The night was light, the bright satin-like moon hung in the sky, and the Milky Way shimmered straight down to the earth.
The Xiaoxiang Villa is decorated with lights and colorful decorations, people are drinking wine, laughing and chatting, and they are full of joy. There are a variety of special dishes on the table, there are piles of fresh fruits and vegetables, and the uniquely brewed wine overflows with a fragrant fragrance.
In the Zihua Zhai on the third floor, there is a lone lamp, a pot of warm wine, three plates of side dishes and a pair of equally lonely men and women.
The shadow of the candle flickered red, and the agarwood curled up.
Hua Fangyi, whose cheeks were reddish and slightly tipsy, drank three glasses in a row, but still poured more wine into the glass.
Yan Rong knew why she was sad, but he could only shake his head helplessly: "When did you become so sentimental?"
Hua Fangyi played with the quilt in her hand and smiled sadly: "Isn't that what I've always been like? It's never easy to come back. Why are you still so depressed!"
Hua Fangyi rolled her eyes at him with a resentful look, and said coquettishly: "Even if he is back, his heart is still with someone else. What can I be happy about?"
Yan Rong took a sip of wine and blurted out: "You are just too greedy!"
Hua Fangyi raised her eyebrows: "What do you mean, everything is my fault and I am the one who brought it upon myself?"
"Of course it's your fault!" Yan Rong curled his lips, and as he was drunk, he spoke without hesitation: "My brother treats you better, so you feel that he is interested in you. Your brother avoids you, and you feel left out. People take it seriously.
You are a friend, but you feel alienated. People treat you as a relative, and you feel that you should be closer. A few days ago, you were looking forward to their return every day, as if everything would be fine as long as they came back. Now that they are back, you ask them to be like you.
I had no grudge against you before. According to your request, do you have to force him to marry you in order to be satisfied?"
Hua Fangyi frowned slightly, bit her lip and murmured: "In the past, he was always not close to women, so naturally I didn't dare to have too many extravagant hopes. But since the arrival of the Lu Gang leader, I have discovered that His Highness is not a flirtatious person.
It’s a piece of cake if he doesn’t get married. Since he can marry someone else, why can’t he marry me?”
"Because he doesn't like you!" Yan Rong took advantage of the drunkenness and let out a cry from the bottom of his heart.
This sentence made Hua Fangyi, who had always been stubborn, find no reason to refute.
She stared at him angrily for a long time, and finally drank a glass of wine and said bitterly: "Yan Rong, don't even think about drinking with me in the future!"
The wine Yan Rong just took in his mouth almost spurted out.
He looked at Hua Fangyi with wide eyes and said angrily: "Hey! This is so unfair! Why do you fall out while chatting? Besides, it's your brother who doesn't like you, not me. You should find someone
He settles the score!"
Hua Fangyi supported her head and said drunkenly: "Punish him? I can't even see his face, how can I punish him? Besides, will he care?"
Hu Qi touched her nose and suddenly smiled: "Fangfang, actually, I have always been very curious. When my brother and I met you together, we were both your saviors. And in terms of appearance and temperament, my brother and I are no different.
Brother, why do you just fall in love with him? To be honest, if you had been so bitterly in love with me for so many years, I would have been unable to resist and surrendered to you!"
Hua Fangyi played with the wine glass in her hand and sighed sadly: "If I had known that I was in such pain now, I would rather you didn't save me and let me die in Yunzhou and live in peace..."
As soon as she finished speaking, she poured herself a glass of wine, as if she wanted to get herself drunk.
A painful memory was brought out from the darkest corner of my heart. The air suddenly became extremely heavy, and the whole room was suddenly enveloped in silence.
Yan Rong didn't expect that his joke would make Hua Fangyi so sad. He regretted his recklessness and put down the wine glass he picked up.
Just at this time, there was a rapid knock on the door, and Bei Xiaobei's voice sounded outside the door: "Mrs. Boss, the eldest prince is here and said that he has something important to discuss with you."
Hua Fangyi responded indifferently: "I know, I'll go down right away!"
Bei Xiaobei's voice seemed to pause, and then he said: "Mrs. Boss, um... no need... His Highness is right next to me! He is anxious to see you!"
Hua Fangyi was startled and quickly urged Yan Rong: "Hurry, hide behind the screen!
"
Hua Rong jumped up, picked up his wine glass, hid behind the screen, and immediately slowed down his breathing.
Hua Fangyi straightened her appearance before going to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, a young man of medium height, with slanted eyes and a handsome face walked in with his hands behind his hands.
Hua Fangyi's body was filled with happiness, and she said in a sweet voice: "I'm sending greetings to Your Highness. I'm sorry that I missed you from afar, but I hope you'll forgive me!"
The eldest prince's white and rosy cheeks were full of smiles.
He untied his cloak and threw it to the entourage behind him, waved his hand and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, I'm here unexpectedly, please don't mind, the boss lady!"
Hua Fangyi raised her hand to guide him to sit down, then walked to the other end and sat down gracefully.
The eldest prince looked at the wine glasses on the table and asked curiously: "What, was Miss Fangyi entertaining guests just now?"
Hua Fangyi said calmly: "Although my Zihuazhai is not the Jiutian Palace, not everyone can come in. If it weren't for someone as noble as Your Highness, I wouldn't receive it in person! I'm just having a drink.
Just one session!"
The eldest prince clapped his hands and said with a smile: "He is indeed a world-famous brewing master! Even his daily pastimes are so elegant!"
Hearing this, Yan Rong, who was behind the screen, turned sideways and carefully watched every move of the two people outside through the gap in the screen.
Hua Fangyi picked up the jug, poured a glass of wine, handed it to the eldest prince, and asked, "Xiao Bei said that you have something important to tell the slave family. Do you have any advice?"
The eldest prince said nothing, took out a brocade box from his arms and pushed it in front of Hua Fangyi.
Hua Fangyi took it over and slowly opened it, and saw inside was a flawless, radiant, huge night-time pearl.
She made a sound, immediately closed the lid, and looked at the eldest prince: "What do you mean, Your Highness?"
The eldest prince took a sip of wine and said proudly: "This night pearl is a tribute from Annan. My father gave it to me. It is a priceless treasure!"
The people behind the screen couldn't help but widen their eyes when they saw what was in the box: Such a rare treasure, I didn't expect that Emperor Yu would give it to the eldest prince! It seems that the rumors that their father and son are not getting along are not true!
Hua Fangyi immediately pushed the box back and smiled lightly: "Since it is a priceless treasure, Your Highness should keep it well! You should not take it out casually for others to see."
The eldest prince did not expect that the gift he sent would be rejected.
His face immediately turned red and he muttered: "Um... I want to use this luminous pearl... to redeem Miss Hanyan's life, but I don't know if it's enough..."
After all, he was young, but at the end of his words, he became inaudible and his face was so red that water dripped from his face.
The person behind the screen almost laughed out loud when he heard this - King Yi is really good at judging people! This little pervert is indeed just like his father, obsessed with promiscuous women! He fell for the bait so quickly!
Hua Fangyi changed her mind and covered her mouth with a smile: "I originally thought that His Highness was just interested in Han Yan, but I didn't expect His Highness to be so affectionate and righteous to her! He is really a rare lover in the world!"
When the eldest prince heard her praising him so much, he suddenly became energetic and asked excitedly: "So, Miss Fangyi agrees with me taking Han Yan away?"
As Hua Fangyi stood up, she comforted her softly: "Your Highness, this is a restaurant, not a brothel. The girls don't have a prostitution contract in my hands. So, it depends on Han Yan whether they can take them away."
What’s your wish!”
The eldest prince's face suddenly lit up with excitement. He arched his head and said diligently, "Then please trouble Miss Fangyi and ask her. I'll be waiting here!"
Hearing this, the person behind the screen was so anxious that he almost rushed out to stop Hua Fangyi, but through the gap he saw that Hua Fangyi had walked to the door gracefully and closed the door behind her.
Little did he know that Hua Fangyi only walked a few steps after going out, then tiptoed back, leaning against the door and listening carefully to what was going on in the room.
In the wing room, the eldest prince paced back and forth uneasily with his hands behind his back, playing with the decorations and antiques in the room.
Since the last time he met Han Yan, the two had a heart-to-heart talk, which made him feel that Han Yan was his soulmate.
After returning home, he didn't think about food or tea, all he could think about was Han Yan's smile and body.
There are often bursts of heat in the depths.
This state lasted for several days. He knew that if he didn't see Han Yan again, he would probably get lovesick and die.
Therefore, knowing that Emperor Yu and the Queen would not agree at all, he stayed with Han Yan.
The queen, in particular, hated the women in brothels because of Emperor Yu's romantic affairs when he was young.
But the eldest prince still made a decision for himself - he wanted to secretly bring Han Yan back to the palace, stay with him as a serving maid, and then marry her when he has the opportunity in the future.
Of course, he also understood that with Han Yan's background, it was absolutely impossible for him to become a main wife. There was still a chance to become a concubine.
Moreover, he could feel that Han Yan also had a good impression of him. But he was not sure. He suddenly came to ask for curiosity, strolled over, and stood in front of the screen for a long time, but he did not know that the person hiding behind the screen was already covered in cold sweat.
Yan Rong hid slightly and subconsciously touched the dagger at his waist.
But he suddenly remembered: The other party is the eldest prince and not an assassin, so he cannot fight against him!
Although this is a restaurant, it is not strange for him to be here, but just now Fangyi said that she was not waiting for guests. If she shows up rashly at this time, the eldest prince will definitely become suspicious!
Hearing the footsteps of the eldest prince approaching, Yan Rong's temples were already wet with cold sweat: should he capture him, surrender him, or should he walk out openly and chat with him?