After declining Sun Ningshuang's warm invitation to stay for lunch, the sun was already high when Zhang Qingjiu came out of Xie's Mansion.
Looking at the dazzling sunlight, Zhang Qingjiu squinted his eyes, got up and walked towards the other side.
It was approaching noon in Zhaixinglou. Although the excited and passionate voice of the storyteller was gone, the lobby on the first floor was still full.
He didn't ask for a private seat, so he found a seat in a corner, and asked the waiter to serve him the cheapest tea worth 2 ounces per pot. Zhang Qingjiu couldn't help but sigh.
This is the first time she has come to the Star Reaching Tower alone.
In this noisy lobby, it was rare for her to occupy a table by herself. Even if she didn't know her, on such occasions, she was happy to sit together, join in the fun, and talk about anecdotes from all over the world.
During this period, many people came over to ask Zhang Qingjiu if they wanted to sit with her, but she rejected them one by one. After many people refused over and over again, no one came forward to touch this problem.
After a while, there were all the seats in front, back and left of her, but there was only one person there.
The bustling chatter and laughter gradually came over, Zhang Qingjiu narrowed his eyes and slowly picked up the wine glass on the table.
What they were talking about was Wanrou.
"Hey, have you two heard about Wanrou surrendering in Yixianglou?"
"This is the second most important event in the capital after that girl from the Zhang family became an official. How could we not have heard of it?"
"Speaking of it, it's really a pity for her. Wouldn't it be better to just be an oiran? If she's a spy or makes up songs, she's really ruining her future."
"Isn't that right? Hey, to be honest, little brother, I once had a relationship with this Wanrou."
"Oh? Tell me about it?"
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Regarding these, Zhang Qingjiu couldn't help but sneer and looked away until——
One person frowned and said: "It's just that, at first, I was so fascinated that I wanted to abandon my family and abandon my daughter to see the person. I don't know why, but when I heard that she ended up like this, I didn't feel the slightest bit.
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"Hey! Is this brother too hard-hearted? She is a peerless beauty. Not to mention going to jail, even if she sheds a drop of tears, I will still feel sorry for her!"
After hearing his words, many people immediately frowned and couldn't help but criticize.
When the man heard this, he immediately blushed and said, "What you are saying, if I had a heart of stone, I would have run three streets to get medicine for my wife because she cut her finger yesterday?"
As soon as he said this, those people immediately "booed" with disbelief on their faces.
As soon as he finished speaking, another voice suddenly rang out from the crowd, "Strange to say, I actually had the same idea as this brother. On the day Wanrou confessed, I also went to the government office to settle the case.
At that time, I was still thinking, if the governor wants to put her in jail, I will save her even if I lose my head. But I didn’t expect that I didn’t feel anything after watching the whole process. This is really strange. Later,
I think about the time when I was obsessed with her, it felt like I had a convulsion..."
Obsessed? Having convulsions? Not feeling anything?
Zhang Qingjiu was suddenly startled, and an inconspicuous introduction about Yongfang Mirror flashed in his mind, "The person who wears Yongfang Mirror can make the house restless and make the world jealous."
Vaguely, Zhang Qingjiu felt that something was about to come to light, but when she was about to think about it, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.
"What are you thinking about?" Chu Lan looked at the person in front of him. Even in a crowded crowd, he could find him with just one glance.
The sudden sound startled Zhang Qingjiu, and the already full tea was poured all over the table.
Zhang Qingjiu frowned fiercely and saw that the tea instantly overflowed the table and was about to fall on Chu Lan. He didn't even bother to speak and immediately took the handkerchief next to him to wipe it.
But when his finger was still an inch away from the tea, someone grabbed his wrist.
Pulling up Zhang Qingjiu's wrist, Chu Lan frowned and said, "It's hot." Looking at her still dazed expression.
"Thank you, thank you." Zhang Qingjiu nodded casually and subconsciously withdrew his hand. The feeling in his mind flashed by and he could no longer capture any trace of it.
Looking at his empty palm, Chu Lan narrowed his eyes and slowly withdrew his hand.
Feng Zhi on the side rolled his eyes and immediately stepped forward to cover the water stain with a handkerchief. He glanced left and right, coughed slightly and said, "Sir, the private room upstairs has been reserved. Let's go up."
Zhang Qingjiu was still immersed in the fleeting feeling just now. It wasn't until Chu Lan's smiling voice came that she realized that the person she had been thinking about all morning had actually arrived.
"Don't you like to eat the pear blossom cakes here? I'll go with you." Seeing that the eyes of the person opposite became bright again, Chu Lan raised the corner of his mouth.
"Twenty taels of silver for a plate, will you treat me to a meal?" Zhang Qingjiu blinked and couldn't help but laugh.
Perhaps it was because his soul had a special sweetness in him, but now whenever she met Chu Lan, she would feel very happy.
"What can't I afford? I can even buy the entire Star Building for you. I'm afraid you won't be able to eat it." It's rare to see Zhang Qingjiu looking so silly, but Feng Zhi is still "tit for tat".
He looks similar, but his tone is obviously much kinder.
Zhang Qingjiu raised the corners of his lips, stood up, and hummed softly, "Auntie, if I can't finish eating, won't I still have you?"
Chu Lan's eyes curved and she turned to look at him.
Feng Zhi's face suddenly twitched, he should stop talking when he comes out next time.
As soon as the two of them reached the second floor, the wonderful structure and excellent layout separated them from the hustle and bustle of the lobby.
If it weren't for the carpet on the floor, I'm afraid I would only be able to hear my own footsteps every step I take.
Chu Lan chose the "Xiafeng Pavilion" among the four elegant rooms. It is suitable for the season and the occasion. As soon as you enter, you will feel the cool breeze, driving away people's boredom and heat.
The waiter quickly brought over the ordered dim sum dishes, which had obviously been ordered before.
Zhang Qingjiu looked at the table in front of him, which was more dazzling than anyone he had ever brought here. He couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, propped up his chin and said, "Did you already know that I was here?"
Although Zhang Qingjiu usually said "His Royal Highness" to Chu Lan, anyone could tell that there was no ordinary flattery in it, and there was not even fear in it.
But today, when Xu was outside, her tone became even more relaxed and relaxed. Her tone was slightly raised, like a small hook, swinging gently.
Chu Lan narrowed her eyes and did not answer the question. Instead, she presented a small bowl of colored glaze not far away from Zhang Qingjiu in front of her, "Besides the pear blossom cake, the pearl emerald green plum soup here is also good. You can