Jiaofangsi Xiyuan Hutong is a newly opened romantic place, which is equivalent to a new branch of Jiaofangsi in Xicheng. It has been very popular recently. Li You has heard people mention it several times, and today he heard it from Zhu Fanghe again.
hear.
There are probably two reasons why it is so popular. One is the psychology of loving the new and hating the old. Newly opened businesses are of course easy to become popular. This is an eternal truth.
Second, the Jiaofang Division is located in the East City, while most dignitaries live in the West City. Although the distance cannot stop the flow, it is always inconvenient to travel across the capital. Especially since the imperial city lies in the center of the capital, travel between the east and west cities must be
Traveling around the Imperial City greatly extended the time on the road.
The newly opened Xiyuan Hutong is located in Xicheng, only two miles away from the Xi'an Gate of the Imperial City, and most of the surrounding areas where powerful people gather are less than four miles away. It is only about three miles away from Yongfang, where Li You lives. So for
For the dignitaries living in Xicheng, it is very convenient to travel around, and of course it is easy to be popular.
Seeing that Li You was in a daze, Zhu Bulang urged: "Are you going or not?"
"Go! Why not go!" Li You replied.
In fact, he has not had time, opportunity or energy recently, so he has never been to Xiyuan Hutong. At this time, he suddenly remembered Zhang San's report. Princess Nagui De came to the house yesterday. When she heard that he was not at home, her first reaction was
Did he go to Xiyuan Alley?
It can be seen that no matter whether he has been there or not, others think he has been there. Rather than bear this unjust reputation and Mr. Zhu Fanghe’s warm invitation, he is also free to go and have a look...
On the way, Zhu Bulang glanced at Li You and asked, "What? Do you think I'm taking advantage of you?"
Li You smiled nonchalantly and said: "Which dialect are you talking about? Do you and I still care about each other like this? I think you are the one who is obsessed with it!"
Zhu Bulang said something in his words: "You have also been a Zhengyin official. If you punish a small official in the government for some reason, and then he is indifferent and complacent, will you feel comfortable? On the contrary, if he is punished because of your punishment,
If you look sad or even give up on yourself, will you feel better or even calm down?"
"It makes sense. It makes sense!" Of course Li You could hear what Zhu Fanghe meant.
"So I have repeatedly said that I want you to be more melancholy, and please go and indulge in self-indulgence. This is what you should do in the eyes of others. There is no need to thank me for sacrificing your life to accompany me. You can write more sad and pitiful poems until I
When you are an official lecturer, show these poems to the emperor. Then he can help you intercede."
Li You cupped his hands and said with emotion: "Such a great kindness can only be repaid in the next life!"
After walking for a while, Li You suddenly sighed: "Flower Street and Liuxiang are actually not interesting."
Zhu Bulang turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"
"My fair lady, a gentleman is fond of hunting. Only when he thinks about it can he acquire the three tastes. Every time I go to those places, I feel like a commodity being watched and robbed. Where is the fun? I really don't know whether I am there to play or to be robbed.
It's very boring to play." Li You said with waning interest.
It is difficult for ordinary people to understand high-end worries. Zhu Bulang was stunned for a moment before saying: "It makes sense. Although you are tired of the world, you still have to go. Just put up with the slight discomfort!"
Speaking of Zhu Bulang and Li You, they had only left the Li Mansion for more than a quarter of an hour when a tragedy happened. An internal eunuch from the residence of the eldest princess of the Tenth Prince's Mansion hurried to the Li Mansion and shouted to the doorman: "I
I am here to deliver a message at the behest of my beloved Lord Chitose, and you will report it as soon as possible! It is extremely urgent and there must be no mistake!"
From the beginning to the end, Li You didn't say a single word. Everything happened naturally and naturally, which made those noble dudes who were accustomed to eating, drinking and having fun marvel and almost bow their heads if not for their status.
After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere became warmer, and Li You let go of his entangled mind, sometimes teasing the beauties around him, sometimes joking wildly with everyone, and immersed himself in this joyful life of drunkenness and dreams.
I don't know how much time passed. The thick curtain was opened from the outside, and a noble prince who was well known to everyone flashed out. Li You raised his eyes and saw it, and was a little surprised. Who is this if he is not Lin's consort?
Zhu Bulang, who was drunk, shouted loudly: "Brother Lin Xian! Why are you here?" Most of the other dandies knew the prince-in-law and greeted him one after another.
Consort Lin cupped his hands in all directions. "Brother, I was passing by and heard that Li Tanhua was here, so I came as an uninvited guest!"
"It's an honor for us to be honored by our consort!" someone said jokingly. Then a table and seats were added to the banquet. Consort Lin took his seat, picked up a wine cup, and toasted with everyone.
Others didn't notice it. But Li You always felt that Lin's consort had a slight sense of alienation. It was really strange. Logically speaking, Lin's consort should not deliberately take the initiative to get together with him. They would avoid each other when they saw him to avoid embarrassment.
, but what happened tonight?
Everyone chatted and laughed for a while, and listened to two pieces of music. Suddenly the door curtain opened again, and several people rushed in against the cold wind outside.
The man sitting at the outermost seat was extremely dissatisfied. He slapped the table and shouted, "Presumptuous! Who is he?"
However, Li You and Zhu Bulang recognized that the leader of this group was Wang Yannu, the housekeeper of Princess Gui De's residence! The two could not help but look at each other in confusion.
Wang Yannv sneered a few times, "My consort is so happy! The eldest princess asked the slave to come and have a look. It turns out that this place is so lively, so why don't you want to miss Shu?"
As soon as these words came out, those who didn't know him understood that they were people from the eldest princess's palace! Qiantose was famous here, and who among the few dudes dared to make irresponsible remarks. They were immediately silent, but they were still puzzled in their hearts.
Lin's consort was in a very miserable situation after marrying into the royal family. He was often "disciplined" terribly, as everyone who hangs out in the entertainment venues knows. It was not until the past two years that Guide Chitose relaxed his discipline, and Lin's consort was in the entertainment venue.
Be a little active.
But why did they start discipline again today? I didn't hear any news. Then they became nervous. The eldest princess often takes action when he is in charge of the prince's son-in-law, so he won't suffer a disaster tonight? This kind of thing has happened before.
Li You was confused. Why did Wang Yannu glance at him from the corner of her eyes when she was talking to Lin Consort?
Wang Yannv turned to Li You again: "Master Li! You are a dissolute person, and you dare to seduce the consort here to fool around with you! Let me tell you on behalf of Chitose that you should be careful!"
All the dandies here are crying for Li You in their hearts. This is really a huge injustice. It was clearly Lin's consort who came here on his own. He must have misunderstood by spreading rumors! Or it may be that the eldest princess deliberately made excuses!
Damn it! Li You completely understood that this was not directed at Lin's Consort, but at himself! Lin's Consort was sent deliberately by the eldest princess as a cover!
The old madam appeared in a panic and tried every means to please Wang Yannu. Wang Yannu coldly ordered: "Pass this message to the alley. From now on, you are not allowed to receive Lin's consort and his friend Li Tanhua!"
If you dare to disobey, come and try the power of Chitose!"
Well, Wang Yannu didn't hit anyone or smash anything, she just turned around and lowered her head and left the house. Everyone in the house breathed a sigh of relief, as long as they were not involved.
Someone complained: "My consort! The one in your family has been rumored recently, and you still dare to come here. Aren't you going to kill me? Tonight Li Tanhua has been dragged down by you, and I'm afraid she won't be able to enjoy it in the future."
!”
Lin's consort had no expression on his face, waved his sleeves and walked away without taking a single cloud with him. He left as suddenly as he came.
"Actually, I don't blame Consort Lin. But I'm not interested tonight, let's break up!" Li You said, sighing and leaving the room.
Another person praised: "When I met him today, I realized that Li Tanhua is really a kind person, and he didn't even have the slightest complaint against Lin's consort."
{PiaoTian Literature www.PiaoTian.com thanks all book friends for their support, your support is our greatest motivation}