bullyxtreme Chapter 455 Isn't this a meeting of peers?
Chapter 455 Isn't this a meeting of peers?
The capital of Nanzhao was naturally incomparable to the small towns and counties along the way.
It can be said that it was almost the same size as the capital of the Great Chu.
As dusk settles, the night becomes as dark as day.
Along the street, there are lanterns of all sizes and colors, with patterns that are very characteristic of ethnic minorities.
Whether it's natural scenery or tribal totems, the colors used in the patterns are also very distinctive; Gu Qingyue had never seen anything like them in the Great Chu.
Gu Qingyue was so engrossed in looking at them that she even bought several beautifully shaped and colored lanterns from a general store, intending to take them back and admire them at her leisure.
Gu Yuanen naturally gave his full support.
Gu Qingyue bought the items in front, Gu Yuanen paid the bill in the back, and Yue Ling and Feng Shuyan carried the bags.
Xiao Nian was dazzled by what Gu Qingyue was seeing, and she was as happy as a little bird, chirping around her.
It's fair to say that Gu Qingyue and her companions were anything but low-key throughout their journey.
Sure enough, Zhang Yang's extravagant spending caught someone's attention.
Standing at the highest point of the Qin Family Teahouse, Qin Fang stared in disbelief at the group as they walked and bought things, and couldn't help but smile.
"Go down and invite those people up," he said, turning to the guards standing at the door.
The guard bowed and immediately went downstairs.
"Young master," a man's voice came from behind Gu Qingyue as she was looking at a small birdcage hand-woven by an old man at a roadside stall. It was very exquisite and beautiful. Before she could ask the price, Gu Qingyue was looking at the birdcage.
The streets were bustling with people, but Gu Qingyue didn't think she was being called, since she had only been in the capital for less than an hour.
Who will recognize me?
Unexpectedly, Gu Yuanen tugged at her sleeve from the side, "It's for you."
Gu Qingyue turned around and saw a strange man. Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow.
The man didn't explain, but simply pointed to the teahouse next door.
Gu Qingyue looked up and saw Qin Fang's face on the top floor. He was smiling and holding a white porcelain teacup in his hand, which he casually raised towards her.
It's a gesture of invitation.
It was him!
Gu Qingyue put down the birdcage and clapped her hands.
The group headed towards the teahouse.
"It's you again!!" Suddenly, a voice came from the other side.
Upon hearing the sound, Gu Qingyue's lips twitched.
She said, "How could the King of Nanzhao have such a smooth and easy trip?"
Gu Qingyue turned her head slightly and saw a woman coming from diagonally opposite. She was wearing a long brocade dress and a gorgeous headdress. Two maids followed behind her, and a large and luxurious carriage was not far away.
It was clear that the woman had just gotten off the carriage and was heading towards this teahouse.
Is it that woman in the saffron-colored dress I met at the inn in Qihe Town again?!
Qin Fang's admirer!
It just goes to show how fate can bring enemies together.
I remember that Gu Qingyue wasn't wearing a mask in Qihe Town back then, and her face was quite delicately made up. Now that she's wearing a silver mask, how does she recognize me?
Gu Qingyue's mind raced. Ah, that's it! Qin Fang was able to recognize her from such a high building because of the people around him.
Gu Yuanen and Yue Ling's disguises have remained basically unchanged since they entered Nanzhao; they've always been disguised as junior guards.
Jiang Wan, a lowly maid, had also slightly disguised herself.
Only Xiao Nian and Feng Shuyan were not disguised, so they were indeed easy to recognize.
Well, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. There's always a solution.
Gu Qingyue didn't say anything, and turned to walk towards the teahouse on her own.
The woman was left blocked on the street by Qin Fang's guards, and all that could be heard was her arrogant shouts. Gu Qingyue smiled and went upstairs.
Upon reaching the fourth floor, Gu Qingyue headed straight for the private room where Qin Fang was.
As soon as they arrived at the door, Qin Fang opened it with a beaming smile.
"My benefactor, we meet again," he said, raising an eyebrow with an expression that said, "I recognize you." With a flick of his sleeve, he gestured for him to enter, displaying a free and unrestrained manner.
Gu Qingyue suddenly remembered Qin Fang's reputation as the number one playboy in Nanzhao.
Ha! It seems he's managed his image very well; once he arrived in the capital, his acting skills automatically kicked in.
He was completely different from the man who wielded his sword to kill enemies at the villa in Qihe Town and when he expressed his gratitude on the mountain path.
Gu Qingyue thought to herself, Mu Yun Chu said that he and this guy were sworn brothers, which Gu Qingyue found strange.
It's quite rare for someone as aloof and cold as Mu Yun Chu to be friends with a playboy.
"Alright, from now on, Young Master Qin, please change how you address me. We've already settled everything, haven't we?"
They gave a thank-you gift of over 200,000 taels of silver!
How can she still have the nerve to call herself a benefactor!
"My surname is Ye," Gu Qingyue said politely, bowing with her hands clasped.
"In that case, please, Brother Ye," Qin Fang's overly familiar address almost made Gu Qingyue cough.
But she held back.
"polite".
Once the group was seated, Qin Fang beckoned to the waiter to frantically serve various tea snacks and fresh tea on the table.
Gu Qingyue was dazzled by what she saw.
The aroma of tea is delightful; it's a fine tea!
There are many varieties of tea snacks, with different shapes and colors, totaling at least thirty kinds.
Isn't this a meeting of people in the same industry?
Her Wenxianglou teahouse is now quite famous in Da Chu, but it still can't compare to the scale of this place.
This Pin Guan Tea House looks like it's definitely the number one tea house in Nanzhao, after all, it belongs to the wealthiest merchant and imperial merchant in Nanzhao.
The taste is absolutely impeccable; one can tell just by looking at the furnishings in this private room.
Of course, her Wenxianglou is different from this one; they have different focuses and different characteristics in their tea and snacks.
Although it is not as large as Pin Guan Tea House, its current business is still quite good.
Besides Lizhou and the capital, according to Manager Wang, the three Wenxianglou restaurants in Jiangnan are also doing very well.
Remembering this, Gu Qingyue didn't stand on ceremony, picked up her chopsticks, and tasted each one.
Since we're already here, it would be nice to find some new features for Wenxianglou while we're at it.
After she finished tasting it, she exclaimed, "Mmm, it's delicious! It has all the characteristics of Nanzhao!"
One particular type of pastry, in particular, is infused with floral fragrance. It's translucent, slightly tinged with pink, and shaped like flower petals—it's both beautiful and delicious!
Looking up, Gu Qingyue's eyes lit up as she looked at Qin Fang. "What's this called? It's delicious."
"Jade Tea," Qin Fang said casually, taking a sip of tea. "It's a kind of flower that grows alongside tea trees. It's pink and very pretty."
It's also delicious, but of course, I can't reveal the secret recipe.
"I see," Gu Qingyue nodded and ate two more pieces.
Gu Yuanen watched in amazement. This young woman and Qin Fang must have met only twice, yet they were acting like old friends who hadn't seen each other in a long time.
How strange.
"By the way, who was that young lady downstairs just now? Every time I see you, she's always there. What kind of fate is this?"
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, and Qin Fang had been enthusiastically introducing everyone to some fun and delicious places in Nanzhao, Gu Qingyue finally thought of this question and really wanted to ask it.
The atmosphere has been built up to this point, so it's okay to gossip a little, right?