Li Shiyan heaved a long sigh of relief when he popped his head out of the box. Reading Library Δ ksnhuge
His forehead was full of sweat.
He was afraid that he would suffocate to death if he stayed in the box any longer.
Xiao Luzi asked, "Prince, are you alright?"
Li Shiyan looked back vigilantly. Seeing that no one noticed him, he quickly tidied up his clothes and ordered Xiao Luzi, "I'm fine. Hurry and get the carriage."
"Yes!"
The two quietly went out of the back door. The carriage was waiting not far away.
When the coachman saw them coming out, he quickly drove the horse over.
Li Shiyan suddenly thought of something when he got on the carriage. He ordered the coachman, "Don't go to Fairy Contest Tower first. Go to Xi City."
Xiao Luzi was puzzled, "Prince, why are you going to Xi City? The Courtesan Competition is not held there. "
"I'm going to fetch Luo Yang and bring him there."
Last time, Li Shiyan drank with Luo Yang and his wounds opened up. Marquis Kangding was furious and ordered that Li Shiyan was not allowed to go out. He also ordered more than ten servants to take turns to guard the courtyard. If not, they would not have to use the box to hide people.
So, Xiao Luzi was worried that Prince and Luo Yang would cause trouble again. He quickly stopped him, "Prince, let's not look for Master Luo, what if …"
"What if?"
"Let's go in secret. If the Crown Prince and Young Master Luo were to drink again and the Marquis found out … I'll really lose my life." Xiao Luzi was still afraid of death.
After all, Li Shiyan was a prince. No matter how serious the crime he committed, he did not deserve to die. But Xiao Luzi was different. He was just a servant. If his master wanted him dead, it would be as easy as stepping on an ant.
Li Shiyan had always been stubborn. How could he listen to Xiao Luzi's advice? He immediately glared at him. "Stop talking nonsense! I said I'm going to look for Luo Yang. If you talk too much, I'll throw you into the river to feed the fish! "
"…" Xiao Luzi immediately shut up.
The carriage soon arrived at Luo Yang's place, but he was not there.
Only Xiao Ba was in the courtyard, feeding the white rabbits.
Li Shiyan asked, "Where's Luo Yang?"
Xiao Ba looked at him and quickly threw away the cabbage in his hand. He wiped his hands on his clothes and stuffed a carrot in his mouth. "My eldest brother went out early in the morning."
"Went out? Where did he go? "
Little Eighth shook his head. "I don't know."
"Think about it."
"Hmm … I think it's a temple?"
"What temple?" Li Shiyan didn't know what he was talking about!
Xiao Ba stuffed another mouthful of carrot into his mouth and said proudly, "My big brother is now an official, a high-ranking official. He's an official in some temple. He's so impressive!"
Li Shiyan's jaw almost dropped. "You became an official?"
As he spoke, he frowned deeply!
Xiao Ba nodded vigorously: "Yes, now that my big brother has become an official, we will stay in Beijing. He said that when he becomes a bigger official, we will move to a bigger place to live, at that time …"
He chattered on and on.
Li Shiyan's mind was in a fog, and he was too lazy to continue listening. He flicked his sleeve, "Forget it, forget it, don't say anymore! In short, tell Luo Yang to come find me at the marquis's mansion when he returns. "
"Oh."
After Li Shiyan left, Eighty continued to feed the rabbits.
Did he listen to Li Shiyan's words?
Li Shiyan returned to the carriage. He couldn't find Luoyang, so he could only go to the Immortal's Contest Tower by himself.
… …
At this time, the Immortal's Contest Tower was packed with people. Compared to previous years, this year's Courtesan Competition was even more lively. The first to third floors were all booked, and the court officials were all on the second floor. Their goal was to ensure the fairness of this competition, to prevent people from cheating. To put it bluntly, they were here to supervise. The third floor was mostly filled with hedonistic sons and sons of prestigious families. Most of them were here to catch a glimpse of the beauties.
The officials from the Ministry of Rites were already waiting in the back room of the Immortal's Contest Tower, waiting for the time to start.
Outside the Immortal's Contest Tower, palanquins were carried to the entrance. Most of them were young masters and daughters from wealthy families.
Two people came down from one of the pink palanquins.
One was Zhu Yao.
The other was Liu Yunzhu.
Liu Yunzhu looked at the magnificently decorated Immortal's Contest Tower and asked Zhu Yao, "Big sister, what is this place?"
Zhu Yao gently told her, "This is the place where the Courtesan Competition is held."
"What are we doing here? Aren't you going to help me find my big sister? "
"There has been no news from the yamen, I wonder what the situation is like? Didn't you say your big sister came to Beijing to participate in the Courtesan Competition? She will definitely come today. Let's go in and wait, and we will see her. "
"Really?"
"As long as your big sister comes, we will definitely see her."
Liu Yunzhu was very happy. Her beautiful eyes were curved like two moons.
Just as Zhu Yao was about to pull her in, she saw a palanquin stop in front of them.
It was the palanquin of the Qiu Residence!
Qiu Shu was dressed very luxuriously. The moment she got off the palanquin, she attracted everyone's attention.
Logically speaking, shouldn't she be in the Beauty Pavilion of the Immortal's Contest Tower to prepare for the Courtesan Competition?
Why was she here?
Could it be that she was so arrogant?
Qiu Shu also noticed Zhu Yao. She walked over gracefully and curled her lips. "What kind of wind is blowing today? In the past, Miss Zhu would never come here to join in the fun. What is it this year? "
Her voice was strange!
It was completely different from the gentle pandering she had when she needed her help.
Zhu Yao was also used to her tone. She replied, "I am here for something."
"Something?" Qiu Shu glanced at Liu Yunzhu. "Don't tell me you are bringing this little baby to participate in the Courtesan Competition?"
"You are mistaken."
"Hehe."
Zhu Yao asked, "But Miss Qiu, aren't you supposed to be inside? Why are you only here now? Usually, women participating in the competition have to go to the pavilion inside to prepare. "
It was better not to mention it. The mention touched Qiu Shu's sore spot.
She forcefully suppressed the bitterness in her heart and still put on an arrogant expression. Her eyebrows rose and the corners of her mouth curved slightly. She said, "I have no interest in such a tacky competition."
"Then why did you ask me to …"
"What nonsense are you talking about! When did I ask you to do that? "Qiu Shu cut her off decisively.
Although she did ask Zhu Yao for this competition, hoping to use her connections to get her into the primaries. But now that she couldn't participate in the competition, she naturally couldn't be one step behind.
Zhu Yao wasn't stupid. She immediately understood what she meant. But it wasn't good to expose her, so she only said, "I remembered wrongly."
"Then you better remember it clearly."
"…" Zhu Yao was speechless. She didn't want to continue talking with her. "Then I shall not disturb Miss Qiu. I will go in first."
With that, she led Liu Yunzhu into the pavilion.
Qiu Shu looked at her back. She didn't know why she felt even more annoyed.
She waved her sleeves and went in as well!
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