From an old woman back to a young girl, she vowed never to marry into a marquisate

Li Bo saw what was on Emperor Zhou’s mind, but he said nothing.

"Has Bai Yanli made any moves recently?" Emperor Zhou asked calmly, wearing a cloak and standing in the yard.

action?

The princes made a lot of moves, but this word seems a bit strange when applied to Bai Yanli. What moves can he make?

Li Bo replied: "Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince is a businessman. He runs several shops in the capital every day. He sells a variety of perfumes and is very popular among the noble ladies in the capital. If there is any action he has taken, it is that he has fallen in love and sent a letter to a girl's home."

"It's a request for a kiss."

Propose marriage?

Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhou couldn't help but laugh. His Yan Li had really grown up, and was no longer the little kid beside his legs.

And he was not there to accompany any of these changes.

That's it.

Emperor Zhou was happy but also disappointed. Perhaps it was better this way, because if someone was at his feet, he might not be able to get what he wanted even if he liked someone.

Thinking of this, he felt a little relieved.

After a pause, he asked again: "Where is the prince?"

Li Bo's expression also became serious: "Your Majesty, the prince has indeed made some moves recently."

"Oh?"

"Your Majesty, the imperial examination will be held in the next two days," Li Bo reminded.

The imperial examination! This is a major national event. Could it be that the prince has set his sights on the imperial examination?

Emperor Zhou's eyes darkened instantly.

*

A few days later, the imperial examination results were announced.

The Yunxiang Building, where many scholars gathered, was bustling with activity. As usual, a banquet was held in the building to entertain those who passed the imperial examination this year.

It's called the Deer Singing Banquet.

Although the Luming Banquet held at Yunxiang Tower is a folk banquet, it has a wide influence in the capital and attracts many people every year. The Luming Banquet is held right after the announcement of the imperial examination results. On the one hand, it is a celebration for those who have passed the examination, and on the other hand, it is also favored by the sons of the nobility because they can take the opportunity to make friends with those who have passed the examination.

As the sky gradually darkened and the lights came on, crowds of people surged inside and outside the Yunxiang Building.

Tang Wanru's porridge shop was previously opened opposite Yunxiang Tower. In recent days, she has become quite good friends with the owner of Yunxiang Tower and was invited to attend the banquet.

Standing downstairs of Yunxiang Building, Tang Wanru glanced at the sign with a delicate gaze and walked in quickly.

On the second floor of Yunxiang Building.

Zhou Ziyue had already taken his seat. He looked up and saw the girl in the elegant purple skirt among the crowd. His heart tightened slightly.

Somehow, no matter what Tang Wanru wore, she could always attract his attention in the crowd.

She was not like Tang Yue'er, who always attracted attention because of her fancy dress, but Tang Wanru could still attract him even when she was wearing simple clothes.

Why is she here too?

The Lu Ming Banquet was a banquet for scholars. Although it attracted aristocrats, most of them were noble sons. Noble ladies were rarely interested in it.

Unexpectedly, Tang Wanru was interested in these things?

Zhou Ziyue thought to himself that she was really different from other women.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ziyue couldn't help but look at Tang Wanru with admiration.

Zhou Ziyue looked at her back in a daze, and with a glance he saw Bai Yanli also walking in with the crowd and following behind Tang Wanru. His eyes suddenly darkened.

Bai Yanli seemed to be calm, but in fact he was following Tang Wanru closely with a purpose.

Zhou Ziyue gritted his teeth silently!

This guy.

How courageous!

Didn't he listen to a word he said that day?

He doesn't stay with his fiancée, but keeps coveting his woman!

How dare a small businessman disobey the orders of the Yongning Marquisate!

It seems that he will definitely teach him a lesson so that he can recognize his place.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ziyue's eyes were filled with a deep dark color.

As if sensing the evil spirit coming from the second floor, Bai Yanli turned back calmly and met Zhou Ziyue's dark eyes.

Although separated by a crowd of people, the two people stared at each other.

Facing the malice in his eyes, Bai Yanli was not afraid at all. He raised the corner of his lips slightly, glanced at him casually, and quickened his pace to catch up with Tang Wanru.

This obvious demonstration made Zhou Ziyue clench his fists tighter and tighter.

The veins on his hands popped out.

Seeing Zhou Ziyue's displeasure, Liu An whispered, "Prince?"

Zhou Ziyue motioned Liu An to come closer, and with a stern face he whispered two words into Liu An's ear.

*

Bai Yanli followed Tang Wanru to the front seat on the second floor. Seeing Tang Wanru sitting down, he lifted his long coat and sat down beside her in a casual manner.

Tang Wanru then realized that Bai Yanli had been following her. She looked at him in surprise.

Bai Yanli looked ahead calmly, and reminded her: "Don't look anymore, it's my seat that happens to be here, I also find it strange."

Oh.

Tang Wanru didn't think any more about it. She sat down comfortably and waited to watch the banquet performance.

Bai Yanli then turned his head to look at her and couldn't help but say, "Miss Tang is very dedicated." He said softly, "We agreed to just put on a show in front of the Bai Mansion to make my parents cancel the engagement of the second lady of the Tang family. Giving out porridge was just a side job. I didn't expect that Miss Tang would be invited by the owner of Yunxiang Building to attend the banquet. Miss Tang is really amazing."

Tang Wanru didn't look at him, and said in a neutral tone: "Mr. Bai, you think too much. Giving out porridge is not a by-product. You are the by-product."

“Don’t take yourself too seriously.”

Bai Yanli: ...

It seems that helping him to break off the engagement is just a convenience.

It's he who thinks too much.

Suddenly, a refreshing fragrance wafted over. Tang Wanru remembered something and turned to look at Bai Yanli beside her: "The new perfume cream released by the Bai family recently made Mr. Bai a lot of money, right?"

Bai Yanli was stunned. She knew all this?

A few days before the exam, the Bai family launched a fragrance. It smells particularly fresh and pleasant, and has the effect of clearing the mind. After the publicity of this effect, it was immediately loved by the examinees.

On the day of the exam, many people also apply ointment on their arms to achieve the effect of refreshing their brains during the exam.

Bai Yanli gained both fame and fortune with this move.

"It seems that Miss Tang pays a lot of attention to me." Bai Yanli chuckled, "I did make some money."

"If Miss Tang agrees to my marriage proposal in a few days, you can also share in the fame and fortune."

Ah.

Tang Wanru snorted lightly with the corners of her lips raised.

"What?" Bai Yanli raised his eyebrows.

"Mr. Bai, you got it wrong." She looked calm and looked forward: "If you give me a share first, I can consider agreeing to your marriage proposal."

What a clever woman.

Bai Yanli couldn't help laughing.