The prince is hard to serve

Afterwards, Jiang Xi played several games of chess with An Yi, and An Yi lost all of them. Around the time of You, he got up and went to take a shower and change clothes.

Because he was going to a private dinner party, Jiang Xi took off his official robe and changed into a light-colored robe. With his long hair, he just randomly tied a hairpin behind his head and inserted a white one. Hosta looks extremely simple and casual.

The corners of his mouth are slightly raised, his eyebrows are curved, he has completely lost his usual solemnity and rigor, and has become a little more bookish. He looks much younger. In addition, he is already handsome and lives a very regular life. Then he looked younger and younger, as if he had just passed his thirties.

As soon as An An saw it, he couldn't help but take a few more glances, a bit of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Jiang Xi himself didn't notice any difference. He stood outside the door and looked at the sky, then walked to sit down again, picked up another piece of pastry and ate it, and said to An Yi while eating: "You also Sit down, and eat some pastries to cushion your stomach, although it is a banquet, but at this banquet, most people drink and eat very little."

"Okay." Seeing that he was enjoying the meal, An Yi also sat down, picked up a piece of pastry and ate it.

For a while, the two of them buried their heads in eating quietly.

As autumn came, the days became shorter and shorter, and the sky began to darken just after halfway through You Hour. However, the night in Yangzhou City was still very lively, no worse than the daytime.

As soon as night falls, street lamps will be lit in the streets and alleys of Yangzhou City, and long-burning lamps will be lit on the high towers in the temples, making the whole city bright. It's different, but everything else is the same as during the day.

When Xushi arrived, Jiang Xi took An Yi out of the post house and headed for Yangliu Street.Yangliu Street is the famous Fireworks and Willow Alley in Yangzhou City, and inside, "Yangliu Pavilion" is the most famous and lively.

'Yangliu Pavilion' is actually a dance studio, but it also involves some flesh and blood transactions, but all of them need to be voluntary by the girls. If they don't want to, the guests can't force it, so it can be regarded as unique.

It was the first time for Jiang Xi to walk into Fireworks and Willow Lane. As soon as he stepped inside, he changed from his usual calmness and became a little more cautious. He pursed his lips tightly and walked without looking sideways. Paying attention to the girls around who came up to strike up a conversation with him, he walked straight to the innermost "Yangliu Pavilion".

The sword in An Yi's hand never left his body, and he walked beside Jiang Xi holding the sword like this, with a straight face and a solemn expression, but no girl dared to go forward to strike up a conversation, which saved him trouble.

Jiang Xi and An Yi walked all the way to Yangliu Pavilion, Tang Zhuang and others were already waiting there, when they saw Jiang Xi, they hurriedly stepped forward, cupped their hands, and greeted with smiles: "Master Jiang."

Jiang Xi nodded to them one by one, and said: "Everyone has been waiting for a long time."

Tang Zhuang hurriedly waved his hands and said with a smile: "Where is it, I have just arrived, please come in, my lord, the servant has already prepared a good meal, and I am waiting for you to take a seat."

Nodding slightly, Jiang Xi lifted his foot and entered the door.

Seeing that it was quiet inside, the girls were standing obediently in a row, and there were no other guests, Jiang Xi stopped, turned to look at Tang Zhuang, and asked, "Why are there no other guests today?"

Tang Zhuang smiled, and quickly replied: "Xiaguan has reserved this place. In fact, Xiaguan originally wanted to hold a banquet in the 'Haiyun Tower' for the adults to practice, but the 'Haiyun Tower' has already done it a few days ago. It was taken over by the Salt Gang, and in Yangzhou City, in terms of banquets, there are only two that have been booked. "Yangliu Pavilion"."

After pausing for a moment, he continued to explain: "'Yangliu Pavilion' is famous for its singing and dancing, so there are many guests who come here admiringly, and the business is very good at night. I lost my manners and made a noise to disturb my lord."

Hearing this, Jiang Xi hummed, then took another step and walked upstairs.

An Yi followed closely behind, inseparable.

After going up to the second floor, Tang Zhuang led in again. He opened a private room and said to Jiang Xi, "My lord, please take a seat."

Jiang Xi nodded, and sat down as promised, and after that, several other people also took their seats one by one.

Although Tang Zhuang hosted the banquet this time, Tang Zhuang was not the only one who came, other subordinate officials also came, including two squires, and after they were all seated, the round table was full.

After sitting in the seat for a while, seeing everyone's cautious appearance, Tang Zhuang took the lead in raising his wine glass to toast Jiang Xi, Jiang Xi smiled in response, then raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp, the other people on the table saw Jiang Xi really didn't put on the airs of an imperial envoy, and was not difficult to get along with, so he gradually let go, the chatterbox opened up, and the atmosphere became lively.

Halfway through the dinner party and the wine, many people were drunk. One of the squires was obviously really drunk. He squinted his eyes and said drunkenly: "Master Jiang, since you have come to the 'Yangliu Pavilion', how can you not be drunk?" Let the girls come up to add to the fun, I'll call a few girls up now, let them accompany the drink, hehe, their singing and dancing are superb, especially their dancing figures, really graceful and charming It is said to be the most beautiful in the world, if adults see it, they will be fascinated by it, and will never forget to return..."

While speaking, he had already stood up unsteadily, and was about to leave the private room to call for the girl.

After hearing the squire's words, everyone's expressions changed slightly, they all stopped their movements, and looked carefully at Jiang Xi who was sitting in the main seat, not daring to make a sound.

At this time, although Tang Zhuang was a little drunk, he was not so drunk that he couldn't tell the difference. He hurriedly gave the two people on the side a look, motioned them to stop the squire, and turned his head to Jiang Xi. Explained: "He is drunk, and he didn't intend to offend adults."

"I know."

He waved his hand and glanced at the squire again. Jiang Xi's expression was very calm. He slowly put down his wine glass, then looked around at the others, and after a while, said lightly: "When I was in the capital, I also heard about ' The name "Yangliu Pavilion", I heard that all the girls here are good at singing and dancing, as well as reciting poems and painting. Once again, it’s not impossible.”

Hearing this, everyone finally heaved a sigh of relief, echoed their voices one after another, and resumed their talking and laughing just now.

Tang Zhuang heard this, but he couldn't help being stunned, a little surprised, and after regaining his senses, he said: "If that's the case, the next official will arrange one or two?"

After arranging the hem of the clothes and the wide sleeves, Jiang Xi stood up, and then said: "Even if you want to watch it, you have to go downstairs to watch it. The private room is very small. I'm afraid the girls will Wouldn't it be a pity if you can't show it well, if you don't enjoy it to your heart's content." After finishing speaking, he left the table with An Yi, and went straight downstairs.

Seeing Jiang Xi and An went downstairs, a fairly sober official rushed to Tang Zhuang and asked in a low voice, "My lord, is Mr. Jiang angry?"

"What do you think?!" Glaring at him, Tang Zhuang pointed at the drunk squire just now, and said angrily in a low voice, "You brought this idiot? It's more than enough to succeed than to fail!"

The official lowered his head, his face was pale, and his eyes flickered a little: "My lord, I..."

A sternness flashed in Tang Zhuang's eyes, and Tang Zhuang said coldly: "I don't care how much money you took from this person, or what you promised him, but after today, I don't want to see him again in Yangzhou City, if I see him again in the future, This officer will take you as a question!"

After speaking, he flicked his sleeves and stepped out of the private room.

Walking to the first floor, seeing Jiang Xi and An Yi sitting under the stage, Tang Zhuang hurriedly called the Gui Po who was at the side, gave her some instructions in a low voice, and then walked quickly to Jiang Xi's side, apologizing Said: "The matter of talent just now was a momentary negligence of the subordinate officials. The subordinate officials have already taught them a lesson. Please forgive me, Lord Haihan."

Jiang Xi rested his chin in one hand, and played with a white jade wine glass in the other hand. Hearing this, he responded lightly, then turned his gaze to the stage, and asked lightly: "But are you ready to start? "

Raising his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, Tang Zhuang said with a smile: "Okay, that's the beginning." After his words fell, the sound of silk and bamboo wind music gradually sounded.

As the music sounded, smoke rose from the stage, fascinating people's sight. When the sound of the piano suddenly rose, the smoke cleared. At this time, a group of women in dance clothes were already standing on the stage. Their bodies are light, with smiles on their faces, and they dance to the music.

An Yi only raised his eyes for a glance, and then looked away. In his opinion, watching them is not as interesting as watching Jiang Xi.

At this moment, Jiang Xi also seemed to be a little drunk. His fair cheeks were slightly pink. Although his eyes were on the stage, in fact, his eyes were blank, and he never took Wu Wu's eyes. Look into the eyes.

After sitting for a while, Jiang Xi suddenly frowned, his expression changed, and his face suddenly paled a lot.

He had been watching Jiang Xi all the time, but at this moment he secretly looked at his appearance, and couldn't help frowning. He suddenly got up, and said to Tang Zhuang: "Master Jiang is a little unwell, let's come here tonight."

When he spoke, although his tone was as cold as ice, it was not difficult to hear the eagerness contained in it. After he finished speaking, he did not wait for Tang Zhuang and the others to respond, so he helped Jiang Xi up, half-supporting and half-embracing, directly left.

After leaving Yangliu Street, the breeze blew on Jiang Xi's face, Jiang Xi woke up in an instant, he gently pushed An Yi away, stood up by himself, then turned his head to look around, and said with a smile: " Finally left."

Looking at his still pale face, secretly asked worriedly: "What do you feel uncomfortable about?"

Shaking his head slightly, Jiang Xi winked at him, and said with a smile: "I'm fine, I was just putting on a show, otherwise Tang Zhuang wouldn't let us leave easily."

An Yi was silent for a while, then confirmed with words: "Is it really all right?"

Nodding, Jiang Xi smiled and said, "You don't have to worry."

Carefully watching Jiang Xi's expression, distinguishing the truth of what he said, after a while, An Yi withdrew his gaze and said, "It's fine if nothing happens."

Jiang Xi raised his head, glanced at the full moon hanging on the branch, and said with a smile: "The night is just right tonight, why don't we go for a walk together."

An Yi didn't answer, just glanced at him, but never lagged behind.

Seeing Jiang Xi, the smile on his brows grew stronger.

Afterwards, the two walked side by side on the street like this, Jiang Xi was talking, and An Yi occasionally responded with a few words, facing the gentle breeze, it was very comfortable.

Perhaps it was because of the wine just now, although he was not drunk, but he still felt a little bit drunk, Jiang Xi was quiet for a while, and suddenly said softly: "An Yi, what was written in that letter?"

He still hasn't opened the letter Yan Wenhao gave him, so he dare not read it.

An Yi paused for a moment, followed after a while as if nothing had happened, he sighed, and said: "If you can't let go and want to see it, then go and see it yourself, if you don't want to see it, then don't watch it, Duke Huai and The matter of Concubine Liang is over, even if you know what is written in the letter, it will be meaningless." He knew which letter Jiang Xi was referring to.

After a while, An Yi said again: "After a long time, I will always forget."

Lowering his eyes, Jiang Xi pondered for a long time, and then smiled again after a while and said: "Forget it, I won't ask you any more."

This is what Jiang Xi heard, An Yi spoke the most words once, An Yi's voice was clear and cold, and slightly deep, but in Jiang Xi's ears at this time, he felt unexpectedly pleasant, comforting him. Emotions calmed him down again.

He couldn't help but think, maybe he didn't know it at all, it should be better.