SFS Chapter 217 Taking to the Streets
Chapter 217 Taking to the Streets
Jiang Li and Murong Xue hurried to Xie Lan's yard. As soon as they entered the door, they didn't have time to exchange pleasantries. After briefly informing Xie Lan of the situation, they couldn't wait to go out again.
On the way, Jiang Li turned his head to ask Murong Xue what she wanted to buy. Murong Xue thought for a moment and replied, "Just buy something that can be stored for a long time and is not easily damaged." Jiang Li nodded thoughtfully, indicating that he probably understood her needs.
Afterwards, Jiang Li turned around and asked Shi Liu who was standing beside him. Because Shi Liu often traveled between the streets, she knew the situation in this area very well. Shi Liu understood what he meant and immediately led Jiang Li and Murong Xue towards the west of the city.
Along the way, the three of them stopped and walked, carefully selecting the items they needed. After a while, Shi Liu and Chun Tao's hands were full, each holding a large pile of things; even Murong Xue was not spared, and also held a lot of things in her hands.
Jiang Li looked at the piles of items in the hands of the three of them, and couldn't help but frowning, with a worried look on his face. At this moment, Shi Liu quickly made a gesture in the air. In an instant, several black shadows flashed out like ghosts. It turned out that several well-trained secret guards appeared in time. These secret guards were agile and neat. In the blink of an eye, they took over the heavy items in the hands of Shi Liu and others, and then quietly hid in the crowd.
Murong Xue was indeed a little surprised at first when she saw the secret guard suddenly appear, but she quickly calmed down and her face returned to its usual calmness, as if she had long been accustomed to such mysterious things.
Murong Xue turned her eyes to Jiang Li, and saw that she looked calm and composed, as if she was already accustomed to the situation. Murong Xue couldn't help but become curious, and asked, "Li'er, are these people specially arranged by the Grand Master?"
Jiang Li was stunned at first, then came to his senses and quickly responded: "Well... this is not arranged by father. They are actually the regent's men. But sister, don't worry, nothing will happen!" As he spoke, Jiang Li did not stop, but his eyes were unconsciously attracted to a stall selling candied haws on the side of the road, his eyes were full of eager anticipation.
Seeing this, Murong Xue smiled and said gently: "You look so greedy, do you really want to eat it? If you like it, can I buy a string for you?" Before she finished speaking, she had already walked towards the old man selling candied haws.
However, before Murong Xue walked to the stall, Jiang Li hurriedly reached out and grabbed her, saying with a little grievance: "Sister Mu, don't buy it. My teeth have been feeling uncomfortable recently, and my mother is watching me very closely and doesn't allow me to touch any sweets!" Murong Xue stopped, looked back at Jiang Li's pitiful appearance, and couldn't help laughing out loud.
"Okay, okay, in that case, where are we going to eat lunch? We can't go hungry, can we?" Murong Xue shook her head helplessly. She had to temporarily give up the idea of buying candied haws for Jiang Li and started thinking about where to go for lunch.
At this moment, they were in the west of the city, and there was still a long way to go from their own Liweilou. This place was close to Jiangnan No.1 Lou in the north of the city. As the distance was relatively close, everyone discussed and decided to go to this famous restaurant to find out. It was reported that the owner behind this Jiangnan No.1 Lou was a wealthy businessman from Jiangnan. This wealthy businessman was very wealthy and spent a huge amount of money in the capital just to build such a beautiful Jiangnan-style restaurant for his beloved wife. The dishes served in it were all authentic Jiangnan cuisine.
Soon, the group arrived in front of the Jiangnan No. 1 Restaurant. Murong Xue and Jiang Li walked up to the second floor and chose an elegant private room by the window to sit down. Jiang Li ordered a few famous signature dishes and then leaned back in his chair, waiting for the dishes to be served. However, while waiting for the dishes to be served, Murong Xue's thoughts suddenly drifted back to the group of mysterious secret guards she had just encountered. She couldn't help but feel puzzled and turned to Jiang Li and asked, "Li'er, those secret guards you just mentioned were actually given to you by the Ninth Uncle? Why is that?"
Jiang Li stood quietly by the window, looking leisurely at the bustling street downstairs. At this moment, she heard Murong Xue's questioning voice behind her, so she slowly turned around and answered softly:
"The Regent told me that the Fourth Prince of the Jin Dynasty dared to plant spies in the capital last time. And when we were chasing the Fourth Prince, I happened to meet him unexpectedly. Because of this, the Regent specially dispatched secret guards to protect my safety." After speaking, Jiang Li paused for a moment, and then told Murong Xue exactly what happened in Huangjue Temple last time.
After listening to this, Murong Xue nodded thoughtfully, but soon a look of doubt emerged on her face, and she said bluntly: "However, for some reason, I always feel that the attitude of the Ninth Prince towards you seems a little different." Her tone was extremely firm, as if she believed it without a doubt.
Jiang Li was stunned when he heard this. He came to his senses after a moment and responded blankly: "What's the difference? He has always been like this since I met the Ninth Prince!" Jiang Li seemed to be a little slow to realize it at this moment, and was completely unaware of the special thing that Murong Xue said.
Seeing this, Murong Xue shook her head helplessly and further explained: "He is really too attentive to you! As far as I know, the Ninth Prince has always been cold and distant to women. But now facing you, he is not only friendly, but also shows great importance to you. Can't you see the difference between them?" Murong Xue's words became more straightforward and clear, hoping that Jiang Li would suddenly realize.