No matter if you are a human or an immortal, you can still farm for me after traveling through time!

On June 24th, it was still a sunny day with no clouds in the sky. Ji Qingyue asked a few idle men to help move the cherry tree and the flower pots onto the donkey cart, and then followed Li Sanlang to attend the birthday party held by Pingyao Marquis Mansion for the child.

Out of caution, Ji Qingyue not only grew his beard again, but also put on makeup with indigo powder and rice powder.

A long beard can easily make a person look sloppy if it is not well-groomed. He took some time to trim it carefully with scissors. The newly grown beard was very short to provide some coverage for his cheeks and chin. People who were not familiar with him would probably not recognize him.

Both wore round-necked robes, but with different colors and patterns. One had an indigo skylark pattern, the other a crimson auspicious cloud pattern. Their futou and other accessories were similar. The only difference was the pouch hanging around Li Erlang's waist, which contained half a copper fish talisman.

That was Sanlang's identity certificate as an official. He had to carry it with him every day when he entered the palace for duty and could not leave it easily.

Both brothers are tall. When Li Sanlang was eighteen or nineteen years old, his genetic advantages began to show, and his height gradually surpassed Ji Qingyue without him noticing.

Perhaps it was because of the end of the hard study life that his body, which had not grown much flesh, gradually became plump. Li Sanlang grew from a skinny big frame to a tall and strong clothes hanger.

Because he was an official, his temperament became sharper. Even if it was the same piece of clothing, when he wore it again after a few months, there would be a huge difference.

The indigo blue made Li Sanlang look more calm, while his elder brother Ji Qingyue looked so lively and brilliant in crimson, just like when they first met.

so good!

The two brothers sat on the donkey cart, driving it and praising each other.

Li Sanlang was naturally no match for Ji Qingyue in this competition. In the end, Li Sanlang was praised so much that he begged for mercy: "Brother, please stop praising me. If you continue, I'm afraid I'll go to the sky and pick the sun and stars!"

"Hahahaha! My Sanlang is excellent!" Facing the thin-skinned Li Sanlang, Ji Qingyue generously let him go and instead drove seriously to Tonghuafang.

When the donkey cart turned into Zhuque Street, the number of pedestrians and vehicles suddenly increased. The donkey cart pulling a tree stood out among them, and wherever it went, it attracted countless curious and surprised glances.

After watering and fertilizing, the cherry trees have regained their vitality. The small cherries the size of quail eggs are like rubies, bright and juicy. The branches sway as the donkey cart sways forward, and a few ripe cherries fall from time to time, attracting passers-by to grab them.

There were more vehicles entering Tonghuafang than usual, and the registration and questioning took a lot of time. They were probably all people who were going to attend the birthday banquet of the Marquis' Mansion. Some were riding horses or sedan chairs alone, some were driving together, and some were family convoys. But none of them were as grand as Li Sanlang and Ji Qingyue's. There was a medium-sized cherry tree placed on the open-air donkey cart. Even if you followed the cart from a distance, you would be frightened by such a scene.

"Look, miss!"

A small horse-drawn carriage followed the motorcade closely and slowly drove into Tonghuafang. The motorcade was guarded by flags and ceremonial guards on both sides.

It is the flag of Lord Zuo Pushe.

Lu Lu looked forward through the gap in the bamboo curtain opened by the maid, and saw a tree canopy suddenly "growing" on the roof of the carriage in front... ?

As we walked forward, the treetops kept shaking, which looked very strange at first glance.

While driving the carriage, Rabbit Wheel carefully observed the situation and explained the situation to his mistress: "Miss, that tree... looks like a cherry tree...!"

Hu Xiao, who was sitting in the same car, couldn't help but complain: "Why move such a big tree? This is not the way to buy a tree!"

When ordinary people buy trees, they either buy saplings or trimmed trees. It is rare for them to transport them in such a complete and exact manner.

Then, the treetops followed the traffic and turned a corner into another street. Hu Xiao seemed to have guessed the answer. He couldn't help but look at his young lady and exclaimed, "Are they going to the Marquis' Mansion too?!"

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Tonghuafang is a small place among the 108 fangs, with an area of only 800 mu. It houses the highest-level post station of the Tang Dynasty court, the "Duting Post Station", which is responsible for the delivery of state documents, the pick-up and drop-off of officials, and the transportation of tributes. Hence, it is also known as the "Post Station".

Among them, the Pingyao Marquis Mansion covers an area of one-sixth of the entire neighborhood. In a place like Chang'an Town where every inch of land is valuable, the mansion is even more spacious than the residence of the Zhao family, a wealthy businessman in Jiangnan.

In a wealthy place like Chang'an, power and influence alone are not enough to get a mansion of this size, one also needs to be favored.

In the strictly hierarchical city of Chang'an, different classes followed different regulations, and breaking the regulations of one's class often meant taking on additional risks.

The reason why Pingyao Marquis Mansion was able to break through the system contrary to common sense was because of its merits.

Ji Qingyue and Li Sanlang drove a donkey cart into the small square in front of the gate of Pingyao Marquis Mansion. This is the place for parking and dropping off passengers. Standing on the open space, they could see the unique gate of the Marquis Mansion at a glance.

The black-headed gate of the Marquis' Mansion is like a majestic black tower, standing solemnly and majestically in front of the house.

On either side of the gate stands a tall stone lion, each meticulously carved. Its large, bell-like eyes glare with a look of rage, conveying a sense of majesty and murderous intent. The lion's base is inscribed with exquisite designs, conveying both beautiful and profound meanings.

The two stone lions are like loyal guards, guarding the mansion day and night.

A gorgeously dressed woman took a small step away from Yang Jinyu and stood side by side at the Wutou Gate to welcome the guests attending the birthday party.

The two were followed by numerous servants. After the guests exchanged a few words with the Marquis' wife and the young master, they took the gifts and led the guests to their seats.

Just as Ji Qingyue saw the completely transformed Yang Jinyu at first sight, Yang Jinyu also noticed the unique cherry tree at first sight!

One of the two people in the car is Brother Li San, and the other one must be Brother Ji Ah!!

Yang Jinyu calmly reached into the hem of her robe and pinched her thigh hard. Only then did she suppress her inner excitement and the tears in her eyes and avoid losing her composure in such an important occasion.

Ji Qingyue and Li Sanlang slowly walked towards the gate of the marquis' mansion in their donkey cart under the strong gazes of the crowd. The other guests who were also attending the banquet could not help but gasp in amazement. They were all shocked by such an unconventional gift.

"How are you, Lord Li?" Yang Jinyu saluted Li Sanlang in a standard manner, but his eyes glanced at Ji Qingyue, who was dressed as a Hu man, standing beside him.

Even though Ji Qingyue was wearing makeup, Yang Jinyu still recognized him when he approached. It was Brother Ji!

The two of them then bowed to Madam Hou and Yang Jinyu, and then introduced Ji Qingyue's identity.

The Marquis's wife looked very young. Unlike other ladies in the boudoir, she was noble yet heroic. She was courteous and efficient in her treatment of guests. "Thank you, Lord Li, for taking care of Jinyu in Shandan. Thank you, Master Puyan, for taking the trouble to prepare a gift for Jinyu!"

After a few pleasantries, the Marquis's wife calmly instructed the steward to send someone to move the cherry tree on the donkey cart to Yang Jinyu's yard, and wait for the young master to return to decide where to plant it.

The donkey cart was driven to the stable of the marquis's mansion by a servant, and the two entered the mansion under the guidance of a maid.

After entering the mansion and following the maid through the corridor, I soon entered the central hall, where the banquet was held.

The buildings in the mansion are mostly symmetrical around the central axis. Although the central hall on the central axis is only one-story, the vermilion and white high walls contrast sharply with the gray tiles, making it look majestic and solemn.

The side rooms are symmetrical, and the corridors wind like a dragon, connecting all the buildings together.

The ground is paved with blue bricks, the stone steps are carved with patterns, and bronze wind chimes are hung under the corridor. The sound of wind chimes tinkles when the breeze blows, adding a touch of liveliness to the solemnity.

In the corridor, pavilions are scattered along the bank of the lotus pond, the water reflects the carved beams and painted buildings, and fish swim among the water lilies. There is also the exquisite design of "four sides forming a courtyard, mountains and rivers in the arms" - the rockery is piled with lake stones, shaped like clouds and animals, and springs are dug in the mountains to draw water. The gurgling sound harmonizes with the rhythm of the swaying bamboo curtains under the eaves, as if it is a harmony between nature and man-made.

The pomegranate trees in the Western Regions are laden with red fruits, the purple bamboos of Nanzhao are swaying gracefully, and the glass lamps tributed from Persia are placed in the pavilion, waiting for the night to fall, and the light and shadows will intertwine, like falling stars in the Milky Way.

Walking to the central hall, you will find that this one-story building is much taller than ordinary houses. The caisson dome inside the hall is like a sky curtain, painted with the twenty-eight constellations or auspicious clouds and beasts. A crystal chandelier hangs in the center. As the candlelight flickers, light and shadow flow on the murals, as if the dancing gods in the murals are also dancing with them.

The dancer in the center of the hall was dressed in colorful clothes with skirts like clouds. She spun and jumped lightly to the sounds of erhu and pipa.

Some guests were in high spirits and could not help but compose poems and sing while sitting at the table in the face of the beautiful scenery and the absence of people.

The Marquis' Mansion is not like Zhao's house, where you cannot walk around freely. However, just from the corner of the mansion, you can get a glimpse of the exquisiteness and magnificence of the entire mansion.

Ji Qingyue and Li Sanlang were led to the banquet by a maid. After they sat down, they suddenly realized that this banquet did not strictly separate men and women. They all ate together in this banquet hall. There were only a few magnificent silk screens placed on the left and right of the central dance floor. The silk was as thin as a cicada's wing, soft and transparent. The guests at the table could easily see the music on the dance floor through the screens, and even vaguely see the situation on the other side of the table.

The dining table is a low table with round legs, and it is paired with a half-inch lower crescent stool. It can be seen that it is a banquet with separate meals per person.