Splendid Twins

Hearing this, Lu Yuan paused for a moment, then sat back down as if nothing had happened, picked up the tea and took a sip. The upturned corners of his mouth showed that the man was in a good mood.

Si Yao thought, as expected, they have to be uncle and nephew.

"Knock knock."

The shopkeeper of Mingxianglou personally brought in the food, placed it on the table with a respectful look, and said with his head slightly lowered:

"The dishes are ready, enjoy your meal."

Lu Yuan: "Come and have dinner."

What's so interesting about the number one scholar parading in the streets? It's better to watch him...

As soon as this thought came out, his face changed slightly. Why did he become so...

Si Yao looked at the steaming dishes on the table with some curiosity:

"Isn't this a teahouse? And it even has cooking staff?"

The little emperor looked back at Si Yao, puzzled:

Doesn’t she know that this is the emperor’s uncle’s property?

Not to mention the dishes cooked in teahouses, even cosmetics shops can cook a full banquet.

He was puzzled at first, but after asking Ying Ren, he found out that one of the skills that the shop owners of all sizes under the emperor's uncle must have is the ability to cook!

He guessed that the emperor's uncle had suffered a lot in the past, and what he feared most was hunger...

The little emperor guessed correctly. During the years when Lu Yuan was ill, the most difficult thing to endure was hunger. He could still survive in other seasons, but only in winter...

It was freezing cold outside and the house was as cold as an ice cellar. He could only curl up in a corner. If he were to have an attack again, the feeling of being so hungry that he wanted to eat himself would be too profound and painful!

Now that he is well, the only drawback left is that he can't control his desire to hoard food. The more he hoards, the more at ease he feels. Not only Nanliang, but also Beiyue and Xirong have sent people to act secretly...

To be honest, the food he stored was enough to feed the entire Southern Liang people for three whole years!

Lu Yuan's eyes moved slightly, and he said in a slightly lower voice:

"You do not know?"

Si Yao was stunned: "Know what?"

"This shop is yours."

Si Yao paused while picking up food. When did it happen?

Lu Yuan knew from her expression that she really didn't know, and he sighed and said:

"This is Nanliang's secret spot in Beiyue, but don't worry, we have passed the clear road. I have already given you the deed."

When Si Yao heard him say this, some memories suddenly popped up:

"The paper you included in the note you gave me last time?"

Tsk, I have to say, Lu Yuan, this wealthy boyfriend is really awesome...

She didn't look carefully at the time and thought it was the shop in Nanliang, so she put it directly into the space along with the banknotes. Oh, this was really a mistake...

"Well, I'm afraid you won't have a place to stay in the capital. The shopkeeper is my man. If you have anything to say, just tell him directly."

Although Lu Yuan said this, he didn't think so in his heart. It would be best if she could come to him directly for any problem. There was no need to trouble outsiders...

"Hahaha, so I am also a person with property. Come on, everyone, have a drink and congratulate me."

Si Yao smiled happily. She was not short of money, but who would complain about having too much assets that were delivered for free?

Seeing her happy, the little emperor's eyebrows moved, and he calculated his assets in his mind. Well... they are all in Nanliang, that's all. He has a gold mine under his name, so he can just give it to Aunt Si when he returns...

The three of them ate and talked at the same time. The atmosphere was very good. The little emperor ate so much that his belly was almost full. He forgot all about the rules and etiquette and just lay down on the chair. After he had eaten and drunk his fill, he began to doze off.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan's face darkened slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Si Yao smiled and handed him the tea:

"Are you happy today? I am very happy."

Very good, this is the second time I’ve protected this brat!

Lu Yuan immediately decided that if he had children in the future, he would never let her teach them. He stared at Si Yao with a gloomy look in his eyes:

"as long as you are happy."

Si Yao inexplicably felt a sense of danger, and then pretended to look away, and saw that the little emperor was about to fall asleep comfortably. Coincidentally, he yawned, and she couldn't help but open her mouth too...

Lu Yuan: “…”

The noisy sounds outside the window faded away, and Si Qing's figure riding a horse and parading through the streets gradually disappeared, and instead appeared at a grand Luming Banquet.

This banquet was specially held to celebrate the new number one scholar. The entire hall was decorated in a festive and grand manner.

The banquet was carefully divided into two sides. The old ministers formed their own faction. They sat on the left, headed by the Duke of Zhenguo.

The ministers did not expect to see him today. He was said to have been ill for many days. There were rumors outside that the prince was now in charge of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

But looking at this Duke, holding the wine glass and drinking alone with an expressionless face, his majestic aura and calm face still make people dare not look directly at him.

The ministers said in their hearts: Rumors cannot be trusted!

On the right side is the gathering place of the new rich, headed by Si Qing.

He was wearing a top scholar robe and a top scholar hat, sitting on the main seat, looking particularly eye-catching.

The younger officials sat in clusters, maintaining subtle courtesy when talking to each other. Their words revealed their yearning for power, but they were well aware of their position and weight in this circle, so they were careful to avoid directly touching on sensitive topics.

After a while, the eunuchs' sharp and clear singing came from the entrance of the hall:

"Your Majesty is here!"

The ministers immediately stopped whispering, stood up from their seats, knelt on the ground in unison, and shouted in unison:

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

The emperor walked up to the dragon throne, turned around and slowly sat down. His dragon robe swayed gently with his movements, demonstrating his supreme majesty.

"Everyone is safe."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

The emperor first calmly swept his eyes around the hall. When his gaze fell on Si Qing, he paused for a moment and then looked away.

"The golden palace is magnificent, the deer's cry is melodious, today is the Deer's Feast, I and all the ministers are gathered together, it is the time for all the wise men to come together to celebrate the event, come, I pay my respects to all the ministers."

As the emperor finished speaking, the ministers raised their glasses solemnly and respectfully:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. We drink this cup together. May Your Majesty live long, the country prosper, and the world be peaceful!"

The emperor drank it all in one gulp. When he saw the Duke of Zhenguo, his eyes flashed slightly. The light seemed to contain a profound meaning, but it disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Following the eunuch's signal, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became solemn and warm.

The drums roared, the music sounded melodious, the Deer Singing Banquet began, and the whole room was filled with light.

Floating chrysanthemums in golden jars, fine liquors, and clinking glasses reflected the splendor of the entire hall.

The Duke of Zhenguo stood up and walked to the center of the hall. He cupped his hands slightly and bowed deeply in the direction of the emperor, his words of congratulations overflowing:

"I, your Majesty, congratulate you. Today, the new number one scholar has emerged as the winner. This is a great blessing for North Vietnam and a cause for celebration for all the people. Such talents are rare. With him in power, he will surely achieve great success!"

As soon as these words came out, the old ministers observed the emperor's expression calmly, while the officials with less experience were in a state of confusion. Some were jealous, while others were silently thinking about how to interact with Si Qing...