Traveling through time and space to become a concubine: I just want to live a leisurely life

Prince Xuan, Shen Jingyi, Prefect Tang, and Miss Tang sat around a carved round table.

The table was filled with steaming dishes and the aroma filled the air.

Prefect Tang was secretly proud of himself. In preparation for today's dinner, he had sent people to wait at the city gate every day.

He found out as soon as King Xuan entered the city. In the morning, he heard someone report that the prince had left the post station and no one knew where he had gone.

So he took his daughter around the streets and did not let them see King Xuan until the afternoon.

He did this not only to get close to King Xuan, but also as a precisely planned move for his daughter Mengmeng.

He wanted to take the opportunity to get closer to the prince and hoped to give his daughter to the prince.

If...the prince can reach that position in the future, then his daughter will become the queen of the harem. Now that she follows the prince, she will definitely be the main lady of the harem in the future.

This will be very helpful for their family development.

Thinking of this, Tang Zhifu smiled and poured a glass of wine for King Xuan, then introduced:

"Your Majesty, please taste it. This is an ancient wine that is 20 years old. It has a unique flavor, a smoother taste, and a mellow aroma."

After saying this, he looked at King Xuan with anticipation.

Mr. Xuan smiled slightly, looked at the white wine which had turned slightly yellow, picked up the glass, smelled it, and then drank it in one gulp.

After feeling it for a while, he praised: "It's pretty good."

So, he picked up the wine pot and poured a glass for Shen Jingyi, "Yier, you try it too, this wine is not strong."

Shen Jingyi nodded with bright eyes, "Okay, then I will have a drink with His Majesty."

She has never tasted the wine that has been buried underground for twenty years!

Lord Tang and his daughter, who were sitting opposite them, looked at their interaction and glanced at each other.

It seems that Concubine Shen is really favored, but they still want to give it a try.

There is no wall that cannot be dug down, it just depends on the tools used.

So, Lord Tang said to Prince Xuan and Shen Jingyi: "Prince, concubine, my daughter also has a unique opinion on this ancient wine."

Shen Jingyi's eyes flickered and she said "Here it comes"

She looked at Tang Shumeng and asked with great interest, "Miss Tang, what do you think of this ancient wine?"

King Xuan also looked at her, but his eyes were indifferent.

Tang Shumeng looked shy and secretly delighted. This was a great opportunity for her to attract the prince's attention.

She kept recalling her father's previous teachings in her mind, trying to show her intelligence and cleverness.

“My concubine, although I don’t know much about wine, I heard that these ancient wines actually have another name called Beauty Returns. The moment the wine jars are dug out and opened, the aroma of the wine fills the air, just like the beauty returning and making one intoxicated.

It is not only rich and mellow, but also has a long aftertaste.

It also has a mellow sweetness, and every sip is silky smooth, as if time is flowing gently in the wine.

Coupled with a slight spiciness and a unique light caramel aroma, it seems to be telling the depth of time.

Twenty years of sedimentation have endowed this liquor with unparalleled flavor and depth.

It is not just the aroma of wine, but the concentration of a period of time.”

Tang Shumeng pursed her lips and smiled slightly, trying hard to hide her inner nervousness.

"She is indeed a girl with insights."

The prince nodded, then turned the topic back to the prefect, seeming to disagree with Tang Shumeng's answer.

Shen Jingyi just smiled.

The prefect cursed Mr. Xuan's coldness in his heart, but he still had to keep a smile on his face.

She continued to praise her daughter: "My daughter has been very smart since she was young, and she is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

She is also quite knowledgeable about the affairs of the Dali Temple and often discusses political affairs with me, so I often bring her with me! "

Shen Jingyi smiled slightly, secretly cursing "old fox" in her heart, and then looked for an opportunity to respond: "Miss Tang can do this, the prefect's teachings are of course indispensable."

After hearing this, Governor Tang smiled even more broadly.

"I don't deserve the praise from the concubine. This is all because of her own intelligence."

Mr. Xuan smiled slightly, then turned his attention to other dishes, as if he didn't want to continue this topic.

Prefect Tang felt a little uneasy when he saw this, but he still did not give up.

I took the opportunity to mention: "My daughter often discusses local governance and policies with me. If Your Majesty is interested in these, you might as well listen to her opinions."

"Mr. Tang is too polite. I am honored to host you today. Just chat about some light topics. There is still a long way to go in governing the country."

King Xuan decisively interrupted the topic and no longer attempted to explore it.

Although Tang Shumeng felt embarrassed, the man in front of her and his identity were exactly what she wanted.

She was unwilling to give up this opportunity, so she tried her best to show her goodwill to Lord Xuan: "Your Majesty, I also heard from my father that you are very concerned about the people's livelihood. If there is a chance, I would like to ask you for more advice."

The prince looked at Tang Shumeng's enthusiasm, but just smiled and said nothing.

Their conversation continued in a relaxed atmosphere.

But it was obvious that the prefect had a keen mind and Miss Tang's face was filled with anticipation.

Mr. Xuan and Shen Jingyi's calm refusal made the dinner even more complicated.

The same dishes on the table, but different thoughts intertwined,

No matter how delicious the food is, it is difficult to conceal the helplessness and reality in the hearts of the people present.

Shen Jingyi knew exactly what Governor Tang was up to, he wanted to hand over Queen Han.

But that would require the next Emperor Wu, and King Xuan was clearly not one of them.

During this time, Chuntao came in to serve and add tea.

Tang Shumeng stood up several times and tried to serve food to King Xuan, but was blocked by Chuntao every time.

For example, now, "Miss Tang, do you want to pick up some fish? You don't have to stand up, I will pick it up for you."

As Chuntao spoke, she picked up a plate of pork loin with the most bones and gave it to Miss Tang.

Tang Shumeng looked at the dish of fish and felt angry, but she still had her usual gentle smile on her face.

"Thank you"

"Miss Tang, you are too polite." Humph, you still want to show your courtesy to the prince? You are wishful thinking.

Lord Tang glanced at Shen Jingyi and felt that Chuntao's behavior must have been instructed by Shen Jingyi.

So he greeted warmly: "Meng Meng, make a bowl of Ba Wang Bie Chicken soup for the prince.

This soup is the most nutritious and the most famous in this restaurant. Sometimes it is so delicious that you can’t even get enough of it!

Hearing his father's words, Tang Shumeng stood up with a smile, picked up the spoon and prepared to scoop the soup.

She gracefully poured a spoonful of soup into the bowl, then carefully picked up the bowl and walked towards King Xuan.

"Your Majesty, please have some soup."

Tang Shumeng spoke softly, her voice gentle and graceful, as if a breeze brushed across King Xuan's heartstrings.

She lowered her head slightly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, revealing a hint of shyness and anticipation.

However, King Xuan responded indifferently: "No, I don't like eating turtles."

His tone was cold and emotionless, like a pool of stagnant water.

Tang Shumeng was stunned for a moment, and the bowl in his hand almost slipped.

She had hoped to leave a good impression on King Xuan through this action, but she did not expect to get such a response.

"Hehe...If your Majesty doesn't like it, give it to me! I'll try it."

Shen Jingyi chuckled to resolve the awkward situation.

Her smile was as bright as a flower and her eyes sparkled brightly.

Shen Jingyi took it, tasted it, then put it down with a smile. It had a slight fishy smell, which she didn't like either.

Tang Shumeng's attentiveness seemed unusual, and the prefect's expectations were also a little anxious. Only King Xuan, despite smiling, still kept his distance, making the situation fall into an unspoken delicate posture.