Spring Drunk Chang'an

Really...

It’s not easy!

Liu Changan felt anxious for the two of them. No wonder Shi Xiaoyue and Xiong Zhen spent so much time together, and they seemed to be interested in each other, but they never broke the window paper...

Then she shouldn't say anything more.

If they can't solve the problem and bring it up again, won't it be painful and awkward for them to meet?

Xiong Zhen has to accompany Xiaoyue every day. How will he face it then?

Suddenly, Liu Changan felt a little regretful and rubbed his hands. He didn't know how to change the subject. He could only turn his eyes and smile instinctively...

but!

Suddenly, she glanced and saw a tall and graceful figure in a green robe standing with his hands behind his back at the entrance of the theater in front of him.

"Master Zhang!!"

Liu Changan's eyes lit up with joy and he called him hurriedly.

Zhang Changqing turned around when he heard that and saw that it was Liu Changan. He frowned at first and instinctively glanced upstairs at the theater.

In the attic on the second floor, the pretty figure quickly disappeared, and the tender white hands hurriedly closed the half-open window.

Zhang Changqing's eyes dimmed slightly, and he clenched his fists fiercely. Then, he revealed an elegant smile and walked towards Liu Changan. "It's Miss Liu. It's been a long time since we last met. What a coincidence that we meet here?"

He obeyed the prince's order and went to Juning Alley to teach Liu Wang'er. He met with the Liu family every day and had become very familiar with them...except Liu Chang'an.

There was no way. She was serving in the mansion and only had a holiday every ten days or half a month.

Zhang Changqing rarely catches up.

In the past six months, the two of them have met only a few times and are not familiar with each other at all.

He was a little surprised. The way Liu Changan looked at him was so enthusiastic, as if he had seen some 'savior'!

Liu Changan: ...

Finally, I met an acquaintance. There is no need to mention Xiaoyue and Xiong Zhen anymore. I will change the subject and talk to her in private later.

Thinking of this, she smiled delicately, her eyes curved, and she pulled Shi Xiaoyue towards Zhang Changqing, "Isn't it? I was out for a walk with my friends and came to this place. I didn't expect to run into you?"

"Master Zhang also loves to listen to opera!"

She asked casually.

"Uh~" Zhang Changqing was startled, his eyes uncontrollably flickering. He glanced at the closed window on the second floor, pursed his lips, and forced a smile, "Yes, the Yongchun Opera Society is a well-known troupe in the capital. They're performing here today, and I came over to join in the fun. Does Miss Liu also like to listen to Boss Chun's opera?"

"Um, I don't understand this. I just came here unintentionally!" Liu Changan said softly.

By then, Shi Xiaoyue had calmed down. She looked at Zhang Changqing with curiosity on her face. She tugged at Liu Changan's sleeve and asked softly, "Sister Changan, who is this gentleman? When did you meet him?"

Such an elegant, handsome and dignified young man is so polite and approachable to Sister Chang'an?

Is there something going on?

She nudged Liu Changan with her elbow and winked at him.

Liu Changan looked back and saw her strange expression. He didn't know what she was thinking, but he felt something was wrong. He quickly introduced her, "Xiaoyue, this Master Zhang is my brother's husband. He was the runner-up in the imperial examination and now works in the Eastern Palace."

"Master Zhang, this girl is my friend, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Qi's mansion..."

"Ah, it's Miss Shi. My apologies!"

She's actually a daughter of a noble family!!

Zhang Changqing was startled for a moment, then clasped his fists in salute, gasping for air. His mind raced with thoughts, but the only clear thought was this: !

With the Crown Prince's favor in front and the daughter of the Duke's mansion accompanying her behind, Liu Chang'an is just a slave!

Not simple!

It's really not simple.

He needs to be more cautious and pay more attention.

Zhang Changqing's eyes changed.

“He’s actually a talented person!”

Shi Xiaoyue, on the other hand, did not think as much as Zhang Changqing. She just thought in circles that Sister Chang'an was indeed extraordinary. She could even capture the runner-up in the imperial examination to teach her younger brother. She was capable and worthy of being her friend!

"Master Zhang is so polite!"

She smiled and returned the greeting.

On the side, Xiong Zhen followed them silently, and scanned Zhang Changqing with his tiger eyes, judging that he was a weakling who was not worth two punches from him.

This scholar poses no threat to the girls.

The girls don't need him if they are anxious, the two of them can defeat them together!

Xiong Zhen felt relieved, and all the energy in his body dissipated, and he continued silently.

Zhang Changqing glanced at him sensitively and felt that the atmosphere around them seemed to have suddenly become more relaxed and bright. He gathered his thoughts, suppressed his excitement, and asked with a smile, "Today, the Yongchun Opera Company is performing 'Return to Spring'. Boss Chun is personally singing the role of Xu Yingchun. The show is about to begin. Have you two ladies bought your tickets?"

"We just arrived, not yet!"

Liu Changan spoke softly, looking around with his almond-shaped eyes, wanting to see where the tickets were sold.

"The Yongchun Opera Troupe is very popular, and tickets are hard to come by. I don't think they're sold out at this hour. We're late." Shi Xiaoyue muttered softly, her face full of regret. "What a pity! Sister Chang'an should have listened to it. Boss Chun sings really well."

"Really?" Liu Changan didn't understand opera and had no interest in supporting the actors, so he answered casually and looked for ticket sellers. Sure enough, all the seats were sold out.

"What about next time?"

she asked tentatively.

Shi Xiaoyue curled her lips and blinked pitifully.

Xiong Zhen clenched his fists, his eyes sweeping across the sky as he began looking for ticket scalpers, but to no avail...

Zhang Changqing, who seemed to be a frequent visitor, smiled and said, "Don't worry, ladies. I know the owner of the Yongchun Opera Du Troupe and can get tickets from him. Come with me."

After that, he turned around and led the way.

Shi Xiaoyue's eyes lit up with joy, and she took Liu Changan's hand and said hurriedly, "That's good. Thank you for your help, Master Zhang."

"You are welcome."

Zhang Changqing responded with a smile.

The three of them followed him into the theater. After twisting and turning in the building, he came to a small box. After entering the box, he came out after a while and got the ticket.

It’s the private room on the second floor.

The Yongchun Society's opera was to start in the afternoon. Looking at the sky, there was still about half an hour left. Zhang Changqing took the initiative to invite the three of them to have dinner. Naturally, there was no reason for them to refuse. They waved over the waiter and ordered some hot dishes and some snacks. They ate and chatted. Time passed quickly and half an hour was gone in the blink of an eye.

The troupe started the show.

As soon as the elegant-looking, long-sleeved actress appeared in the theatre, cheers rang out in the theatre troupe. The four of them stopped chatting and started listening to the opera.

Shi Xiaoyue seemed to like this, he looked intoxicated and shook his head.

Zhang Changqing stared silently at the actress on the stage, his expression dazed and his eyes extremely complicated.

Xiong Zhen stood behind a few people, his attention completely focused on his young lady.

Liu Changan: ...

She didn't understand the squeaking opera and didn't like listening to it, especially the long passages of lyrics sung by the Qingyi actress. She couldn't understand some of them. When she was bored, she saw someone selling sweet water in the hall downstairs, so she went downstairs to buy some. But when she reached the stairs!

Suddenly, the door of a nearby private room opened, and a familiar voice came from inside, "Liu Changan, you seem to be at ease. You really want to come out and listen to the opera."