Daily life in the academy

After some pleasantries, Bai Zhi took out the servant's clothes and put them on as if she were in the shop, then switched to a professional sales promotion mode.

While Ye Yanliang was cleaning the table with Bai Zhi, he finally spoke to her.

"Brother Bai, aren't you going with the prince and the others tomorrow?"

Bai Zhi shook her head. "The prince is a noble man. I'm lucky to be able to get along with him. How can I follow him around all the time and become a nuisance? What if one day he takes a dislike to me and beats me up? Besides, I still have to make a living."

Having never expected to receive such an answer, Ye Yanliang gave an awkward smile: "I happened to see you four getting along very well. It shouldn't be like what Brother Bai said, right?"

"Who knows? After all, Brother Ye reminded me last time that the prince has a rather strange temper. It's always better for me to be careful." Bai Zhi bet that she would never let Ye Yanliang hear her sarcasm.

Ye Yanliang's smile was indeed much more sincere. "Brother Bai, don't blame me for being nosy. Although it's said that the princes have bad tempers, and it's good for you to keep your distance from them, they are princes after all, and their status is noble. Being able to become friends with them is something many people dream of. I am also very envious."

Bai Zhi: “…” So you are the one who says both the true and the false.

Just then, a few more tables of guests arrived. Bai Zhi nodded casually and went forward to greet them.

At one of the tables sat the young couple she had met for the first time. Bai Zhi went up to greet them enthusiastically, but to her surprise, they also looked familiar to her, and they started chatting.

"Young Master, why didn't we see you the last two times we came? None of the other guys are as eloquent as you."

"It's a blessing for me to be recognized by you two. However, I am a student of Yunlu Academy. I only come to the tavern to do odd jobs in my free time to earn tuition."

The man was surprised: "Young Master, you are a student of Yunlu Academy. You are not an ordinary person. No wonder I felt that you had a different temperament from the other waiters in the tavern when I first met you."

Bai Zhi waved her hands repeatedly: "My dear, you are joking. We are just ordinary people. Are you still the same as last time?"

"Just like last time." The man answered readily.

"Okay, I'll prepare it for you two right away."

At the beginning of the night, the young couple reluctantly left their tavern. Bai Zhi personally saw them off. Seeing how reluctant they were to part, she couldn't help but laugh and shook her head. She was about to go back into the tavern when she caught a glimpse of the same clothes as the tied-up woman in her dream.

Looking closely, the woman was pretty and charming, with an extraordinary aura. She didn't look like an ordinary lady, and she must be rich or noble.

The woman walked towards the depths of the West Market. Bai Zhi didn't have time to think too much. She turned around and took off her coat while walking. She hurriedly told Sanniang that she had something to say, and then she chased in the direction the woman was running without looking back.

Fortunately, the night market was open today and there were many people in the West Market. The woman was not walking fast, so Bai Zhi quickly caught up with her. And because there were so many people around, she didn't realize she was being followed.

When passing by Xiyun Tower, she happened to see a group of big beggars bullying a little beggar. The child was dirty and his exposed arms were skinny. Bai Zhi glanced at the woman who was walking steadily forward. Judging from her pace, she should not take a detour for the time being. She took out a penny and borrowed a broom from a small vendor next to her, then ran up and beat up the group of big beggars.

Even though there were three beggars holding broken bowls, they could not withstand Bai Zhi's beating with a stick. The three wanted to snatch the broom from Bai Zhi's hand while there were more people around, but one of the beggars seemed to have some foresight.

"He seems to be wearing the clothes of Yunlu Academy. We can't afford to offend the students of the academy. Let's go, hurry up."

There was no conflict, the noise was not serious, and the crowd dispersed.

Bai Zhi helped the child up and cursed angrily, "How shameless! A group of people bullying a child."

However, when she helped the little beggar up, she caught a glimpse of Ye Yanliang standing in the crowd. He was not helping in the tavern at this time, so why was he following her?

"Thank you, big brother."

The little beggar's face was so thin that only his big eyes could be seen. Bai Zhi felt a little distressed, but the woman over there was about to walk out of Bai Zhi's sight. Her thoughts were turning rapidly in her mind, and suddenly the scene of her parting with Yan Qingchen came to her mind.

She took out a penny of silver from her bosom, whispered a few words into the child's ear, then stood up and chased after the woman without looking back.

Seeing this, Ye Yanliang quickly quickened his pace to catch up, but after just a few steps he was tripped by the little beggar that Bai Zhi had just rescued.

"Brother, please be kind. I haven't eaten for many days."

"Go away, go away, I don't have any money."

"Big brother, please be kind, please be kind."

Ye Yanliang anxiously watched Bai Zhi's figure appear and disappear in the crowd until he disappeared. He could no longer bear it, pushed the child away and chased after him.

The little beggar got up from the ground and dusted himself off. He had completed the first task assigned to him by his elder brother. Now he should be able to buy some wontons to fill his stomach before delivering the letter.

He tightly grasped the one penny of silver he had just obtained in his little hand. It was enough for him to eat for a long time, and he must not let it be snatched away by those bad guys.

The further Baizhi went inside, the more she felt something was wrong. Doesn't this road lead to the release pond?

Could this woman be the one she caught having a secret meeting with An Ziqian last time?

Bai Zhi's idea was immediately confirmed. The woman turned into an alley and she hid at the entrance of the alley and eavesdropped.

Soon, a familiar voice came from inside. It was indeed An Ziqian.

"Youyou, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

"Ziqian, I finally managed to get rid of the maid to come here today. What have you been busy with these days? I haven't seen you for a long time."

"Youyou, you forgot, I just had my day off today."

"Humph, you just don't miss me. I know you're not living in the academy, and you didn't send anyone to send me a letter during this time. It's been ten days, and you only remembered to send me a letter. Tell me, are you thinking of another woman?"

"Youyou, what are you talking about? Don't you understand my feelings?"

Then there was the rustling of clothes. Was it another hug? Or a kiss?

After a long time, Bai Zhi's legs became numb from squatting, and the woman's sweet voice was heard again.

"I...I just missed you and was anxious for a moment."

Yes, they kissed.

"Youyou, I am sincere to you. Don't think too much about it in the future, otherwise, it will really hurt my heart."

"Ziqian...then when will you come to my house to propose marriage?"

"Alas, I am a commoner, and you come from a noble family. Although I am very fond of you, I am afraid that my uncle will not agree to our marriage. Why not wait until I pass the imperial examination and propose marriage immediately?"

"But... I don't mind. My father loves me too. I beg him, and he will definitely agree to our marriage."

Tsk tsk, look at what this scumbag said, isn't it just that he doesn't want to take responsibility! If the scene wasn't wrong, Bai Zhi would have wanted to rush up and shout: Woman, wake up.

"Youyou, be good, don't worry, I want to give you the best."

"Ziqian...why do I feel so dizzy...I'm so sleepy and want to sleep."