Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Zhou Ying nodded and said, "Shaoqing Cui arrived just as the dishes were being served. When he saw what Scholar Zhao ordered, he started to curse."

He cleared his throat and imitated Cui Bianxu's tone: "Zhao Shan, did you starve for three days before selling the cattle? Has the Zhao family been suffering from famine recently? Ordering so much, aren't you afraid of being stuffed to death?"

"Pfft."

Jiang Shangxian nearly choked. Normally, she didn't think anything of Cui Bian's way of talking, but now that Zhou Ying was imitating her, it seemed particularly funny: "Stop being weird, and talk properly."

"Yes, Master."

Zhou Ying chuckled, "Ms. Li arrived a short while after Mr. Cui arrived."

"Ah..." Jiang Shangxian opened her mouth wide, a little disappointed. If that were the case, then the TV drama plot that she had been fantasizing about yesterday would be gone?

"After Miss Li arrived, she waited for the dishes to be served, then walked back and forth between the two private rooms. She walked back and forth countless times throughout the night, without touching a single bite of the dishes." Zhou Ying said this with a sigh. Although he was poor, he had gained some experience in Lexianlou. Last night, he knew at first glance that the jeweled and gold crown on Miss Li's head could not be gilded.

How heavy and solid must this thing be? It's hard for Miss Li to carry such a precious thing on her head, standing straight and walking around all night. Tsk tsk tsk.

"That's it? She just walked?" Jiang Shangxian's jaw dropped. "No way, girl, you went through all this trouble, just to walk outside? You don't even have a step count on WeChat, what's the point of walking?"

"Well, after walking for an hour and a half, we bumped into each other when Cui Shaoqing and Zhao Xueshi came out after finishing their meal."

Zhou Ying grinned, "Mr. Cui then greeted Miss Li, and Scholar Zhao followed suit."

Li Xueyan blushed as soon as she saw Zhao Shan, but fortunately she managed to keep herself calm and greeted Cui and Zhao with a blushing face. Because Jiang Shangxian had greeted Cui Bianxu in advance, Cui Bianxu rarely stopped and talked to her for a few more words.

"Why is Madam Li Wu here alone?" He said this calmly and glanced at his friend who had a silly look on his face. Looking at his expression, he really didn't know that someone was thinking about him.

When the two of them were having dinner just now, they had been talking about Li Zhong's case. The Jixian Hall where Zhao Shan was also aware of this matter and was pestering him to find out more.

Li Xueyan's cheeks flushed, and she kept glancing at Zhao Shan as she spoke: "The carrying pole is broken, and my maid has gone to find someone to fix it. I don't know when it will be fixed, so I'm just about to go out and take a look."

(A chariot is a sedan chair carried by four people, modeled after the structure of an architectural structure. Unlike the sedan chairs seen in TV dramas, it has three sides with a semi-open right side. People usually sit kneeling or cross-legged inside. It is a kind of "Rolls-Royce" of the Tang Dynasty, mostly used by people of high status for travel.)

Zhao Shan was a kindhearted man. He glanced at the time and said worriedly, "It's already this late, Miss Li. Why don't you have this servant go to the Prince of Rencheng's mansion to report the news and have someone come to pick you up?"

Li Xueyan blushed deeply when she heard these words of concern. Her forced composure faltered in an instant, and she was about to agree, but Cui Bianxu interrupted her, saying, "Why don't you just send him back? It's curfew now, and it would take a lot of time to go back and forth."

Zhao Shan was stunned, and after thinking seriously for a moment, he said, "But I only have one horse. How can I send it off?"

As he spoke, he clapped his hands together as if suddenly realizing something: "Miss Li, can you ride a horse? My horse is very docile, so I can lend it to you for a while. I'll send someone to return it tomorrow morning."

Cui Bianxu gritted his teeth. This guy is really useless! What nonsense is he talking about?

"It's curfew outside. It would be inconvenient for a young lady like her to return home alone. My guards also rode here today. Miss Li, you've always been a good rider. I'll give you a horse. I have some important things with me. Zhao Shan, please take Miss Li Wu back home."

"Ah? Me?" Zhao Shan was even more confused. He grabbed Cui Bianxu, who was about to run away, and asked in surprise, "What's the matter? It's so late. Isn't there any urgent case in the Dali Temple recently?"

How could his strength compare to Cui Bianxu's? That was the ultimate brute, full of strength. With a simple shake, he broke free. "Do I still need to explain to you about the Dali Temple?"

"You!" Zhao Shan didn't know what had gotten into him, as he suddenly started to act like a bad temper again. He was so angry that he wanted to jump up and beat him up, but Cui Bianxu had already hurried downstairs, leaving only his guard to tell the waiter: "Give my horse to Miss Li later, don't make a mistake."

Seeing this, Li Xueyan's heart was pounding and she screamed silently. She was overjoyed and secretly thanked Jiang Shangxian countless times. Really, she would never say bad things about Cui Bianxu again. This man was such a good person!

For a moment, only Zhao Shan, Li Xueyan, and Zhao Shan's servant were left. The atmosphere was a little awkward. Zhao Shan coughed lightly twice and bowed to Li Xueyan: "Miss Li, I'm sorry."

Li Xueyan dodged sideways and said shyly, "Excuse me, Master Zhao."

Zhou Ying and the others didn't know what happened next. Fortunately, at noon that day, Li Xueyan couldn't wait to come to Jiang Shangxian to share her happiness: "Auntie! You are so kind! Woo woo woo~"

Jiang Shangxian, who was embraced as soon as she entered the private room, froze for a moment. It was too close for her accustomed to. She carefully moved away from Li Xueyan and asked, "What's the matter? Are you and Mr. Zhao in love?"

The speed of development is comparable to that of a rocket. Who said that the ancients were reserved?

"Oh, that's annoying! What did you say!~" Li Xueyan shyly punched Jiang Shangxian on the chest. Fortunately, her strength was not strong enough, otherwise she suspected that her A would become -A.

Jiang Shangxian nervously protected his chest and took two steps back to maintain a safe distance before asking sincerely, "Then why is Wu Niang so... happy?"

There is a generation gap of three years. She and Li Xueyan are only two years apart. This shouldn’t be right!

Li Xueyan glared at her harmlessly, walked forward and took her arm affectionately, and they sat down together: "Last night, Zhao Shan sent me home." After saying this, she shyly covered her face with a handkerchief, twisting her buttocks, but she couldn't suppress the smile at the corner of her mouth.

"And then?" Jiang Shangxian was also a little anxious to hear the gossip. For this CP that came right to his doorstep, he had to kowtow to show respect, right?

"Then, Zhao Shan walked me all the way home before leaving. When I went in and looked back, he was still outside!" Li Xueyan twisted around happily, her eyes shining brightly as if tears could drip out. "He waited until the door was closed before leaving."

Jiang Shangxian was silent for a rare moment: "No more?"

"Is there anything else?" Li Xueyan became serious, thinking that she had done something wrong.

"Didn't you say anything on the way?" Jiang Shangxian was very disappointed. It was rare for Cui Bianxu to show kindness. What's wrong with this girl?

"I told you!"

Li Xueyan straightened up again. "Zhao Shanben is a gentleman. At least he warned me to be careful beforehand. He even said he wanted to exchange horses with me. His horse is docile. He also told me twice on the way that it was getting dark and asked me to ride slowly."

How is this not considered talking?

"Gone?"

"Gone!"

Jiang Shangxian's heart suddenly calmed down. How could she support this crappy CP?