klisemfg Chapter 11 Funny! Who is this handsome guy?
Chapter 11 Funny! Who is this handsome guy?
The next morning, at the Bafangke Teahouse.
Zhai Rongyu climbed the stairs and chose a seat by the window. She looked around and decided this was the best spot. She could clearly see who was entering downstairs.
"Waiter, bring me a pot of tea and some of your shop's signature snacks."
"Alright! Please wait a moment, sir/madam~"
Zhai Rongyu gestured for Shuang'er to sit down.
"Miss, this isn't appropriate..."
Shuang'er was a little hesitant.
Zhai Rongyu stood up abruptly and pressed her down into the seat opposite him. "What's wrong with that? Just sit down!"
"Miss……"
Shuang'er was somewhat moved.
Oh dear, the young lady treats her so well.
Zhai Rongyu walked around to her seat and sat down.
She glanced out the window; below, people were coming and going, creating quite a lively scene.
This Bafangke Teahouse is a place where information is readily available.
In the original book, the Sixth Prince loved to come here to exchange information.
She had intended to go directly to his residence, but rumors were spreading outside that the Minister's residence and the Sixth Prince's residence had close ties. If she were to appear at the Sixth Prince's residence again, her father would likely be tied to him.
How can that work!
She was the one who took advantage of Lao Liu; there was absolutely no reason for Lao Liu to tie her up!
Besides, she quite liked her father and sister. Since the plot had already gone astray and no punishment was coming her way, she might as well help the Zhai family change their fate.
Sixth Prince, come to this teahouse and ask where would be a good place to build a Taoist temple. It's a "chance encounter" anyway, so I'm not worried about what others might say.
Lost in thought, the waiter had already brought over the tea and snacks.
"Please enjoy your meal, sir!"
Zhai Rong waved her hand, and the waiter withdrew.
Just then, a commotion broke out downstairs.
Zhai Rongyu took a piece of pastry and ate it while watching the commotion through the window.
Hey!
It was no big deal when I looked, but I actually saw that old man!
Zhai Rongyu's eyes lit up.
As expected, my connection with money is unstoppable!
Sixth brother! Here I come!
She threw the pastries on the table, clapped her hands, and ran down the stairs.
Shuang'er quickly chased after her, calling out, "Miss! Wait for me!"
Zhai Rong rushed to the Sixth Prince and suddenly stopped.
She revealed a sweet and well-behaved smile.
"Hi! Sixth Prince, what a coincidence!"
The Sixth Prince was startled by the sudden appearance of a face. After recognizing Zhai Rongyu, his lips twitched slightly, and he instinctively clutched his purse tighter. "Second Miss Zhai...it's you..."
Zhai Rongyu's smile widened when she saw his little gesture.
[My buddy, you can't hide it anymore~]
Upon hearing this strange sound, a man beside the Sixth Prince raised an eyebrow.
This sound...
Jun Ce's probing gaze fell on Zhai Rongyu.
Is she speaking?
Is that the infamous daughter of the Zhai family?
She's not as ugly as the rumors say.
It's just that his personality...
He had some doubts that the voice he had just heard was hers, since it was hard to imagine that she was the one with that otherworldly and stunningly beautiful face.
Did I hear it wrong?
Not sure, check again.
Zhai Rong felt uneasy under the gaze of those around her.
Turning my head, my eyes instantly lit up with stars!
[Holy crap! Who's this handsome guy?]
[Four outfits minus three, and he still looks incredibly handsome!]
Is someone who looks like that even human?
[I'm an excavator, I'm about to start working: [Exclamation marks]...]
Jun Ce: ...It's her.
It’s a pity that he has a mouth.
Jun Ce accepted almost immediately why he could hear her thoughts.
He has been a prodigy since childhood.
He wasn't surprised at all that he had any strange abilities.
Seeing Zhai Rongyu staring at Jun Ce, the Sixth Prince felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly introduced her, "Second Miss Zhai, this is my..."
"Ahem..." Jun Ce cleared his throat.
The Sixth Prince paused, realizing that his uncle didn't want to reveal his identity.
Indeed, wouldn't the title of Regent Prince terrify the naive Miss Zhai?
So he changed his words, saying, "My...friend. You call him...call him..."
"My courtesy name is Huaixu."
Jun Ce interrupted, his tone cold and indifferent.
The Sixth Prince opened his folding fan to conceal his surprise.
Uncle Wang actually exchanged courtesy names with her?
Who would dare call him that?
Anyway, in all his life, he had never heard anyone call him by his courtesy name, Uncle Wang.
Zhai Rongyu also looked confused.
She read novels casually and didn't remember anyone named Huai Xu.
I guess it's just another minor character with no role to speak of.
She didn't take it to heart and said casually, "Brother Huaixu, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
The Sixth Prince was so frightened that he stumbled.
He looked at Zhai Rongyu with pity, as if he could already see her head rolling on the ground.
Jun Ce replied casually, "Miss Zhai, it's a pleasure to meet you."
The Sixth Prince's fan fell to the ground with a "thud".
Is this still the arrogant and ruthless Uncle Wang he knew?
Why are you suddenly being so polite?
Zhai Rong asked in confusion, "What's wrong with the Sixth Prince? Why can't he hold the fan steady?"
[Your mind isn't working properly, and your hands are shaking. You were even stuttering just now. Sixth Brother, you're seriously ill! You need treatment!]
Jun Ce smiled slightly.
The Sixth Prince chuckled sheepishly, "It was just a slip of the hand."
Remembering her business, Zhai Rongyu gave the Sixth Prince a sly smile and said, "Why is Your Highness here in this small teahouse? Could it be that you're also here to choose a location for my Taoist temple?"
Sixth Prince: “…”
I'd really appreciate it.
Please don't remind me of this, okay?
"Miss Zhai, you've misunderstood. I've come here to..."
"Cough cough..." Jun Ce clenched his fist and put it to his lips.
Zhai Rongyu looked at Jun Ce and said speechlessly, "Brother Huaixu, if your throat is not feeling well, I have a prescription here that you can take back and drink."
Jun Ce: ...
He cleared his throat. "You know medicine?"
"Know a little bit."
[They can even bring the dead back to life.]
[You're very modest, and I listen to you.]
Jun Ce was surprised.
He composed himself and said in a deep voice, "Then thank you very much, Miss Zhai."
After saying that, he gave a look to the guard beside him.
The guard then produced paper and pen from somewhere and handed them to Zhai Rongyu.
Zhai Rongyu's lips twitched.
Good heavens, isn't this a gender-swapped version of Shuang'er?
She didn't hesitate and immediately wrote down a prescription.
Jun Ce took it and looked at it, his surprise deepening.
Although he was not an expert in pharmacology, he knew that the herbs listed above were not ordinary cough remedies, and that his use of the herbs was bold yet ingenious.
I need to take it back and have someone take a look.
If it truly has miraculous effects, perhaps that person's illness...
His gaze fixed intently on Zhai Rongyu, and he solemnly put the prescription into his pocket. "Thank you."
Zhai Rongyu waved her hand, "It's nothing, no need to be so polite."
She glanced at the Sixth Prince, a sly glint in her eyes, "Brother Huaixu, if you really want to thank me, I do have a favor I'd like to ask you to do."
"Oh? What's the matter?"
"The Sixth Prince promised to help me build a Taoist temple. I'm new to the capital and don't know anyone here. I wonder if I could ask Brother Huaixu to supervise the construction?"
"puff--"
The Sixth Prince nearly coughed up blood. Before Jun Ce could respond, he hurriedly said, "Miss Zhai, why are you doing this!"
“If Miss Zhai is worried about the progress of the repairs, she can simply hire someone with free time,” the Sixth Prince glanced cautiously at Jun Ce, “He’s no good, he’s very busy…”
"How about this, I'll send someone back to the manor right now to deliver the silver notes to the Minister's residence. Three thousand taels, no, five thousand taels of silver! Is that alright?"
Zhai Rongyu pursed her lips.
"Hey Sixth Brother, I've officially declared you a prime target."
"With that amount, it's very difficult for me to handle this!"
A faint smile appeared in Jun Ce's eyes. This Miss Zhai was quite interesting. Perfect timing; the sixth brother had messed up an official matter a few days ago, so he'd teach him a lesson.
He said in a deep voice, "Ten thousand taels, in gold."
"I will send it to Miss Zhai today."
Sixth Prince: ...I wanted to cry but had no tears.
But he dared not disobey his uncle's words... He immediately ordered his attendant to go to the palace to fetch the money.
Zhai Rongyu was somewhat surprised.
Why does this sixth brother listen to him so much?
Never mind! As long as I have money!
She laughed, her mouth stretching almost to the back of her ears.
This handsome guy is a good date!
[Judging from how scared Lao Liu is, could he be an NPC with an alias?]
Anyone will do, as long as it's not that freakish, demonic regent.