Chapter 56 - Meeting Fu Shaoyuan by Chance
Zhuo Qingfan pulled Zhuo Qingyan around the shops one by one. Although he was not familiar with this place, he could read more than half of the names of the shops, and so could Mo Yu. She did not have many opportunities to go out, and only knew that there were a few stores here.
The three of them stood in front of an imposing shop. There was a large golden signboard in front of the door with three big words written on it, "Aroma Gathering House"!
She dragged Zhuo Qingfan around the area three times before finally returning to the main street. Just as she was about to go to the next store, a few riders passed by. Looking at the laughing faces of the riders, Zhuo Qingyan couldn't help but twitch her mouth: "You're so arrogant, why don't you fall to your death!"
"Puff …" Zhuo Qingfan laughed and put his arm around her shoulders, "Don't try to get along with these rich kids, they are all doing this in the name of their family. Even one of them is not as powerful as you."
"Really? I don't even have half of my hair. " Zhuo Qingyan stuck out her tongue at him mischievously.
"Haha …" "Come on, let's go. Your big bro will invite you to the restaurant at the front of the building. I heard that it's not bad." Zhuo Qingfan raised his brows.
"Heard? You've never been there? What if I get screwed? " Zhuo Qingyan pouted.
Mo Yu immediately stretched her head over: "Young Masters, don't be afraid, Mo Yu has money here."
"Where did you get the money?" Zhuo Qingfan stared blankly.
"Miss … "No, young master gave it to me. I still have a lot of money from last time. I should eat at a restaurant anyway …" Because of a slip of the tongue, Mo Yu immediately stuck out her tongue.
The three of them entered the Hundred Taste Tower and went to the window on the second floor. Because of the winter, the windows were still open, but there was a thin transparent sheet of paper stuck to the window, making it very bright.
As soon as the dishes were served, the standard four dishes and a pot of wine were served.
As soon as they had eaten two mouthfuls, it became lively downstairs. The three of them looked around and saw that it was the young masters who were riding on horses and making a ruckus in the street just now.
After entering the restaurant, they all rushed to the second floor.
The position they chose was four tables away from them, and there were bamboo curtains that could be put down to block it.
Just as the bamboo curtain was falling, Fu Shaoyuan who was seated just happened to see Zhuo Qingfan who was sitting beside Zhuo Qingyan. His eyes moved and said something to the others as he pushed aside the bamboo curtain and walked over with large strides.
"Brother Zhuo, I didn't expect to meet you here …" Fu Shaoyuan laughed and said loudly.
The three of them were stunned at the same time. Zhuo Qingyan and Mo Yu did not recognize this person and was naturally stunned, but a trace of impatience and disgust instantly flashed through Zhuo Qingfan's eyes.
This caused Zhuo Qingyan to be a little surprised. Had this person offended her before?
However, he was still the crown prince's son, so Zhuo Qingfan stood up and bowed to him. "Greetings, Crown Prince An. Greetings, Crown Prince An."
"No, there's no need for this, everyone is here to play, this is …" Because of his estrangement, Fu Shaoyuan was a little uncomfortable, so she immediately changed the topic.
"This is …" "My little brother!" Zhuo Qingfan almost blurted it out.
"Oh? Since when did Brother Zhuo have a brother? Didn't I hear that there are only two girls in Minister Zhuo? " Fu Shaoyuan was also somewhat confused.
"Please forgive me, Prince An. I am one of Brother's little brothers that you have taken in. I am here to visit Brother Mo Yan as a New Year gift from the capital." Zhuo Qingyan also stood up and respectfully greeted him.
Just this set of words caused Zhuo Qingfan and Mo Yu to be completely dumbfounded.
"Oh, so that's how it is. Quickly take a seat. I've disturbed the elegance of the three of you. It's my fault. The main reason is because I came to say hello when I saw Brother Zhuo here." Fu Shaoyuan was also a little embarrassed. It was very impolite to question others the moment he came.
"Master Fu, you should hurry. I see that you are here with your friends for a meal. Don't make them anxious." Zhuo Qingfan said with a slightly cold voice.
"Brother Zhuo, do you have any objections to me? Why is it always so estranged? Furthermore, our families are also considered to be friends with each other. If Minister Zhuo has nothing to do, he can just walk around the house of the Duchy, and your brother Zhuo Qingping and this prince are very happy to see each other. If I have done anything wrong, I hope that Brother Zhuo can point out that this prince will definitely … " Fu Shaoyuan also put on a straight face.
"Your Highness is too serious. I am just a mere third rank official. How could I dare pick on you? Your Highness Fu is overpraising me too much." Zhuo Qingfan said coldly.
"Zhuo …" "Zhuo Qingfan you …" Fu Shaoyuan pointed at him angrily.
I hope that you do not take offense to something that he did not intend to do. I believe that you can understand what my brother is like in the Zhuo Mansion, and perhaps you do not know that the Minister Zhuo has very strict rules that forbid a bastard to befriend a powerful member of the imperial court. Even if you want to form a relationship with him, you must first inform Master Shang Shu, so, my brother is not here to target you. Zhuo Qingyan smiled at him.
"Ah?" There was such a rule? "I've never heard that this Minister Zhuo is really capable. His son, if his daughter doesn't manage him well, she will use a concubine to vent her anger. He sure is capable …" Fu Shaoyuan laughed in ridicule.
"Master Fu, there are too many people here. I hope you don't want a critic's father." Zhuo Qingfan frowned again.
Zhuo Qingyan reached out to pull him, "Brother, the Crown Prince didn't say anything. He's been standing there for a long time, let's just sit down. People who don't know what's going on think that we've gotten into some kind of conflict.
Zhuo Qingfan looked at her in surprise. What was this girl planning today?
But in Fu Shaoyuan's eyes, it was fear.
He immediately pulled over a chair from the side and pressed down the dazed Zhuo Qingfan with his hand. "Brother Zhuo, it's all my fault. There's no need to think too much into it.
As he spoke, he immediately poured himself a cup. Seeing that the wine in front of them was all full, he raised his cup and smiled as he clinked it with theirs.
The three of them were helpless, this Fu Shaoyuan really did not know what to say, he was truly a fool, but he was very passionate, and they didn't know if they should hand it over.
Zhuo Qingfan could not refuse anymore, so he could only drink the wine in the cup, but when Zhuo Qingfan wanted to drink it, he quickly grabbed the cup: "You can't drink it, Wang …" Big Brother will scold me to death, no way! "
Zhuo Qingyan sighed helplessly, "I can't get drunk even if I had a drink. Besides, is it easy for me to come out once?"
"That won't do either. If anything happens, don't think about coming out again in the future." Zhuo Qingfan gave her a warning.
"Fine, fine, I don't drink alcohol. Can I have some tea? Steward!" Zhuo Qingyan glared back at him.
Seeing the interaction between the two, Fu Shaoyuan couldn't help but laugh, "Hehe, the relationship between you two brothers is really good.
The two of them awkwardly smiled at him, and after conversing with Fu Shaoyuan for a while, the person on the other side called for him, and he returned, the three of them quickly finished their food and left.