novelaction Chapter 480 Step by Step
Chapter 480 Step by Step
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Princess Xingluo's face. She hesitated for a moment and suggested, "How about this? I see this flower boat is quite large and should be able to accommodate so many of us. When the sir and madam get on board, can they take us with them?"
"That's a good idea. It will be more lively with more people. Boss Huang won't refuse this time, right?"
Faced with Tang Yi's aggressiveness, Murong Yanhui felt disgusted and was about to refuse, but Yu Qingli secretly pulled his hand, signaling him not to be impulsive.
Murong Yanhui finally suppressed his anger and nodded reluctantly, but still said bluntly, "It's fine for me to go with you, but just don't disturb my wife. Also, except for this official and your wife, no one else can get on board."
Jin'er curled her lips when she heard this. It was obvious that these words were directed at her, but considering that it was a rare day for the young lady and the Crown Prince to go out for fun today, she didn't say anything else.
Murong Yanhui carefully helped Yu Qingli onto the boat. Xiluo and Changkong also went up to prepare tea and snacks. Then Tang Yi and Princess Xingluo followed closely and boarded the flower boat.
After getting on the flower boat, Murong Yanhui lit the river lanterns that had been prepared long ago, and together with Yu Qingli, carefully placed them into the river, as if they were precious treasures.
Those exquisite river lanterns quickly slid off the flower boat and fell into the river. They floated farther and farther away in the ups and downs of the river and soon merged with the other river lanterns, making it difficult to tell which one was released by them.
Xing Luo looked at the beautiful lanterns dotted in the river. Her eyes fell on Tang Yi's face beside her. Unfortunately, Tang Yi didn't seem to notice. Tang Yi's eyes were always on Yu Qingli at the bow of the boat.
Xing Luo suddenly felt a little ironic. This person was clearly invited to accompany him to watch the lanterns, but why was she always looking at someone else? The most infuriating thing was that the woman was not even a fraction as good as himself.
Xing Luo suppressed his unhappiness and took the initiative to talk. "Brother Yi, what are you looking at? Just now in the carriage, you seemed to be looking at them. Could it be that you have known this woman before?"
"What nonsense?"
Tang Yi was somewhat dissatisfied. He withdrew his gaze and drank the liquor on the table in front of him. It was extremely spicy and Tang Yi almost choked. He barely maintained his posture.
For some reason, this ordinary woman in front of him gave him an extremely familiar feeling. That kind of indifference and alienation seemed to be Yu Qingli, but her coquettish face was not fake, and her charming smile was not fake either. It was obvious that this woman should not be the saint Yu Qingli that he had been thinking about.
What's more, someone came to report today that he saw the woman on the wanted poster outside the city. Judging from the description of the person who reported, Yu Qingli should have fled the imperial city with Prince Yan. Due to his father's order, he did not go to chase her, but he could not let it go.
After Murong Yanhui and Yu Qingli finished releasing the river lanterns, they returned to the cabin. Xiluo quickly brought them the hot tea they had prepared.
"Master, Madam, please have some tea."
Murong Yanhui tested the water temperature first before bringing it to Yu Qingli. "The temperature is just right, it's not hot anymore."
"Thank you, Master Qi."
Yu Qingli took the teacup with a tender look on her face, while Xing Luo opposite her was full of envy. Such a harmonious couple is really rare, especially since the man is superior to the woman in every way. It is obvious that the woman should be the one to compromise, so why is it the man who takes care of the woman?
It’s really puzzling!
Tang Yi, more than Xing Luo, also couldn't figure this out. Therefore, he couldn't help but ask, "Boss Huang, there is something I don't understand. Could you please enlighten me?"
Murong Yan raised his eyes and said, "Sir, you have something to say, but I don't deserve your advice!"
"Excuse my bluntness, but there are millions of women in this world, why is Mr. Huang so infatuated with your wife?"
Murong Yanhui glanced at Tang Yi with a half-smile, "Young Master, this question is truly strange. Don't you know what it means to drink from a single scoop of water? There are many women in this world, but only this one can move my heart. As for why I'm only attracted to this one person, don't ask me. Even if you ask me, I wouldn't know the answer. Matters of the heart are always like drinking water; only the person who drinks it knows whether it's hot or cold."
Tang Yi fell into deep thought and suddenly asked, "Where are you from, Madam?"
Yu Qingli turned her head and glanced at Murong Yanhui, "My husband and I are both from Canghe."
"Canghe has also been there. The scenery of the Jiangnan water town there is quite nice. I wonder where in Canghe is Madam from?"
Yu Qingli lowered her eyes to hide the fierce look in them, "I didn't expect that you have also been to Canghe, but you must not have been to my hometown, which is in a small county town in the southwest."
"I see. I wonder how Madam and Boss Huang know each other?"
"This one……"
"Let me speak for you," Murong Yanhui took over, giving Yu Qingli a doting look. "I met my wife when I went to her hometown to do business. Back then, my business wasn't as prosperous as it is now. As the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Not only did my wife not despise my status, she was also very polite in chatting with me. I fell in love with her at first sight, and soon after, I went to her home to offer my betrothal gifts."
"So that's how it is. Is this such an ordinary acquaintance?"
Murong Yan smiled back and said, "There aren't so many things in this world that are so exciting and passionate. However, if you believe your emotions are passionate, they can burn like fire."
Tang Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone inquiring, "Listening to what Boss Huang said, it seems that he is very talented and well-educated."
"You are too kind, sir. I don't know that much. It's just that Madam likes to read books every day. Over time, she has been influenced by her surroundings, so naturally her speech has become more pedantic."
Seeing that this person spoke without making a single mistake, Tang Yi couldn't help but become more curious about him. A Canghe person chose to open a jade shop in Dongtang. If he didn't have impure intentions, he really couldn't find any other reason.
Tang Yi was about to say something when he heard the maid at the bow of the boat shout, "Master, Madam, come out and see! Fireworks are being set off outside."
Murong Yan put his arm around Yu Qingli's shoulders and said, "Madam, let's go out and take a look."
Yu Qingli obediently let Murong Yanhui take her out. Xing Luo, who was standing beside her, said to Tang Yi, "Let's go and take a look too."
Tang Yi didn't say anything, but stood up and walked out of the cabin with Xing Luo.
On the bow deck, Murong Yanhui and Yu Qingli had already chosen the best seats. Their eyes were fixed on the sky. The brilliant fireworks dyed the entire sky into daylight, fleeting but infinitely beautiful.
At this moment, everyone's heart seemed to calm down.
The beautiful scenery in front of me is intoxicating. The brilliant firelight falls on the faces of the people at the bow, making everyone's complexion look gloomy and unclear.
Princess Xingluo slowly closed her eyes and made a silent wish in her heart, hoping that Tang Yi would accompany her to watch every lantern festival in the future.
Murong Yanhui held Yu Qingli's slightly cold fingers, and transmitted his warmth from his fingertips to her heart.
Tang Yi looked a little serious. He frowned slightly as he looked at the fleeting fireworks. He really didn't know what was so good about them. They were fleeting. After a moment of prosperity, there was eternal silence and darkness. It would be better not to have this splendor from the beginning.
The fireworks gradually dissipated, the sky calmed down again, and stars twinkled in the vast and deep sky.
Murong Yanhui took the initiative to speak, "It's getting late, my dear, my wife and I will be leaving for now. If you like, you can continue to play here for a while."
As they were talking, Murong Yanhui prepared to get off the boat with Yu Qingli. Tang Yi felt a little reluctant, but he couldn't come up with a suitable reason. At this moment, a soldier hurriedly walked through the crowd and ran towards the river.
Murong Yanhui noticed the soldier with sharp eyes and thought to himself that it was not good. Could it be that the fake saint had been discovered? If Tang Yi knew that the saint was just a decoy, he might capture them at all costs. It seemed that they had to leave as soon as possible.
Yu Qingli also politely said goodbye to Princess Xingluo and others.
Tang Yi and Princess Xingluo also came ashore together. The soldier hurriedly came forward to greet Tang Yi and the others when he saw them. "Your Highness, I have something important to report."
"Has there been any news about the Saint?"
"Your Highness, the Saint that some people saw outside the city was a fake. I heard that those people were just using the Saint's name to deceive people."
Tang Yi remained calm, "I understand."
Tang Yi waved the soldier away and looked around for him. "Where are Boss Huang and the others?"
Although Princess Xingluo didn't know why Tang Yi cared so much about this ordinary merchant, she still replied respectfully, "They just left."
Tang Yi's face suddenly darkened, and he ordered the maid beside him, Jin'er, "Send Xing Luo back to the palace as soon as possible. I have something important to do."
"Your Highness..."
Tang Yi ignored Princess Xingluo and simply ordered the soldiers who had come earlier, "Gather the troops immediately. We need to rush to the Yuelai Inn in the city as soon as possible."
"Yes!"
Princess Xingluo grabbed Tang Yi's sleeve and said, "Your Highness, are you going to arrest Boss Huang and the others?"
Tang Yi glanced at her and frowned slightly, "Go back to the palace, this matter has nothing to do with you."
As Tang Yi spoke, he shook off Princess Xingluo's hand and hurriedly chased after her. His guess was right. This was just a trick of Murong Yanhui. The appearance of the saint outside the city was clearly a deliberate trap.
Murong Yanhui said that he really underestimated this person. However, since he had already arrived in Dong Tang, he should not think about leaving smoothly.