Chapter 123

Chunman Lou.

"Afraid of suddenly coming to supplement chicken."

"Loving the pear well."

"The persimmon has always been ripe."

"The joy of my braised shrimp."

"The fanaticism of the fragrance held at this moment."

"The mouth, always gnawing deeply!"

Chen Yan led Zhu Yi, humming a little tune, and stepped into the Luanchao Xiaozhu.

After "Clouds and Flowers" became popular in Chang'an, Jiang Li rarely received guests, but the small residence was exceptionally popular every day...

Everyone wanted to catch a glimpse of the Flower Courtesan.

When the man humming the tune in the crowd approached, that deeply remembered face entered Lvluo's line of sight; she recognized the person at a glance and said in surprise, "Cao... are you Young Master Cao?!"

"Little girl, hey, long time no see!"

Chen Yan also recognized that she was Jiang Li's little maid, waved his hand, greeted her enthusiastically, and teased, "Your cheeks have gotten rounder; looks like the food is good..."

For a moment, the guests in the residence all cast their gazes over, filled with shock, excitement, and joy...

They never expected that they wouldn't see the Flower Courtesan, but would instead see that Young Master Cao who had placed the Flower Courtesan on a pedestal.

Doukou on the balcony also noticed the movement below, walked quickly into the room, stopped beside Jiang Li, who was listlessly applying makeup, and whispered, "Mistress, Young Master Cao is here..."

"Doukou, I said I wouldn't see guests these days, and told you to turn everyone away..."

The listless Jiang Li didn't listen carefully and blurted it out, but before she could finish, she keenly caught the key word and raised her head abruptly, "Wait!"

"Who did you just say?"

"Which Young Master Cao?"

Those originally dull and lifeless beautiful eyes instantly ignited with color.

The soft voice confirming it trembled slightly, full of anticipation...

"It's that Young Master Cao who wrote 'Clouds and Flowers' and whom you've been thinking about!"

Hearing this, Doukou smiled softly and said, "He has come looking for you..."

As her personal maid, Doukou naturally knew the reason why her mistress was losing weight, unable to eat or sleep.

Everything stemmed from that mysterious Young Master Cao.

"Who's thinking about him?"

Jiang Li rolled her eyes and spat.

She paused, then urged impatiently, "Hurry and invite him upstairs..."

Doukou looked at her Flower Courtesan mistress, whose body was more honest than her mouth, and shook her head helplessly.

A moment later.

"Young Master Cao, please this way!"

After Lvluo led Chen Yan up to the balcony, she and Doukou exited together.

"Hmm~ still that familiar fragrance!"

Chen Yan sniffed lightly, walked into the room familiarly, approached the woman sitting before the vanity, placed his hands on her fragrant shoulders, and praised, "Miss Jiang Li, you've become even more charming..."

Why wouldn't they say that a short separation is better than a new marriage?

Having not come for a while, he was still a bit greedy for her body...

"Hmph!"

Jiang Li didn't answer, just hummed lightly to express her dissatisfaction.

"What's wrong?"

Chen Yan moved to the woman's front, lifted her chin with his fingertips, and asked with a smile, "Who has made our Miss Jiang Li unhappy?"

At this moment, the beautiful Flower Courtesan looked just like a wronged little creature.

"You heartless man, you finally decided to come..."

The corners of Jiang Li's eyes turned slightly red, her eyelashes trembled, and she said resentfully, "You haven't appeared for so long; I thought Young Master Cao had found a new love and forgotten this old flame!"

Counting carefully, this man before her had been gone for nearly a month...

She had hoped for his arrival every day, only to be disappointed every day, keeping the empty bed alone.

It was as if she had been abandoned.

"How could that be?"

Chen Yan raised an eyebrow and coaxed, "Young Master Cao couldn't love this old flame, Miss Jiang Li, enough; how could I bear to forget?"

As he spoke, the back of his hand gently stroked the woman's delicate cheek.

"A man's mouth is a deceiving ghost!"

"Young Master Cao, count for yourself how many days it's been since you came..."

Jiang Li bit her red lips and said in a tea-like tone, "I'm afraid you were entangled by some other sister again, treating me so coldly!"

That stunning face, combined with her wronged appearance, was truly pitiful to behold...

Yet it was silently telling of her longing!

"There are no sisters..."

Chen Yan appreciated it with interest, without much turbulence, and explained with a smile, "I had business and left Chang'an!"

"And now that I'm back, I came straight to Luanchao Xiaozhu to see our Miss Jiang Li!"

Don't say it, really don't say it, Chen Yan hadn't seen his little green tea for a long time...

No, what little green tea; she was clearly a good sister who understood people.

"Ahem!"

"I'm not that kind of woman who's easily coaxed..."

Jiang Li turned her head away, acting haughty.

"That's why I specifically brought a few gifts for our Miss Jiang Li to apologize!"

Chen Yan's lips curled slightly upward as he said, "I wonder if they can bring a smile to the beauty?"

As he spoke, he took out a box he had brought with him.

He pushed it lightly toward the vanity table.

"What gifts?"

Jiang Li followed the trajectory of the push, asking curiously.

She never expected that the lover she had been thinking about would actually bring gifts so thoughtfully...

It seemed he really did care about her.

"Strange objects that can outline and highlight a girl's stunning figure!"

Chen Yan licked his lips, opened the box unhurriedly, and said with meaningful intent.

"What kind of clothes are these?"

"They're so strange..."

Jiang Li reached out, picked up a piece of clothing from the box that was surprisingly thin, and examined it, feeling puzzled.

Moreover, the design of this dress made even her feel a bit shy...

After all, the one she was holding was fully named: Ruffled Moonlight Sexy Light Luxury Pure Polka Dot Suspender Nightgown.

And the ones not picked up were:

Suspender Bowknot Slit Lace-up Super Spicy Cutout Dating Battle Robe Short Dress.

Ancient Style Dream Butterfly Disc Button Cutout Lace-up Perspective Cheongsam Uniform.

"Won't you know once you put it on?"

Chen Yan blinked and grinned wickedly.

"This..."

Jiang Li was a bit hesitant at first, but quickly completed her mental construction and said, "Then shall I put it on for Young Master Cao to see?"

Although these dresses were very shameful, the novel designs piqued the Flower Courtesan's interest, and she couldn't help but want to try them.

Immediately after, Jiang Li didn't hesitate and began to change in front of him.

Not bad! Good things must have good models... Chen Yan pursed his lips, praising in his heart.

The craftsmanship of this era couldn't produce black silk, but a skilled tailor could cut such dresses according to the hand-drawn design diagrams he provided.

It was already gratifying enough.

Moreover, the battle robe and the figure could be said to complement each other, achieving each other!

"Young Master Cao, how is it?"

"Does it look good?"

After Jiang Li changed into the one in her hand, she lifted the hem of the skirt and spun around, looking at Chen Yan with full anticipation.

"Beautiful as the peach blossoms of the third spring, pure as the chrysanthemums of the ninth autumn!"

Chen Yan nodded incessantly and laughed, "I'm afraid no man could resist Miss Jiang Li now..."

Only at this moment, the desire in his eyes was pitifully small; there was more pure appreciation for his own art.

"You just know how to coax people to be happy!"

Jiang Li, having received the praise, was overjoyed and asked softly, "Are these dresses all for me?"

"Of course!"

Chen Yan nodded and said, "Besides these, there's another good object..."

As he spoke, he took a picture album from his robes.

Jiang Li took it, opened it, and was completely stunned, her face blushing, and she scolded coquettishly, "How can someone carry a Spring Palace Painting with them?"

"Young Master Cao, could it be that you dislike my skills and that I don't serve you comfortably enough?"