Chapter 58: Lord Bo, please take it easy for a moment

Princess, we're about to reach the Marquis of Weinan's tavern.

Xiang Lan lifted the curtain to look, then said in a muffled voice: "Princess, don't blame me for speaking up, but when you see the Marquis of Weinan later, you... you should restrain yourself."

Otherwise, causing a scene would look bad...

There are really too many people in East Market; Xiang Lan truly worries that Princess Gao Yang and Chen Yan will start a quarrel, giving onlookers something to laugh at.

All I can do is give a polite reminder.

Gao Yang's face darkened: "Why do you tell me to restrain myself, but not tell that shameless scoundrel Chen Yan to restrain himself?"

Do you think the previous few times were all me causing trouble without reason?

Upon hearing this, Xiang Lan's expression turned panicked as she said: "I absolutely did not mean that; I only hope you can get along well with the Marquis of Weinan, and be more harmonious."

I definitely did not mean to say you were being unreasonable.

Princess Gao Yang let out a light snort: "I doubt you'd dare."

I know what you're worried about, but rest assured, I know my limits.

Xiang Lan: "......"

Rest assured?

She had been feeling reassured, but hearing this made her worry even more.

Recalling the previous incidents, Xiang Lan almost burst into tears of bitterness.

You say you didn't act unreasonably, yet as soon as the imperial marriage edict arrived, you went and kicked someone's door the very next day.

Good grief!

And it was the Marquis's mansion gate you kicked.

Are you in the right?

What's the difference between a noble Marquis having his gate kicked by a woman and directly having his face stepped on?

If you weren't a princess, they could have just killed you outright.

Now, about the second time.

Alright, this time you actually have a bit of a point; both of you were at fault.

But you were just arguing fine, yet you insisted on getting physical.

So how did it turn out?

You got beaten, right?

You felt satisfied, right?

As for the incident a couple of days ago...

Sigh~

It's not much different from the second time.

Sometimes Xiang Lan really suspects Princess Gao Yang has a brain disorder; otherwise, why would she know she won't gain any advantage yet still rush to get involved?

Hopefully this time they can stay a bit calmer and mind the presence of outsiders.

"......"

As the carriage drew nearer to the tavern, the outside grew noisier and noisier.

Princess Gao Yang frowned slightly and said, "Xiang Lan, see what's going on outside? Why is it so noisy?"

Xiang Lan lifted the curtain to look, then replied, "Princess, there are many people gathered outside the Marquis of Weinan's tavern, not sure what they're doing."

"Oh?" Princess Gao Yang said, somewhat surprised: "If I recall correctly, Chen Yan's tavern just opened today; why would there be so many people gathered in front of it?"

"I don't know, Princess, but didn't you say last time that the Marquis of Weinan's home-cooked food is delicious? I think it might be because of the food."

Princess Gao Yang nodded lightly: "That's true; if Chen Yan brings out the hot pot and the liquor that Father Emperor praises endlessly, it's understandable that more customers would come."

After having a hot pot meal at Chen Yan's place not long ago, she's been craving that flavor ever since.

The reason she came out today is first to keep an eye on Chen Yan and Changle, to prevent them from getting into something she doesn't know about.

Secondly, she also wants to have another hot pot to satisfy her craving.

"Princess, should we get out now? There are really too many people ahead; the carriage might not be able to pass."

Princess Gao Yang nodded: "Let Guard Fang stop, and we'll get out."

Xiang Lan then had the carriage driver, Guard Fang, stop, took out a 'footstool', placed it on the ground, and had Princess Gao Yang step on it to get down from the carriage.

"Princess, it's really lively."

Xiang Lan looked at the distant sea of people and couldn't help but exclaim: "The Marquis of Weinan's tavern is doing great business; who would have thought so many people would come to eat."

Princess Gao Yang said nothing more, glanced at the signboard, and murmured: "Zui Xian Lou, indeed it's just the kind of name that scoundrel would pick."

"Let's go, follow me inside to take a look."

Having said that, she strode straight toward the tavern.

Under Guard Fang's escort, the two passed safely through the crowd, entered the tavern, and just happened to catch Xiao Shunzi coming down from upstairs.

Upon seeing Xiang Lan, Xiao Shunzi immediately realized who the woman beside her wearing a white veil was.

He felt bitter inside, but with no other option, he hurried over and gave an apologetic smile: "Miss...... my young master isn't here......"

"Heh, you're quite loyal to him." Princess Gao Yang didn't let Xiao Shunzi finish, sneering: "I...... Miss have been to his place; the servants said he came to the tavern."

"Now you're saying he's not at the tavern."

"Do you know the consequences of deceiving this Miss?"

Beside them, the Guard Fang dressed as a groom's eyes turned cold, as if he would strike and seize the person before him at any moment.

Xiao Shunzi's face went pale, yet he gritted his teeth: "Miss, my young master has just left; you might as well go back."

Princess Gao Yang's captivating phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, just as Xiao Shunzi thought she was about to lose her temper.

But she suddenly laughed and said, "Who said I, this Miss, came to look for him?"

"I heard the hot pot at your Zui Xian Lou is quite good; can this lady have some hot pot?"

When she finished speaking, Princess Gao Yang ignored Xiao Shunzi and strode upstairs.

Xiao Shunzi, fearing that she would meet Chen Yan on the third floor, hurriedly and attentively led her toward the second floor.

But at that moment, a gentle voice suddenly came from behind.

"Cousin?"

Princess Gao Yang turned her head to look.

She saw a dignified young man dressed in a blue silk robe, his bearing majestic, holding a gift box and smiling at her.

Princess Gao Yang said calmly, "So it's cousin Zhangsun; may I ask why cousin has called me, is there something you need?"

The newcomer was indeed Zhangsun Chong, the eldest son of Zhangsun Wuji.

Because Zhangsun Chong is the nephew of Empress Changsun, she must address him as cousin.

Zhangsun Chong said with a smile, "I came today intending to support Chen's restaurant, and unexpectedly had the honor of meeting my cousin."

"I think you came looking for Chen, shall we go up together?"

Princess Gao Yang, after hearing that, gave Xiao Shunzi a meaning‑laden glance and readily agreed, "Fine, since cousin Zhangsun has spoken, I naturally cannot let him lose face."

Xiao Shunzi felt as if the sky had collapsed.

He originally intended to lead Princess Gao Yang to the second floor for a proper hot pot meal, and then figure out a way to get her away.

He did not expect to encounter the Duke of Qi's eldest son, who had come to support the restaurant, at this moment.

Everyone says that if you're here to support, and Chen Yan is upstairs, you can't just not come out to receive them, right?

When Chen Yan stepped out, the lies he had told instantly collapsed on their own.

Putting aside whether Princess Gao Yang might do something to him, just considering the unpleasant encounters Chen Yan and Princess Gao Yang had in previous meetings, their meeting today is unlikely to be a good thing.

Princess Gao Yang raised an eyebrow and said, "Xiao Shunzi, tell this lady now, has Chen Yan left?"

Zhangsun Chong, upon hearing that, asked in puzzlement, "Isn't Brother Chen in the restaurant?"

Xiao Shunzi fell silent, sighing inwardly, "Lord Bo, I truly have no way out."

"Please take it easy later."

"......"