Chapter 390: Handsome Supervisor Flirts Ferociously 13

The capital market is always bustling.

The two are similar in age, and later confirmed to be accomplices, so they naturally hit it off quickly, addressing each other as brothers.

"No, Cui brother, why do I feel you're not just strolling but seem to have a destination?"

Soon they arrived at the tavern that Qi Yiqiu often frequents in the original storyline, and Jin Chen timely proceeded with the matchmaking.

Facing his teasing, Cui Chengping's cheeks flushed slightly, and he gave a light cough twice.

"Not hiding it from Your Highness, I… the person I admire often comes here, so I wanted to come and have a look."

"I see, then if I don't go, it would seem unfeeling and ruin a good match."

Jin Chen solemnly closed his fan, tapped the jade bone tip against his palm, and said, "Either way, I have nothing to do today, so I'll accompany you for a drink and see if we can meet your beloved."

To cause trouble for Jin Hua Xuan, he is indeed professional.

"Then, thank you, Your Highness."

Cui Chengping's face overflowed with joy.

The two entered the tavern together, their looks and bearing both handsome, instantly drawing the attention of many seated in the main hall.

The waiter, seeing that the two were either rich or noble, became extremely enthusiastic, after all, they were at the emperor's doorstep; perhaps they'd encounter some high-ranking officials.

"Please come in, gentlemen, may I ask what you'd like to order?"

Cui Chengping looked toward the second floor, where Qi Yiqiu's usual window seat was; he was indeed there today.

The youth wore white clothes with his hair tied high, his bearing graceful and elegant.

... but there was more than one person.

Upon seeing his beloved opposite Jin Hua Xuan, his face darkened and he sighed.

Jin Chen didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

He had just been interrupted by a petty person while spending time with his wife, and now he couldn't bear to see others being affectionate.

Moreover, the two main characters haven't officially confirmed their relationship yet.

"What are you staring at? Go up, aren't you looking for your beloved?"

"Your… Chen brother, maybe we should forget it today."

Cui Chengping felt somewhat disheartened, his tone sinking.

Jin Chen silently complained about his lack of ambition, then directly dragged him upstairs.

"Hesitation means defeat, hesitation means no wife; you'd better think it through."

Cui Chengping, suddenly dragged upstairs: "……"

Where did this twisted logic come from?

"Yo, why are you here too?"

Jin Chen raised his voice, slinging an arm around Cui Chengping's shoulder, "Turns out your rival… oh."

Cui Chengping, daring to entertain a rude idea, firmly covered Jin Chen's mouth.

He broke out in a cold sweat!

How can this Your Highness be so unrestrained in speech!

Their commotion was still noticed by the person at the window.

Jin Hua Xuan was the first to notice the two, his face darkening.

What kind of cursed day is this? Two people he dislikes actually came in together.

Qi Yiqiu, meanwhile, was somewhat surprised.

"Chengping brother? Why are you here too… and who is this?"

The formal welcoming banquet to introduce the princes hasn't taken place yet, so many officials still don't know what the Third and Fifth Princes look like.

Jin Chen pried open Cui Chengping's hand, pointing at Jin Hua Xuan, "He, I'm your cheap older brother."

Jin Hua Xuan's eyelid twitched, and he had to speak: "Third brother, why are you out as well?"

"You opened this tavern? I'm not even allowed to come?" Jin Chen rolled his eyes.

Qi Yiqiu was startled, about to salute, but Jin Hua Xuan stopped him.

"How did the two of you come in together?"

Jin Hua Xuan couldn't help but think of something.

Could it be that the Cui family already supports Jin Chen?

I once extended an olive branch like that, but the old-fashioned Cui Yu didn't budge—what does Jin Chen have to rely on!

"I came in with a friend to drink; does my older brother have to meddle?" Jin Chen unfolded his jade fan, waving it indifferently.

Then he shoved Cui Chengping.

Cui Chengping took out a silk pouch from his pocket, walked a few steps, and handed it to Qi Yiqiu.

"You said earlier you wanted some soothing fragrances, otherwise you'd easily feel unwell during daily training with Uncle Qi."

"I commissioned a Daoist from Kunlun Mountain to obtain the ingredients in this pouch; they are precious medicinal herbs. I originally intended to send them straight to the General's residence, but I didn't expect to meet you here today."

Qi Yiqiu was greatly surprised; he hadn't expected that a casual complaint he made a few months ago would be remembered by Cui Chengping.

"Thank you, Chengping brother; I really like it."

He and Cui Chengping have known each other since childhood, getting along without many reservations, and he complained: "You don't know, my father suddenly said he'd increase the training load, which scared me to death!"

Cui Chengping was amused by his lively expression and laughed out loud: "Then I'll tell Uncle Qi later to not be so hard-hearted."

"Sure, sure! He will definitely heed your advice."

Qi Yiqiu nodded vigorously at once.

Their interaction was carefree and cheerful, yet it made Jin Hua Xuan opposite them look increasingly grim.

I've been pursuing him relentlessly for over a month, and Qi Yiqiu has only just loosened his attitude—how can he laugh so happily in front of this person!

He was unhappy, but Jin Chen grew cheerful, chose a spot not far from them, sat down, and greeted Cui Chengping.

Cui brother, come sit down, don't disturb my Dage while he discusses important matters; after finishing the drink, go to the neighboring street for another stroll.

He deliberately spoke the latter half of the sentence very clearly.

The tavern's location is excellent, right across from the bustling main street market, and behind it is Smoke Willow Lane in the neighboring street.

Qi Yiqiu's smile faltered slightly, "Chengping brother... you... want to go to the neighboring street?"

Cui Chengping didn't know what Jin Chen meant by saying that, but he felt there must be some reason, and didn't object.

But that place is very chaotic, you...

Qi Yiqiu wanted to stop him from going, but after thinking, he felt he had no standing to persuade, and his face scrunched up.

Yiqiu, they want to go, let them go—what does it have to do with you?

"I..." Qi Yiqiu was at a loss for words again.

Yeah, he again had no standing to stop Cui Chengping from going.

But thinking about it, his heart inexplicably began to feel a bit sour.

Jin Chen hadn't expected that the Brocade Splendid Pavilion could also add fuel to the fire, and he laughed heartily to himself there.

In the original plot, the Brocade Splendid Pavilion initially only sought the support of the Qi Family and the Red Feather General before pursuing Qi Yiqiu; later, both were framed by Jin Changyou's design, and only after spending a few days at the bottom of the cliff did their relationship become confirmed.

But it's still early now.

To prevent the little general Qi from being brainwashed by the Brocade Splendid Pavilion and becoming an enemy of myself and Xuan Che, it's better to change him early.

That is, Cui Chengping is too dense; otherwise there wouldn't be any business for the Brocade Splendid Pavilion.

【Host, I advise you not to laugh.】

0731 looked at Xuan Che, who had already rushed to the outside of the tavern, and kindly reminded.

【What are you doing?】

【Little Pitiful One has come looking for you here.】

【……】

Jin Chen's smile instantly vanished, and belatedly he felt a bit guilty.

Cui Chengping also sensed Qi Yiqiu's little emotion, seemed to understand Jin Chen's meaning, suppressed his excitement and sat opposite Jin Chen.

Chen brother, rest assured, if you want to go to Smoke Willow Lane, I'll accompany you.

Xuan Che, who had just gone upstairs, heard this, his steps paused, and his fierce gaze swept over.

Meeting his gaze, Jin Chen: "……"

Good heavens.