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Chapter 16 Repeating the same trick
As she spoke, Qiuyue slowly got rid of her initial restraint and became more confident and confident.

"I didn't expect that Miss Qiuyue is not only a good cook, but also knows every scene in Hangzhou very well."

"To be honest with you, Brother Gengyao, I have heard about the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou for a long time and have always yearned for it, but I have never had the chance to visit it! Now that I have the opportunity, I came to Hangzhou. In addition to handling official business, I also want to take a look around. It's just that I have no one to guide me, which is quite a pity! I wonder if Miss Qiuyue has time to be my guide and take me to visit the scenery around West Lake!"

After saying this, he looked at Nian Qiuyue quietly, feeling uneasy.

Nian Qiuyue's face turned slightly red. She glanced at Nian Gengyao, lowered her head and said nothing!
'Brother Gengyao?'

Little did he know that Nian Gengyao was deeply shocked at this time, and Nian Qiuyue had never been in officialdom and did not know the etiquette.

Nian Gengyao had been in official career for a long time, so he certainly would not ignore the Brother Gengyao mentioned by Li Yan, nor would he think that it was a slip of the tongue by the Tenth Master. The Tenth Master was so humble, and considering the current situation, he must have fallen in love with his sister.

At this time, Nian Gengyao was both happy and worried. He was happy because the Tenth Master had a bright future and a strong background. If his sister could marry the Tenth Master, it would be a great blessing, and he would have a solid backer in the future. But he was worried because the Tenth Master was in his prime and had an unstable personality. He might just be acting on impulse and just want to have fun. What would happen to his sister in the future?
But it was not the time to think about these things. Seeing his sister looking at him shyly, he smiled and said, "I grew up in Hangzhou City and I am very familiar with this place. Why don't you let Qiuyue serve you and lead you around Hangzhou City during your stay?"

Seeing Qiuyue didn't refuse, Li Yan said happily: "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Qiuyue!"

"Brother Gengyao, come, have a drink! The dishes cooked by Miss Qiuyue are so delicious. I didn't expect that Miss Qiuyue is not only beautiful, but also kind-hearted and intelligent. Brother Gengyao is so lucky!" Li Yan became even more enthusiastic.

One was trying to win her over, the other was trying to flatter her. They both had a great time at the banquet. Before leaving, Li Yan said, "It's settled. I'll pick up Miss Qiuyue tomorrow morning!"

Escorted by the guards and sitting in a bumpy sedan chair, Li Yan returned to the imperial envoy's residence half asleep and half awake, just in time to meet the long-awaited Hangzhou prefect Li Duo who came to pay him a visit.

"Congratulations, Master Shi, on being promoted to Prince!"

After waiting for most of the day, Li Duo did not show any impatience, and his face was full of flattery.

Li Yan's mind was still on Nian Qiuyue, and he was drunk, so he wanted to have a good sleep, so he said casually: "Thank you, Lord Li. I wonder what you came for?"

Li Duo sensed Li Yan's impatience, not knowing where he had offended Li Yan, and became even more panicked. He hurriedly said, "I know that Master Shi is raising money and grain for disaster relief. Hangzhou officials and gentry have prepared 500,000 taels of silver and 400,000 dan of grain for Master Shi. Please accept the money, Master Shi!"

After saying that, he took out an account book and a stack of banknotes, placed them on the table next to Li Yan, and then stood aside respectfully.

Li Yan picked up the account book and flipped through it casually. He didn't want to hit the gift giver, then smiled and said, "Master Li is thoughtful. Let's follow the rules of Suzhou. The grain will be transported to Yangzhou by your people in Hangzhou and handed over to Tian Wenjing. The banknotes will be kept with me!"

"Everything shall be done according to Master Shi's wishes!"

"Well, I'm a little tired today, so I won't keep Lord Li. I'll invite Lord Li to a gathering another day!" Li Yan said.

Li Duo looked at Li Yan's red face and reek of alcohol, and felt that he had arrived too late and had been overtaken by someone else.

The Tenth Prince in front of him was obviously impatient, but he insisted on receiving him. Li Duo sighed inwardly, what a mess!
Others were satisfied, but I was about to hit a snag. I didn't dare to say more and hurriedly said, "Then I will take my leave first and invite Master Shi to dinner another day!"

"Ok!"

"That's all. Aldo, please see Lord Li off for me," Li Yan responded as he stood up.

Li Duo quickly retreated!
Li Yan lay in the bedroom for a long time and couldn't fall asleep, so he got up and went to the study alone.

Looking at the West Lake outside the window, thinking of the beautiful figure in my mind, I took out a piece of rice paper, picked up the brush, and started painting on the paper. After a while, a picture of the beauty of West Lake appeared on the paper.

It was none other than Nian Qiuyue whom I had just met at noon. Behind her was the beautiful scenery of West Lake shrouded in mist and rain, with the breeze blowing on her face. She could see the mountains in the distance across the lake, and the bamboo forest at the foot of the mountain was lush and verdant with ancient trees.

Willows sway by the lakeside, and hibiscus sends out fragrance!
The Qiuyue in the painting is lifelike, with a delicate and elegant face, white wrists as white as snow, black hair like clouds, sparkling eyes, seductive eyes, light eyebrows, a high and straight nose, skin as smooth as warm jade, cherry lips slightly parted, delicate and charming, dimples on the cheeks, beautiful beyond compare.

Two strands of hair on the cheeks gently blow in the wind, adding a bit of seductive charm!

Her lively eyes gave her a sly glance, making her look playful and mischievous. She was wearing a light green dress and her waist was so slender that it could be held in one hand. She was so flawlessly beautiful that she seemed otherworldly.

He also wrote a poem next to it: The water is bright and beautiful when the weather is fine, and the mountains are misty and strange when it rains. If I were to compare the West Lake to Xi Shi, she would look beautiful with light or heavy makeup.

After finishing the painting and putting down the brush, Li Yan dared to say that this was the best painting he had ever done. This was all thanks to the interest classes his parents had asked him to sign up for. Thinking that he would be able to pick up girls and show off in the future, Li Yan also worked hard, but it was never put to good use later.

Although I haven't picked up a brush for a long time, I just followed my heart and painted at will this time. The technique is secondary. The important thing is to have a sense of connection. So this time I was very happy. From picking up the brush to finishing it, it was done in one go. Looking at the sandalwood next to me, a whole hour had passed.

I was so immersed in it that it seemed like only a moment had passed.

It seems that I am really moved. I haven't had this feeling for a long time. I have to experience it carefully. The magic of the dynamic feelings between two people is not only between the bed and the curtains of men and women, but also in slowly grasping the rhythm and enjoying the process from the moment of heartbeat.

It is like watching a crabapple blossom slowly blooming, that artistic conception, that feeling. If you miss it, it would be like Zhu Bajie swallowing a ginseng fruit like a cow chewing a peony, then you have missed out on the beauty of life.

If you don’t calm your mind and slowly experience it, you will never feel that kind of beauty!

"Aldo"

Li Yan shouted loudly to the outside world

Aldo ran over quickly: "Prince"

"Take this painting, use the best materials to polish it, and then hang it in my study!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"
When Aldo took a look, he realized that this was the girl from the home of Nian Gengyao, the captain of Hangzhou, whom he had just visited in the morning!

It seems that the Tenth Master is really in love with this girl. Nian Gengyao will be lucky in the future. I have to have a good relationship with him. Who knows, he may become the prince's brother-in-law one day!
After explaining everything, Li Yan felt sleepy and went back to the bedroom, where he fell into a sound sleep.

That night, after everyone had gone to bed, Li Yan got up, looked around, everything was quiet, changed into night clothes, and secretly left the imperial envoy's office.

There’s nothing you can do about it. A man can’t get rich without unexpected wealth, and a horse can’t get fat without night grass!

I still have to work overtime!

Don't be corrupted by the good life. If you want to make more money, who knows how long you can stay. I have been in Suzhou for half a month. Even if I want to have fun in Hangzhou, I can't stay for more than a month. The victims in Yangzhou are still living in dire straits. I have to seize the time and raise more money and food!
As for the money and food raised, if the victims cannot use it all, I can spend some of it myself.

Li Yan went out at night, robbing the rich to help the poor, and robbing the ill-gotten gains of those wealthy people.

What is injustice?

Anything far beyond that of ordinary people is called ill-gotten gains. If it is obtained in an upright manner, why do you make so much more money than others? Isn't it a crooked way? As for poverty relief, it is naturally for himself and the ordinary people in the thousands of miles of disaster areas behind him. He owed the national treasury 200,000 taels of silver and was considered extremely poor.

The people in the disaster-stricken areas are starving and clothed, and they all need help!
Besides, I only need the gold, silver and jewelry stored in the treasury. Those big families don't need them, so it makes no difference whether they are there or not. It is only when I use them to complete my task that I can make the best use of them.

If you only pull out the wool of the sheep and don't kill the fat sheep, after a few years, the wool will grow again, which means you haven't hurt anyone!
Li Yan did some psychological preparation.
Disappeared into the dark night with a sense of justice!
One day, Li Yan was painting in the viewing pavilion of the headquarters. The painting was the scenery of lake and mountains in front of him. The West Lake was soft, enchanting, somewhat wild but not unusually so, and sometimes peaceful.

When there is no wind, the silent West Lake is "as quiet as a virgin".

The lake is so peaceful and elegant, like an unpolished mirror, and looks so harmonious. The blue lake and the sky are so harmonious that it is hard to tell whether the lake is in the sky or the sky is in the water.

Under the sunlight, the surface of the lake was sparkling with golden light, as if the brilliant stars in the sky had fallen to the earth, so dazzling, so sparkling, releasing dazzling light.

The mountains in the distance seem to be covered with a veil, like an ink painting with appropriate shades.

At the foot of the mountain, the dense bamboo leaves swayed gently in the breeze, which was very charming. The sweet fragrance of gardenias also filled the air, intoxicating the heart. Li Yan looked at the scenery in front of him. What a beautiful landscape. Which painter in the world can paint such beauty and wonder!

Li Yan sighed, he really wanted to stay here forever, away from the struggles in the capital. However, Li Yan also knew that without the struggles in the capital and without obtaining supreme power, all the beautiful things before his eyes would become illusions. After the fourth brother came to power, he almost wiped out all his brothers and brought them to dust, with some dying and some dying in a circle.

The rest are like frightened birds, hiding in their own homes, struggling to survive, in a constant state of fear!

"Master Ten, I have news from the capital. A few days ago, the Emperor ordered the clearing of the arrears of the national treasury. No matter whether you are a manager or not, as long as you have borrowed money from the national treasury, you must pay it back within ten days, otherwise you will not be forgiven."

"After some competition, it was finally the Fourth Master who took on this job." Aldo didn't care about Li Yan's interest at all. He interrupted his master who was immersed in the beautiful scenery and reported the latest news in a rough voice.

(End of this chapter)