After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 137 Night Tour of Chang'an City

Qian Musheng was indeed very efficient. The next day at noon, Su Xiaoxiao had just gotten up when Qian Musheng returned from outside.

He said he got the news from his former classmates and friends, saying that Liu Zian was in a bad mood and only said that he had never plagiarized anyone.

However, the person whose article he plagiarized reportedly claimed that he wrote the article himself, and that Liu Zian had completely plagiarized it.

He even said that Liu Zian was outrageous, that he had no self-respect, and that he had gone to a brothel in the capital and had an affair with the top courtesan, Jiu'er.

All this mess was attributed to Liu Zian.

Su Xiaoxiao was also a little confused after receiving this news.

First of all, Liu Zi'an was just her neighbor. He had been studying in Beijing and other places for many years, and it was hard to say what changes might have occurred to him.

Secondly, Su Xiaoxiao didn't always live next to Liu Zi'an's house. They weren't childhood friends who knew each other inside and out.

It would be too hasty to conclude that Liu Zian is not that kind of person simply based on Su Xiaoxiao's knowledge of his identity as a scholar and the fact that he is Da Bao and Xiao Bao's teacher.

Su Xiaoxiao was also stunned; what should she do?

Qian Musheng smiled at her, "There's no need to rush this matter. My classmate said that the trial won't begin for another three months. We have plenty of time now. Since you're here, I'll show you around Beijing first, and we can also check if our jam has a market and do some research."

As he spoke, Qian Musheng tried to pull Su Xiaoxiao out the door.

However, he glanced at Su Xiaoxiao's clothes and immediately frowned.

He circled around Su Xiaoxiao, then said to her, "Wait a minute!"

Su Xiaoxiao was puzzled. Was it because she thought her clothes were inappropriate? She looked down and realized that it was no wonder; her outfit did look a bit too dowdy.

Qian Musheng quickly arranged for someone to deliver a very exquisite gift box to Su Xiaoxiao, inside which was a beautiful pink dress.

Su Xiaoxiao took a look and saw that it was a very popular type of dress here, made of silk. She had seen many noble ladies in the capital wearing such dresses.

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up. We always say that no matter when, women will inevitably be amazed when they see beautiful clothes and delicious food.

How could anyone not like such a beautiful dress? Su Xiaoxiao was overjoyed and quickly changed into it.

This outfit is very stylish and looks much better than the tacky dress she wore before.

Su Xiaoxiao walked out of the room, and Qian Musheng and Xiaodengzi outside were both stunned. "You are so beautiful."

Qian Musheng couldn't help but praise Su Xiaoxiao, and Su Xiaoxiao smiled at him, making Qian Musheng even more infatuated.

"Come on, where in the capital will you take me?"

Qian Musheng was dressed very smartly today. He said to Su Xiaoxiao, "I'll take you on a night tour of Chang'an City."

The two people on the small stool and small table were in the way, so Qian Musheng locked them both out of the house.

It was already late outside, and Su Xiaoxiao found the surrounding scenery beneath the tall city tower even more enchanting.

The buildings on both sides of the street were dotted with small restaurants, like stars in the sky. Qian Musheng suggested taking Su Xiaoxiao to eat first. Speaking of food, Su Xiaoxiao, a true foodie, only knew about food. She saw the moat, like a silver ribbon, encircling the center of Chang'an City, surrounded by bustling crowds, all preparing for a wonderful night out.

The night view of Chang'an was indeed beautiful, and it looked even more extraordinary as night fell.

The entire city seemed to be in a frenzy, as if no one needed to sleep. Regardless of age or gender, everyone started to come out in droves at night, looking for a more exciting way of life.

Although Su Xiaoxiao had prepared herself beforehand, thinking that she would look like a country bumpkin in the city when she arrived here, she was still stunned by the scenery.

Indeed, the beauty of a prosperous era is best exemplified in this very place, the capital.

This place is unbelievably developed, and the population is also unbelievably large.

The reason why people are willing to gather in big cities is this: big cities are wonderful and inspire people to look forward to a new life.

Life in small towns can be stifling and frustrating, but it's relatively more stable.

This city is where about four rivers converge, making it a major commercial and transportation hub for the entire country, and it is said to have a population of over one million.

Su Xiaoxiao saw Qian Musheng walk directly towards a large restaurant, which was at least three stories high.

Even from outside, the aroma of delicious food filled the air. Inside, the hall was packed, and although it was already eight or nine o'clock in the evening, everyone was still in high spirits, enjoying the lively atmosphere and clinking glasses.

The restaurant's decor could be described as very upscale. The waiter led the two upstairs.

All Su Xiaoxiao could hear were endless drinking games, and everyone was enjoying the good life of this peaceful and prosperous era amidst laughter and chatter.

The stairs were covered with Persian carpets, and they went up to the third floor together. The view from the top floor was indeed different.

The room was spacious, with a large round table and chairs all around. Qian Musheng readily pulled up a chair and sat down.

Su Xiaoxiao quickly went over and sat down opposite them. The waiter poured tea for the two distinguished guests who looked quite distinguished, and Qian Musheng ordered dishes according to his estimation.

Anyway, she ordered all the main dishes at the restaurant, like sweet and sour pork and stir-fried potatoes, green peppers, and eggplant, plus two liang of rice. When these dishes were served, Su Xiaoxiao was completely stunned.

There was a crispy chicken dish that looked delicious. The skin looked incredibly crispy, and the golden-brown color was very tempting. Su Xiaoxiao took a bite and exclaimed, "Wow, the chicken was so crispy! It practically fell off the bone with just one bite!"

Before the cold dishes were served, Qian Musheng pointed to the scenery outside for Su Xiaoxiao to see.

"Look, I wasn't wrong about the scenery outside, it really is beautiful, isn't it?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked in the direction Qian Musheng was pointing and saw that the street scene across the street was absolutely breathtaking.

However, windows facing west were not allowed to be opened in ancient times, mainly because the west side faced the imperial palace.

In ancient times, there were rules against looking over there, as it would be disrespectful to see a live broadcast from the palace.

As she was looking at the scenery outside, the waiter brought over another pot of fish. It only had one big fish head, topped with bright red chili peppers, which looked very appealing. It tasted sweet and fragrant, which indeed gave Su Xiaoxiao a refreshing feeling upon tasting it.

(End of this chapter)