Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 333 Putting out lanterns

There were people moving around outside. Song Yi didn't expect Jiang Lanye to have blocked her between herself and the stone platform like this. She nervously raised her hand and clutched his shirt.

After a while.

Her eyes reddened, and she was somewhat dazed from the kiss. She vaguely heard Jiang Lanye's soft laughter: "Get down."

Song Yi reacted slowly, and just as she was about to get down, Jiang Lanye held her firmly in his arms again. The moment her feet touched the ground, she couldn't stand up and was supported by Jiang Lanye again.

Jiang Lanye looked at her teasingly: "What's wrong?"

Song Yi's legs were no longer weak. She glared at him and said, "Jiang Lanye, you really are vindictive."

"I am usually very tolerant of others, but not of you."

She hummed softly.

Actually, it's the other way around. Jiang Lanye is only lenient with her, but when it comes to this kind of thing, he always has a firm word.

The people outside waited for a while, and when they saw the two finally come out, they didn't notice Song Yi's unnatural expression and hurriedly stepped forward: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, if you don't mind, you may stay for a meal. I have already sent someone to buy food from the best restaurant in the capital."

All four of them had eaten on the street, so they weren't hungry yet.

Song Yi glanced at Jiang Lanye.

They came out to enjoy themselves, so it wouldn't be very interesting if they dined like they would in the palace.

So Jiang Lanye casually said, "No need. I'm leaving with the Empress. We'll come back after the vase is finished."

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, we respectfully see you off."

When we went outside, it was already dark, and the sun was about to set.

Eunuch Cao patted his stomach: "Young master, it will be completely dark soon, and we'll be going to take the boat. Why don't we go get something to eat now?"

Jiang Lanye looked at Song Yi: "What do you think?"

"Go ahead, I just saw a noodle stall cooking noodles by the roadside. It smelled really good, and there were several tables set up under the awning. Jiang Lanye, are you going?"

"Why not go?"

Song Yi chuckled: "Because I always felt that such a place was a bit out of place for someone of your status, and I wasn't sure if you would be willing to sit on the street and eat a bowl of noodles."

"I'm willing to go anywhere as long as I'm with you."

Eunuch Cao and Xichun immediately put on an expression of disapproval and turned to leave.

Song Yi said with a grin, "Let's go too."

Business was slow at this hour, and four people came in at once. The owner immediately led them to the largest table. Eunuch Cao and Xichun exchanged a glance and slowly sat down.

Song Yi looked at the wooden bench and asked in a low voice, "Would you like me to wipe it clean for you?"

Jiang Lanye shook his head: "It's alright, please sit down."

Eunuch Cao looked at Jiang Lanye, his eyes darting away.

Song Yi observed for a while, then asked, puzzled, "Xiao Cao, what's wrong with you?"

"This is the first time I've sat at the same table with you, young master, and it's also the first time I've sat face to face with you. I've never looked directly at your face like this before."

Jiang Lanye: "."

He glanced at Eunuch Cao indifferently: "Can you eat or not?"

"I can eat it! I can eat it!"

Although Jiang Lanye said it was fine, Song Yi still took out a handkerchief, wiped the table in front of him twice, and handed him a pair of chopsticks: "Jiang Lanye, I never dreamed that one day you would sit in a place like a roadside stall to eat."

The contrast is just too great.

The person cooking the noodles noticed Jiang Lanye's extraordinary demeanor and didn't dare to bring the noodles over after they were cooked. Instead, they placed them all next to Song Yi, who then moved them over one by one: "Alright, eat up. It smells delicious; it must be made with bone broth."

Jiang Lanye looked at the chopsticks in his hand, somewhat hesitant.

Song Yi had just taken a bite when she noticed out of the corner of her eye that Jiang Lanye hadn't touched it. After swallowing, she said, "This is clean." Jiang Lanye pursed her lips: "But many people have used it."

Song Yi was a little troubled: "Then what should we do? You'll use mine? I got mine from here too."

Jiang Lanye responded, and the two switched chopsticks.

Watching Jiang Lanye slowly savor the noodles, Song Yi clicked her tongue twice: "You've made eating noodles taste like a delicacy. Anyone who didn't know better would think this bowl of noodles was a special tribute from the Emperor."

She poured herself some vinegar and saw that Eunuch Cao had already slurped down half a bowl, so she also buried her head and sped up her eating.

Finally, all three of them finished eating and stared intently at Jiang Lanye.

Jiang Lanye continued eating at a leisurely pace. Song Yi swallowed and asked, "Is it good?"

"Fortunately."

He answered casually.

Song Yi didn't expect to hear any comments about the food from Jiang Lanye, so she silently moved her own bowl over and picked up her chopsticks to take another bite of noodles from his bowl.

Seeing this, Jiang Lanye simply gave it all to her.

Song Yi quickly said, "No, no, no, I'll only eat one bite, you eat it."

Jiang Lanye said helplessly, "I don't want to eat anymore."

"Why?"

"A bit greasy."

Song Yi: "."

"Jiang Lanye, let me tell you, someone as picky as you won't be well-liked at the dinner table when you come with me to meet the elders."

Jiang Lanye: "."

He took the bowl back and finished the rest of the noodles in a few bites.

Song Yi was finally satisfied and handed him a handkerchief: "That's more like it. Let's go."

After we finished eating, it was completely dark.

The streets were still brightly lit, and Song Yi excitedly pulled Jiang Lanye, saying, "Hurry up, let's go quickly, or the riverbank will be packed with people."

Jiang Lanye held Song Yi's hand tightly: "You're pregnant, slow down."

The four of them finally arrived in a hurry.

The riverbank was even more lively. An arched bridge spanned the river, and the short section of the bridge was crowded with stalls selling lanterns. Song Yi went over, and immediately different people began to shout: "Girl, come and see my lantern! It's so beautiful, all handmade, and very sturdy. I guarantee it can float from one side of the river to the other!"

Song Yi was almost overwhelmed by the choices, and turned to Jiang Lanye to ask, "What kind do you think we should buy?"

Jiang Lanye's gaze fell on the lotus lantern beside him: "Buy that one."

"it is good."

Song Yi leaned closer and said, "Boss, I want four."

"Okay, girl, take this. See that little table over there? You can sit there and write your wish on this petal. The pen and ink are all ready."

Song Yi shoved the lotus flowers at Jiang Lanye: "You go and write first, Xichun and I will take a look."

Jiang Lanye was forced to take four lanterns and couldn't free up any hands for a moment. Seeing that Song Yi didn't intend to run around, he had no choice but to go over first.

Several people were gathered around the table. Jiang Lanye walked straight over, sat down, and picked up a pen.

The person next to him was still complaining, "This calligraphy brush is no good; the characters it produces look terrible."

"The poor writing is clearly your own fault. If you don't believe me, look at that young master."

She pointed at Jiang Lanye.

(End of this chapter)