After the immortal disappeared

He Lingchuan's smile also widened little by little: "It's true."

He was equally curious about Fang Canran. "I'll go and call the prince together."

Fang Canran waved his hand: "I just invited you, but His Highness had something to do at night, so he declined."

He Lingchuan gave up as soon as he heard this, and the two abandoned the boat and went ashore.

As he was about to go out, two Tongxin guards followed him.

Fang Canran smiled and said: "Young Master He is so impressive."

He Lingchuan shook his head: "I'm constantly being watched, and I can't play without worry when I go out. It's a lot less fun."

He turned to the two of them and said, "Mr. Fang and I went out to have some fun. It's safe. How about you two resting here? I'll ask the cook to serve you roasted lamb ribs with wine."

The two men looked at each other and stopped without insisting.

The chef at Pianxiang Villa is really good at roasting lamb. A few days ago, Mr. Fu Shanyue and He Lingchuan ate roasted lamb and drank honey wine together. The aroma wafted over, and they couldn't even smell it, it was very annoying.

Besides, what danger could there be if he went out to socialize with the Golden Horn family?

True to his word, He Lingchuan asked the waiter to go to the kitchen to order the wine and food, and then he and Fang Canran walked to the door.

It would be inconvenient to be followed by these two guys tonight.

In fact, he felt keenly that Tongxinwei had been slacking off on tracking him recently, whether he wanted to keep an eye on him or not, whether he wanted to follow him or not, and they didn't follow him like he did a few days ago.

In addition to Fushan Yue going out every three days to protest the inconvenience caused by Tongxinwei to his life, and thinking about the strange flashes of Tianluo Star, He Lingchuan vaguely understood the reason.

Tiangong and the Demon Emperor were too lazy to pay attention to them, and there was no need for Tongxinwei to be so dedicated.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of Pianxiang Villa, picked up the two of them and headed to Yuexiang Villa.

…

When I went out, it was during the evening rush hour in Lingxu City, and the road was congested.

When the two arrived at Yuexiang Villa, the night sky was filled with stars.

It is named after being adjacent to Yuexiang Lake. The manor is built on the waterside and has half of the lake view. The ancient willows hang low by the water, and the late osmanthus fragrants the scent. There are mandarin ducks playing in the lake. There are flocks of deer on the grass. The selected water lilies are still in full bloom today, with colors as tender as a girl's beauty.

Standing by the water and admiring the crimson red leaves, I feel the crisp autumn air. Of course, non-villa guests cannot enjoy the elaborate scenery here. Because it is outside the scope of Yuexiang Villa, the lakeside cannot hide the decay of late autumn.

He Lingchuan had dined several times in major restaurants on Tianjie. It was really busy with traffic, full of guests, and business was very prosperous. However, Yuexiang Villa did not take this route. It focused on privacy. The huge villa only opened seven gardens, and every day The courtyards are all filled with lake water, each has a different theme, you can hear the roar of deer, and only entertain one table of guests.

There is a long distance between the courtyards and they are separated by flowers and trees. Even if the distinguished guests shout and make noise as much as they want, they will not affect others.

The core is just two words:

Private.

Whether you are doing business negotiations, meeting friends, or doing anything else, everything is very stylish here.

The only drawback is that it's expensive.

Of course, as a guest invited by the host, He Lingchuan didn't have to worry about the price of the food tonight.

Fang Canran led He Lingchuan into the Lotus Garden. The huge lotus bloomed in the pond, which was different from the varieties outside. And after nightfall, the fluorescent spores placed in the lotus core lit up and turned into beautiful lanterns, which were hazy at night. A shy beauty.

This is a three-story monastery, with drinking and dining on the first floor, tea and piano playing on the second floor, and couches for guests to rest on the third floor.

The two of them sat down at the table, and He Lingchuan immediately said: "This does not seem to be a new building."

"Yuexiang Villa has a history of two hundred years and was originally called Jingliu Villa. Does He Xiao have any impression of this name?"

Of course He Lingchuan shook his head.

When he first arrived, how did he know the origins of these manors in Lingxu City?

"The first owner who built Jingliu Manor was named Huang. His family had been in Lingxu City for two hundred years, but it eventually declined. Jingliu Manor was built just when his family was turning from prosperity to decline, so it was not fully completed. Sold." Fang Canran had already ordered the dishes, and the handsome boy brought a small square basin with lotus shape and two golden bottles in it. "The temperature is just right, come! Try the signature here, Fox Lady Wine. .”

There is a small stove under the square basin.

Listening to the chilling cicadas in late autumn, warming the wine and talking to the weak. How many people are interested in this?

"Is this wine made by a fox demon?"

"It was indeed the earliest." Fang Canran said with a smile, "It is said that the owner of Jingliu Village helped Qingqiu Fox Demon a lot, and the latter repaid him with an exclusive wine recipe. Later, this wine recipe was passed down with Jingliu Village. On the contrary, no one knows the owner of Liuzhuang."

He Lingchuan said casually: "This kind of thing seems to be countless in Lingxu City?"

"Isn't that true? There are so many crucian carps crossing the river. They swim and disappear by themselves." Fang Canran said leisurely, "The second owner of Jingliu Village was a spy sent by other countries. They used Jingliu Village to help them They concealed their identities and operated in Lingxu City for several years. After these people were arrested, Jingliu Villa was also put up for sale. The Golden Horn family purchased it, renamed it, and renovated it, creating today's Yuexiang Villa. .”

He Lingchuan was stunned: "This turns out to be the territory of spies?"

"Isn't it?" Fang Canran poured him a drink, "Lingxu City has the reputation of being the best city in the world, but how many outsiders are envious and covet it?"

He Lingchuan took a sip. The wine was as green as jade, sweet and soft, and entered the throat smoothly, with a subtle fruity aroma.

Drink a few more sips and your mouth and tongue will feel refreshed.

"It's really unique."

As soon as they entered, they asked the maid to take the fish bucket to the kitchen. Now, the new chef of Joyful Villa is also serving his specialty dishes.

As expected, the fat-headed fish was the first one to be greeted. It was served as a fish for two. The plump fish head was deep-fried and then wet-roasted with spicy garnishes. With a chopstick, the skin was half crispy and half soft. , half spicy and half sweet, with the most flavor.

He Lingchuan really didn't expect that the first time he came to this world to eat charcoal-grilled big fish head would be in such a stylish place. In the past, we would set up stalls on the roadside, move a small mazha to occupy the sidewalk, and add a few bottles of the cheapest beer.

It seemed like the wind was blowing outside, and the trees were rustling. In this kind of weather, it is extremely comfortable to stay in a luxurious house, eat grilled fish and drink fine wine.

In addition, a dozen small fish were deep-fried until they were dry and crispy, sprinkled with some pepper, and each one was crunchy and crispy in one bite.

The kitchen uses local ingredients and even offers a plate of pickled plums.

The century-old plum trees in Yuexiang Villa have a good harvest. The plum trees are picked and pickled with salt, sugar, wine and plum blossoms. Adults and children love to eat them. He Lingchuan took one and put it in his mouth to nibble on it. It was sour, crisp and sweet. It was indeed a good food for relieving meat and tiredness, and for sobering up and relieving fatigue.

Fang Canran also ate two pieces of fish, and then he said clearly: "How does Brother He think the case of the immortal medicine will be solved?"

"I don't know." He Lingchuan said honestly, "I don't know much about everything in Lingxu City, the royal court, the emperor, the gods, and even the Qingyang Imperial Master, hey! I don't know what the final outcome of this case will be. "

"You also left out an important force."

"Oh?" He Lingchuan asked casually, "Which side?"

"Fan Yao Kingdom." Fang Canran said, "If Chiyan Kingdom and Baoshu Kingdom hadn't taken a strong stance and demanded an investigation, this matter might have been settled long ago."

Yes, He Lingchuan sometimes forgets the power behind him.

"The scary thing about this case is that after the case is closed, the turmoil may not subside for a while."

"Indeed." He Lingchuan raised his chin towards the lake outside the window, "This place looks like beautiful mountains and rivers, but it is actually dangerous. I have never really enjoyed a day of peace in Lingxu City."

Fang Canran laughed and said: "That's Mr. He going through dangers, not hitting the mountain of swords. Look at the ordinary people outside who only have two meals a day for food and clothing. What kind of dangers can they encounter?"

"Really?" He Lingchuan sneered slightly, "Then the servants of Pan Shan's house sweep the floor and cook to make money to support their families. How come they got into such a disaster?"

Prince Huan wanted to teach him and Fu Shanyue a lesson, but in the end he vented his anger on the servants and the house.

The fate of ordinary people is like duckweed. When a big wave hits for no reason, it breaks into pieces.

Don't think that you can just live there, even in the imperial capital.

The black fish caught by Fang Canran was also trimmed at this time, and it was a hot color when it was served on the table.

The new chef chose gratin. The thick fish fillets had all the spines removed. They were first coated in starch and quickly grilled, then put into a casserole and slowly baked with black bean sauce.

The ham hanging soup has been baked into it.

I don’t know what secret seasoning the chef added. The taste of the fish was very layered. When He Lingchuan thought about it, there was actually a bit of milky aroma?

The chili pepper looks bright red, but in fact it is not spicy at all, it just makes the diners feel warm. Where is Yuexiang Villa? If a distinguished guest is made to blush and wipe his face with tears and runny nose, his dignity will be shattered to pieces.

Fang Canran asked him: "What do you think of this cook?"

"Okay." He Lingchuan praised it without raising his head, "It's really a rare delicacy!"

A small border town in another world can gather Yu Nei's delicious food, but he has never tasted such delicious fish.

Fang Canran quickly poured him wine: "Then don't be polite, use more."

As expected, He Lingchuan was not polite to him and buried himself in eating fish and drinking wine. In just a quarter of an hour, the big mullet weighing several kilograms was eaten.

This fish really becomes more and more delicious the more you eat it, the more you eat it the more you become addicted.

Um? Enjoyable?

These two words crossed He Lingchuan's mind, as if something was wrong. But he was already in a daze now. He didn't know whether it was because he ate too much fish or drank too much wine. His neck could hardly hold his head.

The chopsticks fell to the ground with a snap, and He Lingchuan slipped under the table.

Fang Canran grabbed him and said:

"He Xiao? Are you okay?"

He Lingchuan's eyes were half closed and his pupils were dilated.

"You're too drunk." Fang Canran couldn't help but laugh, "Can't you really walk?"

He Lingchuan's eyes suddenly opened and his body straightened up: "I have to go to a hut!"

This reaction was similar to that of a corpse. Fang Canran was startled by him. He pointed to the back hall and said, "The secret room is at the back. Can I help you there?"

Places like Fuyuin do not place buckets directly behind the screen like ordinary inns. Instead, they build special toilets called secret rooms.