Chapter 56 Met
The pleasure boat is very close to the lakeshore. The hull, beams, and roof are made of stone, while the doors, windows, and hangings are made of wood. It has two floors in total, with exquisite carvings of natural totems, and hangings of finely crafted jade. There are windows inlaid with colored glaze all around.

Mahogany wood and golden tiles, extremely luxurious.

When you get on board the pleasure boat, you can hear the music played by the female musicians and the dancing girls, which makes you feel happy and enjoy the scenery.

"Wow~"

Helian Yu sighed in a very ignorant manner, like a bee finding a sea of ​​flowers, and the pure joy in his eyes seemed to be able to drown a person.

"Like?" Xie Rangchen noticed the longing in her eyes.

"I like it!" Helian Yu nodded hurriedly, looking up excitedly, "Master, Master, is there a sense of having a beautiful girl hidden in a golden house? If there is another beauty——"

"You'd better hide the notebook." Xie Rangchen lowered his eyes and warned, "If I find one..."

Helian Yu: "..."

It’s over.

Careless.

"The dancers and musicians are performing on the first floor. Why don't you stay there for a while, young lady?"

Qiao Zhe regarded Helian Yu as a child. She was afraid it would be inconvenient for her to be present when the prince and the imperial teacher were discussing matters, so she simply made a suggestion.

"Okay..." Helian Yu was about to agree with great interest, but suddenly thought of her old-fashioned master, and raised her head to ask, "Master, is it okay?"

"No."

The corner of Helian Yu's eye twitched, and he said "oh" obediently, reaching out to grab his black robe and make folds for him, "Okay."

Helian Chi turned around and looked at Helian Yu, saying with a smile: "Xiao Yu'er is quite obedient."

Helian Yu hummed, her face was bright and her eyes were as clear as crystal: "Of course!"

Liu Qiuyue set her eyes on Helian Yu, full of inquiry and thought.

She had never heard of the existence of Princess Zhaoyang in the last period of the Great Xia Dynasty, whether in official history or unofficial history.

Princess Zhaoyang was so honored and favored, how could she not leave a record in the history books, even if it was just a few words?
Liu Qiuyue didn't know what she was thinking about, and her gaze gradually fell on Helian Chi.

Helian Chi usurped the throne three years later and died suddenly a year later. From then on, Daxia fell apart and the Xin Dynasty came into being.

Her eyes shifted to Helian Sheng. According to historical records, he was a romantic and leisurely man who liked to make friends with folk heroes. However, he suddenly fought for power and died at the palace gate with thousands of arrows piercing his heart.

There is no explanation for this in the history books, as if he suddenly went mad, suddenly fought for power, and suddenly died.

Unofficial history says that he liked... the Fourth Prince Helian Chi, but the Fourth Prince only loved power, so in order to help the Fourth Prince, he planned a rebellion at the palace gate, gave the Fourth Prince a great achievement, and completely withdrew from the fight for the throne.

In this regard, Liu Qiuyue only wants to comment: This unofficial history is absolutely wild!
Liu Qiyue looked at Xie Rangchen. Daxia did have a national teacher, and the dynasty was the peak of the national teacher's power. However, according to the history books, the last national teacher of Daxia was a man in his fifties or sixties named Zhao Daofeng. How could it be that...

This Daxia is somewhat different from the Daxia in history books, but generally speaking they are similar.

After all, history books are compiled by the victors, and when later generations compiled the history of Daxia, they were definitely from the perspective of consolidating their rule.

It is better to believe in books than to have no books.

Liu Qiuyue collected her thoughts, followed the others and went up to the second floor.

The second floor of the house is beautifully decorated, with wine utensils and tea cups all made of colored glaze, with three-dimensional carvings of different patterns.

Helian Yu poked the cute little rabbit on the cup and asked, "Master Qiao also likes little rabbits?"

Qiao Zhe glanced at Xie Rangchen and replied, "Miss, this set of tea set was prepared by the young master. He ordered Liulichang to make it at the beginning of the month. The work done in the past few days was not satisfactory, so he reluctantly made this set yesterday."

Helian Yu's eyes widened. "Master, did you figure out that we would be here yesterday? Is that why you sent the teacup over?"

When he is overcoming the tribulation, is his power not restricted?
"Yes." Xie Rangchen didn't want to say more, "I have asked someone to heat up the nut soup. I will serve you a bowl later."

Helian Yu's eyes fell on the ordinary patterned glass cups of the others, and a hint of guilt flashed in her eyes. Her cup seemed too eye-catching.

After the maids served nut soup, tea and sake, everyone sat around the table.

Helian Chi first read Liu Qiuyue's poem and praised her: "Whether this poem was written by the girl or her teacher, it can be called a masterpiece."

"It was indeed done by the teacher." Liu Qiuyue did not dare to take credit for it, nor did she dare to show off in front of Helian Chi, the 'future tyrant'. She answered carefully, "It's just that the teacher is no longer in this world, which is really a pity." Liu Qiuyue lowered her eyes and kept a very humble attitude. She gave up the idea of ​​becoming famous, but she wanted to try to see if she could save the prince's life.

The prince... was too gentle and beautiful, like the bright moon. She wanted to save him, but also wanted to live.

The purpose of writing the poem this time was just to meet the master behind Fengge. She wanted to win the support of some underworld forces for the prince.

Unexpectedly, he backfired and met the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince instead.

Moreover, Qiu Fengge does not seem to be on the side of the prince, but on the side of the imperial teacher.

confusing.

"The girl looks familiar, but I can't remember where I have seen her before." Helian Chi still smiled, not hiding the threat in his words or expression at all.

"Maybe it's because I look ordinary, similar to most people." Liu Qiuyue forced a smile.

"Maybe." Helian Chi had a hint of coldness on his lips, "I seem to have seen him beside the prince. But maybe I am shortsighted."

Liu Qiuyue was nervous and became more and more afraid of Helian Chi, fearing that this "madman" would do something unimaginable.

"Fourth brother, drink quickly."

Seeing that Liu Qiuyue's face turned pale with fright, Helian Yu hurriedly pulled Helian Chi's sleeve and urged him to drink the wine quickly.

Helian Chi was interrupted. He glanced at Helian Yu, picked up the wine glass and poured it to his lips.

"Fourth brother, is it delicious?" Helian Yu looked at him eagerly and asked expectantly.

Helian Chi put down his wine glass, nodded slowly, and uttered four words: "Nectar and Jade Dew."

"Then drink more!"

Helian Yu held the wine jug and poured wine into Helian Chi's glass to prevent him from targeting Liu Qiuyue all the time, and eventually being hated by Liu Qiuyue and killed.

When pouring the third cup, Xie Rangchen grabbed her wrist and said, "Third time is better than last time."

Helian Chi raised his eyes, put the wine glass away, and said lazily: "Xiao Yu'er, pour a glass for the Imperial Master, he is jealous."

Helian Yu was too lazy to pay attention to Helian Chi. He snorted at him twice and looked at Liu Qiyue: "Big sister, do you want to try the nut soup? It's much better than tea!"

Liu Qiyue first scanned everyone's faces before responding with a smile: "Thank you, Princess."

The maidservant replaced a bowl of nut soup for Liu Qiuyue and also prepared a glass spoon with seven colors, which was particularly gorgeous.

A few of them chatted about everything under the sun, talking about love, poetry and songs, it was such a joy.

Except... Helian Yu.

She couldn't listen any more.

And deeply bored.

Helian Yu held the glass cup, ran to the floor outside, crossed his legs, and watched the excitement by the lake.

Into the picturesque scene, a few young boys riding ponies suddenly broke in.

Helian Yu stood up and climbed down little by little along the tile pillars outside the building.

Qiao Zhe's men were the first to notice Helian Yu's movements, but they didn't dare to alarm her, fearing that any noise would scare her and cause her to fall. They could only send a few people to keep a close eye on her and send one person upstairs to report.

Hearing this, everyone was silent.

Qiao Zhe looked awkwardly at Xie Rangchen, who had a cold expression on his face. "Sir? My martial arts skills are not bad. Why don't I go and rescue the young lady?"

“No need.” Xie Rangchen lowered his eyelids, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the teacup, “I’ll go out and take a look.”

Chang Zuo and Chang An were both guarding outside. They would be the first to know what Helian Yu did, and would never let anything happen to her.

Although Xie Rangchen was relieved, he still put down the teacup and left the room.

Helian Yu and Xie Rangchen left, and Liu Qiuyue felt uneasy.

(End of this chapter)