Seeing him like this, Xiao Yutang couldn't say anything else. He didn't want to force Shi Xi, he hoped that Shi Xi would be willing to be with him.
In fact, he couldn't figure out what Shi Xi was struggling with. He could feel that Shi Xi liked him somewhat, but he always avoided and rejected this feeling.
The air fell into silence for a moment, and at this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Xiao Yutang came back to her senses, straightened her clothes, and walked over to open the door.
The clothes on his body were relatively neat, but they were a little wrinkled after rolling in bed all day.
However, His Royal Highness Prince Gong has always been informal and was too lazy to change. He just happened to ask for some water from the Qiongyulou disciples and take a shower later before changing into his pajamas.
Xiao Yutang opened the door, and the person standing outside was not the Qiong Yulou disciple he thought he was, but Xie Lanyi wearing a curtain hat.
Xiao Yutang was slightly shocked, "Thank you, Master, for your late night visit. What's the matter?"
Xie Lanyi raised her eyebrows slightly when she saw his disheveled appearance.
During the day today, a disciple had already reported to him that Xiao Yutang's bodyguard had been poisoned by snake poison in yesterday's battle.
After Xiao Yutang asked Master Wuchen to see him for a consultation, he carried her back to the small courtyard and did not come out for a whole day.
Judging from his current appearance, the little guard's poison has probably been cured.
Although the news was explosive, Xie Lanyi didn't show it, as if he didn't know how to cure the poison, and kept his tone as usual.
"I heard that His Royal Highness Prince Gong's bodyguard was injured. Xie came over to visit. I wonder if I need to ask a doctor to come over and take a look?"
Xiao Yutang was a little embarrassed, and coughed lightly, "Shixi is fine now. Thank you to the host, you don't have to worry, and there's no need to call a doctor."
The doctor can't cure this disease, so he can do it, not to mention Shixi's current state, he doesn't want anyone else to see it.
Xie Lanyi nodded, "It's good that the young master is fine. Although it was an attack by the Shen Yan Sect this time, it is also my fault that the security in the building was not done well. I hope His Highness Prince Gong will not blame you."
Xiao Yutang waved his hand, "How can I blame you? When I was in Beijing, I heard about the 'prestige' of the Shenyan Sect. This cult in the Western Regions has repeatedly invaded our Central Plains martial arts world and will reap the consequences sooner or later."
The two exchanged a few polite words. When Xie Lanyi asked to leave, Xiao Yutang stopped him.
"Thank you, Master. Since you are here, I happen to have something to discuss with you."
Xie Lanyi raised her eyebrows, "Here we go, he's coming tonight. Apologizing is just one of them. The key is to hear Xiao Yutang talk about it."
It was inconvenient to enter the house, so Xiao Yutang invited people to sit on the stone tables and chairs in the small courtyard.
Tonight, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and the lights in Qiongyu Tower are brightly lit. Talking in the yard does not affect the sight.
After Xie Lanyi sat down, Xiao Yutang stood up again and said to Xie Lanyi: "Thank you, host, for a moment."
He quickly walked to the disciple NPC of Qiongyu Tower and whispered a few instructions.
The Qiongyulou disciple showed an expression that said, "I understand" and left with a subtle smile.
Oops, I didn’t expect that His Royal Highness Prince Gong, who doesn’t look very cool, would be quite considerate.
Xiao Yutang came back and sat down, coughed lightly, and continued the topic, "Actually, the reason why I left Beijing this time is to hold a talent show for the current emperor."
Xie Lanyi was suitably surprised and said: "Draft? Doesn't the emperor's draft always select girls of suitable age from the families of aristocratic families and officials? Why should His Highness Prince Gong leave the capital?"
"This is why I came to discuss with the poster. In this draft, the Holy Master wants to select beautiful girls from common women to be closer to the common people."
It's really close enough, so close that we're on the same bed.
Xie Lanyi nodded thoughtfully. Although he was selecting beautiful girls from common people, since Xiao Yutang found him, these common people probably mainly refer to people from the world.
The emperor's move was probably to use the beautiful women to enter the palace and bring the power of the world to his own use, at least not too much beyond his control.
After all, in this world, a person with high martial arts skills can defeat thousands of troops. For example, if a sect like Wudang really rebels, the impact will be no less than that of a small country's rebellion.
Xie Lanyi couldn't help but sigh, the current emperor is so clever and courageous, selling his body alone can control most of the world.
It was so profitable that even Lu Qingbai admired it.
He smiled and said: "This matter is not difficult. If His Highness Prince Gong can trust me, I am willing to help with the draft matters."
Xiao Yutang was overjoyed when he heard this. It was great. Someone helped with the errands and he had more time to waste.
He hurriedly said: "Then please thank the original poster. After the draft is completed, I will definitely ask for your credit with the Holy One."
In the past few days, he had seen in the building that Xie Lanyi had done a very appropriate job in hosting the Qionglou Jade Banquet and in handling the aftermath of the Shenyan Sect's attack.
There is absolutely no problem in leaving the draft to him.
His Royal Highness Prince Gong is quite confident.
Xie Lanyi smiled, it didn't matter if he took credit or not, the key was that he could have a reasonable reason to enter the palace.
When the two were about to discuss the specific details of the draft, the Qiongyulou disciple who had just gone out came back.
There were several people following her, some carrying hot water and some carrying food.
Xiao Yutang stood up immediately and said, "Thank you, Master, for waiting. I have something to do."
Xie Lanyi nodded, took a sip of the tea brought by his disciples, "His Royal Highness, Prince Gong, is busy first. We will talk after you finish your work."
Xiao Yutang turned around and entered the door. The disciples from Qiong Yulou followed him in, put down their things, and left without stopping.
He even closed the door thoughtfully.
After a while, the sound of tinkling came from the room, and there was a faint sentence that contained shame and anger: "Your Majesty, please respect yourself."
The door opened with a bang, and Xiao Yutang was pushed out.
A thin figure wearing a white underwear flashed past the room, the door was slammed shut again, and the sound of the door bolt being inserted was clear and distinct.
Xiao Yutang, who was pushed out without mercy, looked at each other in confusion with the people in the courtyard. No matter how thick-skinned he was, he couldn't help but feel hot at this moment.
Xiao Yutang suddenly realized that although Shixi kept saying that he was a prince and had a distinguished status, it seemed that he had never respected him once.
He kicked him out of bed when he wanted to, pushed out the door when he wanted to, and he didn't even say hello.
He took out the folding fan from his waist, opened it, shook it, coughed slightly, and said, "Well, it's quite hot tonight."
Now that it is almost the Mid-Autumn Festival, the night breeze is blowing, and Xie Lanyi's hat gauze rises and falls slightly, looking very refreshing.
He raised his lips and smiled, and said cooperatively: "Although it is early autumn, there is still some summer heat left. It is normal for His Highness Prince Gong to feel hot. Just drink a cup of tea and calm down."
He handed him a step, and Xiao Yutang got off the stairs calmly, walked over and sat down, pretending that nothing was wrong and continued to talk about the draft.
Xie Lanyi waved his hand and told the other Qiongyulou disciples in the courtyard to retreat.
Choosing a draft for the emperor is such a big deal, so naturally it needs to be done properly and prudently, and it must not be leaked before the matter is confirmed.
Xiao Yutang was very satisfied with his approach. The most interesting thing about Qiong Yulou and his party this time was Xie Lanyi.
The most beautiful woman in the world, the owner of Qiongyu Pavilion, and a peerless powerhouse in Xiaoyao Realm. No matter which of these identities is revealed, people will treat her differently.
And it’s even more surprising when the people with these identities are the same person.
Xiao Yutang felt that the one on the Emperor's throne, his nephew, would be more interested in Xie Lanyi.
Such talents should be "captured" to serve Dayong.
The two discussed the specific matters of the draft in detail. In fact, Xie Lanyi mainly asked Xiao Yutang what the emperor's specific requirements were for this draft.
"The most basic condition is of course to be young and beautiful."
"It's best to be from a well-known sect and have a lot of experience."
"Are you good at martial arts? Of course, the higher your martial arts skills, the better. This is what our Majesty is good at."
"As for the number of people, let's choose one hundred and eighty people first. Your Majesty will have to choose them personally when they enter the palace. If there are not enough people, there won't be enough for him to choose."
……
Xie Lanyi wrote down all the requests, and finally asked: "His Royal Highness Prince Gong, I have another question. Does the Holy One only want women?"
How about a man?
Xiao Yutang's eyes slowly opened wide, as if he saw the door to a new world opening towards him.
Good question, why didn't he think of it?
He touched his chin and thought carefully for a few seconds. When his nephew asked him to come to the draft, he did not say whether he wanted a boy or a girl.
It only talks about selecting a few beauties from Jianghu sects who are willing to enter the palace.
Beauty, both men and women have beauty.
He slapped his thigh and made a decision that went against his ancestors.
"Want them all!"
