Chapter 387 Aren’t You Jealous?

Although King Xiao was very secretive and good at forbearance and planning.

But it was obvious that Mu Cang was better than him.

After all, the secret passage that they had secretly opened with great effort had obviously fallen into Mu Cang's control.

Yan Li did not ask too much.

As the former Queen of the Southern Kingdom and now the Princess of the Jin Kingdom, she was not stupid enough to ask anything.

The fact that Mu Cang could openly bring her in was enough to prove that he not only controlled the secret passage here, but also arranged his trusted men at the opposite exit.

King Xiao had completely lost his bargaining chip.

The next morning, a young man really brought two horses. The large entrance was just enough for an adult horse to pass through. Their hooves were tied with thick cotton cloth, which was enough to eliminate most of the dull hoof sounds made by the horses when they were galloping.

The man also brought dried meat and water for easy preservation.

So Mu Cang and Yan Li started their three-day underground journey.

The biggest advantage of traveling underground is that the climate is slightly warmer than on the ground. Even in the early morning, there is no biting cold wind. After all, it is well known that the winter wind hitting the face is like a knife cutting flesh.

Even a martial artist like Yan Li, who is relatively strong, does not like that feeling.

Two days later at noon, the two came out of a courtyard.

The horses were led to the stable by the servants.

Next to the courtyard is the Shi'an River, with attics standing on the riverside and pleasure boats parked on the river. Even in the daytime when there are not many people, you can feel the prosperity and wealth here.

"This is the most famous prosperous place in the south, and the favorite place of literati and poets." Yan Li stood by the river, looking at the Shi'an River, which is more than ten miles long from north to south. "At night, it is very lively. The melodious and graceful piano music of the singing girls on the pleasure boats is the most beautiful feature of the Shi'an River."

It is because this place is crowded and lively, and it is a famous prosperous place.

So there are people from all walks of life.

High officials, wealthy businessmen, sons of noble families, dandies, and even local hooligans all gathered here, so no matter what kind of people appeared, they would not attract attention.

The exit of the secret passage was set here, which was the best way to conceal people's eyes and ears - for those who were not aware of it, it was true.

But those who knew about it had been waiting here for many days.

A small boat came from afar on the river and stopped in front of Yan Li and Mu Cang.

A young man in a green robe stood on the boat and bowed to Yan Li and Mu Cang: "Miss Yan, Mr. Mu."

It was just a simple address, which was very common, but he undoubtedly knew their identities.

Mu Cang did not speak, and Yan Li raised his eyebrows and looked at him.

The green-robed man said, "My master has been waiting here for many days. I hope you two will follow me to see him."

Yan Li smiled faintly: "Logically speaking, it should be your master who comes to see me."

The green-robed man's expression changed slightly, and then he bowed his head and said, "Miss Yan is right. My master's original words were 'I wonder if Miss Yan is willing to see him', not asking Miss Yan to see him. If Miss Yan is willing, I will go back and report to the master."

Yan Li hummed: "Since he has made a special trip to wait here, if I don't see him, wouldn't it be a loss of face for him?"

"I'll take my leave." The green-robed man rowed his boat and quickly rowed to the opposite river bank.

Yan Li stood on the shore and watched him leave, with a hint of indifference in her eyes: "Mu Cang, do you think the person coming is Shen Yanshu or King Xiao?"

"Shen Yanshu." Mu Cang said calmly, "For so many years, King Xiao has been staying in the imperial capital like an old monk in meditation, never taking a step out, and all external plans are under the responsibility of Shen Yanshu."

Yan Li looked at the rippling water surface under the sunlight, turned and walked towards the villa: "I'm tired after more than two days of travel."

"Take a shower and change clothes first, and rest for half a day after lunch." Mu Cang followed her "Since we are here, let's enjoy the prosperity and luxury of Shi'an River tonight, and relax."

"It's a pity that I'm not a man." Yan Li said with regret, "Otherwise, I'd get a few beauties to indulge myself."

Mu Cang looked subtle: "The South has always emphasized equality between men and women, and powerful women are allowed to invite some beautiful boys to drink and have fun."

Yan Li tilted her head and looked at him: "Aren't you jealous?"

Mu Cang looked at her silently, as if to say that she was asking knowingly.

"Even if you are not jealous, this is not a good place to find beautiful boys." Yan Li said in a light tone, "This is a gentle place for men."

The beauties on the Shi'an River pleasure boat are all peerless beauties who are worth a fortune. They are proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. They are pure, charming, pretty, and affectionate... There are all kinds of beauties, and they can play all kinds of music and singing, making men willing to spend a lot of money but still feel that they are not satisfied.

As for beautiful boys, sorry, there are really not many.

Nanyang Villa is very large, covering a wide area, with a deep courtyard and all kinds of exotic flowers and plants. It is completely different from the small courtyard at the entrance of Fenglu.

The small courtyard in Fenglu looks like a place where ordinary people live.

This Nanyang Villa is a place where people of noble status can live at first glance. It is surrounded by pavilions, towers, and corridors. On both sides of the pavilions and corridors, precious koi are playing in the lake.

Leaning on the highest attic of the villa, you can appreciate the brilliant lights of Shi'an River at night without going out.

Closing your eyes and listening to the beautiful voice of a beauty is also an ultimate enjoyment.

Of course, such a luxurious villa is located in such a place, so the cost is naturally not cheap.

"Nanyang Villa was not called Nanyang Villa before." Mu Cang took the initiative to explain, "After I spent money to buy it, it was changed to Nanyang Villa. All the guards and servants in the villa were cleared out and replaced by our own people."

Yan Li was not surprised: "I can guess it."

Nanyang Villa.

It was the name of her title of Princess Nanyang in Mu State. If the villa belonged to someone else, it could be considered a coincidence.

Since the owner is Mu Cang, it is easy to guess his thoughts that are only not written on his face.

But then again, Yan Li was still surprised: "How could you buy the villa under the name of King Xiao?"