Jiang Zhenzhou, “???”
Wait, what?
After such a big incident, she still has the appetite to eat?
Jiang Jingshu’s eyes flickered, then she quickly smiled again. “If neither Father nor Mother has any appetite, why don’t I take my cousin out to eat? How about Zhexianlou?”
Zhexianlou?
Jiang Zhiyu’s expression was strange for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.
Jiang Jingshu was inviting her to a restaurant she had personally designed and built; it felt somewhat odd.
“Elder sister, you’re actually taking her to Zhexianlou?” Jiang Zhenzhou’s eyes showed shock.
“Yes!” Jiang Jingshu smiled gently, “Cousin just arrived in the capital; it’s only right that we show her hospitality.”
Jiang Zhenzhou smacked his lips.
But turning his head, seeing that Jiang Zhiyu had no reaction, he immediately became somewhat displeased.
“My elder sister invited you to dinner at the Zhexianlou Restaurant, and you didn’t even offer any invitation?
Oh! I know! You’re new to the capital and don’t know what Zhexianlou is, right? Let me tell you.
Zhexianlou has nine floors and is the tallest restaurant in the capital. It’s magnificent and luxurious, like a fairyland, hence the name Zhexianlou (meaning ‘immortal’).
But that’s not the most important thing. The most important thing is that Zhexianlou is backed by the Shennong Jiang family. Whether it’s gourmet food or medicinal cuisine, the ingredients and herbs used all come from the Shennong Jiang family. Ordinary people can eat it to strengthen their bodies, and sick people can eat it to gradually recover from their illnesses. Those top-quality medicinal dishes can even prolong life. How about it, do you want to try it?”
As Jiang Zhenzhou spoke, he stared intently at Jiang Zhiyu, wanting to see how she would react.
He had heard that when Jiang Zhiyu arrived, she was wearing only a simple cloth robe, with mud spots on her body, and s he didn’t have any jewelry on her hands or head. It was obvious that she hadn’t had a good life these past few years.
Places like the Zhexianlou are so exclusive that most people have never even heard of them, let alone visited them.
Seeing Jiang Zhenzhou’s effusive praise for Zhexianlou, Jiang Zhiyu smiled meaningfully. “Is Zhexianlou really that good?”
“Of course!”
“Wouldn’t a meal there cost a lot of money?”
Jiang Jingshu smiled gently. “Don’t worry, cousin. I already said I’m treating you, so you don’t need to pay.”
Hearing that she wouldn’t have to pay, Jiang Zhiyu agreed without hesitation. “Then what are we waiting for! Let’s go!”
Seeing Jiang Zhiyu’s eagerness, Jiang Jingshu smiled even more brightly.
She was even more impatient than her!
Hopefully, she wouldn’t be intimidated by the opulence of Zhexianlou when they arrived!
The three of them left the Zhongyong Marquis’s residence together. Jiang Zhiyu and Jiang Jingshu rode in a carriage, while Jiang Zhenzhou rode alongside on horseback.
Although night had fallen, the capital city was still incredibly bustling. The wide streets were adorned with lanterns hanging from the storefronts, illuminating the entire area as bright as day.
Under the lights, Jiang Zhenzhou, dressed in red, sat atop a tall horse, his body swaying gently with the horse’s movements. His
dark hair danced in the air, his red ribbon fluttering in the night breeze.
A smile played on his lips, his eyebrows arched, perfectly embodying the unrestrained exuberance of youth.
Jiang Zhiyu was watching when she heard Jiang Jingshu say with a laugh, “Cousin, isn’t the night view of the capital beautiful?”
Hearing this, Jiang Zhiyu looked at Jiang Jingshu. “Beautiful? I didn’t notice.”
She had been too focused on Jiang Zhenzhou.
Although their personalities were worlds apart, in terms of appearance alone, she and Jiang Zhenzhou, Jiang Jibai, did indeed share a five or six-point resemblance.
This damned blood relation! It’s probably going to become a cursed fate!
Jiang Jingshu, however, simply didn’t believe it.
Jiang Zhiyu had been staring intently outside, practically mesmerized, and now she claimed she hadn’t noticed? Who would believe that!
Just as Jiang Jingshu was about to speak again, the carriage stopped.
“We’re here! Get off!”
Jiang Zhenzhou said, dismounting first and landing steadily.
Jiang Zhiyu stepped down from the carriage and looked up at the Zhexian Tower in the night.
In the pitch-black night, the nine-story Zhexian Tower stood brilliantly lit, towering high as if extending into the heavens.
Jiang Zhiyu nodded to herself.
As expected of her!
The name Zhexian was so fitting!
As Jiang Zhiyu was thinking this, she heard Jiang Zhenzhou laugh and say, “How was it? Were you surprised?”
Jiang Jingshu also stepped down from the carriage and said softly, “It’s normal for cousin to be surprised when she sees Zhexian Tower for the first time. Zhenzhou, don’t tease your cousin like that.” Jiang Zhiyu
glanced at the two of them indifferently, “When are we going to eat?”
She hadn’t eaten anything since noon!
Looking at the horse Jiang Zhenzhou was riding, she even wanted to hug it and take a bite.
Hearing Jiang Zhiyu’s urging, Jiang Jingshu felt that Jiang Zhiyu was just changing the subject, and a hint of smugness appeared in her eyes.
“Since cousin is hungry, let’s go in quickly!”
As soon as the three of them entered the Zhexian Tower, a waiter came to greet them.
“Miss Jiang! Young Master Jiang! Please come in, please come in!”
The waiter bowed and scraped as he led the way.
Instead of leading them to the stairs, he led them through a door. As
soon as they stood still, the door closed.
Immediately afterwards, the entire room suddenly began to slowly rise.
Neither Jiang Zhenzhou nor Jiang Jingshu explained what this was beforehand; they just wanted to see Jiang Zhiyu’s frightened expression.
But reality disappointed them both.
Jiang Jingshu stood quietly, her face calm, her eyes undisturbed, showing no sign of fear.
Not only her, but even the two maids behind her remained unusually calm.
Jiang Zhenzhou was genuinely surprised this time. “Why aren’t you afraid?”
“If you’re not afraid, why should I be?” Jiang Zhiyu retorted.
Jiang Zhenzhou was speechless for a moment.
He wasn’t afraid because he had been here before!
The first time he came to the Immortal Pavilion, the first time he stood in this small room that rose and fell, he was so frightened by the sudden movement that his legs went weak.
Why wasn’t Jiang Zhiyu afraid?
Why wasn’t she afraid!
Jiang Zhenzhou was still muttering to himself, wanting to regain some face, so he deliberately asked, “Do you know why this room rises?”
Jiang Zhiyu, from the countryside, certainly wouldn’t know!
Jiang Zhiyu glanced at Jiang Zhenzhou indifferently. “This room is framed with fine iron and th en covered with wooden planks, right? There
are iron chains hanging above the room, and people are always watching below.
As soon as someone stands up and gently pulls the rope with the numbered wooden plaque, the person watching on the other end of the rope will see the number and immediately have someone pull the iron chain to send this little house to the corresponding floor. Am I right?”
After Jiang Zhiyu finished speaking, Jiang Zhenzhou was dumbfounded.
Even Jiang Jingshu looked at Jiang Zhiyu with surprise.
“How do you know so much?” Jiang Zhenzhou asked incredulously.
Of course, it’s because!
This is my design!
Jiang Zhiyu didn’t say this aloud, but just raised an eyebrow. “What you heard and saw, couldn’t you hear the sound of the iron chains? Didn’t you see the waiter pulling the rope just now? As long as you have eyes and ears, it’s normal to be able to guess these things, isn’t it?”
Jiang Zhenzhou, “???”
Is it really normal?