Chapter 215 - 137: Returning to Ran Residence
The so-called "No. 1 Beauty of Suzhou" basically comes from the whims of the students from the State Academy during their idle time.
The criteria for the selection isn’t just based on looks, literacy, virtues, and family background are all essential; in addition, it depends on the number of suitors. Over the years, numerous reputable families from both Jiangnan Road and Huainan Road have sought to marry Qi Liuniang. Yet, they are all local clans and cannot compare to even a fraction of Boling Cui or Lanling Xiao. Both families have simultaneously pursued Ran Yan, causing a huge stir in Suzhou City. The position of "No. 1 Beauty" is currently in a state of uncertainty.
All of this, Ran Yan was originally completely unaware of.
Ran Yunsheng stood at the window, his smile brimming as he closed the shutters, "Yan, have you heard?"
"Mm." Ran Yan responded, kneeling at the table, propping her head up, and looking up at him, "It looks like Brother Ten really dislikes Qi Liuniang, huh? So much schadenfreude."
Ran Yunsheng didn’t deny it, shook out his sleeves, and sat down at another table, "Yan’s marriage has probably been settled as well. As for these empty honors, they’re not of much use. Mr. Sang won’t care about these. As for Qi Liuniang... So many in Chang’an have asked to be her lover under the guise of admiration, she’s no different, even more hypocritical. In my heart, she doesn’t compare to our Ah Yan."
Ran Yan smiled slightly. These words sounded light, but Ran Yan knew that Ran Yunsheng certainly didn’t have it easy. There were all kinds of people in this world; could there be some Noble Lady who would threaten him with power? Even if such matters couldn’t be brought into the light, they must still cause many troubles.
As they spoke, the food was quickly served.
"This restaurant’s mandarin fish stew and golden jellied sea bass are the best in the whole Wu region. Yan, you should really savor them, for once you’re in Chang’an, it will be hard to taste truly fresh mandarin fish and sea bass again," Ran Yunsheng said.
The Waiter, hearing Ran Yunsheng’s praise, joyously responded, "Our establishment’s dishes are certainly worthy of Ran Langjun’s compliment. This mandarin fish and sea bass were fresh deliveries just this noon. Please enjoy your meal."
Ran Yunsheng smiled and joked with the Waiter for a moment before starting to eat.