Chapter 1076: Tang Yan and Tong Lei were shocked

Lin Lang lowered his voice and said to Su Wanxing, "Yes, she is Wu Zetian's niece Helan Minyue. I brought her back from the Tang Dynasty."

Su Wanxing's eyes widened, and it took her a while to find her voice again. With a trembling voice of disbelief, she said, "Hubby, are you kidding me? This... this is too outrageous, even more bizarre than the novels I wrote!"

Lin Lang said with a serious expression, "I'm not lying to you. Have you read the time-travel novel 'A Look at the Qin'?"

Su Wanxing nodded and mechanically responded, "Remember... remember, the plot is that Xiang Shaolong traveled back to the Qin Dynasty."

Lin Lang raised his eyebrows and said, "Wife, to be honest, I now have the superpower of traveling through time and space freely. I just returned from the sixth year of Yonghui in the Tang Dynasty, bringing Helan Minyue with me."

"No way? Husband, please don't tease me." Su Wanxing's eyes unconsciously drifted to Helan Minyue who was not far away. The other party was pinching his nose and looking at the fried stinky tofu stall curiously.

Lin Lang looked at Su Wanxing's skeptical expression and continued to explain, "A few days ago, I brought Chu Yiren, Zhou Mengyao and others to the Tang Dynasty. Under the false identity of the Emperor of Shanghai, I became sworn brothers with Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi. Now that the Tang Dynasty is thriving, Helan Minyue was chosen by Li Zhi to be my bride."

Su Wanxing swallowed her saliva, her mind in a mess, and it took her a long time to squeeze out a sentence: "Really?"

Lin Lang kissed Su Wanxing on the pretty face and replied gently, "Of course it's true. Go home now and pack your luggage. Meet at Zhao's house before midnight. I'll take you to travel through time and space to the Tang Dynasty."

After hearing this, Su Wanxing's eyes lit up. She tightened her grip on the fried stinky tofu snack, and her fingertips trembled slightly - being able to experience the customs of the Tang Dynasty firsthand and collect materials for her novel at the same time was simply a godsend.

"Honey, I still can't believe that such a bloody plot is true? Are you sure you can really take me back to the Tang Dynasty?" Su Wanxing's voice was a little floating, and there was some disbelief and excitement.

Lin Lang replied: "Sure, certain, and definitely."

Su Wanxing took a deep breath, looked at Lin Lang's serious eyes, and replied with anticipation: "Okay... then... then I'll go home and pack my luggage now."

Lin Lang reminded him, "Don't forget to bring your laptop and charger, and wear a conservative skirt that's long and doesn't reveal your arms or thighs."

"Honey, there's no electricity in the Tang Dynasty. I brought my laptop to write a novel, but there's no way to charge it."

Lin Lang whispered back, "Don't worry, wife. I will install solar power generation equipment in Tang Dynasty's mansion to provide electricity."

Su Wanxing giggled and said, "Hubby, you're amazing. If I could really travel back to the Tang Dynasty with you and experience ancient life, then the ancient Chinese novels I write would definitely be more realistic and more popular."

Lin Lang looked at Su Wanxing's surprised and happy expression, smiled and rubbed her hair: "My dear wife, we will gather at 12 o'clock tonight, there is enough time for you to prepare."

"Just bring some personal items, and we'll figure out the rest when we get there. If you need anything, your husband can travel back to modern times to buy it for you at any time."

"Yeah!" Su Wanxing nodded vigorously, suddenly remembering something.

"Hubby, the Zhao residence you're talking about isn't it the home of Zhao Lanshan, the beautiful chairman of the Taicheng Group, whom I met at the Bund Yacht Marina last time?"

Lin Lang replied, "That's right. I'll text you the exact address of Zhao's residence later."

"Okay, hehe..." Su Wanxing kissed Lin Lang on the face.

Then, the owner of the fried stinky tofu stall shouted, "Handsome, the two servings of stinky tofu you ordered are ready."

Hearing the voice, Lin Lang turned around and took Su Wanxing back to the fried stinky tofu stall.

"Come, my beloved, try some fried stinky tofu, it's delicious!" Lin Lang picked up a piece of fried stinky tofu and handed it to Helan Minyue with a wicked smile.

Helan Minyue took the fried stinky tofu with a look of disgust: "Your Majesty, this thing tastes really bad, it's a bit hard for me to swallow."

Su Wanxing picked up a piece of stinky tofu with a bamboo stick and put it into her mouth, chewing it gently. "Sister Minyue, look how delicious it is! Changsha fried stinky tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The more you eat, the more delicious it becomes."

Lin Lang also tried the fried stinky tofu and said with a smile, "Stinky tofu looks black on the outside and has both a stinky and fragrant smell. It is a famous dark cuisine in Shanghai. My dear, please try it."

Under Lin Lang's instigation, Helan Minyue reluctantly picked up a piece of stinky tofu with a bamboo stick, put it in her mouth to taste it, and immediately fell in love with it, conquered by this intoxicating dark dish.

"Wow! Your Majesty, this thing is fresh, fragrant, and slightly spicy when you bite it. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! It has a stinky, fragrant, and unique flavor that is truly amazing!"

Seeing Helan Minyue's exaggerated expression, as if she had discovered a new world, Su Wanxing smiled and said, "Sister Minyue, I didn't lie to you, did I? Fried stinky tofu smells bad but tastes delicious. One bite is unforgettable."

Helan Minyue said with a smile while eating fried stinky tofu, "Shanghai has a wide variety of street food. Not only is it richer than the snacks in the Tang Dynasty, but everything tastes novel and delicious."

Seeing that Helan Minyue looked like she had just arrived in the modern era and had never seen the world, and that it didn't seem like she was pretending, Su Wanxing's eyes became less suspicious, and she was convinced that the beauty in front of her really came from the Tang Dynasty in the East.

The three of them chatted lively for a while, and after eating fried stinky tofu standing on the street, Su Wanxing said goodbye to Lin Lang and Helan Minyue temporarily, and couldn't wait to go home to pack her luggage.

Lin Lang took Helan Minyue's hand and continued to take her to the snack street.

Helan Minyue smiled with her eyes curved. She pointed at the cotton candy stall and asked curiously, "Your Majesty, what are they selling?"

Lin Lang saw Helan Minyue staring at the cotton candy stall with sparkling eyes, so he walked over with a smile and bought a big cotton candy and handed it to her.

The marshmallow was fluffy and white, like a soft cloud, swaying gently.

"My dear, this is marshmallow. Try it and see if it tastes good."

Helan Minyue took it with both hands, unable to hide the happy smile on her face: "Your Majesty, this marshmallow is like a cloud, it smells sweet and looks delicious."

Lin Lang looked at her lovingly: "My dear, you will know after you have tasted it."

Helan Minyue approached cautiously and took a small bite. The marshmallow melted instantly in her mouth, and the sweet taste spread, bringing with it a pure sweet fragrance.

Her eyes lit up, and she looked very satisfied. She smiled and said, "Wow, this marshmallow is so delicious! It melts in my mouth, sweeter than honey, and so soft, it's like holding a cloud in my mouth. It's amazing!"

As he was speaking, a little girl with pigtails came over with a flower tube in her hand. She looked up at Lin Lang and said, "Big brother, buy a bunch of flowers for my pretty sister. Look how pretty she is."

There are still a few beautiful red roses left in the flower tube, with water droplets on the petals, which look very fresh.

Lin Lang looked at the little girl, then at Helan Minyue, and readily took out a few hundred yuan from his pocket and handed it to her, then took the roses.

The little girl took the money and saw that it was a stack of hundred-yuan bills. She quickly waved her hands and said, "Big brother, I don't need so much money. These flowers are not that expensive. You gave too much!"

Lin Lang patted the little girl's head, his tone filled with gentle pride: "It's okay, you can use the extra money to buy books and stationery. Study hard."

The little girl's eyes widened and she bowed repeatedly: "Thank you, big brother! Thank you, big brother!" Then she ran away happily with the flower tube.

Lin Lang handed the rose to Helan Minyue. She quickly took it, put it to her nose and smelled it, and the smile on her face became even brighter.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. These roses are so fragrant and their colors are so bright. They are so beautiful!"

Helan Minyue held the flower in her arms as if she were holding a treasure. Her sweet look made the air around her seem sweet.

It is worth mentioning that the name of the flower "rose" originated in the Tang Dynasty and was named because the color of the flower is similar to that of the rose gem.

In the Tang Dynasty poet Changsun Zuofu's poem "Ancient Palace Lament", it is mentioned that "there is a beautiful tree in front of the window, named rose. The flowers fell last year and bloomed this year."

The Tang Dynasty poet Pi Rixiu also included the line "The soft barrier shakes the rose" in his "Couplets of Medicinal Names", which shows that roses were already quite common in the Tang Dynasty. People not only used them as ornamental flowers, but also knew their medicinal value.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Helan Minyue knows about roses.

Lin Lang smiled and said, "My dear, in our country, red roses symbolize deep affection and passionate love."

Helan Minyue tightened her grip around the rose, raised her eyes and looked at Lin Lang, her eyes gleaming with tiny glints, her cheeks flushed slightly: "So in Shanghai, this rose has such a profound meaning."

"Although roses were common in the Tang Dynasty, they were considered ordinary flowers, used to decorate gardens or as medicine. Little did they know that they also contained such passionate feelings."

Helan Minyue gathered the flowers closer to her bosom, the sweet fragrance lingering around her nose. "Then Your Majesty, giving me roses means... does that mean you have such deep affection for me?"

Her voice was soft and tentative, and the ending tone scratched people's hearts like a feather.

Lin Lang looked at Helan Minyue's shy expression, reached out and scratched the tip of her nose, unable to hide the smile in his eyes: "What else? In Shanghai Country, a man giving his sweetheart a red rose is the most straightforward way of expressing his feelings."

Helan Minyue's face turned even redder, but she couldn't help laughing. She looked down at the rose in her arms. The water droplets on the petals reflected the lights on the street, sparkling.

"Then I will keep it well and take it back to the Tang Dynasty. I will place it in the vase in my room and let it speak of your majesty's love every day."

Lin Lang was amused by Helan Minyue and continued walking forward with her hand in hand.

"Silly girl, roses won't last that long. I can buy some rose seeds and bring them back to Datang, and plant them in the back garden of my mansion, so you can enjoy the flowers and smell their fragrance every day."

"Great! Your Majesty is so kind to me, hehe!"

Helan Minyue responded, looking at Lin Lang with deep affection in her eyes. The rose in her arms emitted a faint fragrance, which mixed with her laughter, becoming the most gentle scenery in the bustling snack street.

At this moment, Tang Yan and Tong Lei, two best friends, were walking hand in hand in the snack street, eating grilled sausages, and walking towards Lin Lang.

"Hey, Tang Yan, look, that guy in a suit and sunglasses, isn't that our husband Lin Lang?"

Tang Yan saw Helan Minyue holding a rose in her hand and smiling beside Lin Lang. She immediately felt jealous. She pulled Tong Lei forward and said with a fake smile, "Hubby, what a coincidence! I can run into you even when I'm walking in the snack street."

Tong Lei called out shyly, "Husband!"

Helan Minyue said in bewilderment, "Your Majesty, how many concubines do you have in the Kingdom of Shanghai? Why do women always call you husband wherever you go?"

"Your Majesty? Kingdom of Shanghai? Concubine?" Tang Yan and Tong Lei were confused. They all looked at Helan Minyue, who was wearing a modern white long skirt but ancient hairstyle, in surprise.