After working for an hour, they finally managed to move all the things into the courtyard where Lu Qiqi was staying.

Xuan Wenying and her two sisters sat under the pavilion, enjoying tea.

After the items were inventoried, the manager of Baozhu Pavilion quickly walked to the bottom of the pavilion steps and respectfully said, "Reporting to the county magistrate, the items have been delivered safely."

After saying that, Qingdai walked to the pavilion and whispered in Lu Qiqi's ear, "Miss, the items and the amount on the list all match up."

Baozhu Pavilion is Song Yanqing's property. How could the people of Baozhu Pavilion dare to covet what is given to Lu Qiqi?

Lu Qiqi nodded and said softly, "Thank you for your trouble."

After the people from Baozhu Pavilion left, Xuan Wenying finally found an opportunity to question Lu Qiqi.

"These things..."

Xuan Wenying hesitated, but Baozhu Pavilion had been operating in the new capital for many years and had become the dominant force in the city, which showed that it had powerful backing.

She didn't know if asking this would put Lu Qiqi in a difficult position, so she hesitated for a long time before finally asking.

Lu Qiqi could not truthfully reveal the owner behind Baozhu Pavilion.

Fortunately, Fengyi had already prepared an excuse for her on the top floor of Baozhu Pavilion.

She said, "To be honest, Aunt, Miss Fengyi and I are old friends."

I unintentionally saved her shopkeeper back then, and now that I'm preparing to establish my own residence in Luzhou Prefecture, this whole situation has come to this."

Lu Qiqi explained the whole story, but did not say whether the items were purchased by the shopkeeper to repay a debt of gratitude or by herself.

After hearing these ambiguous words, Xuan Wenying realized she shouldn't ask any further questions.

She smiled and said, "I see. Today, the items from Baozhu Pavilion were delivered to your residence. I still need to explain this to your maternal grandmother."

So that no one in the household would think I had misappropriated public funds.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qiqi finally understood that her two uncles had not yet separated their households.

"Chunhe," Xuan Wenying called softly.

Chunhe stepped forward, took out a key from her hand, and presented it to Lu Qiqi with both hands.

Xuan Wenying explained, "The things sent by Baozhu Pavilion are probably all valuable items. If you leave them in your room, they might attract unwanted attention."

This is the key to the storeroom in the southwest corner of your yard. Once you've selected the items you like, have someone store them there.

If you're worried, you can have the Shadow Guard change the lock.

Everyone knows that once you enter the Dark Prison, you cannot escape. The locks made of cold iron in the Dark Prison are not available on the market and are extremely rare, even worth a fortune.

Xuan Wenying thought that since she could command the Shadow Guards, it wouldn't be difficult for her to obtain a cold iron lock.

Lu Qiqi smiled and said, "Thank you for reminding me, Aunt. You've worked hard for us sisters all day today."

We sisters have been at your home for many days, but we haven't been able to bring you anything nice.

This is a small token of our sisterly affection; we hope Auntie won't find it offensive.

After saying that, Haitang brought over two porcelain vases.

Xuan Wenying looked at the two straight porcelain vases, but for a moment she couldn't tell what they were.

The two porcelain vases were about three inches long. If they were flower vases, they would have an opening for inserting flowers, but these things were sealed tightly, which made her very curious.

"Qiqi, what is this?"

Lu Qiqi unscrewed the two porcelain bottles in front of her, took out the clear liquid, and turned to Xuan Wenying, saying, "Aunt, give me one of your hands."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Wenying tentatively extended a hand, and then Lu Qiqi smeared the liquid on her hand.

While massaging Xuan Wenying to help her absorb the nutrients, Lu Qiqi explained, "Aunt, these two things are for facial skincare. They can tighten the skin and brighten the complexion after use."

Keeping your face moisturized, like it's had a good drink of water, can effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Women love beauty, even Xuan Wenying, the daughter of a military family, who was not particular about her appearance.

Lu Qiqi released her hand and felt as if her hand had been coated with a layer of honey, smooth and tender, yet not sticky.

She gently sniffed her right hand and could even smell a faint floral fragrance, which smelled very pleasant.

Xuan Wenying exclaimed in surprise, "There are such wonderful things in this world!"

She had no doubt that what was in the porcelain bottle would hurt her face.

After all, Lu Qiqi was able to earn the title of county princess through her medical skills, so there was no doubt about that.

Lu Qiqi smiled and said, "I'm glad my aunt likes it."

Today at Baozhu Pavilion, Xuan Wenying stood up for the two sisters and wanted to buy them a hairpin worth three hundred taels of silver without even blinking.

Even though Baozhuge had given her jewelry, Xuan Wenying hadn't forgotten her purpose for the day and had bought a lot of jewelry for the sisters as well.

She appreciated Xuan Wenying's kindness towards the sisters.

On her way back to the Marquis of Lin'an's residence, she thought about sending something back to Xuan Wenying.

After much thought, the Marquis of Lin'an's mansion lacked nothing, and Xuan Wenying was probably quite used to gold, silver, and money.

It was only today, when Fengyi mentioned in her ear that she had a new wrinkle on her face, that she remembered what gift to give her.

After all, even Feng Yi, who runs Baozhu Pavilion, raves about these skincare products, so giving them to President Xuan Wenying would be a perfect gift.

Seeing Xuan Wenying's joyful expression, she knew she had given the right gift.

After a moment, Xuan Wenying said, "You sisters must be tired today, so take a good rest."

I still need to go to your maternal grandmother's courtyard to report.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lu Qiqi saw the person out of the courtyard.

Back inside, Lu Yao leaned closer to Lu Qiqi and said, "Sister, with so many things, why don't we put them all in the storeroom?"

Lu Qiqi said, "No need. You choose the jewelry, and put the rest of the ornaments together."

I will have the Shadow Guards send it back to Luzhou Prefecture, where it will be displayed in the manor villa for future viewing.

These words were naturally meant to appease Lu Yao. With her spatial ability at her disposal, what could be more reassuring than having something stored within it?

Absolutely unique!

Lu Yao held up two sandalwood hairpins and presented them to Lu Qiqi, saying, "Sister, Aunt also bought the other hairpin."

Lu Qiqi took the hairpin with the Ruyi cloud pattern and said, "Since there are two hairpins, let's each take one."

Lu Yao looked at the hairpin her sister was holding and nodded happily, "Okay, let's each have one."