Chapter 123 Moving
With the addition of internal energy and Leng Qiao's dedicated teaching, her whip skills have become quite proficient.
In the courtyard, Tao Tao pulled back the whip and then wrapped it around her waist.
"Great! Boss is amazing!"
Xi Xin stood to the side, her face beaming with smiles, clapping excitedly. Her eyes fell on the towel on the table, and she quickly stepped forward to wipe away the sweat from Xi Xin's brow.
Her cheeks were flushed, her hair at the temples was damp with sweat, and she was catching her breath.
Feeling the coolness on her face, she turned her head and saw that Xixin had taken it directly.
"Thanks."
I've been so busy lately. I was planning to take a break today, but Leng Qiao dragged me out to practice martial arts. My practice has been sporadic these past few days.
She had been practicing like this all day, and she didn't know if it was because of her internal energy, but she felt okay and wasn't so tired that she couldn't get up.
"Not bad, Miss does have some talent."
A rare smile appeared on Leng Qiao's face, and her icy expression softened considerably.
After that day, she intended to return to the Privy Council and report to her master what had happened at the mortuary, but to her surprise, her master went hunting with the emperor the next day.
"Really?"
After practicing for so long, this was the first time I had heard Leng Qiao praise me.
Leng Qiao nodded upon hearing this.
"That's all for today. We'll wait for my mother to come back later to see what we need to pack. Tomorrow, we plan to move into the new house."
"Do you have any other tasks? Why don't you stay at my place for the time being?"
Tao Tao looked at her and asked this question because ever since Duan Gan gave Leng Qiao to her, Leng Qiao has appeared almost every day, as if she had nothing else to do.
Leng Qiao's eyes showed a hint of surprise.
According to her master's wishes, she should have been Tao Tao's subordinate long ago, but Tao Tao didn't mention it, and she still lived in the Privy Council.
"Yes, Miss."
Tao Tao touched her chin in confusion. "Hiss, I'm a little curious. Why do you call me 'Miss'? Is it because I've recognized Duan Gan as my master, and you think his role is like my father?"
Leng Qiao was speechless for a moment when she heard this, because that was indeed what she thought.
But she couldn't say it outright. Although her master was older than Tao Tao, it was only by half a cycle, and he couldn't possibly have a daughter that old.
Moreover, the fact that he called her "Miss Tao" in front of his master that day was with his tacit approval.
Tao Tao didn't hear her reply, but she could tell from her expression.
As evening approached, Tao's mother returned.
She didn't go to the branch today, and temporarily closed the three branches, leaving only the one on Chengnan Street. Yu Shan and Yu He are already very familiar with the store's situation.
Tao Tao originally wanted her mother to rest as well, but after resting at home for a while, she went back to the shop.
Ding Yunxiang stayed in her room all day, and it's unclear what she was doing.
The family was having dinner when there was a knock on the door. Xi Xin quickly got up and ran to open it.
She opened the door and looked him up and down with a puzzled expression. Seeing the man in the close-fitting clothes, she couldn't help but ask, "Who are you? Have you come to the wrong place, sir?"
Before he could answer, her gaze fell on the cage he was carrying in his left hand. It was exquisite and looked like something out of a common folk item.
Moreover, there was a white thing curled up in the corner, but it was hard to see clearly.
Shen Lin said in a low voice, "I'm here to see Tao Tao."
Are you here to see the boss?
She turned around and shouted, "Boss! Someone's looking for you outside!"
Who is it?
Tao Tao and her mother exchanged a glance, put down their bowls and chopsticks, took a sip of water, and then walked towards the door.
As I got closer to the door, I realized this person looked so familiar.
Isn't this someone from the Crown Prince's side? What's he doing here?
"Is there something you need?"
"Miss Tao, this is a gift from my Highness. It is a game that my Highness painstakingly hunted in the hunting grounds. In order not to harm this white rabbit, my Highness went to great lengths."
The whole string of words was about how hard His Highness had worked.
But what does this have to do with her?
Tao Tao's gaze fell on the cage in his hand, and she saw the white ball curled up inside.
Suddenly, a feeling of joy welled up inside him, and he reached out to poke the white fluffy ball.
Just then, the white rabbit raised its head, and she realized that its ears were so big and long, and its eyes were as beautiful and lovely as rubies, soft and sweet.
She couldn't help but think that it was a lop-eared rabbit.
Why did your prince send me this?
She liked him, but she couldn't accept something for nothing. She didn't have much interaction with the Crown Prince, and the Qiu family had even tried to kill her.
"This... His Highness thought you would like it, so he sent it over."
To be honest, he didn't know, nor did he understand, why His Highness paid so much attention to this young lady from humble origins.
"Oh, I see. Actually, I don't like it. You can take it back."
Tao Tao was about to close the door after she finished speaking, but he blocked her way.
Shen Lin frowned, his face displeased: "No! You must accept this rabbit, otherwise wouldn't that be letting His Highness down?"
After saying that, he shoved the cage into her arms and, before she could react, turned and strode away.
"No, not this..."
She hurriedly chased after him, only to find that he had disappeared without a trace.
"Gifts are refused and then forced? What the heck..."
She scratched her head, looking completely bewildered.
Xi Xin looked at the rabbit in her arms with a happy expression. She poked it with her finger and felt its warm and soft texture.
They are really cute.
"Boss, this rabbit is so cute, why don't we keep it?"
"I don't have time. Why don't you take care of its food and daily life?"
Tao Tao shoved the cage into her hands, and Xi Xin happily accepted it.
"Boss, I will definitely take good care of the little rabbit."
"By the way, its name is Rabbit, what do you think?"
After saying that, she patted Xixin on the shoulder and went inside, leaving Xixin standing there blankly.
Isn't this just a rabbit? Why call it a rabbit?
She couldn't quite understand the strange name for a moment. After thinking for a while, she suddenly heard someone calling her from inside, so she quickly closed the door and went in.
Tao Tao didn't stay in bed late for the move; she got up very early.
Aside from bringing some essential clothing and belongings, it wasn't said that all of these things would be moved over.
It's better to buy new things after moving to a new house, and of course, she admits that she just wants to buy new ones.
Tao Tao stood at the main entrance, looking up. There was no signboard yet.
That's perfect, there's no need to hang it up. Those who know will know who's inside, and those who don't naturally don't need to know.
This house is a three-courtyard complex with long corridors and wide halls, offering ample space. Its simple yet poetic design features green walls and gray tiles, lacking the ostentatious style typical of wealthy families.
Her cool demeanor reveals a refined elegance.
Tao Tao took a liking to it immediately upon seeing it.
She lived in the east wing, while her mother lived in the west wing. Her younger brother lived with her mother, and Xixin and Leng Qiao also lived with her in the east wing, but in a side room.
Ding Yunxiang originally wanted to stay in the east wing, but seeing that Tao Tao had already made her choice, she was too embarrassed to ask, so she ended up staying in the main house in the backyard.
Tao Tao didn't care, since there were plenty of rooms available anyway.
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