"Ah, my snacks are still in the auction house. I'll take them and leave." Anle covered her ears with both hands, walked to the lobby on the first floor, and suddenly remembered the pile of food she had bought.
"I'll go in and get it. You wait here for me." Yu Rong turned and walked back.
Anle was waiting for Yu Rong to return at the bottom of the stairs in the lobby on the first floor. The steward who caught up from behind was still trying to persuade Anle.
Anle didn't even glance at him again, completely ignoring him.
No matter how much the person in charge pleaded, he didn't utter another word.
The steward was standing at the top of the stairs, trying to persuade Anle. The top of the stairs faced the main entrance on the first floor, and the corridor was paved with a red carpet.
Suddenly, two rows of guards cleared the way outside the wide-open doors on the first floor and rushed into the hall, spreading out to both sides and lining up in a row.
Anle was stunned for a moment upon seeing such a large entourage, and then saw two rows of guards standing straight on both sides of the red carpet in the aisle.
A slender, petite figure walked against the light from the main entrance.
Anle couldn't quite make out the faces of the newcomers, but the spectacle made everyone around stop and watch.
Anle also stared at the figure entering the room with a bit of curiosity.
The figure slowly entered through the gate and into the hall. The backlighting around him dissipated, and Anle was able to see the face of the person who had come in.
She was just a child who looked not much older than her, and her face was pale and sickly, clearly unhealthy and weak, as if she could be blown away by the wind.
The half of her fair wrist peeking out from under her sleeve was delicate and slender, as if it could be snapped off with the slightest pinch.
Anle recognized the person and muttered to herself, "This is a sickly little beauty. She seems to be even less healthy than her mother."
It must be the kind of illness that lasts a long time and is confined to a sickbed.
Just as she was muttering to herself, she saw a figure panting as it chased after the sickly beauty through the gate.
"Miss, Miss, wait for me!"
Upon hearing this, the delicate and beautiful woman paused, turned around, and looked back. Her voice sounded weak and powerless, with a hint of helplessness.
"Xiao Tan, didn't I tell you not to shout and attract attention in public?"
Anle twitched her lips upon hearing this. Did the little girl really need to make such a fuss?
With such a grand display, and so many guards standing in two neat rows, it's already eye-catching enough that people don't even need to shout or make a fuss.
If you really don't want to attract attention, don't bring so many guards when you go out. It's like a royal procession.
The whole thing is so grand, isn't it just to attract attention?
I don't want to attract attention; who would believe me if I said it?
That sounds like something a bitch would say!
"Isn't this Miss Linglong from the City Lord's Mansion? What brings her to the auction house?" Someone recognized Yan Linglong and couldn't help but exclaim excitedly.
"Yes, yes, you know, it's rare to see Miss Linglong on ordinary days. I never expected to have the honor of seeing her at the auction house today."
Some guests who had never seen Yan Linglong before were surprised and asked her questions.
"Miss Linglong? Is that Miss Linglong from the City Lord's Mansion?"
"That's right, it's Miss Linglong who was granted the title of Princess!"
Oh dear, why don't you hurry over and ask her for some blessings?
I heard that prayers made to her are very effective.
"Can I ask Miss Linglong for a better career?"
Some people couldn't contain themselves and tried to rush over, but were stopped by the guards. "Miss Linglong cannot be disturbed. You may all step back."
"Let me see Miss Linglong, I must beg Miss Linglong for a favor!"
"Miss Linglong—"
"I've heard of Miss Linglong from the Green City Lord's Mansion for a long time. To actually meet her today is incredibly lucky."
"..."
When all the guests realized that the young girl in front of them was the legendary Miss Linglong from the City Lord's Mansion, the scene briefly spiraled out of control.
Someone actually knelt down on the spot!
Anle stared at this unusually exaggerated scene, clicking her tongue in amazement.
Seeing is believing! You can't really tell a lot about a reputation just by hearing about it, but seeing this impressive display today, it's clear that its reputation is well-deserved!
They're all bowing to this little girl!
Wow, impressive!
I learned something new!
Just as Anle was marveling at this, she suddenly lost her balance and felt herself being pulled to the side of the stairwell by a great force.
She turned her head and saw the manager, who looked trembling with fear. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and spoke to her in an unfriendly tone.
"Phew, you little girl, you mustn't disturb our Miss Linglong! You don't even know to give way to her when you see her!"
Anle: "...???" What does this have to do with her?
Is she blocking anyone's way by standing here?
Is your courage made of sesame seeds? It's so small!
Standing here can startle the young lady of his household?
Are you out of your mind?! Why are you making such a big deal out of this?!
Anle rolled her eyes, glanced at the corridor above, and, not seeing Yu Rong anywhere in the circular corridor, looked a little impatient.
It wasn't that I was impatient with Yu Rong, or impatient with waiting for others, but rather that I was impatient with watching this exaggerated and bizarre creature here.
She felt that the people here weren't very bright.
They're all sick!
Just as the manager was reprimanding Anle, Yan Linglong strolled over to him with small, quick steps and offered a reminder.
"Manager, the auction house may have some very important guests visiting in the next few days. Be sure to treat them well. I will be coming over in the next few days. Let me know when the important guests arrive."
The steward paused, then said, "A distinguished guest?"
Yan Linglong smiled, her face devoid of the innocence of a ten-year-old child, her eyes gleaming with a shrewd glint.
“Indeed, I see auspicious signs hovering above my Green City, right above my auction house. My Green City has this connection with such an important guest, and we must treat him well and forge a good relationship.” She also hoped to form a bond with this distinguished guest and build a deep connection from then on.
The color of these auspicious floating clouds is quite deep.
The steward immediately nodded and bowed, saying hurriedly, "Yes, yes, Miss Linglong, I've got it."
Yu Rong descended the stairs with light steps; he was seen but not heard, his footsteps so soft they were barely audible.
Anle kept looking in the direction of the corridor. When she saw Yu Rong come down, she turned around and walked out. She only glanced at Yan Linglong lightly and had no other thoughts.
This is the legendary figure with a magical aura from the city lord's mansion.
He's just an ordinary person; I haven't seen any other cleverness in him, but I have witnessed his shrewdness in dealing with people smoothly.
Yu Rong went downstairs without looking to either side, brushed past Yan Linglong, and left with An Le.
The manager raised his eyes, glanced at Yu Rong, and gestured to try and stop him, "Hey—"
However, Yu Rong completely ignored him and didn't even glance at him.
The steward lowered his hands, shut his mouth, and didn't say anything more.
Forget it, he's just a kid, but he has quite a temper. Can't you even say a few words to him?
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