Upon arriving in the capital, he saw many young women on the streets. Their demeanor was far more graceful and elegant than that of the southern regions, which Da Cheng found quite novel.
I've never felt that kind of heart-fluttering feeling before.
Realizing that it was impolite to stare at the other person, Da Cheng lowered his gaze.
"Miss Pei, then thank you for your trouble," Qiao Zhizhi said.
I turned my head and glanced at him. Why did Brother Dacheng look so awkward and clueless?
Pei Qingrong waved her hand: "No need to be so polite with me. The friends of the eldest and second young masters are my friends too."
"Let's go." She led Dacheng and Qiao Zhizhi out of the mansion.
Qiao Lian'er also went to the Heng Prince's Mansion with the Pei brothers. In order to carry their things, they took an extra carriage.
Prince Heng is a legitimate member of the imperial family, born of the same mother as the current emperor, both born to the Empress Dowager. Therefore, his mansion is very large, with countless grottoes and gardens, which could not be explored in half a day. It is said that the peony garden alone would take more than an hour to explore.
Prince Heng was a good eater. He was fair-skinned and plump, but his limbs were very slender, like a cone. He greeted every visitor warmly with a friendly smile and was not at all pretentious.
“This is—” Prince Heng saw a strange little girl.
"This is Miss Qiao, who was just granted the title of Princess of Dingxiang by the Emperor. She is a guest at Prince Pei's residence, and we brought her along to enjoy the flowers. We hope Prince Heng will forgive us for any inconvenience caused," said Pei Zhujin.
Prince Heng sized up Qiao Lian'er and saw that her eyes and brows exuded intelligence. Despite her young age, she had a calm and composed demeanor. She was indeed someone who could produce formations and help the army achieve great victories. He couldn't help but nod in approval.
"Miss Qiao is a young and promising woman. It is an honor for Prince Heng's mansion to grace us with its presence. We look forward to seeing you all again in the future."
She became a county princess at the age of thirteen, showing great potential. If she makes further contributions, she may become a county princess or even a princess.
Qiao Lian'er greeted Prince Heng and said, "This is my first time visiting Prince Heng's residence. I have prepared some gifts for you, Your Highness. Please accept them."
"Oh, there's even a gift? Just admiring the flowers is enough, Miss Qiao, there's no need for such formalities."
Qiao Lian'er winked at Prince Heng: "I guarantee these are all delicacies that Your Highness has never tasted before."
Upon hearing that it was food, which he had never eaten before, Prince Heng became interested.
"Quickly, let me see it."
Pei Shijiu went over and led the carriage to the entrance of the flower hall.
The guests first went to the flower hall to sit and have tea and snacks, and then went to the peony garden to admire the flowers after everyone had arrived.
Now, almost all the guests have arrived.
The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing a pile of durians, plump and large, golden in color, with their shells covered in sharp spikes.
Without the curtains to block the view, a sweet, cloying scent wafts out, seeping straight into your heart.
"What's that smell? It smells so good!" In the flower hall, someone craned their neck to search for it in the air.
"Where is the fragrance? This is clearly a foul odor, like a latrine." Some people pinched their noses in disgust.
These are the two kinds of reactions people have to durian: those who like it love it to the extreme and regard it as the ultimate delicacy, while those who don't like it avoid it at all costs and can't stand even the smell.
Prince Heng also sniffed, then closed his eyes and savored the impact of the smell.
He felt something stirring within his soul, as if echoing something else.
"Miss Qiao, please open the shell. I want to have a taste."
He's already itching to get started.
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