The streets were bustling with noise, and at a glance, you could only see a few shops in front of you, unlike Tianxiang County, where you could see from one end of the street to the other at a glance.
The sounds of vendors hawking their wares and laughter filled the air, and shops lined both sides of the street, filled with people shopping in groups.
The sun rose higher and higher, shining down from the eaves overhead and directly onto the flag fluttering high outside the shop—a liquor store.
It was right when the morning market was closing and the three of them were strolling around when they were quickly drawn to the dazzling array of goods on the street.
"You know what, the capital city is really different from other places," Xiao Cui said excitedly.
"Of course, it's under the emperor's nose, so it's different from other places. Look, you can see patrolling soldiers every few steps."
The safety of the capital is of paramount importance; if something happens under the emperor's nose, one could lose their head.
"Perfect timing! Let's take a stroll around the streets today and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the capital."
Fortunately, the items were already in the Duke's mansion, so there was no use worrying. Anyway, they had money now and weren't short of food and drink these days. They could figure out a solution later.
Enjoying life while you can is the most important thing.
"Come on, let's buy whatever we like, don't be stingy."
Liu Yuelan sighed, her sorrow finally gone, and she smiled as well: "It's just the three of us, leaving Yunniang alone at the inn."
"And then there's Mr. Yu, my dad, and my grandma."
“Mr. Yu and your grandmother are getting old. It’s not too late for them to come out after they’ve rested. As for your father, what’s the point of him going shopping? As for Yunniang, she’s probably bored.”
"It's okay, let's shop first, and then we'll come out with Auntie later. We can't let today's trip go to waste."
“What the master says is true. This is my first time in the capital, and I’m really curious.”
Song Ning took Liu Yuelan's arm and said with a smile, "Come on, I'll take Mother to buy new clothes. Mother is so beautiful, she should dress up nicely."
Just as Song Ning turned the corner, two people appeared behind them: Jiang Shuyue and Tang Xinghuai.
Jiang Shuyue was getting annoyed: "Do you have any shame? I've already told you not to follow me, aren't you annoying me?"
Tang Xinghuai laughed heartlessly: "No, Your Highness, we're friends, after all. Even if we're friends, you don't have to treat me like this, do you?"
Jiang Shuyue laughed in anger, forgetting all the rules she had learned in the palace. She went straight up and kicked, but missed.
Doesn't she realize that she doesn't like him?
Does Tang Xinghuai even know how annoying he is?
He had only been in the capital for a few months, but he had already offended a lot of people and had a reputation for womanizing.
He spends twenty out of thirty days a month frequenting brothels. How dare someone like that approach her? The fact that she can still stand here and talk to him shows how good her temper is.
"Tang Xinghuai, I'm still giving you face, so leave now, or don't blame me for turning against you."
Tang Xinghuai put away his playful expression and stepped forward to look at Jiang Shuyue with a half-smile.
"Your Highness is wise; surely you can see clearly what is happening in the court?"
Tang Xinghuai leaned close to Jiang Shuyue's ear and said, "Princess, you've been plotting behind the Third Prince's back. Haven't you thought about the consequences?"
Jiang Shuyue's expression changed drastically in an instant, and frost appeared on her face.
"Tang Xinghuai, I really underestimated you."
Tang Xinghuai chuckled lightly: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness."
Jiang Shuyue clenched her fists and gave a dignified smile: "Your Highness Prince Qi is the true general of a great nation, a pillar of the country."
“But…” Jiang Shuyue changed the subject, “No matter how outstanding you are, I will never like you. Forget about it.”
Having said that, he turned and left with his maid.
A guard beside Tang Xinghuai whispered, "Your Highness, shouldn't we give chase?"
"No need, I never intended to marry her anyway."
Jiang Shuyue's face was gloomy. The maids beside her dared not speak, but they still spoke up for their mistress.
“Princess, you’re giving him too much credit. If you ask me, you should report it directly to His Majesty.”
Jiang Shuyue sighed softly and gave a bitter smile: "Your Majesty? You didn't see how much Father Emperor values Tang Xinghuai. Although we don't know his background, Your Majesty won't touch him for the time being."
Tang Xinghuai has just made a contribution, so even if he acts outrageously, His Majesty will not punish him at this time.
After all, he was a meritorious official. If he were punished for such a matter, it would discourage the court officials.
"Princess, what should we do?"
Jiang Shuyue instantly lost interest: "What else can we do? Just let it be. Alright, let's go back."
The maids are now used to their mistress's personality.
In the past, if such a thing had happened, the princess would have been sad and depressed for several days, but today, she was so open-minded.
This is all thanks to that girl, Er Ya.
As soon as the two turned the street corner, Jiang Shuyue paused and took two steps back in a daze.
His gaze was fixed on the distance not far away, his expression revealing astonishment and excitement.
The maid behind her followed her gaze, but only saw a bustling crowd of pedestrians. She asked in confusion, "Your Highness, what are you looking at?"
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Shuyue seemed to lose control and suddenly rushed to one side.
"Er Ya!"
Song Ning and Xiao Cui were standing in front of a sugar painting stall when they heard a scream behind them and were pounced on from behind by a bear.
"Er Ya, when did you arrive in the capital? Why didn't you write to me? I could have come to pick you up!" Her voice was filled with undisguised joy.
Song Ning was stunned by the sudden hug, and when her arm was grabbed and shaken so hard she almost threw up, she cried out, "Stop, stop, stop!"
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