Li Xi led the group back to Tingfeng Courtyard.
Unexpectedly, Chu Ran also returned.
As soon as she entered, the two wolf cubs pounced on Li Xi like swallows returning to their nest. "You two little rascals are really naughty."
With a smile on her face, Li Xi bent down and gently took the two wolf cubs into her arms, stroking their fur softly.
Chu Ran also stepped forward, smiling, and said, "We just arrived recently. These two little rascals have been making a ruckus the whole way, and I'm almost annoyed by them. I really want to throw them away."
Li Xi patted her shoulder, "Thank you for your hard work, my dear sister. I'll treat you to a delicious meal later."
After saying that, she gestured to everyone to go to the hall, then took Chu Ran's hand and walked side by side, saying as they walked, "I have some good news to tell you."
Meng Zhong went to work, while Meng Zhelan and the others went to the stock exchange.
After a brief introduction, the people in the room quickly became acquainted, and the atmosphere became increasingly harmonious.
"I heard there's a large-scale trade fair in the eastern suburbs. Why don't we go check it out? Apparently, it brings together specialties from all over the country." Li Xi received a letter from Chairman Wang yesterday.
Since the Emperor Emeritus said that she didn't need to get involved in what followed, she naturally wouldn't go against his wishes.
"Xiaoxi, you guys go ahead. I'm a little tired and want to rest for a bit." Wan Yue is now over sixty years old, and his energy is no longer as abundant as that of a young person.
So Li Xi summoned Butler Chen and instructed him, "Uncle Chen, could you please take my maternal grandfather to rest? The small courtyard next door is a quiet and secluded place, perfect for him to recuperate."
Then, she turned to her grandfather and said gently, "Grandfather, you should rest there. I will bring you some delicious food when I come back."
Upon hearing this, Wan Yue's eyes revealed a hint of relief and warmth, and he nodded slightly in agreement.
After everyone else left, only Qin Xiaolin remained sitting in the same spot.
Seeing this, Li Xi asked softly, "Brother Qin, aren't you planning to go back to the Duke's Mansion?" She deliberately waited until no one else was present before addressing him in this way.
Now that she knows his true identity, there's no need for him to stay here any longer.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiaolin chuckled and replied, "It's not the right time yet. Qin Xiaolin should still be recuperating out of town."
His words conveyed a sense of composure and confidence, suggesting he had other ideas.
"In that case, please make yourself at home. We have plenty of rooms available."
In her past life, she had a hobby: visiting the Guangzhou Fair.
Those colorful stalls and dazzling exhibits always caught her eye, making her feel as if she were in a fantastic dream.
Whether it's exotic items from foreign lands or exquisite handicrafts by local artisans, she would stop to admire them and linger there, reluctant to leave.
Seeing Li Xi in a daze, Qin Xiaolin pulled her outside, saying, "Come on, didn't we say we were going to take a look?"
A blush rose to her cheeks, and her heart seemed to quicken.
However, she did not refuse, but let Qin Xiaolin pull her out of the room.
We're all brothers, what's wrong with holding hands?!
At the entrance to the trade fair, there were many temporary rest stops for watching over horse-drawn carriages.
A carriage costs ten coins per hour, which is one hundred coins per day. The horse's feed costs an additional five coins.
With a large flow of passengers, all the temporary inns were bustling with activity. The servants were busy attracting customers, and the place was lively and bustling with noise.
This trade fair has eight entrances/exits in the east, west, south, and north.
Each entrance and exit was guarded by city patrolmen, while the prince was in a makeshift tent.
Inside the tent, the prince sat upright, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand, the aroma of which wafted through the air.
However, his brow was furrowed, and his heart was filled with anxiety and unease.
He kept a close eye on the situation at the venue, worried that something unexpected might happen.
At this moment, a garrison commander from the city patrol rushed into the tent, knelt down, and reported to the Crown Prince: "Your Highness, everything is normal in the meeting place."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince's brows relaxed slightly. "I understand. Continue watching."
He gently put down his teacup, stood up, and walked out of the tent.
Since nothing happened, he might as well go and relax. As if thinking of something, the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
Li Xi gazed at the bustling scene before her, extremely satisfied. Her sister, the president, had indeed put her ideas into action, and now it seemed the results were remarkable.
The trade fair was bustling with activity and filled with the noise of people. A dazzling array of goods, like stars in the sky, were on display, ranging from rare gems and exquisite silks to mysterious herbs and alluring exotic spices, all of which were a feast for the eyes.
Merchants thronged this bustling sea of activity, haggling and busy with passion.
“It’s really nice. I’ll go take a look too. I haven’t seen the people of Jiuxiang Mountain in a long time. I’ll go buy some souvenirs to visit them. You don’t need to wait for me today.” Song Yuan said, a faint smile on his face.
“Okay, Brother Song. Buy one for them too.” Li Xi stuffed a bulging purse into his hand.
Before Song Yuan could react, Li Xi pulled Chu Ran away.
Qin Xiaolin was still using Feng Monian's identity, and he followed behind the two at a leisurely pace.
Chu Ran pulled Li Xi aside and whispered something to her.
"What's wrong with you two? The way he's looking at you is weird."
“He found out I was a woman, and when he found my maternal grandfather a while ago, he had no choice but to tell him. But I don’t think Brother Feng is any different from usual.”
Chu Ran chuckled to herself. This is nothing? His eyes are fixed on Xiao Xi.
Xiaoxi is just too naive to see it, but she won't remind Xiaoxi.
"Oh, right. Our brothers also set up a stall here, I need to go find them." Although she didn't want to remind Xiaoxi, she couldn't resist the look of annoyance from the person behind her.
"Okay, I can't leave right now, let's talk about it tonight." Li Xi didn't want to go to the Hidden Sect in front of Qin Xiaolin, and there were some things she couldn't let others know.
"Okay," Chu Ran replied, then turned and went to find someone.
She was leading two wolf cubs, but it looked like she was leading two small dogs, a scene that made people laugh.
"Now we can set off." Qin Xiaolin was secretly delighted; finally, no one was hindering them anymore.
"Brother Feng, what are you laughing at?" Li Xi asked, puzzled by his smug expression.
"No."
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Li Xi held a map of the trade fair venue in her hand.
The above indicates the items for sale in each district, the location of temporary accommodations, and the activity schedules of the major trading districts.
Li Xi's gaze swept across the map, as if searching for something.
They hadn't walked far when they were both carrying quite a lot of things, thankfully.
Li Xi and the other person were both martial artists with physical strength far exceeding that of ordinary people, so they didn't feel any strain.
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