Chapter 65
Yunxi put on her veil and quietly left the Marquis's mansion through the back gate. She first went to the bank to withdraw silver, and then inquired along the way to Chengfeng Inn.
There weren't many customers in the inn at the moment, so Yunxi went straight to the counter: "Manager, is Duan Jieyuan here?"
"And you are?" The shopkeeper looked her up and down.
Yunxi wore a veiled hat that reached her waist, but judging from her skirt, she seemed to be a maid from some high-ranking family, simply sent by her master to meet Duan Jieyuan.
I wonder who this little girl's master is, that she's in such a hurry.
The scholar Duan came all the way to the capital, and instead of letting him rest, they sent people to gather information.
"Well... the top scholar is staying here, and it's really not convenient for me to disclose the details of my humble abode—"
Before she could finish speaking, Yunxi had already placed a twenty-tael silver note on the counter.
Now, she only believes in one sentence—
There's nothing money can't buy.
If so, it means there isn't enough money.
The shopkeeper immediately changed his tune: "Duan Jieyuan lives in the leftmost room on the third floor. Miss, please go ahead."
He gave Duan Huaichuan such a big discount, it wasn't for nothing.
When the top scholar arrived in the capital, countless people in the city became curious about him. And if you wanted to know news about the top scholar, there was nothing easier than giving him money.
So as long as you give him money, he will tell you everything he knows without reservation.
Yunxi turned and went up the stairs, heading towards Duan Huaichuan's room.
The door was locked, so Yunxi gently knocked twice.
No one answered.
She patted it twice more.
Still, no one answered.
Yunxi knew he was resting, and her face immediately showed a conflicted expression.
Duan Huaichuan must have just arrived today and needs to rest, but it's not easy for her to come out.
Just as I was hesitating, the door in front of me was suddenly opened.
Duan Huaichuan, dressed neatly, looked at the mysterious woman in front of him with a hint of inquiry in his eyes: "Did you knock on the wrong door, young lady?"
Yunxi looked back and, seeing no one, lifted her veil: "Brother Huaichuan, it's me!"
Upon seeing who it was, Duan Huaichuan was taken aback: "Xi'er, little sister? Why are you dressed like this?"
She was also wearing a veiled hat.
"I don't want others to see me. Brother Huaichuan, would it be convenient for me to come in and talk?"
Duan Huaichuan turned around and glanced into the room.
The room was clean and tidy. His luggage hadn't been unpacked yet and was still neatly placed to the side, indicating that he had fallen asleep as soon as he got back.
Duan Huaichuan stepped aside: "Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yunxi darted into his room like a rabbit, impatiently unfastening her veil and tossing it aside.
With this thing on, she couldn't see anything clearly.
Duan Huaichuan coughed softly and walked to the window: "Little sister Xi'er, your master made a few clothes for you and asked me to bring them to you."
As he spoke, he pointed to the bundle placed aside: "That's it."
Yunxi's eyes lit up, and she went over and opened the bundle.
Inside lay several pieces of close-fitting clothing, made of fine material with dense stitches and exquisite embroidery, clearly the result of meticulous craftsmanship.
Yunxi examined each piece of clothing carefully before retying the bundle and turning to look at Duan Huaichuan.
Even after a lifetime apart, Duan Huaichuan remained exactly as she remembered him.
A gentleman is upright and refined, perhaps because he is well-read and his natural elegance shines through. Even if his clothes are not outstanding, he still stands out.
Looking at him, Yunxi felt as if she had returned to Xikou Village, back to those carefree days.
At this moment, Duan Huaichuan's gaze fell on the window.
Outside the window was a lush green garden. Yunxi leaned over to take a look and said, "A bunch of trees, what's there to see?"
Duan Huaichuan glanced at her helplessly.
He's trying to avoid suspicion.
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