"Yes, I just received the news. I'm afraid he'll be able to make it back for the New Year's banquet!" The butler smiled happily.
"That's great!" Lu Huai finally perked up a bit.
Seeing how happy he was, Qin Xi's lips curled up as well.
After the butler left, Qin Xi said to Lu Huai, "Are you so happy?"
Lu Huai waved his hand, looking at her with an expression that said, "You wouldn't understand." He said, "I don't blame you for not knowing. My relationship with my brother is great."
As he spoke, he stood up and paced back and forth, as if he was hesitating about something.
"What's wrong?" Qin Xi asked.
“Hey, no way,” Lu Huai stopped and took Qin Xi’s hand: “Come on, let’s go out and buy some things together, and I’ll also get you a couple of new outfits.”
Qin Xi left the Minister's residence with him. This was the first time the two of them had gone out shopping together. They didn't even bring Lele's bag or Ayu.
The streets were bustling with people, and the cries of vendors filled the air, as if the capital had always been this lively.
Qin Xi, craving something sweet, bought two skewers of candied hawthorn and shared them with Lu Huai.
Her hand was held by Lu Huai as they walked through the bustling crowd to a jewelry store.
"Hey, Master Lu," the sharp-eyed waiter greeted them as soon as they entered, "What brings you here today?"
Lu Huai raised his chin and hummed in agreement.
Qin Xi surveyed the entire store. The decoration was simple and elegant, with just the right amount of embellishment, showing great care.
"Do you have any suitable attire for my wife?" Lu Huai asked the servant.
"Yes! Of course we have it! In the entire capital, our Pu Shi Jewelry Shop is the largest. Anything we don't have here must be a treasure of the world!" the servant said with a fawning smile.
Qin Xi was a little confused when she heard the shop name now that she hadn't seen it clearly when she came in.
Is it possible that this jewelry store is not called a jewelry store?
I really want to know how the shopkeeper took it out.
"Then hurry up and bring out a few sets for me to see. You know the consequences if you neglect me," Lu Huai said arrogantly, relying on his status as a playboy.
"Yes, yes, yes, yes."
Qin Xi felt that this was not quite right, so she tugged at his sleeve.
"Hmm?" Lu Huai looked at her.
She tiptoed closer to his ear, covered it with her hand, and whispered, "Don't be mean to him, it's not good."
The beautiful woman's breath was as sweet as orchids, and the girl's fragrance reached Lu Huai's nose with her voice, making him somewhat distracted.
He clenched his fist, coughed twice, and said to her in a low voice, "It's alright. I'm the 'Little Tyrant of the Capital,' and I have the upper hand in this area. Don't worry, I can protect you."
Qin Xi found it somewhat amusing and was about to say something when the servant had already gone to get the ornaments and came out.
"Second Master Lu, Second Madam, please take a look at this 'Lotus Emerging from Clear Water' set," he said, extending his hand to the first set of jewelry. "This set is suitable for everyday wear at home. It is very elegant and refined, and it is the kind of jewelry that grows on you over time."
Qin Xi picked up the light blue bracelet and thought it was quite nice. She had never liked overly bright colors, but this set suited her taste perfectly.
“It looks pretty good,” Qin Xi said.
But Lu Huai shook his head, "The color is too pale."
Qin Xi glanced at him but didn't say anything.
Seeing this, the servant began recommending the second set: "Then, sir, take a look at this 'Beautiful Lady' set. The hair ornament inlaid with blood-red gemstones and the jade bracelet made of blood jade are very elegant. Someone as beautiful as the young mistress would definitely look good wearing it."
Lu Huai picked it up, glanced at it, nodded, and said approvingly, "This is not bad."
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