Chapter 103 The Young Lady of the Qi Family in Hunan
Just then, Bao Fan came running from the carriage opposite, shouting loudly, "I'm done eating!"
In order to take Baofan out and to ensure that he would behave well along the way, Mu Xi always reminded Zhe Lan to bring him some snacks.
Last time we went to the Court of Justice, it was Bao Fan's first time going out, and he was very obedient and didn't eat much. But this time, without food, he started to get impatient.
Mu Xi never skimped on Bao Fan's clothes; they were much better than those of the ordinary servants in the Jun family.
Qi Zhuying glanced at Bao Fan and immediately understood his identity. She then took the opportunity to invite Mu Xi: "Young Master, this is the first time we've met. Why don't we go to He Yunlou for a get-together? He Yunlou is one of the top restaurants in Moyang City. Their chefs make delicious food, and they can also let this young man eat some snacks that he doesn't usually get to eat."
Upon hearing this, Bao Fan's two large, round eyes lit up, and he uttered only one word: "Eat."
Qi Zhuying took the opportunity to forcefully pull Mu Xun outside.
Mu Xun had no choice but to follow them out of the gilded shop.
Mu Xi reluctantly followed suit.
Qi Zhuying arrived at her home and Yunlou with a single turn.
The shopkeeper of Heyunlou was not expected that his young mistress would return, and hurriedly came forward to ask, "Miss, is there anything else you need?"
Qi Zhuying displayed her extravagance: "Quickly prepare the best private room upstairs, have the kitchen prepare the best dishes, using the best ingredients and the best utensils... and also pastries, send up a plate of all the latest trends, I want to entertain my distinguished guests."
"Yes, yes..." The shopkeeper glanced at Mu Xi and Mu Xun and hurriedly agreed.
Mu Xi lost track of Madam Gao. Judging by the time, Madam Gao and her party should have already returned to the Jun residence by now, otherwise returning too late would also invite criticism.
In the original owner's memory, Gao Shi's persona as the "mistress of the Jin Fang Jun Mansion" was always well-established in terms of strictly adhering to etiquette and norms.
Since there was no point in continuing, Mu Xi readily agreed and followed Qi Zhuying upstairs.
Qi Zhuying busied herself preparing a table of delicious dishes: "Brother Xun, I remember you loved to eat fish when you were in Xiyan. This is freshly caught shad, and it tastes quite good. But why do you seem thinner than when you were in Xiyan? Perhaps the food in Moyang City isn't to your liking? When are you going back to the Western Territory?"
Mu Xun remained lukewarm towards Qi Zhuying's enthusiasm: "I don't have any particular preference; it's just that this fish is abundant in the Western Region."
"Oh..." Qi Zhuying picked up another dish from the side, "Then try this nine-headed abalone. Although it is already a rare and expensive expense to transport shad from the west, this nine-headed abalone is also freshly transported by water, and one is worth an ounce of gold."
Even without Qi Zhuying saying it aloud, Mu Xi could tell that this young lady from the Qi family was very wealthy.
Now that I'm sitting comfortably in the restaurant, I'm really starting to think about what kind of family the "Qi Family of Southern Hunan" really is.
If it weren't for the name "Qi Family of Southern Hunan" and the surname "Qi," Qi Erniang, Qi Yingyu, might have been silenced long ago.
Mu Xi didn't have much of an appetite, but she stared blankly at the plates and bowls.
No wonder she's the young lady of the Qi family in Xiangnan, the richest family in Yansheng.
Qi Zhuying specially ordered a set of glass and gold cups transported from the Nine Gardens. They were crystal clear and shimmering with light. After being inlaid with gold edges, they were so beautiful that one would be reluctant to use them for eating, for fear of breaking them. But Qi Zhuying did not care at all.
Mu Xi sighed with a mixture of admiration and envy: "Qi Zhuying is truly a chosen one. Not only is she beautiful, but she's also rich. Apart from her love of showing off, she's practically flawless."
As she muttered to herself, a voice suddenly popped into her mind, similar to hers but even clearer: "A difference of a hair's breadth can lead to a world of difference. Even such a small difference can be worlds apart."
"Hmm? You're a new spirit again?" Mu Xi hadn't dealt with the personalities in the dark void for a long time and had almost forgotten about it.
The woman's voice was clear and melodious, and Mu Xi was intrigued by it alone.
Although it was known that all the personalities looked the same as the original owner, their temperaments were very different, so Mu Xi couldn't help but examine the newly emerged personalities.
She appeared in a flowing, moon-white robe, her black hair styled in a high bun. Her face was as radiant as the moon, her skin like a newly blossoming pear, naturally rosy despite the lack of rouge. Her graceful bearing exuded an air of nobility cultivated over generations. Standing serenely in the darkness, silent and still, she possessed an innate majesty that made it impossible to look directly at her, yet impossible to look away.
Mu Xi could sense the origin of this person's personality with just one glance.
The original owner must have had the same idea as her—if she hadn't been raised as a boy since childhood, she would have been a noble and precious princess.
"Princess?" Mu Xi called out tentatively.
The princess smiled faintly, like drifting clouds: "You know."
Mu Xi felt a pang of sadness, her eyes stinging, and she made up her mind: "Don't worry, one day I will make sure you can see the world in this identity."
"Okay." The princess uttered a single word softly, yet it still contained both endless hope and endless despair.
Mu Xi could no longer meet his gaze, fearing a test, and withdrew from the dark void.
On the other side, Qi Zhuying was still busy serving food to Mu Xun.
Mu Xi lost her appetite even more, so she picked out twelve plates of exquisite pastries from the table for Bao Fan: "Eat as much as you can. If you can't finish them, pack them up and take them with you. I'm sure Miss Qi won't mind."
Bao Fan stood by his side, reached out and took it, nodding as he stuffed it into his mouth, forgetting even to say "thank you".
Qi Zhuying then realized Mu Xi's presence. Instead of feeling embarrassed, she tilted her head and smiled, "I heard that the Jin Fangjun Mansion agreed to build the Qifeng Terrace in the eastern suburbs the other day. If you don't mind, the Qi family is willing to contribute."
"Oh? How can you contribute?" Mu Xi perked up at the mention of this.
Qi Zhuying smiled broadly, her eyes wide without blinking: "Is 100,000 taels of silver enough?"
"..." Mu Xi was immediately silenced by the "smash".
Originally, the royal palace hall had readily agreed to build a viewing tower, but 30,000 taels of silver was not an easy sum to come up with.
Although the original owner had a dowry left by his birth mother, he couldn't spend it all on this at once. What would he use in the future?
At that time, Mu Xi could only think of relying on Qi Erniang, Qi Yingyu, as her "money bag".
Unexpectedly, before he could even open his mouth to the collateral branches of the Qi family, he was "visited" by the legitimate eldest daughter of the Qi family.
Mu Xi had no reason to refuse and was about to put on a "thank you very much" smile to accept it.
Mu Xun, standing to the side, said with a stern face, "That's unnecessary."
“Why are you being so polite with me, Brother Xun? Since the Crown Prince is your elder brother, he is just like my elder brother.” Qi Zhuying said “100,000 taels” without batting an eye, and even found a reason for the donation. “Besides, people are always given the opportunity to donate when building an altar, so that everyone can do good deeds together.”
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