Xie Lingqin delivered the giant clam to the hot pot restaurant, but did not go inside.
Looking at the sky, it was well past noon.
However, she hadn't eaten yet.
I was so angry before that I couldn't eat much.
Let's go in again now...
Perhaps...
Xie Lingqin raised an eyelash, glanced at Jinhua Tower, which could be considered the best in the entire capital, and walked straight there.
The carriage had already been tied up elsewhere, so Xie Lingqin didn't change into men's clothing, but she did wear a hood.
"Miss Xie." Just as she reached the entrance of Jinhua Tower, a man who was passing by suddenly spoke softly.
His tone was clearly surprised.
Beneath the light hood, Xie Lingqin glanced to the side.
Qin Xun was the son of a concubine in the family of a vice minister.
She had seen Qin Xun wearing a hoodie that day, so it's not surprising that he recognized her.
However, Qin Xun's appearance here is rather strange.
At this time, however, the entrance to Jinhua Tower was bustling with people, clearly not a place to talk. Qin Xun and several young men secretly tossed Xie Lingqin a note, then went inside chatting and laughing with the young men.
Judging from their clothes, they must be sons of officials in this capital city.
Regardless of the era, everyone has their own social circle and political party.
Some were there because of their social status, some because they shared the same ideals, and some because of their own interests...
Like the crown prince...
Hmm, it seems like Yu Qingyi is my only friend.
However, aside from her identity, her personality...
Forget it, why bring up that bastard Crown Prince? He's just here to torment and persecute her.
In both my past and present lives, except for the time I died in my last life, I have never felt so pathetic and depressed.
Xie Lingqin tightened her grip on the note in her hand and continued walking forward.
It has to be said that coming to inquire before was one thing, but coming openly as a customer this time is quite another.
This Jinhua Tower truly lives up to its reputation for luxury, exquisiteness, and splendor.
There are three floors in total.
Upon reaching the first floor, one can discern the hierarchical system of each floor simply by looking at the stair railings carved with jade blocks.
Xie Lingqin touched the silver she had previously swindled in her pocket.
It's only enough for consumption on the first floor, and at most, you can have tea on the second floor.
This is... a bit awkward.
Why wasn't it a silver note that Qin Xun handed over just now?
"Oh, Mrs. Yuan, it's been so long! I'm so honored to have been able to invite you out today."
"Oh, look at you. You are the wife of a vice minister. You shouldn't be so humble. I've been busy with family matters the other day. Now that I have some free time, I'm happy to chat with you."
Beside them, two smiling women and their maids passed by, chatting amongst themselves.
Xie Lingqin watched as the two women went upstairs, her gaze darkening, because one of them was actually the wife of the Vice Minister, the younger sister of the Second Concubine, Qin Qi's mother, and someone who wished she were dead.
She knew perfectly well that the wife of the Vice Minister was stingy and would never invite someone to such a high-class place to chat.
As if by divine intervention, Xie Lingqin opened the note when no one was around.
"The lady plotted to harm you."
Could it be...
Xie Lingqin seemed to remember something and looked up towards the first floor.
Qin Xun and his group of young men sat in a corner of the hall, looking at her.
The meaning in his eyes was quite clear.
He probably received news that the Vice Minister's wife wanted to harm her, so he came to check. However, he didn't have enough money, so he went upstairs and happened to run into her again.
So this note might have originally been intended for her at the mansion.
The problem now is that she doesn't have any money.
On the second floor, just by looking at the jade-inlaid doors, you can tell how expensive it is.
"Young lady, do you have an appointment? Is it on the second or third floor?"
At this moment, a waiter from the restaurant came over. Although the woman was dressed simply, she had an impressive presence. Someone like her must be a top customer on the second or third floor.
Xie Lingqin's expression, hidden beneath her hood, was somewhat embarrassed. The waiters in the restaurant were all dressed in fine clothes and were very refined...
"Oh, she's a friend of mine. Second floor, lead the way."
Just as Xie Lingqin was racking her brains for a solution, Yu Qingyi walked in from outside the door.
He clearly recognized her, and even raised an eyebrow at her slightly.
Xie Lingqin chuckled and went straight up to the second floor.
"This room," Xie Lingqin said, referring to the room next door where the Vice Minister's wife had just gone.
"You have a good eye, sir. This room happens to be vacant today." The waiter bowed with a smile, pushed open the door, and stretched out his hand, "Please come in, both of you."
The room door closed.
On the first floor, Qin Xun's gaze was fixed on the tightly closed door, his expression complex.
Miss Xie has such a good relationship with the heir of Prince Qing's mansion.
Suddenly, a strange light flashed in Qin Xun's eyes. That's right, such an extraordinary woman was not someone an ordinary person could imagine.
"Hey, Qin Xun, what are you looking at on the second floor for? We can't go there."
A young man beside him made a joke.
Qin Xun immediately snapped out of his daze, a smile on his face. "No, I just saw the First Madam go upstairs."
“I saw it just now too, but Qin Xun, I heard that your older brother is feeling better.” Another young man asked in a low voice.
Qin Xun nodded. "Mm."
"Oh, don't mention it. I know. It's said that you were the one who helped borrow the carriage to take your elder brother to Old Master Dong's residence that day." The man from before looked at Qin Xun with a rather disdainful expression.
Qin Xun sighed, his face ashen. "There's nothing we can do about it. But I'll need to rest for a long time before I can get out of bed again, so my wife won't have the heart to care about me anymore."
However, the evil in people's hearts is unimaginable.
He helped her, but instead of thanking him, the lady hated him even more than before.
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