Xu Yanyan lowered her voice again, "I am also being monitored. Moreover, Zhou Wenli asked me to cause trouble for you and get close to the Prince, but this was not my intention. I was coerced. If I do anything that offends the Princess Consort, please forgive me."
Qu Qingxi was slightly shocked again. What did Xu Yanyan mean by that? Did Zhou Wenli actually have such thoughts?
However, Qu Qingxi immediately saw through Xu Yanyan's intention. She wanted to create conflict for the people around her to see, and also for Zhou Wenli's people to see. So she immediately began to cooperate.
"Although you are a princess, everything is about first come, first served. I arrived first, and besides, I like it very much, so I'm afraid I can't give it to you." Qu Qingxi smiled slightly, clearly unwilling to give it to Xu Yanyan.
One is the Princess Consort of the Southern Qing Kingdom, and the other is a princess sent for a political marriage. Although she has returned from the Zhou Kingdom, the Emperor seems to be giving her a lot of face and has even bestowed upon her a princess's residence, so her status is not low.
More importantly, before Xu Yanyan was married off, she had a secret past with the Prince of Nanqing. When the new love and the old love meet again, the scene seems to become tense.
Although everyone appeared to be looking at the things inside the glass platform, their ears were already perked up, constantly paying attention to what was happening here. It was a rare opportunity to get such gossip, and almost no one was willing to give it up.
"I really didn't expect that Your Highness would also like jade ornaments. However, this is the first time I've seen this kind of bracelet, and I'm extremely surprised. I hope Your Highness can be so reluctant as to give this bracelet to me." Xu Yanyan's smile became very forced.
"A gentleman does not take what others love." Qu Qingxi smiled and glanced at Xu Yanyan, her expression somewhat arrogant. Then she looked at the returning waiter, who went over to ask the shopkeeper. The waiter said there was only one of this kind of bracelet, but seeing the tense atmosphere between the two parties, he swallowed his words and said, "Wrap it up for me."
The waiter was very perceptive and immediately went over to Xu Yanyan, saying, "Please, madam, return the bracelet to me."
Xu Yanyan didn't look at Xiao Er, but instead gave Qu Qingxi another deep look. Then, as if in a fit of pique, she stuffed the bracelet into Xiao Er's hand and turned to leave.
Qu Qingxi just stared thoughtfully at Xu Yanyan's back. When others saw this scene, their curiosity and surprise were almost overflowing. The Princess Consort of Nanqing actually started arguing with Princess Anping over a bracelet, and Princess Anping even lost.
"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and wrap it up!" Qu Qingxi's smile faded, and she glanced indifferently at the waiter who was standing there dumbfounded.
"Yes, I'll go right away. Please come with me to pay the bill, young lady." The waiter smiled awkwardly and quickly looked at Qingdai beside him.
When ordinary ladies and young ladies want to buy things, their maids usually pay for them. When the waiter saw Qingdai following Qu Qingxi, he subconsciously assumed that it was the same.
Unexpectedly, Qu Qingxi took out a stack of silver notes from her sleeve and handed them to the waiter, saying, "Here is three thousand taels of silver. Take it all and keep the change. Wrap the things up and send them to the Prince of Nanqing's residence."
After Qu Qingxi finished speaking, she turned and left with her people. To onlookers, it seemed that Qu Qingxi was angry because of what had just happened.
Qingdai quickly followed. She had heard what Xu Yanyan said earlier and knew that the princess was acting. However, she had never seen this side of the princess before and was almost stunned.
After leaving the Treasure Pavilion, Qu Qingxi led Qingdai into the carriage. The carriage quickly drove away, but as soon as they turned a street corner, Qu Qingxi hurriedly instructed Qingdai to turn the carriage around and head towards the street behind the Treasure Pavilion.
Although Qingdai was somewhat puzzled, she didn't ask anything, but instead told the driver outside.
The carriage soon headed towards the back street of the Treasure Pavilion. Qu Qingxi lifted the curtain of the carriage, confirmed the direction of the Treasure Pavilion, and then told the driver to stop there.
"Wait here patiently." Qu Qingxi glanced at the driver, then led Qingdai forward to knock on the door.
Qu Qingxi knocked three times, paused slightly, and then knocked twice more lightly. Soon, footsteps came from inside, and the door was opened from the inside, revealing an old man.
The old man looked puzzled when he saw that there were two women, but he respectfully stepped aside and invited them in.
Qingdai looked completely bewildered. She didn't know why the princess had found the backyard of the Treasure Pavilion, and moreover, she seemed to know the secret code. The knocking sound just now was clearly a way of identifying herself.
But when did the princess become acquainted with the people from the Treasure Pavilion? And, it seems, they are quite familiar with each other.
After the old man closed the door, he led the way. The two walked through a garden and came to the door of a room. When the old man saw that the person had been brought there, he bowed slightly to Qu Qingxi and then turned to leave.
Qingdai's expression became slightly wary. She looked around but didn't find anything unusual. However, she still didn't dare to let her guard down and kept a close eye on her surroundings.
"Qingdai, you stay here, I'll be out soon." Qu Qingxi turned her head slightly, gave Qingdai a word of advice, and then pushed open the door and went inside.
Qingdai was completely stunned. The princess had just abandoned her like that? Wasn't she going to take her inside to see the world?
Qingdai wanted to say something, but in the end she held back. Perhaps the princess came here to see some friends, it couldn't possibly be to see another man, Qingdai comforted herself.
When Qu Qingxi entered, Shen Shuyan was already sitting inside. Upon seeing Qu Qingxi, a look of amazement flashed in Shen Shuyan's eyes. He knew that Qu Qingxi was a woman and had an outstanding appearance, but today was the first time that Qu Qingxi had truly come to see him in women's clothing.
"As radiant as spring blossoms, as bright as the autumn moon." Shen Shuyan looked at Qu Qingxi with admiration.
"You flatter me." Qu Qingxi smiled gently and walked over to sit down.
"No wonder people outside say that the Prince of Nanqing's health has improved since his marriage. Seeing a beauty like you every day certainly lifts his spirits." Shen Shuyan said with a smile, teasing Qu Qingxi, but there was no hint of disrespect in his gaze.
"Really? I really didn't know that." Qu Qingxi smiled with her eyes lowered, then composed herself. "I came to see you today because there's something I need to tell you."
Seeing Qu Qingxi's serious expression, Shen Shuyan also sat up straight. "What's wrong?"
“Yesterday, someone told me that Zhou Wenli was accompanied by a strange person who was skilled in using Gu worms.”
"Skilled in using Gu worms?" Shen Shuyan frowned slightly upon hearing this. "So you mean that the Gu I was afflicted with last time was caused by Zhou Wenli's people?"
“I’m not sure about that either, but it’s definitely related to the person next to Zhou Wenli. So, tell them to keep a close eye on Zhou Wenli.”
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