Liu Zi shook his head, indicating that he didn't know and would never tell these people the Third Miss's true identity.
Even if she's someone the Third Miss doesn't dislike!
The crowd dispersed, leaving only Hai's group and Liu Yingying and others.
Liu Yingying's strange reaction did not attract the attention of Hai and the others.
Hai Xingyi said to Hai Xuan, "Auntie, let's find an inn to stay in first."
Hai Xuan understood and nodded in agreement.
The group went to Yingkelai to stay.
Liu Yingying was immobilized in place by Ning Yao's acupressure point technique, unable to move.
After the crowd was dispersed, Liu Zi frowned as he looked at Liu Yingying and her group.
"You're blocking the entrance, which is affecting our business at Shuiyunjian. Why don't you move to the side?"
As proud as Liu Yingying was, she was already furious, and now she was being treated like this by a waiter in a restaurant. She was about to go crazy with anger.
Unfortunately, when Ning Yao left just now, she not only couldn't move, but she also silenced her by pressing her acupoint.
Her heart was roaring like thunder, but she couldn't utter a sound.
Liu Lin and the other guards were somewhat at a loss regarding Liu Zi's request.
At this critical juncture, who would dare to touch this young lady?
She usually looks like she's about to devour people, and right now she's in a fit of rage. Once she can move again, she'll probably tear them apart alive.
Seeing this, Liu Zi didn't waste any more words with them. He directly called several cooks in the kitchen to move Liu Yingying to the side of the road.
They even thoughtfully found a big tree to shade her from the sun, so as to avoid exposing her to the sun.
When the cooks started cooking, Liu Yingying's anger and humiliation reached their peak, but there was nothing she could do.
Liu Zi concluded, "Miss Liu, please stay here for now. You will be able to move in an hour."
"If you feel unwell, there's a pharmacy fifty meters ahead. The doctor there is quite skilled."
Liu Lin and the others looked at each other, and no one spoke.
Despite the shade from the large trees, the weather is hot as July approaches, and it's impossible to feel comfortable standing there for an hour.
Sweat quickly soaked her clothes, and her wet hair clung tightly to her cheeks. Liu Yingying's face was flushed from the sun, as if she had been pulled out of hot water.
This hour was incredibly agonizing for her.
When Liu Zi came out again, there was no one under the tree.
As night falls, the pavilion is filled with singing and dancing, with girls swaying their slender waists and urging guests to shower them with money.
The downstairs area was bustling with activity, and the upstairs area was equally extraordinary.
Guests holding nine-petaled lotus flowers, whether alone or in groups, find their seats and take their places.
Within moments, every seat was taken.
The lights came on on the auction stage, and a woman with a stunning figure walked up.
She wore a dark green cheongsam that clung tightly to her waist, outlining her alluring figure.
The cheongsam was slit up to mid-thigh on both sides, revealing snow-white skin that sparked endless fantasies.
The half-sleeved cheongsam revealed her smooth forearms, and every gesture she made was charming and alluring.
However, the two rows of buttons on the round neck completely covered the area below the chin, adding a touch of elegance.
"Good evening, everyone. I am your auctioneer for today, Yue Die! This auction is the first auction held by Pinglan Tower. We have not only treasures and curiosities, but also rare medicinal herbs and top-grade elixirs!"
"The auction rules state that each item has a reserve price. The bidding will be based on the ringing of the bell. Each ring of the bell will be considered as an increase of five hundred taels of silver."
"If a guest is determined to win the item, he/she may ring the bell three times and make a bid in person. The bid shall not be lower than five thousand taels of silver. He/she may also light the crystal chandelier next to his/her seat."
"When the light is on, you will automatically raise your bid regardless of the amount offered by others until no one else bids. Then the item is yours!"
"If a bid is placed more than three times, the item is considered sold. If the bid is placed less than three times, the item will be considered unsold and will be destroyed in public!"
Yuedie smiled charmingly: "These rules are all written in a booklet in the drawer of the table next to you, and the booklet also contains all the auction items for tonight!"
"Moon Butterfly wishes everyone a fruitful night!"
"Here is the first item up for auction tonight!"
As soon as Yuedie finished speaking, someone presented the first item for auction.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Witch Clan's most precious treasure, the Youth-Preserving Gu. As the name suggests, it has the effect of preserving youth and preventing aging. The starting bid is two thousand taels of silver!"
"The Witch Clan? Is it the Witch Clan of the Xia Kingdom's favored concubine?"
"The Witch Clan is a formidable place. It's said they're skilled at raising Gu (poisonous insects), and the Gu they raise are incredibly diverse. Their ability to preserve youth is probably true!"
Liu Yingying sat in a corner of the Silver Lotus area, still feeling uneasy about what had happened that morning.
She was naturally beautiful, but after being in the sun all morning, her skin was a little sunburned. Now, with the ointment applied, her face was shiny and smooth, which looked somewhat comical.
"Xu'er, do you think Mother will like this?"
Liu Xu said, "Miss is filial; whatever you give to Madam, she will like."
Liu Yingying said with a proud look, "I've come all this way, so I have to bring back a gift for my mother. This Youth Preservation Gu is perfect for her!"
Yuedie rang the bell and looked in Liu Yingying's direction.
"Number thirty-eight, add five hundred taels, now it's five thousand taels. Anyone else bidding?"
Moon Butterfly asked three times, but no one answered.
"Sold for five thousand taels. This Youth Preservation Gu belongs to customer number thirty-eight. Please come and collect your item after the auction!"
Liu Yingying held her head high, looking arrogant and smug. She had won the first item in the auction!
Liu Xu sat beside her, flipping through the booklet.
The more she looked, the more shocked she became. The contents of the booklet were not entirely unheard of, but it was precisely because she had heard of them before that she felt so astonished.
These rare treasures can be auctioned at Pinglanlou. What is the background of Pinglanlou?
"Low-grade Lotus Heart Pill? It can treat internal injuries, strengthen the body's foundation, and increase internal energy!"
"Miss, look at this!"
Liu Yingying turned her head and asked, "What is that? Lotus Heart Pill?"
“Miss, this is just what you need to treat Master’s injury. Although he didn’t say how he got hurt, based on my experience, it must have been an internal injury. If we have this Lotus Heart Pill, Master’s injury should be much better!”
Liu Xu tried her best to suppress her excitement, afraid that Liu Yingying would notice something was wrong.
Inside the auction hall, apart from the bright lights on the auction stage, the seats below were rather dimly lit.
The blush on Liu Xu's face caused by excitement was also hidden in the dim light of the auction house.
"Really?" Liu Yingying's voice was filled with surprise.
"This Lotus Heart Pill has some effect? Then I must take a picture of it and give it to Master! I wonder which blind fool injured Master. If I find out, I will tear him limb from limb and make him suffer a terrible death!"
Liu Xu listened to her undisguised admiration, her expression shifted, but she ultimately said nothing.
One item after another was put up for auction, and each one sold for several times its original price.
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