Transmigrated as the Treacherous Official's Childhood Sweetheart-Chapter 195: Indulging Her Little Temper
Qinglian looked at the distant flickering lights, her mood brightened: "Hm, I’ve forgiven him. If he dares to be rude to me again, I’ll just ignore him, for the rest of my life."
This happened to be overheard by the State Preceptor on the stairs...
Henceforth, he dared not provoke the Little Princess again.
Pretending to be nonchalant, he stepped up the stairs with deliberate footsteps, just to remind the three young ladies not to gossip idly. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
The Thirteenth Princess, Little Qinglian, led a difficult life in the palace, with no power from her maternal family and no favor from her father, the emperor. Yet, in front of Pei Wanmu, she could act recklessly; perhaps because that man indulged her little temper.
A black leather shoe stepped onto the last stair: "You’ve waited long."
Pei Wanmu greeted the students gracefully.
He led the way to the Star-picking Pavilion’s main door, opened it, and gestured for them to enter~
Inside the pavilion were many antiques; the first thing that met the eye was a large Ru kiln flower plate on a rosewood shelf, as jade-like as it was sculpted, with the true ink brush strokes of Master Yan Zhong: "Celestial prowls through the gardens, hunting leisurely in fields."
A dazzling cold sword, a silver-gilt Amitabha statue in bamboo and wood, a white jade revolving lotus seed bottle, a qing jade longevity ruyi, a white jade floral incense tube, a white jade phoenix water bowl...
All sorts of precious items.
Displayed in open and unobstructed cases.
Among the few young companions, Ye Zhi was the best at appraising prices: "State Preceptor, these items are quite expensive. Although I can’t name them, I see that their quality and material are top-notch."
Pei Wanmu led the way ahead: "They’re just inanimate objects. Most of the furnishings here are managed by the Shopkeeper, and most of the items were purchased by him as well."
The rooms in the Star-picking Pavilion were separated, unlike the second and third floors where the dining took place in a large hall.
They walked into an elegant room, which looked more like a study filled with many books.
Lanterns inside were also lit.
Pei Wanmu was delayed downstairs on the second floor, having been meditating here just moments before.
He said lightly: "Please sit first, the snacks will arrive shortly. They’re some of the best-selling items in the pavilion; you young ladies should enjoy them."
The Little Traitor and Changzhou stood by, completely overlooked.
Strong men are cultivated from a young age~
"State Preceptor, how did you acquire your indigo jade token? In the Ye Family, we only have one in green, and my brother obtained it through unknown means." Despite the Ye Mansion’s influence in the Capital City, they only had one green token.
Lack of status for one’s family?
Finally having an opportunity, Ye Zhi humbly inquired.
Pei Wanmu’s expression remained unchanged: "I got it by chance; I have a few more here. Would you like one?"
He opened a brocade box on the table, revealing several indigo jade tokens, remarkably beautiful, and he said casually, indicating they could have them if desired.
Um, Ye Zhi and Huanhuan certainly wouldn’t miss the chance and each took one without reservation.
The superior jade was transparent and pure, the color appealing, and holding one brought a certain prestige~
The Little Princess stood still, not making a move.
Pei Wanmu noticed her inaction, furrowed his brows and asked, "Why, don’t you like it?"
"I like it."
"Then take one."
"Oh." Qinglian responded blankly, stepping forward to take one. The jade token was about the size of half a palm, crafted with great delicacy.
The thought of the pale Little Princess was: What’s the use of taking it? She had no money, and no future chances to dine here; it might be better to save it for someone who truly needed it...
Soon, the Shopkeeper personally delivered the pastries.
Plum blossom pudding, cloud cakes, auspicious rolls, lily pastry... the aroma was enticing.
