The Crown Princess Has a Deadly Destiny
Chapter 17

‘How can a hairpin be worth that much just because it is made by hand?’

‘I guess his jade material gives a high value!’

Disappointment flashed in Madam Lu's eyes as she lost some precious items today. He would be happy if he could find some of them back.

“I just passed through town and stayed there for a while. Your father was always generous. If I came to the City of Floating Pavilion and hesitated to buy even a jade hairpin, he would definitely say that I don't care enough about my daughter.” said Lady Lu again.

Xie Qiao snorted slightly and did not say much.

“Even if you want to buy a mountain of gold or silver, I won't stop you from doing that, Mom. Don't use my name.” Xie Qiao curled his lips, smiling coldly.

Madam Lu was a little surprised to hear that.

Pei Wanyue pressed her lips as she felt a little unhappy.

“Sister, don't blame mom. The truth is. Among the things that are missing today, there is something that Mother wants to give you. Mom is very anxious because of that.” said Pei Wanyue quickly.

He was careful and held his cuff gently with his hand. His expression was nervous and pitiful.

“Is this a gift from Mom or Dad?” Xie Qiao raised his head and looked at Pei Wanyue with his eyes. Pei Wanyue's heart rate was pounding.

From the first day he met Xie Qiao, he had never looked directly into Xie Qiao's eyes.

Even though she thought Xiao Qiao was beautiful, it seemed like her eyes had flown away. Since she had always not noticed, this had reduced her beauty by two out of ten.

Now it's…

The gaze of this pair of black eyes was so deep and calm. However, there was not much light in his eyes, making his gaze even more frightening to look at.

In an instant, Pei Wanyue broke out in a cold sweat.

He did not know why he felt as if a cold wind was blowing towards him.

He was also shocked and forgot to speak.

“It looks like it's a gift from Dad.” Xie Qiao lowered his head again, and his gaze fell to the surface of the road. Then he said calmly, “It's okay to lose it. Mom, you can ask Dad to change for me.”

When he finished speaking, Xie Qiao stepped into the nearest inn one step ahead of them.

There were only three or five inns in the Floating Pavilion City, and he often came to those inns. As soon as Xie Qiao entered, the waiter at the inn immediately noticed it. Without waiting for her to open her mouth, she said, “Nona Xie! You've come down from the mountain earlier this month? Do you want something sweet or spicy today? Fish today is very fresh today!”

“Then, let's eat fish. Remember to tell Chef Gui that I will go to the imperial city tomorrow morning. He doesn't have to provide food for me every month anymore.” Xie Qiao said again.

“Are you going to the imperial city?” The waiter was surprised, and then he looked sad. “I'll tell the chef about it now.”

Madam Lu followed her up close and frowned slightly upon seeing this scene.

“Why are you talking to this waiter? You will lose your status if you do that.” said Mrs Lu.

Xie Qiao chuckled lightly, “What status do I have? If you don't mention it, I'm just a female Taoist priest descending from the mountain. Besides, the people here are simple-minded. Everything is not as complicated as you think, Bu.”

After a while, the inn manager came here personally and gave Xie Qiao a bottle of wine. The manager looked at Madam Lu and her daughter for a moment. He laughed and walked back.

Madam Lu thought that the people in this city were acting very strangely. Especially after Xie Qiao entered, there seemed to be more people watching over them.

After a while, the waiter returned and brought some other good items, including dried bacon, preserved fruits made from secret recipes, and a basket of dried goods.

The manager did not say anything but simply smiled at Xie Qiao. Xie Qiao did not look up and thanked him politely. He continued to eat his food as if nothing was out of the ordinary.

But after a while, there was wave after wave of city residents outside. They started bringing her gifts.

Among the gifts are clothing for summer and autumn, leather clothing for autumn and winter, a sack of dried insects, and a lot of peanut cake preparations. There were also some jewels and jade, and two carriages with a coachman ?!

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