Travel To The World Of Ca Li
Control & Protection
Xiu Qixuan slept for a long time until late in the afternoon, when she opened her eyes, the sun filled the sky outside in the brightest conditions.
"Xiao!" Sensing his body somewhat sticky from sweat, Xiu Qixuan called Xiao Rou gently to help him. Then, Xiao Rou immediately rushed over with a copper basin in her hand.
"Why didn't you wake me up earlier? Yunmei jiejie will be angry if we are late." Xiu Qixuan immediately got off the bed to wash her face.
"The Great Lord came for a while to the manor and advised to let you rest longer. After all, the banquet will start in the afternoon. You still have plenty of time left." Xiao Rou calmly replied. He ordered some other servant girls to carefully prepare the water in the bath pool.
"Dad's coming?" His mouth wrinkled out a faint murmur.
"Yes, the great lord said you look tired of having to learn so much before entering the palace." Xiao Rou put down the dress that would be used for the banquet on the table. "Do you want to soak now, miss?" Then, he came to help Xiu Qixuan to soak and change clothes by constantly babbling about things.
Dressed in a pink dress that accentuated the soft impression, Xiao Rou adjusted by forming the bonds of Xiu Qixuan's hair into a simple braid. Picking up some snowflower-shaped hairpins in winter that contained a pearl luster, Xiao Rou immediately connected them carefully.
Simple makeup that is not full of patterns. However, once seemed a dazzling elegance to the eyes.
"Is the gift I ordered specifically for Biaomei I love already in place?" Xiu Qixuan asked by looking at the serious reflection of Xiao Rou's face inside the bronze mirror, this servant girl was so meticulous when it came to makeup.
"Xiao Taoli has taken good care of it. Now it may have been sent to the mayor's residence." Xiao Rou responded straightforwardly, she raised her face, looking back at Xiu Qixuan with her astonished gaze. "I don't understand. Why would you hire a singer as a wedding gift? It's a little inappropriate."
A rare apathetic smile appeared on Xiu Qixuan's beautiful face, with her voice seemingly indifferent she said; "Aiyaa, what are you saying? Isn't the gift I'm about to give you in that box." Glancing at the small box bound by the red ribbon, it was located on the dressing table.
He simply exchanged the group of musicians already hired by the mayor's residence with a singer in the brothel that Qu Ganxun frequented. It can be said that the comfort woman is the favorite of Young Master Qu.
Xiao Rou simply shook his face, no longer saying anything.
"Pretend to be a gentleman when the wife is around. As soon as the wife left, she would instantly come to have fun with the singer in the brothel." Xiu Qixuan said coldly. The blink of his eyes became grim by the extreme pressure. "I just want to give him a big blow to reality. How bad are the things men can do outside."
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Xiu Qixuan finished the breakfast that was already near noon first, mending the makeup once again, then sat in the horse carriage with Yao Yunmei who had been there first when the father picked him up.
Still half way to the Qu Mayor's Residence, Xiu Qixuan lifted the curtain gently. Seeing the serious face of the dashing-looking father riding a horse to escort their carriage.
Xiu Haocun really took the time to come to Lord Mayor Qu's banquet which was specially arranged to reward Wei Guifei.
"Father-in-law to form a personal escort like this. He seems to be very worried if you get involved in the ever-changing political issues, right." Yao Yunmei said expressing his thought idea.
From the other side, Xiu Qixuan responded calmly. "Yes, that's right. However, it's possible that father would like to show another intention of his participation in the banquet this time." His apathetic-sounding tone seemed so ambiguous.
Hearing his words, Yao Yunmei looked impressed. He had not expected Xiu Qixuan to be so clear in looking at the situation.
Marking Xiu Qixuan was within his protection. And, no one is allowed to cross the line and touch his daughter because if that happens, they will deal directly with him as the mediator of death.
Perhaps Xiu Haocun also wanted to show his firm rejection of Wei Guifei's offer superior.
The crunching horse carriage wheels slowly came to a halt just as the sound of the driving coachman rang out; "Mrs, Miss. We've reached the mayor's residence."
"Yes!" They answered in a low voice. Yao Yunmei who got up and down first, followed by Xiu Qixuan later.
A slightly ducking body of Xiu Qixuan rushed out from within the carriage, suddenly the curtain hanging on the car doorstep lifted from the outside and displayed a sturdy fist stretched out empty to make it easier to get off the train.
"Come, come down slowly!" Xiu Haocun's voice seemed to be inquisitive but gave a lot of special attention to him.
With a bright smile, Xiu Qixuan immediately accepted the helping of her hand. He stepped down to climb one by one the stairs that became a buffer.
Gradually Xiu Qixuan circulated her gaze. The gates of Mayor Qu's residence were filled with many luxurious carriages parked haughtily. It was unexpected that this banquet would be held so festively by inviting more important people in or around Ping'an City.
With an uncomfortable snort, Xiu Qixuan grumbled as she gained a glaring gaze from several pairs of eyes.
"The first daughter of a great general who has never appeared before the public will come out to show her face and go to the capital when summer comes." Yao Yunmei whispered dramatically like reading a news script.
"What?" Xiu Qixuan shriveled unhappily.
With a shrug of his shoulders, Yao Yunmei replied nonchalantly. "That's the topic in the newspaper I read yesterday."
"This servant greets the Great General, the young Madam, and the great Miss." A greeting from the gate.
A housekeeper and a competent servant girl were seen bowing low.
"Yes, rise!" Xiu Haocun said with a wave of his hand.
"Okay, thank you General." They immediately straighten the body. "Let's see Madam and Miss follow me." The servant girl said politely. They allowed Xiu Qixuan and Yao Yunmei to directly rush to the banquet place but held Xiu Haocun there.
Xiu Qixuan did not budge and looked at the housekeeper sharply full of suspicion.
With a stiff smile of formality, the housekeeper said calmly explaining; "Wei Guifei niang niang wants to meet the Great General first before the banquet starts." Then continue his words more sharply. "So Miss and Madam, please understand her to wait at the banquet hall."
"It's okay, Xuan'er. Go, accompany your sister-in-law." Xiu Haocun smiled gently with his eyes reassuring Xiu Qixuan.
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