
As soon as Xiu Huanran's entourage got out of the way, the convoy with a dozen of carriages returned in rapid motion, smoke and dust rolled between the rolled-up horseshoes, gradually clouding the view.
From within the horse carriage Xiu Qixuan turned to once again look at the wall of Ping'an City that was getting further and further away.
Furthermore, in order to spend time on this exhausting journey, Xiu Qixuan said calmly; "Xiao Rou, did you bring the documents that just came for me?"
His responsibilities as the Fox Division Chairman continued to run, at this time Xiao Leng was the one who was handling the entire stewardship of the squad members. Therefore, he needs to see the report documents related to their development.
Xiao Rou replied in a clear voice. "Yes, wait a minute, Miss!" He immediately folded and reached into his sleeve. The rustling of scraping sounds from the sheets of paper rang out, as Xiao Rou handed it over as she said; "Xiao Leng sent out a bit of a report that was previously lacking. And, here's a letter from the Northern Xia that just arrived this morning for you."
A smile appeared on Xiu Qixuan's face, she brightly shone open the letter that was apparently sent by Aunt Jin, the letter contained a report regarding the growth of Xia Zhiwen and Xia Zhishu, respectively, there is also a hand painting drawn by the twins, they are very clever, they grow well by remembering it.
During the trip that took half a month to get to the Capital of Anming. This was the first time Xiu Qixuan had travelled far using her identity as the Great Miss. He will enjoy all the benefits in the service.
This journey is saturating. But, it felt better before the wave-filled water came without ever resting again.
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Half a Month Later.
Guided by Eunuch Teng who was in the entourage, Xiu Qixuan's carriage drove into the middle of the queue. There were so many horse carriages at the entrance gate of the Anming Capital, and until one could not see the restrictions of the queue.
Xiu Qixuan's eyes were closed quietly resting. Away from out there, laughter from the imperial girls walking on the front lines kept coming. The young girls were highly educated trained in their work rooms to enter the palace.
After a while, their party entered from the South Gate of Anming through a special path without having to wait for long. The respected Eunuch Teng made it easier for them on the trip this time. The guards of the capital allowed without having to do any more checks.
In his still-covered eyes, Xiu Qixuan sighed, he murmured harshly; "Haa, I seem to have to get used to this nepotism that was obtained for free."
Obtained. Xiao Rou chuckled back little; "You should have received this kind of preferential treatment already, right." she said slightly mocked.
With a snort, Xiu Qixuan opened her eyelids. He lifted the closed curtain. His horse-drawn carriage had just passed through the southern gate of the capital and was moving towards the Caimeng road where the General Main House was located. The General's Main Residence was located in the middle of the capital, an elite area occupied only by high-ranking ministers and nobles.
At a glance from the end of his vision, Xiu Qixuan glanced indifferently at the eagle-faced flags of the Xiu family emblem. Sure enough, it gave rise to a lot of momentum.
Along the way, the people who saw the flag fluttering in the convoy of the group immediately lowered their heads and some even saluted by prostrating.
Bizarrely. It made the atmosphere feel sacrosanctly awkward, it was burdensome for a Xiu Qixuan. He did not expect that the Xiu Family was still very much in disdain by the people within the Imperial Capital. Ah, is it because their contribution in maintaining peace at the border adds a lot of popularity to its own?
"The competition will start at the opening of the summer festival, it will be held fifteen days from now. So, you will enter the palace by officially at that time." Xiao Rou said straightforwardly telling. He continued with an implied smile, "And before that, the palace will send you to take special classes for the bride. Please prepare yourself!"
Shuddering at her smile, Xiu Qixuan said with an exasperated snort; "Stop smiling eerily so. Just an extra class, how is it different from what my sister-in-law taught me, huh?"
Finally after a while, the horse carriage stopped right at the door of the grand, towering mansion.
From outside came a loud voice from the old lady's servant. "The Big Miss's entourage has arrived!" then he placed the support ladder next to the parked horse carriage. Xiao Rou went down first using the foothold. After that he turned around and helped Xiu Qixuan down.
Xiu Qixuan smiled widely, she focused her gaze on the two figures of different generations of women waiting in front of the entrance of the residence.
This paternal aunt, Xiu Lingze is a woman who adheres to high patriarchal moral values, she can be quite conservative. Marrying a rank four minister, made her a very virtuous and brilliant hostess. Her daughter, Fan Jingran is currently just entering the right age to get married which is sixteen years.
Gently, Xiu Qixuan walked over to pay her respects; "Xuan'er is greeting auntie!" He then turned his head with a slight nod of his head to the young girl figure, and greeted lightly; ".and Jingran biaomei."
Xiu Qixuan's well-organized and refined behavior without gaps showed the level of education she had obtained all this time from Yao Yunmei.
For some reason after hearing his greeting sentence, Xiu Lingze's eyes watched him closely. From the tip of the foot to the head, making people uncomfortable.
Luckily Kasim Teng came out of the group to give a formal greeting. "I saw Madam and Miss Fan!"
With a friendly smile, Xiu Lingze said softly; "Easy-too! Thank you for generously accompanying my nephew to get to the capital." he said blankly.
The conversation lasted for a while, before Eunuch Teng left to return to the Palace after dropping him off.
Half of the parked carriages moved away following Eunuch Teng towards the palace. Now all that was left was a private carriage filled with cargo and servants and guards belonging to Xiu Qixuan alone.
With a sharp notification, Xiu Lingze said commandingly; "Command the maid to tidy up your things later. Now follow me, your grandmother is already waiting in the middle hall!"
Without saying much, Xiu Qixuan obediently followed him. He glanced at Fan Jingran who looked unconcerned.
It will be easy and very good for him. If, Fan Jingran remained indifferent. So, the girl would not bother him like Xiu Yue did.
Maintaining a bright smile on his face, Xiu Qixuan entered the residence and passed through the corridor.
Along the way, rows of wisteria and begonia flowers gather. Buildings made with the best architecture and design. It's elegant and clean. The sound of the well-preserved magpie can be heard chirping melodiously. Spacious garden with some porcelain stone sculpture carvings.
A group of blue-clothed maids with green accessories bowed respectfully along the way when they saw them.
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