Yun Jinnian gave a slight curtsy.
Polite and courteous.
Had Feng Wushuang not lent her the private room today, she would have truly headed back to the mansion.
Although Huiquan Tower had a main hall, it was inappropriate for their all-female party to sit and eat there.
Yun Jinnian silently took note of Feng Wushuang’s kindness in her heart.
She thought that she should find an opportunity to repay him and, by the way, ask how his family’s mooncakes were made. They were small, just right for one bite, and full of flavor.
She liked them very much, and Tianci would too.
If she could borrow a cook to let Yaniang learn for a few days, that would be even better.
After Feng Wushuang turned and left Huiquan Tower, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
His palms were sweaty, and his back was drenched.
He had co to Huiquan Tower today just to discuss compiling an epic with a few adults.
Worthwhile.
Once on the carriage, Feng Wushuang started smiling foolishly, his lips curving up.
When they first t, her faint, muted smile was like the bright moon in the sky, or even a celestial maid from the ninth heaven, instantly illuminating his dark and lightless heart.
Those two hundred taels of silver, which might have been just a few pastries to her, had saved his mother’s life. With that silver, he had settled his family, cured his mother, and bought brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones to make paintings and earn silver.
He, Feng Wushuang, might not be a good man, but he knew that at that ti, Yun Jinnian, who had reached out to help him, must be treated well by him.
Whether or not their relationship would develop into anything, he could never forget this kindness for as long as he lived.
The group ascended to the private room on the second floor. Among the few paintings in the room, one depicted distant mountains shrouded in mist, which was quite aningful.
The signature was that of the hermit Hanshan, and there were also many seals of other people.
"Hermit Hanshan..."
Yun Jinnian mumbled softly.
It seed that she had bought a painting by this artist before. Having seen a good one in the bookshop, she bought it.
She had forgotten where she had placed it.
"Miss, you bought one; it’s at the Han Family now!" Hei reminded her.
Upon hearing this, Yun Jinnian recalled, "It seems so!"
Mrs. Yuan ordered the boy to serve tea and bring up all the delicious food from Huiquan Tower. She even gave the boy a tip, and he imdiately went off joyously.
Feng Wushuang’s private room faced the main street; sitting by the window, one could see the pedestrians on the street below.
Opposite was Rujia Inn. The front entrance of the inn was not particularly large, but the expanse it covered at the back was extrely vast.
Once the food was served, Yun Jinnian sat by the window, resting her cheek on one hand and holding a teacup in the other, watching people hurry along.
Whether they were from a rich and prosperous household or the poor common folk, they were all bustling about for their livelihoods.
Whether it was Rujia Inn or Huiquan Tower, both were bustling with guests coming and going.
"Miss, what are you looking at?" Mrs. Yuan, having swallowed a piece of cake, walked over to Yun Jinnian and asked.
Yun Jinnian looked up and asked Mrs. Yuan with a smile, "Nanny, is it tasty?"
"It’s delicious, but a bit pricey. I’ll take so back for Nanny Rong and Yaniang later!"
"Alright, we’ll have the boy pack so later, along with so for Uncle Cheng and the others!"
"Don’t worry, Ru Yue and Jiayu have already taken care of it!"
With that, Yun Jinnian nodded slightly.
One dish after another was served, beautifully decorated and delicious.
Yun Jinnian preferred lighter dishes, and after a few bites, she just sipped on her soup. Knowing Yun Jinnian’s habits and appetite, Mrs. Yuan didn’t urge her to eat more.
She herself ate with great enjoynt, yet also with a sense of lancholy.
She never even dared to dream that in this lifeti, she would have the opportunity to dine at Huiquan Tower. Her eyes beca slightly warm with emotion, and Mrs. Yuan busied herself with picking up another dish to eat.
Yun Jinnian watched and said nothing further.
She understood the nanny’s bitter feelings!
Suddenly, the sound of a lancholy guqin wafted through, and Yun Jinnian’s eyebrows lifted subtly as she rose and walked to the window, listening intently to figure out from which direction it ca...
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