Yueyao left the Royal Mansion and got into her carriage.
Xiang Wei said with a smile, "Miss, a painting for one thousand taels of silver, the people of the Capital City must think you have gone mad for money." Even the master painters price their works at around that amount.
Of course, Xiang Wei knew that Yueyao’s paintings were worth that money, but others didn’t! They just thought Yueyao had gone crazy with greed.
Yueyao smiled and said, "If they think I’m mad, so be it. After this gets out, I’ll tell everyone that I only paint three paintings a year, and no more." Yueyao also hoped to have Princess Consort Duan set this price for her. In the future, no one would offer less, and she didn’t want to paint Buddhas for others every day, so she had to set a limit.
Xiang Wei laughed heartily. "Indeed, your paintings will soon be hard to find." Everyone loves to chase after rarities. Yueyao had raised her own status high, and more people were rushing to offer money for her paintings.
After leaving the scope of the Royal Mansion, Xiang Wei told the outside, "To East Street, the lady wants to buy so books." It was also an opportunity to go out without arousing suspicion.
The carriage soon reached the bookstore where Yueyao and Guan Jingshuo had agreed to et. Yueyao put on her Veil Cap, while Xiang Wei accompanied her into the bookstore, leaving Xi Yu in the carriage. It wasn’t that Yueyao didn’t trust Xi Yu, she just felt that Xi Yu should not be involved in this matter.
There were no custors in the bookstore at this mont. Yueyao had picked out a few books when a young servant ca out from inside. Yueyao smiled at the young servant; this servant was a follower of Guan Jingshuo, seemingly called Heping.
The young servant glanced at Yueyao and said, "Miss, please follow . Your books are inside." Initially, Heping thought Yueyao had sches towards their Heir Apparent, but over the years, as the Heir’s health greatly improved, he was just grateful.
Yueyao, accompanied by Xiang Wei, walked inside and turned a corner into a small room where Guan Jingshuo was waiting.
Guan Jingshuo was wearing a purple-red brocade robe with drawn silk and python patterns today. His already gorgeous appearance was enhanced, making him look even more beautiful than a woman, adding an air of enchantnt.
Xiang Wei couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.
Yueyao was wearing her Veil Cap, not able to see Guan Jingshuo’s appearance. She bowed to Guan Jingshuo and said, "Heir Apparent, this matter is sowhat abrupt, please forgive ."
Xiang Wei said, "Miss, it is impolite to speak to soone while wearing your Veil Cap." Xiang Wei hoped that Yueyao would take a look at the Marquis Yongding’s Heir who was more beautiful than even won. Xiang Wei had always heard of the Marquis Yongding’s Heir’s talents, and though there were rumors of his good looks, she had not expected him to be this exceptionally handso.
Yueyao coughed lightly and called out, "Xiang Wei." This call was a warning.
Heping, seeing that Yueyao did not remove her Veil Cap, heaved a sigh of relief in secret. It seed that Miss Lian indeed needed to ask his master for help: "Heir Apparent, Miss Lian, I’ll wait outside."
Guan Jingshuo looked at Yueyao. She was wearing a light yellow embroidered gauze dress and a Pearl White Lake Wrinkled Skirt this ti. Her face couldn’t be made out, covered by the Veil Cap, but her figure seed much taller than when he had last seen her.
Guan Jingshuo bowed in respect: "Miss Lian, you ntioned in the letter that you needed my help with sothing. May I know what it is?" Guan Jingshuo was curious as to what kind of help Yueyao would ask for.
Yueyao was embarrassed to speak, so Xiang Wei spoke up.
After Xiang Wei had finished speaking, Yueyao said, "I know this puts you in a difficult position, Heir Ning, but this matter is urgent, so I took the liberty of asking for your help."
Guan Jingshuo was indeed surprised; he had imagined many things Yueyao might ask for help with, but he had never expected it to be such a matter. Guan Jingshuo hesitated and said, "Miss Lian, it’s said better to demolish ten temples than to destroy one marriage. My cousin and the young lady of the Luo family are well-matched in social standing. This doesn’t seem right!" Guan Jingshuo had heard that the young lady of the Luo family was infatuated with his cousin.
Yueyao did not speak.
Xiang Wei, on the other hand, said, "It’s true that it is better to demolish ten temples than to destroy a marriage, but it also depends on the people. Ning Lixuan does not like the young lady of the Luo family at all because of his true love; he even believes that she is the obstacle to his marriage. Don’t you think that forcing such two people together is a sin?"
Guan Jingshuo was sowhat astonished.
Yueyao was speechless; Xiang Wei was so blunt in her speech, not knowing to cover up a bit, making it embarrassing to speak so directly. Yueyao coughed and then said, "Heir Apparent, if Duke Ning’s Heir truly has soone else he loves and does not wish to marry Sister Luo, then calling off this marriage would also be in line with Heir Ning’s wishes, avoiding the creation of a resentful couple. If we are wrong, then it would be a happy situation for all. Heir Apparent, what do you think?"
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