Since Yun Xi moved out of the Prime Minister's Mansion, her life had been extremely comfortable and care - free!
Without the annoyance of troublesome matters and the need to see those she didn't want to see, she could do whatever she liked in her own yard.
Especially Chef Fang, who was full of enthusiasm and cooked different dishes every day. Not only did Yun Xi, who had always been too slender, finally put on a little weight, but her skin also became more fair and glowing. Even Yuzhu and Honglu had obviously gained some flesh.
Since her brothers had returned to the Southern Border, Zhen Bao almost regarded Yun Xi's yard as her second home. She spent all day by Yun Xi's side. If it weren't for Lady Zhen restraining her, she might even have forgotten to go home!
One afternoon, the swing that Honglu had been longing for was just installed in the yard. Yun Xi, Zhen Bao and the others were playing on it when the doorkeeper woman walked over.
"Miss, Xiaocui from the Prime Minister's Mansion came with a message. She said that the old lady wants to entertain a friend at the Emerald Tower tomorrow noon and asks you to go there to accompany them."
Hearing this, Yun Xi raised her eyebrows, thinking she had misheard.
"Did Cuier say who the guest is?"
The doorkeeper woman shook her head.
"No. Miss Cuier left in a hurry after she finished speaking."
"Okay, I see."
Yun Xi nodded, but she felt something was amiss in her heart.
If it was to entertain a friend, why didn't the old lady choose the Prime Minister's Mansion but hold the banquet at the Emerald Tower? Although the dishes there were very famous, it was quite a distance from the Prime Minister's Mansion. There was the Fuman Tower nearby, which was as famous as the Emerald Tower. Why did the old lady choose to go so far?
Moreover, considering the old lady's dislike for her and not even allowing her into the yard, how could she suddenly ask her to accompany them?
It seemed to be a Hongmen Banquet no matter how she thought about it!
"Miss, I feel something is wrong with this. There's already the second miss in the mansion. Why did she specifically ask you to go? Could there be something going on?"
Yuzhu frowned and spoke. Yun Xi smiled playfully.
"Yuzhu, you're so smart. Since even you can sense something is wrong, there must be a trick!"
Yuzhu twitched the corner of her lips and protested.
"Miss, why do I feel you're not complimenting me?"
"Oops, you've found out!"
Yun Xi laughed heartily, but Yuzhu frowned worriedly. Zhen Bao also came over, holding Yun Xi's arm.
"Then don't go to the Emerald Tower tomorrow! No matter what tricks she plays, just deal with them!"
Zhen Bao had heard something about Yun Xi's grandmother from Yuzhu. She knew the old lady was a rather annoying person, especially being very mean and heartless to Yun Xi. Unlike her own grandmother, who doted on her so much that she could ask for the stars and the moon. Whenever her father dared to say no, her grandmother would take out the family - heirloom wolf - tooth club and beat her father!
Zhen Bao's words made sense, but Yun Xi didn't think so.
"Our old lady loves to use rules to suppress people. If you ignore her this time, she'll find reasons to criticize you."
That was the most annoying thing!
"I might as well play along with her plan, go deep into the dragon's den, disrupt their plan and turn the tables!"
Yun Xi described it vividly and clenched her fist in front of Zhen Bao. Zhen Bao looked at her with admiration, but Yuzhu had a black - lined face and couldn't help rolling her eyes.
"Miss, the drool is almost running out of your mouth. You're not going to the banquet just because you're greedy for the delicious food at the Emerald Tower, are you?"
Hearing this, Yun Xi quickly wiped the corner of her lips and said seriously.
"How could it be? Do I look like someone who can't tell the primary from the secondary?"
Facing this question, Yuzhu hesitated for a long time before reluctantly nodding.
She thought to herself: Well, although her miss was greedy for food, she wouldn't forget the important thing.
Yuzhu was just thinking like this, but the next day, seeing her miss eating heartily while having promised so firmly, she felt like crying.
She had actually believed her miss's words!
Once her miss saw the food, she would forget what she was there for...
"Miss, stop eating. The old lady will be angry if she sees you like this later!"
Hearing Yuzhu's words, Yun Xi didn't care. She waved her hand at Yuzhu.
"Don't worry! Didn't Cuier just say that grandmother went to pick up the friend and asked me to eat something to fill my stomach first?"
"Since grandmother has said so, why should we care about those details? Sit down and eat with me. If necessary, we can just order another table. Anyway, grandmother will pay the bill!"
Looking at Yun Xi's optimistic nature, Yuzhu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Just as she was about to speak, Cuier, the maid beside the old lady, pushed the door open and came in, holding an incense burner in her hand.
Yuzhu quickly pulled Yun Xi's sleeve and asked.
"Is the old lady coming?"
Cuier shook her head, put the incense burner on the table beside the room, and looked embarrassed.
"I just heard that the carriage was delayed on the way. It will be a while. The old lady told the miss not to leave and wait for her."
Hearing this, Yuzhu frowned. Cuier quickly added.
"Sister Yuzhu, the old lady told me there's something she wants you to help with. Can you come out with me?"
Cuier looked extremely anxious, with sweat on her forehead. Yuzhu hesitated, but Yun Xi said.
"Go ahead. I'll wait for you here."
Cuier had helped Mama Zhang pass messages for her in the old lady's yard, so Yun Xi didn't suspect anything and immediately agreed to her request.
Thanking Yun Xi, Cuier pulled Yuzhu and left in a hurry. Yun Xi, however, put down her chopsticks thoughtfully.
She first looked around the private room, then walked around the room. She even opened the window and looked down at the green lake below.
This place was secluded and the scenery was pleasant. It was far from the noisy street. Because of its famous dishes and good privacy, many high - ranking officials and nobles were willing to meet their friends here and have a good talk.
However, she felt that the Emerald Tower seemed a bit too quiet today.
Yun Xi stood still in a certain place and gently tapped the wall on one side. She didn't hear any sound for a long time. Just as she was about to increase the strength, she heard the sound of the door opening behind her.
"Are you back so soon?"
Yun Xi thought it was Yuzhu and turned around with a smile, but saw a strange and handsome young man in a sapphire - blue brocade robe walking in.
"Sir, did you go into the wrong room?"
Yun Xi frowned and looked at him warily.
To boost his courage, Li Ji had deliberately drunk some wine. His cheeks were slightly red and he looked infatuated. He was instantly distracted by Yun Xi's smile when she turned around.
He originally didn't want to come, but Princess Ba had found all kinds of reasons to threaten and lure him, so he had to join this plan.
However, the moment he saw Yun Xi, he suddenly felt a bit lucky:
If a woman as beautiful as a celestial being became his wife one day, wouldn't all the men in the world be jealous of him?
Not even the emperor or the noble crown prince could compare to him!
Thinking of this, Li Ji turned around and bolted the door. Then he looked back at Yun Xi with a smile and said.
"Yes, I'm looking for you."