The man couldn’t help but sympathize with the imagined plight of the Nishang Pavilion’s owner upon hearing Ye Qin’s comment.
Leaving only the red and white boxes, the rest were stored back in the man’s storage space.
Ye Qin accepted the box from the man and instructed, “Go to Zuixianju and purchase some food.”
“Understood,” the man replied and promptly departed.
Once the man had left, Ye Qin carried the box and made his way back.
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Huang Quan, having bathed and dressed, used her spiritual power to dry her hair and tied it up with a hair tie. She then opened her door, ready for dinner.
As she opened the door, Huang Quan noticed the two boxes placed outside. Being in Ye Qin’s residence, she knew immediately who had left them. She picked up the boxes and took them into her room, setting them on the table. Opening the boxes, she found the clothes neatly arranged inside.
One was a striking red dress adorned with intricate gold-thread patterns, exuding an air of bold magnificence. The other was a white dress, simpler and more elegant compared to the red one.
The red dress was fiery and extravagant, while the white one possessed an ethereal charm.
Each dress had its own unique beauty, a testament to the thoughtfulness put into their creation.
Huang Quan closed the boxes, placed them in her storage space, and then headed out.
In the main hall, Nangong Mian was already waiting.
“Quanquan,” he called out when he saw Huang Quan approaching. “Come join us.”
Huang Quan walked over, took a seat next to Nangong Mian, and examined the delectable dishes laid out on the table. There were four meat dishes, three vegetable dishes, and a hearty soup, all bursting with vibrant colors and mouth watering aromas. Just the sight of it made one’s appetite surge.
“Where’s Ye Qin?” Huang Quan inquired, glancing around.
“He’s currently out,” Nangong Mian replied. “He didn’t specify his plans, but he mentioned he’d be back soon.”
“In that case, let’s wait for him before we start eating,” Huang Quan suggested.
“Agreed.”
The two waited for a while until Ye Qin returned, carrying a plate loaded with freshly washed and invitingly sweet fruits. “Let’s eat,” Ye Qin said, placing the plate down and joining them at the table. “You can have the fruits later.”
Huang Quan and Nangong Mian nodded and began their meal.
After dinner, Ye Qin invited Huang Quan and Nangong Mian for a stroll in the garden. Once they departed, someone came into the main hall and cleared away the dishes.
Following their garden stroll and meal, Nangong Mian excused himself to return to his room for practice.
“Are you planning to practice as well?” Ye Qin asked Huang Quan after Nangong Mian had left.
“I don’t think I need to,” Huang Quan replied. “Instead, I’d like to go for a walk.”
With more than fifty pills still unsold, she aimed to find potential buyers. The Tianqi Empire being significantly larger than the Tianhuang Empire, she anticipated better opportunities to sell her bone elixirs at a higher price here.
Ye Qin chuckled. “You’re really eager to go out for a walk?”
Huang Quan nodded. “Yes.”
“I’ll accompany you,” Ye Qin offered.
“Really?”
“Yes.”
“Then let’s go now,” Huang Quan eagerly suggested.
Ye Qin held back her excitement. “Not today.”
“Why not?” Huang Quan asked.
“Rest today, and we can go for a walk tomorrow,” Ye Qin suggested. “There’s still four days until the dean and the others arrive. We have plenty of time; there’s no rush.”
