epends on whether you are willing to become one of them."Upon hearing this word, Ziliang was indeed surprised. However, ancient men's words were never trustworthy, especially those with the title of p...Chapter 10: The Fragrant Paeonia Blossoms in Spring (Part 1)

The next day, Qi Lin was dragged out of bed by Qiao'er's forceful tugs. With a large panda eye, Qi Lin wished she could just bang her head against something and die. Damn for 151 Reading Network, I only have one thing to say: their update speed is n times faster than other sites and they have fewer ads. Stretching lazily and yawning, she suddenly heard Qiao'er's shrill scream. Opening her eyes, Qi Lin just caught sight of Qiao'er holding a beautiful bead flower. That was precisely the bead flower that Peony had given her last night. In daylight, it truly looked very nice.

Excitedly examining the bead flower, Qiao'er found it to be a beautiful white paeonia, with exquisite craftsmanship. It was extremely attractive and Qiao'er almost couldn't let go of it. She grabbed Qi Lin's hand excitedly and said, "Sister Ah Xue, where did you get this It looks so nice! Why haven't I ever seen one like this before Did your lover give it to you"

Qi Lin took the bead flower, placing it on her palm—it felt icy cold. It should be made of high-quality white jade; however, she had heard that it was made of a phoenix stone. Could a phoenix stone also be considered as jade Yet, its quality didn't seem like ordinary jade either. Never mind, it's just that this is a good thing then. Qi Lin had barely lifted her head when she saw Qiao'er staring at the bead flower in her hand with starry eyes. Qi Lin couldn't help but laugh and shook the bead flower as she spoke,

"Do you like it very much" Qiao'er was almost drooling. Her eyes followed Qi Lin's movements.

Zi Lin took Qiao Er's hand, placed the bead flower on her, and said frankly, "Then it's yours. Anyway, I don't have a use for it."

"Really" Qiao Er seemed to have obtained a rare treasure, placing the bead flower on her head and comparing it in front of the mirror, finding it very beautiful. She then jumped in front of Zi Lin, holding Zi Lin's hand with excitement and smiling, "Sister A Xue is the best! Can Qiao Er make some delicious food for you today"

Zi Lin gently patted Qiao Er's head; this girl was innocent and lovely. Zi Lin really treated her like a younger sister, especially considering her excellent cooking skills. Zi Lin had long wanted to have a good meal, so she nodded eagerly.

The life in the back courtyard remained tranquil and leisurely as usual, while the front hall was still bustling with activity.

Today, Bu Yao wore a purple outfit, making her look even more charming and alluring. She fixed her favorite purple琉璃step ornament (a type of hair accessory) and believed that she could outshine everyone today too.

The madam was entertaining guests in the living room. As it happened, the maple leaves were turning red, making it a scenic spot of Drunken Flower Pavilion. Bu Yao had thought of a way to make money from this.

The person sitting in the living room now was Fenghuang City's top merchant, also known as the first debonair and handsome young master, Mu Qingfeng.

Of course, the madam was delighted to attract such a big figure. She had instructed Bu Yao to get ready early on; however, it turned out that this preparation took two hours. The madam sent someone several times to invite him, but fortunately, Mu Qingfeng didn't seem in a hurry and agreed to wait after being offered a generous amount of money.

Another cup of tea's time passed before Bu Yao’s maid Liu Xi finally arrived. However, the madam noticed that Bu Yao still hadn’t shown up, which was causing her trouble. The madam walked over and looked at Liu Xi, eager to speak out.

"Liu Xi, where is your mistress Why hasn't Bu Yao come out yet Young Master Mu has been waiting for a long time." Although the madam spoke like this, she didn’t blame her.

Liuxi first bowed to the madam and then turned to Mu Qingfeng, bowing respectfully.

"Sir Mu, Miss Búyáo has already prepared everything. However, she thinks that while the hall is quiet, it's not as lively as outside where the maple leaves are in full bloom right now. She has arranged tea and snacks, so I wonder if Sir Mu would like to move to the courtyard"

Upon hearing Liuxi say that Búyáo had gone to prepare these things, the madam couldn't hide her joy. As always, Búyáo was clever enough to win over guests with small gestures. Nevertheless, the madam still approached Mu Qingfeng with a hint of regret and said, "Sir Mu, I am really sorry. Búyáo is used to being pampered by me. Should I go call her here for you"

Mu Qingfeng picked up his fan, smiled heartily, put down the tea cup and stood up. “Since everything has been prepared, it would be a bother to Miss Búyáo if she were to come over now. I will just go and take a look; on the way, I could appreciate the maple leaves as well. Isn't that delightful”

With that said, Mu Qingfeng left with Liuxi following behind. Changqing put down his brush and laughed heartily. The concubines who were dancing and singing all had corners of their mouths lifted slightly, for the Emperor hadn't laughed like this in a long time...