Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Yue An had just gone to the bathroom and something happened to the Old Master!
His Old Master had to be alright!
Anyway, this person did not blame them for anything, which was already a comforting thing.
Qiao Xuan and Taotao were not in a mood to continue with the walk any longer.
Also, Qiao Xuan's purpose had already been achieved.
Back to the hall, some maids laid out the table for them to have lunch. Qiao Xuan asked about Auntie Hua, to which the woman maid said that Auntie Hua was in the middle of doing something so she could not be here.
They were asked to eat lunch well.
Qiao Xuan suspected that the middle-aged man must be the owner of the abbey, and First Madame's husband. First Madame must have been taking care of her husband for a long time so she collapsed out of tiredness. Qiao Xuan could not help but feel sorry for them.
Auntie Hua must be busy dealing with the Old Master, when she was working for the Mistress.
So, Qiao Xuan did not ask anything more, but exchanged a few polite words, sat down and ate with Taotao.
She could not mention asking for the twigs.
She felt a bit sorry but since she knew where those treasures were, she would find some ways to get them. She could ask Yuezheng Xiao for help, right…
The young maid in the abbey did not look down at Qiao Xuan and Taotao just because they were plainly dressed or because they had never been here before.
They were served with six dishes and one soup. The servants served them well.
The reason why those servants were so well-mannered and did not judge people by their looks must be because their master and mistress had taught
them so. It was a family with moralities.
Qiao Xuan could not help but develop a good feeling towards this family. She would not mind treating that Old Master if she had some opportunity in the future, in exchange for a few twigs from the precious trees.
She was going to think of a good method to use the superpower without exposing her abilities or causing suspicion.
After lunch, Qiao Xuan and Taotao waved them goodbye.
They took a walk around and went back to where the wagon was stationed, then they went back to the city together.
It was almost four in the afternoon when the two girls arrived at the hotel.
Shao Yunduan and Qi had not yet returned as the evening touched down.
They might not be able to come back for dinner. So, Qiao Xuan and Taotao ate some simple dinner at the hotel rather than wait for them.
Sure enough, when they returned, it was already dark outside.
Shao Yunduan had drunk some wine, and walked in with the help of Qi and Qu
Luckily, he still had a pair of bright eyes. He was not fully drunk.
No one liked to take care of drunk people.
Qu Shan did not leave directly after he helped Shao Yunduan. Instead, he left after helping Shao Yunduan wash up.
Qiao Xuan thanked Qu Shan and gave him a red packet containing one liang, and asked Qi to walk him out.
Then, she asked Qi about the gathering.
Speaking of it, Shao Xiaoqi could not help but tell Qiao Xuan and Taotao the story vividly.
It was a very bustling event!
They made poetry and discussed articles. Everything looked lively. He could not understand it all, but he could still tell that there was competition in the happy place.
Qiao Xuan and Taotao showed concern about Shao Yunduan, to which Shao Xiaoqi said proudly, "Fifth Brother is excellent! Everything spoke highly of his articles. Some people looked down at him initially but when he made the articles, they were all convinced, especially when Young Master Xie praised him as well.. After that, everyone started to look at Fifth Brother in a different way…"