The Little Emperor looked around several times, but his little daughter was nowhere to be found in the crowd, making him extremely anxious.
Zhu Xiuxiu quickly stepped forward and said, "There are many people outside today, and Suisui is young. I was afraid something might happen to her, so I let her stay at the Mansion to rest."
Stay at the Mansion? That won’t do. I’m the one who set up this ’chance encounter’ today!
"Send someone to bring the Princess here," the Little Emperor ordered. "Tell Grandma that I will ensure the Princess’s safety and ask her to rest assured."
As soon as the Little Emperor spoke, the shadow guards immediately set off.
Ji Youzhi was confused. Isn’t His Majesty planning to have a chance encounter with the young lady from the Xie Family today? Why bring Xiaosuisui along too?
"Your Majesty! Aren’t you...?"
Several intense glares from the Emperor silenced whatever Ji Youzhi was about to say next.
"Let’s use a different form of address when we’re out!"
"Yes, Young Master!"
"Don’t call me Young Master. Call me Big Brother! We are brothers!"
Ji Youzhi thought, But I do have a big brother...
"I’d rather continue calling you Young Master. There must be a distinction between superior and subordinate!"
The Little Emperor glanced at him, his expression clearly saying, I know what you’re thinking, but I’m not going to say it.
"Young Master, look! That’s the young lady from the Xie Family!" a nearby shadow guard said to the Little Emperor, pointing to a girl in bright, magnificent attire at the lantern festival ahead.
Upon looking up, the Little Emperor found only Xie Yingying.
But as long as my little girl arrives, whether I’m looking at Xie Yingying or Xie Pan’Er, I’ll probably get the answer I need.
When the shadow guard arrived at Mingyuan Mansion and reported that the Little Emperor wanted Suisui to attend the lantern festival, Xiaosuisui was so excited she jumped three feet high.
She even forgot to feed Xiaobai the two earthworms she had found.
Xiaobai jumped down from her arms and ran outside, and the little girl quickly followed.
"Slow down, darling, don’t run around. Be careful not to get lost."
The shadow guard quickly excused himself and rushed out the door to catch up.
Xiaosuisui was led by the shadow guard to the Restaurant where the Little Emperor was resting and happened to meet Xie Yingying in the main Hall.
Before they could even enter, they heard Xie Yingying’s arrogant voice.
"I am the eldest young lady of the Xie Family in Capital City! Offending me will bring you nothing good! I’m telling you, you must give me a Private Room today, or I’ll make sure you can’t do business anymore!"
"Oh, ma’am, didn’t you hear what I said? All our Private Rooms have been reserved by esteemed guests from the Capital City. If you wish, you may rest your feet here in the main Hall. If not, then please leave!"
Xiao Er, the attendant, was not at all polite. The Xie Family of Capital City didn’t scare him. Their Private Rooms had been booked half a month ago. But just last night, a young man had come, shown a Token, and all the Private Rooms in this Restaurant were cleared out for him.
I thought many people would come to the Private Rooms upstairs today. But look at this; the lantern festival has been going for a while, and only a few people have arrived late.
"Are you looking down on our Xie Family? Do you know who he is? He is from the Lu Family, the son of Minister Lu! Are you trying to offend the Lu Family as well?"
Xie Yingying’s feet were tired from walking around the lantern festival, so she had come to this Restaurant to request a Private Room. However, the attendant informed her that all the Private Rooms were already reserved.
She had intended to use the Xie Family’s name to demand a room, but the attendant’s words implied that the upstairs rooms were also booked by influential figures from Capital City.
Therefore, Xie Yingying invoked the Lu Family’s name and even pulled Lu Yunsheng, who was standing nearby, over to use his presence.
"Miss, never mind Minister Lu’s son, even if Minister Lu himself came, I’m afraid he wouldn’t dare try to take a Private Room from the person upstairs. You should find a seat, rest your feet, enjoy the lantern festival for a bit, and then go back where you came from!"
The Xiao Er’s firm words made Xie Yingying lose face. She sneered and turned to Lu Yunsheng. "I thought the Lu Family’s name carried some weight! Turns out, even a mere restaurant attendant doesn’t care about it! No wonder Xie Pan’Er doesn’t even spare you a glance!"
Lu Yunsheng looked deeply embarrassed. He quickly glanced at Xie Pan’Er, who was standing by the entrance. Seeing her gaze fixed on the pedestrians outside, his expression immediately darkened.
Xie Pan’Er felt Lu Yunsheng’s gaze and also heard Xie Yingying’s words, deliberately aimed to provoke him. However, she paid them no mind.
Because her eyes were fixed on a little girl.
No!
More precisely, her gaze was fixed on a white, fluffy ball held by the little girl. That fluffy ball is a rabbit, yet it’s... munching on a Meat Bun!