Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 359 - 357

Chapter 359: Chapter 357

"Boss, I’ll leave this book here. See if any student is willing to copy it. I’ll pay 300 coins per copy."

The shopkeeper was taken aback. 300 coins for a copy? Which book was this expensive?

Usually, 50 coins were more than enough for a copy.

When the shopkeeper took the book and opened it, he found beautiful illustrations and text. They were lifelike and vivid.

If it went for 300 coins a copy, he could earn 100 coins per book. The thought made the shopkeeper grin with glee.

...

Xiao’er left the bookstore and went to her exclusive private room at the restaurant across the street, the Four Seasons.

In addition to bringing textbooks to the bookstore for copying and picking up a few medical books, she went out today because Fu Ranhui had made an appointment with her here.

Xiao’er sat by the window, watching the hustle and bustle of life unfold below.

Suddenly, a familiar figure entered the bookstore, which aroused her attention.

Soon after, the figure came out, carrying a pile of papers and pens.

Xiao’er could see clearly among his belongings, besides the stationery, there lay the book she had just delivered to the bookstore.

So it was him!

Sensing that someone was watching him, the man looked up and met Xiao’er’s gaze.

Xiao’er smiled at him, a smile that suggested more than it revealed.

The man, as if he saw a cat and he were a mouse, turned and ran away.

Xiao’er’s smile grew wider and she took a surprising leap from the second-floor window, leading to several cries of alarm.

"Someone jumped from the building!"

...

Yang Liu and Yang Mei were so shocked that they almost choked. They followed and jumped down too.

Shangguan Xuanyi and Shangguan Xuanjun were just leaving the Four Seasons. Seeing someone jumping from the second floor, they both looked over.

Once Shangguan Xuanyi recognized who it was, his face darkened.

Shangguan Xuanjun gaped: Sister-in-law is so powerful!

But what darkened Shangguan Xuanyi’s face even more was the fact that Xiao’er didn’t even glance at him before rushing towards another man.

Fu Ranhui had just gotten off the carriage and witnessed the scene, stars shining in her eyes. The County Lord Rui’an was so strong!

Upon hearing the startled cries, Yang Yong turned back just in time to see Xiao’er landing from the jump, followed by Yang Liu and Yang Mei. He froze on the spot.

Isn’t she the Countess of Rui’an? She’s so badass! She must be a female guard, right? Did the Countess of Rui’an have the same skills as a female bodyguard?

Xiao’er caught him off guard and approached him, "Pretty boy, long time no see! Why did you run as soon as you saw me? What guilty conscience do you have?"

Pretty boy? Was she talking about him? Nonsense, she’s the pretty boy! Everyone in her family is a pretty boy!

While Yang Yong thought this in his heart, he wore a terrified expression on his face, "Miss, I told you the other day, I don’t know who that person is! And he didn’t come looking for me again!"

"This is the guy who made your horse run wild that day?" Shangguan Xuanyi arrived at Xiao’er’s side, rage simmering in his heart.

Shangguan Xuanjun followed behind Shangguan Xuanyi, ready to watch the show. It was rare to see their sixth prince attracting so much attention.

Yang Liu and Yang Mei also rushed over, seeing that Xiao’er didn’t have any scratches or lost any flesh, they heaved a sigh of relief.

"Indeed, it’s him!"

Shangguan Xuanyi kicked Yang Yong out with one foot.

Xiao’er quickly grabbed Shangguan Xuanyi. This man still had some use, don’t break him!

Yang Yong used this force to propel himself further, then quickly turned and fled.

Indeed, curiosity could kill a cat! No, he’s not a cat, it could kill a person!

For no apparent reason, he was kicked, and he would remember it! Humph!

"Pretty boy, remember to keep me informed if anything happens! Or I won’t let you off!" Xiao’er shouted at his retreating figure.

Pretty boy, your mother! Despite fleeing, Yang Yong couldn’t resist touching his own face.

"Xiao’er, the way you jumped down from the second floor just now was so handsome!" Fu Ranhui came over and excitedly grabbed Xiao’er’s hand.

Sister, can you please not bring that up! Xiao’er subconsciously looked at Shangguan Xuanyi. Yep, his face had turned sour again.

"Follow me!" Shangguan Xuanyi’s face was dark and sour again. Without further ado, he strode towards the Four Seasons Restaurant.

"Brother Shangguan, the Princess has asked me to go cloth shopping! I won’t go with you!" Xiao’er clung to Fu Ranhui’s arm.

"No, I can go another day..." Fu Ranhui, whose gaze was a little unsettled, looked at her cousin, who was only a few days younger.

Xiao’er gently pulled Fu Ranhui down and covered her mouth, "Excuse us, princes, we are in a hurry."

Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, the best one is to ’Run away’! After saying this, Xiao’er forcefully pulled Fu Ranhui onto her carriage.

Shangguan Xuanyi said to Yang Liu and Yang Mei, who had jumped out of the window after Xiao’er, "Aren’t you going to follow?"

"Yes." Yang Liu and Yang Mei quickly got on Zhao Yong’s carriage to chase them.

"That’s it, you’re letting that girl go?" Shangguan Xuanjun looked disappointed.

"What else, do you want to continue watching the show?" Shangguan Xuanyi got on the horse led by Xiao Fuzi and headed straight for the Marquis Shengping’s mansion.

Shangguan Xuanjun touched his nose. Was it that obvious?

Xiao’er and Fu Ranhui went directly to the cloth shop. Fu Ranhui changed her tone and said, "Shopkeeper, bring out the best cloth."

"Alright, ladies, please wait a moment."

"Wait, shopkeeper, bring out the cheapest cloth. We don’t need the most expensive one."

Fu Ranhui looked at Xiao’er, "Why do you want to buy the cheapest one? Don’t worry, I can afford the material for those people to practice."

Indeed, the Princess who knows nothing about the hardships of the world, even the best materials for practice, how extravagant!

Moreover, the material they took to the academy to teach the children embroidery is more expensive than the entire outfit they wear. Are they showing off their wealth or making them resent the rich? This isn’t how you treat people.

"Princess, our students are children from poor families. If the material for learning embroidery is much better than the material they wear, or even something they have never seen before, how do you think they would feel?"

"I just thought of giving my students the best. I didn’t think much about it." After Xiao’er reminded her, Fu Ranhui understood.

"Shopkeeper, bring out the cheapest cotton cloth, and the most common silk thread and embroidery needles."

"Alright, ladies, please sit in the private room and have some tea. I’ll be back in a moment." Then he ordered the waiter to get the cloth.

Having been in this line of work for so long, he had sharp eyes. The clothes they wore were top-notch in terms of style, workmanship, and material. Even though they asked for the worst materials, he dared not neglect them.

From their conversation, it seemed these materials were for the Zhixin Academy. It seemed these two ladies were female masters of the Zhixin Academy.

Hearing that the female masters of the Zhixin Academy each had a unique family background, the shopkeeper thought for a moment and said, "Ladies, we have some old stocks in this shop. Some are faded, some are damp, but if they’re for practice, I think they’ll do. If you want them, I can sell them to you at a cheap price, so I can clear my inventory as well. What do you think?"

Xiao’er and Fu Ranhui looked at each other and thought it was feasible, so they agreed.

After buying the cloth and silk thread, the two of them went back to their respective mansions.