Only upon boarding the ship did Wufu realize what it ant for sothing to be as good on the inside as it was on the outside, because this ship, which looked so magnificent from the outside, was just as splendid on the inside. The decorations were so opulent and resplendent that it wouldn’t be an overstatent to call them palatial. She was nearly blinded by the dazzle.
"Young Master Jin," Wufu clicked her tongue and said, "With such a ship, it would be difficult for anyone not to take notice. It’s just short of having a sign on the outside declaring ’I’m very rich, co rob .’"
Pfft!
Ah Jiu drew a folding fan from her waist and held it to her lips, her gaze shifting to Wufu. Seeing that Wufu’s eyes held admiration but no envy, Ah Jiu felt at ease.
Jin Yu was sowhat embarrassed and said, "This, this is our family’s ship. Uh, indeed it is a bit tacky; you must be laughing at us."
"It’s not that it’s tacky, it’s just that the tis we live in aren’t all that great, are they?" Wufu said. "Being too eye-catching can attract resentnt. Young Master Jin, possessing the Jade invites cri!"
Jin Yu’s eyes flashed as he clasped his hands and smiled to her, "I’ve learned my lesson."
"Big brother?"
A crisp voice, clear as that of an oriole, ca from behind the group.
Wufu looked back and saw a girl around fourteen or fifteen years old leaning on a door, blinking her large, curious eyes at them.
The young girl was dressed in a fresh apricot-yellow dress woven with silver and gold threads, with a pair of pearl-embroidered shoes on her feet. Her hair was adorned with two slanted jade hairpins and a gold-lacquered, jewel-encrusted pendent. Her face was as beautiful as Xi Shi’s, her lips like cherry blossoms, and her phoenix eyes gleaming, almost as if they could speak.
What a beauty!
The beauty, with a maid’s hand assisting her, walked over slowly, a slight smile lifting her lips. She first glanced at Wufu and then turned her gaze to the man beside her. Between the flickering of her eyes, she was truly soul-hooking.
"This is my younger sister, Jin Lan, who is joining in going to Changan for the wedding banquet," Jin Yu introduced to Wufu and the others before giving a brief introduction of Wufu to his sister.
"Lan’er has t Ninth Master, and has t Miss Wufu," said Jin Lan, her hands resting at her waist as she gracefully curtsied.
Her voice was smooth and bone-lting, each movent graceful and asured—coupled with that beautiful face, she was indeed a pleasure to the eyes.
"Miss Jin, there’s no need for such formalities." Wufu’s eyes were practically glued to Jin Lan’s face, the fondness in her gaze clear to anyone who saw.
Jin Lan looked up, caught the look of admiration in Wufu’s eyes, and felt a mont of surprise. She blushed slightly, pursed her lips, and then sneaked a peek at Ah Jiu.
Unfortunately, Ah Jiu wasn’t looking at her, his attention solely on the ship’s decorations, thoroughly engrossed in studying them—yes, that gilded peony wasn’t half bad.
Jin Lan’s eyes dimd slightly, her eyebrows knitting together. Confident in her beauty, she couldn’t fathom a man who would actually ignore her looks.
She assessed the man before her with the corner of her eye. Although his features were handso, they were far from matching her brother’s. However, that purple robe, the way he stood with his hands behind his back, looking up—it all exuded an effortless elegance and an imposing aura. That disdainful air made him seem proud and noble, as if he were unattainable.
"Is Miss Jin feeling unwell? Your brow is furrowed," said Wufu, oblivious to Jin Lan’s thoughts. Seeing her frown, Wufu felt a pang of concern and hurriedly suggested, "Young Master Jin, shall we sit down and talk?"
The maid beside Jin Lan shot Wufu a glare. How impertinent this young lady was, staring at her mistress with eyes like those of a rogue, no, she was indeed a female rogue.
"It was my oversight. Ninth Master, Miss Wufu, please, this way," Jin Yu said with a smile as he led the way. Then, turning to his sister, he instructed, "Sister, would you order soone to serve tea? Bring out the Top-grade Fragrance we acquired at the end of last year."
Jin Lan was montarily taken aback. That Top-grade Fragrance was a tribute only received in two jars. She hadn’t expected her brother to use it to entertain guests. Who exactly were these two people?
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