After being disrupted by the so-called ’sister’ they encountered by chance, Wufu’s enthusiasm dipped slightly, but it was only temporary. Once she was out of the Antique Tower, she was revitalized and eagerly clamored to have lunch at Yuxing Tower, known as the first tower of Changan.
It is said that Yuxing Tower is the most prestigious restaurant in Changan; even the Emperor of Nanyue himself has dined there. The plaque of Yuxing Tower was inscribed by the Emperor’s own handwriting, thus making it the first tower in na and reality.
So, Yuxing Tower can be sumd up in one word: Expensive!
But in Changan, to treat guests at Yuxing Tower is considered top-tier and very prestigious.
The group with Wufu arrived at Yuxing Tower, which was already bustling with people inside, truly packed to its full capacity.
Yuan Ye first went to secure a private room and was led by a staff mber to the second floor, taking a seat by the window facing the street. Outside was Changan Street, bustling with people and lined with shops.
Wufu glanced out briefly before retracting her gaze, then took stock of the furnishings in the private room. The decor was mainly luxurious, even the teapots on the table were made of purple clay, along with other valuable porcelain pieces.
"Whose property is this?" Wufu asked after looking around.
"This belongs to the Leng Family, second only to the Jun Family. But the Leng Family has a concubine, now Consort Xue in the palace, who was once greatly favored. She is the one who sought this plaque for Yuxing Tower," Ah Jiu replied.
Wufu sighed, "As expected of the imperial city, you can casually stroll around and enter the property of imperial kinsn."
Ah Jiu chuckled, not saying anything further.
...
anwhile, the Miss Wu Wufu had encountered, Wu Yining, returned ho and headed straight for the main room.
"Madam, the eldest miss is here," a maid announced as she lifted the curtain and reported inside.
The Eldest Lady of the Wu Family, Madam Wang, had just picked up her chopsticks to start lunch. Hearing that her eldest daughter had arrived, a smile spread across her face.
"Ningning? Didn’t you say you were going to Suxiang Restaurant and Thousand Garnts Store? Why are you back so soon? Have you had lunch?" Madam Wang asked, smiling at her eldest daughter.
"Mother, I t a woman outside," Wu Yining said, frowning gracefully.
"Oh? What kind of person has you so flustered? As a young lady, you must be graceful and elegant. You’ll be reaching the age of marriage next year, and I’m planning to find soone suitable for you this year. The Picking Spring Festival will be held at the Tenth Prince’s Mansion this year, with many ladies of the gentry house attending. You must not make a fool of yourself," Madam Wang said lovingly.
Hearing about the matchmaking, Wu Yining blushed, looking shy as she said, "Mother, I’m trying to tell you sothing important, why are you bringing this up now?"
"My child has grown up and can get married, isn’t that important?" Madam Wang teased.
"Mother." Wu Yining stamped her foot with a playful protest.
Seeing her daughter’s face turn red with embarrassnt, Madam Wang stopped teasing and said, "Alright, alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Go on, tell about the woman you encountered?"
Wu Yining imdiately turned serious, sat beside her, and said, "Mother, I t a woman at Suxiang Restaurant who looks a lot like , no, she looks a lot like father!"
Madam Wang’s heart skipped a beat: "What?"
"I’m saying, I t a woman who resembles father a lot. Mother, am I really father’s eldest daughter? Are you sure father doesn’t have other children outside?" Wu Yining pouted and asked.
"Nonsense!" Madam Wang stood up abruptly, glaring at her with anger, "What kind of rubbish are you spouting?"
Other children, which gossip has been whispering such nonsense to this girl?
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