Su Qier, unlike her, picked up the silver on the ground and laughed heartily. All traces of her previous obsession vanished, and she stood up, "Let's go, let's go eat. Let's go eat."
"Su Qier, don't you think that man went too far, treating us both like beggars?"
Yun Xiao roared indignantly, staring fiercely at Su Qier. How could this woman have no awareness at all, forgetting everything when she saw silver?
However, she forgot that Su Qier was not of the same class as her. Therefore, at this moment, the woman was smiling with infatuation, her face full of happiness.
"Let's go, this is the silver that our Wu Yun sent! He's so kind, truly worthy of being Yan Jing's most esteemed young master. Not only is he handsome, but he's also kind-hearted."
"Wu Yun? Yan Jing's most esteemed young master?"
Yun Xiao was a bit confused. Su Qier looked at Yun Xiao as if she had discovered a new continent, astonished, "You don't even know the most esteemed young master Ye Wu Yun? He is the most handsome young master in the entire capital. You actually don't know him."
By the end, Su Qier sounded very sad, as if Yun Xiao not knowing Ye Wu Yun had somehow hurt her. She glared at Yun Xiao in annoyance.
Yun Xiao found it a bit amusing, though she tried her best to suppress it.
Was the man just now Yan Jing's most esteemed young master? To say he was handsome?
He was indeed quite handsome, and that handsomeness carried no trace of worldly vulgarity. Most importantly, his eyes were clear, free from the greed of profit.
However, for Yun Xiao, who was accustomed to modern film and television actors, beauty was not the most important criterion. Therefore, she didn't think she had done anything unforgivable.
It was just that Su Qier didn't seem to think so. Different paths lead to different pursuits. Yun Xiao raised an eyebrow.
"Since you have money now, you don't need me to treat you to a meal. Go by yourself. We part ways here."
Yun Xiao cupped her fists, in a rather chivalrous manner, and spoke heartily. Xiuxiu was still waiting for her on that street. If she disappeared, she would likely face a harsh scolding.
Who knew that as soon as she spoke, Su Qier became anxious. She rushed forward, tightly grasping Yun Xiao's arm, and said with a serious expression, "Sister, don't be angry. Let's eat together. Meeting is fate. From now on, I'll follow you, alright?"
Yun Xiao's face was a dark line. It was fate, but also a bad omen. How could she have run into this person? She tried to pull her hand away forcefully, preparing to refuse sternly. But Su Qier would not let go.
In broad daylight, under the vast and bright sky, two people were entangled on the street. Although there were not many people on this street, the few who passed by looked at them with strange eyes, filled with unspeakable ambiguity and often quite blatant.
Yun Xiao was so angry she wanted to beat this person. If she wanted to go mad, she should do it alone. Why drag her into it? Just as she was about to erupt, a carriage suddenly arrived from the side of the street. This time, it stopped directly, and a cold snort was heard.
"Scandalous."
Yun Xiao was furious. She glared at the carriage but couldn't see who was speaking inside. However, the four words spoken were resonant and rhythmic...
Yun Xiao wanted to rush out and argue with that person, but was held back by a hand from behind, preventing her from stepping forward. By the time she shook off Su Qier and rushed to the middle of the road, the carriage had already sped away, once again leaving her covered in dust.
Yun Xiao glared fiercely at the luxurious carriage that had vanished into the distance, feeling utterly frustrated. Who was the person in that carriage, daring to provoke her? What a jerk! Had they done anything just now?
In broad daylight, even if they were pulling at each other, what could they have done? And what did Su Qier mean by constantly holding onto her? Yun Xiao suddenly turned her head and glared coldly at Su Qier.
"Didn't you hear what that person said? Why are you still pulling me?"
Seeing Yun Xiao's fierce expression, Su Qier said aggrievedly, "I'm doing it for your own good. Do you know whose carriage that is?"
After asking, she didn't wait for Yun Xiao's reply, because she knew this elder sister wouldn't know. Someone who didn't even recognize Yan Jing's most esteemed young master Ye Wu Yun, how could she expect her to recognize anyone's carriage?
"That carriage belongs to the Lin King's mansion. King Lin, Shangguan Lin, is the current emperor's own brother. If you go argue with him, aren't you asking for trouble?"
Yun Xiao was stunned. It wasn't that she feared King Lin, but if a conflict had erupted just now, it would have alerted the people of both households, and her disguise might have been revealed. However, thinking of that man's words, she still felt displeased and scoffed.
"Sarcastic and petty fellow."
After speaking, Yun Xiao glanced at Su Qier, her eyebrows raised, her eyes flickering. An idea struck her, and the corners of her lips curled into a smile as gentle as water.
Su Qier couldn't help but feel a shiver down her spine and instinctively took a step back. Why was this elder sister smiling so terrifyingly? It was clearly the smile of someone plotting. It was better when she had a cold face.
"Su Qier, if you want to follow me, do one thing for me today, and I'll agree to you. You know, by following me, you'll have delicious food and drinks from now on, and you'll properly be a young lady, with no shortage of fine clothes and beautiful attire."
The more Yun Xiao spoke, the more excited Su Qier became. Her pupils widened as if she could hardly believe it.
To be able to properly be a young lady and wear beautiful clothes was her lifelong dream. But as she was now, just filling her stomach was enough.
When would she have the means to wear fine clothes and beautiful attire? She knew that such a thing could never be achieved on her own. Now, she had such a great opportunity.
However, manna doesn't fall from the sky. Who knew what this elder sister wanted her to do? Moreover, looking at her attire, she didn't seem wealthy at all, at most just a little well-off. How could she provide delicious food and drinks?
And fine clothes and beautiful attire? Wouldn't she be asked to marry her father, or her disabled brother? Su Qier engaged her brain, imagining all sorts of possibilities, and finally clutched her chest, uttering a bombshell:
"I won't be a concubine." xxs1
"With your washboard-like figure, as flat as a man's."
Yun Xiao said contemptuously and dismissively. She was thinking too highly of herself. She wouldn't be able to find such a man to marry her.
If she were to mention her father and brother, there were rows of women waiting to become their concubines. There was no need for them to find someone like a washboard to be a concubine.
"Washboard?" Su Qier mumbled after a pause, then flew into a rage, pointing at Yun Xiao to protest, "Nonsense, how am I a washboard? Look, they're plump, with real substance."
Su Qier forcefully puffed out her chest, displaying that she had substance. Yun Xiao looked seriously, squinting as she looked, and finally nodded. There was indeed a bit of it, a hill on a flat plain. It made little difference whether it was there or not.
However, whether her chest was flat or not had nothing to do with her. She just wanted to get rid of this person.
"What I want you to do is this: if you can steal one of King Lin's personal belongings, no matter what it is, as long as you get it, you'll follow me from now on."
Under the sun, Yun Xiao's expression was one of certainty that she had Su Qier in her grasp. Her gaze also carried contempt, as if she was sure Su Qier wouldn't dare to do this.
Su Qier was impulsive. Her pride was immediately stirred, and she declared with great spirit, "Okay, I'll steal one of her things for you. Let's go, we'll go find him together."
Yun Xiao looked dumbfounded. She hadn't expected this person to actually go steal something.