Chapter 561: Chapter 562: Encountering Feng Wushuang
Whether Mrs. Yuan accepts it, or Yun Jinnian accepts it, as long as the hairpin is given away, all is well.
With great respect and slow joy, the shopkeeper sent Yun Jinnian out the door, watched her board the carriage, and gazed after the carriage with no identifying marks, feeling very puzzled yet curious.
Someone approached the shopkeeper, "Should we follow to see where she is going?"
"No need, if it’s meant to be, this young lady will come back to Qiaoshi Pavilion in the future. After a few more visits, it will be much easier to know who she is!"
"The shopkeeper speaks wisely!"
Yun Jinnian had no idea that her actions had already stirred the curiosity of many people.
Not to mention her medical skills, the mere fact that she took out the Snow Lotus Elixir from Tian Mountain to save people had many wishing to buy the medicine from her.
They naturally also wanted to know which family’s daughter she was, thinking that making a good connection with her could never be a mistake.
Huiquan Tower occupied a vast area, but its private rooms were hard to come by, and by the time Yun Jinnian and her party arrived, there were none available.
Moreover, some families, to avoid waiting when they came to host guests, had spent a great deal of money to lease a room for the entire year.
It was not proper for ladies to sit in the main hall.
After some thought, Yun Jinnian said, "May I inquire if the private room of Yun Residence is still available?"
"The private room of the Yun Residence is occupied by Second Master Yun," the young servant respectfully replied.
Yun Jinnian pursed her lips.
She was just about to leave, but it wasn’t easy to take the nursemaid out for once.
Yun Jinnian also remembered, once before, that everyone had gone to Huiquan Tower for a meal, but she and the nursemaid were left in the lonely Niannian Garden until past midnight, when somebody finally brought them leftover food.
Starving, she forced herself to eat while crying, reluctant to eat yet afraid to starve.
Back then, the nursemaid said she would save money diligently to one day bring her for a meal there.
But now, though Yun Jinnian had silver, there was no private room available.
"Then..."
"If the young lady doesn’t mind, would it be all right for me to offer my room to you?" a warm and deep male voice offered.
Yun Jinnian turned to look.
Clad in blue, the man was graceful and dignified, his entire demeanor carrying a refined charm, standing as tall and proud as a green pine.
With handsome features and gentle eyes, he was a delight to behold.
She did not recognize this person.
"I am Feng Wushuang, pleased to meet Miss Yun," Feng Wushuang said, trying to contain his excitement as he greeted Yun Jinnian, his eyes not daring to wander.
"..."
Yun Jinnian racked her brains but couldn’t recall when she had met this man.
"Miss does not recognize me? I am on good terms with Liao Shijie, and I heard his younger sister mention Miss Yun. Recognizing the nursemaid beside you, I took the liberty of guessing you are the Fourth Miss of Yun Residence," Feng Wushuang quickly explained.
Yun Jinnian glanced at Mrs. Yuan.
Mrs. Yuan remembered Feng Wushuang as well and whispered a few words into Yun Jinnian’s ear.
Yun Jinnian suddenly understood.
"So, it is Master Feng!" Yun Jinnian exclaimed, bowing slightly to Feng Wushuang.
"Miss Yun is too kind. I have a private room here. Although it has been used earlier, I believe it must have been cleaned by now!"
By this time, it would be improper for Yun Jinnian to refuse, "Then, I thank Master Feng for his generosity!"
Feng Wushuang stepped aside, "Miss Yun, after you!"
"Master Feng, you may go ahead with your affairs, a servant can lead us there," Yun Jinnian said.
She did not wish to delay Feng Wushuang’s important matters.
She was curious about this Top Scorer from last year.
Even more so, she was curious about the chef in his residence who made the mooncakes, which were so delicious.
Feng Wushuang smiled, "That was my intention as well!"
Yun Jinnian was taken aback by his words.
Indeed, this Top Scorer was quite witty and humorous; she suppressed a laugh behind her hand.
Feng Wushuang wanted to stay longer, but he knew that haste makes waste, so he quickly said, "Please make yourself at home, Miss. I have other matters to attend to and must take my leave now!"