Chapter Four, The Affection of Prince Jing

The Xuan Guan divined a hexagram, stating that celestial anomalies have arisen, with the sudden appearance of the Red Luan star, and there are fears of unforeseen events in the western marshes. It is pitiful for those young women, as they may never marry and face the danger of being sacrificed.

Currently, the only person in Xize with ties to the royal family of Beihai is Prince Jing; she belongs to Prince Jing.

He has been navigating the business world for many years and knows that the young lady before him has an extraordinary background; he cannot afford to offend her

Her footsteps interrupted the conversation between the two people in the courtyard, one of whom was the owner of a clothing store. Having been in business for decades, he could tell at a glance that the person standing in front of him was a woman

Shameless, with a face full of pits and bumps, how dare you call yourself a beauty! Please go home and look in the mirror

"Esteemed young sir, may I inquire your name? It is indeed fate that we have encountered each other on the street," the woman said, lowering her head and feigning shyness.

Yin Qingyue smiled and said, "I have just arrived in this place and only wish to buy a set of coarse cloth garments. The reputation of the Caiyi Pavilion is great, yet they do not have the clothes I desire"

The poor young girl, in the prime of her youth, has become a victim! Fortunately, heaven did not allow her to be reincarnated into the body of a woman from the Dusty Courtyard!

The shopkeeper was taken aback; both the clothes in his store and those in the illustrated book were made of fine fabric. Having run the shop for several decades, he had never heard of anyone coming to buy coarse cloth garments

"Miss, does the person in the carriage know you? That man keeps staring at you." His unintentional remark made Yin Qingyue's heart sink.

Yin Qingyue's lips twitched; it was the first time in her life that she was flirted with by a woman. Should she laugh? Sorry, she is not into lace.

Old Xu's gaze deepened, and he then said, "Miss, I see that this outfit you are wearing is quite nice, made of exceptionally fine material, which only high-ranking families and royal nobles would possess. Of course, I do not need to inquire about your circumstances. If you desire coarse cloth garments, I have some here; I will not sell them to you, but will give them to you instead." After saying this, Old Xu went straight into the house and soon returned with a set of coarse cloth garments.

However, at this moment, Yin Qingyue was unaware that even more unfortunate events awaited her

Indeed, I am delivering grass to the gentleman's residence, which is needed for cooking. I usually grow vegetables on my own one mu and three fen of land. The uncle driving the cart laughed heartily, then jumped onto the ox cart, cracked the whip, and the ox cart slowly moved forward.

In order to avoid trouble, Yin Qingyue said nothing and simply turned to the side, walking forward. A burst of laughter from the women erupted behind her

Old Xu shook his head and finally laughed, saying, "That girl is delicate and weak; could it be that she forcibly stripped the clothes off Prince Jing? It must be that Prince Jing personally bestowed the clothes upon her. With such a good relationship with Prince Jing, could she be an enemy? I fear she is his beloved."

The middle-aged man speaking is a friend of the owner of the Caiyi Pavilion and the master of a tavern

Yin Qingyue stopped in her tracks and raised her eyes to look at the woman in front of her. This woman was of delicate beauty, and such behavior would have been considered quite bold in ancient times

Yin Qingyue nodded, "Buy a set of coarse cloth clothing"

Chu Jingcheng peered through the car curtain, squinting at the person whose head was buried in the haystack. The haystack was quite tall, and the individual was completely engulfed in it, making it difficult for him to discern the person's figure

Upon entering the shop, she found that there was not a single person inside. The outer room was filled with fabrics, and there were a few finished garments hanging on the wall

If you have a good relationship with Prince Jing, then you can help her without hesitation. If you are enemies, then you will face the consequences. You also know that Prince Jing is someone who appears cold and indifferent, and when he gets angry, he is ruthless and merciless, instilling fear in everyone.

Old Xu nodded and then raised his hand to point to a room, saying, "Miss, that room is the one you should go to." As soon as he finished speaking, Yin Qingyue walked towards the door of the room.

These are indeed turbulent times, and this young lady's identity is likely not simple. Did you not notice her attire? You and I are well-informed individuals; her clothing is exclusive to the Northern Hao royal family, and the patterns at the hem are unmistakable

The ox cart moved slowly, and by the time it entered the capital, it was already noon, which was the busiest time for the taverns. After thanking the coachman, Yin Qingyue immediately went to find a clothing store, as she needed to change out of the clothes she was wearing

The tavern owner pondered for a moment, then nodded, "What you say makes sense; in any case, she has an affair with Prince Jing."

Haha, Old Xu, this girl is interesting! Young lady, have you not heard of the Caiyi Pavilion?

The hundred young ladies of the Fallen Dust Courtyard are all just fifteen years old! How could the Emperor truly believe the words of the Xuan official

Aren't you the one who claims to be a beauty? That handsome man just now didn't even glance at you, how embarrassing!

Caiyi Pavilion is the first fabric and clothing store in Xize, renowned for its significant reputation and connections with merchants from various countries as well as the royal family of Xize

The old man, anxious about missing the carriage, immediately looked up and smiled at him with a simple-hearted expression. The carriage was exceedingly luxurious, and the man seated inside exuded a chilling aura, embodying an innate nobility that clearly indicated he was not someone to be trifled with

Young lady, it is wise to be cautious after entering the capital. The Western Ze Kingdom is currently experiencing some turmoil

Chu Jingcheng cast a glance at the coachman and then lowered the curtain of the carriage. The carriage rolled swiftly past, and in a short while, it had driven far away

After some thought, she smiled at the uncle driving the cart and said, "Thank you for the reminder, uncle. I will be careful. You are planning to deliver this grass to a prominent family in the capital, aren't you"

The outer house and the inner courtyard are connected by a long corridor, approximately ten meters in length. Upon reaching the end of the corridor, she saw a row of houses, and as she walked further, she heard a series of sounds

Yin Qingyue walked while looking around. From the entrance of the capital, the streets were lined with either restaurants, taverns, or tea houses. After walking several dozen meters further, she finally found a clothing store!

Yin Qingyue paused her steps, no wonder the coachman said that Xihe *Tu* Shuze was in turmoil, it turns out the Emperor is superstitious. In order to seek blessings, he sought out one hundred fifteen-year-old girls to enter the Dustfall Courtyard, and when necessary, they would be used for sacrifices

Miss, are you buying clothes

At this moment, Yin Qingyue, dressed in elegant male attire and possessing a handsome appearance, attracted the admiration of many women. Some of the bolder women even stepped forward to block her path.

After some unbearable words, Yin Qingyue was too lazy to listen. She was now in a hurry to change her clothes! The man who had stripped her of her clothes was not someone to be trifled with; it would be troublesome if he found her!

As soon as Lao Xu entered the door, he was stopped by the tavern owner

Yin Qingyue looked at the coachman, realizing that the place she had arrived in was called Xize Kingdom. Even a mere villager knew that the country was in turmoil, indicating that Xize Kingdom was currently unstable

Yin Qingyue smiled as she took it, "Thank you, shopkeeper. May I ask if you have a storage room where I can go in and change my clothes?"

The clothes she wore were taken from a man; this garment could not be worn for long. The first thing she did upon entering the capital was to buy a coarse cloth outfit to replace the man's clothing.

Where is the shopkeeper? Do you no longer wish to do business? After Yin Qingyue called out a few times inside, she did not hear a response, so she walked into the inner courtyard of the shop