Hua Qiyue took Tianci and left, meeting Lvxin and Youshui outside. Their hearts dropped at Hua Qiyue’s dazed look.On the carriage ride home, people pointed and murmured."That’s the daughter of Hua's Mansion. I’ve heard she’s ugly and useless, but… she doesn’t look ugly or useless.""Yes, she’s quite the beauty.""Look at how she holds herself! She’s obviously rich."Hua Qiyue quietly watched Tianci twist his shirt between his fingers.Hua Qiyue knew that there must be many shadows inside Tianci's heart. She’d need to talk to him when they got home."We need a medicine that only the Medicine Saint has. According to Prince Nan, it will likely be very difficult to get. We may need to start getting information about the Ji family," said Hua Qiyue gloomily.It occurred to her that Tianpi might have that kind of medicine. She’d have to ask him about it later.Lvxin grimac

The Second Concubine was filled with resentment. She hadn't expected Butler Wang to personally remind Old Madame to attend the charity event. If he had informed her privately, she could have thought of a way to borrow some silver."Now, Butler Wang. What did you say?" The Old Madame was furious and only calmed down slightly after Hua Qiyue softly muttered words of comfort. She glared at Butler Wang, who knelt on the floor.Butler Wang trembled as he kowtowed, cold sweat dripping all over his forehead as he pleaded, "Madame Hua… your servant… your servant has made a mistake. I shouldn't have kept this from you. It is because… the Second Concubine always sends me to purchase her elixirs!"The Second Concubine looked sharply at Butler Wang.She knew he must have taken the initiative to confess in order to obtain the Old Madame's forgiveness first. But the way he brazenly came to the main hall to remind her of the charity implied he’d

"Miss, you are really smart. I didn't expect the Third Concubine to show up in person," Lvxin said, awestruck.Hua Qiyue faintly raised her eyebrows and said, "Not only the Third Concubine, but the Second Concubine, as well. "Youshui was scared. "No way! Why would she come here?"Lvxin looked at Hua Qiyue in surprise. In her experience, Concubine Cheng had always been proud, unlike Concubine Pan, who conducted herself in a proper manner. There was no way the Second Concubine would come here.However, there were soon footsteps outside and, a moment later, Concubine Cheng came in with Hua Mengshi and two maids.Nanny Luo was standing beside Cheng, there was a big box in her hands. She appeared respectful, with no hint of malice."My, but you’re having dinner quite late! Qiyue, we are here to apologize to you." Cheng said with a faint smile. Hua Mengshi's face lowered, hiding her expression, but Qiyue could

Tianpi frowned."The Purple Lotus Phoenix Ice can only be found in the wild, and requires very specific growing conditions. Xuanmin Mountain, in Changjing Kingdom, was always frozen — the ice and snow never melted. The Purple Lotus grew on the icy mountain and blossomed on the 7th of July every year. If it snowed on that day, Phoenix Ice might be formed. By itself, the Purple Lotus has no value. So… no. We cannot manually produce the flower."Hua Qiyue’s heart fell at Tianpi's explanation. This meant she would have to participate in the martial arts tournament!Tianpi continued, "As you can tell, Purple Lotus Phoenix Ice is extremely precious. Isn't the Ji family holding a martial arts tournament with that as the prize? All you have to do is win!"He made it sound so easy, but Hua Qiyue had only reached the Grand Completion Assimilation Stage, not even the bottom tier of Oracle Profound.She knew that Hua Mengshi had c

Hua Qiyue laughed and gestured for Youshui to continue combing her hair.Lvxin's heart roiled with waves of surprise, though it was the good kind of surprise. She recalled the changes she had seen in the young lady over the past few days. If she really did participate in the martial arts tournament, who knew what results she could achieve.After washing up, Hua Qiyue went to the grand hall. When Tianci saw her, he pattered towards her and grasped her hand tightly. His expressions was pained, as if he was asking why she didn’t let him sleep in her bed."Mommy had a bit of a cold last night. I was worried you'd catch it, too, so I asked you to sleep with sister Lvxin. Understand?"He nodded vigorously, and Hua Qiyue was relieved.After breakfast, Hua Qiyue and the little guy headed over to Fu Xin Hall to see Madame Hua."Come, sit beside grandmother. Tianci, you, too."Hua Qiyue obeyed and led T