Chapter 169: Disbelief (3) (2/2)

Wenqing and Wenlan had also noticed Chu Lian’s interest. They exchanged smiles.

Wenqing said, “Third Young Madam, this servant can act as your guide, if you wish.”

Chu Lian turned to look at Wenqing, her eyes wide with surprise. “You’re familiar with this place?”

Wenlan pressed her lips together to hide her smile. She was a little more introverted than Wenqing and usually spoke less. If she could avoid it, she would rather not speak. Whenever she was with Wenqing, it was always Wenqing who would speak for them.

“Third Young Madam, this servant and Wenqing both grew up in the streets of the capital. It was only in the past two years that we lived with Senior Servant Zhong on an estate. However, we came out to buy things quite often, so we’re very familiar with the capital.”

Chu Lian blinked. Her eyes lit up in pleasant surprise. Wow! So they were like living maps!

“Tell me about the capital, quickly!”

Although the original ‘Chu Lian’ had also lived in the capital since birth, she was the legitimate daughter of a noble house, so she rarely left her estate. How could she be familiar with the common roads and markets like Wenqing?

In the gentle shaking of the carriage, Wenqing smiled as she explained the lay of the land to Chu Lian.

“Third Young Madam, we’re about to leave the boundaries of Changping Lane. After we pass this small street, Pingkang Lane will be in front of us…”

To the left of Pingkang Lane was the east market, while Xuanyang Lane was to its south. To the north was Chunming Avenue, where most of the important officials stayed. This included the visiting officials normally stationed in other parts of the country, as well as some of the up-and-coming scholar candidates.

For example, Lord Yang’s official residence was located in Pingkang Lane.

Chu Lian lifted the curtain and curiously peeked outside. Suddenly, a figure cut into her line of sight.