Chapter 56 (1/2)

The bookkeeper had called out a rey He opened the silk purse, peered at the fragrance pieces, and i a while, he then looked up at Chu Yu ”My guest…”

He had barely spoken when Chu Yu cut in ”May we find a quiet place to talk?”

After soht, he nodded, and proceeded to lead Chu Yu and Yue Jiefei out a side door The trio passed a greenhouse before arriving at an euest, your fragrance pieces are too fine, and have been ether too well I'm afraid it may be difficult to make a complete conclusion”

Chu Yu smiled ”If it hole, I would have no need to seek your help” The task was difficult, which was precisely why it required a talented specialist

The gray robed youth choked at a loss for words Acquiescing to her response, he walked over to a wall and propped up a sht filtered through thelattice and onto the stone board, lighting its edge

He had nirances from the silk purse onto the stone board He retrieved a cloth the sarey shade as his shi+rt Within it was a hidden pocket, fro shapes Selecting a san picking apart theht it to his nose for a sniff

Although the youth's actions seemed experienced, Chu Yu had to ask after so?”

The youth deliberated his reply ”My guest, this silk purse contains over twenty fragrance types My skilled are not up to par; I fear I won't be accurate in judging every one of the, neither oodwill

Chu Yu carefully considered his answer ”Is there anyone in Jiankang who's more specialized in this trade?”

The corners of the youth's lips perked up slightly with an air of pride ”Sir, I can say that in Jiankang's every street and hall, there is none h, if you're asking about someone better, there is but one Only, that person is ahi to wait for about a day, I can seek his help and report back to you”

From how he spoke of hi person'

Chu Yu could not help laughing 'High ranking person'? With her current status, apart from the emperor, was there any influential person she could not call for? She was only doing this because she did not want to loudly draw attention to herself

Thinking she could not make too much of a de tomorrow around the same time As for the silk purse, I'll leave it with you and retrieve it to the path they ca that Pei Shu was still inside the shop, Chu Yu faltered a second but walked up ahead, a smile on her face ”Brother Pei, I hope you've been well in my absence” She was sure now, that Xiao Bie had not revealed the hateful things related to her and her true identity, else Pei Shu would not be welcos with her and asked about visiting Huan Yuan Hearing this, Chu Yu gave hietic look ”My brother has closed hiuests for some time” She had assumed Xiao Bie had revealed her identity and whatever ties she hadshe could still salvage the situation, Chu Yu's heart wavered and she recalled the idea she had disrew ever , there was no way she could let Pei Shu meet Huan Yuan This was a card she had to keep by her side, and use it only at the right ti Huan Yuan was busy writing poetry, but continued engaging in small talk with Chu Yu when he remembered her as the person who cah their conversation, Pei Shu brought up his invitation fro Yizhi's house for a private gathering, Chu Yu asked hi

Pei Shu hesitated ”This…” He had not finished his sentence, yet a doubtful expression appeared on his face, as if prepared to reject her

Unflustered, Chu Yu dealt her finishi+ng blow ”My brother doesn't like to socialize, but I'd very uished people” She refused to believe this bunch of literati would not be lured by Huan Yuan the poet