Chapter 68: Cheerfully Attending the Banque (1/2)
When Pei Qingfeng saw Bai Luochu’s response, he shut his mouth in embarrassment and prepared to leave. Before he left, he didn’t forget to remind Bai Luochu, “Don’t forget! Three days later, I will come and fetch you early in the morning.”
Bai Luochu didn’t even wish to speak to him as she simply nodded. It was an indication that she understood.
Three days passed in a flash. Just as Bai Luochu finished her breakfast, someone came to report. “Young Lady Luo Chu, the Second Prince’s carriage is already waiting at the entrance. I hope you can hurry up… Don’t let the Second Prince wait for a long time.”
“I understand, I will go out right now.” Bai Luochu replied and she followed the manservant out of the door. After arriving at the front door, she saw Pei Qingfeng’s personal servant standing in front of the carriag. He even bowed to her when he saw her.
“Divine Physician Bai, please board the carriage. My lord is already waiting inside.”
Bai Luochu didn’t say anything and immediately boarded the carriage. As soon as she entered the carriage, she saw Pei Qingfeng seated inside. Today, Pei Qingfeng’s attire was in conformance with the style fit for an imperial prince. He didn’t dress as casually as before and it was obvious that he paid attention to his dressing.
“The Landscape Pavilion is constructed by the mountain. There might be nice scenery but there are definitely snakes, bugs, and little critters. A few days ago, I got the embroidery ladies to stitch up a spice bag. It is filled with spices that can chase those little things away. It doesn’t bring harm to your body either.” Pei Qingfeng finished speaking and took out a spice bag. He handed it over to Bai Luochu.
This was the first time Bai Luochu received a spice bag from a man and she couldn’t help but feel awkward. She had no choice but to shrink away and say, “I am not that noble of a person. Your Highness had better keep this spice bag for yourself.”
“How could I ask the embroidery ladies to make only one? I am already carrying one and you don’t have to be shy.” Pei Qingfeng spoke and didn’t forget to point to his waist. There was already a spice bag securely fastened to his waist.
When Bai Luochu saw that she could no longer find any excuse to reject it, she accepted the spice bag.
“When we arrive, you don’t have to answer any difficult questions. First Brother and I will naturally help you out. You are now assuming the identity of Divine Physician Bai and there is nothing wrong with acting a little arrogant.” Pei Qingfeng carefully informed Bai Luochu about the things she should pay attention to and many other things. He was afraid Bai Luochu might expose some flaws during the banquet or might say something wrong.
In Bai Luochu’s ears, the words held a different meaning. She felt suspicious about how capable Pei Wuchen was. Putting aside the fact that he could become the last disciple of the Phoenix King Valley Valley Master, he was even able to make this old fox so apprehensive. Today was also the day she was going to officially meet the Third Prince.
Bai Luochu naturally didn’t express the thoughts in her mind. Along the way, Pei Qingfeng would inform her about the things to pay attention to from time to time whenever he thought about them. Bai Luochu didn’t even open her mouth and simply listened.
The Landscape Pavilion was located at the outskirts of the capital and by the time Bai Luochu and the Second Prince arrived, there was already a group of princes there. When Bai Luochu saw them, she quickly alighted the carriage and paid her respects as these people were members of the imperial clan.
“This commoner pays his respects to all the princes. Today, this commoner caused some delays and hope that Your Highnesses will forgive me.” Bai Luochu sounded like she was beneath all of them but she had a lofty and unyielding character no one could ignore.
Immediately after, one of the princes responded amiably, “Divine Physician Bai is too serious. You are now a benefactor in the capital city and we are just ordinary folks. How can we pick on you just because of this? Come, quickly take a seat. Today is a rare holiday, let’s not waste such a great time.”