Chapter 253: This Puppet, I Shall Purchase It (2/2)

Xiao Kecheng, on the other hand, eyed Bu Fang coldly, waved his hand, and also turned around to leave.

By then, everyone had left. Only the maid who had accompanied Xiao Yanyu earlier remained by Bu Fang's side.

”Young Master Bu, this way please,” Xiao Ya said coolly. She glimpsed at Bu Fang and led the way.

Bu Fang wasn't bothered by the unfriendly attitudes of the other Xiao Family members. He peered at the aged gardens and nodded lightly. Waterside pavilions, ponds of fish, and bushes of flower. The scenic beauty was worthy of admiration.

Ordinarily, Bu Fang would never be that interested in the Xiao Family. However, Xiao Yanyu had divulged to him that in order to taste the most authentic Pan-Fried Pork Bun, he must visit the Xiao residence.

Bu Fang also recalled Aunt Liu of the Spring Fragrance Brothel mentioning a ”Beauty of Bun”, the famous Miss Lin, who married into the Xiao Family and became the wife of the second master. It seemed he had to pay a visit to Xiao's Quarter if he wanted to taste this Pan-Fried Pork Bun.

That was precisely why Bu Fang didn't turn down Xiao Yanyu's invitation. He came to the Southern City in search of gourmet delicacies. Since authentic Pan-Fried Pork Buns could be found in the Xiao residence, he couldn't just simply let it go.

Maid Xiao Ya's figure was rather tall and slender, but her complexion betrayed her young, inexperienced nature. She led the way without paying close attention to Bu Fang, who was behind her.

Bu Fang, on the other hand, strolled along in a leisurely manner as he enjoyed the gorgeous view of the Xiao Family garden.

There were many people in the Xiao Family. As they walked through the residence, they came across numerous occupied servants, playful children, and refined ladies with paper fans in their hands.

This was what a grand household should look like. Compared to this place, the Xiao residence in the Imperial City lacked this kind of lively, homely characteristics.

Bu Fang relished in the wonderful view around him, rather amused. People passing by kept on eyeing him, or more accurately, the puppet behind him, curiously. Again, Bu Fang did not mind any of this.

He was never one to care about what others thought of him.

”Young Master Bu… This way, please hurry.”

Xiao Ya's somewhat impatient cry echoed in his ears. Bu Fang was caught by surprise but continued to stride down the path slowly.

Xiao Fa felt honestly frustrated. Anyone with eyes could easily notice Xiao Kecheng's distaste for Bu Fang. As a maid of the Xiao Family, she had to act accordingly and did not treat Bu Fang with the usual cordiality. With Bu Fang taking his time, all of this vexed her even more.

Bu Fang gave this maid a surprised look, but his face remained blank.

Xiao Ya flicked at glance at Bu Fang, led him through several small paths, and finally reached a row of rooms.

”The second room to the left is yours. The bedding has already been prepared and food will be sent to you during meal times. You should not wander around. If you happen to offend certain junior masters of the Xiao Family, you'll suffer unimaginable miseries.” Xiao Ya warned him.

After these words, she turned around and hurried off without waiting for Bu Fang's response.

Bu Fang watched as the maid's shadow disappeared. He curled the corners of his lips and scanned his surrounding. Given his inspection of the residence on his way here, this had to be the worst location yet. The room was dark and gloomy, effectively untouched by sunlight, and even had damp floors.

It looked like he was indeed not welcomed by the Xiao Family.

Bu Fang thought to himself quietly. But then again, he wasn't too bothered, and headed for the room Xiao Ya assigned him.

He pushed open the doors to see a very dark room. But at least it smelled fine and didn't have the kind of moldy odor that made one frown.

He lit up the oil-lamp in the room and surveyed the modest accommodations around him. His eyebrows arched as he found the beddings somewhat damp. In fact, they felt somewhat cold to the touch.

Putting down the oil lamp, Bu Fang left the room with hands behind his back. Even though he couldn't care less what others thought of him, living in a room like this… was beyond his level of tolerance.

As for Xiao Ya's ”no wandering around” advice, Bu Fang scoffed and directly stepped out of the courtyard.

Whitey followed Bu Fang closely, with its robotic eyes flashing.

After a few steps, Bu Fang suddenly detected a gush of wind whistling through his ears. His eyebrows immediately knitted into a frown.

He lifted a hand and easily smashed away a rock flying toward him.

”Oh my! He has got some techniques. It seems like this country bumpkin is somewhat trained!”

The sound of teasing laughter rang up from a distance. A huge crowd followed a smaller crew of people and came their way, fencing in Bu Fang and Whitey.

Bu Fang frowned. He felt very much displeased.

The one in the lead was a young man, dressed in silky robes and with a jade crown on his head. The young lad's face was full of arrogance as he stared at Bu Fang with contemptuous eyes.

He had seen many yokels like Bu Fang in the Xiao residence before. Every single one of them showed just as much interest as Bu Fang did in their gardens.

He was, however, fascinated in the puppet behind Bu Fang. He had never seen something like this before and was very much intrigued.

”You… name a price. This iron puppet, I shall purchase it!” The young man waved around the paper fan with his hands and declared to Bu Fang with airs of extravagance.

Bu Fang was at a loss. What a rich kid… Oh my god, this brat wanted to buy Whitey?