Chapter 258 - Great Fun (2/2)

Lei Xing spent a long time here taking her time quietly and regally scrutinizing the different treasures. All the while internally gushing over them as her mind was busily deciphering the worth of everything here.

{...A fortune, a true fortune! I'm RICH! - Well, he's rich - Whatever, we're RICH!ヽ(✯∀✯)ノ...}

The head of the treasures department was another knowledgable elder who knew his treasures. And despite Lei Xing's restrained demeanor, the old man could tell when Lei Xing was particularly interested in certain pieces.

He would then happily tell her about the background of those pieces which caught her eye. Lei Xing would ask questions and he would happily respond. It did not take long at all for the two to begin engaging in fan discussions, comparing pieces, and discussing their worth. While Ming Shu was in the background with the others watching them and scratching her head.

Suffice to say, Lei Xing quickly became fast friends with the old man. He was both knowledgable and entertaining.

”I agree that the jade piece is finer...but this one has this ruggedness to it that just -...appeals to the soul. It has so much character.” Lei Xing commented comparing a marble lion statute to a jade one.

The old man nodded and then responded, ”That is true, Your highness...But in terms of value, this jade one is a lot more valuable. There was this on-”

”Your highness -” Ming Shu called, cutting off the old man, Lei Xing turned to her and Ming Shu bowed her head and said, ”We are short on time...”She politely reminded since it did not seem like Lei Xing planned on leaving anytime soon. They had already been here for almost two hours.

Lei Xing blinked remembering that she was here on ”official” business and was not on a treasure survey.

”Ah, yes...” Lei Xing said and then she turned back to the old man with a smile, ”We'll continue the tour some other time then...”

”Of course, Your highness...This old man will always be at your service ” The head of the department bowed with a smile.

Lei Xing inwardly sighed as she sent a sweeping glance at the beautiful statues on the shelves and then she left. When she got outside, she was shocked to see that the sun was already setting.

{...Hehe~ It seems I really might have spent too much time here (¬‿¬ )...}

Lei Xing stopped and took a deep breath with a happy smile. It had been so long since she felt this good.

She wondered if the Emperor was back yet and honestly it had already been quite a day. It was time to go home, so she turned to Ming Shu and said, ”This is enough for today...”

Lei Xing saw a flash of relief go across Ming Shu's face as she gave a curt bow. Although the elder woman did not complain at all, it must have been tasking for her to go about with Lei Xing like this for so long. Especially considering Lei Xing had been taking her own sweet time about everything.

Lei Xing felt bad for being so inconsiderate and so she said, ”You should return to rest...and let's skip tomorrow.”

Ming Shu bowed again and said, ”Thank you, Your Highness.”

Lei Xing nodded and then walked off with her entourage.

As soon as Lei Xing arrived at her palace, she immediately plopped down on a comfy chair and stretched out and grumbled, ”Food...”

Xiao Ruo smiled at Lei Xing and then immediately left to see about Lei Xing's dinner. Lei Xing had truly worked hard today.

They were all quite shocked that the Lei Xing who lounged around all day long, the one who disliked even getting dressed properly actually spent all that time jumping from one department to another. She had a surprising amount of energy none of them had never seen in her before. She truly seemed like a different person today.

For once, Lei Xing actually earned her lounging around time after so many meetings, they were as exciting as they were draining.

So after stretching out for a bit, Lei Xing got up to undress. As a maid combed out her hair, she asked after the Emperor and was informed that he had returned and had come to see her earlier. And that he was currently in the royal study.

Lei Xing nodded and then got up with a yawn, ”Wake me up when dinner's here.” She said and then plopped on the bed.

Lei Xing happily rolled herself up in the blanket as the maids left the room to allow her sleep in peace. Lei Xing stared up at the canopy of the bed and then let out a happy sigh.

{....Ah, what a long day...It's been such a long time since I've been so - busy? tired? I don't know hehe~...So many treasures, hehehe~... What great fun~ (─‿‿─)...}