Chapter 22 (1/2)

t.i.tle: The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter: 022 out of 513 - Preparing to invest and enter into a partners.h.i.+p (1)

Nie Sangyu's older brother, Nie Qingyun, was a young and promising rank 5 military official in the imperial court. The emperor regarded him highly. Compared to Nie Sangyu's widely spread notorious reputation, the difference between their reputations was as far apart as the heavens and earth.

Nie Qingyun was Nie Xiangyuan's son by his second main wife after the death of his original main wife, while Nie Sangyu was Nie Xiangyuan's original main wife's daughter. Although their mothers were different, Nie Qingyun treated Sangyu especially well. When they were children, he would always bear the punishment for trouble caused by Nie Sangyu. Thus, Muxu felt that if there was anything they needed help with, they should go look for first young master.

Ji Man knew about this person. In the later part of the plot, he had helped Nie Sangyu a lot. He was truly sincere towards her. However, she wasn't Nie Sangyu right now. It was one thing for Muxu to not be astute enough to notice. But, if it was a person that had been close to Nie Sangyu, he might notice the difference. What would she do then?

She wanted to find someone to help her sell the cold cream, but she couldn't take such a big risk. Money was important, but her life was more important.

After thinking about it, Ji Man still said, ”Older brother is very busy every day. There's no need to bother him with such a small matter. Let's just go out first and treat it as an ordinary shopping trip, okay?”

Muxu hesitated for a moment. In the end, she could only nod. Her master had changed too much recently. Although she treated her much better, she still didn't dare to easily disagree with her.

With Wen Wan's permission, Ji Man put on a veiled hat and left the residence while escorted by Liu Mama and two other servants.

Wen Wan wanted her to come out to buy more cold cream. Liu Mama and the other two servants had clearly come along to spy on her. But, Ji Man wasn't worried. By her calculations, today was a market day. The lively streets ahead of them were filled with countless people. Why should she be worried about separating herself from three servants?

”Muxu said that the person, who had purchased the cold cream for her, had purchased it on Luoxia Street.” As Ji Man walked, she turned her head and said to Liu Mama. ”I haven't gone out often. Mama, do you know where Luoxia Street is?”

It was gradually becoming more crowded in front of them.

Liu Mama replied, ”This servant knows.” Then, she had the other two servants go forward to open a path in front of them to keep them from being jostled by the crowd. She also went forward to lead the way.

Ji Man pulled Muxu's hand and deliberately slowed their pace. She waited for the right time, a time when it was especially crowded.

By the time that Liu Mama worriedly looked back, the two people had already disappeared without a trace.”

”Master Sang!” Liu Mama was so scared that her face paled. She hurriedly wanted to stop and go back to look for them. However, how could the crowd behind her be willing to give way? She continued to be pushed forward.

Liu Mama turned back and yelled towards the other two servants, ”Master Sang disappeared! Quickly, go look for her!” The three of them did their best to walk against the stream of people. When their foreheads had been furrowed to look like fried dough twists, they still weren't able to take more than a few steps back.

Ji Man pulled Muxu out of the crowd and stopped by the side. Keeping close to the side of the street, they ran to Zhengde Street like a puff of smoke.

”Master…” Muxu felt panicked and doubtful.

Ji Man patted her back, then she looked around and asked, ”Where's the rouge shop that you mentioned?”

Muxu looked left and right, then she led Ji Man a few steps forward to a storefront that was four doors wide. On the top of the storefront, there was a plaque with the words, ”Shuiji's Rouge Shop”. There weren't any lamps lit inside and the shop was situated in a poor natural light position, so the inside of the store was dark.