As the New Year approached in Imperial City, everyone was busy preparing to welcome the new and bid farewell to the old.
The streets were filled with decorations and the air was filled with the sounds of joy.
Officials were in high spirits and worked diligently every day. After all, if they made a mistake at this crucial time, they might become the target of political opponents. If things went wrong, spending the New Year in a prison cell wouldn’t be far-fetched.
Inside the Qin residence, Qin Feng opened the window, took a deep breath, and felt the refreshing touch of the winter air. The scent of a woman’s scent lingered, a scent emanating from his wife.
Under Qing Er’s care, Qin Feng finished his morning routine and headed towards the lakeside pavilion.
From a distance, he saw Ningshuang dressed in blue practicing breath control techniques with his wife. They were refining their mastery of Martial Qi.
To his surprise, he noticed that Ningshuang could now stand in the air, indicating that she had precise control over Martial Qi. His wife had mentioned earlier that if a sixth-level martial artist could stand in midair, it meant that they were not far from reaching the fifth level, the realm of Divine Movement.
The two people in the lake pavilion heard the noise, looked at the corridor, and then stopped practicing.
Lan Ningshuang asked, “Young master, are you going out?”
Qin Feng nodded. With the New Year approaching, the Poor Scholar Academy was giving the students a break, so he had plenty of free time.“I’m going to the Divine Workshop today, and on the way, I’ll visit the famous Imperial Excellance Shop in Imperial City to buy some jewelry and clothes for the women at home.”
Upon hearing this, Ningshuang’s eyes lit up. There were many bookstores near Imperial Excellance, and she could also buy the latest story books to relieve her boredom when she had free time.
“Okay, Young Master, but since we are going to buy clothes, do you want to take the lady with you? After all, you have to measure her size.” Lan Ningshuang suggested.
Measuring? Qin Feng glanced at the graceful figure beside him. He had estimated her height countless times, even with his eyes closed, he could roughly guess her height. Whether she left or not didn’t matter.
However, since arriving in the Imperial City, except for visiting his father-in-law’s house together, he had never gone shopping with his wife.
The first reason was that Liu Jianli was busy practicing and looking for an opportunity to enter the second level. Besides, he was often involved in all kinds of trivial matters, so it was difficult for the two of them to have any free time.
Another reason was Lian Jianli’s reputation. With her appearance, if she walked the streets of the Imperial City, she would likely attract a crowd and it will be troublesome.
After some thought, Qin Feng replied, “Sure, but before we go, it’s best for Miss to disguise herself a bit.”
Ningshuang and Lian Jianli exchanged glances, a hint of confusion in their eyes.
By the time the three of them stepped out of the Qin Mansion, Lian Jianli had already donned a white silk scarf that covered her exquisite appearance, leaving only her bright eyes exposed.
In the Great Qian, the most popular places for women are undoubtedly three places.
The first is the Hundred Flowers Valley in the southern region, the second is Tushan Mountain in the western region, and the third is the Imperial Excellence in the Imperial City.
In addition to all kinds of exquisite jewelry and fragrant cosmetics, Imperial Excellence also has impeccably crafted clothing.
As a result, there is an endless stream of women going in and out of Imperial Excellence every day.
Qin Feng had long expected that there would be a lot of people in Imperial Excellence, but he still underestimated the number.
He saw that the place was already crowded, and there were many women of all kinds waiting outside.
Lan Ningshuang stood on tiptoe, looked around, and said, “Looking at the situation, it looks like we’ll have to wait for at least another half an hour.”
“Is it always like this here?” Qin Feng asked curiously.
Lan Ningshuang nodded slightly, “Before Miss went to the Myriad Sword Sect, I came here with Grandma Liu to buy clothes.”
“As the New Year approaches, the princes of the four regions will be making a pilgrimage, and many people will want to witness the New Year’s Eve Ceremony of the Imperial City, so they will all gather in Imperial City.”
“The reputation of Imperial Excellence is well known, so of course the women who come to Imperial City will think of buying jewelry or cosmetics here, and there are also many people who customize clothes. That’s how it ended up being crowded with so many people.”
“I see.” Qin Feng sighed inwardly. Indeed, women are willing to be patient when it comes to shopping.
If it were men, they would probably just think, “Why not come back tomorrow?”
“Sir, how about you take the lady for a walk first and come back later? I’ll stay here and take your place,” Lan Ningshuang suggested.
Qin Feng shook his head, “Let’s wait together.”
“Alright.”
The three of them waited patiently in the queue as time passed by second by second.
Due to someone maintaining order, the line was orderly. When it was almost Qin Feng’s turn, a sudden commotion erupted from behind.
“Queue? From childhood to now, I’ve never known what queuing was. Get out of my way!” The voice was arrogant, accompanied by a loud slap.
Qin Feng and the others looked at the source of the sound and saw a young man dressed in purple, accompanied by an alluring woman, with a strong man as his bodyguard.
Although the seductive woman had a good figure and appearance, it was obvious that she was not from a respectable family. After all, who would dress so scantily in this freezing weather?
“It’s him.” Qin Feng raised his eyebrows slightly as he recognized the young man in purple.
Back at the Start Seizing Tower, he had met Tang Fei, and if he remembered correctly, this was the son of the Minister of Finance, Zhou Yanli!
The girl who kept order covered her cheek, her eyes red with grief. She had only kindly reminded the other party to stand in line, but who would have expected such an outcome?
The disturbance at the back of the line attracted the attention of many. Some recognized the identity of the young man in purple, whispered, “Son of the Minister of Finance,” and silently moved aside.
Others, upon hearing his identity, also stepped aside, thinking it’s better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
As the saying goes, it’s unwise for commoners to confront officials; naturally, they preferred to keep a low profile.
And Zhou Yanli’s reputation as a playboy is notorious in Imperial City. Who would be willing to touch his forehead for a girl?
With a cold smile, Zhou Yanli walked forward, accompanied by the charming woman and the bodyguard.
On the way, the charming woman flirtatiously said, “Young Master Zhou, you have quite a presence. In the past, every time I came here, I had to wait in line. Never before has there been a day like today, where everyone is willing to make a way.”
Upon hearing Zhou Yanli’s words, he embraced the woman’s waist, gently pinching it, and said, “As long as you serve me well tonight, you can use my name whenever you come here in the future.”
The glamorous woman covered her mouth and laughed, “Tonight, I guarantee that Young Master Zhou will feel like he’s in heaven.”
In this corrupt world, manners are on the decline. People lowered their heads and showed their disgust.
However, when Zhou Yanli and the women arrived at the Imperial Excellence’s entrance, they found several people blocking their way.
Zhou Yanli frowned and said, “Get lost!”
Others thought that the young man in black would retreat with the two girls, but unexpectedly, without looking back, he remarked, “On such a cold day, why are there still dogs barking in the streets?”
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