Chapter 309: That’s The Imperial Advisor
This time Commandery Princess Zhaohua chose quite a few flowers. She originally wanted to buy only ten to twenty thousand.
But later, she liked this flower and that flower.
There were even small potted camellias and osmanthus. Qin Wanwan also took her to a manor said to have more flowers.
Once inside, she couldn’t leave.
Then… all the money was spent.
The majority of the cost went towards two tree-shaped flowers.
One was a tassel cloud flower tree.
That tree was still small, two meters tall, and growing well.
She knew this tree; there was one in the National Teacher’s Palace, and it was the only one in all of Shangjing.
It was stunningly beautiful when it bloomed. That tree was very tall, visible even from far away in the National Teacher’s Palace.
It looked like clusters of pure white clouds hanging from the tree, with wisps of tassels hanging below.
But no one dared to go inside the National Teacher’s Palace to see it. It was said that the big white snake liked to coil around that tree the most.
Most importantly, she heard Wanwan say that the flowers on this tree were light pink.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua, in her excitement, impulsively spent eight thousand taels of silver to buy that tree.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua: …………
Later, after calming down, she regretted it a bit. She confirmed again that it really bloomed pink tassel flowers, and only then did she reluctantly suppress her heartache.
Tassel flower trees are very difficult to cultivate, and no one can cultivate them, which is why they are so rare.
The other was a green calyx plum with excellent quality.
Most importantly, Wanwan said the flowers would be very fragrant, and the blossoms would look like artworks carved from jade.
That plum tree was tall and cost her five thousand taels as well.
She didn’t keep a single cent of the remaining money.
Finally, with tears in her eyes, she brought these flowers back to the capital.
“We agreed, if the tree doesn’t bloom or isn’t as amazing as you said, I’m returning it.”
Friendship is friendship, business is business.
That was a full thirty thousand taels in silver notes; she had never saved so much money before.
Qin Wanwan nodded, holding the silver notes, “Water it as I told you, and don’t worry. I’ve also sent someone to bring you fertilizer.”
She had used a lot of spiritual charm to cultivate those two trees.
She hadn’t expected them to sell so quickly. Qin Wanwan smiled, her eyes narrowing as she held three silver notes each worth ten thousand, looking like a little miser.
Cute.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua couldn’t help but pinch her cheeks.
“So soft.”
Qin Wanwan puffed out her little cheeks. Considering you spent so much money on my flowers today, I won’t argue with you.
As they spoke, they had already arrived at Chancellor Rong’s mansion.
“Huh? Do Father Rong’s family have guests today?”
A strange carriage was parked outside the Prime Minister’s Mansion.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua: “Doesn’t this carriage look familiar?”
They got out of the carriage, and Qin Wanwan impatiently ran inside, wanting to find her father and show off the money she earned.
She didn’t expect such a big surprise upon entering.
Her very own National Preceptor Daddy was standing under the eaves.
As if knowing she had returned, he looked up the moment Qin Wanwan ran into the residence.
Of course, his eyes were still covered.
Qin Wanwan’s eyes widened, her clear eyes full of surprise.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua behind her also widened her eyes, her speech becoming stuttered.
“Na-Na-National Preceptor!!!”
The last two words were sung so high that her voice cracked.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua was utterly shocked. How did the National Preceptor get here?
The next second, she saw her little friend shout with astonishing volume in her tender little voice.
“Xuance Daddy!”
Then she ran over with her short little legs.
Daddy…
Heh… I must be dreaming. This dream is so weird.
She pinched her own arm, then teared up.
“It’s not a dream, boohoo…”
Qin Wanwan had already thrown herself into Xuan Ce’s arms.
“Xuance Daddy, why are you here?”
Xuan Ce picked her up, “From now on, I will live next door.”
Qin Wanwan immediately thought of the lively moving situation next door, the surprise on her face couldn’t be concealed.
“Then can I see Xuance Daddy every day from now on?”
“So you’ve moved out too.”
“Uncle Emperor, isn’t Uncle Emperor keeping you?”
The little one was too happy, and when she was happy, her little mouth wouldn’t stop chattering questions.
And the National Preceptor, who appeared unapproachable and transcendent to others, was now patiently answering her every question.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua pinched herself again.
“Why does it still hurt?”
Keke looked at her with pity, “No wonder you seem not very smart. Turns out you’re a real fool.”
What smart person would pinch their own arm? And with such force, the flesh was already bruised.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua: …………
This darn bird doesn’t understand her shock at all.
That’s the National Preceptor, that’s the National Preceptor!
How, how did he become Wanwan’s daddy?
One daddy, two daddies…
Her good friend has four daddies, all top-tier handsome men, and with astonishing identities.
They say one person under ten thousand above others. With her daddies, she’s above the Emperor.
With her status, her Emperor uncle would have to be polite to her.
After all… that’s the National Preceptor.
Qin Wanwan pulled Xuan Ce to sit down and busied herself calling for delicious food to be brought up.
“Huh? Where’s my Yu Daddy? Has Father Rong not returned yet?”
She knew Father Shang had gone out on business.
“Yu Wuyou went to see a doctor.”
Xuan Ce took a sip of tea, his posture suggesting this was his home.
Everyone in the Prime Minister’s Mansion was respectful to him.
“Oh, Sister Zhaohua, why are you standing so far away? Come eat something.”
Commandery Princess Zhaohua stood behind the door, “I… I dare not.”
Qin Wanwan: “???”
“Bai Xiaoqi isn’t here.”
She thought Commandery Princess Zhaohua was afraid of the big white snake her National Preceptor Daddy raised.
After all, Commandery Princess Zhaohua liked handsome men so much, and her National Preceptor Daddy was also a super handsome man.
Commandery Princess Zhaohua gave a dry laugh and walked in awkwardly, bowing.
“Esteemed National Preceptor, greetings.”
“Mm.”
Xuan Ce’s voice was cool and clear, giving an impression of unapproachability.
“You’ve grown up, but your courage has shrunk.”
As soon as he spoke, Commandery Princess Zhaohua wanted to kneel.
She stood extremely obediently.
Even though the person opposite was a super handsome man, she didn’t dare to look.
This is her elder!
“Um, National Preceptor, you still remember me.”
Xuan Ce: “When you were little, you were so scared by Bai Xiaoqi that you climbed a tree and got stuck…”
“Esteemed National Preceptor!”
Please stop talking QAQ.
She had frantically climbed the tree out of fear of that white snake, and then tragically found she couldn’t get down. She hadn’t told anyone this because it was too embarrassing.
Later, people from the National Teacher’s Palace rescued her and sent her away.
Everyone only knew she cried loudly from fear.
At that time, she herself didn’t even know how she had climbed so high.
“Wanwan, I’m leaving now. Esteemed National Preceptor, I’ll visit again next time!”
After speaking, she tiptoed, hunched her shoulders, and sneakily prepared to retreat.
Xuan Ce: “Who did you learn this thieving demeanor from?”
Commandery Princess Zhaohua’s hand trembled, and she pointed at Qin Wanwan.
Qin Wanwan: …You’re wrongly accusing me!
Xuan Ce: “She’s your age, and she’s cute. You look like you’re up to no good.”
Commandery Princess Zhaohua: This double standard is truly naturally integrated.
