Chapter 1149: The Hundred Flowers Palace
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Xie Jinnian not only came out to collect the accounts but also asked about the investigation.
For the time being, the guards of the City Lord Manor did not find any suspects in the city who matched the person in the portrait.
Xie Jinnian thought for a moment and said to the guard captain, “We can’t rule out the possibility of a disguise. Search according to their figures. In addition, send another team to look outside the city.”
Not all the islanders of Thousand Mountain Island lived in Fengdu City. There were also some villages and markets outside the city.
The guard captain received the order and immediately went to make arrangements.
Xie Jinnian carried the birdcage and got into the carriage back to the City Lord Manor.
Wuhu did not expect that he would encounter his “former master” on the first day he came to the island and was even brought back as a pet that came looking for him.
Its small wings grabbed the iron cage, and two streams of tears flowed down its heart.
After sailing on the sea for so long, everyone was very tired. ????????????.???
Su Xiaoxiao, Xing’er, and Xiao Ruyan slept until late in the morning.
This was not the case for the Saintess and the energetic Nie Xiaozhu.
The two of them woke up early.
The Saintess meditated with her eyes closed on the floor under the corridor.
Nie Xiaozhu walked over.
He came to the Saintess and waved his hand in front of her.
Seeing that the Saintess did not react, he quietly took out a small green snake from the small bamboo basket he was carrying and placed it on the Saintess’ skirt.
After the little prank, he turned around and ran.
He ran out of the courtyard in one breath.
As he ran, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. His stomach was cold.
He stopped and pulled open his clothes to take a look. The little green snake was actually on his stomach!
“Uh-ah—”
Nie Xiaozhu screamed!
Su Xiaoxiao planned to walk around the streets today.
She wanted to understand Thousand Mountains Island and buy some supplies. At the same time, she wanted to take things out of the pharmacy.
Xiao Ruyan came to look for her.
When she was not in a tizzy with Nie Xiaozhu, Xiao Ruyan was an out-and-out gentle and great beauty.
Su Xiaoxiao just did not know what kind of person Xiao Ruyan’s husband was. She had never heard her mention him along the way, nor did she see him when she came home.
Su Xiaoxiao wasn’t the type to ask around casually. She knew her limits.
“Xiaoxiao, did you sleep well last night? Are you used to it?” Xiao Ruyan asked with a smile.
Su Xiaoxiao said, “Not bad. I didn’t even sleep so well at home.”
These words made Xiao Ruyan happy, but she still said humbly, “That’s because you’re tired. I got someone to cook fish porridge. It can be eaten in a while. ”
Su Xiaoxiao said sincerely, “Thank you, Madam. By the way, why don’t I see
Xiaozhu?”
Speaking of this, Xiao Ruyan was also a little puzzled. “He said that he’s going to eat at his Grandma’s place today. It’s strange. He hates vegetarians the most.
Perhaps he’s been away for too long and misses his Grandma.”
During breakfast, the Saintess looked at the bowl of milky white fish porridge with a lifeless expression.
After the meal, Su Xiaoxiao said to Xiao Ruyan, “Madam, I want to go out later.”
Xiao Ruyan said considerately, “After staying on the ship for so long, it’s quite boring to continue staying at home. If your body permits, I’ll accompany you on the streets.”
If it were anyone else, they might not think that Su Xiaoxiao was much trouble, but they would be worried that she would persuade her not to walk around when she was so far into her pregnancy.
Xiao Ruyan was different.
Su Xiaoxiao realized that she was quite comfortable interacting with Xiao Ruyan.
“Wait a moment. I’ll call that stinky little…” Xiao Ruyan resisted the urge to grit her teeth or roll her eyes. She smiled gently. “My precious son.”
Not long after, Nie Xiaozhu followed his mother over.
Su Xiaoxiao and the others had also changed into their traveling clothes.
Nie Xiaozhu came to Su Xiaoxiao’s side and pointed at the Saintess not far away. “Is she going?”
This was the first time Nie Xiaozhu had taken the initiative to talk to her.
Su Xiaoxiao smiled in surprise. “Yes.”
Nie Xiaozhu asked, “Can she not go?”
Su Xiaoxiao said, “Don’t you want her to go? But she’s very powerful. She can protect us.”
It was unknown if it was to prove her master’s words, but the Saintess picked up a coiling dragon boulder in the courtyard.
Nie Xiaozhu ran away in fear! Su Xiaoxiao said to the Saintess, “Don’t scare him.”
The Saintess said, “Alright.”
The few of them got into the carriage.
After arriving at the main street, Su Xiaoxiao realized that Fengdu City was very bustling.
The shops on both sides and the vendors on the street were doing well.
Although there were many sects in the martial world and they were chivalrous, it was a serious crime to cause trouble on the streets, so the streets were still considered peaceful.
“Let’s buy the baby’s clothes first!” Xiao Ruyan suggested.
Su Xiaoxiao smiled. “Okay.”
Xiao Ruyan asked the coachman to rush the carriage to the largest cloth shop in Fengdu City.
“Even the City Lord’s Madam is a regular here.”
Xiao Ruyan pulled down Nie Xiaozhu, who had climbed out of the window halfway.
Su Xiaoxiao helped Nie Xiaozhu up. “I thought the City lord doesn’t have a wife?”
Xiao Ruyan asked, “Eh? You know?”
Su Xiaoxiao said, “I’ve heard a little about Fengdu City.”
Xiao Ruyan did not ask where she had heard it from. “Originally, there wasn’t, but Madam Ru is about to give birth. When she gives birth to a son, she will become his official wife.”
In that case, was the City Lord going to have a biological son?
Ever since Madam Ru gave birth to her daughter, she had not been pregnant for many years.
From then on, the City Lord’s adopted sons went out to carry out missions, and she happened to be pregnant.
When the adopted sons returned, the deed was done and the child was about to be born.
Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but admire Madam Ru’s methods.
No wonder she could sow discord between the Palace Lord and the City Lord back then.
“That’s Madam Ru.’
Xiao Ruyan lifted the curtain and pointed at Su Xiaoxiao outside.
Unfortunately, Madam Ru got into the carriage as soon as she came out of the shop. Su Xiaoxiao only saw a bulging belly.
After entering the shop, Xiao Ruyan was even more excited than Su Xiaoxiao.
She looked at those cute clothes and was so excited that her eyes were glowing.
Alright, alright, alright. She did want to give birth to another child!
Then, she looked at Nie Xiaozhu, who was squatting on the ground and picking ants. Her face darkened and she rolled her eyes.
She was not giving birth anymore.
Xiao Ruyan was also a regular customer of the shop and was generous. The boss had just sent Madam Ru away when he personally came to entertain Xiao
Ruyan.
“This is…
The boss looked at Su Xiaoxiao beside Xiao Ruyan.
Su Xiaoxiao didn’t disguise herself. Her real appearance was shocking and she was even more beautiful than the daughter of the City Lord Manor. The boss couldn’t help but take another look.
Xiao Ruyan smiled and said, “She’s my friend. Her husband’s surname is Wei.”
The boss hurriedly said politely, “So it’s Madam Wei. Sorry, sorry. Please come upstairs!”
The group went to the room upstairs.
There were all kinds of clothes in this shop. The boss asked Su Xiaoxiao if she would be looking at ready-made clothes.
Xiao Ruyan did not know anything about needlework, and there was no embroiderer at home. Her clothes were all made by the cloth shop.
“Yes, ready-made clothes,” Su Xiaoxiao said.
The boss went downstairs to get clothes. There were styles for adults and children.
Xiao Ruyan said that she would buy the baby’s clothes first, but when choosing, she selected for Su Xiaoxiao first.
“We’ll pick it up tomorrow after the measurements are done.”
A woman’s crisp and pleasant voice came from outside the door.
Xiao Ruyan turned her head and looked. “Are they here too?”
Su Xiaoxiao asked strangely, “Who are they?”
Xiao Ruyan took a piece of clothing and compared it to Su Xiaoxiao. “The people of the Hundred Flowers Palace never buy clothes outside.”
Hearing the mention of the Hundred Flower Palace, Su Xiaoxiao immediately gave the Saintess a look.
Chase!