Chapter 154: Then Report to the Authorities

As soon as they stepped out, several children were in the carriage, two little heads peeking through the windows—Yuehong and Yuexia, each looking after a small one; the Fengyun brothers were all ten years old, no need to watch them, just keep an eye on Chuan'er and Ling'er.

"Mother, what's that?"

"Sugar Figure, not tasty and not clean; it's blown with the mouth, saliva sticks on it."

"Uh, we won't eat that, then, what about that one?"

"Glutinous Rice Cake—Mother can make it, tastier than theirs; look at their hands, all black, can you eat it?"

"We won't eat that."

Qiao Mai was unconsciously cultivating four little germophobes, but she was right: food must be clean, otherwise it will cause an upset stomach.

"Mother, can we get off and walk?"

"No, there are too many people, there are human traffickers."

"So you just want to snatch other people's things on the street?"

"My lady's jewelry went missing some time ago; I bet you few stole it."

When the dishes she ordered arrived on the table, the children laughed, "Mother, these are all dishes you once made."

"We truly apologize, this meal is on us."

Qiao Mai stared at the carriage; if she weren't carrying the children, if she weren't new here, she wouldn't want to cause trouble for the Wang Family.

"The late Grand Preceptor Pang's daughter, now Grand Preceptor Pang's sister's private residence."

"Bold Shiren, you actually stole my lady's belongings."

Seeing the children's little faces a bit displeased, Qiao Mai also knew staying in the carriage was boring, so she had the driver stop the carriage.

"Who said you just stole?"

He first bowed, then said apologetically.

"Relax a bit, this is just a restaurant."

Such a scene is probably performed often in Jingcheng, must be a powerful family. She glanced at that girl, beautiful and dressed lavishly, yet she came out without a single guard—quite bold.

"Actually unlucky, our family just arrived in Jingcheng yesterday afternoon, no opportunity for a case, can't steal."

"So she only dares to bully common folk, not high officials and nobles?"

When she sees something tasty, she'll let the children buy it themselves; they have money on them, they can buy whatever they want, as long as it's clean she doesn't oppose.

"You still dare to argue?"

"Miss, that little woman went to Bichun Yuan."

"Even if you keep holding on, then report to the authorities?"

When they saw the street performers, they watched for a while; it wasn't in vain, they gave the performers a tip.

"Fu Family?"

Arriving at a restaurant, they looked up at Ju Fu Lou; it seemed to be opened by the Wang Family.

"Eat, there are a few specialties here that we don't have at home; Yuehong and Yuexia also eat them."

Qiao Mai was unperturbed, "Got it, thank you all!"

The children, looking at this elegant place, felt a bit restrained.

"Perhaps my maid misread, sorry."

"Don't turn back, keep going forward, we haven't toured yet."

"You go back to the residence first; once we've had enough fun we'll return on our own."

"That was picked up, please return it to us."

Just as a few people were eating merrily, the private room's door rang; Yuehong went out to open it, and the Shopkeeper of Ju Fu Lou walked in.

The carriage immediately leaned against the side and stopped; a girl and two maids got off.

"Satisfied now?"

"When was that?"

"Where was that?"

"Alright!"

The girl glanced at Ling'er's head; her gaze was extremely greedy. The surrounding townsfolk watched, and this little woman was about to report to the authorities, she thought for a moment.

"Young miss, hurry home; she is the sole daughter of the Fu Family, and whatever she sets her eyes on, she'll obtain by any means."

"Guest, we apologize, today you have offended the Fu Family's miss; she sent people to find out you are dining here, and told us not to receive you, otherwise our restaurant would …"

"I understand,"

"Not for sale."

The girl pretended to be lofty and righteous, which irritated Qiao Mai; she suppressed her anger and didn't want to say anything.

"Remember, do not rejoice over possessions nor lament over self; even the finest objects are inferior to one's own ability. Once you acquire skill, you become a treasure mountain, inexhaustible and endless."

"My heavens, Ten Taels of Silver is enough for a farmer's year's chewing!"

"Good!"

"Steal? You were on the carriage, we were by the roadside; tell me, how did we steal?"

"Mother, the Jingcheng restaurant is so grand, even the private rooms are this fine, better than where we live."

Qiao Mai led the children down the street; a monkey performer showed them a bit, and after it they gave a tip.

"Who told you you're just an ordinary commoner."

Qiao Mai said nothing, simply led the group away; she could clearly feel someone following her.

They walked straight toward Qiao Mai and her party; Qiao Mai shielded the children and Yuehong behind her, and the girl's face was like ice.

She thought the apology would make the girl leave with her people, but the girl said.

"Is the hair ornament on her head for sale?"

Qiao Mai was startled, then immediately understood: the creature before her, looking human in form, had taken an interest in the ornament on her daughter's head, intending to frame and intimidate them to achieve a gain without effort.

Miss Fu's eyes twinkled, "Who holds the higher rank, the Grand Preceptor or the Grand Tutor (Honorable)?"

Indeed, her father is the Minister of Revenue of the court, her Zu Fu is the Grand Tutor (Honorable), and this is the only precious young lady in the family.

Yes, Mother.

Hiss, I've seen the shameless, but I've never seen one this shameless. The hair ornament on my daughter's head has been on her since we traveled from our home to Jingcheng, hasn't changed in ten days; how did it become yours?

The carriage departed, and the onlooking townsfolk hurriedly shouted at her.

These are just to attract customers; the goods are good, the silver is fine. This is just one Yajian; if you don't eat or drink, you still have to give them Ten Taels of Silver.

If it were before, she might have avoided its edge, but now she lacks neither weapons nor Martial Arts, and she possesses ReverseSkySpace; she fears not such a petty person!

After they entered Bichun Yuan, the people who had been tracking them returned to the Fu Family.

Upon hearing the report, the two Wang Jiaru's Servant Girls glanced at each other, then turned to look at their own Miss.

The master and a few Servants were playing and chatting on the Jiedao; when a carriage passed them, a hand reached for Ling'er's head.

She even dares—if someone's rank is lower than his family's, she will bully them. Good things must not be seen by her; if she sees them, she'll think of a way to get away.

The girl's face turned angry, she turned and left, and the two little Wang Jiaru's Servant Girls hurried after her.

Qiao Mai coldly watched this master and two Servants; the Master put on a pretentious aloofness, remained silent, supporting the servant's shameless behavior.

So she led the children inside, ordered a Yajian, and ordered all the signature dishes of Ju Fu Lou.

Hee hee, we won't run around; we'll always follow Mother.

She had to go up and give her dozens of slaps; on the very first day out to play, damn it, she ran into this—what misfortune.

The carriage left; Yuehong lifted Ling'er, Yuexia lifted Chuan'er, Qiao Mai held Feng'er with one hand and Yun'er with the other.

Qiao Mai smiled, leading them onward, "Have fun; with Mother here, no one dares to bully us."

Yuehong and Yuexia's faces turned pale, "Master, shall we return to Bichun Yuan?"

Qiao Mai's eyes quick, hand swift, she slapped that hand away.

Feng'er frowned slightly, "Mother, my brother and I will diligently practice Martial Arts to protect Mother."

Chuan'er also quickly said, "Mother, and I as well; I'll help Mother kill those villains."

These days, working in this line isn't easy; everyone lives off their skills, and sometimes even after a day's work, there's not necessarily any money in hand.

Grand Preceptor's rank is only a little bit higher.

Hmph, the thing I've set my eyes on, how could I let it slip away? Go make a petition; I want to pay respects to the master of Bichun Yuan.

Miss, this granddaughter of Pang Laofu Ren will be married in a few days to the Little Prince of Shun Qin Wangfu.

What, she's to marry Brother Longji?

(End of Chapter)