Chapter 30: The Demon Lord Princess's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 30: Shopping

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Soon the group arrived at the entrance of a jewelry shop. Although this jewelry shop was not the largest in Kyoto, due to the wide variety of goods inside and the novel designs, it was deeply loved by young women.

The three entered the shop and went straight to the point, asking, "Boss, do you have any newly made jewelry? Blue ones?" The boss hurriedly instructed the shop assistant to bring out a set of head ornaments.

Addressing Yan Xiner, he said, "This set of head ornaments just arrived this morning, a unique piece, not yet had time to put out for display. Since the young lady likes blue, I brought it out directly. It's really a coincidence. Please take a look?"

After the boss finished speaking, he had the shop assistant open the box. Inside lay quietly a hairpin, a hairpin, a pair of earrings, a necklace, and a pair of flower ornaments. The boss looked at Yan Xiner with a face full of anticipation, his eyes flashing with expectant light, as if waiting for her evaluation of this newly presented set of head ornaments.

That golden hairpin shone with dazzling brilliance under the sunlight, like a golden lightning tearing across the sky. And that last small blue three-dimensional flower was even more like a brilliant blue sapphire, embedded on the hairpin, as if endowing the hairpin with life.

When it was gently inserted into Yan Xiner's hair, it seemed as if a blooming flower was truly pinned on her head, adding a few touches of charm and beauty to her.

The hairpin presented an overall lake-blue color, that color as crystalline and transparent as dewdrops on lotus leaves in the early morning. Although not so dazzling, it gave a fresh and natural feeling. Each droplet was round and smooth, linked together, as if forming a string of flowing lake water, gently swaying with the hairpin's movement, exuding a unique charm.

The earrings were made of very simple blue gemstones. They hung quietly by the ears, moderate in size, just right to flatter the face shape, neither too flamboyant nor lacking in decorative effect. These blue gemstones were pure and flawless, like the deep night sky, mysterious and beautiful, making one unable to resist looking a few more times.

That necklace was equally exquisite. The blue gemstones on the necklace were arranged in a scattered yet orderly manner, twinkling with faint light like stars in the night sky. When it hung on Yan Xiner's neck, it seemed to outline a beautiful curve for her, setting off her neck as even more slender and elegant.

A pair of flower ornaments were small and delicate. Blue silk threads on the flower ornaments intertwined and wound, forming exquisite patterns. They swayed gently, as if telling ancient stories, adding a touch of antique aura to the entire set of head ornaments.

Seeing the fondness revealed in Yan Xiner's eyes, the boss couldn't help but feel a surge of accomplishment. He knew this set of head ornaments had successfully moved her heart and become her favorite. He smiled and said, "Young lady, it is truly this set's honor to be favored by you. I hope it can add more beauty and radiance to you."

Yan Shuang'er leaned close to Yan Xiner and whispered, "Buy it, Eldest Sister. This set is really super pretty, it simply suits you too perfectly!" Yan Xiner's eyes were full of joy. She nodded repeatedly, urging the shop assistant to hurry and wrap it up.

Immediately after, Qianqian seemed to have discovered a new continent, her eyes shining brightly as she picked a pair of pinkish flower ornaments. Those flower ornaments shimmered with a soft luster under the sunlight, as if they could melt a person's soul. And Yan Shuang'er carefully selected, finally choosing an exquisite hairpin, paired with a pair of dazzling earrings, instantly making her whole person radiant.

After the three paid the bill, they walked side by side on the road home. Sunlight fell on them, casting cheerful shadows. Yan Shuang'er said enthusiastically, "Eldest Sister, tonight is really going to be very lively. Once the sky turns dark, let's come out and play to our heart's content!" Yan Xiner's eyes were full of anticipation. She smiled and agreed, "Good. Tonight we must dress up beautifully and come out to play." Yan Shuang'er secretly rejoiced in her heart, feeling the task Mother had instructed was already basically half completed.

Just then, Qianqian at the side asked curiously, "What fun things are there at night?" Yan Shuang'er said mysteriously, "At night we can release flower lanterns. Those colorful flower lanterns blooming in the night sky are beautiful beyond compare! There are also flower carriage parades. All kinds of gorgeous flower carriages drive slowly past. And there will be many small stalls by the roadside selling all kinds of delicious food. That fragrance can be smelled from far away!"

Hearing this, Qianqian jumped up happily and exclaimed loudly, "Qianqian wants to come out and play at night too!" Yan Xiner also chimed in, "Good. Tonight we'll call your Fourth Brother, and we'll all come out to play together!" Thus, the few of them talked and laughed, laughter echoing in the air all the way, very lively indeed.

Not long after, they arrived home, yet their hearts were still filled with anticipation for the night's revelry.

The sky slowly darkened. The Sun Eunuch got off work. The sky wasn't completely dark yet, but it would be soon. Yan Si also returned today to eat with everyone. Today's dinner was made early. Hearing that the several young masters and mistresses wanted to go out to play after dark, they prepared early.

The several children ate today with a speed like a whirlwind sweeping away remnant clouds. Yan Shuang'er said to Yan Wang and Yan Si, "Eldest Sister and I are going to change clothes. We'll be right there." Yan Shuang'er didn't go change clothes, but followed Yan Xiner to Xinxiang Yuan. After helping Yan Xiner change into her clothes, she had the maids put on all the newly bought hair ornaments today.

Just as they were dressing up, the Princess Consort walked in. Looking at Yan Xiner's attire, she was extremely satisfied, directly saying, "Xin'er is becoming more and more beautiful." Yan Xiner's face instantly reddened. She said, "Father King and Mother are the good-looking ones. I'm only good-looking because of them." The Princess Consort walked over, inserted the hairpin into Yan Xiner's hair, and looking at her daughter in the mirror, liked her more and more.

After Yan Xiner was dressed up, the Princess Consort saw the two off to the entrance. At this time, Qianqian, Yan Wang, and Yan Si were already waiting at the entrance. Yan Si thought today was the Qi Xi Festival, crowds and liveliness, afraid Qianqian would get lost, so he also went along. A group of five people happily headed toward Kyoto's most lively main street...