Doted By The Regent King
Chapter 460 Offended the Petty Man

Chapter 460: Chapter 460 Offended the Petty Man

Haiyun Tower could be called the number one building in Chengdu Prefecture, and indeed it lived up to its reputation. Wufu had eaten so much that she would have to walk out with her belly protruding, and if she weren’t worried about being unladylike, she would have been rubbing her tummy as she walked.

Ah Jiu seemed to see through her slight discomfort and smiled, saying, "There are many scenic spots in the capital, and since we’re free, why not stroll around to aid our digestion? I know a great place for tea, and the snacks there are quite famous. You treated for lunch, so how about I treat for tea?"

"Sure!"

Wufu didn’t need him to say it, for she too wanted to walk around, feeling overly full. Moreover, it was a rare visit, so she should bring something back for Madam Zhou, especially since it was the New Year season—an excellent time to do some New Year shopping.

Thus, the two of them walked ahead, followed by a string of people to their left and right. When Wufu emerged from each shop, whether it was Liu Jin, Hongyu, Xiao Li, or others, they all carried quite a few items.

After about a Shichen Chinese Time of walking and being unable to carry any more, they had to send someone to take the goods back to the inn first.

Wufu then entered a ready-made clothing shop, a visit also due to Ah Jiu’s suggestion that she buy several warm garments and capes to change into.

"My lord, two young lads have been following us the whole way," Su Luo reported in a soft voice as he approached.

Ah Jiu was holding a cup of tea, watching Wufu with Hongyu as she selected garments. On hearing this, his gaze sharpened, and he asked in a deep voice, "What are their origins?"

"They look like street urchins or ruffians, and so far there’s no sign they’ve made contact with anyone," Su Luo inquired.

"Interrogate them."

"Yes." Su Luo immediately headed out and nodded to two guards.

When Wufu was done buying several high-quality capes and cloaks, Ah Jiu suggested they go to a tea house for tea tasting.

Wufu naturally did not refuse and followed him to a tea garden that resembled a private residence, a place even more elegant, with the melodious sound of the guqin coming from somewhere.

After they sat down and ordered tea, a tea master dedicated to serving tea came forward to perform the tea brewing, and Wufu watched with a detached eye, finding it no different from the Kung Fu tea she had seen in her previous life.

Tasting a cup of tea, along with delicate and appealing pastries, Wufu sighed comfortably, feeling that her life could indeed be as relaxed and easy-going as it was at that moment.

Su Luo came over, and Wufu invited him to drink tea as well. Su Luo was grateful but did not dare to sit with his master. He glanced deeply at Wufu, his eyes conveying an indescribable meaning, a mix of helplessness and a wry smile.

Seeing this, Wufu asked, "Guard Su, with that look you’re giving, it’s quite unsettling. Has something happened?"

Ah Jiu also looked at him and said, "Does it concern her?"

Upon hearing this, and seeing Su Luo nod, Wufu immediately sat upright, shedding her lazy, refined rogue demeanor, and asked, "What’s going on?"

"Ever since we left Haiyun Tower, we noticed two little beggars tailing us, all the way to the clothing shop. Thinking they might have been following us even before we entered Haiyun Tower, I caught them for interrogation," Su Luo explained slowly.

Wufu narrowed her eyes, "They were targeting me?"

"I’m not sure who the lady has offended, given it’s only your second day in the capital," Su Luo said with a bit of helplessness, meaning that she had offended someone after just two days.

"What instructions were they given?" Wufu asked.

"Did the lady receive a competition qualification token when she went to register at the commerce association today?" Su Luo instead asked.

Wufu was taken aback and pulled out a sandalwood plaque from her bosom. Su Luo took it, glanced at it, and returned it to her, saying, "They came for that plaque. They wanted to steal it but were deterred since there were always people around you and they couldn’t find the right opportunity to act."

Steal her qualification token?