My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 82: Inquiry about the Spring Banquet

Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Inquiry about the Spring Banquet

"Understood, I will go," Chu Nanli gathered her thoughts and said.

After the condescending steward left, Chu Nanli picked up the items that Yanyan had helped her prepare.

These were the pills she had managed to concoct during her spare time, which she would soon take to the Xuanbao Pavilion Auction House to deliver to Zhuang Lin.

However, due to the Spring Banquet, she feared she might also need to inquire about a few matters from Zhuang Lin.

"Princess Consort, please be careful on your own," Yanyan cautioned.

She wouldn’t accompany Chu Nanli on this trip. This morning, after safely delivering Xiao Guai to the Bright Moon Building, she brought back several carpenters on her return to repair the eastern chambers later.

Thus, as the manager of the small courtyard, she needed to keep an eye on things back at the residence.

"You worry too much about me; you’ll age prematurely at such a young age," Chu Nanli joked, then without further delay, she quickly left.

Upon leaving the War God Residence, Chu Nanli covered her face with a veil and headed straight for the Xuanbao Pavilion.

Zhuang Lin happened to be there today, and so was the mysterious masked man.

When Chu Nanli arrived, Zhuang Lin was discussing her with the mysterious man.

"I wonder when Miss Chu will deliver the next batch of pills. That Tongmai Pill was very pleasing to me; my practice has become much more comfortable, and I am no longer working in vain."

The mysterious man said nothing.

Just then, a knock sounded on the door.

"Master, Miss Liuli has arrived."

Zhuang Lin’s eyes lit up, and he instantly rose from his seat.

"Speak of the devil, and he shall appear."

After saying that, he neglected the man he was with: "I’ll go greet her first, Chu might have brought more Tongmai Pills; if so, I’ll fetch some for you."

"Go ahead."

The man spoke slowly, his voice luxurious, as if it carried an inherent nobility.

Upon seeing Chu Nanli, Zhuang Lin, knowing her purpose, immediately led her to a private room with a smile.

Chu Nanli handed over the pills to him and said, "I have other matters to attend to this time, so I won’t stay long. Here are two bottles of Tongmai Pills and various other effective pills, all with their effects labeled. Mr. Zhuang, feel free to name them. Additionally, you don’t need to consult me about the pricing; I trust you."

At these words, Zhuang Lin’s attempt to make small talk got stuck in his throat.

However, it didn’t stop him from being pleased; he looked at Chu Nanli as if seeing a money tree.

"Truly Miss Liuli, it hasn’t been long since the last auction, and you have already concocted so many pills. Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

Chu Nanli gave him a conspicuous thumbs-up, slightly embarrassed, and changed the topic.

"Today, I also wanted to inquire about something from Mr. Zhuang," she said.

"Oh?" Zhuang Lin was slightly surprised: "What is it?"

"The Spring Banquet held in the palace recruits singers and dancers every year to perform. I was wondering if there are still slots for performances this year? Additionally, what are the channels one must go through to participate?"

"The Spring Banquet?"

Zhuang Lin hadn’t expected Chu Nanli to ask about this, but he still shared everything he knew.

"The day after tomorrow is the Spring Banquet, and, typically, the performance lineup is already set. However, there are always exceptions. If there are particularly outstanding acts, they can be added at the last minute. As for the channels, I do have them."

Chu Nanli’s eyes brightened, and after a moment’s consideration, she said, "I have an acquaintance who owns a brothel on Apricot Blossom Street called Bright Moon Building. Most of the girls there are from noble families, knowledgeable, polite, good at singing, and dancing. I wonder if Mr. Zhuang could help introduce them?"

Zhuang Lin was genuinely shocked.

This young woman was actually on good terms with a brothel owner?

He knew of Bright Moon Building; the girls there performed arts without selling themselves, each talented and dignified, transforming the brothel into a place of elegance, which had caused much discussion in the city.

Aiming to establish good relations with Chu Nanli, Zhuang Lin readily agreed.

"No problem."

He could not only help with the introduction but, given the presence of the man upstairs, arranging a performance in the palace was no issue either.

Overjoyed, Chu Nanli quickly thanked him and added, "I will have my friend arrange for the manager of Bright Moon Building to come and discuss the details with you soon."

Zhuang Lin smiled slightly: "You are too polite, Miss Liuli."

During their conversation, a hint of curiosity flickered in his eyes.

He wondered if that person upstairs would lend a hand this time.