The Goldstone Pavilion.

After selling off the treasures she’d brought with her, Cha Jin was just about to leave when the elegant and mature Hua Yan asked, “Miss, might I be so bold as to enquire your young lord’s honorable name?”

“I’m afraid I cannot comment.” Cha Jin bluntly refused, then turned and left without another word.

Meeting the little fox, Zheng Muyao, that morning had put her on high alert. Hearing the beautiful proprietor of the Goldstone Pavilion ask about Su Yi too only made her feel worse.

She certainly hadn’t forgotten: it was just yesterday that Hua Yan, “Flowery Beauty”, told Su Yi that she had a younger sister called “Qiao Yu”, or “sweet words”..... She sounded flirtatious when she said it, too.

Hua Yan was stunned. Did I somehow offend this stunning servant girl?

She shook her head. Even if you don’t tell me, I’ll find out his name sooner or later.

Three of the third prince’s Grandmaster-level retainers had perished in the wilderness beyond the city, and there was no doubt that the youth in blue was involved somehow.

This naturally piqued Hua Yan’s interest.

 ……

Mount Autumnleaf.

The mountain was vast and beautiful, with winding peaks, mighty waterfalls, and flowing streams. The rock formations were craggy and ancient, and the vegetation...