Chapter 46: Visiting the Imperial Capital

  If she really believed that these young masters and ladies born with a golden spoon would clean up the room, then she was an idiot. However, throwing things away was quite diligent, worthy of praise. She also felt that the original owner's things were very annoying, now cleared out, suddenly the air was much fresher. Moreover, from the indifferent reactions of these people, it seemed that the background of that butterfly was not as strong as she said, so she was at ease, eating when she should eat, sleeping when she should sleep, and dealing with things as they came up.

  "Alright, let's go! We've helped you clean up thoroughly. Now we can leave!" Looking at the room with only one bed left, it was indeed "spotless".

  She nodded and followed the group as they set off.

  All the way, she was considered to have opened her eyes. Xi Men's charming and enchanting aura had captivated many girls, who surrounded him, attentively serving him. Occasionally, someone would steal glances at her, but she wouldn't mind, letting them look at her openly.

  "Lightly mad ~ Speaking of which, how did you cultivate it? Do you have any experience to teach me?" Ximen Qingxue gave her a charming and flirtatious glance, saying lazily.

  "Is it a matter of life and death?"

  "Huh?"

  "When your life is on the line, you'll know."

  Others heard this and had different expressions. Thinking that she was an orphan, able to rely on her own efforts to step into the Imperial Capital, making the college instructors look up to her, then her strength could not be underestimated. And when it comes to strong people, their hearts are always respectful, pity is an insult to the strong. So suddenly, everyone's attitude towards her improved a lot.

  "May I ask about your situation?"

  "Hey, want to get to know me?" Looking at those frantically blinking peach blossom eyes, Zhan Qingkong's intestines turned green with regret. How come he didn't notice this guy was a pervert when they first met?!

  "I am the Thunder System's Five-Star Spirit Emperor, nineteen years old." Upon hearing the voice, she turned her head back, it was Dongfang Ji, she nodded.

  "I am a five-star earth-type spirit emperor at the age of 18." I thought Beidong Qimò, this god-like person, would be wood-type or water-type!

  Nangong Ao had already known this before, and turned her head back, looking at Ximen Linfeng.

  "Xiao Qing Kuang, I'm 20 years old this year, quickly, call Gege to listen! Oh, right, I'm also the Five-Star Spirit Emperor, wind system."

  They are all stronger than her, whether it's their own strength or the power of their families behind them. The four great families are indeed famous for a reason! And the imperial family of Gasei, I suppose we'll see them soon too!

  As expected, time flies when chatting non-stop. Before long, they arrived at the bustling metropolis of Tokyo.

  "It's nothing, I'm telling you, this is all the outer city, where some common people live. The inner city is a much better place!" She didn't care where she went, with a free guide, these things weren't her concern.

  Ximen led her all the way to the inner city, and suddenly everything opened up before their eyes. The bustling city, with its magnificent architecture, countless buildings and shops, flat roads, vendors calling out on the streets, and people chatting and laughing together - it was indeed a lively scene at the foot of the Son of Heaven. The building at the end of the main road must be the Imperial Palace, so majestic and solemn, with high walls built from numerous granite rocks, resembling a giant dragon lying across the imperial capital, demonstrating its power to all directions, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

  "There is the imperial palace, when there's a chance, I'll take you in to have a look."

  You're so arrogant and reckless, do you think this is your own home?!

  "With the imperial palace at its center, there are four city gates. We just came from the east gate. The east side is where the Imperial Academy is located, the south side is where the nobles gather, the west side is a commercial street, and the north side is a royal domain, where officials with positions in the imperial court also reside. Our families all live on the south side, if you want to take a look, I can take you there anytime, but today's main purpose is to accompany you shopping, so let's go to West Street first!" Ximen Linxue made the decision for her directly, and if she hadn't had sharp ears, she would have thought he was doing it for her own good when she heard him agree to a young girl giving her a bangle.

  Casually strolling around the surrounding scenery, the several girls beside her also sensibly didn't come to bother her. They weren't stupid either; someone who could make the next generation of the four great families treat them well must be a formidable character, right?

  Xijie is indeed more lively than the places I've been to before, even the bosses of the shops are full of noble air. After soaking in the dye vat of the imperial capital for many years, who doesn't have a few tricks up their sleeve?

  "Long time no see! Let's go eat first!" He was obviously a regular here, and he led them straight to "Miao Xiang Lou".

  They booked a private room upstairs, and Ximen Ruxiang skillfully ordered a table of dishes. The others seemed to be used to it as well. Just as they were waiting, there was a commotion coming from downstairs. Before long, Ximen Ruxiang walked out with a cold face.

  Open the window, and everything downstairs is in sight. A young man who looks like a noble son is pulling and teasing a woman from time to time, and the woman is crying with tears, unable to get rid of the entanglement.

  "Ximen Qing! What are you doing?" Ximen Ruxue stood at the foot of the stairs, shouting loudly, instantly attracting everyone's attention. Hmm, not bad, her face was like a gentle frost, her aura was overwhelming, and her momentum was fully displayed. Where could anyone still see the frivolous and coquettish woman from just now? Who said women are changeable, men can also change their faces quickly!

  However, she was no longer calm at this time. Ximen Qing? Which Ximen Qing? Seeing that everyone at the table was looking at her, she casually wiped her mouth and said, "I choked."

  "Ah... Ah... Brother, hehe, hehe, what are you doing here too!" A young man named Ximen Qing rubbed his hands awkwardly, and the arrogant air that had just been there suddenly disappeared, leaving not even a spark. To say that in the Ximen family, the two people he feared most were the current head of the household, and the next head of the household, Ximen Lengxue.

  "Don't call me, you've disgraced the face of the Ximen family. Apologize to this young lady immediately and get out!" With a cold snort, Ximen Linfeng didn't give him any face at all.

  At once, the young man obeyed and walked away with his tail between his legs.

  He waited until he returned to the private room and restored his usual smiling face, but the corners of his mouth were a bit stiff.

  "Who is he to you?" Originally, Zhan Qing was not someone who liked to pry into others' private matters, but this name had piqued her interest.

  "I'm afraid I've made a fool of you. He's just the illegitimate son of my uncle's family, always doing things that bring shame to our family."

  "Then he can get married? Is his wife surnamed Pan?" Forgive her, she's just curious this once.

  "How could you ask that? The one with the surname Pan is his elder sister-in-law." Ximen Ruxue asked, her face showing puzzlement.

  It's fortunate that it's not a case of "different families don't enter each other's doors". If it were really like she thought, it would indeed be a tragedy!

  "What's wrong with you? Is something wrong?" Ximen Qingfeng was puzzled by her strange expression.

  "Hmm, well, in my hometown, there was a person also named Ximen Qing. Then he seduced a married woman with the surname Pan. And their outcome was very miserable. Uh-huh, that's right."

  Upon hearing this, the crowd's faces changed, and Ximen Linfeng smiled awkwardly, "It can't be, it can't be." If this were true, it would be a family scandal! However, thinking about the private son's charming personality and his sister-in-law's stunning beauty, he decided to go home and investigate thoroughly. Unbeknownst to the crowd at that time, this investigation actually uncovered problems, and from then on, the Ximen family's main branch fell silent, and Ximen Linfeng solidified his position as the young master.