Just before stepping out the door, she caught a glimpse of the gold ingot that Shitou had placed on the table. She smacked her forehead and turned back around.
Facing Lin Qingluo, she grinned into a flower: âEldest Miss, our master said that all expenses tonight will be on his account. Please enjoy the food, drink, and fun.â
âYour master? Who is he?â
Before Lin Qingluo could express her opinion, at least four young men seated around the table voiced out loud, and Shitou put down Little Thirteen, looking over curiously.
âOur master has known Eldest Miss for a long time.â
The waiter laughed, showing teeth but not eyes, and didnât give a direct answer: âOur master said that this feast is his apology to Eldest Miss. Please donât take the offense from a few days ago to heart.â
âQingluo,â âLittle Sister,â âMaster,â
âWho offended you the day before yesterday?â
The atmosphere in the private room changed abruptly, as several sharp gazes fell on the waiterâs neck.
Wang Meng rubbed his hands together: âWeâll avenge you!â
âYoung heroes, spare me!â
The waiter pretended to be frightened and shrunk his neck.
âForget it, it was just a small misunderstanding not worth mentioning.â
Lin Qingluo recalled Luo Zhan hiding in the shadows and laughing, rubbing her brow helplessly.
âTell your master that enough is enough. I donât want this to happen again.â
âYes.â
The waiterâs eyes were solemn, and he respectfully bowed, performing a ceremony.
âGo on, hurry up and serve the dishes. Bring the wine as well.â
Lin Qingluo waved her hand, signaling him to leave.
âAlright, Iâll bring them to you right away.â
The waiter nodded and bowed, putting on a harmless smile again, and exited the room.
âThe Blessing Feast Restaurant is filled with hidden talents. Even a waiter who delivers food has martial arts skills and is shrewd.â
Lin Jinyun observed clearly, her eyebrows revealing a solemn expression.
âThere is no need to worry.â
Lin Qingluo smiled indifferently: âThe Blessing Feast Restaurant is backed by the Thousand-Mechanism Pavilion, which has many experts. Someone like him is merely a small role.â
Lin Jinyun sighed quietly: âThe power of the Thousand-Mechanism Pavilion is all over the world, truly not to be underestimated.â
âEnough talk, letâs eat. The dishes will be cold if we donât start eating.â
Shitou suddenly had a flash of inspiration, remembering Luo Zhan.
The most likely owner of the Blessing Feast Restaurant is the young master of Jufeng Trading Company.
Thinking of the deep friendship between Luo Zhan and his little master, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and called his brothers to start eating.
âAlright, letâs eat, letâs eat.â
Two little ones cheered and jumped, climbed onto their own chairs, grabbed chopsticks, and reached out with small arms to pick up the dishes.
âJinfeng, Jinming, eat slowly, donât choke.â
Lin Qingluo smiled affectionately, watching the two little ones attentively.
âMmm.â
Both little ones nodded vigorously, their cheeks bulging in a cute manner, amusing everyone present.@@novelbin@@
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âMaster, the Imperial Palace Night Banquet has begun.â
Amid the laughter and merriment in the private room, the Emperorâs fiftieth birthday feast was also being grandly held in the palace.
Little Kingfisher relayed the message at the right time: âThe fake Second Imperial Princess really came. She is sitting on the left side of the Empress and Emperor, close to Little Prince.â
âIs Yixuan next to her?â
Lin Qingluoâs eyebrows slightly furrowed: âWhy didnât he sit with Noble Lord?â
âNoble Lord is feeling unwell and didnât attend the night banquet.â
Little Kingfisher felt puzzled, not knowing what Noble Lord was up to.
âWhat is he up to?â
Lin Qingluo shared the same sentiment: âHe deliberately set up a trap, exposing the fake princess while the night banquet was going on, yet he didnât show his face.â