"Haha, I remember, I remember. This kid, it’s impressive he managed to pull off something like this." The Emperor also recalled and couldn’t help but laugh when he thought of the incident.
"So, when there’s a chance, let’s find out who this young lady really is." The Empress Dowager curbed her curiosity, "But now is not the time."
The Emperor nodded in agreement.
...
At this moment, Qi Haoxuan had already welcomed Tianmiao into the Prince Mansion and instructed someone to prepare a meal.
"Tian..." Qi Haoxuan smiled awkwardly, "Can I call you Tiantian?"
Tianmiao smiled and nodded.
Qi Haoxuan immediately expressed his delight, "Tiantian, the other day I saw you at the tavern, and by the time I went up, you were gone. Ah, Tiantian, what do you like to eat? Ah, Tiantian..." Qi Haoxuan chattered away but suddenly found himself at a loss for words. He just felt a sense of immense joy in his chest. Looking at the person in front of him, he felt very satisfied.
"I like all kinds of delicious food, fine clothes, and beautiful jewelry." Tianmiao slightly tilted her head and joyfully watched the grinning Qi Haoxuan, who didn’t know what to say.
Qi Haoxuan’s eyes lit up, "I like those things too. The chef in my mansion is an Imperial Chef I asked my elder brother for. I also like good-looking clothes. My favorite is various jade objects, especially white jade."
"Then our hobbies are quite similar." Tianmiao smiled. The life of a carefree aristocrat is truly delightful, just eating, drinking, and having fun all day, with the only worry being how to enjoy it all.
"Let’s have a meal first and then wait for news about your younger brother and sister. Don’t worry, I will definitely help you find them." Qi Haoxuan almost patted his chest to assure her but stopped when he realized the gesture was not very graceful.
The Guard Leader originally felt very conflicted and helpless as he went to the inn, silently cursing how he was supposed to find anyone without any information.
But when he reached the inn, he felt the prince’s reasoning was spot on.
A handsome young boy leading a few-year-old girl. At first glance, he was sure it was these two. The boy looked about fifteen or sixteen, holding the hand of a three or four-year-old girl who looked like a porcelain doll. Their appearance was so striking. Upon inquiry, they were indeed relatives of that Miss Tian. Task perfectly completed; he just needed to bring them back.
When Dong Xiao and Kong Hou arrived at the Prince Mansion, they saw Tianmiao having a meal while Qi Haoxuan was eagerly introducing the dishes to her.
Seeing Kong Hou and Dong Xiao arrive, Qi Haoxuan exclaimed, "No wonder you’re Tiantian’s relatives; you’re all so good-looking. Come, come, brother, sister, come have a meal, you must be hungry."
Kong Hou and Dong Xiao were speechless inside, thinking, "Who are you calling brother and sister?" The way he called them was so familiar, it started to blur the lines.
"This is Kong Hou, and this is Dong Xiao." Tianmiao simply introduced.
"You can call me Big Brother Qi, or Brother Haoxuan." Qi Haoxuan put on what he thought was a very friendly smile, "You must be hungry, right? Come over and eat together, eat together."
Kong Hou and Dong Xiao politely nodded and sat down.
...
Qi Haoxuan felt that his life finally had direction now.
In the morning, after Tianmiao finished washing up, they would have breakfast together. Qi Haoxuan then asked Tianmiao, "Tiantian, how about I show you around the Capital City today?"
"Sure." Tianmiao nodded.
Kong Hou and Dong Xiao, however, expressed their desire to stay and rest at the Prince Mansion. Qi Haoxuan called the Steward over, instructed him to take good care of Kong Hou and Dong Xiao, and then left with Tianmiao.