âYoung Lady, itâs not that I donât want to help you, but I truly do not have the ability!â She did have money, but to use it to help a complete stranger? Tang Doudou expressed that she couldnât do it.
In addition, this woman was a braindead person that had left her hometown to come all the way here without ample preparation for the sake of the Steadfast Prince who she had never seen previously. Tang Doudou expressed that she wasnât saintly Mary Sue enough to help such an idiot.
The woman still refused to let go and clung to Tang Doudou.
âAunt, Iâm begging you. Please take pity, youâve seen what I just went through, please help me!
âIf you donât help me, Iâll definitely starve to death. Itâs already been three days since I last ate.
âAunt, please give me some food! Wuuwuuwuuâ¦â
Baili Yu originally wanted to berate this woman, but Tang Doudou just ripped her garment then pulled Baili Yu to walk away. âHusband, letâs go.â
The woman stared dazedly at the ripped piece of garment left in her hand. She never imagined that Tang Doudou would be so heartless as to leave just like that.
Whenever she encountered elderly ladies in the past, they would always give her some money out of pity. That was why she had targeted the only elderly lady here and purposefully collapsed at her feet.
Unexpectedly, this ended up being the result.
Unwillingness flashed through her heart. She glanced around tearfully, but most of the spectators had already left. The only few that were left were vulgar looking men that were pointing at her as they snickered rudely.
She looked away in disgust. These disgusting men!
âLady, are you alright?â Just as she was wondering what to do next, a shadow suddenly fell over her head and there came the pleasant voice of a man.
The woman looked up. The manâs face wasnât visible because his back was against the sun.
However, based on his figure and his voice, she was pretty sure that he was a very good-looking man. From his shoes, she could tell that he was quite wealthy as well.
She analyzed these factors in an instant, then made a pitiful expression and shook her head softly. âMany thanks, Sir, Iâm⦠fine.â
âThereâs no point acting in front of me. Get up, I have a business deal for you.â The manâs voice had initially contained some trace of gentleness, but now it was filled with icy ridicule.
The woman abruptly lifted her head. âWho are you?â
âWho I am isnât important. In addition, isnât it your groupâs principle not to ask for the identity of the clients?â replied the man coldly.
The woman furrowed her brows as she pursed her lips. How had this man recognized her when she was in this disguise?
The man saw her confusion and chuckled. His laughter contained a strange feeling. âFu Yunliu, Palace Head Fu, Lady Fuâ¦â
âI get it! Letâs go!â The woman swiftly got up from the ground. There was no trace of that earlier weak and pitiful manner left. She casually brushed back her loose hair and said, âFind me a quiet place to eat.â
The man smiled, then turned and walked away.
The two walked, at first one behind the other, but later, they gradually left while walking side by side.
Tang Doudou stepped out from behind a lantern and gazed after the two thoughtfully.
Of course, she was also extremely shocked.
She thought that the palace head of Flowing Clouds Palace was a man, she had even suspected Gu Xun of being the palace head. It had never occurred to her that Fu Yunliu was actually a woman.
It was no wonder that there were so many young handsome men in Flowing Clouds Palace. It was probably because their palace head was a woman that was a fan of beautiful guys. This was probably the reason why she came to find the Steadfast Prince. Based on how different her personality was before and after the incident, it seemed that she really was a strong actress.
âI know that man,â said Baili Yu who was standing behind her.
Tang Doudou was surprised. âYou know him?â
Baili Yu glanced towards her. âHeâs very familiar.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âThen heâs a close acquaintance?â Tang Doudou rubbed her chin, then laughed strangely. âBased on how they were acting, they definitely arenât up to anything good. Since weâre not far from Huai City anyways, letâs just stay here for a few more days. Iâll come up with a way to contact Jun Xin.â
However, before they even made it to the inn, they bumped into Nan Maner on the way.
âWhy are you guys still out here?â Nan Maner walked up to grab Tang Doudouâs arm.
âWe were watching a street show.â
Nan Maner asked, âWhatâs fun about a street show?â
âIt really wasnât very interesting.â Tang Doudou shrugged, then asked, âHow about you? Did you finish your matter?â
When this was brought up, Nan Maner immediately started cursing. âThat damned bastard! He said heâd be waiting here for me, but Iâve already searched through this entire Green Maple City and thereâs no trace of him!â
âWho?â
âA very loathsome guy. Forget it, letâs stop talking about him.â Nan Maner pouted, then she glanced at them. âWhat are you guys planning to do now? This is already very close to Huai City. Do you guys plan to rush back, or wait and see?â
âLetâs figure out the situation first.â Tang Doudou rubbed her chin. This wasnât a good place to talk, butâ¦
âManer, are you busy with anything else right now?â
âNo, I only came here with you guys to look for this person, but since I canât find him, Iâll probably leave in a few days,â replied Nan Maner.
Tang Doudou giggled mischievously. âYouâre not looking for your man anymore?â
Nan Manerâs face flushed and she mumbled, âI thought that he was following you, so I followed you as well. However, even after so many days, he didnât show up at allâ¦â
âWhy would he follow me out of the blue? However, I do know where he currently is and I have a way to contact him. I have my hands full right now and canât make a clone of myself to go look for him⦠I wonder if thereâs someone thatâs willing to help me?â Tang Doudou lightly lifted Nan Manerâs chin. âHm? Maner? Are you willing?â
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