Female martial arts fanatics only love to fight, while men fight for their lives.

Nanpu County is not well-known, especially among people in the capital.

But Lou Xiao knew it.

She secretly didn't want Nanpu County to be noticed, so she ignored Li Huaiqing's suggestion and said, "Let's talk about it later. I don't like swords that much."

So Li Huaiqing and she walked around Xiyun City, looking around, passing through the mixed market,

She relied on her good body movements, so even though she wore a wide robe with big sleeves and a hair crown, she didn't get a speck of dust on her.

But Li Huaiqing was different. Even though he was protected by the guards around him, he was always scratched by people passing by intentionally or unintentionally. His delicate brocade clothes and embroidery were soon stained with unknown stains.

He refrained from speaking, maintaining his perfect composure as he accompanied her in choosing, and he didn't spend a single penny.

Lou Xiao was becoming less and less interested. Li Huaiqing glanced at her face and said, "The caravans from all over the country should still be on the way, bringing countless treasures to celebrate your majesty's longevity.

It would be better to have someone keep an eye on the news, and when there is something new, send someone to buy it."

Why do you, the Duke of Zhenguo, need to come here in person with so much attention? How many more rumors will there be about her tomorrow?

Lou Xiao looked around and saw people staring at them blatantly or cautiously upstairs and downstairs on the streets of Xiyun Market.

The foreigners were still not afraid of her and looked her in the eye, but many people in the capital looked away, probably because they recognized her.

"What's the point of this... Oh, forget it." Maybe I shouldn't have jumped off the carriage without changing my clothes today.

Lou Xiao is still not fully accustomed to traveling as a person of "status". She stayed in Xiyun market for a long time today, and people from all walks of life who heard about her have begun to come and want to show their faces in front of her.

What she hated most was seeing flattering faces, just like when she went to the flower viewing banquet, meeting people she was not so happy to see and saying meaningless nonsense.

She was not in the mood to begin with, and was annoyed by the waves of people coming to greet her and pay her respects. She stopped and looked calm.

Now, even if there is something she likes, she can’t buy it.

Li Huaiqing stood beside her silently. Today he and her had an appointment to visit Xiyun Market, and it would soon be known to everyone in the capital. This was the result he wanted.

But the occasional glances he made towards her figure were filled with uncertainty.

He didn't know her yet, and vaguely felt that this woman was difficult for him to use, but his pride kept clamoring, so how could anyone ignore him?

Lou Xiao suddenly turned around and walked towards the street corner, "Let's go back...it's boring."

She apologized to Li Huaiqing who followed her, "I'm so sorry to bother you."

"No, it's my honor. I didn't have enough fun today, why don't we make an appointment for tomorrow..." He laughed softly and said in annoyance, "Look at me, the appointment at the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple hasn't been completed yet, but I still want more."

He was also reminding her not to forget the agreement she had made. Lou Xiao just remembered this at this moment, "Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple... well, let's talk about it later..."

She seemed to have something on her mind, and refused absentmindedly.

Li Huaiqing immediately took a step back and said, "If the shops in the capital have something new, I will go and ask Miss to give it to you. I don't know who your gift is for and when it will be needed."

It was hard for Lou Xiao to decide. After a quick tour of Xiyun City, she didn't see anything that caught her eye. As for what gift to give to her senior sister, she might have to ask Lou Hong for help.

But Li Huaiqing is also useful.

"Okay." She nodded in agreement and looked at the Li family's carriage parked at the intersection. The coachman was bowing and waiting, and saluted for Li Huaiqing's arrival.

The servants of the Li family were dressed very simply and were well-trained. They were as steady as a stone in a stream at the crowded intersection of Xiyun market. They remained calm and composed in any emergency. One could tell at first sight that they came from an extraordinary family.

"Please." Li Huaiqing took the initiative to invite her to get on the carriage. Lou Xiao didn't act pretentiously. She lifted her skirt and jumped on lightly without the help of the servants.

The contents of the carriage were similar to Li Huaiqing's own style. In the middle was a complete set of tea sets and a chess board. Incense was burning in the stove, indicating that someone had been waiting for a long time.

Li Huaiqing lifted the curtain and came in with his head down. When he looked up, he met her gaze. It must be said that from this angle, he looked like a piece of jade, carefully carved and made people's eyes light up.

Even though Lou Xiao was not moved, she had to admit that this guy was worthy of standing next to her senior sister based on his appearance.

She stretched out her hand as a "welcome" gesture for him to sit in the main seat, but Li Huaiqing sat down right opposite her, folded the folding fan in his hand and placed it next to the teacup.

"Miss Lou is tired, have a cup of tea." His slender fingers flew, making tea, washing tea, and waking tea step by step. The driver controlled the carriage very well without any bumps.

I saw ripples appearing on the water in the teacup, and the carriage started to move.

Not in her own carriage, Lou Xiao sat very straight, not even moving the pearl necklace hanging from her hair crown. She just stared at Li Huaiqing as he skillfully brewed, balanced, and divided the tea in front of her.

The strange aroma of tea filled the carriage, complementing the burning incense.

The peculiar smell on his body from the Xiyun Market was completely covered up.

The slender white fingers twisted the snow-white teacup, not knowing which one was more warm and pleasant, and gently placed it in front of her.

As if he was very satisfied that all her attention was on him, Li Huaiqing's smile was as rippling as spring water. He raised the white jade teacup and sniffed its fragrance, obviously extremely intoxicated.

Under his gaze, Lou Xiao also raised her teacup and sniffed the tea like him.

Compared to the first time when she chewed the peony like a cow, she did have some pleasure in tasting tea now, but only a little.

With Li Huaiqing demonstrating, she followed step by step. Although she didn't understand the meaning, in Li Huaiqing's eyes, it was a beautiful sight.

She has already made small changes for him, which is a good sign.

From a rude woman who was careless and didn't understand the tea ceremony, she can now learn to taste tea elegantly from him - she is capable of being reformed.

Lou Xiao didn't know that he was thinking so much. After she finished drinking the tea in the cup, the last of the tea fell into her throat with fragrance.

Although it felt good, there was an indescribable emptiness in the end.

She lowered her eyes to the bottom of the cup, turned it over, and let the light leaking from the window shine into the cup.

Li Huaiqing, who was standing opposite, said with a smile, "Miss, are you satisfied with Xi Yuchun?"

Lou Xiao raised her eyes to look at him, and opened her red lips slightly, about to say something.

But it was soon interrupted. The carriage stopped at some point, and the servant who was waiting beside it whispered to Li Huaiqing at the window where he was sitting.

"Master, the carriage of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has blocked our way."

After Lou Xiao finished speaking, she heard a familiar voice. It was the driver who usually took her to the palace.

"Miss, please forgive me for being late. Please go back home."

"Lou Hong asked you to come?" Lou Xiao nodded to Li Huaiqing and said, "Let's make an appointment tomorrow, Li Huaiqing."

"Okay, I'll wait."