Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Despite the clamor and bustle within the Yan residence, Ji Nuan finally arrived in the capital at dusk the following day after continuous travel. The carriage slowly pulled up to the gates of the Sifang Pavilion, the capital's largest inn, and came to a steady stop. Seeing this, the waiter enthusiastically took the reins and, with a beaming smile, led Ji Nuan into the spacious, brightly lit lobby.

The shopkeeper, with his chubby belly, looked like a smiling Maitreya Buddha as he walked out from behind the counter and greeted us enthusiastically, "Oh, what a distinguished guest! Miss, would you like a room in one of the best rooms?"

The shopkeeper's cheerful expression brightened Ji Nuan's mood. She mimicked the shopkeeper's tone and playfully responded, "Oh, boss, you're so blessed! I wonder if there's any vacancies in the Tianzi room?"

The shopkeeper was clearly not expecting to meet such a strikingly beautiful and witty girl, and was momentarily stunned. But then, he was infected by Ji Nuan's playfulness and burst into laughter. "What a funny girl! Shunzi, why don't you take her upstairs to show me the room?"

Under Shunzi's guidance, Ji Nuan slowly walked up the stairs and came to Room No. 2.

The room is spacious and bright, and is cleanly and elegantly decorated, giving people a sense of freshness and comfort at first glance.

Ji Nuan was very satisfied with the environment here, so she took out two taels of silver from her pocket and gave it to Shunzi with a smile. Shunzi immediately smiled and thanked her repeatedly: "Thank you for the reward, young lady! If you need anything else, just tell me to do it."

Ji Nuan smiled slightly and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you to prepare some hot water and ask the kitchen to make some exquisite side dishes."

Shunzi readily agreed: "Okay! Miss, please wait a moment. I will prepare it for you right away."

When Ji Nuan finished washing up, Shunzi knocked on the door with steaming hot food.

Ji Nuan opened the door and stepped aside to let Shunzi into the house.

When Shunzi placed the food on the table one by one and was about to turn around and leave, Ji Nuan had already sat down at the table leisurely, with a somewhat casual and friendly tone: "Brother, do you have anything else to do? If not, why not sit down and chat with me?"

Shunzi didn't lose his bearing because of Ji Nuan's polite words. He stood respectfully two steps away from Ji Nuan with a humble smile on his face. "Miss, if you want to know anything, just ask. I will tell you everything I can. It's my great honor to be able to stand here and listen to you speak."

Ji Nuan picked up the chopsticks and spoke in a casual manner, "I heard that there are so many dignitaries in the capital that a falling tile could hit a fifth-rank official. I'm new here and unfamiliar with the place, so I'm afraid I might get into trouble. So, I want to learn more about the situation here. Young man, if you know anything, feel free to tell me, no matter what."

Shunzi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glad that the girl in front of him did not ask him about the complicated family secrets. Otherwise, even if he received the reward, he would not dare to say more.

He gathered himself and began to narrate, "Let me begin with what I know. Besides the Imperial City, the capital is divided into four major districts. The east is inhabited by high-ranking officials and dignitaries, whose mansions have deep and spacious courtyards and wide alleys."