Chapter 177 Second Update
On Lake Heart Island, there were three paths divided. Aside from Cherry Blossom Grove Path, which was reserved exclusively for the Imperial Family and the most prominent Aristocratic Gentry Clans, the other two were open for casual enjoyment. To facilitate this, Ju Nanyi further divided these two paths, reserving one exclusively for female guests and the other for male guests.
Moreover, the scenery on each path wasn’t significantly different. However, at a few scenic spots, Ju Nanyi cleverly arranged the Hundred Flowers Garden, which was favored by female guests, and some entertaining games for the male guests.
Qi Jin stopped Mu Qingfeng and three others. As someone from the Crown Prince’s retinue, having accompanied the Crown Prince to the Youchun Workshop a few times before, Mu Qingfeng and his companions didn’t suspect anything amiss, although they couldn’t fathom why this Close Retainer of the Crown Prince had called out to them.
"Lord Qi—" The four men paid their respects, and Qi Jin, without saying much, turned and walked away.
The four exchanged glances and followed, Qi Jin giving them no chance to speak, quickly making his way through the bustling crowd.
After walking a distance, Mu Qingfeng cast a puzzled glance around, yet they were still within the male guests’ area. Although they were approaching the area where male and female guests were divided, they were still within the male guests’ section, and it seemed abrupt to inquire further.
True to form, when Qi Jin was less than five meters away from the female guests’ area, he stopped and turned around with a smile.
"Gentlemen, I have a favor to ask of you," Qi Jin said with a sheepish smile, scratching his head as if embarrassed to speak.
The men were startled, their first thought being that they were unlikely to be of much help. But when a servant of the Crown Prince came to them, they had no reason to refuse, other than feeling unexpectedly honored.