Chapter 169 - 149 Medicine Master Bodhisattva
Jinya Pavilion, Pavilion Master’s reception hall.
Steam rose from the tea broth. Two tea girls prepared the tea, performed a courteous bow, and quietly stepped away without uttering a single word. Outside of the tea water being served, there was utter silence. These exceptional tea girls were nothing like the common maids posing as tea girls, flaunting themselves flamboyantly or gossiping while brewing tea. Some even intentionally accentuated their curves. It was precisely because of this distinction that employing such tea girls was a privilege reserved only for the rich and powerful.
Taking a small sip of tea, Min Ning felt somewhat restless, struggling to broach the topic of leaving the capital.
Not to mention Great Yu’s laws were rooted in filial piety, and one must not disobey orders from parents or elders. If the matter were spoken aloud and Chen Yi decided to lash out impulsively, coming to the Min family to demand accountability, grandfather and elder sister would inevitably suffer.
"I certainly didn’t expect that today, the ones meeting me would be Chen Qianhu and Min Qianhu."
The speaker was none other than Li Jisheng, Pavilion Master of Jinya Pavilion. He didn’t possess a wealthy appearance; instead, his sharp and lean features hinted at a shrewd intellect.
Though extremely prosperous, he wore plain cloth garments, adhering to Great Yu’s law banning merchants from donning silk.
"Mr. Li, you need not be overly polite. I am currently investigating matters related to the Joyful Sect. After finishing this cup of tea, I hope Mr. Li would share some insights."
Chen Yi clasped one hand in greeting and said apologetically:
"It’s not that I don’t wish to show Mr. Li courtesy, but the situation is urgent."
"Then Chen Qianhu arrived at the perfect time. Today, I happen to be auctioning off a member of the Joyful Sect."