Reunion at the Flower Market

"I'm not going far, just to the bird and flower market for a look." Zhao Chang Ge quickly interjected, then stepped forward to hug her Second Brother's arm, shaking it playfully: "If Second Brother is worried, just send more guards along!"

"Wait until I'm off duty..."

"I must go today!" Zhao Chang Ge insisted. If she couldn't buy a replacement Spring Orchid today, she wouldn't be able to conceal the fact that the other pot had vanished.

She dared not take such small matters lightly.

"...Alright! But don't stray too far from the guards," Zhao Chang Xing instructed.

"Second Brother, I'll bring you a gift when I return!" Zhao Chang Ge said happily.

Zhao Chang Xing helplessly shook his head, then called a few personal guards and instructed them to escort Zhao Chang Ge out.

After everything was arranged, he returned to his lesson.

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Meanwhile, Zhao Chang Ge was still immersed in the excitement of going out "alone."

Soon, the carriage left the city, rattling along the road towards the bird and flower market.

When the carriage stopped near the market, Zhao Chang Ge immediately jumped down, with several guards following closely behind.

As for her, like an excited kitten, she frolicked about, carefully examining every tree and bush.

Her spatial realm was too empty; it needed many more things.

Previously, she had feared buying too much would arouse her Second Brother's suspicion, so she had restrained herself. But today was different—after all, these guards wouldn't remember how much she bought or what she used it for.

So, today she had to seize the opportunity to buy a lot!

After all, such opportunities didn't come often.

As a result, each guard following behind her carried arms full of colorful potted flowers and plants.

After strolling around, Zhao Chang Ge finally reached her target—the orchid stall.

Here, there were many types of orchids of varying grades. Of course, precious and rare orchids seldom appeared in such places, but it wasn't impossible.

Her goal today was to see if she could be lucky enough to find a rare wild orchid. Or at least, she needed a pot that looked similar to the Purple Spring Orchid to temporarily replace it, to avoid its disappearance being discovered.

"Come and see the orchids! Wild orchids here!"

Just as Zhao Chang Ge was searching everywhere, a loud hawker's cry rang out.

Immediately, quite a few people gathered around the stall.

"I'll take these three pots!"

"They don't look bad, wild orchids. This time, I should be able to sell them for a good sum."

"Tsk, but such precious orchids, I'm afraid one can't afford to keep them without money."

"..."

Amidst the bustling crowd, with the help of her guards, Zhao Chang Ge squeezed her way in.

As soon as she saw the three pots of orchids placed on the ground, her eyes lit up.

Among them was a wild purple Spring Orchid!

Though not entirely identical to the pot her mother had given her, it was still extremely similar.

"How much is this pot of flowers?"

Zhao Chang Ge was about to open her mouth to ask the price when another voice spoke before her.

She instinctively turned her head to look. The moment she saw the person, she felt as if struck by lightning—why was it them?!

Just then, two pairs of eyes simultaneously swept towards her.

Zhao Chang Ge instantly froze.

She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure, gently nodded in greeting, and quickly averted her gaze.

But all her actions did not escape the eyes of Pei Yan and the person beside him.

Pei Yan smiled faintly, as if unconcerned.

In contrast, the guard standing next to him observed her with great interest.

This Young Lady Zhao always reacted as if seeing a ghost whenever she saw his master, then tried to appear calm. Looking at it again and again, it was indeed a bit amusing.