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"Now... it's time to go shopping with Xiaoxiao."
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Chapter 114 Rouge and Face Powder
After breakfast, Li Zhaoning suggested, "I also need to attend to some official business, so I'll give you a ride on my way."
"Have fun!" Hu Chanyuan smiled radiantly as she waved goodbye to the three of them from the hall entrance.
Her radiant gaze passed over Li Zhaoning and Su Zhixiao, like sticky honey, lingering on Su Mu, her eyes sparkling.
Between them, there was an unspoken affection, almost as if it could be drawn into visible threads in the air.
Su Zhixiao, with her keen perception, immediately noticed the undisguised, intense gaze Hu Chanyuan cast at her brother, and let out a soft hum.
A sound, carrying the coquettishness and dissatisfaction unique to young girls.
Without a word, she tightly grasped Su Mu's arm and pulled him towards the luxurious royal carriage outside the door. Su Mu turned back to apologize to Hu Chanyuan.
With a smile and a wave of his hand, he was half-pushed and half-pulled into the carriage by Xiaoxiao. The wheels rolled and the carriage drove away from the Prince's Mansion.
Inside the carriage, Su Zhixiao remained vigilant, still remembering Li Zhaoning's earlier intimacy with Su Mu, and involuntarily pressed herself tightly against Su Mu.
The side seems to be using this as a silent way to assert sovereignty.
Li Zhaoning, feigning sleep on the side, as if deep in thought about court affairs, secretly transmitted her voice to Su Mu: "Mu'er, just now Aunt Ning was at Xiaoxiao..."
"Holding you like that, I hope I didn't cause you any trouble?"
Su Mu smiled inwardly, his voice carrying a hint of indulgence towards his woman: "Zhao Ning can do whatever she wants to me. With me here, there's no need for further explanation."
consider."
Receiving such a doting response, Li Zhaoning's lips unconsciously curved into a slight smile. She certainly wouldn't be so willful as to put Su Mu in a difficult position, but she could...
Hearing his promise still warmed my heart.
The carriage slowly came to a stop at a bustling intersection in the east of the city.
Since I was accompanying Xiaoxiao shopping, we naturally looked at women's items. This place was a famous women's market in Qingzhou City, specializing in rouge and face powder.
The place was filled with pink silks and satins, and only female cultivators and young ladies from various families came and went. Even the shopkeepers were all women.
"We've arrived." Li Zhaoning opened her eyes and glanced out the window. "I'll leave you here. Go and have some fun."
"Thank you, Aunt Ning/Your Highness." Su Mu and Su Zhixiao said in unison, and then got off the carriage.
Watching the Prince's carriage disappear around the street corner, Su Zhixiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, but then she looked around warily again.
Although it was still early, the shops were only just beginning to take down their doors, and the streets were relatively sparsely populated, with only a few female cultivators in twos and threes. But Su Muting...
His tall stature and handsome face still attracted many gazes, some bold and some shy.
Su Zhixiao felt as if she were facing a formidable enemy, tightening her grip on Su Mubo's arm even more. Behind her veil, her bright eyes sharply swept over the onlookers.
The woman seemed to be silently declaring ownership.
Su Mu noticed her little movement, smiled inwardly, and cooperated by reaching out to naturally and affectionately put his arm around her slender waist.
This action immediately caused Zhou Guo's probing gazes to avert awkwardly. The warmth and firm support emanating from his palm made Su...
Zhi Xiao was secretly delighted, and the slight displeasure she had felt earlier dissipated.
"What's gotten into Xiaoxiao this time? Why is she so jealous?"
"...The streets are getting more crowded. Xiaoxiao is afraid of getting separated from her brother, isn't she?" Su Zhixiao's face flushed, and she quickly made up an excuse, her voice coming through her face.
The gauze felt a bit stuffy.
Su Mu looked up and saw that the streets in the morning light were only a few female cultivators strolling by, not as crowded as she had described. If not for...
With the Grand Gathering of Prodigies approaching, cultivators from all directions are flocking to the event, making this time of day even more deserted than usual.
He saw through her intentions but didn't point it out. He just smiled and pinched her waist, saying affectionately, "Okay, then I'll have to hold Xiaoxiao tight so she doesn't really get lost."
"Having said that, he took her hand and strolled toward the nearest elegantly decorated tobacco shop."
When choosing gifts for the senior female disciples in the sect, rouge and face powder are indeed an excellent choice. They are usually lazy and carefree, spending their days at the sect.
Internally, she doesn't have high demands for external possessions; a few small trinkets are enough to satisfy her. Of course, handmade ornaments or carefully prepared dishes by Su Mu are also acceptable.
Except for homemade pastries.
Interestingly, the senior female disciples' habit of paying attention to makeup and grooming only gradually developed after spending more time with Su Mu.
She only shows a more refined and charming side to Su Mu, a side that transcends her usual lazy image.
Su Mu selected the rouge with exceptional care and attention. He picked up a box of bright red rouge, twirled it gently between his fingers, and examined its color and texture carefully against the light.
He muttered to himself, "This box of colors is too vibrant and doesn't suit Third Senior Sister's temperament, but it perfectly complements Fifth Senior Sister's radiant beauty."
He picked up another box of delicate watercolor powder, gently testing the powder on the back of his hand. "Hmm, this powder has a smooth texture and soft colors. Fifth Uncle and..."
Fourth Uncle should be suitable for it.
Not only did he meticulously select makeup products for other women, but he also remembered the physical characteristics of his senior uncles and sisters within the sect with remarkable clarity, which impressed those standing nearby.
Su Zhixiao couldn't help but pout, letting out a few dissatisfied hums through her nose.
"Brother, you're examining things so carefully, even considering the color and texture of the powder. Could it be that you're planning to have your senior sisters and uncles dress you up after returning to the sect?"
Line them up in a row, so that your brother can admire them properly one by one? Her words were filled with bitterness.
Su Mu had anticipated that this little jealous person would get upset, so she wasn't surprised at all. Instead, she smiled calmly and said, "What Xiaoxiao said makes sense. Gifts are a must."
Appropriateness brings joy to both oneself and others.
As he spoke, he gestured to the proprietress behind the counter. The proprietress understood immediately and retrieved two boxes from under the counter, each with exceptionally fine packaging.
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Exquisite rouge and face powder were respectfully presented to Su Zhixiao.
Su Zhixiao immediately recognized it as a gift Su Mu had prepared for her. Her eyes lit up, and the jealousy she felt vanished instantly.
She knew it! How could her brother have forgotten hers! The quality of the gift was secondary; what mattered was the sentiment that was constantly remembered and cherished in his heart.
That was the treasure she longed for most.
Judging from Xiaoxiao's reaction, she must have guessed it all along? Su Mu turned to look at her, a knowing smile in his eyes.
"Hmph~ Of course!" Su Zhixiao immediately became smug, hands on her hips, chin held high, her veil unable to conceal her radiant smile.
Yang said, "Xiaoxiao is an incredibly clever little detective! How could she possibly hide my little scheme from me?"
"Oh? That's a pity," Su Mu shook his head with feigned regret, making a move to take back the two exquisite gift boxes. "I was thinking of giving the little detective one..."
The surprise has been discovered, so it seems I'll keep the gift for now and give it to the little detective another time.
"No!" Su Zhixiao immediately panicked, lunging forward like a cat and grabbing Su Mu's waist, practically hanging on him.
"The little detective isn't surprised, but my brother's kitten is! Brother, give the gift to Xiaoxiao!"
Seeing her adorable, spoiled act, Su Mu's heart melted. She quickly handed the gift back to her and soothed her, saying, "Okay, okay."
Okay, here you go, all of it. Now, let your brother test the colors on the kitten, paint it a pretty big, colorful face?
Su Zhixiao naturally liked the suggestion, but after careful consideration, she felt it was inappropriate. "This makeup is for my brother; if I do it now..."
It's all hidden behind this veil, so it's not very meaningful.
"Tonight... tonight brother will carefully apply the lipstick, especially the red lips... then Xiaoxiao will give them a nice kiss on brother's body..."
Author's words
The mountain is famous
The fox clan royal family's settings have been changed as follows: The fox clan royal family has consisted only of women for generations, relying on the secret of "bloodline creation."
The lineage is passed down through generations. Li Qinghan and Hu Chanyuan come from a branch of the clan with a weak bloodline, and although their clansmen are thus affected by this...
Though not outwardly prominent, she possessed a unique talent for array formations, thus retaining her royal status. Li Qinghan and Hu Chanyuan were related by bloodline...
She was atavistic, hence her stunningly beautiful appearance.
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Chapter 114 A Gift for Aunt Ning
Su Mu gently pushed a considerable sum of spirit stones onto the counter of the rouge shop. Upon seeing this, the proprietress quickly waved her hand to refuse, her face showing genuine...
Sincere gratitude:
"Mr. Su, you're too kind. Our shop's current success is entirely thanks to your discerning eye and generous investment. These spirit stones..."
I absolutely cannot accept it.
Su Mu's expression was gentle yet firm as he insisted on handing the spirit stones to her, his tone leaving no room for argument: "One thing at a time. My initial investment was..."
They value your reliable supply and excellent craftsmanship.
Now that the transaction is complete, the outstanding amount should be paid. You simply need to continue using such high-quality materials and maintaining such excellent craftsmanship, which will benefit both of us.
This is the biggest positive development for Fang.
This rouge shop is extremely meticulous in its selection of ingredients. The proprietress personally leads a group of female workers to carefully control every step of the process, and the products are highly regarded by the sect members.
The unanimous praise from his senior brothers and sisters was precisely the reason he chose to invest in this shop.
Seeing Su Mu's resolute attitude, the proprietress refrained from further formalities, respectfully accepting the spirit stones with both hands and bowing deeply: "I understand, thank you Su."
Sir. "She personally escorted the two to the shop entrance and watched them walk toward the next shop."
After leaving the cosmetics shop, Su Mu and Su Zhixiao strolled into a nearby clothing store specializing in silks and satins.
The store is elegantly furnished and specializes in women's clothing. The styles are conservative, yet meticulous attention to detail is evident in the tailoring, with harmonious color combinations.
A subtle and elegant charm.
Su Mu's gaze swept over rows of gorgeous clothes, finally settling on a black dress displayed in a prominent position.
The long dress was made of exquisite material, its color as serene as night, its style simple and elegant, without excessive embellishment, relying solely on its flowing lines and exquisite craftsmanship.
The tailoring itself outlined a restrained yet noble air. He gazed at it for a moment, lost in thought.
“Brother Yan has been staring at this black dress for a long time,” Su Zhixiao gently moved closer to him, mimicking his focused expression as she carefully examined the hem of the dress.
"Perhaps he's thinking about which woman next to him would be suitable to wear it?"
Su Mu turned her head and saw her eager look. She couldn't help but smile and tease her: "Doesn't our Xiaoxiao call herself a 'little detective'?"
Why don't you guess who your brother is thinking of?
"Guess if you want!" Su Zhixiao immediately straightened her back, her eyes sparkling behind her veil, revealing the focused expression she usually showed when wielding a sword.
She extended a slender finger, gesturing towards the exhibit, and analyzed, "Hmm...this dress has a subdued color and an elegant style. Although not flashy, its lines flow..."
The design is exquisite in every detail, and not just any woman could pull it off; it is best suited for someone with a calm temperament and graceful demeanor.
"And look at the length of this skirt; only a tall and slender person can truly bring out its charm, otherwise it will just look cumbersome and sloppy."
"Furthermore, the ample space left in the cut at the waist and chest indicates that this woman must have an excellent figure, voluptuous and well-proportioned."