Ji Ruofeng truly seemed to have merely been passing by. After exchanging a few words and sparring verbally, he took his leave.
But Gu Hui did not believe his nonsense. That man never rose early without profit to be made.
"Your Highness, shall we follow him?"
As Ji Ruofeng departed, a young woman dressed as a maid approached with tea and pastries in hand, asking respectfully.
"No need. What he values is intelligence and the reputation of Hundred Dawn Hall. At least for now, he has no reason to make an enemy of me.
But we cannot let down our guard either. I do not want certain matters of the imperial family to be transparent in that man's eyes!"
"Yes!"
The next day, Gu Hui brought only one maid with him. Dressed plainly, he stepped out of the prince's residence and walked through Apocalypse City.
He entered a cloth shop that appeared rather grand.
"Welcome, young master, welcome! The weather has recently turned colder. Would you like a fine fur robe? We have just received a new batch of fabric."
Seeing such an extraordinary young master, the young shopkeeper immediately stepped forward with an enthusiastic introduction. Though Gu Hui wore few valuable accessories, that unique air about him alone marked him as no ordinary person.
"I need an outfit of white. Make it according to the finest style you have here. This is the deposit. Can I collect it in three days?" As he spoke, he placed a silver ingot on the table.
"Of course!" The shopkeeper's face immediately broke into a smile at the sight of the silver, and he promptly gave his assurance.
As Gu Hui turned his head, he saw a peerless beauty with astonishing looks and an enchanting demeanor. Her skin was like snow, fair