"Miss Yan, this old woman has been awaiting you for some time. This way, please."
The moment Yan Ruxue stepped out of her carriage, the proprietor of the Drunken Immortal Tower came forward with a beaming smile, then promptly escorted her to a courtyard behind the establishment.
A bamboo fence enclosed the courtyard, where ordinary fruits and vegetables grew. At its center stood a bamboo house that looked quite elegant.
"Miss Yan, Her Highness is already waiting for you in the bamboo house."
The proprietor of the Drunken Immortal Tower bowed to Yan Ruxue.
"Sorry for the trouble."
Yan Ruxue nodded and entered the courtyard with her maid, Chunyan, heading toward the bamboo house.
When they reached the house, Chunyan knocked on the door for her mistress.
Footsteps soon sounded from within.
The door opened, revealing an exceptionally beautiful woman before Chunyan.
At the sight of her, Chunyan froze.
It was her first time seeing a woman as beautiful as her mistress.
"I am Qin Mujiu. It is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Yan."
Qin Siyao bowed to Yan Ruxue, appearing both exceedingly respectful and warm.
It was almost as though Qin Siyao had known Yan Ruxue for a long time and admired her for years, only now finally getting to meet her.
"You are far too courteous, Your Highness."
Yan Ruxue returned the bow, her every movement graceful and dignified.
"I should be the one paying my respects to Your Highness Princess Qinyang. You have endured a tiring journey, and as your host, I should have invited you to a banquet. Instead, you had to invite me. If word got out, people might accuse me of having no manners."
"What are you saying, Sister Ruxue...? Please, come inside. I have already prepared the dishes. All that was missing