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Chapter 76 This girl is no ordinary person.
The little beggars nodded at the same time, clearly agreeing with Yuanbao's words.

“Brother Bao, why do you think the girl is helping us? We’re not related to her at all,” another beggar muttered in a low voice.

He had been begging for so many years and had never met such a kind person.

Yuanbao had never encountered anything like this before. He lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying, "Perhaps it's just because the young lady is kind-hearted and pities us."

Another person said, "Why should we beggars think about these things? We will repay whoever gives us food."

Yuanbao nodded and said, "That's right. The young lady is beautiful and keeps to herself. Who knows when she might be in danger? That will be the time for us to repay her."

The eyes of the few little coal-coal boys suddenly lit up. Their daily, repetitive begging life suddenly had a goal: to protect the girl.

Song You'an waited quietly in the side hall, but the servant hadn't clearly explained how long she would have to wait.

Leave your perfume and go?

It would also make her seem impolite, since Miss Li had specifically sent her the invitation.

The tea on the table was getting cold, and it wasn't until a maid came in to replace it that she caught up with her and asked, "May I ask what your young lady is busy with? How long will I have to wait?"

The maid said, "Please be patient, young lady. My young lady is currently learning etiquette from the palace instructors. There are set times for this, and she must learn for the full duration."

"The palace maids?"

Song Youan recalled the period dramas she had watched, where the girls who learned etiquette from the palace maids were all preparing to enter the palace to serve the emperor.

The maidservant nodded with a meaningful smile and left without saying anything more.

Song Youan could roughly guess what was going on. She had met Miss Li twice; she was gentle and elegant, with a kind nature, and stood out among the many noble ladies.

Furthermore, as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Su's family, it was not surprising that she entered the palace as a concubine.

She obediently continued to wait, and about half an hour later, footsteps were heard outside the side hall.

"Miss Song, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Today, Li Chuyou wore a bright orange dress, the color of which could not conceal her fair complexion and delicate features.

Song Youan stood up and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Miss."

Li Chuyou gestured for Song Youan to sit down and talk, while she herself leaned back on the soft couch in the main seat to stretch her neck, saying helplessly, "I've been standing for several hours, and my body is stiff, so I won't stand on ceremony with Miss Song."

As soon as she finished speaking, a maidservant stepped forward to massage her shoulders.

Thinking back to her first meeting with Li Chuyou and Zhu Ling, she was more nervous around Zhu Ling, while Li Chuyou made her feel much more approachable.

But now, only a month later, the feeling has completely changed.

She could face Zhu Ling with ease and composure, but she felt somewhat restrained and uncomfortable around Li Chuyou at this moment.

This might be related to her learning that she was going to enter the palace as a concubine, but Song You'an didn't think too much about it.

She took out the perfume she had prepared and explained to Li Chuyou in detail that she had originally prepared perfume for him.

Upon hearing this, Li Chuyou smiled slightly and said, "Miss Song, there's no need to be so polite. Perfume is a precious commodity in the capital these days. I've already accepted one bottle on behalf of my mother, so how could I possibly accept another one for free?"

"This humble woman wishes to express her gratitude to you, Miss. Please accept this gift," Song Youan said softly.

Li Chuyou looked at her, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating, and then stopped again after glancing at the servants in the room.

After hesitating for a moment, she raised her hand and ordered, "You may all leave now." Several maids bowed and took their leave. Song You'an looked at Li Chuyou with some confusion.

She smiled gently, slowly straightened up on the soft seat, and said, "If anyone should say thank you, it should be me thanking you, young lady."

"Thank me?" Song You'an was taken aback, her face showing confusion. "Why do you say that, Miss?"

Li Chuyou's pretty face flushed slightly, and she lowered her eyes shyly before slowly saying, "That day, I wore the perfume you gave to my mother when I went to the palace to see the Empress Dowager. The fragrance emanated from my body, leaving a trail of scent wherever I went. Coincidentally, the Emperor was also in Yongning Palace that day. For the first time in so many years, he seriously focused his gaze on me alone..."

Having said all she could say, Li Chuyou felt extremely ashamed and quickly stopped talking.

She looked up in a fluster, her eyes filled with a hint of panic, like a fawn's: "I misspoke, please pretend you didn't hear me, young lady?"

Song Youan smiled gently and nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, Miss, I didn't hear anything."

Is this enough to make a rich young lady blush and her heart race? For a modern woman like her, it's far too plain.

Don’t understand, but respect.

Li Chuyou calmed her racing heart and said softly, "Anyway, thank you for the perfume, Miss. I know that the perfume has become popular among the young ladies of various households, but I am the number one in the Emperor's eyes, and that is enough."

"It is my honor to be able to do my part to help Miss," Song Youan said.

Li Chuyou looked towards the door and softly called out, "Yu'er."

Li Chuyou's personal maid, Yu'er, walked in gracefully and said, "Go and fetch the gold belt that the Emperor gave me."

"Yes."

Song Youan was somewhat alarmed, having already discerned Li Chuyou's intentions.

“Miss, that was a gift from the Emperor. I cannot accept it,” Song Youan said quickly.

What incredible luck she's had today! She just received a box of jewelry from the Lady of Fuyang, and now the eldest daughter of the Duke of Su's mansion is going to give her a gold belt bestowed by the emperor.

Li Chuyou smiled but remained silent, as if she had already made up her mind.

Before long, Yu'er returned carrying the gold belt. Song You'an only glanced at it and was almost blinded by its brilliance.

The exact material is still unknown, but the large area of ​​pure gold patterns and rubies and sapphires inlaid on the waistband is already dazzling enough.

Such a corset must be paired with an extremely luxurious embroidered robe to complement it perfectly. How could a common merchant like myself bear such an expensive gift?

"Miss, this is too precious, I... dare not accept it."

That's right, she didn't dare accept it.

“There’s nothing I wouldn’t dare to do.” Li Chuyou regained her usual calm expression and looked at Song Youan, saying, “Miss Song probably thinks that with your current status, this gold belt is of no use to you other than for decoration.”

"But I know that Miss Song is no ordinary person, and one day you will need her."

Song Youan was slightly taken aback, and seeing the seriousness in Li Chuyou's voice, it was clear that he was not joking.

"Thank you, Miss, for being so kind as to bestow such a precious gift upon me." Song You'an seemed to be touched by Li Chuyou's attitude and words, and she did not refuse again.

Seeing this, Li Chuyou smiled with satisfaction: "I said, it's not Miss Song thanking me, but me thanking you, Miss. Moreover, this isn't a reward, it's a gift!"

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