Wufu left the Hundred Treasures Silver Building and returned to the inn where they were staying, heading straight for Ah Jiu's room.
"You're back? I was just about to come get you so we could go have dinner together," Ah Jiu said, clearly delighted to see her.
"No rush, I just heard some news from Shopkeeper Lin. Guess what it's about?" Wufu asked as she naturally took a sip of tea he had handed her.
"Oh? What is it?"
"Shopkeeper Lin said this year is Empress Dowager of Nanyue's sixtieth birthday, and the imperial court even dispatched an imperial envoy from the Ministry of Rites to seek out rare treasures for the Empress Dowager's celebration. Did you know about this?" Wufu's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Ah Jiu asked, "What, does Wufu also wish to take part and see for yourself?"
"I'm just curious. Is this really happening?" Wufu asked.
Ah Jiu nodded, "Indeed, it is. But the Emperor of Nanyue's actions in this regard aren't very commendable."
"How so?"
