Wufu escaped from Madam Zhou's courtyard and immediately took Jadeite Mo Lan out the door.
Although it was not yet noon, Changan City was bustling. Wufu entered the Auspicious Pavilion, and the shopkeeper, who was fiddling with an abacus, looked up upon seeing someone come in. Recognizing Wufu, he quickly stopped his work.
"Shopkeeper, I want to choose a birthday gift for an elder. Do you have anything good?" Wufu asked with a smile, noticing other customers in the shop.
The shopkeeper, who was also Mei Er, replied, "It's great that you came; we've just received a batch of new jade ornaments. Would the lady like to sit in a private room upstairs for a while?"
Wufu nodded and went straight to a private room on the second floor, sitting by the window. Before long, a staff member served tea with a respectful bow and then withdrew.
Soon after, Mei Er personally came in carrying a large tray covered with red silk cloth.
