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Chapter 4: The Moon Once Full in the Clouds

  "This store really catches the eye!"

  Qin Miao slowed down her pace, scrutinizing the storefront with a critical eye. The golden signboard, elegant calligraphy, and clear voice reciting: "Moonful Building... Who brings silk books from the clouds, geese return at dusk, moon full in the western tower. Ah! How elegant. Lets go take a look."

  Yueman Building is the most famous clothing store in Pingyang City, from the imperial concubines to the nobles of the capital city, all are favored. As for why it is so famous, apart from the good clothes, there is another meaning, that is, Yueman Building is the dowry shop of the queens family.

  However, Qin Miao, who was visiting for the first time, did not know about the twists and turns inside.

  As soon as I stepped into the Moonlit Building, my first impression was that this was a high-end clothing store. Customers were coming and going in an orderly manner, without any chaos. The interior decoration was exquisite and elegant, making even Qin Miao, who had seen many excellent stores, applaud. Turning back to examine the display of clothes, shirts, jackets, robes, and coats were neatly arranged, allowing customers to clearly see where to go as soon as they entered.

  Qin Miao deliberately chose a location near the door, convenient for overlooking the entire store. Before long, a 13 or 14-year-old girl had already come forward and was standing by her side.

  "Excuse me, miss. Is there a style you like? Why dont I let Miao Yin take you around?"

  Look at this girls straightforwardness, it sounds strange but comfortable. Miao Yin Miao Yin, even the name is so elegant.

  Qin Miao didnt put on airs, following her to take a look around. It has to be said that the ready-to-wear clothes at Yue Man Lou are of excellent workmanship, which made her unable to resist touching and smelling them, these were all habits left from years of shopping.

  With Qin Miao, they almost strolled through the entire Moonful Building, but she didnt make a move, only occasionally asking her some "unimportant" questions. This made Miao Yin really puzzled. What made Miao Yin even more resentful was that this person loved to "get physical", not having any of the airs of a noble lady at all. Gradually, Miao Yin became somewhat disinterested, wondering if it was just another case of buying something she couldnt afford.

  The ladies who were looking at the clothes also frequently cast their eyes in their direction, and they all secretly sighed that this girl had many followers, was born with a noble air, but why were her hands and feet so dirty, which didnt look like a young lady from a good family.

  At this moment, Xiaoyaos voice was not small, and she stood foolishly in front of the window sill: "Miss, this...this fabric is top-grade cloud brocade! How can you be so careless?"

  Everyone was already staring at Qin Miao, and the sound of her voice calling out in surprise attracted even more attention. Those who were standing a bit closer came over to see what was happening. This one look was not good, instantly causing quite a few comments: "Oh my, indeed. If you keep using physical contact like this, no matter how valuable your clothes are, they wont be able to withstand it..."

  Qin Miao lowered her eyes to gaze at the newly unfolded yellow skirt in her hands, with a slight thread and crack at the collar that would not be noticeable if one did not look carefully. She hummed softly, as if no one was around, and put the skirt back in its original place, planning to bypass Miao Yin and continue looking ahead.

  "Miss! Youve ruined the shirt, you have to compensate according to the rules!" Miao Yin still maintained her rare dignity, but the tone of her voice rose several degrees.

  Qin Miao turned back with a sneer, looking at the beautiful apricot eyes of Shang Miao Yin, and said half-jokingly: "Why do I... owe?" After finishing speaking, she suddenly became cold-eyed, making Miao Yins heart tremble. How could a young girl like her have such an intimidating gaze?

  Miao Yins heart was pounding, but once things had started, there was no turning back. Summoning up her courage, she cleared her throat and stood up straight, asking, "Just now, you were here touching these clothes, do you admit it or not?"

  That little eye expression was quite righteous, unfortunately in Qin Miaos eyes, it was also quite arrogant. She again threw out a sentence with an unpleasant tone: "Just now I was touched. And then?"

  Her tone was somewhat condescending and unreasonable. However, she was clear-headed and didnt take it to heart. But when the other customers in the store heard this, they couldnt help but think that this girl was really bullying others, and that little girl named Miaoyins eyes were almost brimming with tears.

  There are not a few people who have such thoughts, especially a man standing not far away.

  "Brother, which young lady is this? Why is she so unrefined?" The little girl beside him looked up at him. The man didnt respond, coldly observing the scene that was about to unfold.

  "What then? This dress is torn, you also admit to having touched it just now, so naturally you should compensate according to the rules. Dont tell me Miss wants to deny it?" Meanwhile, Miao Yin was still bantering with Qin Miao.

  Ke Qin Miao shook her head and asked directly: "If we follow the rules, how much should we compensate?"

  Although the person in front of her was quite anxious about Miao Yins behavior, when she asked about the compensation rules on her own initiative, her heart suddenly blossomed, and it seemed that everything was settled!

  "The clothes are torn, according to the rules of Manchu Fulou, the original price will be compensated."

  "Alright, lets talk about the price. How much was it originally?" Qin Miao had already quietly asked a servant to bring over a stool for her to sit on, and she sat there calmly waiting for the little girl to name a price.

  Miao Yin was overjoyed and immediately quoted a price: "Not more or less, fifty taels of silver."

  After waiting for a long time, Qin Miao still didnt speak up, she just sat there frowning and thinking carefully.

  While everyone heard the price, their expressions were different. Some were tongue-tied and looked expensive. Some didnt show any expression on their face, but also secretly thought that this Moonful Buildings price was really getting higher every year. Of course, there were also some who didnt care, thinking that money was just a fleeting cloud, and what mattered most was the appearance.

  The mans mouth twitched slightly, and he seemed to understand the slyness of Qin Miaos tightly furrowed brow. The little girl beside him whispered again: "Fifty taels... so expensive..."

  "This is the Moonlit Building, its expensive to begin with, and not just for a day or two. If you damage it, you have to pay for it, thats only fair. Whats there to worry about?" The little girl next to him nodded in agreement after hearing her brothers words.

  At this time, Qin Miao had already stood up and tidied her skirt, her eyebrows returned to their normal shape and slightly raised, slowly opening her mouth: "Moon Full Building is going to rob money? If you want to rob, say it earlier!"

  Miao Yin immediately noticed Qin Miaos unusual attitude and hastily asked in return, "Cant you afford to pay?" Her words and eyes were full of mockery, which actually echoed the thoughts of the man from earlier. What kind of place is Moonlit Pavilion if they cant even afford this little bit of silver? Why bother coming here just to wander around aimlessly?

  Qin Miao listened and only found it amusing: "Oh my, I really cant afford to pay. Even if I could afford it, I didnt plan on paying." She turned around and beckoned her own attendants, pushing through the crowd with a stern expression as she walked away, muttering to herself: "Thought this was some high-end store. All that glitters is not gold, raising such insolent slaves!"

  Miao Yin Xiao Yao Tou watched Qin Miao wanting to leave, her heart was anxious. Originally, it could have been covered up properly, but now its not easy to end well. At this time, a voice rose from a distance.

  "Wait!"

  Everyone turned their heads to look, and saw a young man wearing a black brocade robe with a jade crown on his head slowly walking towards the door, standing in front of Qin Miao and blocking her way.

  Qin Miao Zheng was annoyed, her eyes flashing with anger as she looked up and met the mans gaze.

  But in this one glance, it is as if we have known each other for a thousand years.

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