Ling Qi was busy since morning, making arrangements for her mistress to go shopping with Go family Furen. Pulling out a light peach blossom embroided hanfu which emphasizes a poised and elegant silhouette rather than revealing the body.This was the most appropriate attire for young woman to wear when going out with beautiful hair ornaments dangled on her hair making her more graceful.(Please find image in comment)
As HwaHwa reached the entrance where carriage awaited for them, Go Qing muttered softly " Mother, jie jie took her time getting ready, not worried we would be waiting for her in this cold winter" although they both were well covered holding hand warmer.
HwaHwa bowing her head whispered in soft voice while coughing delicately in her handkerchief " Mother, I am sorry I have yet not recovered from the cold, it took some time to get ready, I had to take breath after every few minutes. This daughter is unfilial."
Li Qing gritted her teeth because HwaHwa in her attire resembled someone in her memories, the person she wanted to kill at all cost, giving a polite smile she spoke " Eldest, don't worry, it's been a while since we went to visit shops, let's leave as it will be crowded in the market because of awaiting feast of the emperor ,things have been busy".
HwaHwa sat in her own carriage where Ling Qi arranged her snacks to eat on the way. HwaHwa spoke softly " LinLin let's visit the shops as we will be visiting the market place it's good time to assess the profit and shop conditions, Zhou Shen has opened some more shops in the shopping district with weapons and jewelleries shops like clothing and decoration creating interest in the Noble circle for the brand LinHwa".
LinLin nodded, happy to see HwaHwa wear delicate dresses for the event. She knew Go family was planning something but she trusted HwaHwa and that bastard La Kun his men will be there when required.Today she wanted her mistress to enjoy as an eleven years old should.
Reaching the market, Li Qing held HwaHwa hand, she has already informed Go Qing that she wanted to create loving mother daughter image as she did not want outside people to question her affection for HwaHwa.
Go Qing was annoyed seeing her mother close to HwaHwa despite knowing the reason. To prevent the eyesore, she quickly made excuse to join other young misses as if showing off to HwaHwa that she could never have what Go Qing have.
Reaching her friend circle Go Qing smiled and curtsied " Good morning young Miss Su, I am sorry for joining late, it's my eldest sister who has sickly constitution. So, the carriage had to be slowed down".
Su Bai nodded indifferent to Go Qing arrival, being the only Granddaughter of Prime minister Su who was regarded as most important person of emperor Ye Min, only princess Ming Qian, who was adopted daughter of previous Emperor Dak Shang was considered above Su Bai influence.
Ruan Mi who was also the member of young lady circle raised her eyebrows " Eldest Miss Go, that's the adopted wild girl your family brought into your house and who created a ruckus in the capital for your family mistreating her".
Go Qing nodded, she hated that debacle caused by that wild girl, because of that her father forbade her for leaving the house for an entire month, slowly the whisper stopped but still the news was circulating in the noble circle bringing shame to the family, even emperor knew about it creating a cold atmosphere in the court for Go Kang.
Go Qing glared at Ruan Mi, she hated her as she was always creating nuisance in her matters affecting her image in front of their friend circle, specifically Su Bai who was sister to Su Ming.
Su Ming was the young scholar who was heroic, charming and elegant his aura was what made him famous and many ladies including Go Qing and Ruan Mi had crush on him.Thus making Ruan Mi and Go Qing the competitors.
As the group was traversing at the market they decided to rest at the nearby restaurant to enjoy some tea time and gossip.