Xia Wenjin, looking rather embarrassed, explained, "Our money pouch was stolen, and we're terribly hungry. So, we ate at this small restaurant and owe five taels of silver. We'll have to work here for ten days to half a month to pay it off. We've heard that the people of Yuqing County are famously hospitable, and we're very grateful for Miss Wang's kind offer. We'll visit Miss Wang's residence in half a month!"
So that's what happened.
Huangfu Jingchen unexpectedly glanced at Xia Wenjin. He thought Xia Wenjin wanted to go. Unexpectedly, she found such an excuse to decline.
Qiao Xi immediately said, "Who dares to charge guests invited by our Miss? You go ahead, and no one will trouble you!"
The tone and attitude clearly suggested that in this area, not only does the Prefectural Governor rule absolutely, but his daughter is indeed domineering and unruly.
