This morning, I woke up to a commotion outside, including a girl’s voice. I walked over and asked, “What’s happening?” Everyone remained silent, just making way for me. I saw a disheveled girl about my age, looking fresh and beautiful, with star-like eyes and cherry-like lips.
The girl was holding a broken bowl and using a stick as a crutch. She seemed to be a beggar, but how could such a young and beautiful girl be a beggar? She pretended to be a male beggar and deliberately spoke in a male voice, “Miss, have you finished looking? If so, please allow me to stay at the inn.”
I trembled, wondering if I had heard wrong. “But our inn’s accommodation is expensive. I’m afraid you don’t have enough money, and you haven’t made a reservation.” The girl raised her lips with a mischievous smile, “Miss, you’re so forgetful! Didn’t my father, General Yang, book a room the day before yesterday and pay in advance?”
I thought for a moment, “Indeed, that’s true.”
“But what proof do you have that you’re General Yang’s daughter?” The girl didn’t look anxious. She removed her headscarf, letting her long hair cascade down. “I am General Yang’s only daughter, Yang Ziru.”
Although I didn’t understand why she would disguise herself as a beggar, it wasn’t my place to ask. “My apologies. Please have the young master take your luggage and sign in at the counter.” The girl smiled and walked towards the counter.
I turned to the employees who had tried to stop Yang Ziru from entering. “In the future, no matter how noble or humble a guest is, you cannot prevent them from entering the inn. Understood? Don’t make the same mistake again.” My tone was calm, but the underlying message was clear: “Whoever acts rashly, I’ll kill them!”
The staff took a deep breath and bowed: “Yes, boss!”
I grinned and turned away. They didn’t take me seriously! Hmph, now they know my power!
Shang had to leave early today due to urgent court matters, leaving without eating lunch. I was disappointed. We had only been together for a few days and had agreed on a week. What troublesome official business!
