Qin Ying smiled. "I wonder if Mr. Xu has heard? Next month, the Guardian Lady is hosting a poetry gathering in her newly built garden. She's entrusted me with inviting some talented women."
Mr. Xu raised an eyebrow. "I see."
"It's just that Miss Gu is a commoner. Her status is too low. I'm afraid she wouldn't be a suitable guest."
Qin Ying said lightly, "The Guardian Lady has already stated that as long as a woman is talented or beautiful, she may enter the garden, regardless of her status. Since this Miss Gu was able to earn praise from Young Master Su, she must have some extraordinary qualities. I must ask Mr. Xu to tell me more."
With the conversation having reached this point, Mr. Xu couldn't refuse. "That Miss Gu opened an inn, Youjian Inn. It's just a short way east on this very street."
Qin Ying curtsied to him. "Thank you, Young Master."
With that, she glided gracefully toward the exit.
A handmaid standing in the corner hurried to follow.
