21 21-Don't worry about it

In front, Lihua saw a middle-aged man beating a small boy holding a piece of bread.

"You rotten thief! I will definitely have you this time" said the middle-aged man who is clearly a baker. The child stayed curled up in the street. He clung to the piece of bread tightly.

Lihua can't take it anymore.

"That's enough," she said loudly.

The baker and the people around watching the whole scene looked at her. They were taken aback by the beauty of this lady. Though her face is covered with a veil, it did not diminish her beauty.

The baker smirked at the sight of her, "and who are you? If you know better, leave us alone"

Lihua ignored his attitude.

"It's such a beautiful day but you are ruining it. Okay, let's do it this way. I will buy all your bread today and you let go of the boy."

Everyone around them is surprised. They looked at the demeanor of the lady in front of them. Based on her clothing and the entourage behind her, she is definitely wealthy.

"Young miss, the crime of this boy committed started long ago. If I let him go today, he will make trouble to me again."

Lihua thinks about it deeply for a moment.

Mengyao is about to step forward when Lihua stopped him. He obeyed without hesitation.

"Okay, how about hits. Starting today, I will buy all your bread every day?"

The shock on the baker's face is evident. He never thought that he will have this luck today.

"Okay, it the miss can promise to fulfill what she said today, I don't have a problem releasing the boy."

Lihua smiled and nodded.

"One of my servants will go to your bakery to fulfill my promise," she signaled to one of her servants waiting behind her to go with the baker. The servant bowed and obeyed.

"You heard that thief! You are lucky today!" he kicked the boy one last time before turning around to leave.

"Mister, wait" Lihua suddenly called out.

The baker turned around, "Why?" he is afraid that the lady changed her mind.

"All the bread you will make will be collected by this boy."

Now, the little boy lifted up his head and looked at her. His eyes were filled with confusion. Lihua went over the boy and help him to get up. She put her hands on the boy's shoulders and said, "I will give you a job right now, will it be alright?"

The boy nodded.

"Good," she smiled to the boy. "I want you to get all his bread and give them to anyone who needs it. Do you think you can do it?"

"Yes, my lady." the boy bowed in front of her.

"No need to bow at me." she laughed lightly.

"Come on then," said the baker irritably. He never expected this to happen.

The boy bowed again to Lihua before following the baker and one of her servants. Everyone who witnesses this incident will never forget this day. They all agreed that the lady is a true symbol of generosity.

On the other side of the street, a pair of shocked eyes couldn't believe what he is seeing. Even though the lady in white is wearing a veil, he immediately recognized her.

"But how?" he asked himself in disbelief.

The man looked at the lady returned to her carriage. He looked at the flag and learned that it is the entourage of the Minister of War's household.

"I will investigate first before I reported back to Master Shen." Hui, turned around to follow the entourage. He blended with the crowd without any problem.

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"What you did is dangerous," Minister Hu reprimanded Lihua the moment they arrived in the main hall of the Hu Residence.

"No need to worry about it Father. No one will recognize me." Lihua said annoyed. When she helped that boy she felt great about herself, not his father is scolding her but acting impulsively.

"I know, but it is better to be certain than to regret it later on."

Lihua looked at her father in disbelief. She knew that he is an honorable man who will not allow injustice to happen in front of him but why is it he is being like this?

"Lihua, Minister Hu is just worried about you," Mengyao interfered in their conversation.

"Mengyao?" Lihua looked at him looking hurt. How can he side with her father when he had known her longer.

"Don't give me that look," he said smirking.

Lihua took a deep breath, "fine!"

Minister Hu suddenly laugh out loud. Both Lihua and Mengyao looked at him.

"Why?" she asked confused.

"Nothing. I am just happy to be back in the capital. You better go and rest. Our journey has been long and hard."

Lihua nodded and turned around to leave when she was called again by her father.

"Lihua, before I forgot."

"Yes, father?"

"Look after your Sister Chao-xing. She's been spoiled by your stepmother all these years."

Lihua just nodded and walked out of the main hall. When she passed by Chao-xing's bedchamber, she could hear her screams already. The young lady has a very bad temper. She wants everything to be perfect and to her liking. All her servants are always tired and afraid to displease her.

Chao-xing, the 1st miss of the Hu household. She's not supposed to have this title since Lihua is still alive but 13 years of using the title will make everyone confused and commit mistakes so she just asked her father to forget about the title. Besides they have other better things to do.

Lihua just ignored the commotion and went straight to her bedchamber. A lot of things will be happening soon in the capital city and she needs to be well prepared for it.