Tomb robber: I am the tenth of the nine gates

In Changsha, a long queue attracted the attention of everyone on the street. The shops and vendors on both sides waved enthusiastically to the two people in front of the queue.

"New Moon, aren't we being a bit too ostentatious?"

The girl linked arms with Yin Xinyue, looking at the eager gazes of the surrounding vendors.

"We attracted everyone's attention on the street."

Yin Xinyue tightened her grip on the maid's arm, tilted her head slightly, and whispered a reply in the maid's ear.

How could that be?

Our grand gesture only makes us more unpredictable.

Your second master and my Buddha master have been busy lately.

Xiao Ning wrote to us asking for our help in attracting Lu Jianxun's attention.

Besides, if those spies were left in our mansion, Lu Jianxun would be frantic with worry.

I don't want to investigate whether they are Lu Jianxun's spies one by one anymore.

"Good girl, let's just stroll around, eat and drink, and let these people carry what we buy, isn't that nice?"

The girl listened with amusement to Yin Xinyue's coquettish complaints in her ear.

To outsiders, it looked like the two were whispering intimately, their heads close together, with Yin Xinyue occasionally pointing at the shop, while the maid nodded or shook her head.

"Okay, okay~ I'll listen to you."

Sigh~ I'm afraid some people, after meeting me, will never want to go shopping with me again~

Yin Xinyue suppressed the urge to roll her eyes. "If it weren't for Xiao Ning's letter, even if that person begged me, I wouldn't help him!"

The girl frowned slightly, her probing gaze fixed on Yin Xinyue. "Xinyue, tell me, did something happen on this trip?"

You seem to harbor some resentment towards the Buddha…

Yin Xinyue raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised by the girl's keen insight.

"Some things did happen, but it's all in the past. Second Master didn't explain it to you, probably because he didn't want to cause any more trouble."

Or perhaps it was some fool's plea, not wanting you to worry. You should just give in to that silly child's wish!

The girl shook her head and smiled bitterly. She knew it must be related to Chu Ning, otherwise Yin Xinyue wouldn't have let her find out.

"Okay, thank you."

"No need to thank me, we're family now. When I first came to Changsha, weren't you always inviting me out and worrying about me?"

Yin Xinyue smiled again, and affectionately swayed the maid's arm.

The girl nodded. She genuinely enjoyed dealing with intelligent and tactful people. Yin Xinyue's seemingly dependent words and actions were completely unrestrained and showed a strong sense of propriety.

From this perspective, her friendship with Yin Xinyue is likely to last longer.

The two chatted and laughed as they continued their stroll.

The next day, Huixinzhai secretly received two large boxes from the side gate.

When they carried it in, everyone looked at the worker with suspicion.

"Whose delivery is this this time? Is it for you, Master Buddha?"

Qi Tiezui's gaze fell on Zhang Qishan, who shook his head.

The waiter chuckled, "Which one of you is Young Master Chu?"

Chu Ning, who was dozing in the corner, suddenly jolted awake and swayed slightly as she got up.

"I'm."

The waiter then handed over the keys to two boxes, saying, "Our master said these are all yours, and you can do whatever you want with them."

Chu Ning took the key somewhat bewildered. The waiter had delivered the message. He placed the box on the ground and led his men away, having successfully completed their mission.

Chu Ning opened the two boxes amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, and the opening immediately dazzled everyone.

A box of gold and silver jewelry, jade and agate, and a box of precious medicinal herbs and rare furs.

Chu Ning was completely awake and stood up somewhat helplessly, waving to everyone.

"I...I didn't do anything, really!"

Who was the generous benefactor who donated this money?

Chu Ning was puzzled, so he took a step to chase after the guy who hadn't gone far.

As soon as I ran out the door, a pair of hands pulled me back into the house.

"Don't worry~ these are yours."

"Second Master!"

Hearing the sound, Chu Ning looked up and saw Er Yuehong smiling at her. Er Yuehong took the key from her hand, put it into a delicate embroidered bag, and then hung it on Chu Ning.

"These were all found by the maid and Miss Yin after shopping around the streets yesterday. They are perfect for both collection and practical use."

"Just accept them without worry. More will come in succession. I've already turned down all the visiting cards from the maids in my household; these days I've only been out boating and shopping with Miss Yin."

Finally, he pointed to the embroidery on the bag and said, "This was embroidered by the girl herself, and she asked me to bring it to you. Do you like it?"

Chu Ning's eyes lit up, and he nodded rapidly, every strand of his hair expressing his joy, leaving afterimages with his movements.

Er Yuehong chuckled and pressed down on Chu Ning's head, "Aren't you dizzy?"

After the origin of the box was explained, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Chu Ning had accepted something of unknown origin that might cause harm.

Knowing that it was sent by Yin Xinyue and her maid, everyone felt relieved.

Qi Tiezui stepped forward and locked the box again, then called for people to carry it upstairs to Chu Ning's room.

"Second Master and Buddha's wife are truly 'virtuous and capable wives'!"

Qi Tiezui, always eager for a good show, began to gloat. Just as Zhang Qishan was about to kick him, Zhang's adjutant pulled him away to help carry the box.

Chu Ning moved quietly behind Er Yuehong, observing discreetly.

The prince twirled the thumb ring on his hand, pretending to sip his tea, but the servant beside him noticed that there was no tea left in his master's teacup. He was clearly just watching the show!

Er Yuehong and Zhang Qishan looked at each other, then helplessly shrugged.

He not only didn't object to the girl being nice to Chu Ning, but he also fully supported it. Now everyone looked at Zhang Qishan.

Neither of the two large boxes contained any gifts from Yin Xinyue to her "fiancé," Zhang Qishan.

Chu Ning was injured while following Zhang Qishan, and Yin Xinyue had already amassed a fortune for Chu Ning in just over a month.

In comparison, she truly deserves Qi Tiezui's description of her as a "virtuous wife," but Yin Xinyue spent her own money, which had nothing to do with Zhang Qishan.

Now it remains to be seen how Zhang Qishan will act so as not to be outshone by his "fiancée".

After all, soldiers get paid, and laborers get paid. The kid is helping you because he's willing, but Zhang Qishan can't really not show any appreciation to Chu Ning.

Providing accommodation would be a way of saying that it's not feasible to stay with Miss Yin.

Unbeknownst to him, many people had already stood behind Chu Ning, becoming his 'backers'. This was the connection and bond between Chu Ning and this world, and also proof that Chu Ning had been here.

Chu Ning's prediction was accurate. When Zhang Qishan looked for Chu Ning, his gaze was met with Er Yuehong's handsome face, which was as gentle as a spring breeze.

Zhang Qishan never intended for Chu Ning to work for him for free; even the Nine Gates Admiral Zhang Dafoye had his pride.

Judging from this situation, explaining would only make things more obvious than not explaining at all.

It seems that after returning from Northeast China, or more precisely, after leaving Zhangjia Ancient Building, these people began to "target" him intentionally or unintentionally.

Another day of damaging public opinion, but... this result is something I earned through my own abilities.

It's a pity that everything is predestined, and nothing is up to us.

What can I do? I'll just have to put up with it!

This is retribution for his cunning and manipulative nature, and his sincere intentions.

Zhang Qishan remained silent, helpless, and finally promised, "Xiao Ning, there is a house in Changsha. Please ask Master Jie to come over this afternoon to help you get the necessary paperwork. You can live wherever you want from now on."

Chu Ning opened her mouth in an "O" shape, stopped dodging, and quickly went over to give Zhang Qishan a hug.

Zhang Qishan was quite pleased, but before he could enjoy his happiness for long, he heard Chu Ning, that brat, say something with a smile in his ear.

"Buddha, Second Master, Sister Yue and Madam are truly the Goddesses of Wealth!"

Would they also like to live in this courtyard?

Zhang Qishan held back, raising and lowering his hand repeatedly, finally releasing his clenched fist and gently patting Chu Ning's shoulder.

"Of course, it's entirely up to you."

Chu Ning cheered, Zhang Qishan's face darkened, Er Yuehong nodded, and the Prince's hand trembled.

The servant is the most qualified to speak on this matter, since his master has no illness whatsoever; he's just suppressing his laughter.