The stand-in didn't take it seriously for three years, and the minister was furious when they b

Yu Hua stood up suddenly, his face turned pale:

"you?"

He has a woman?

The position was a bit far back, and to be able to leave such a clear and ambiguous mark on him, it must have been with his permission. That person was not only able to get close to him and gain his trust, but must have a close relationship with him.

Who?

Who is it?

Even before, when they were discussing marriage, he would shy away from her when she wanted to wipe his sweat. Now, she couldn't even think of anyone to suspect, but he had already -

"what happened?"

After extinguishing the last bit of sparks, Beitang Yi stood up and looked at her. Following her strange gaze, he subconsciously turned his head back, and saw that there was nothing behind him. He turned back again and his eyes paused. He thought of something, but that was all, and he said nothing.

"Do you have a crush on a girl? No, I don't know whose daughter she is. Why have I never heard you mention her?"

After asking this question, Yu Hua felt really bitter.

"My Lady Crown Princess, this is not something you should be concerned about."

He didn't deny it?

There is a difference between having a premonition and hearing him admit it in person. Yu Hua was struck by lightning and her body was shaken. She almost cried on the spot:

"Ayi, are you still blaming me? Back then, I..."

She has her own reasons.

"My Lady Crown Princess, please do not mention the past anymore. Go back. This place is not suitable for you to stay for long."

At the end, Beitang Yi slowed down his tone, looked at her for the last time, bowed and saluted her again, then turned around and walked into the old house.

"Ayi."

Her lips moved several times, but in the end, Yu Hua was unable to make any sound. She watched the desolate white figure disappear from her sight, and her mind "boomed" again:

"Hey~"

Oh no, she hasn’t even told him what she wanted to ask for help.

After taking two steps forward, the dilapidated black door closed in front of her. Finally, she could only stop again:

It seems I'll have to find another opportunity later.

……

After being busy for a few days, it was soon the 22nd, the day when Mu Lianzhi's perfume, bags and shoe shop would open. Early in the morning, she found an excuse to go out with a few maids.

When the group arrived, firecrackers were still being set off in front of the store. The shopkeeper and his wife, both dressed in festive red and black clothes, were shouting and greeting people, and there were quite a few people gathered in front of the door.

Instead of going there directly, Mu Lianzhi went to the private room on the second floor opposite which had been booked in advance.

Since she got her new identity, she bought many maids and servants, and hired several bodyguards for the store. Although she did not show up in person, everything was seen by her and they received training in the manor.

Even the shopkeeper and his wife had rehearsed in advance according to her teachings.

Soon, the sound of firecrackers stopped, and the servant's voice was heard at the door:

"Ladies and gentlemen, our shop is open today. We sell ready-made women's shoes and bags, as well as a variety of exquisite jewelry from all over the world. They are unique. When you put them on and use them, you will be the brightest girl on this street and dazzle your sweetheart's eyes."

"Opening today, 10% off, don't miss it if you pass by."

"Today, the first twenty people who come to the store to shop will receive a free bow headband worth one tael of silver."

"Our store is launching a new pair of enchanting high heels, specially designed for young ladies. Wearing them will make you five centimeters taller and turn you into a slim beauty in seconds. Exclusive design, welcome to try. Twin sisters, one tall and one short, seeing is believing."

Standing in front of the window, looking down from a high vantage point, Mu Lianzhi saw a pair of sisters in front of the door, wearing pink skirts, bow-decorated headbands, carrying small bags, one wearing embroidered high heels, the other wearing the same flat shoes, turning around from time to time to show off and smiling to welcome guests. Looking at the guests flocking in, Mu Lianzhi couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

"Lilac and Orchid look really pretty when they dress up, and the effect seems to be quite good."

"No lady is pretty~"

Leaning his head forward, Chun Miao unconsciously lowered his gaze to the side, with a look of admiration in his eyes:

"They are so lucky to have met Miss."

Otherwise, the sisters would have been sold to brothels long ago.

On this day, Mu Lianzhi wore a red and white dress with a bow decoration at the neckline and a string of red bows at the waist. In addition to two gold hairpins and step-shakes on her head, she also had a red bow headband with pearls, and even her earrings were red bows. Although there were not many expensive decorations, her lips were red, her teeth were white, and her face was rosy, making her look like an elf on earth.

I have never thought that my young lady is so pretty, but these days, Chunmiao often stares at her in a daze.

Those two sisters are not on the same level as her.

Mu Lianzhi tapped her on the forehead with his fingers:

"You, thank goodness you are not a man, otherwise you must be a playboy."

The two were joking when there was a sudden commotion downstairs. Mu Lianzhi looked down and saw several men dressed as noblemen driving away the guests, and they were heading towards the two people at the door.

"Miss, you really got it right."

Frowning, Chunmiao was a little worried:

"what should we do?"

"Let's go down and take a look! Don't you think I am prettier than those two sisters?"

Sure enough, the rules of survival remain the same in different dynasties - the law of the jungle. If you don't have the ability, you can't survive. If you have the ability and money but no backing, it's useless.

When they arrived at the store entrance, Mu Lianzhi deliberately raised her voice:

"Chun Miao, your shoes and bags are not from this store by chance, are they? I really like them, and they are exactly the same style as mine. Let's go and see, is it the boss lady Qin? Is she here?"

"Miss, please slow down."

Mu Lianzhi lifted the hem of her skirt, revealing a pair of red shallow-necked, curled high-heeled embroidered shoes with cute pompom decorations. Chunmiao didn't know that she was actually used to wearing high heels. This kind of smooth-heeled shoes was as easy for her to walk on as flat ground. Chunmiao was really afraid that she would lose her balance and fall, so she reached out to help her:

"Watch your step."

The two of them made a move, instantly causing an uproar at the door:

"Wow, so beautiful, whose daughter is this?"

"Look at her clothes and shoes, they seem pretty stable, and those earrings, they're so pretty."

"Yes, yes. I didn't expect it to look so ordinary, but look so stunning when worn. If I had known, I would have tried it and bought it. One tael of silver plus a headband doesn't seem too expensive."

"Yes, go buy it quickly. It will look even better with the gourd bag."

At this time, the proprietress who heard the noise also came out. When she saw Mu Lianzhi, she seemed to have taken a reassurance pill, and her eyes lit up:

"Miss--"

"Aunt Qin, it really is you."

Mu Lianzhi stepped forward, and as expected, the men who had been entangled with the two etiquette men turned around. The leader stretched out his hand and a folding fan was placed between the two men:

"Who allowed you to open a store here? Have you paid the taxes? Since you are together, Miss, please come and talk to us."

The man grabbed Mu Lianzhi's wrist. At this moment, a cold male voice came:

"Since when did the government no longer have to wear official uniforms to collect taxes?"