Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Under the complicated gaze of their aunt, the few of them followed Ji Nuan to the backyard, chatting and laughing.

Ji Nuan led the way and casually chatted with Chen Rong about family matters. "Rong'er, what has your brother been up to lately? I used to run into him every now and then when I went to the capital, but since he came back from his injury last time, I haven't seen him since."

Chen Rong curled her lips. "He's in such a bad way right now! My dad handed the entire garment business over to him. He's so busy every day that he doesn't even have time to argue with me."

After hearing this, Ji Nuan feigned sympathy and said, "That's really hard work for him. But if he makes a lot of money, I'll get a share too, haha."

Qiao Qiao, who was listening, couldn't help but interrupt, "Sister Nuannuan, you're already the richest among us. How enviable!"

Ji Nuan turned to look at Qiao Qiao and smiled slightly: "Qiao Qiao, don't be envious. When you go back, I'll give you a few things. Show them to your mother. If she's interested, I can help you make some connections."

Ji Nuan was talking about soap and facial cream.

She had previously considered using the Qiao Qiao family's Rouge Shop to sell soaps and creams. Later, she unexpectedly brought the idea up with Jun Xianlan, and they successfully signed an exclusive contract. However, she still felt that the Qiao Qiao family would be a good partner. After all, she and Qiao Qiao were friends, and soaps and creams offered significant profits. If Rouge Xiang wanted to enter this market in the future, she would have to discuss it with Jun Xianlan in advance.

Wang Yunchan smiled and said, "It's true that good things should be kept within the family. Sister Nuannuan is making money, but she's still thinking about the sisters."

"Of course!" Chen Rong raised her chin proudly, as if she had received great affirmation from her sisters. She continued, "By the way, Sister Nuannuan, a few days ago, a rich and arrogant young lady came to Kaiyun Mansion. I don't know what she was raised on, but she wants to scold and step on everyone she sees. She is really a thorn in the flesh. If you run into her in the city one day, remember to stay away from her and don't let her bad luck get to you."

Ji Nuan: "Who is it? You're making me sound like a plague!"

Wang Yunchan added, "Shen Mingzhu came from Qingzhou Prefecture. She relied on her status as the niece of the newly transferred Vice Magistrate Qi to act arrogantly and bully several young ladies. Everyone was angry but dared not speak out against her."

Chen Rong curled her lips and said, "I heard that she offended quite a few people in Qingzhou Prefecture, and she didn't know how to restrain herself when she came to Kaiyun Prefecture."

"Her?" Ji Nuan already had some suspicions. After all, Shen was from Qingzhou Prefecture, so not many people met these criteria. "If you keep showing off for too long, you'll be punished sooner or later."

Upon hearing this, Chen Rong asked with concern, "Sister Nuannuan has already met her? So she didn't give you any trouble, did she?"

Ji Nuan smiled lightly, her face full of relief: "She danced in front of me twice, but neither time she got the upper hand." Then, Ji Nuan walked to the lounge chair in the flower hall and said, "There's a cool breeze here, everyone come and sit down."

Chen Rong had been busy talking, and just as she sat down, she caught sight of the flower wall next to her and exclaimed, "Wow, Sister Nuannuan, this wall full of flowers is so beautiful! Are these roses too? I've never seen a purple rose before!"

Wang Yunshan joked, "Hehe, that's because you're unfamiliar with the subject! Have you ever seen lychees this big on a plate?" As she spoke, she spread out her palm in front of Chen Rong.

Chen Rong took the lychee from her palm without hesitation and raised it proudly, "Hasn't this been seen before?"

Wang Yunshan was so angry that she jumped up and down, and she stood up and reached out to grab it, "Hey, you are so rude, that's mine!"

Unfortunately, she was a step too slow and failed to grab the lychee. Just as she was getting annoyed, a fruit was suddenly stuffed into her mouth.

She chewed it twice and asked vaguely, "What is it? It tastes pretty good."

Ji Nuan bit into the watermelon and pointed at the plate on the table with her chin, "Cherries. Here, a whole plate, enough for you!"

Wang Yunchan peeled the lychees and asked, "Sister Nuannuan, it's not easy for us to eat this here. Where did you get it?"

Ji Nuan smiled mysteriously, "Hehe, keep it a secret!" She looked at everyone, "You are not allowed to tell anyone, otherwise, we won't be able to eat it next time."

Several people shut up and nodded tacitly.

In the afternoon, Ji Nuan took a few people to the backyard to eat and drink, and also taught them how to play poker.

Feng Ji and his friends went hunting in the mountains and brought back a sheep. Ji Nuan asked the cook to help marinate it, and then she set up a barbecue grill in the yard that night. She called Ji Wei, who had just finished work, and the six of them sat together in the yard, eating the delicious barbecue and drinking the sweet juice, feeling as happy as if they were gods.

The aroma of barbecue wafted through the air, drawing even the people in the front yard to sniff. They couldn't interrupt the girls' gathering, so they could only silently drool.

Fortunately, Ji Nuan was also thinking about them. From time to time, she would grill a bunch of skewers and personally carry them to the front yard so that everyone could satisfy their cravings.

It was not until dark, when everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, that they boarded the carriage with the return gifts prepared by Ji Nuan.

Since they had come in one piece, Ji Nuan had to ensure they returned safely. Therefore, when Ji's mother suggested that Feng Ji and Feng Rui escort them, Ji Nuan flatly refused. They were just a few young girls, so it was more reassuring to send them off herself.

After everyone got on the carriage and sat down, Ji Nuan got on last. Chen Rong only then realized that Ji Nuan was going to take them home. She happily hugged Ji Nuan and laughed.

"Sister Nuannuan, I'm not afraid of the darkest weather as long as you're here. Come to my house and sleep with me tonight." Chen Rong said coquettishly.

Ji Nuan teased her: "I don't want to coax such a big child to sleep. I can sleep more comfortably by myself."

Chen Rong pouted in mock anger. "Who's the kid? I don't need anyone to coax me. It's so late, and I'm worried about you going back alone."

Ji Nuan: "I'm not going back. I'm staying at my own home in the city today. Oh, by the way, my home is in Elm Alley. I'll take you there next time I have the chance."

After hearing this, Chen Rong nodded in relief: "That's good."

Ji Nuan gently placed Chen Rong's head on her shoulder and said softly, "Lean on me and rest for a while. I'll call you when we're there."

The carriage swayed gently along the ups and downs of the road, and before she knew it, Ji Nuan had fallen asleep too. It wasn't until the carriage slowly stopped and Qiao Qiao arrived home that the two of them woke up and got out to say goodbye to Qiao Qiao.

After sending the Wang sisters home, they also sent Chen Rong home. It was already late at night, so Ji Nuan refused the Chen family's carriage and walked to the Song residence alone.

Hehe, now that she has come to the capital, she will give Song Jinbai a surprise tonight.