The attic has all the information about the past and present, and I became rich by becoming a trader

It's not a reward, it's a gift.

When Song Youan heard this, a slight smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Maybe she didn't mean to, but somehow she helped Li Chuyou. In that case, she accepted the gift.

He reached out to take it. The golden corset was quite heavy, or perhaps it was a gift from the emperor, which made it look solemn.

Seeing her accept it, Li Chuyou also smiled: "Miss Song, although we met by chance, I admire you very much, so today, I have something to say to you."

Her tone was so serious that Song Youan subconsciously held her breath and looked up at her.

"Don't be nervous. I'm just afraid that if I don't tell you today, I won't have this opportunity in the future." Li Chuyou said.

"Please be clear, miss." Song Youan lowered her head and responded.

Li Chuyou paused for a moment, thinking for a moment before saying, "I know you're now roaming around the various powerful families in Kyoto. You're already a popular figure here, especially among the ladies."

"Speaking of which, it's been many years since someone like Miss Song has appeared, so adored by the sisters and so popular. Miss Song has only been here a month, and she's already quite popular. But this is also a double-edged sword. While it can make you rich from business, it can also easily drag you into a whirlpool without you realizing it."

Song Youan listened carefully, but some questions arose in his mind.

Having said this, she asked directly, "What do you mean, young lady? Do you think that I will involve other people's interests? And thus be hated by others?"

Li Chuyou smiled slightly, shook her head and sighed: "The girl has a pure mind and thinks things are too simple."

"It's inevitable for you to hinder the interests of others. Your cakes are so popular among the noble families that those famous pastry shops in Kyoto must have been eyeing you long ago. But this is just an ordinary and non-threatening matter for you. You are smart, and Dazhao is a country governed by laws. You can get away with it."

This made Song Youan even more confused.

Seeing her confused expression, Li Chuyou straightened his expression and continued, "What I want to tell you is to stay away from the gossip of the rich and powerful. A capable person like you, although a woman, is of great value to some people. If you are targeted by the powerful, it will be difficult for you, a mere merchant, to compete with them."

Song Youan was shocked: "This...I am just a businessman doing business."

"This is where the young lady is most useful." Li Chuyou paused before continuing, "As far as I know, the young lady has been frequently in and out of the Marquis of Fuyang's mansion these days?"

"Yes, I often interact with Miss Zhu Er." Song Youan frowned as she spoke. "Miss, are you saying that Miss Zhu Er will use me?"

After saying this, she shook her head in disbelief, "No, she treats me very sincerely and regards me as a friend."

Seeing her so nervous, Li Chuyou quickly comforted her: "You misunderstood. I told you long ago that although Miss Zhu Er is usually a little willful and unruly, she is not a bad person. If she can be close to you, it must be because she is sincere."

"What I want to say is, today there's Miss Zhu Er, and tomorrow there will be other young ladies and ladies. If you're selling something new and valuable, sooner or later these people will be unable to resist showing their affection to you, approach you, and become your friends."

"Over time, you will become a frequent visitor to all the noble houses in Kyoto, Miss Song. Do you know what this means?"

Song Youan's mind turned, and he seemed to have heard something.

"I... seem to understand something." Song Youan murmured.

Li Chuyou smiled with satisfaction. "When someone can freely enter and exit all the noble houses in Kyoto at any time, then this person's value is unparalleled. I don't want to force these conspiracy theories into your head, but you must be cautious. If you really find yourself in a vortex one day, you won't be able to get out."

It was July, but Song Youan broke out in a cold sweat.

She has read a lot of ancient Chinese novels. Could the unscrupulous struggles between the powerful and influential people in those novels really happen in Kyoto, or even involve her?

She just wants to make money.

Even now making money is not her goal, her goal is to unlock the hidden achievements of the system.

"Miss Song, let's keep these words in this room today." Li Chuyou slowly stood up, looked at her and said softly: "I hope everything will be fine for you in the future."

After leaving the Duke Su's Mansion, Song Youan walked back with heavy steps holding the box, but what Li Chuyou had just said was always in his mind.

No one would say these words to another person for no reason, and she understood. She understood Li Chuyou's hint.

Although there is no specific reference in the words, this also means that Kyoto is full of whirlpools, and if you are not careful, you may really be drawn into them.

Everything seems calm now, but who knows when the storm will come?

Just as he was walking into the alley with a thoughtful look on his face, he was blocked by two dark shadows that suddenly appeared. Song Youan didn't pay attention for a moment and almost bumped into them.

The two men stood in front of her and stared at Song Youan, obviously coming for her.

"who are you?"

Song Youan took two steps back silently, staring at the two of them with a vigilant look.

The two men were big and strong, wearing ordinary linen clothes. Song Youan didn't remember having seen them before.

Her mind was already racing. If things started to look bad, should she turn and run? The bun stall at the end of the alley was less than 50 meters away. Could she make it?

Holding the jewelry box in her hand, she probably couldn't outrun these two men. Throwing away the jewelry box? She was a little reluctant...

While she was thinking about it, one of them spoke up: "Miss, our shopkeeper wants to see you. Please come with us."

Trouble?

He's quite polite, so it seems he's not after money.

Song Youan breathed a sigh of relief and pretended to be calm before asking, "Shopkeeper? Who are you..."

"You'll know when you go there," said another person.

Song Youan thought for a moment and said, "I'm tired today. If you're willing to leave the name of your shop, I can come visit you in person another day. If not, forget it."

Seeing that the other party was a good citizen, Song Youan made his attitude clear and walked around the two of them and left.

As a result, the two of them moved in the same direction without saying a word, blocking her way again.

"Miss, please don't make things difficult for us. The shopkeeper said that you must be sent back." The man spoke with a blank expression, like an intelligent machine carrying out a mission.

Song Youan frowned, looking unhappy: "What if I don't go? Are you going to force me to go there?"

The man sneered and said, "That won't happen, but the girl can't walk home either. We will just stand here and wait for her consent."