Wanglai Hall.

"What? You want to pawn this jade pendant?"

The head of Wanglai Hall widened his eyes and looked at the jade pendant in his hand that was so familiar.

Isn’t this his master’s jade pendant?

How could it be in the hands of this little girl?

Still want to pawn it?

He looked strange and asked Shi Xiaoxiao tentatively, "Miss, may I ask where you got this jade pendant? We at Wanglaitang don't accept things of unknown origin."

He needed to find out how this jade pendant ended up in Shi Xiaoxiao's hands.

If she had stolen it, he would have had her arrested and put in jail immediately.

This jade pendant is worn by the master, so its preciousness is needless to say.

But you can't let others take it away quietly.

Shi Xiaoxiao originally didn't want to pawn the jade pendant, but then she thought it was of no use to her since she kept it on her body.

If her parents knew that she was wearing someone else's jade pendant, she would have no way to explain herself and might even be punished.

Come to think of it, this jade pendant suddenly became a hot potato.

So she turned around and took the jade pendant here to pawn it.

I just don't understand why the person in charge is making such a fuss.

Originally, a young waiter was serving them, but his expression changed immediately when he saw Shi Xiaoxiao take out the jade pendant.

It’s time for the person in charge to come!

The person in charge looked at her strangely and suspiciously.

A bold idea gradually appeared in Shi Xiaoxiao's mind.

She gasped.

Could it be that this pawnshop belongs to Qi Yun?

Is she so lucky?

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but twitch my eyes.

But the jade pendant was given to her by Qi Yun, not stolen by her, so what was there to be afraid of?

"A man named Qi Yun gave it to me. I just helped him, and he gave me this jade pendant."

The person in charge did not relax because of Shi Xiaoxiao's words. He still stared at Shi Xiaoxiao closely, obviously not believing her.

Shi Xiaoxiao shrugged, "Really, the place they came from must be clean, so don't worry, the one in charge."

When the person in charge saw Xiaoxiao's clear eyes and honest look, he was skeptical.

He looked at the jade pendant in his hand. Although he didn't quite believe what Shi Xiaoxiao said, he would definitely take back his master's jade pendant.

It would be better to take the jade pendant back first, and then go back to ask the master if it is what Shi Xiaoxiao said.

If not, with their abilities, it would be easy to find a little girl.

If it was really given to her by the master, she must be an important person to the master to be able to give her such an important jade pendant, and he cannot offend her.

After thinking it over, the headmaster looked at Shi Xiaoxiao and nodded, "That's great, this jade pendant is worth five thousand taels. Are you sure you want to pawn it, young lady?"

When she heard five thousand taels, Shi Xiaoxiao couldn't help but be shocked.

She never expected that this jade pendant was worth five thousand taels, and she couldn't help but feel happy.

This silly boy Qi Yun is too rich.

The five thousand taels worth of things were given away just like that.

This was no different from a large sum of money. In an instant, her dissatisfaction with Qi Yun disappeared without a trace.

Just full of happiness.

It seems that this person helped the right person.

She said cheerfully, "Of course I will, I will die!"

The person in charge glanced at Shi Xiaoxiao's happy expression and felt strange.

The value of this jade pendant itself is far beyond the five thousand taels.

This girl accepted the position so readily?

Does she know the importance of this jade pendant?

But he was also happy to get the jade pendant back at a low price, and did not tell Shi Xiaoxiao about the benefits of the jade pendant.

If the master really knew that they bought back his jade pendant at a low price, he might even reward them.

Shi Xiaoxiao happily pocketed five thousand taels of silver and left happily.

The waiters and the manager of Wanglaitang watched Shi Xiaoxiao leave, and they were happy in their hearts.

It’s just that the reasons for being happy before and after are exactly the opposite.

Shi Xiaoxiao left Wanglaitang and went straight to Changping Street to shop.

Since you can make a lot of money just by going out, you must spend it well and reward yourself.

From the beginning to the end of the street, Shi Xiaoxiao's arms were full of supplies.

They are all luxury items that ordinary people cannot afford.

He bought a lot of things, including clothes, jewelry, and lip balm, and planned to give some to the girls in the yard when he got back.

At this moment, she felt so satisfied!

I found a quiet place, put all the purchased items into the space, and walked out.

Stopped at a wonton shop.

The hot white wontons are covered with delicate patterns, and the soup exudes a strong chicken soup aroma, making people salivate.

Shi Xiaoxiao almost drooled.

I glanced at the sky and realized it was already Yin time, the time when night and day alternate.

It's time to eat wontons.

Shi Xiaoxiao couldn't resist the temptation and sat down in the old lady's wonton shop.

"Grandma, give me a bowl of wontons!"

The old woman agreed with a smile and turned around to make wontons for Shi Xiaoxiao.

It was still dark and there were not many people in the store.

The old woman couldn't help but start chatting with Shi Xiaoxiao.

"Miss, you're here really early. You're the first customer in my store today. I'll give you a discount later."

Shi Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma."

After a while, the chaotic fragrance slowly drifted into Shi Xiaoxiao's nostrils.

She couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"Grandma, your wontons are so delicious, they're making my mouth water."

The old woman smiled happily when she heard this, "It will be cooked soon. If you like, you can eat more later."

Shi Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously, as if she had been hungry for a long time.

When the wontons were served on the table, Shi Xiaoxiao stared at them intently.

She couldn't wait to pick up a soft wonton. After taking a bite, the tender meat filling and the soft and glutinous skin blended in her mouth, and she felt a rich and delicious taste.

He took a few big bites, as if he could taste a different aroma in every bite, which really satisfied Shi Xiaoxiao's taste buds.

The bowl of wontons was quickly finished. Although there were not many, Shi Xiaoxiao drank up the soup as well, and her stomach felt very full.

I paid and prepared to leave, but as soon as I took a step forward, my foot stopped.

Because a ferocious voice was heard.

"Hey, old lady, you haven't paid this month's protection fee yet, hurry up, or I'll smash your store."

Shi Xiaoxiao tilted her head to look.

Three burly men carrying sticks swaggered into the wonton shop.

He sat directly on the table, hitting the edge of the table hard with the stick in his hand, making a series of rapid noises.

The old woman was startled. Her face gradually turned pale and she looked at the few people tremblingly.

"My Lords, I really don't have that much money."

The voice revealed helplessness and fear.

She was alone and had no ability to fight against these people.

What's more, her husband at home is bedridden and needs money for medicine, so she has no choice but to go out and earn some money alone.

But they were always snatched away by these people, and her husband's illness became more and more serious. She felt a deep sense of powerlessness and sadness in her heart.

Why is she so unlucky? Why does God make things difficult for her?

It is obvious that she has been kind all her life and never quarreled with anyone.

Being treated like this even when you’re old!

A dark-skinned man stepped forward and glared at the old woman fiercely.

"I don't care whether you have it or not. If you don't pay today, we will smash your wonton shop. You can do whatever you want."

The old woman was so anxious that she was at a loss, with a helpless look on her face. "My lords, I really have no money left. I have a patient at home who needs medicine. Please give us a way out."

The dark-skinned man stepped forward and pushed the old woman.

"It's none of our business if your family is sick. Pay the money quickly."

"what……"

The old woman was pushed and staggered, about to fall, and her head hit the tip of the table, which frightened her so much that she couldn't help but scream.

A white, slender hand reached out in time and grabbed her.

The old woman stopped and gasped in shock.

She looked at Shi Xiaoxiao with gratitude, then nervously pushed Shi Xiaoxiao out.

"Girl, please leave quickly. This is none of your business."

There was anxiety and tension in her eyes, and she wished Shi Xiaoxiao would disappear immediately.

Shi Xiaoxiao was pushed around by her and a rough voice sounded behind her.

"Stop! Did I let her go?"

Came the dark-skinned man's voice.

The old woman paused, turned her head and looked at him pleadingly, "Sir, she is just a customer who came to eat wontons. Please don't make things difficult for her. I will try my best to raise the money for you."

The dark-skinned man ignored the old woman's words and instead looked at Shi Xiaoxiao with interest.

The two big men behind him also stood up and, together with the dark-skinned man, surrounded Shi Xiaoxiao and the old woman.

The dark-skinned man said, "Where did this little girl come from? She's pretty good-looking."

There was a malicious gleam in his eyes!

When Xiaoxiao looked at it, she seemed to be looking at an object.

Shi Xiaoxiao frowned, and a chill spread in her heart.

The dark-skinned man smiled obscenely at the other two, and the three of them stared at Shi Xiaoxiao closely.

The dark-skinned man said, "Little girl, since you want to help her, why don't you come with us? If you come with us, we won't make things difficult for her, okay?"

The old woman was suddenly shocked, "No, sir, please..."

"Shut up, what's wrong with that...ah..."

The old woman was interrupted by the big man before she could finish her words, and the big man was interrupted by Shi Xiaoxiao with a punch before he could finish his words.

Shi Xiaoxiao blew on her fist and looked at the big man who was covering his eyes. "You are so brave! You dare to do banditry in broad daylight. Are you tired of living?"

The old woman was frightened and stared at the scene blankly.

The dark-skinned man's eyes widened, anger rising. "You little bitch, you dare to hit me? Do you know who I am?"

Shi Xiaoxiao looked at him with disdain: "I don't care who you are, I'm going to hit you. How dare you be a bandit at the foot of the imperial city? How many lives do you have left for being so arrogant?"

Hearing this, the big man's anger level immediately reached its maximum, "Catch this stinky girl for me,

I won't teach you a lesson if I don't let you know that I, your grandfather, am not someone you can touch."

The other two big men were about to reach out and grab Shi Xiaoxiao.

Shi Xiaoxiao clenched her fists and hit him hard without holding back.

Those big guys just relied on their strength to threaten others to pay protection fees, but they didn't have any martial arts skills at all.

Although he has brute force, he is definitely no match for Shi Xiaoxiao, who is proficient in fighting skills.

Shi Xiaoxiao's fists fell like raindrops, hitting the big men quickly, fiercely and accurately.

She also specifically hit the place where it hurt the most.

For a moment, the only sounds at the scene were fists hitting flesh and screams.

The old woman stared blankly, not understanding why several big men were pinned to the ground and beaten by a little girl.

Shi Xiaoxiao didn't stop until she felt tired.

The three people holding their heads on the ground had bruises on their faces.

The dark-skinned man was still unwilling to give up, so he hid under the table and glared at Shi Xiaoxiao.

"You stinky girl, if you have the guts, tell me your name and I won't let you go."

As he said this, he was secretly shocked. He didn't expect that such a weak girl was actually a martial artist.

Shi Xiaoxiao sneered disdainfully, stepped forward and grabbed him out.

She stepped on his back and said, "Then remember this: I am the second daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Shi Xiaoxiao! Come and seek revenge on me."

Hearing Shi Xiaoxiao's words, the big man's arrogance suddenly stopped.

He looked at Shi Xiaoxiao in horror.

How could he not know Shi Xiaoxiao's name? He knew her as the prime minister of the current dynasty.

He is a minister of the court who is second only to the emperor and the most capable person that the emperor values.

Not to mention that the Prime Minister's identity is someone he can't afford to offend, even if the identity is not there, Guang Shiyuan's methods are enough to scare him.

Rumor has it that Shi Xiaoxiao is the Prime Minister's most beloved daughter and is extremely precious to her.

How could she come to the street alone, without even a maid by her side?

So he thought Shi Xiaoxiao was just a girl from an ordinary family and had some bad thoughts about it.

If he had known her identity earlier, he would never have dared to touch her.

He relied on the fact that he was the nephew of the Dali Sizhi of the Dali Court to bully ordinary people, but he could not afford to offend the Prime Minister's Mansion.

He had no doubt about Shi Xiaoxiao's identity. How could she be a liar when she could so calmly say that she was the second daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion?

Besides, the Prime Minister is so powerful that no one dares to pretend to be his daughter.

Thinking of him trembling as he looked at Shi Xiaoxiao, "So you are Miss Shi. I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you. It was a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding. Miss Shi, please let me go. I won't dare to do it again...ah..."

Shi Xiaoxiao exerted force with her feet, and the big man immediately screamed and felt chest tightness and shortness of breath.

Shi Xiaoxiao looked down at him, "Didn't you just ask me to tell you my name? Show me what you're doing now."

The big man quickly begged for mercy, "No, no, no, Miss Shi, I was wrong, please let me go, I will definitely change for the better and never do it again."

Shi Xiaoxiao squatted down and examined him with a sharp gaze. "As the saying goes, a dog will always eat shit. Do you think I will believe what you say?"

The big man immediately raised his hand and swore: "I can, I can change, I swear to heaven, if I do it again, I will be struck by lightning and die a miserable death."

Shi Xiaoxiao sneered, "Will it work? If God had eyes, he wouldn't have allowed you to act so arrogantly until now."

"Yes, yes. Isn't this retribution for me? Miss Shi, please believe me. If you are willing to let me go, I will do whatever you say in the future."

The big man begged for mercy tremblingly, as if he really knew he was wrong.

Shi Xiaoxiao felt a little bored and kicked him away, causing the big man to roll over with his hands covering his stomach in pain.

She crossed her arms and spoke wantonly, "This place is under my protection. If you dare to come here or anywhere else and act wildly, bully the weak, I will scratch your skin. Get out!"

"Yes, yes, I'll get out of here right away. Thank you, Miss Shi, for not killing me."

The old woman standing aside just stared blankly at the few people running away in shame.

It took me a long time to come back to my senses.

Shi Xiaoxiao stretched out her hand and waved it in front of her eyes. "Grandma? Are you okay? Didn't I scare you just now? Don't worry, they won't dare to come here again."

The old woman finally came back to her senses and thanked Shi Xiaoxiao with tears in her eyes.

"Thank you, Miss. If it weren't for you, my old man would have no money for medicine."

As he spoke, he wiped away his tears.

She didn't know what kind of official the prime minister was, she only knew that Shi Xiaoxiao was the daughter of a high-ranking official.

I felt so much emotion in my heart, "I wish all the young ladies from official families were as kind as you."

These powerless common people have always been bullied by some children of officials.

It’s not like they haven’t been seen by other young ladies from official families, but no one has ever stood up for them or protected them.

Only Shi Xiaoxiao!

"Miss, you are simply a living Bodhisattva!"

As he said this, he prepared to kneel down.

Shi Xiaoxiao was startled and quickly raised her hand to stop her.

"Grandma, you absolutely can't do that."

孽 孽!

It almost shortened my life!

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