After Xie Rou had arranged everything, she began to trim the flowers and plants in the yard. The people she sent out kept an eye on the situation in Ming Yu Zhai at all times, and reported the news of Ming Yu Zhai to the Princess's Mansion every quarter of an hour.

After Xie Rou learned that Mingyuzhai was empty, she looked noticeably happier.

"Your method is very good. Thank you very much this time."

Xie Rou said this to Chu Yun who was beside her. When Chu Yun heard this from Xie Rou's mouth, his face showed a little surprise. He had been with Xie Rou for so many years, and they had a good relationship.

However, this was the first time he heard the word "thank you" from Xie Rou's mouth. As a superior, how could he easily thank his subordinates?

It seems that the relationship between her and the boss of Mingyuzhai is indeed unusual, but this is also Xie Rou's biggest weakness. Once a strong person has a fatal weakness, things will not be different.

"What? Are you surprised?" Xie Rou raised her eyebrows, but the scissors in her hand did not stop.

"I have known Ah Yue for many years. I met her when I was still an insignificant princess. At that time, she was just an ordinary merchant girl. We have supported each other for so many years to get to where we are today."

"I am now the eldest princess, and she has become the well-known owner of Ming Yu Zhai."

"If it's not absolutely necessary, I don't want to take action against her."

Xie Rou spoke of her past for the first time, and her thoughts drifted away. So many years had passed, and things and people had changed. She was now the person she once looked down upon, while Ah Yue remained the same.

I am still as naive as ever, and I still believe that as long as I work hard, I can get through anything.

Xie Rou couldn't help but sneer, thinking to herself that now that she had given up this opportunity, perhaps she was helping her former self and protecting the innocent Shi Lingyue.

Chu Yun didn't say anything, but just listened quietly to what Xie Rou said.

At this time, the servants of the Princess's Mansion hurried into the courtyard, "Your Highness, something bad has happened!" The servants ran in immediately after receiving the news from Ming Yu Zhai.

Xie Rou was still thinking about the past, with a gentle expression. However, upon hearing the servant's words, her expression immediately changed. She said in a deep voice, "Speak."

"Every family in the capital has gone to Ming Yu Zhai. Right now, there are so many people inside that it's almost impossible to squeeze in. Even the powder and rouge are sold out. Those who go now can only pay a deposit."

The servant knelt on the ground and said a series of words. After he finished speaking, he didn't dare to look up at Xie Rou's expression.

"What's going on?" Chu Yun asked with a cold face.

"Prince Chen sent threatening letters to each mansion, so they all went to Ming Yu Zhai." The servant replied tremblingly.

Xie Rou narrowed her eyes and said with gritted teeth: "My royal brother is really great. It's really hard for him to come up with such a method." But Xie Rou's current status meant she would not blame him at all.

After all, their relationship was still delicate, and they wouldn't tear each other apart unless absolutely necessary. His Majesty was definitely on Xie Sui's side, there was no doubt about that. After all, they were biological brothers from the same mother.

"Then why don't you anonymously send a letter to His Majesty and file a complaint against Xie Sui?" Chu Yun leaned forward and offered a suggestion. Since things had come to this, it was better to go all out. Even if His Majesty loved his brother, he wouldn't go against the civil and military officials.

"Idiot." She cursed.

Xie Rou put down the scissors in her hand and then spoke: "Since Xie Sui dared to do this, he would definitely not leave any evidence. Even if everyone in the capital knew that it was Xie Sui who did it, so what?"

"You have no evidence. Even if we confront His Majesty in person, we won't gain anything."

Xie Rou pinched her palms. After she knew about this incident, Yu Guiwan would be even more difficult to deal with.

"Go prepare a banquet to celebrate for Princess Chen and invite the guests."

Xie Rou immediately gave an order.

*

As more people came to Mingyuzhai, Yu Guiwan only said a few words to Yang Nian and asked her to go back first, to avoid any trouble caused by the noise of too many people. After seeing his mother off, Yu Guiwan returned to the attic.

"It seems that the princess's methods are not simple."

Shi Lingyue looked at Yu Guiwan coming over and couldn't help but tease her. After saying that, Shi Lingyue couldn't help but think of the days when she and Xie Rou were together, when they used to joke around like this.

But I don't know why, it seems a little different now.

It was clearly still the two of them, and they had clearly both accomplished what they had wanted to do.

"That's ridiculous."

Yu Guiwan smiled.

As the two were talking, Shi Lingyue saw the people around Xie Rou enter Mingyuzhai. She immediately went up to the attic and came in front of them. The maid leaned over and said respectfully, "Greetings, Princess Chen."

The maid bowed to Yu Guiwan before speaking, "Princess, Boss Shi, our eldest princess is hosting a celebration banquet at her residence and has asked me to invite you two over."

Shi Lingyue naturally knew about this matter. Xie Rou had mentioned it to her yesterday. She said that no matter what happened today, she would prepare a celebration banquet for her at the mansion. Shi Lingyue also turned to look at Yu Guiwan, "Princess, please go with us."

Yu Guiwan sneered in his heart. This was not a celebration banquet at all, it was clearly a Hongmen Banquet.

"I won't go. Before I left today, I agreed with Your Highness that I would go back. After all, Your Highness can't go out for a month, and I must go back to Princess Chen." She declined with a smile.

"After His Highness's ban is lifted, I will come with His Highness."

The maid could not find any fault with Yu Guiwan's excuse. Seeing Yu Guiwan say this, Shi Lingyue naturally would not continue to try to keep her.

After leaving Mingyuzhai, the two carriages headed in different directions. Xie Rou saw that only Shi Lingyue had come, but she wasn't surprised that Yu Guiwan hadn't come. Instead, she felt much happier.

In fact, as early as when she asked someone to invite him, Xie Rou knew that Yu Guiwan would not come.

"Today I heard that Ming Yu Zhai's business wasn't doing well at first. If you hadn't expressly forbidden me from leaving the house, I would have rushed over to support you. Those guys are so opportunistic and afraid of death."

"But fortunately, I finally made it through today. Things will get better and better in the future."

Xie Rou mentioned what happened today with an angry look on her face.

Instead, Shi Lingyue looked indifferent and tried to comfort Xie Rou, "Don't be angry, you've finally gotten better." Shi Lingyue patted Xie Rou on the back, fearing that something might happen to her, and tried hard to comfort Xie Rou.

"Okay, okay." Xie Rou agreed quickly, "We are happy today, let's not talk about these things that spoil the fun." With that, the two of them went to the dining hall.

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