Becoming a widow for the sake of good fortune? The short-lived prince lived a hundred years

A dark shadow did not come forward, just stood there.

In the darkness, his expression was unclear.

But Yan Xining adapted to the darkness quickly.

Her face darkened: "Are you done yet?"

The shadowy figure pursed his lips and suddenly bowed deeply, "I'm sorry, I came here without telling you before. I must find what my brother left behind, so I'll come again before I find it. But I promise, I'll only come at night and won't affect your business!"

As he spoke, he took out a cloth bag from his arms and opened it, revealing a stack of banknotes: "This is ten thousand taels of silver, just consider it as a favor to you, sir!" As he spoke, he walked closer and handed over the banknotes with both hands.

Yan Xining: “…”

Now that things have come to this, it would be a bit unkind of her to disagree.

Besides, he gave too much.

Yan Xining shook the tinder and lit the lamp.

What's wrong? Since you're here to talk, just say it. Why turn off the lights?

When she turned her head, she was surprised.

It was hard to see clearly in the dark, but under the light, the man was tall and straight, with a face defined by sharp yet gentle lines. His eyebrows slanted down to his temples, and his eyes were deep, bright, and dark. He wore a turquoise brocade robe and a dark belt.

The person was still the same person. Before, he either wore night clothes or had his face covered with a black scarf. When he was seen in the alley, he was also in a hurry and wearing ordinary brocade clothes.

This is really true that clothes make the man.

Take the banknote.

The man turned and was about to leave.

Yan Xining said: "Wait!"

"You actually know what you're looking for, right?"

The man was silent for a moment before nodding.

Yan Xining said: "Maybe I can help you!"

That person stopped talking again!

Yan Xining raised an eyebrow, revealing a half-smile: "This is my territory. If we talk about familiarity, I'm naturally the most familiar with it. Instead of looking aimlessly, why not ask me!"

The man looked at Yan Xining and said, "But as far as I know, you haven't been in charge of this restaurant for long."

"You're willing to pay me ten thousand taels of silver, so what if I believe you once more?"

The man seemed to be deliberating, then raised his head after a moment. "I'm looking for a box. My brother protected this box with his life, but unfortunately, he was killed by a traitor. I want to know what's inside it."

Yan Xining asked, "My name is Ning Yan. What is your name?"

"I am Long Yuan!"

This name is quite domineering. Yan Xining was worried for a moment. There are very few people with the surname Long, but it might be his pseudonym.

"After you visited the Zhuangyuan Building last night, I found something in the room I was staying in."

"What is it?" Long Yuan's eyes suddenly fixed, staring at her without blinking, with a nervous look on his face.

"Come with me!"

Long Yuan stepped aside to let her pass, then followed without hesitation.

Arriving at the residence on the third floor, Yan Xining held out a small box and said, "I wonder if this is the box you're looking for!"

When Long Yuan saw the box, his expression changed.

The excitement was like a surging tide that instantly overwhelmed him. His eyes widened instantly and stared at the box intently, as if everything in the world disappeared at this moment, and only the small box in front of him became his entire focus.

His breathing also became rapid, his chest heaving violently, his hands trembling slightly, as if he wanted to hold the box in his arms immediately, but he was trying hard to restrain himself.

Yan Xining looked at Long Yuan's intense reaction. It seemed that this thing was really important to him.

Although his words about brotherly trust and risking his life to protect each other might be false, the emotion that suddenly erupted from him at this moment could not be false.

She kindly reminded him, "Can you open the lock on this box? If you don't have the key or don't know the solution, the contents will be automatically destroyed!"

Long Yuan came back to his senses. He nodded vigorously and reached out to take the box. His lips trembled and finally formed two words: "Thank you!"

Yan Xining smiled and said, "It's even now! You found what you wanted. You don't have to go to the Champion Building at night anymore. I'm relieved now!"

Long Yuan thanked him again, and without staying, he slipped away and blended into the night.

Yan Xining could understand why he must be so excited to finally find what he had been searching for. He just wanted to go back and see what was inside the box as soon as possible.

As for whether he really had the key, Yan Xining didn't care. He was so eager to get the things inside. If the things inside were destroyed because of his own recklessness, he couldn't blame anyone else.

But Zhuangyuan Building no longer had this hidden danger, and gained another ten thousand taels.

For me, it is indeed beneficial with no harm!

In the next few days, Yan Xining was busy with the acquisition of the shop.

She didn't know if it was an illusion, but closing the shop was easy this time. It was so easy that it seemed as if someone had deliberately wanted to sell it to her.

The location here is great, and the shops are connected, making it a perfect place for business. There was no reason to refuse such a piece of juicy meat that was delivered right to his fingertips. While Yan Xining was working on the signing of the contract, he also sent people to secretly investigate.

The results of the investigation were correct. The owner of the original shop was planning to move the business back to his hometown to expand. He was also selling the shop here to collect funds.

Yan Xining bought the shop, drew the renderings herself and asked the craftsmen to modify the work according to her requirements.

During this period, the businessman Ning Yan also became well-known in the capital.

Even people on the Jinghua list came to pay attention.

Yan Xining was not shy either. If she could make it onto the Young Masters List of the Jinghua Ranking, the businesses under Yu Ningyan's name would become a great publicity tool, which would save a lot of money on advertising.

The concierge delivered a post.

It was handed over by Yuan Yiming, a sixth-rank editor of the Hanlin Academy.

Chu Jinxun remembered this person.

He ranked fourth in the imperial examination, and seemed to be the new top scorer.

After thinking about it, he asked the doorman to refuse.

It is not a good thing for the prince to be too close to officials.

It's easy to be watched, not to mention he needs to be more careful.

Although he is a sickly person, Yuan Yiming is only a sixth-grade cultivator now.

After receiving the reply from the doorman, Yuan Yiming was a little disappointed. He wanted to see Princess An instead of Prince An. However, he was a foreigner and could not ask to see Princess An directly.

He also knew that it was a bit presumptuous to come to Prince An's Mansion to deliver a letter.

But now that he knew Yan Xining's whereabouts and he was in the capital, there was no reason for him to ignore him. He had to find out the truth.

Return in failure.

Thinking about that teahouse last time, does Yan Xining go there often?

Or maybe I could meet her there by chance?

But he usually has to be on duty. Who would still be drinking tea so late when he gets off duty?

Still hoping to try my luck, I went to that teahouse for four consecutive days during my shift.

But obviously luck did not let him go, and he did not meet Yan Xining.

He thought it might be faster to deliver the invitation to Prince An's Mansion!

So he once again sent a letter to Prince An's Mansion, begging for a meeting.

Chu Jinxun naturally refused to see him again.

After the fourth time, Chu Jinxun came to his senses a little.

This person is so persistent, could it be that he is targeting him?

After thinking for a moment, he ordered, "Invite him to the East Hall! I will go see him!"