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When He Niang came in again, Lu Huan instructed, "He Niang, take the bed sheets that are by the heated kang and wash them. Ugh, it's cold, add some hot water so your hands don't get frostbite."

"Hey! Thank you, boss!"

But after He Niang left, she hid in a corner of the kitchen and searched repeatedly, but found no trace.

Did the master and son-in-law not consummate their marriage?

This is impossible! The man's brow has already smudged, and his walking posture is different from before. How could there be no trace at all...?

He Niang stood there in a daze, holding the bed sheet.

Shi Dong walked in from outside, his body radiating coldness.

He patted the frost off his body and rubbed his hands together, saying, "The north wind blew all night last night. I feel like I'm going to freeze to death on the river tomorrow."

Not hearing He Niang's reply, Shi Dong looked up and saw He Niang standing in the corner of the kitchen: "Wife, what are you standing here daydreaming about? Has the breakfast from the backyard been delivered yet?"

He Niang quickly stuffed the bed sheet back into the wooden basin: "I'll go right now. Don't touch the bed sheet in the basin, it's from the master's room."

"Okay! I won't touch it."

Although the Gao family was not a wealthy household, He Niang and Shi Dong dared not be negligent in the slightest.

They had a gut feeling that following Lu Huan would definitely bring them good days!

Having eaten most of a bunch of grapes earlier, Lu Huan didn't eat much for breakfast. However, to avoid arousing suspicion from He Niang and the others, she still poured her breakfast into a bowl in her spatial storage space, just like she usually does.

She then selected a piece of jade-colored bamboo-patterned gauze and a piece of moon-white brocade from the dowry, and had Shi Gu first put them into the trunk of the mule cart.

After doing all this, Lu Huan calculated the time, changed into her gown and cloak, and waited by the gate in the backyard.

Today, Zhou specially dug out her crab-green satin long gown with a floral pattern that she usually couldn't bear to wear, as she was going to the Ni Chang Pavilion.

It may have been stored at the bottom of the trunk for too long, and it wasn't taken out to be starched and ironed beforehand. There were long creases on the sleeves and hem of the long shirt, and you could smell a faint musty odor if you got close.

Gao Manting was wearing a light green gauze shirt with floral and butterfly patterns, which she had gotten from Lu Ruyi. She looked quite charming and lovely, but it was a bit too thin, and she was shivering from the cold.

Lu Huan pretended not to know and smiled as she took Zhou's arm: "Mother-in-law, let's go!"

Zhou was a little stiff, but considering that Lu Huan had paid for it today, she couldn't refuse her.

Gao Shangzhi climbed onto the mule cart first, followed by Zhou Shi and Gao Manting, and finally Lu Huan.

Shi Dong was worried that Shi Gu was not steady enough, so he drove the car himself today.

Along the way, Shi Dong met many villagers and greeted them one by one.

Before long, the news spread throughout the village that Gao Yan's newlywed wife had taken the entire Gao family to Yanjing City to have clothes made.

When Fang Xiaoyu heard the news, she was trying to get close to Gao Chengyi's mother, who was also Gao Yan's fourth aunt.

She nearly tore the burlap handkerchief in her hand, and said sourly, "No wonder she's a young lady from the city, she doesn't know the hardships of the village. I think she should take out some of her old clothes and share them with the women in the village."

Gao Chengyi's mother, Ji Hanqiao, initially didn't understand Fang Xiaoyu's intentions and even wondered if the girl had taken a liking to her son, Chengyi.

But hearing her sarcastic remarks, there was nothing she couldn't understand; she was targeting Gao Yan.

However, he felt that Gao Yan and Cheng Yi had always had a good relationship, so he tried to get closer to them.

No wonder Fang Xiaoyu had never come to the door before, but these past two days she has been coming frequently, sitting for most of the day, and I couldn't get rid of her no matter what.

Knowing what was going on, Madam Ji naturally wouldn't be so polite to her anymore. One moment she'd order her around moving things, and the next she'd have her chop wood and boil water.

On the other side of the mule cart.

Apart from Gao Manting, who genuinely looked forward to going to the Ni Chang Pavilion, both Zhou Shi and Gao Shangzhi were somewhat uneasy.

Even amidst dynastic changes, the Ni Chang Pavilion in Yanjing City remained standing. Many secretly tried to uncover the true owner of the Ni Chang Pavilion, but to no avail.

Of course, this only applies to ordinary people and merchants, and the Lu family is no exception. Not to mention, the Zhou family hasn't stepped into the Ni Chang Pavilion for a long time.

Throughout the journey, Zhou kept reminding Gao Manting not to talk too much once they entered the Ni Chang Pavilion, and especially not to touch anything inside carelessly.

Of course, while it was called a reminder, it was actually more of a threat.

Gao Manting was even more excited now, and couldn't wait to rush in and see what this place, which her mother had described as having an entire building filled with beautiful dresses, was all about.

Zhou held Gao Manting's arm tightly, preventing her from leaving her within three feet. Gao Shangzhi, on the other hand, was holding the two bolts of cloth that Lu Huan had given them earlier.

They stopped at the entrance of the Ni Chang Pavilion when they saw that Lu Huan had not yet followed, and dared not go in.

The people in the Neon Pavilion quickly noticed the three figures and, seeing their increasingly uncomfortable demeanor, cast disdainful glances at them.

Chen Xin'er was the worst among them.

The Chen family was robbed, and Chen Xin'er's savings account was also stolen. She was extremely upset and didn't want to face the empty room, so she came to the Ni Chang Pavilion to clear her mind.

Even though I can't buy them, just looking at those beautiful clothes is a pleasure.

Just then, they saw a few country bumpkins standing in front of the door. Although they were carrying two bolts of brocade, which looked quite expensive, who knew if they were stolen!

Thinking this way, Chen Xin'er's mood became increasingly gloomy.

If these three people are really connected to the bandits who stole from the Du and Chen families, then they definitely cannot be let go!

She came out with her maids and servants, reached out and touched the two bolts of brocade. They were silky smooth to the touch, definitely not ordinary quality.

Chen Xin'er, afraid that those around her wouldn't hear her, shouted loudly, "You three country bumpkins, where did you get that brocade in your arms? Tell me! Did you steal it from somewhere?"

Gao Shangzhi trembled with fright, but quickly became enraged: "You little wench, how can you be so foul-mouthed! We're just standing here waiting for someone, and you're already labeling us thieves? Is there no law anymore!"

"Exactly!" Zhou's index finger almost poked Chen Xin'er's face. "How can you spew such filth like that, little girl! What evidence do you have that we stole it? This is a false accusation!"

Gao Manting's previous excitement vanished, replaced by a feeling of utter injustice. She burst into tears, crying loudly, "Waaah—this was a gift from my sister-in-law to my parents! How dare you say we stole it!"

Now, not only the guests and managers inside the Ni Chang Pavilion, but also the common people who had been walking on the road earlier, gathered around and started discussing it.

"How can this girl make such a malicious accusation? The person was just standing there perfectly fine, how could she accuse him of stealing!"

"You don't know this, do you? I heard there was a big case in the west of the city; several houses were completely robbed by bandits!"

"West City? This is East City!"

"Maybe they ran over from the west side of the city!"

"Come on! Most of the high-ranking officials and nobles in Yanjing City live in the eastern part of the city; bandits certainly wouldn't dare to steal from there!"

Seeing that the conversation among the surrounding people was getting further and further off track, Chen Xin'er slapped Zhou Shi's hand away: "What kind of thing are you! How dare you point at my face! Yuanbao, Zhenzhu, slap her!"