The next day, Song Ruozhen learned early in the morning that Lin Zhiyue and Qin Shuangshuang had been sentenced to exile.

"Exile? The results are out so quickly?"

Chenxiang couldn't help but laugh, "Miss, this matter was handled by the King of Chu, how could it not be quick?"

Song Ruozhen glanced at her and said, "You've got some nerve these days, daring to make fun of me."

"Isn't that because I know Miss is good to me?" Chenxiang wasn't afraid at all; she knew that Miss was good to all her people.

"Qin Shuangshuang is like a venomous snake, always trying to bite Miss. After being exiled, she won't be an eyesore to Miss in the capital. Wouldn't that be the best?"

"Your Highness, this arrangement is truly wonderful! I just heard the Second Young Master praising it." Chenxiang was overjoyed, feeling incredibly proud.

"How were Tian Jiaojiao and Tang Xuening dealt with?" Song Ruozhen asked again.

"The two were flogged at the government office. They were flogged early this morning in front of the people. Youfu even went to see it and said that the flog was really hard, and their clothes were bleeding."

Song Ruozhen raised an eyebrow, "Prime Minister Tang didn't go?"

“They went, not only Prime Minister Tang, but Madam Tang also went.”

It is said that when she heard that she was to be punished, Madam Tang tried to stop it, but the prince ignored her. Prime Minister Tang even declared that she should be punished for her mistake, which stopped Madam Tang.

The Tian family also came, but seeing that the Tang family didn't stop them, they remained silent, waiting for the beating to be finished before being loaded onto the carriage and taken back.

Chenxiang spoke with great enthusiasm, as if she had seen it with her own eyes. However, upon closer reflection, Song Ruozhen realized that Laifu had probably told her the same thing when he returned.

"Fifth sister, this fried chicken business is absolutely amazing. It's packed with people every day. I'm thinking that since the shop is in the west of the city, it's too far for customers from other directions to come here. In just a few days, I've heard quite a few complaints."

"So I'm thinking of opening a fried chicken shop in the east of the city. What do you think?" Song Jingshen asked.

He had carefully observed the fried chicken business over the past two days. Although many people came because of its reputation and wanted to try it after hearing that it tasted good, he noticed that many of them were repeat customers.

This shows that people genuinely love fried chicken, rather than just enjoying it for the novelty.

With so many people in the capital, one shop simply can't keep up with the demand. Opening a branch would reduce complaints, and most importantly... make a fortune!

"Sure, Fifth Brother, you can handle it. Now that you're back, I don't need to keep an eye on things anymore."

Song Ruozhen smiled faintly. Before Song Jingshen was away, the shops in the capital were managed by the original owner. In the past few days, since he returned, he has taken the initiative to take care of many things, which has saved her a lot of trouble.

I just wonder if Fifth Brother's lost memories... will be restored?

"Fifth Brother, has Ke Yuanzhi come to see you these past few days?"

The Ke family owes them so much money, and the Qu family is unwilling to help. She feels that Ke Yuanzhi will not let this go easily.

“Now that she’s engaged, why would I see her?” A hint of mockery flashed in Song Jingshen’s eyes. “Fifth sister, I don’t really understand why I did such a stupid thing before.”

There are plenty of good girls in the world, and Ke Yuanzhi is nothing special. Yet I did so many absurd things for her!

You might not believe it, but I feel like I was possessed before, though I'm too embarrassed to say it to others, as if I'm making excuses..."

Seeing Song Jingshen's troubled expression, Song Ruozhen saw through it but didn't say anything. In the past, the whole family's minds had been suppressed, but now they were naturally much better.

I imagine that even if Fifth Brother regains his memories, he won't be as brainless as before.

Just as the brother and sister were discussing where to open the shop next, Youfu rushed over.

"Miss." Youfu glanced hesitantly at Song Jingshen.

“It’s alright, go ahead and speak,” Song Ruozhen said.

Song Jingshen looked at his younger sister suspiciously. Did she have some kind of plan that they didn't know about?

"Miss, there's some noise over there. It looks like they're planning to go to the Liu family today," Youfu said.

Song Ruozhen raised her eyebrows slightly. "I understand. You may leave."

"Fifth Sister, who is planning to go to the Liu family?" Song Jingshen was completely confused.

"Fifth Brother, I can't talk to you any longer right now. Let's go find Mother first. We've been living too comfortably these past few days. The fried chicken business is booming, and naturally, our aunt's family, who are eyeing us with envy, are now targeting us."

In the past, it was always my aunt who went to the Liu family to complain about us. We can't always be the ones passively taking the beatings; this time, it's our turn to go and complain first.

Song Jingshen immediately became interested upon hearing this, "No wonder I've felt something was off these past two days, I almost forgot about my aunt's family!"

In the past, whenever something good happened to our family, they would always find a way to take advantage of us. Turns out they've been planning something big!

At this point, Song Jingshen hesitated for a moment, "Ruozhen, we've actually come to understand over the years that our maternal grandparents' family has always favored my aunt."

No matter what good things happen, Mother never gets a share. Even if she goes back to complain this time, it probably won't do any good.

Back then, they always felt that their mother was too weak and let her family bully her, and their father, not wanting to put his mother in a difficult position, would give up some trivial benefits.

But now my aunt has gone even further. Not only is the Sun family always eyeing their things, but the Liu family isn't much better. They've been giving them a lot of money over the years.

"Anyway, the Liu family isn't exactly good relatives. If it's useless, then we might as well just overturn the table and make a big scene!"

Song Ruozhen remained calm. She had actually wanted to deal with both the Sun family and the Liu family for a long time, but she had been too busy with her brothers' affairs to pay attention to these matters.

Now that the older brothers are all successful, the Song family's situation is no longer as precarious as before, so they have time to deal with this greedy aunt properly.

Looking at his younger sister who was about to flip the table so calmly, Song Jingshen realized what his older brother and the others had said earlier. His fifth sister was really different from before!

In the past, among the five siblings, she was the one most worried about conflicts, but now... she is the one who is least afraid!

“I do think this is a good idea, but think about your mother’s personality, I’m afraid she won’t agree to it easily,” Song Jingshen said worriedly.

However, after hearing Song Ruozhen's words, Liu Ruyan immediately nodded and said, "Okay, then let's go back now."

Song Jingshen's eyes widened: "???"

Upon hearing the plan, Song Zhiyu was also eager to get started. "I've really put up with them for a long time. It's a pity I couldn't teach Hanfei a lesson myself. That guy is in exile now and it's impossible for him to come back anytime soon."

“Mother’s recent changes are too drastic. Don’t you find it strange?” Song Jingshen couldn’t help but ask.

Song Zhiyu glanced at him, "No matter how much your mother changes, it can't compare to how you change, right?"

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