The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

A good night's sleep.

Han Cuiyin went downstairs and heard people discussing yesterday's events.

"I heard that the brother of the twelfth concubine of the prefect has died. That concubine strangled the eldest son of the main wife, and the whole family is in chaos."

"I know Li Ermi! He used to be a very honest young man. He and his sister depended on each other for survival. His sister was supposed to get married this winter, but who knew this would happen."

"Who can blame them? That girl from the Li family is so beautiful! The Prefect has taken a liking to her; he's certainly lucky. It's just that Li Ermi is clueless, even implicating the Prefect..."

Han Cuiyin paused briefly upon hearing these actions, then ignored them and wandered around the market alone.

The nine-hole jade lotus seedpod has been transformed into a lotus seedpod jade hairpin hidden in her sleeve. Whenever she encounters a similar one in the market, she can use the jade lotus seedpod to make a name for herself.

The fifty taels of silver were also obtained from Han Song, which served as a convenient cover-up.

It was quiet for two days, but it's bustling again today.

With no one causing trouble, the merchant ships and buyers chatted happily.

The goods on sale were diverse and each had its own unique characteristics.

Among them, gemstones and a spice were the most popular.

As long as the merchant ships the goods, someone will buy them all.

Han Cuiyin watched the excitement from the sidelines, but didn't find anything she wanted to buy yet.

She actually enjoys the atmosphere of bargaining, where neither side is willing to give in, and in the end, everyone is happy.

For her, this is also a kind of fulfillment.

Unbeknownst to her, she had become a separate entity, as if she were cut off from the space where everyone else was.

This feeling was shattered when the Fourth Prince appeared.

Han Cuiyin snapped out of her reverie and looked at the arrogant person in front of her with some disgust.

Every time she encountered the Fourth Prince, she would hear sarcastic remarks. Circumstances forced her to yield, and she knew she had to.

Even after bowing their heads, they still won't let them leave. What's the meaning of that?

"Fourth Prince, I am ugly and may offend your eyes, so I will take my leave now." Han Cuiyin said perfunctorily and turned to leave.

Although their father wasn't much of a scoundrel, he held a high position in the emperor's heart, so the princes didn't dare to make things too difficult for him openly.

Finally, I can get rid of the person who kept verbally attacking me. My ears can finally have some peace and quiet.

Han Cuiyin showed no interest in the items at the booths, simply walking around and looking at them without asking about the price of anything.

Until she arrived at Area 3, where the bloodshed had occurred the day before.

This area is different from other places.

This place displays both priceless jewelry and unassuming trinkets, all items used by women.

Such gatherings are far less interesting than those in the world of immortals.

In the realm of immortality, it's truly possible to find a bargain.

An ordinary thing may hold an incredible opportunity.

Sometimes, the rewards outweigh the efforts, and there are always surprises in store.

This market was a grand affair, which was indeed good for some powerful and influential people. They bought what they could, and if their masters kept some for themselves and there were any left over, they could sell them in their own shops. By buying and selling, they made a fortune.

This situation had already occurred quite a few times in the capital city in my previous life.

Just as she was about to leave, a hairpin that had been hidden by a luminous pearl came into view, and it looked like her jade lotus seedpod.

"How much is this hairpin?" Han Cuiyin picked it up and couldn't put it down. It also had a lotus seedpod on it, but no hole. The material was green jade.

"Um... this is a free gift with the purchase of the luminous pearl." The waiter's eyes darted around. "If you like it, young lady, why not buy this luminous pearl?"

The luminous pearl was inconspicuous among this pile of jewelry.

Otherwise, we wouldn't have seen the hairpin at the very end.

As Han Cuiyin hesitated, she saw Granny Wang and Jin Yi hurrying over.

"See that short, plump old woman and the tall, thin girl? Those are my servants. They'll pay for it, and I'll take the hairpin."

If a sucker comes along, and happens to be her enemy from a past life, she won't feel guilty at all when she tries to scam him.

"That won't do!" The waiter snatched the hairpin back to its original place with a flick of his right hand. "Miss, there's a shop at the corner of the long street. They're cheap there."

Han Cuiyin stared at her empty palms without saying a word.

If even a stall attendant is this capable, who is behind this merchant ship?

At this moment, she dared not use her full strength, and could only patiently ask, "How much is that luminous pearl?"

"One thousand taels, no bargaining."

"So expensive!" Han Cuiyin clenched her fists. "Making this is really profitable."

"What you gain by risking your life can never buy back the lives of those who have passed away," the waiter replied calmly.

They have no trouble selling their goods.

In less than half a day, half a ship's worth of goods had already been shipped out.

Han Cuiyin had no choice but to give up.

As they left, they looked back several times.

The Fourth Prince and Luo Jingqian watched the whole thing from the shade.

"Jingqian, what are you going to do? There's light outside!"

The fourth prince fanned himself, beads of sweat constantly forming on his body.

"I'm going to buy something, you can go back first!"

Luo Jingqian didn't say much, hiding under the bamboo umbrella without any discomfort.

"Young master, the luminous pearl in your vault is still gathering dust. Are you sure you want to bring another one back and continue to starve?"

In crowded places, Qingshan respectfully addresses him as "Young Master".

They only address each other as fellow disciples when no outsiders are around.

"Make this into a collar for Mingguang so that it can be found no matter where it hides."

Mingguang was his mother's cat, and it often darted around.

In winter nights, they especially love to crawl into the stove. Their white fur is covered in firewood ash, which makes them unpleasant to people, yet they still like to linger near people.

His mother complained several times.

The green hills remained silent; the reason given for buying a hairpin was rather far-fetched.

It's a good thing that my junior brother has finally seen the light, and he won't say much about it. It's just that the hearts of the senior and junior sisters on the mountain are about to break.

The waiter had a completely different attitude towards Luo Jingqian.

"Young master, our master said that you can take whatever you like."

"No need, Qingshan. Just give me a thousand taels of silver, and take the luminous pearl and the hairpin with you."

Luo Jingqian didn't respond at all, simply tossed the silver notes onto the stall, hid under the bamboo umbrella, and headed towards the approaching customers.

The waiter's expression changed several times before he went to the rest area at the back.

"Father, I think I've gotten myself into trouble!" The waiter was puzzled. "Why would Prince Luo take a fancy to that dark-skinned girl?"

The middle-aged man, who had been lounging lazily, quickly sat up. "What trouble have you gotten yourself into? Stop dawdling and tell me!"

"I think I've offended that Miss Yang! Young Master Luo seems to treat her differently."

“Xuankang, how many times have I told you that doing business is all about harmony and making money? You haven’t passed this test!” Ma Youcai took two steps. “Why aren’t you preparing a gift and having it sent to Miss Yang?”

This son, who didn't grow up by my side, is bound to be a bit petty, losing sight of the bigger picture for trivial matters.

That girl was the one who crossed the river.

They lived by waterways, and no one knew better than them what changes were taking place in the rivers and seas.

These people who go to sea are not afraid of the harsh weather at sea, but they are afraid of Pinglianjiang. You can imagine why.

Even those at the Innate Realm couldn't solve it, but this Miss Yang solved it simply by striking a wooden fish. Could she be an ordinary person?

The eldest son was studying with his master in the mountains, and his mind was a little slow to catch up.

If he weren't the only son in the family, I really wouldn't want to hand over this family business to him.

Ma Xuankang hurried out to choose gifts, and Ma Youcai reminded him, "Choose two expensive ones! Don't be stingy."

Han Cuiyin was unaware of the Ma family's plans. She was really annoyed. Luo Jingqian entered the room one after the other.

The person was wearing a mask, so their expression was not visible.

"Young Master Geng, it's not appropriate for you to follow me back to my room like this! A man and a woman alone in a room together—"

"Here, take this!" Upon hearing this, Luo Jingqian stuffed the hairpin into Han Cuiyin's hand. "This is an extra gift; you can wear it!"