After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

While Xie Jiaojiao was still fiddling with the abacus and looking at the ledger, Xie Xing had already calculated yesterday's profits. After checking with Manager Tang, he confirmed that everything was accurate, even the copper coins were correct.

Manager Tang was utterly shocked.

He looked at Xie Xing with a surprised expression.

How did she do it?

Shopkeeper Tang picked up the numbers Xie Xing had written on the paper. They were all things he couldn't understand, and there were even some strange symbols he didn't recognize written on them.

Manager Tang looked at the paper, then at Xie Xing.

The pretty young girl seemed to have returned to her area of ​​expertise, her eyes sparkling. She turned to Zhijun and said, "Give me all these ledgers."

"Three days."

"I calculated it clearly within three days and showed it to my grandmother."

Zhijun looked at Xie Xing in astonishment.

"Fifth Sister, do you mean all of them?"

Although these ledgers only cover the most recent month, Yunyan Pavilion is a large organization, and calculating them all within three days would be a huge undertaking.

"Fifth Sister?" Xie Jiaojiao took the paper from Xie Xing's hand from Manager Tang. She looked at it again and again, but couldn't understand what those strange scribbles on the paper were.

"these are?"

Xie Xing took the paper from Xie Jiaojiao, folded it neatly, and casually tucked it into her sleeve. She smiled and said, "Your cousin doesn't understand it now, but if she wants to learn, I can teach her slowly."

"However, I have been learning for more than ten years, while my sister has to start from scratch."

Xie Xing generously taught Xie Jiaojiao math.

If she's willing to learn.

Being able to calculate these accounts in a short time is certainly important for a matriarch.

But it is not necessary.

Xie Jiaojiao was unwilling to waste her time on this.

But she still smiled and agreed: "If Fifth Sister is willing to teach, then I am also willing to learn."

Ultimately, the shop was managed under the old lady's supervision, and Manager Tang was an honest man, so there were no mistakes in the account books.

The two spent the morning at the rouge shop, and it was almost noon when they prepared to leave.

Just as I reached the door, a sweet voice called out from behind me: "Xie Xing!"

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Xie Xing turned around and saw Princess De'an and several elegantly dressed young ladies.

Princess De'an has been in a bad mood these past two days.

Normally, she would never be stopped when she went to Prince Jin's residence.

Some time ago, Jun Lanjin fell off a cliff and his fate was unknown. Princess De'an was extremely worried. When she finally heard the news that Jun Lanjin had returned alive, she immediately went to Prince Jin's mansion.

However, he was turned away on the grounds that Prince Jin was recovering from his injuries and it was inconvenient for him to receive guests.

Princess De'an was heartbroken. She had finally mustered the energy to go to the rouge shop today, only to run into the person she hated most.

Thinking of how close Xie Xing and Jun Lanjin were during the autumn hunt, Princess De'an was driven mad with jealousy.

She angrily stopped Xie Xing: "How dare you! You see me, the princess, and not even bow?"

If it weren't for Princess De'an's shout, Xie Xing wouldn't have noticed her.

As soon as Princess De'an finished speaking, Xie Xing gracefully bowed and said, "Greetings, Princess. How are you?"

"Goodbye, Princess."

Before Princess De'an could react, Xie Xing immediately made his escape.

Xie Jiaojiao, standing to the side, froze. She glanced at Xie Xing, who was running outside, and then at Princess De'an, who was standing to the side looking aggressive and ready to cause trouble. Her pretty face showed a hint of panic, and she immediately followed Xie Xing in bowing: "Greetings, Princess."

"Happy Princess."

Then he immediately turned around and followed Xie Xing.

Princess De'an was taken aback by Xie Xing's actions. After a moment of stunned silence, she reacted with fury: "Xie Xing! You stop right there!"

"Did I, the princess, allow you to leave?"

Princess De'an immediately caught up with Xie Xing and blocked Xie Xing and Xie Jiaojiao's way.

Having learned martial arts, catching up with the two delicate girls was a piece of cake for her.

Princess De'an looked up and glared at Xie Xing: "Since you're going to pay your respects, I'll make you kneel down!"

Xie Jiaojiao was stunned.

She realized at this moment that Princess De'an was clearly here to cause trouble.

She was unreasonable, so Xie Xing naturally wouldn't be reasonable either.

Xie Xing raised her head, carefully examined Princess De'an, and smiled sweetly at her: "There are so many young ladies from noble families here, why does the princess only pursue me?

Princess De'an glanced at Xie Xing with disgust, and was about to speak when Xie Xing spoke up on his own: "Could it be that the princess likes me?"

"Are you deliberately trying to get my attention?"

Princess De'an's eyes widened, and without thinking, she retorted, "You wish! How could I possibly like you?"

"Xie Xing, you're utterly shameless!"

Xie Xing tilted his head: "So the princess is here to cause trouble?"

Princess De'an snorted coldly and was about to speak when Xie Xing didn't give her a chance and blurted out, "Although you are a princess, I am also the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion."

"Who do you think you are, a legitimate daughter?" Princess De'an retorted.

Xie Xing ignored him: "My grandmother was a first-rank imperial consort, my maternal grandfather was a first-rank Grand Tutor, and my father was a Grand General who protects the country..."

Princess De'an's voice was shrill: "What do you mean 'your'? Those belong to Mingzhu!"

Xie Xing put her hands behind her back, looking fierce: "I'm not some delicate young lady, I have plenty of strength and methods!"

Princess De'an retorted angrily, "I say, what kind of young lady are you from the General's Mansion? Mingzhu is the real one!"

Xie Xing covered his ears with both hands: "If the princess is deceiving me, I will definitely report it to the emperor!"

Princess De'an: "..."

She was furious.

That bitch won't listen to her at all!

"I can't stand it anymore! You shameless wretch, you smug little man!" Princess De'an drew a long whip from her waist.

Xie Jiaojiao, who was watching from the side, turned pale instantly.

Having just arrived in the capital, she was completely unaware that the noble ladies of the capital were actually like this…

So wild?

"Princess...Princess, let's talk this out." Xie Jiaojiao stood in front of Xie Xing.

Princess De'an's eyes were bloodshot.

She was by nature an extremely irritable person. She had dominated the capital for years, and there were no young ladies from noble families who didn't fawn over her or fear her.

But he ended up stumbling on Xie Xing.

This was the first time Jun Lanjin had protected her, and she couldn't vent her anger.

This time, let's see who protects this bitch!

Princess De'an's face contorted with rage for a moment, "I'll settle all my old and new scores with you, and I'll beat you to death right now!"

Having said that, she brandished her long whip with great force and lashed it straight at Xie Jiaojiao.

Xie Jiaojiao's beautiful eyes widened in utter astonishment.

She actually dared to smoke?!

Just as the whip was about to strike, Xie Xing, having learned from his previous experience, quickly grabbed Xie Jiaojiao and dodged the first lash from Princess De'an.

"Snapped!"

The long whip struck the ground, leaving a whip mark.

Dust is everywhere.

The young ladies behind Princess De'an watched Xie Xing and Xie Jiaojiao with amusement.

A maid from the Xie family has already gone back to inform them.

Avoiding the first lash, Princess De'an's next lash followed immediately.

"De'an!"

Just then, a tall figure dressed in a white brocade robe descended from the sky. He stood in front of Xie Jiaojiao and kicked away the long whip in Princess De'an's hand.

Xie Jiaojiao looked up in surprise at the person in front of her.