Shocking! In this matriarchal society, every man wants to marry me!

Xia Muning gave Shishu a warning look, and Shishu immediately shut up.

Xia Muning said coolly, "Since Xia Jin'an is following her, she will naturally listen to her in everything."

Xia Fang watched Xia Jin'an dance with admiration in his eyes. He loved all beautiful things.

Ding Yucheng looked at Xia Jin'an with a sense of pity. This Zhong Tian was quite a shameless person; he had previously tried to make money by selling him into a brothel.

Zhong Tian didn't mean to belittle Xia Jin'an. It was the first time she had seen Xia Jin'an dance, and she was immediately attracted by the strong beauty he possessed.

Xia Jin'an finished her dance!

Zhongtian immediately stepped forward, offering tea and a silk handkerchief to wipe his face, and showing concern for his well-being.

"Jin'an, you look absolutely stunning today! You're radiant! Everyone is captivated by you!"

Xia Jin'an glanced around. She had seen plenty of infatuated looks; they admired famous courtesans in the same way.

Only Nakata would look at him with admiration and tell him that he was shining. Did his shining appearance attract her?

Xia Jin'an suddenly felt something hard in his hand. He glanced at it and saw that it was a small piece of mooncake.

"Eat some quickly, quietly, I'll cover for you. We won't give them to anyone else, these mooncakes are homemade, we'll eat them ourselves."

Xia Jin'an smiled quietly, put the mooncake in her mouth and ate it slowly. The sweet taste immediately filled her mouth.

Last night, Zhongtian woke Xia Jin'an up from her sleep. Xia Jin'an, still half asleep, looked at the heartbroken Zhongtian, confused as to what had happened.

"Master, what's wrong?"

"Jin'an, can you get up and chat with me for a bit?"

“Okay.” Xia Jin’an immediately got up.

Nakata was just suddenly feeling sentimental.

In modern society, she had a warm family, though not wealthy. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, they would cook a big meal and gather in twos and threes. Now... only Xia Jin'an is by her side.

The two sat outside, bathed in moonlight.

Xia Jin'an had learned that Zhong Tian was an orphan whose parents had passed away long ago. Her later recklessness might have stemmed from the lack of parental guidance from a young age.

What do we do during the Mid-Autumn Festival? That's right, eat mooncakes.

"Jin'an, do you know how to make mooncakes?"

"meeting."

"I can do that too." Zhongtian was very proud, as if being able to make mooncakes was a particularly remarkable thing.

Xia Jin'an smiled: "Then let's go together."

Mooncakes did exist in this era, but they were made of dough and steamed; it would be more accurate to say they were like steamed buns.

"Let's pack some other flavors."

"What is the taste?"

"Do you have meat filling, glutinous rice, and salted duck eggs in the house?"

"Have."

The two kneaded the dough and shaped it. Zhongtian was a complete novice in the kitchen, so in the end, Xia Jin'an was busy in the kitchen while Zhongtian eagerly gave instructions from the side.

Xia Jin'an's fair face was smeared with white flour, making her look like a big tabby cat.

Nakata wiped it away with his hand. Nakata's hand seemed to have magic; the place his hand touched slowly turned a light red.

The mooncakes were steaming hot after they came out of the oven!

Zhongtian couldn't wait to grab one and try it, but the heat burned her hand. Xia Jinan gently placed her hand on her ear and scolded her, "How could you be so careless?"

Amidst the swirling mist, their affection flowed between them.

Nakata touched his heart, which seemed to be beating rather fast.

Unfortunately, Xia Fang saw the mooncakes they made and on a whim decided to give them as gifts, so she hired a chef to make them.

The oddly shaped mooncakes that Nakata made were rejected, but Nakata carefully put them away in a handkerchief and placed them in his pocket.

"Jin'an, go and give the mooncakes on the table to the woman over there. She's been watching you for a long time."

Xia Jin'an looked over and saw a woman standing there. She was quite pretty, with a pair of charming fox-like eyes. She was holding a fan and looking at Xia Jin'an.

Xia Jin'an nodded: "Okay."

Nakata also picked up the plate and handed it to the onlookers.

"Madam Zhong, may I have a taste of that mooncake in your pocket?" a familiar voice rang out.

Zhongtian looked up and saw Xia Muning smiling.

Shishu chirped on the side, "Zhong Niangzi, we all saw it. Don't keep it to yourself. Good things can't be given only to Brother Jin'an."

Nakata took out the mooncakes somewhat embarrassedly, saying, "These are mooncakes that Jin'an and I made together; they're really not worthy of being served in a formal setting."

"It doesn't matter..."

Nakata took it out somewhat embarrassedly.

The mooncakes were already a bit crumbly from being squeezed, and Zhongtian handed over a handkerchief: "Eat slowly, don't get your hands dirty."

"…it is good."

Nakata turned to greet the others.

Xia Muning savored it carefully. The taste was slightly inferior to the pastries in the manor, but Xia Muning liked it very much.

I felt a little disappointed when I saw Nakata leave!

Zhongtian turned to him with a smile and invited him, "Tonight is my housewarming party, and I'm formally inviting you. Would you like to come?"

Xia Muning nodded reservedly: "Of course I'm willing."

"That's good."

Xia Fang stood to the side, looking at tonight's orders with some surprise.

As a result of Zhongtian's actions, more than half of the glass in the store has been used up. By the end of the month, it is estimated that another batch of glass will need to be purchased from Jiangnan.

Suddenly, the crowd erupted in commotion! "Young Master Yingyue of Zuiyue Tower has arrived!"

Zhongtian looked over and saw that Young Master Yingyue was surrounded by people and walked straight towards the glass shop across the street.

He came out shortly after, wearing very little clothing, and danced under the moon.

The Moon Reflection Prince's dance was exquisite, captivating countless young ladies from prominent families. Even Zhong Tian was once drawn to him. Today, with this fairy descending to earth, the crowd was instantly drawn to him.

The other side completely copied Nakata's plan.

Buy one get one free, order a large mooncake and get a small one free. The free mooncakes are made by the chef of Fu Man Lou himself, and they taste better than those made by the people Xia Fang hired.

The once bustling entrance to the glass shop was now deserted, with only a few scattered people remaining.

Only Xia Muning and his servant, Xia Fang and her husband, Xia Jin'an and that beautiful woman remained.

Xia Jin'an handed the mooncake to the pretty woman and enthusiastically promoted it, saying, "Madam, take a look at my glass. It's exquisitely made and inexpensive."

The woman put the mooncake in her mouth and savored it carefully.

"If you, young master, are willing to remove the veil from your face, then Young Master Yingyue will be relegated to a lower level."

Xia Jin'an hesitated.

Zhongtian shook his head at him: "Jin'an, no need."

Xia Jin'an smiled, her eyes sparkling with joy.

The beautiful woman stared intently at Xia Jin'an. "Young master, would you be willing to marry me?"