Best friends dressed up in ancient times to become mistresses? You run, I run too!

You bastard, so determined to cheat on yourself? Well then, go ahead and wear a few more.

Shen Ningzhu ignored him and turned to leave.

Jiang Xuan Yan was both angry and anxious, and quickly grabbed her collar.

"Shen—Ningzhu—"

The woman coldly shook off his hand, saying indifferently,

"What are you yelling for? Please mind your manners. Loud noises are not allowed in public places."

"Fine, I won't jump then. It's not like I need to see you jump. The courtesans of Mingyue Tower and Qingfeng Pavilion all dance much better than you."

It's all prickly and acts like it's some rare and precious thing.

In the past, she would crave his muscular physique, his skill in bed, and his breathtaking virility. When the mood struck, she would even want to touch him from top to bottom and then from bottom to top.

Looking at it now, it just looks like a piece of rotten, stinking meat; even glancing at it is an eyesore.

Jiang Xuanyan's eyes could kill.

Shen Ningzhu ignored her and turned to go back to her room.

As they brushed past each other, Jiang Xuanyan grabbed her again, his lips moving for a long while before he seemed to have made up his mind and said angrily.

"I...I'll jump."

"Oh, it's stuffy inside, let's jump here."

Today, the autumn sky is clear and the air is crisp, with a rosy glow filling the sky. This scene, coupled with a handsome man performing a striptease, sounds quite interesting.

The man was stunned again.

This time, Shen Ningzhu went into the house without looking back.

The two people following behind, Fuling and Shaoyao, were almost scared out of their wits by what had just happened.

As soon as he entered the house, he quickly closed the door, leaned against the door panel as if he were exhausted, his shoulders trembling, and he was panting heavily.

"Madam, you scared me to death just now."

"Yes, Madam, Fuling and I have been trying to persuade you for three days, but you still couldn't resist."

"That man truly lived up to his reputation as the emperor; his entire body emanated a chilling aura that nearly froze me to death."

"Yes, yes, and those eyes, so sinister, like knives. I can't describe it in detail, but I know that if I hadn't been holding back, I would have been scared out of my wits. My heart is still pounding, like it's going to jump out of my chest."

The two maids chattered amongst themselves, clutching their chests in lingering fear.

Shen Ningzhu listened quietly, returned to her seat at the table, and poured herself another cup of tea.

The tea leaves grow on the nearby mountains.

The quality was excellent, even better than the pre-rain Longjing tea she had drunk before. It was picked by her and Liu Zhiyi, along with their maids and servants, and Liu Zhiyi cooked it herself.

Take a small sip; it's fragrant at first, then sweet in the aftertaste.

At this moment, the two maids finally calmed down.

"Madam, please don't ignore us! That man is eccentric, ruthless, and violent. If you provoke him like this, what if..."

"Yes, Madam, I'm really afraid you'll get hurt."

Shen Ningzhu smiled and said,

"Oh dear, it's my fault. That bastard was so shameless, I couldn't help myself."

"Don't worry, it won't happen again next time."

Upon hearing this, the two were relieved.

Fuling's eyes darted around, and she secretly leaned close to Shen Ningzhu's ear and whispered,

"Madam, good news! Qingyu is back. She secretly sent me a message yesterday saying everything went smoothly."

Qingyu is the same person who played Liu Zhiyi's husband when she faked her death three years ago, and she is also one of Song Hanchuan's capable subordinates.

After arriving in Luoshui Town, Song Hanchuan used the excuse of official business to transfer people away.

After settling down, the two best friends started buying land and shops, farming and doing business. A year later, they made a fortune.

Therefore, the two turned their attention to the surrounding countries.

If we could buy cattle and sheep furs from the Western Regions, fruits, vegetables and grains from the Southern Yue, and silk and gems from the Northern Jin, and then sell them to wealthy places like the capital and Jiangnan, we would surely make a fortune.

So Liu Zhiyi wrote a letter to tell Song Hanchuan her thoughts.

The next day, Qingyu came to visit.

After obtaining the plans from her two best friends, she left with her men.

This departure lasted for more than two years.

"Really? That's great."

"Yes, he also said that when he came back this time, he brought back a lot of rare things that we had never seen before here, and as you and Miss Xiaoyi said, he also brought back a lot of seeds that we had never seen before."

“Good, excellent. Send him a message immediately, telling him to quickly bring the goods back to the capital, find Song Hanchuan and Xiaoyi, and make sure to facilitate the trade.”

"Remember, be very careful not to let Jiang Xuanyan find out."

"Yes."

Fu Ling didn't dare to delay for a moment and quickly left.

Shen Ningzhu held the teacup, her fingertips slowly caressing the fine, precious porcelain in her hand, a slight smile playing on one corner of her lips.

That's about enough; it's time to close the net.

Peony was somewhat dazed.

"Madam, what do you mean by closing the net?"

Shen Ningzhu smiled meaningfully, "Don't worry, you'll find out soon enough."

The next morning, Shen Ningzhu said she wanted to go shopping and eat wontons on the street, and asked someone to prepare a horse-drawn carriage.

Jiang Xuanyan frowned and refused firmly.

"You're not fully recovered yet, and there are too many people on the street, so it's best to stay home."

Shen Ningzhu stared at him coldly without saying a word.

Jiang Xuanyan paused, then continued...

"Which restaurant's wontons do you want to eat? I'll have someone buy a chef and have him make them for you every day."

Shen Ningzhu clenched her fists tightly, saying that eating at home didn't have the same atmosphere as shopping, and besides, she wanted to shop more and buy some jewelry and snacks.

Jiang Xuanyan nodded and said he understood, then left.

Shen Ningzhu thought he had gone to arrange a carriage, but after waiting for a long time, the carriage still hadn't arrived.

Just as Shen Ningzhu thought the other party had changed their mind, there was a sudden noise in the courtyard. Thinking that the carriage was ready, she went out with her maid.

When I saw the scene in front of me clearly, I was completely stunned.

"Jiang Xuan Yan, what are you doing?" Shen Ning Zhu said angrily.

At this moment, stalls of all sizes were set up in the courtyard, neatly arranged on both sides.

On the left are bright red candied hawthorns, fragrant popcorn, steaming hot wontons, stinky tofu that women love, and freshly roasted chestnuts...

On the other side are paper lanterns of various colors, kites, carved wooden hairpins, fashionable beaded hairpins, and various jade ornaments.

The once spacious courtyard was suddenly crowded with vendors, offering even more variety than a market, making it seem somewhat cramped.

The vendors all looked nervous and uneasy, standing anxiously in front of their stalls, occasionally glancing over from the corner of their eyes.

The man in the courtyard was as handsome as a celestial deity, exuding the aura of someone who had long held a high position, so powerful that people dared not look him in the eye.

The seemingly ordinary courtyard was actually surrounded by menacing soldiers.

Each person was dressed in the finest armor, with a sword at their waist. Facing the sunlight, the metal of their bodies reflected a chilling light, sending shivers down the spines of onlookers.

Who exactly is this family?

Why were they suddenly arrested and brought here along with their stall? Good heavens, they just wanted to run a small business, please don't let them lose their lives!