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

The two best friends braved the terrible weather and went out, taking a carriage to the palace. Halfway there, they got off to take a quick look at the layout of a few shops along the way.

He selected suitable blueprints and handed them to Chen Aniu beside him, who would then take full responsibility for the follow-up work.

The two then took a carriage to the palace gate and entered Chang'an Palace.

Jinxiu and Huanian had already received the news and were waiting at the door with palace servants and eunuchs. As soon as they saw the two figures, they rushed over like wild horses.

"Mother——"

"Godmother~"

In an instant, a glutinous rice ball rolled into the arms of each of the two best friends.

"You two little rascals, have you been behaving well lately?"

Qingfeng smiled and said from the side,

"Madam and Miss Yi, rest assured, the two princes are eating and sleeping well every day. They are lively and have been practicing martial arts with me every day recently. Don't be fooled by their small arms and legs, they are very serious and the results are remarkable."

Although Shen Huanian was young, he remembered everything that happened in Luoshui Town.

During this time, I also heard a lot of news from people around me and realized that in order to protect my mother and the people around me, I had to be strong enough.

Therefore, he diligently completed all the homework assigned by his godfather, Song Hanchuan, every day.

He even asked Qingfeng to teach him martial arts.

He's still young and doesn't understand much about adult matters; this is all he can do.

Liu Zhiyi chuckled and gave Shen Jinxiu two quick kisses on the cheek, rubbed her forehead against her little head, and pinched her delicate nose affectionately.

"Really? As expected of my goddaughter and godson, they are simply wonderful. Come here, let godmother give you a kiss."

Shen Jinxiu giggled, wrapped her short, thick arms around Liu Zhiyi's neck, and generously kissed her cheek several times, making a loud sound.

When it was Shen Huanian's turn, the little guy blushed, lowered his head shyly, poked around with his two chubby fingers, and said hesitantly,

“Godmother, Godfather taught me that men and women should not touch each other, and he also said that I should especially not touch my godmother.”

The two best friends: ...

Shen Ningzhu glanced at Liu Zhiyi: "Your husband is so selfish, he's jealous of the kids."

Liu Zhiyi shrugged. What could she do? He was her man. She could only spoil him.

As the group was talking, they heard a commotion not far away.

"General, you cannot go in."

"Get out of my way! This general has business with His Highness the Crown Prince. How dare you, you dog servant, stop me?"

Turning around, she saw Pei Yun Chu standing not far away, his eyes fixed on Liu Zhi Yi's figure.

Tsk tsk, so they've chased us all the way to the palace?

"No need to stop him, let him come over." Shen Ningzhu raised her hand to signal, and the servants immediately made way for him. Pei Yun Chu quickly ran over.

He stopped three steps away from Liu Zhiyi, his gaze fixed on the woman in front of him, his eyes beginning to redden.

"Didn't General Pei just say he had important business with His Highness the Crown Prince? Why is he staring at my Xiaoyi like that? That look... tsk tsk tsk, it's like he wants to eat me alive."

Pei Yun Chu gave her a dark look, filled with resentment and disgust.

"This is between Xiaoyi and me, it's none of your business to interfere."

Shen Ningzhu: ……

puff--

Is this a case of him getting enraged because he couldn't win over his goddess, and launching an indiscriminate attack? The intense resentment and disgust in his eyes seem completely irrational. What did she do?

Just because she said one sentence, you already resent and hate her?

Shen Ningzhu's lips twitched, somewhat bewildered. However, seeing his current pitiful state, resembling an abandoned wolfhound, she decided to let it go for the time being.

But while she thought this way, Liu Zhiyi wouldn't be so easy to talk to.

Her almond-shaped eyes, which had been perfectly rounded, gradually returned to their original form. She looked at Pei Yun Chu with a faint gaze, her eyes cold and distant as if she were looking at a dead object.

"General Pei, what a display of power!"

The man immediately changed his demeanor, his tone becoming humble and ingratiating.

He reached into his pocket, took out a small box, opened it, and took out a blood-red jade bracelet. He then pulled Liu Zhiyi's hand and put it on her wrist.

He said with a smile,

“Xiao Yi, this is a blood jade bracelet passed down in my family. It was given to my family by the founding emperor three hundred years ago when my ancestors accompanied the late emperor in conquering the country.”

"Made of the finest warm jade, this is the only one of its kind in the entire Jiang Kingdom; there is no other one exactly the same."

"From that time on, this jade bracelet became a family heirloom of my Pei family, and it has always been passed down only to the matriarch of the Marquis's mansion."

"Today, I give it to you, and I believe that this time you will understand my true feelings."

A storm was brewing; the sky was dark and oppressive, and a cool breeze blew in from time to time. Shen Jinxiu must have been waiting at the door for a long time, because she inhaled the cold air.

Just then, a gust of wind blew, and I couldn't help but sneeze.

Liu Zhiyi snapped out of her daze, quickly took off the bracelet from her wrist, and stuffed it back into Pei Yun Chu's hand. Seeing the light in his eyes gradually disappear, she said slowly,

"What you think or how you're determined is none of my business. Take your things; from now on, it's better if we don't recognize each other when we meet again."

Pei Yun Chu's gaze gradually sharpened.

Liu Zhiyi ignored him and invited everyone inside, as it was too windy outside and they would easily catch a cold if they stayed too long.

As she passed Pei Yun Chu, he grabbed her wrist tightly and asked, "Did you seduce Song Han Chuan because you wanted to marry into the Prime Minister's mansion, or...?"

He didn't want to talk about what happened next, nor was he willing to admit it.

Although Song Hanchuan was handsome, everyone in the capital knew that he was a eunuch. What normal woman would like a man without roots?

It neither allows women to experience the joy of being a woman, nor can it ensure the continuation of the family line.

How miserable would a woman's old age be if she had no children to rely on? Liu Zhiyi is a smart woman, how could she not think of these things?

Pei Yun Chu once again placed the bracelet into Liu Zhi Yi's arms, her eyes firm and her tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Since it's been given, there's no reason to ask for it back. As for the answer, you don't need to rush to give it to me. I can wait until you agree."

As they were talking, Lady Hou came over, panting, and walked very fast. A group of maids and servants followed behind her, jogging along.

"You wicked woman! How dare you steal my bracelet to coax this wretched girl! Are you possessed by a ghost, or have you been blinded by greed?"

Then, looking at Liu Zhiyi, he pointed at her nose and began to curse.

"It's all your fault, you vixen! You exude such a seductive aura that you bewitched my son. He even dared to steal the family heirloom left by our ancestors. Today, I'll tear your face apart and teach you a lesson for your shameless sedition of men."

Pei Yun Chu angrily told the Lady Hou not to say those hurtful things, but the lady not only ignored her, but also kept hitting Pei Yun Chu, crying her heart out and shouting about the misfortune of her family.

Liu Zhiyi wanted to hand the bracelet to her, but Pei Yunchu stopped her.

During this time, Madam Hou's harsh curses continued unabated. Liu Zhiyi got angry, threw the bracelet into the air, and called everyone back to the house.