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

Having not eaten snail rice noodles for some time, Liu Zhiyi couldn't resist and ate two bowls. Afterwards, she felt her stomach was so full that it felt like it was about to burst.

So they decided to take a walk in the corridor together, just to digest their food.

The autumn wind is blowing briskly, and the air is filled with the pleasant fragrance of flowers.

Sunlight streamed through the eaves, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the ground.

A gentle breeze caressed their cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness and comfort. The two strolled side by side, chatting and laughing about trivial matters, their mood exceptionally pleasant.

Before they knew it, half an hour had passed, and a wave of drowsiness washed over them, so they slowly returned to their dormitory.

After entering the dormitory, the two lay down on their beds, preparing to take a short nap.

Song Hanchuan buried his head in Liu Zhiyi's collarbone, his high nose touching her slender, fair neck, inhaling her faint fragrance, and enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

Soon, even breathing filled the room, and the two fell into a deep sleep, embracing each other.

Before I knew it, it was afternoon.

Song Hanchuan was to receive several high-ranking officials at his home to discuss state affairs.

Liu Zhiyi, accompanied by her personal maids Yun'er and Xia'er, boarded a low-key yet exquisite carriage and sped towards the agreed-upon teahouse.

Today is the grand opening of the teahouse she co-invested with her friend Shen Ningzhu!

The two had arranged to be there early in the morning to personally oversee the event and witness this special moment.

Yun'er picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea for Liu Zhiyi, and gently pushed it in front of her.

"Madam, your wedding day is in three days. Why aren't you in a hurry at all? You're even worrying about the trivial matters of the teahouse opening."

Liu Zhiyi rolled her eyes helplessly.

She told her two maids more than once that men and careers are just as important to a woman.

But they never understood.

For them, the concepts of male superiority and female inferiority, and the husband being the head of the household, are ingrained in their bones and are very difficult to change.

He simply waved his hand dismissively.

"Your family will take care of all the wedding arrangements. I just need to wait to be my bride."

Yun'er's lips twitched slightly.

That's true. Which bride doesn't embroider her own wedding dress? It usually takes one or two years.

As for my wife, she didn't even embroider a couple of stitches on her wedding dress or veil; the adults embroidered all of this themselves.

A while ago, she even bumped into her own father, a man of refined character, holding a long embroidery needle in his red-handed hand.

Sitting by the bed, watching over his sleeping wife, he meticulously embroidered the veil his wife would use for her wedding.

He would occasionally look up at the person on the bed, her eyes filled with tenderness and a smile playing on her lips.

The scene was so beautiful that she didn't dare to look.

I truly envy the lady, for being able to marry such a powerful and affectionate man who loves her and whose heart and eyes are filled with her.

Liu Zhiyi was unaware of Yun'er's thoughts. At that moment, she was peeling and eating the beauty wine that Xia'er handed her.

Beauty's Intoxication was a royal tribute. It is a seedless grape that is the size of a pearl, with thin skin and tender flesh. It comes from the Jiangnan region and is very delicate. It cannot withstand transportation and will break if touched lightly.

However, due to its excellent taste, being fresh, sweet, and juicy, it was very popular among the wealthy and powerful.

Often, several carriages' worth of "beauty's intoxication" would be transported to the capital, but only one basket could be selected.

Therefore, every year during this season, the concubines in the palace would often fight tooth and nail to get a string of "Beauty Intoxication" (a type of incense).

Now that the Jiang royal family has been slaughtered by Jiang Xuan Yan, it has benefited Liu Zhi Yi. She has over a dozen strings of this rare beauty's intoxication in her room.

Song Hanchuan sent two strings, the Crown Prince's eldest princess each sent two strings, and Shen Ningzhu also sent her five strings.

What we're eating now is something the maid specially chilled; it's icy cold, sweet, and bursting with juice—truly delicious.

Liu Zhiyi was enjoying her meal when the carriage suddenly stopped. The three of them, master and servant, were caught off guard and stumbled, almost falling to the ground.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly and managed to grab the side of the car at the last second, barely managing to stay seated.

However, the plate of the priceless "Beauty's Intoxication" and the several plates of exquisite pastries and fine white pomelo teacups on the table were not so lucky.

At that moment, they all fell into the carriage, making a crisp sound.

The beauty's wine cup was smashed to pieces, rolling everywhere, and the porcelain was also broken and shattered.

Looking at the mess on the ground, Liu Zhiyi's temples throbbed involuntarily. She felt only regret and frowned unhappily.

Yun'er's fiery temper immediately flared up, and she yelled towards the car window.

"Are you trying to die? How could you drive like that? If you hurt Madam, how many lives do you have to pay for it?"

The driver hurriedly apologized.

"Madam, please calm down. This person suddenly appeared and blocked our path. I was afraid of hurting anyone, so I..."

"Hey, you traitor! You're afraid of hurting outsiders, but aren't you afraid of hurting our lady?"

Liu Zhiyi patted the little girl's shoulder, signaling her to calm down, before clearing her throat and saying...

Who stopped the car?

Running out onto the street and forcing the carriage to stop—was it trying to stage an accident or had a death wish? Liu Zhiyi couldn't understand.

"Yes, Madam..."

"Xiaoyi, it's me. I've come to beg for your forgiveness."

The driver had barely opened his mouth when he was interrupted by a familiar voice. Liu Zhiyi would never forget that voice, no matter what.

In an instant, she felt an inexplicable fire surging in her chest, causing her to lower her eyebrows further.

Leng Leng pushed open the carriage door and looked up to see Pei Yun Chu, thin and pale, kneeling precariously in front of the carriage, her upper body bare and carrying a bundle of thorns on her back.

Upon seeing Liu Zhiyi appear, her empty peach blossom eyes instantly became radiant and sparkling.

Their gazes were incredibly devout, filled with anticipation.

“Xiao Yi, it was indeed my fault that you fell off the cliff that day. I was wrong. Today, I specially brought a rattan cane with me. You may punish me as you please, and I will not retaliate.”

Liu Zhiyi's patience had finally run out.

Last time, he caused her to fall off a cliff. Although neither she nor Song Hanchuan were seriously injured, they were covered in wounds that had only recently begun to scab over.

She was always vengeful, but for the sake of Jiang Kingdom's stability, she endured it. In the end, instead of her seeking revenge, he delivered himself to her.

Liu Zhiyi trembled with rage, subconsciously rubbing her fingertips together. The pent-up violence surged through every nerve in her body, screaming that she would kill the man in front of her.

She's so indecisive, unable to let go of things. I'm so glad I didn't fall for him in the first place.

He's really annoying and an eyesore.

"What are you doing, putting on a monkey show in the street?"

"Big brother, are you alright? If you're okay, you can eat more plums, okay?"

This scene quickly attracted the attention of people on the street, and many people curiously gathered around.

Liu Zhiyi frowned, a bad feeling creeping into her heart. She felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.

So he whispered an instruction to the coachman beside him.

"We need to figure something out and get out of here as soon as possible."