A short night is hard to please! A stunningly handsome prince dotes on her exclusively.

Hearing her words, the brother who doted on his younger sister was almost moved to tears. He patted her head and smiled, "That's right. Brother will always love and protect Yan'er. Hmm~ So, what are you planning to do, Yan'er?"

Xin Moyan raised an eyebrow at him and said excitedly, "Brother, do you remember the Prime Minister gave me two shops a few days ago? I was thinking that since I have nothing to do at home, why not renovate them and find a small business to start? That way, I can earn money to support you in the future!"

"Ouch! Brother, why did you hit me on the head?"

Xin Moyan clutched her forehead in pain, looking slightly unhappy.

Xin Moling just sighed and said helplessly, "The Xin family is so big and powerful, why would we need Yan'er to earn money? You still dare to say you'll support your brother? When has your brother ever needed Yan'er to support him?"

"Hehe~ Brother, I was just exaggerating a bit. If Yan'er becomes rich in the future, the first thing she will do is to give it to you! At that time, Yan'er will ask His Majesty to grant her permission to retire early and return to her hometown to enjoy her old age."

Hahaha~~~

Hearing her younger sister say that she wanted her to retire and live out her days in peace, Xin Moling was overjoyed, her face full of doting affection.

"Yan'er, I'm so glad you said that. Now that the country is peaceful and prosperous, I don't need to go out to fight anymore. I will definitely stay by your side often in the future. If you want to do something, then do it. I will support you."

Xin Moyan thought for a long time before frowning and saying, "Brother, I haven't thought of anything to do yet!"

"Hehe~ No rush. Yan'er will think it over carefully after the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration."

"It's the Empress Dowager's birthday? I remember now, the Prime Minister brought Xiaobao to the manor a few days ago and he did mention it was the Empress Dowager's birthday. Brother, then we should prepare a birthday gift for the Empress Dowager!"

It's Lou Shenghan again? This Lou Shenghan really talks a lot!

Xin Moling quickly took his sister's hand and patiently advised, "Hmm~ Yan'er, let me tell you, you must not associate with Lou Shenghan in the future. That man is always hypocritical, stingy and miserly, and only knows how to use sweet words. I'm afraid you will be deceived by him."

She blinked and said doubtfully, "Really? But I think that prime minister is quite generous. However, my brother told me to stay away from him, so I'll stay away from him."

"That's my good little sister!"

The man nodded smugly. His younger sister was indeed obedient; all those years of pleading with their parents had been worthwhile.

"Brother, what birthday gift should we prepare for Aunt in a few days?"

"This elder brother has made preparations in advance. Yan'er only needs to accompany him to the palace to offer birthday greetings."

That night, Xin Moyan lay in bed unable to sleep, thinking to herself that, after all, in this world, only her brother and her aunt, the Empress Dowager, truly cared for her. This time, the Empress Dowager was holding a grand birthday banquet, and although her brother had prepared a birthday gift, she should also prepare a small token of appreciation after being cared for by the Empress Dowager for so many years.

But what should we prepare?

The next day—

"Miss, why did you get up so early today?"

As Cailian helped her put on her outer clothes, she asked, feeling puzzled. Usually, the young lady would only wake up when the young master was about to finish court, but it was only three-quarters past Chen Shi (7:45 AM) now, and the young lady was up so early.

"Cailian, tell me, are there any art galleries in the capital?"

"Yes! Our Yuanqi values ​​both literature and martial arts, and there are countless scholars and literati. Those who excel in poetry, calligraphy, painting, and other literary works are highly respected by the people. In the capital, there are also many literary academies and painting studios. Miss, why do you ask about these?"

Xin Moyan smiled faintly, "Of course, it's to prepare a birthday gift!"

Today she chose an extremely simple and plain pure white short shirt and waist-length skirt, with the cuffs and waist slightly tied. Her long, ink-black hair was tied into a cloud-like bun, with the remaining waist-length strands hanging down her back.

When it comes to drawing, you definitely need to dress simply so it's easier to work with!

Dongqian Street, at the entrance of Chunyi Pavilion —

"Miss, what are we doing here?"

Cailian looked at her young mistress curiously, wondering what she was doing at the largest art gallery in the capital.

"Of course, it's drawing!"

Xin Moyan grinned. She didn't know what to give her aunt, the Empress Dowager. Besides, the palace had so many rare treasures, she probably didn't need another gift. She might as well give her a painting she had made herself. However, she only knew modern abstract art, so she would have to find a teacher to teach her properly.

The master and servant didn't linger and went inside.

The spacious hall was quiet and still. The walls were covered with various landscape paintings. Some depicted vast rivers and mountains under a clear sky, some portrayed the harmonious scene of the people living in peace and contentment in the capital of Yuanqi, and some delicately outlined the graceful figures of beautiful women...

"Tsk tsk tsk~ This is true antique art!"

Xin Moyan admired it and exclaimed that it was much more realistic and beautiful than going to a museum.

"Miss, the paintings and calligraphy hanging in the lobby of Chunyi Pavilion are all available for direct purchase and sale. Would you like to buy a painting?"

She shook her head, pulled herself out of her thoughts, and looked around. Why was there so few people in such a big art gallery?

Just then, a young waiter in his teens ran out from the inner room and walked up to the two of them. For a moment, he was amazed by Xin Moyan's appearance, and then he politely asked, "Ladies, is there anything we can help you with?"

Xin Moyan smiled politely at him and said calmly, "Hello, does your establishment offer painting classes? I would like to ask someone to help me with a painting, the sooner the better."

The young waiter, still quite youthful, felt embarrassed upon seeing the beautiful woman before him smiling so openly and brightly. His ears turned red, and he quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes! It depends on the complexity of the subject matter you choose, Miss. If you want it finished quickly, I'm afraid we'll need to find a more skilled painter to teach you one-on-one in a short period of time. As for the price..."

"No problem! I'm not short of money. Please hire the best artist for me."

Xin Moyan said happily that when her brother found out that she had used a thousand taels of silver to buy a jade pendant that night, he specially asked Cailian to give her ten thousand taels of silver the next day, saying that she could use it temporarily. She was so excited!

"Yes, Miss, please follow me to the inner hall to wait."

The young waiter ushered them into the inner hall, which was actually a large art studio, and there was no one else there either.

Therefore, Xin Moyan asked the young waiter another question.

"Young man, may I ask why your art gallery, the largest in the capital, is so deserted? Is your business always this quiet?"

The waiter exclaimed in surprise, poured her a cup of tea, and then explained with a grin, "Hehehe~ Miss, it's not like that. There are usually very few people on the first floor. The guests are all on the second floor, in the Hongru Hall!"

"Hongru Hall?"