I made my fortune by livestreaming in ancient times.

After a period of commotion, Qingfeng Garden returned to its tranquility.

Zhu Luo glanced coldly at the foyer, then turned back and smiled, "Alright, it's all over, everyone get back to work."

The workers were very honest; they listened to whoever paid them, and the clanging sounds echoed through the yard again.

Banxia was still in shock and dared not relax for a moment: "Miss, the Second Miss just caused you trouble, and Madam came to question you about your mistake. If you just talk back like that, Madam will definitely not let you off the hook."

Zhu Luo disagreed: "That's exactly the effect I wanted."

Banxia blinked, puzzled.

Zhu Luo explained, "Think about it, what are they most worried about after I arrive?"

Banxia squinted and thought for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up: "Could it be the Crown Prince's selection of concubines?"

Zhu Luo snapped her fingers: "That's right. Qi wanted her own daughter to go, but the Empress recommended me, so she had to resort to underhanded methods to pull me down from my position as a candidate for the imperial concubine."

"Oh, so you angered Madam so that she would complain to the Old Madam and the Master, so that the Second Miss could take your place?"

Zhu Luo breathed a sigh of relief: "Look how angry she is, maybe she can settle things today."

It was quite satisfying to anger Madam Qi, and some people even gave her tips, saying she portrayed the aura of a stepmother convincingly.

Banxia nodded.

She no longer tries to persuade her master to become a concubine.

“Come on, we can’t just sit around doing nothing. My family is saying we should build a vegetable garden in the backyard. I think it’s a great idea. Let’s go check out the place.”

Banxia followed in response, then suddenly realized something was amiss: "Miss, which family member gave you this feedback?"

Madam Qi had just left in anger, and all that was left were the workers.

Zhu Luo smiled and turned to pinch Banxia's cheek: "Far away, yet right before my eyes."

Banxia pointed to herself: "Ah? This servant serves Miss."

"I've wanted to say this for a long time. I've torn up your contract. From now on, you're a free person."

"Ah!" Banxia was greatly surprised. Amidst her excitement, a look of terror seemed to well up in her eyes. She suddenly knelt down, tears streaming down her face. "Does Miss not want Banxia anymore?"

Zhu Luo didn't even try to stop her. He took her arm and squatted down as well. "It's my fault. I forgot that Banxia is timid. Who said I don't want you anymore? From now on, we're family. You're free to come and go as you please. You can do whatever you want. Of course, you can stay by my side too."

Banxia wiped away her tears and stood up with Zhu Luo: "What do you mean, Miss? I don't understand."

“Look, just like them,” Zhu Luo gestured to the workers in front of him. “Even though we’re family, we still get paid for our work. You can stay as long as you want, and just let me know when you want to leave. That’s your freedom.”

"This servant will never leave Miss for the rest of my life."

Zhu Luo smiled and did not refute her.

Someone once said that no one knows how long a person will live; there are too many variables in a lifetime.

"Alright, now that we've figured it out, let's go see the garden."

The live chat was filled with touching emojis.

Some people have also noticed a problem:

[Second Miss? Has she already appeared? Did I miss something?]

I didn't even blink; I definitely didn't see it.

Zhu Luo winked at the camera: "It's a secret, but the actress playing the Second Miss is someone everyone knows."

As is customary for time travelers, they must not reveal the identities of their companions, but some details can still be disclosed.

The live chat erupted with speculation.

The backyard of Qingfeng Garden is an open space overgrown with weeds.

"This soil is pretty good. If we fix it up, plant some fruit trees, and build a vegetable shed over there, we'll solve our food problem."

Banxia asked, "Miss, shouldn't that low wall over there be repaired too? People can climb over it now."

Zhu Luo looked and realized it was true. Suddenly, she mischievously smiled at the audience and said, "Guess who Luo Luo's next-door neighbor is?"

Her smile seemed too deliberate, prompting the comments section to flood the screen with the words "Little Prince".

The storyline is more engaging when the male and female leads are neighbors.

Zhu Luo laughed and said, "My family members are so clever. Come on, let's get these lucky bags."

Almost everyone who participated received it.

A commotion erupted in front of the courtyard, and Qi's fierce servants returned.

"Master requests that Miss come over."

Before she could respond, several strong old women stepped forward, one on each side, and lifted her up, carrying her towards the front yard.

The live broadcast room suddenly became lively.

[That looks so painful! Is Lolo going to get scolded again?]

[This is the standard plot for palace intrigue; Madam Qi seems too weak in combat, they need someone more powerful.]

That's right, then the young prince came from next door to play the hero and save the damsel in distress, ending the affair perfectly.

Zhu Luo was both amused and exasperated.

The audience was even more enthusiastic about pushing the plot forward than she was.

However, the last condition is definitely not acceptable.

Today, General Qi is returning to the city, and as a member of the royal family, he will certainly be present.

To her surprise, Shen Jinxi returned. Was the warehouse fire more important than welcoming the general?

Zhu Luo was taken to Wenxin Pavilion, which was Shen Jinxi's study.

Shen Jinxi stood behind his desk, his brows furrowed. He was about forty years old, with a fair complexion and flowing beard, exuding the refined and scholarly air of a literati.

The young man beside her was dressed in brocade robes with a dark belt around his waist and a long sword at his side. He had a handsome face, delicate features, and looked somewhat like her.

Zhu Luo guessed that this was Shen Zhuluo's older brother, Shen Lanqing.

After the divorce, Madam Su only took her daughter with her; her son remained with the Shen family.

Zhu Luo observed for a day and found that her brother was still the only male in the family.

She glanced at her brother again; after all, he was a relative who shared the same blood as Shen Zhuluo.

The older brother's gaze was indifferent, and his slightly raised chin exuded arrogance and haughtiness.

Zhu Luo was puzzled. What did this guy mean?

Why are you unhappy to see your younger sister?

"Kneel down!" Shen Jinxi shouted sternly.

The two women kicked Zhu Luo once on the knee, forcing Zhu Luo's knee to slam into the floor.

Banxia followed beside her, so anxious that tears were about to fall.

Zhu Luo slightly raised his chin, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction: "Father, what does this mean?"

As they were speaking, Madam Qi was seen walking in, supported by someone. Her face was slightly pale, but she still maintained her dignified and noble demeanor: "Master, you have been working hard for many days, please don't get angry and ruin your health."

Shen Jinxi quickly went to greet her: "Madam, why are you up? Please sit down and rest. But if this unfilial daughter is not severely punished today, she will probably cause even more lawlessness and rebellion in the future."

After saying that, he turned his head and glared fiercely at Zhu Luo, who was kneeling to the side, his eyes burning with rage.

Zhu Luo snorted coldly.

It was obvious that someone had reported her badly as soon as the head of the household returned home.

"Although this girl was indeed at fault, she is still a child after all, and she has been traveling a long way. What if she kneels and hurts herself?"

The look that Qi glanced over casually was full of schadenfreude.

Shen Jinxi remained unmoved. He suddenly flicked his sleeve and shouted, "What child! She's sixteen already! How can she be a concubine in this state!"

Zhu Luo and Qi Shi's eyes lit up at the same time.