The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

The eldest princess stood at the door, coldly looking at the person kneeling on the ground.

The man's name was Yang Hongyun, and he was the posthumous son of the former second prince.

The second prince died young without a title, leaving behind only this son. Everyone cares for him, especially the current emperor, who bestowed upon him a mansion, a title, and even sent palace maids to teach him.

But now it seems that he has gone astray.

The second prince was the eldest princess's elder brother, and he took good care of her when she was young. So when Yang Hongyun was a child, the eldest princess often visited him.

However, his own marriage was unhappy later on, and he took care of her less.

The nanny brought over a chair, and the princess sat down.

Yang Hongyun was very familiar with his aunt, and he knew that she was strict in her dealings with people.

That's why he's such a coward.

“Aunt…please listen to me. I was just too anxious, but there was a reason. Uncle is back, isn’t he? I was thinking of reserving a good position for him…”

The eldest princess snorted coldly.

"Did your royal uncle order you to kick people out? Did your royal uncle order you to hire thugs to beat people up? Or did your royal uncle order you to take over a room?"

Yang Hongyun quickly explained:

"No, no, no... it's just that I was too anxious."

“Then it’s your own problem, cousin,” Liu Qingping said in a low voice.

Yang Hongyun immediately glared at her.

Yang Yu saw it and disapproved of his behavior.

“Cousin, Qingping isn’t wrong, you were too impulsive.”

"If the Third Imperial Uncle knew, he would probably be unhappy too."

Everyone knows that the Third Prince is incorruptible and hates people who use his name to bully others.

Yang Hongyun's actions today have likely backfired.

“That’s true! Cousin, the Imperial Uncle loves new things. He’ll go wherever there’s a new dish or style in the capital. As his nephew who’s been taken care of by the Imperial Uncle, it’s only natural that I have to find out for him.”

Yang Hongyun spoke with great confidence and expertise.

The eldest princess shook her head, not wanting to look at him, as he dared to blurt out anything.

"Does your royal uncle know that you call him 'old man'?" The princess sighed, rubbing her forehead.

Liu Qingping saw the man in the crescent-shaped robe walking towards her at the bottom of the stairs and muttered something to herself.

"Now I roughly know."

The distinguished guests were all engaged in a fierce battle, but Qin Yao cleared the room as soon as she arrived, so now the people on the third floor are mostly her own people.

Chen Yiru was aware of the situation outside, so she simply didn't come out.

The tall man walked past Qin Yao, who lowered her head to minimize her presence.

After hearing Liu Qingping's words, Yang Hongyun subconsciously turned his head to look.

Upon seeing that familiar figure, Yang Hongyun's face immediately fell.

What a coincidence!

He hasn't finished lecturing us yet! I should have just done it on the spot.

With my aunt here, my royal uncle certainly can't compete with her for her!

It just goes to show that hindsight is always 20/20.

Qin Yao kept her eyes down and pretended not to know anything. The servants brought by the princesses were already kneeling on the ground, so she didn't need to kneel down in fear and trepidation anymore.

“Royal sister!” the man’s deep voice rang out.

The Third Prince, Yang Luo, respectfully greeted the Eldest Princess.

The eldest princess waved her hand, her head starting to ache.

"Alright! I didn't know you had a vanguard. Take him away now! Keep him in check when you get back, or I'll take over for you!"

How could the princess be in a good mood if she had to be disturbed while she was out enjoying the past?

"Yes, I apologize for disturbing you, Your Majesty!"

The Third Prince bowed again before kicking Yang Hongyun, who was kneeling on the ground.

Yang Hongyun bowed and then got up and walked out with his royal uncle.

He always did things behind the Emperor's back. Knowing that the Emperor hadn't arrived yet, he sent someone to deliver a message and then came to clear the area. He never expected to end up kicking his own aunt in the foot.

It also exposed what he had been doing outside all along.

Will the Imperial Uncle punish me according to military law?

Yang Hongyun was now filled with regret.

Although he was a bit of a bully, he always remembered that he could not oppress the people. At most, he would hit or kick them a few times to scare them.

It should be fine, right?

When the Third Prince passed by Qin Yao, he paused for a moment. Qin Yao had her head down, and her demure appearance was impeccable.

Upon seeing this, Yang Hongyun immediately stepped forward and fawned over him.

"Uncle, this is the owner of this shop!"

"Hmm!" Yang Luo gave a casual "hmm" and strode away.

Yang Hongyun was completely bewildered, and hurried after him.

Qin Yao breathed a sigh of relief.

The Third Prince has always been low-key and rarely shows himself in front of outsiders. This is the first time Qin Yao has been so close to him.

As expected of someone who has experienced the horrors of war, his aura is truly extraordinary.

It was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Inside the house, the eldest princess returned to her room.

The hot pot is boiling.

Liu Qingping served her food and tried to cheer her up, which improved the atmosphere a bit.

Qin Yao glanced at it and went to Chen Yiru's room next door.

Qin Yao went inside, closed the door, and then spoke.

"Didn't you make plans with any friends? It's so lonely eating alone."

"Why don't we just make do? You're alone anyway, aren't you?" Chen Yiru replied with a smile.

The events outside happened after she came in, but it wasn't appropriate for her to go out, so we just pretended it didn't happen.

Now that everything has settled down, nothing more has happened.

Qin Yao sat down, picked up her chopsticks, and put some food into the pot.

"That makes sense. Thinking about it that way, the room is actually a bit too big."

She was alone, Chen Yiru was alone, only Liu Qingping's side was full.

Chen Yiru disagreed and retorted:

"Hey! You can't say that. Maybe I'll have to bring people with me next time?"

Qin Yao looked up and saw that her face was flushed.

Immediately, it dawned on Chen Yiru that she was about to get married.

Once you get married, you'll naturally have someone to rely on.

"Yes, then I'll wait for you and your brother-in-law to come together."

Chen Yiru gave a reproachful look, and only then did the two of them begin to eat.

……

Meanwhile, the Third Prince Yang Luo led Yang Hongyun to another private room.

At the entrance of the private room, Yang Luo stopped, glanced at the number one on the "Earth" section, and then looked at the number one on the "Heaven" section behind it.

Then he glanced sideways at Yang Hongyun.

"It does not quite meet my requirements."

He always goes to the best places, with the best views, the best locations, and the best treatment.

This time, I felt somewhat frustrated.

"Go and find out if the number one spot across the street has been booked by the Imperial Sister."

Yang Hongyun, who thought he was about to face a terrible disaster: "..."

Is it because they both have their eyes on the other side, just like him?

"I'll go find out right away!" Yang Hongyun immediately turned around and went downstairs, leaving only a rapidly disappearing figure behind.

"Your Highness? Would you like to have a meal?" asked the guard who had been following Yang Luo.

"Okay! Send someone over!"

an hour later

After the princess and her entourage had eaten and drunk their fill, they prepared to leave. Qin Yao and Chen Yiru, who had also finished eating, came out to see them off.

Liu Qingping wanted to stay, but with so many people around, the princess let her go with her.

They had just left when the Third Prince came down as well.

The lobby was already crowded, and Qin Yao had intended to hide, but they walked straight towards her instead.

"Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty!"

Qin Yao and Chen Yiru both curtsied.

Yang Luo stopped in front of them, paused for a few seconds, and then spoke.

"Since the number one spot is vacant, you can leave it to me!"

After saying that, he left directly.

As Yang Hongyun left, he glanced at Qin Yao and Chen Yiru and let out a soft hum.

Qin Yao and Chen Yiru: "..."

So the Third Prince still wants to vie for the number one spot?