My best friends both transmigrated into a book and married powerful officials; she left me and I lef

Meng Youning spoke softly, "But there doesn't seem to be a big conflict between being a civil official and being good at martial arts, does it?"

Sang Luan paused for a moment, then said, "It seems so."

Immediately afterwards, Sang Luan and Meng Youning went to Qiuzhuangxie together.

Qiu Zhuang Xie is now in Shengjing. In addition to their own family, they have also specially authorized one family each in the east and south of the city.

Although their business isn't as good as theirs, it can still generate some profit.

In addition to the income generated by individual investors, they can now earn thousands of taels of silver every day even if they do nothing.

And that's just a conservative estimate.

Autumn Makeup, second-floor partitioned room.

“After we leave, if Qiuzhuang wants to continue to be favored by the Emperor, she will have to offer some real benefits.” Sang Luan lowered her eyelids and looked at the papers on the table.

The contents written on the paper were Qiu Zhuang Xie's income and expenditure records for the past month.

The only difference between them and the shops that emerged later is that they sourced their own raw materials and all the processes were done manually.

There's no need to buy anything else expensive.

The formula is in the hands of Sang Luan and Meng Youning.

After glancing over the contents of the paper, Meng Youning pushed it aside. "If it's a real benefit, then we'll have to go and discuss this deal with His Majesty."

Sang Luan gave a soft "hmm," and said, "That's what I think too. With His Majesty's protection, it can last longer."

An hour later.

In the imperial study room.

"Not bad at all. I didn't expect that in just a few days, you have developed the shop to such an extent." Emperor Zhaowu raised his eyebrows slightly, his words full of praise. "You two are truly good businessmen."

He put down the papers in his hand. "But what is the point of showing me the income and expenditure situation?"

He raised his eyes and slowly looked at Sang Luan and Meng Youning in front of him.

Sang Luan and Meng Youning knelt down before Emperor Zhaowu at the same time.

Emperor Zhaowu silently watched their actions, "What are you doing?"

Sang Luan: "I have come today because of the agreement that Your Majesty and we made several months ago. Now that I have done what I was supposed to do, all that is left is for you."

Meng Youning stretched out her hands and pointed to the records on the table, "And these are also our gifts to His Majesty."

Sang Luan then spoke up, "From now on, the autumn makeup will not only belong to us, but His Majesty will also have a certain share. At the end of each year, we can distribute silver according to our share."

Emperor Zhaowu looked wary. "I didn't have any money to put in at the beginning."

"Your Majesty is overthinking it. No money is needed. Your Majesty only needs..."

It was an hour later when they finally obtained the divorce papers.

Sang Luan and Meng Youning exchanged a relieved glance.

I finally got the divorce papers.

"Remember to bring everything you need." Sang Luan patiently instructed Meng Youning, "At 5 PM three days later, we will meet outside Tianxiang Tower and go out of the city gate together. There will be someone to meet us at the city gate. The travel permit and other relevant items are on that person. After we get them, we can head south."

Meng Youning nodded emphatically, "Okay! See you in three days!"

The next day, Meng Youning was so bored at home that she went out and met with Sang Luan.

When two people are together, even if they don't say or do anything, they feel incredibly safe and happy.

The only advantage for the two of them recently is that Meng Youning can find Sang Luan whenever she wants without being discovered.

I used to always be careful not to let Feng Hengzhi find out.

Now I'm much more easygoing.

Haishi.

There was no one outside.

The wind made the surrounding grass and trees rustle.

Sang Luan and Meng Youning supported each other.

Sang Luan pointed to the countless stars in the sky, "Ningning, we should have been like this a long time ago."

Meng Youning chuckled twice, about to reply.

Suddenly, the two stopped and stared straight ahead.

Just then, a figure appeared in front of them, walking against the light.

Sang Luan's pupils widened slightly, and the corners of her eyes involuntarily turned upwards.

The beauty mark at the corner of her eye looked especially captivating under the moonlight.

Only when they got closer could they see clearly who the person in front of them was.

Tu Ling.

Sang Luan pulled Meng You Ning and turned to walk to the other side, saying, "If we can't afford to offend them, can't we at least avoid them? Let's go."

The two had already agreed to try to avoid any direct conflict with Tu Ling in the next two days.

However, while they didn't want to cause trouble, some people couldn't stay still.

"Wait a minute," Tu Ling suddenly called out.

Sang Luan pouted, "Just because you tell us to wait doesn't mean we have to wait!"

At the same time, he quickened his pace.

Seeing that the two of them did not stop.

Tu Ling quickly lifted her clothes and stepped forward to block the two of them.

Tu Ling looked puzzled. "Why are you all watching me run so fast?"

Sang Luan was rolling her eyes to the heavens.

"If you have nothing to do all day, you should find a job," Sang Luan muttered softly.

Tu Ling's brow furrowed. "What do you mean?"

Sang Luan's voice suddenly rose, "If you have nothing else to do, please move aside."

After saying that, she pulled Meng Youning aside without even glancing at Tu Ling.

Tu Ling did not give up at all.

She turned around and grabbed Sang Luan's wrist tightly.

"Actually, if we're really going by age, I should be two years older than you, so I won't call you 'older sister' anymore. Otherwise, if people find out, it might be a laughing stock."

After saying that, without waiting for Sang Luan's reply, he continued, "Sister Luan, Sister You Ning, I don't really want to be at odds with you, but I have my reasons for doing this. Xiao Ran'er and Heng Zhi are both outstanding individuals, yet they are your husbands. I know you are in danger, but I just want to use their influence to help you. I have absolutely no other intentions."

Sang Luan sighed softly and did not reply.

Seeing this, Tu Ling spoke up again, "This is not what Xiao Ran'er and Heng Zhi want to see either. Even if you two don't think about yourselves, you should at least consider them."

Sang Luan reached out and pulled Meng Youning back, standing in front of her. "Alright, it's the middle of the night, and there's no one else around, just the few of us. We don't need to pretend here. Don't say all the nice things."

She waved her hand, "Since you want these two to be by your side so much, and to fight over you, then go ahead."

Tu Ling sighed softly, looking helpless. "You've really misunderstood me. What do I have to say and do for you to believe me?"

Meng Youning, who had been silent all along, scoffed coldly, "What a joke."

Tu Ling's face froze instantly. "You Ning, what does this mean?"

Meng Youning spoke with a half-smile, "What do I mean? I just find it ridiculous. You keep saying that you had them stay by your side because you wanted their help, but have you found out anything about what happened back then since you came to Shengjing?"