The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Su Fuying chuckled lightly, "How could that be? I have no right to choose others. What if I like someone, but they don't like me back?"

Just kidding! If you really like someone, but they don't like you back, how could that count?

If you've never liked anyone before, and this happens, you have to force yourself to love!

Su Fuying thought this way, but she couldn't say it out loud, otherwise she would be considered a robber.

Thinking of this, Su Fuying pretended to be pitiful and said, "Fine, I'll go to the imperial concubine selection in the second half of the year and become the emperor's concubine."

"Oh? That's not a good idea, the emperor is quite old."

Hearing this, Shadow Two, who had been stunned over and over again, couldn't help but speak up.

"roll."

Lu Yanxiu's gaze swept over the people in front of the door, and their hearts trembled. They immediately bowed and retreated.

Suddenly, only Su Fuying and Lu Yanxiu were left. Su Fuying looked around and rolled her eyes. "Why are you standing at the door discussing who I'm going to marry?"

"Fine, I don't need your compensation. Just keep your mouth shut and don't tell my future husband."

After Su Fuying finished speaking, she ignored the man's expression and pushed open the door to go inside. She thought to herself that at worst she could choose the most expensive option later to salvage the situation.

Hearing footsteps approaching from behind, Su Fuying didn't mince words, "Where are you?"

"Fifth floor."

Su Fuying looked up and saw that as Lu Yanxiu finished speaking, candles gradually lit up the dark stairwell, extending to the fifth floor.

Looking at the extended staircase, Su Fuying suddenly thought of a question, "With your buildings so high up, isn't it tiring to climb the stairs to the top floor?"

Lu Yanxiu gave Su Fuying a look as if she were an idiot, then lightly touched the ground with his toes, and in an instant, he was already standing steadily on the fifth-floor floor.

...Okay, she forgot that they all knew how to use light-body kung fu.

This man was truly someone whose trust was questionable, whether one should say he trusted him or not.

The medicine was given to him and used immediately. He didn't have anyone test it before taking it. But she was currently on Lu Yanxiu's territory, and if something really happened, she wouldn't be able to escape either.

He glanced at the man whose breathing was steady, and he must be relieved now.

Unable to fly up, Su Fuying could only lift her robe and climb the stairs. As she walked, she didn't forget to tell Lu Yanxiu, "My medicine is extremely precious. There are only four pills in this bottle."

"Giving it to you is for emergencies, not for climbing stairs. That would be a waste."

Upon hearing this, Su Fuying felt the atmosphere in the building grow even colder. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but the shadow guards seemed to have an even lower presence.

No one answered her, and Su Fuying was used to it; she now needed his help. Having stayed in this place for so long, she seemed to have developed a lot more patience.

Before long, she climbed up. Su Fuying's breathing was steady at this moment, and she couldn't help but praise herself in her heart. When she first came, her body was weak and unable to take care of itself, but now she could climb five floors in one breath.

Lu Yanxiu gave her a somewhat disdainful look. "What do you want?"

Su Fuying considered it for a moment and decided to choose a gift first. "The Empress's birthday is in a few days. Pick me a gift."

After saying that, he thought of something else: "You people here are well-informed. Why don't you tell me what the Empress likes and give me some recommendations?"

Lu Yanxiu hadn't expected her to be picking out a gift for the Empress, and lowered his gaze slightly. "For her?"

"she?"

Su Fuying keenly noticed the word "she" and couldn't help but ask, "You know her? Are you very familiar with her?"

"do not know."

The man's voice was devoid of emotion. After thinking for a moment, he said to Su Fuying, "I'll have Ying Er deliver it tomorrow. What do you want now?"

Unexpectedly, he could be so thoughtful. Su Fuying readily accepted, "I'll go take a look at the jewelry."

Following Lu Yanxiu's gaze to the room behind him, Su Fuying thought of something and asked uncertainly, "Are all these rooms filled with..."

The man nonchalantly replied with a simple "Mm".

"Take your time to look at it."

Then he left after saying just one sentence.

Su Fuying pushed open the door, revealing rows of shelves piled high with items. At a glance, Su Fuying noticed that most of the items in the room were calligraphy and paintings by famous artists.

She wasn't interested in that, so she turned and went to the second room, where the same items were displayed, including rare and exquisite artifacts from renowned masters.

Holy crap, so many! If those literary figures saw this, they'd go crazy. But looking at how casually they're arranged, it's just pure extravagance.

Su Fuying then looked at seven or eight more rooms before finally finding what she wanted: a dazzling array of jewelry casually tossed about in several large wooden boxes, including jade bead bracelets, gold and jade bangles with peacock and floral patterns, gold-set coral bean bracelets, and a pair of mandarin duck scepters...

This was just the jewelry on her hands; the earrings and hairpins were in different rooms. Turning her head to look at the rows of rooms behind her, Su Fuying was quite shocked.

She always knew these organizations were rich, but she never imagined they were this rich. So rich, and they still swindled her out of a thousand taels? Are they crazy?

Soon, Su Fuying picked out a bracelet from among them, and also picked out a low-key bracelet for Biluo.

That girl has been with me for so long, and she's been reluctant to buy me anything nice. It shouldn't be too much to ask her to give Biluo a gift through him, right?

Then, in another room, I picked out a whole set of jewelry, seven or eight pieces in total.

Upon exiting, Su Fuying saw Yingyi standing at the door, handing her a wooden box. Su Fuying glanced at it; it was carved from golden nanmu wood. Damn it, she really wanted to fight these rich people.

Finally, Su Fuying followed him to the second floor, to the same room as last time.

When Su Fuying entered, she saw Lu Yanxiu sitting at the table reading a book, having just finished bathing.

The figure behind her retreated on its own. Su Fuying walked straight over and sat down. On the wooden table was a simple tea set, with only one cup.

Having not drunk any water all night, Su Fuying felt a bit thirsty. Staring at the cup, she unconsciously licked her lips.

Looking at this jade teapot, I can't estimate its price. I guess it's more expensive than the last set. Oh well, I'll just have to bear with it.

Just as she was about to take her leave, she suddenly remembered the token that Lu Yanxiu had taken out that night. She glanced at it but couldn't see it clearly, so out of curiosity, she asked directly, "What was that token you just had? Let me see it."

The man reading glanced up at her, then continued to stare at the pages.

"What's wrong? You're so stingy. How about we stop treating patients next time and give me a piece instead?"

Su Fuying thought the deal was pretty good, but the man's words made her face fall instantly.