Chief Supervisor Xiao is always methodical and decisive in his work, but he seems to lose his composure when it comes to his wife.

July's complaints weren't wrong; their supervisor acted like he was sick whenever he got involved with the lady's affairs, completely unlike his usual wise self.

Jiang Xinyu's dinner was still lavish, with everything from ginseng (which promotes blood circulation) to bird's nest and lingzhi mushrooms, except for the blood-activating ginseng.

By the time the braised pork knuckle arrived, he had completely forgotten about his husband and Xiao Yuan, and had devoured the food in a flash.

One only thinks of lust when one is well-fed and warm; when one is hungry, lust is meaningless.

After finishing the three tables of food, Jiang Xinyu stopped eating when she saw there was no more food. She strolled around the courtyard and, having nothing else to do, opened her dressing case and fiddled with the jewelry.

She's really rich.

Unfortunately, her powers haven't recovered yet. If she were back to her peak, she would like to go out for a walk.

She ate her way from the capital to the south of the Yangtze River and then from the south to the north of the Great Wall. Not only did she eat, she also wanted to appreciate the scenery of the world.

Listen to the folk songs of Jiangnan, watch the slender horses of Yangzhou, and admire the alluring dance of the desert Hu girls.

She used to think when she saw those rich kids flaunting their wealth online, "There are so many rich people in the world, why can't there be one more like me?"

She also longed for poetry and distant places, but unfortunately... she was stuck on the cost of travel.

Now, I've gained the freedom to travel, but I've also lost it.

I wonder how old the head of the Eastern Depot can retire. Judging from Xiao Yuan's martial arts skills, his physique shouldn't be that bad.

If I'm 60, I should be able to accompany her on horseback adventures and sword-wielding journeys across the world.

Thinking of Xiao Yuan's inexplicable outburst of anger, Jiang Xinyu felt a surge of rage again. Without realizing it, she exerted force, and the solid gold bracelet in her hand crumbled into a ball.

I used to think that the capriciousness of eunuchs in TV dramas was just artistic exaggeration, but I never imagined that art really does imitate life.

Are all eunuchs living inside a Bagua formation? They all seem so strange and eccentric.

You didn't even come over for dinner. If you're so tough, then don't ever come near me again.

Damn it, if I could beat you, I would have turned on you long ago.

The books in Da Jin were all in vertical traditional Chinese characters, which Jiang Xinyu could understand but wasn't particularly interested in.

There's not much nightlife here, so after feeling down for a while, I washed up and went to bed.

He didn't leave the courtyard until after serving the lady to her seven-month rest. Sure enough, Xiao Douzi, who was by the eunuch's side, was waiting by the door and chuckled when he saw her.

July didn't show it on her face, but she rolled her eyes inwardly; she knew this would happen again.

When Xiao Yuan heard that Jiang Xinyu still had a good appetite and ate at three tables of banquets without asking about him, his face immediately darkened. After kicking everyone out, he sulked in his room.

He really gave this woman too much face; she didn't even bother to ask about her husband when she didn't see him at the meal.

Does she remember whose food it was?

"Uh," Xiao Yuan suddenly rubbed his forehead.

He was so angry with this woman that he was completely confused; all he could think about all day long was nonsense.

It's best to stay away from this woman. He'll be going back to the Eastern Depot first thing tomorrow morning.

Spending too much time with weirdos will make him lose his mind.

This time, Supervisor Xiao kept his word and left early the next morning without even having breakfast.

Jiang Xinyu didn't get up until late morning. He asked once and said that Xiao Yuan had gone to the Eastern Depot, but didn't say anything else.

If he wants a cold war, then let him have one. He has food and drink and no one bothers him. Isn't this his ideal life?

That was her original plan when she arranged the marriage, but she found Xiao Yuan to be quite adorable, which is why she decided to find him a companion.

Falling in love is easy, but getting along is hard. Even though she liked Xiao Yuan, she didn't intend to compromise herself.

She would give them time to adjust and adapt, but if they really couldn't adapt, then they would stick to the original plan.

It's just a breakup, what's the big deal?

She's only 17 now. In her past life, she was 26 and had never eaten pork, yet she still lived a carefree and elegant life.

Jiang Xinyu was bored and asked July to call the housekeeper over to ask if she could go out.

The steward immediately looked distressed. "The Grand Eunuch didn't say that the Madam couldn't go out, but the streets of the capital are full of all sorts of people, and I'm worried it might not be safe."

Or... you can go out later after the supervisor sends two experts over?

This old servant is also afraid that some fool might offend you.

Jiang Xinyu understood immediately from his words: he dared not let her go out without Xiao Yuan's instructions, fearing he would take responsibility.

Knowing Xiao Yuan's bad temper, Jiang Xinyu didn't make things difficult for the housekeeper. She just said she wanted to make something fun and asked him to help find two skilled carpenters.

Although it is quite taboo to invite outside men into the mansion to see the lady, it is better to choose the lesser of two evils than for the lady to run away.

The butler readily agreed and casually asked what kind of wood was needed, saying he would prepare it for him.

Jiang Xinyu secretly admired the butler's shrewdness.

She didn't quite understand either, only saying that making a set of chess pieces wouldn't require too much, and that it's best to have a fine texture and consistent patterns.

She didn't know to let the housekeeper make arrangements.

The steward had a general idea of ​​what was going on. Half an hour later, several pieces of golden nanmu wood and several kinds of sandalwood were delivered, along with two elderly carpenters around fifty years old.

Jiang Xinyu rolled her eyes speechlessly. The butler had a strong survival instinct, as if he was afraid that his master was being cuckolded.

Carpentry is physically demanding work, and the peak age is between twenty and thirty-five.

Those who are too young lack experience and skills, while those who are older may lack strength.

The two old men had white hair; fifty in that era was equivalent to over seventy in modern times.

He has plenty of experience and his skills are probably top-notch, but his health is probably not up to par.

It's fortunate that they were making mahjong tiles; if they were making large pieces of furniture, the two old men would have been exhausted.

Jiang Xinyu hired a carpenter to make two sets of mahjong tiles, otherwise staying indoors all day would be too boring.

There were many board games and cards for entertainment in the Great Jin Dynasty, but there was no mahjong. The ladies and young women mostly played leaf cards.

Jiang Xinyu wasn't interested in those things, but thought that she might as well just sell the mahjong tiles and maybe make some money.

Anyway, she just came up with an idea. Xiao Yuan sent people to take over the dowry shops and estates, and she just waited to collect the money, feeling very relaxed.

While the housekeeper went to find the carpenter, Jiang Xinyu was also busy, having already drawn out the general suits of the mahjong tiles.

The old carpenter was used to doing fine work, and he understood immediately when Jiang Xinyu explained it. He even used his charcoal pencil to draw several more drafts of the intricately patterned cards for his wife to choose from.

Jiang Xinyu couldn't help but give them a thumbs up.

The craftsmen of ancient times were truly skilled; these would be works of art even today.

After finalizing the design, Jiang Xinyu left a few eunuchs to assist the carpenter, and then took a few maids to the garden to fish, pick flowers, and have a great time.

As expected, the life of a wealthy woman is wonderful; she's finally getting to enjoy this carefree life of eating and waiting for death.

East Factory

After presiding over the case all morning, Inspector Xiao finally had a chance to rest. He frowned when he saw that the food served was restaurant food.

Little Bean was secretly suffering.

I should remind Sister July to persuade Madam to send the meal; at least it would be a way of indirectly showing her weakness.

The supervisor has asked Qiyue several times, but the lady hasn't thought to ask about the situation on the supervisor's side.

Madam, you have such a generous heart! So generous that a carriage could pass through it.

It's just a pity for those unlucky guys in jail.

Of all times, he got into trouble because the supervisor and his wife were having a fight and he ended up in jail.

The chief supervisor doesn't conduct trials; he just whips people without asking a single question, leaving them wondering what to confess.

The robber who was turned into crab sticks:

Dad, just ask away!

Are we, the mighty Black Wind Village, just a part of your couple's game?

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