They were in charge of being beautiful, and she was in charge of taking the hits.

The story was circulating all over the streets: Mo Baiyun was anxiously knocking on Wu Ziyan's door.

Knock knock knock, Mo Baiyun called out: "Master, Master, get up quickly."

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?" she muttered to herself as she rubbed her hair and went to open the door.

Wu Ziyan rubbed her sleepy eyes. She usually went to bed late, and she was woken up early in the morning. She opened the door with a yawn and said, "What is it? Why are you rushing me like this?"

"Oh dear, my lord! This is truly a matter of life and death! Young Master Fang posted the notice we discussed yesterday, and now everyone knows you're the one behind it all. As soon as this was announced, Young Master Fang was immediately summoned by Her Majesty the Empress, and he's probably already in the main hall." His narrowed eyes were filled with anxiety.

Wu Ziyan didn't understand what was so urgent. It was just that she had become the apparent owner of Yue Rong Pavilion. What was the big deal?

Suddenly, she opened her eyes. Something was wrong. Then she realized something. This shouldn't be happening. The Empress shouldn't have summoned Fang Yuerong so soon.

They clearly discussed yesterday that they would announce the matter to the public this morning, but it's not time to announce it yet, so why has the Queen arrested everyone?

Looks like they've threatened someone's interests, and they're getting anxious. [So, if they can't have it, they'll destroy it, huh?]

Wu Ziyan squinted at Mo Baiyun: "Didn't you get rid of the mice in the house?"

"Master, that's possible." Mo Baiyun looked around guiltily; he had indeed become much lazier lately.

"Little Yun'er, Little Yun'er, you've learned to be lazy lately. I have to go to the palace. I want to see the rats when they come back!" She quickly dressed, tidied her appearance, and drove the carriage as fast as she could towards the palace.

"Yes, Master!" Mo Baiyun's eyes flashed with a dangerous glint. This "rat" had actually made him lose face in front of Wu Ziyan; it seemed he was tired of living!

The scene shifts back to everyone leaving the house, and then a young official sneaks into Wu Ziyan's study. He looks at some things, and being quite clever, he copies a document by hand and puts it back in its original place. After checking that no one is around, he secretly heads towards Wu Chengye's residence.

Upon arriving at Wu Chengye's residence and presenting his credentials, he couldn't wait to go inside and make love. Afterwards, the young official knelt at Wu Chengye's feet, his eyes brimming with seductive charm, and said coquettishly, still somewhat unsatisfied, "Your Highness, you are truly amazing! Unlike that useless Fourth Princess, she is no match for you in any way!"

Everyone loves to hear flattery, so she laughed and asked, "What's that good-for-nothing Wu Ziyan been up to lately?" Her hair was disheveled, her chest was bare, and she was resting her arm on the beauty's head, but she didn't seem to care about the expression on the person in her arms.

"Your Highness, she has been working on..."

After the official whispered in her ear, Wu Chengye smiled, got dressed, and of course, he knew that the official's words couldn't be taken as complete evidence; he still needed to arrange for someone to investigate.

"Alright, then you keep an eye on things." She stepped out the door; in her eyes, these people were all pawns.

Wu Chengye clenched her fists. She had embarrassed her last time, and this time her fourth sister was really in for it! Just thinking about her pathetic appearance made her lips curl into a smile. She had let her off the hook before because she was well-behaved, but now she had to be taught a lesson!

Back at this moment, the young official returned from Wu Chengye's residence. After Wu Ziyan left, he timidly and furtively looked around to make sure no one was there. He was about to go out again when he was caught by Chu Qiu, who had come to take up his post. Coincidentally, he was carrying some jewelry and was planning to go out to sell it for some money.

Without saying a word, Chu Qiu picked up the young official and walked to the main gate. Mo Baiyun saw this and asked, "General Chu Qiu... oh no, Young Master Chu Qiu, why are you carrying Zhang, the young official of my household?"

"This person is stealing, it seems like theft!" Chu Qiu said coldly, his expression barely changing.

Mo Baiyun was still worried about where the mouse was, but now he's caught it.

"Ah, thank you very much, Young Master Chu Qiu."

"Just call me Chu Qiu. I am now a guard in the Marquis's residence. May I ask if His Highness the Fourth Prince is here?"

Such official words made Mo Baiyun shudder. He thought that Wu Ziyan was just asking for trouble by hiring a cold-faced young man as a bodyguard. Besides, wasn't he enough?

Mo Baiyun invited Chu Qiu in, then took Zhang Langguan away, leaving Chu Qiu alone in the courtyard. He stood there, and when he got tired of standing, he sat down, and when he got tired of sitting, he started to practice his sword skills.

Wu Ziyan hurriedly arrived at the main hall in his court robes. At this moment, the Empress was furious. Wu Ziyan kowtowed and knelt, trying his best to remain calm. Looking at Fang Yuerong kneeling to the side, he showed no fear at all, and even seemed somewhat relaxed.

"Wu Ziyan, I want to hear your explanation!" The Empress's anger intensified when she saw Wu Ziyan arrive late.

"Your Majesty, it's not unacceptable for the royal family to be involved with merchants, but the Fang family is incredibly wealthy, and Fang Yuerong is a business prodigy. However, Wu Ziyan has suddenly become half of the Fang family's owners, which is alarming," Wu Chengling said, fanning the flames from the side.

Wu Chengye looked at Wu Ziyan with disdain. Their eyes met, and Wu Ziyan understood what was going on. After all, it involved financial power. She was a member of the royal family, had connections with merchants, and had just helped the Situ family settle their affairs. What was she trying to do? Even if she did nothing, she would still be accused of something.

Wu Ziyan's eyes darted around, and she gritted her teeth, reluctantly parting with the money: "Your Majesty, the deal I made with Fang Yuerong was to use this money to fill the national treasury and alleviate the tax burden. Before I even had a chance to submit my memorial, someone accused me of secretly wanting to establish my own independent regime? That person is truly wicked!"

The Empress merely gave a slight sneer. Who knows? If no one knows about this, then all the money will end up in her pocket. Seeing the Empress's hesitation, Wu Ziyan added, "The agreement I reached with Fang Yuerong was originally intended to be made public to all cities this morning. There was no intention to hide it!"

The court fell silent, no one spoke, but Fang Yuerong spoke up: "Your Majesty, allow me to say something. The Yellow River floods almost every year. As a merchant, I can't do much, but the other day I happened to meet the Fourth Princess, who was helping refugees. I thought of discussing with her the idea of ​​setting up a charity center. I would contribute money, and she would donate. After all, I am just a merchant, of low status, so..."

Wu Ziyan glanced at Fang Yuerong. [I did such a good deed? I had no idea!]