Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 232

~ STEWARD QIN IS A GOOD SERVANT ~ 

Hearing Su Qing’s instructions, Mu Yunyao couldn’t explain the reason behind it, so she could only nod and agree. “I understand, Mother.”

After talking for a while, the already prepared Eight Treasures Rice had become much colder. Si Qin was about to heat it up before bringing it over, but Su Qing called out her to stop and added a spoonful of sugar into Mu Yunyao’s bowl before giving it to her directly.

Mu Yunyao was considering the purpose of Yue Wang’s actions. Earlier, she wanted to settle all the accounts with him, but now that he directly said goodbye to her mother and made her agree to take care of Jin Xiu Garden. Afterward, he left immediately and neatly. In this way, who should she find to settle the accounts in her hands? It was clearly cheating!

She focused on her thoughts when she heard Su Qing remind her to eat. She directly started to eat from the bowl in front of her, and after taking two bites, she suddenly frowned. The Eight Treasures Rice in her bowl had turned cold and sweetened with sugar. “Mother?”

When she ate the first bite, Su Qing’s heart couldn’t help but sink. Yao’er usually didn’t like eating Eight Treasures Rice with sugar the most, and she also had a keen sense of taste. If she added a spoonful of sugar, it would be too sweet for her. But now, she didn’t notice the abnormality when she ate two spoonfuls of sugar. It was notable that she had lost his soul because of Young Master Ning’s departure.

“What’s the matter?”

“The Eight Treasures Rice in my bowl is so sweet?” Mother always knew that she didn’t like eating sweet things, so why did she add sugar to the bowl?

Su Qing was suddenly enlightened. “I’m too busy right now. The bowl with sugar is mine. Just wait a bit. The Eight Treasures Rice is a little cold too. Let Si Qin heat it up before eating it.”

Mu Yunyao didn’t think much about it and waited for Si Qin to bring the food up again. After she finished eating, she returned to her room.

Su Qing was worried. Although she already knew that Young Master Ning was not married, he was still much older than Yao’er. Even though she comforted herself that Yunyao would love someone when she was older. But who knows the family background of Young Master Ning? To this age has not married, is there any hidden disease?

“Sigh …” Su Qing couldn’t help but sigh. “I really feel so worried …” Earlier, when Yao’er had returned that cloak, she should have been on guard. However, Mu Yunyao’s expression had been too ordinary. Later, she had sent people to return it to Fourth Master Ning, but he didn’t show the slightest bit of surprise either, so she let it go with ease. Now that she thought about it, perhaps even earlier than that, Yunyao already had some thoughts in her mind.

Mu Yunyao didn’t stay in the room for long before hearing from Jin Lan that Steward Qin asked to see her. After she tidied up her clothes, she invited him to a side hall.

“Greetings, Miss Mu.” Steward Qin still had a warm smile on his face. His attitude was very close, and there was not the slightest difference from before.

“There is no need for you to be so courteous, Steward Qin. May I know why you have come this time?”

Steward Qin took out a stack of account books and placed them beside Mu Yunyao. “Miss Mu, Master left in a hurry and didn’t have the time to bring these books over to you.”

Mu Yunyao frowned and waved her hand for Jin Lan and the others to withdraw, “Steward Qin, Fourth Master trusts you. At this time, you have taken great care of me, so I will not hide some things from you. The real purpose I gave these books of account to Fourth Master to exchange my share of the profits in Bu Xian Luo for Fourth Master’s share of the profits in Ni Yun Fang. In this way, Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo can split up. In the future, we can develop our own businesses independently and not get in the way of each other.”

Steward Qin revealed a surprised expression, “Miss, did someone make you angry? Is that why you said such angry words?”

“No...” Mu Yunyao shook her head. The person who had really provoked her was Yue Wang, but she didn’t want to talk to Steward Qin about the specific details of what had happened.

Steward Qin heaved a sigh of relief, “Without Miss Mu’s words, there would be no such thing as Bu Xian Luo today. Although Master has taken sixty percent of the profits, the golden signboard and the skills needed to make tea for the guests were all taught by Miss Mu. Yes, it was Master who took a big advantage. Master had talked about this before, saying that he wanted to thank Miss Mu well.”

Mu Yunyao slightly lowered her gaze, her long and delicate eyelashes quivering. She could tolerate the suspicion and probe from Yue Wang, but she couldn’t forgive him for his intentions of investigating her mother. No matter if his intentions were good or bad, she couldn’t afford the risk …,

Steward Qin continued, “This old servant has been with Master for a long time. To say something unruly, it could be said that he watched him grew up little by little. Master is older than Miss Mu but isn’t great as you when dealing with people. He had been assigned in Western Guangdong for so many years. Apart from his soldiers and generals, he had spent his days there with the wind and snow every day. Therefore, there was a hint of coldness in his bones. Also, his words and actions carried the aura of a battlefield or straight to the front. Master is suffering a great deal, but even if he had hurt to the extreme, he would only make things difficult for himself …”

As Steward Qin said this, he could not help but feel sorrowful. He raised his hand to wipe his tears, “Miss Mu only knows Master’s identity, but she doesn’t know how he came over so many years. When the Empress was carrying Master, and she looked about to given birth. Suddenly, something happened in the Palace, and the Emperor locked the Empress into the Cold Palace. Master also was born in the Cold Palace. If you are favored, you can easily pick the stars in the sky off when you want them. However, if you aren’t, your days would not even be comparable to those of ordinary people.”

Mu Yunyao spoke and interrupted Steward Qin, “These are Fourth Master’s family matters …”

“Look at me, when I think of the past, I can’t stop talking. I hope Miss Mu can forgive me. Those things have already been a long time. If you don’t want to talk about it, let’s talk to Miss Mu about Master’s life in Western Guangdong!” Steward Qin then wiped away his tears, “I don’t know if it’s because Master grew up in the Cold Palace since he was young, but Master’s personality was expressly cold. But his heart was good, and he didn’t have any ill intentions towards Miss Mu. Master just wasn’t good at expressing himself. No matter how much he thought, he couldn’t explain it. As such, it is always misunderstood. Being misunderstood and not knowing how to explain it, he kept on criticizing himself. With Miss Mu’s intelligence, she should have been able to understand what was going on …”

When Mu Yunyao heard this, she couldn’t help but think of the injury on Yue Wang’s back. That arrow wound is close to the heart, and it is such deep, so it will take at least two months to recover completely. Now that he’s back to Western Guangdong with that injury, I wonder if his injury will worsen along the way?

“Miss Mu, this old man may be a servant, but I can’t help to overstepping the rules. Miss Mu suddenly brought these books to Master and wanted completely separated Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo. It must be that Master has done something to make you unhappy. I can’t guarantee anything else, but I can absolutely guarantee that the Master doesn’t have the slightest malice towards Miss Mu.”

Mu Yunyao put her finger on the account books and smiled slightly: “Steward Qin is too worried. How dare I get angry with the Fourth Master? I merely feel that everything in Bu Xian Luo on the right track now. I occupy 40% of the profit, but I can’t help much felt sorry. ”

Steward Qin quickly wiped his tears and said with a smile, “The development of our Bu Xian Luo depends entirely on Miss Mu’s wisdom, and there are many things that require Miss Mu to make decisions.” After speaking, he handed the other two account books to Mu Yunyao directly.

“Miss, look, this is the account book that Huai’an City and Yangzhou City have sent over. Since the opening of this project more than a month ago, the business has been flourishing, but it has also attracted people’s attention. They have no way to buy fresh leaves in Bu Xian Lou. So they have no choice but to take advantage of the season to buy fresh leaves and raise the price of it, which has a tremendous impact on us.”

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Incurable Chapter 11 Part 2

Mu Wan lies on the quilt on the bed, and her black hair covers half of her tiny white face. She opens her eyes and looks at Lin Wei beside her. The night light casts a hazy halo on her dark eyes, which makes her confused and lazy. 

“I want to chase him.” Mu Wan said. 

“What?” Lin Wei was startled and turned to stare at her. Mu Wan is casual, unrestricted, and easy-going, but she is fiercer than anyone when she meets the one she likes.

“Do you want to confess?” Lin Wei turned and put her hand on Mu Wan’s face. On the opposite side, Mu Wan wore pink pineapple-patterned silk pyjamas. Her face under the light filter was beautiful and charming, her neck was slender, and the exposed collarbone was straight and delicate. She thought for a while and said to Mu Wan, “Maybe Liu Daochang likes you too.”

Mu Wan shook his head and denied Lin Wei’s speculation.

In fact, when she praised Liu Qianxiu for his heartwarming smile this evening, his performance had already given her the answer. Liu Qianxiu is a monk. There is only one person and one cat in his family. Even when he didn’t adopt Zhou Yi last year, he was the only one in his family. He has a cold and austere temperament. He also likes to live alone and have peace of mind. He is used to loneliness, and he is enjoying loneliness. Honestly, this is no different from a monk.

If Mu Wan confessed rashly, he would only reject her directly because he didn’t know her well.

“I want to chase him quietly first, and when he understands me, gets used to me, and is interested in me, I will confess.” Mu Wan said.

Lin Wei: “...”

Speaking late at night with Lin Wei, Mu Wan got up early the next day. After breakfast at Lin Wei’s house, the two went to the mall together.

Last night, Mu Wan had an intense talk with Lin Wei, but she got up early the next day. After breakfast at Lin Wei’s house, they went to the mall together.

She strolled with Lin Wei all morning and went to the crew to film in the afternoon. After filming, Mu Wan called Liu Qianxiu to confirm his off-duty time. Mu Wan took a taxi to go home and then went to Tang’er Hospital by taxi after cleaning up.

Liu Qianxiu had surgery in the afternoon and got off work later than expected. Before the operation, Mu Wan called to ask when he was off work. After he said the time, she didn’t say anything else.

Thinking of her coming to the hospital to wait for him yesterday, Liu Qian frowns his forehead, puts the phone away, and pushes the door out of the office.

“Doctor Liu.” Xiao Yun leaned back against the wall. Hearing the sound of the door opening, she smiled and looked at Liu Qianxiu at the door.

Xiao Yun approached him yesterday because of today’s operation. Liu Qianxiu helped her finish, so she rushed to thank him. But Liu Qianxiu’s expression was still flat. Xiao Yun stood up and said, “Let’s go together.”

Liu Qianxiu didn’t say much. After nodding, he entered the elevator with Xiao Yun.

The atmosphere in the elevator was awkward and quiet. Xiao Yun stood on the side of the elevator. She raised her eyes to look at the tall and slender figure of the man before her. Then, she tightened her lower lip.

Although the two are colleagues and have commuting times almost the same, they have very little time alone. Xiao Yun noticed Liu Qianxiu when she dug in by Tang’er Hospital. He is good-looking, with an elegant and cold temperament. He is also an indifferent man. Xiao Yun fell in love with him at first sight.

But she didn’t take the initiative to pursue it. On the surface, she had a strict relationship with her colleagues and occasionally exchanged communication with them, which was also related to surgery. In front of him, she self-controlled her stance, and when no one was there, her mind was full of him.

Liu Qianxiu is a high mountain, and women look up to him. Xiao Yun has her own pride and self-esteem. She can’t put down her attitude to pursue a man.

But if she didn’t take the initiative, Liu Qianxiu would be like now and never look back at her.

With a ding sound, the elevator door opened, and Liu Qianxiu walked out. Xiao Yun looked at his back, panicking, and hurriedly chased him.

“Doctor Liu!” Xiao Yun called Liu Qianxiu.

Liu Qianxiu is tall and has long legs. Just as she was in a daze, he had almost reached the door. He looked back, his eyes as deep as a clear pool, and his voice was deep and pleasant.

“What’s the matter?”

After that, the two went out of the glass door of the hall together.

Maybe it was because she was chasing too quickly and was a little hot, or perhaps because her heartbeat was too fast and the blood circulated so fast that Xiao Yun’s face was stained with blushing. She looked up at Liu Qianxiu with hesitation and indecision in her eyes.

Finally, she decided and said, “Doctor Liu, I want to...”

“Liu Qianxiu!” A woman’s voice interrupted her.

Xiao Yun’s chin trembled slightly, and she raised her eyes to look at the source of the sound. Liu Qianxiu, who stood before her, had already looked over.

She stood on the edge of the flower bed with her long, curling black hair. She had a casual, lazy expression. She had a palm-sized face, bright facial features, and a pair of eyes looking at Liu Qianxiu shiningly. She was like a fire in front of the lush vegetation, which warmed the whole summer.

Not only did Mu Wan wear a dress, but she also put on makeup and styled her hair. That’s probably how women please themselves.

She looked up and saw Liu Qianxiu. He had taken off his white coat and was wearing a cotton and linen shirt and black trousers, which made him tall and handsome. He stood looking at her, his expression unchanged.

Xiao Yun stood beside him and was not as composed as him.

As for Xiao Yun, who was standing beside him, her expression was not so calm.

Xiao Yun didn’t wear a white coat. She wore a lotus root pink shirt and beige wide-leg pants. She was gentle, elegant, and in sharp contrast with Mu Wan, who was cold and charming in a red skirt.

She is also beautiful but less impressive than Mu Wan. Xiao Yun is like an elegant lily, but Mu Wan is like a blooming red rose. She attracted everyone’s attention, including Liu Qianxiu.

It was the second time that Mu Wan had come to pick up Liu Qianxiu. If Liu Qianxiu hadn’t agreed, she wouldn’t have come again. Xiao Yun looked at Mu Wan, who was smiling at Liu Qianxiu. She forgot what she was about to say to Liu Qianxiu, and the contempt in her eyes was unconcealed.

“She won’t pick you up every day, will she?” Xiao Yun laughed and said to Liu Qianxiu, “I don’t know. I thought she was your girlfriend.”

The red dress in his eyes is as charming as fire. Liu Qianxiu looks back and gives Xiao Yun a faint glance.

With this look, it was like a gust of wind blowing through her chest, and Xiao Yun’s smile was over. His glance didn’t make sense, but it seemed full of meaning.

Xiao Yun bit her lower lip, and in front of her, Liu Qianxiu turned his head and walked towards Mu Wan.

Mu Wan watched Liu Qianxiu approach, and she walked down from the flowerbed. The sun had already set at seven o’clock in the sky, and only the horizon was white. The hospital crowd came and went, and all eyes were on her, but Mu Wan didn’t care. When Liu Qianxiu walked before her and looked at her with pitch-black eyes, Mu Wan’s heart beat faster with his smile.

“Liu Qianxiu, I am waiting for you again.” Mu Wan’s eyes curled, and her pupils cut.

Liu Qianxiu pressed his lips tightly and responded in a low voice, “Well, what do you want to eat tonight?”

Author has something to say: 

Mu Wan: Eat you~

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The sky was bright and sunny, dying the sunset and Liu Qianxiu’s face. His eyelashes blinked, and his dark eyes were full of brilliance. With a glance, Liu Qianxiu took back his sight. 

A gust of wind penetrated the screen windows, but the people inside the screen windows were unmoved. Mu Wan’s gaze traced the profile of Liu Qianxiu, standing straight and laughing. 

After dinner, Mu Wan left Liu Qianxiu’s house. As July is about to come, the sky is getting hotter and wetter. The Nanfeng Apartments are well-landscaped. The vegetation is lush under the street lights at night, as if walking through the jungle.

Mu Wan walked to the door and beckoned for a cab. After getting in the car, she talked to the driver.

“Go to Oujian’s villa.”

The driver pressed the taxi roof light over the sign and turned into a passenger. When the driver’s turn light came on, Mu Wan looked through the mottled windows at the building she had just left.

The occupancy rate here is very high. At eight o’clock, the lights are on in every house. The building rose high, and the windows looked very small, like the bedside lamp on the bedside table, with a faint hazy and gentleness.

There were too many lights, and the floors were dazzling. After the car turns, Mu Wan can’t count the floor of Liu Qianxiu’s house.

Oujian’s villa is in the Southern District, and the sea breeze at night is cold and wet. Mu Wan stood in front of the house and rang the doorbell. After a while, Lin Wei came over to open the door. When she opened the door, she was surprised to see Mu Wan.

Lin Wei: “......”

Lin Wei is a young literary and artistic person who lives with Mu Wan. However, Mu Wan’s purpose in life was clear. She had made herself comfortable, and she didn’t demand anything. Lin Wei’s life purpose was clear: life was all about happiness and hatred. For so many years, the men around her have never stopped.

Before her appendix was cut, she met a fitness coach in a bar. During that period, she was too embarrassed to meet him. After being discharged from the hospital, the two met briefly and got to know each other. That night, they burn the fire, and the sparks continue.

After sending the fitness coach to leave, Lin Wei closed the door and went upstairs. Mu Wan had already gone to the guest room.

Lin Wei is engaged in interior design, and her villa was designed with extraordinarily exquisite design. Although the first floor is a studio and the second floor is a house, the first and second floors don’t interfere. The first floor is a simple style, and the second floor is an ergonomic style. Although Lin Wei is only 1.6 meters and petite, she likes this firm and cutting style.

The living room lamp was lit, and Mu Wan made the bed under the lamp. Lin Wei leaned on the door with her arms folded, raised her chin, and asked, “What’s the matter?”

After Mu Wan bought her house, she didn’t come to sleep in Lin Wei’s house for a long time. She came here suddenly today because of something I couldn’t understand on the phone.

Mu Wan looked at Lin Wei, whose hair was a little messy, and asked: “Have you taken a bath?”

“Just washed up.” Lin Wei sighed deeply and said, with a pull of her face. “Fortunately, I haven’t done anything yet. You’d better have something important to do with me, or I’ll...”

“I like Liu Daochang (Taoist Priest Liu ).” Mu Wan said.

The words in her mouth stuck in her throat. Lin Wei reacted for two seconds, and her expression changed. She stood straight and asked Mu Wan, “Is that Liu Daochang who I know?”

“Yes.” Mu Wan put the pillow away and said with a smile.

Lin Wei wondered: “Haven’t you been discharged from the hospital? Don’t you say that Liu Daochang doesn’t like you?”

When Mu Wan was discharged from the hospital, Lin Wei came to pick her up. At that time, she secretly said that Liu Daochang liked her, but Mu Wan denied it. She only said she would thank him for taking her back from Qing Songxuan and inviting him to dinner. There were no signs at all.

That was just last week’s event. How did this story change in a few days?

Everything has changed, but nothing has changed. Mu Wan sat cross-legged on the bed, nodded, and said: “Liu Daochang doesn’t like me. It’s only I who like him.”

Lin Wei: “...”

Lin Wei obviously couldn’t digest the news because this was the first time Mu Wan talked about love since they met, and it was her unrequited love.

“I’ll take a shower first.” Mu Wan gave her time to digest the news. She got off the bed and went into the bathroom. Mu Wan came to Lin Wei today because Mu Wan wanted to talk to her at night. She will have no schedule the next day, so she has plenty of time.

Rushed away from the heat, Mu Wan changed into pyjamas and went to bed. Only the night light on the bedside table was turned on in the bedroom. The night light is a 3D gear style. The transparent lamp body was surrounded by rings of light, which were thick and gentle.

Lin Wei heard how Mu Wan fell in love with Liu Qianxiu.

It’s a typical story. A woman who has no father or mother, no relatives, and has gotten used to loneliness meets a man who keeps cats and cooks for her, and then she thinks that’s what she likes.

She always encourages Mu Wan to find someone to live with her, but Mu Wan refuses. When she finally finds that person, she is afraid.

She always asked Mu Wan to raise cats, but when Mu Wan adopted three stray cats at the hospital, she asked if she could take good care of them.

At that time, Mu Wan said, “I’ll try it.” Today, she asked if Mu Wan mistakenly thought she liked him because she depended on him. Mu Wan replied firmly, “I really like him.”

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 231

~ SAYING GOODBYE ~ 

Su Qing had just finished cooking the Eight Treasures Rice when she heard Si Qin’s report from the doorway, “Madam, Miss, Fourth Master Ning from Jin Xiu Garden next door is here to see you.”

Su Qing was stunned. Seeing that Mu Yunyao was sitting at the table, about to eat, she quickly looked over and rebuked, “This little girl, didn’t you hear that a guest had come to visit? Put it down, and we’ll eat later.”

After that, she can’t help but direct Si Qin to remove the things on the table. After tidying up the sleeves and skirt, she invited the person inside.

Yue Wang dressed in a light blue outfit with dark lines embroidered on silver silk thread, and it matched with his slightly cold and handsome face. He looked remarkably noble and unparalleled. “Greetings, Madam Su. Greetings, Miss Mu.”

Mu Yunyao looked at Yue Wang with wariness in her eyes. She had just decided to sever all relations with him, but now he had come to visit her mother. Just what was his purpose in doing so?

Looking at her expression, Yue Wang felt unwell in his heart. They had been to get along for a long time, but Mu Yunyao actually didn’t have any trust in him.

Su Qing didn’t notice the expressions of the two of them and hurriedly said, “Young Master Ning, don’t be polite. Seeing that your face is peculiarly pale, take the liberty to ask, but what’s wrong with your body?”

“It’s nothing. It’s just that I’m having a chill for a few days and will be fine after resting for a couple of days. There’s something urgent at home for me to go back, so I’m here to say goodbye to Madam.”

“Are you still on your way back when you are ill?”

“There’s no other way. The matter is urgent, and we can’t delay it.” As Yue Wang spoke, he coughed lightly twice. His pale face was drenched in a cold sweat, making people even more worried.

“Quick, sit down. Yao’er, don’t you know some medical skills? Hurry up and help Young Master Ning take a look. This cold is not something to be ignored. Don’t take it for granted because you have a good foundation.” Su Qing turned her head to look at Mu Yunyao, “Yao’er, hurry and go?”

“Understood, Mother.” Mu Yunyao walked over to Yue Wang’s side, her eyes filled with cold intent.

On the other hand, Yue Wang’s expression was very gentle. Even though his smile was faint, his eyes seemed filled with warmth. “I’ll have to trouble Miss Mu.”

Mu Yunyao already knew about the body condition of Yue Wang, but he said that he had caught a cold. At this time, she could not tell Su Qing the truth, “Fourth Master should pay more attention to recuperation, and it will be fine after a few more days of rest.”

Su Qing looks at Yue Wang’s appearance and secretly regretted in her heart. This Young Master Ning in front of her, no matter if it was his appearance or temperament, was not to be trifled. However, his age did not match up to Yunyao’s, and with Young Master Ning’s background, he must have already gotten married at this age and established a family. “Young Master Ning is not feeling well, so you must have should pay more attention in the road, and you should prepare all the medicine and clothes that you usually take when you’re ill, so as not to aggravate your illness.”

“Thank you for your concern, Madam. During the new year, I am very grateful for Madam not giving up on inviting Steward Qin and me to come over. It could be said to be the happiest New Year for me.” Yue Wang’s tone was calm, and there was not much sadness on his face, but when people heard it, they would feel distressed in their hearts.

Su Qing had been interacting with the Madams of the various families in Jingling City. She knew that the bigger the family, the more influential the family. This Young Master Ning’s demeanor and speech are extraordinary, and his family background is supposed to be more profound. I’m afraid there are more unpleasant things: “What’s the matter? Seriously speaking, the capital is not far too away from Jingling City. Young Master Ning, you can come here and relax whenever you have time.”

Muyunyao quickly stepped forward and stood on Su Qing’s side. “Mother, Young Master Ning’s family is busy. How can he come out often?”

“I’m alone, so I have nothing to worry about anything. If I don’t have a father watching over me, then no one would miss me even if I stayed out all day.” Yue Wang couldn’t help but sigh.

Su Qing was stunned, “Alone? Forgive me for being presumptuous, but has Young Master Ning not gotten married yet?”

Yue Wang shook his head: “Because of delay in various things. Even now, I am still alone.”

Su Qing was a little curious and wanted to find out what had delayed him. However, she knew that it was not appropriate to ask. She could only suppress her curiosity and said, “It’s not too late to get married and start a business after everything had dealt with.”

Yue Wang’s gaze swept across Mu Yunyao’s face, and he nodded with a smile in his eyes: “I only hope that someone can know each other and stay with each other. If it weren’t for love in my heart, there would be no harm in waiting a few more years.”

“Young Master Ning’s thoughts are quite rare.” Su Qing felt a sense of appreciation. People who come from such a family as Young Master Ning would probably have three wives and four concubines. To be able to say what he had just said, regardless of whether or not he could do it in the end, was already very rare.

Yue Wang prepared a present and gave it to her: “I have prepared a small gift, and I hope Madam will not mind.”

“Young Master Ning is too polite. How can this be used?”

“This is a token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Madam. I still need to thank Miss Mu. If it weren’t for her help to manage and run Jin Xiu Garden, there wouldn’t be Bu Xian Luo like now. Besides, I earned quite a bit of silver with her. After I left Jingling City, I’ll still need to bother Madam and Miss Mu to take care of it.”

Su Qing gestured for Si Qin to accept the gift and said to Yue Wang, “Young Master Ning, please be at ease. When we were borrowing Jin Xiu Garden, we were the ones who took advantage of it. How can we not put in all our effort?”

Yue Wang stood up and cupped his hands to bid farewell to Su Qing: “It’s getting late. I need to get to the city as soon as possible. The horses had already prepared, and I hope we can get there before nightfall.”

“Are you in such a hurry?” Su Qing quickly asked Si Qin to pack some snacks and small dishes and handed the food box to Yu Heng. “Young Master Ning, be careful on your journey. Don’t be too anxious, and don’t rush on the journey. The most important thing is to take good care of yourself.”

“Yes, thank you, Madam.”

Su Qing brought Mu Yunyao out of the residence and watched Yue Wang mount the horse as he left. She could not help but sigh with emotion. “This Young Master Ning is really not bad. He heard that something was going on at home and decided to set off even when he was sick. I wonder how uncomfortable the journey will be …”

As Su Qing said this, she didn’t hear Mu Yunyao’s response. She couldn’t help but raise her head and look over. When she saw her dazed expression, she was slightly alarmed in her heart. “Yao’er, what are you thinking?”

This desperate appearance, no matter how you looked at it, it seemed as though that their relationship had just begun, and she couldn’t bear to part from him.

“I’m not thinking of anything. It’s just that I’m a little curious. Why did this Young Master Ning come all the way here to say goodbye to us?” Mu Yunyao hurriedly suppressed her thoughts.

However, when Su Qing saw how anxious she was to explain it, as though she seemed to want to cover it up. Su Qing decided to watch it first, in case Yao’er didn’t understand what she was thinking, and decided to tell her, “Didn’t Young Master Ning say it just now? Firstly, it’s thanks, and secondly, it’s to ask us to take care of Jin Xiu Garden. This Young Master Ning is our benefactor, and if he didn’t lend us Jin Xiu Garden, we wouldn’t have been able to open Bu Xian Luo like this time. Yao’er, no matter what, you should take good care of Jin Xiu Garden, understand?”

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~ SPLIT THE RELATIONSHIP ~ 

“Miss Mu is here?” Steward Qin was so happy. “Wang Ye, I want to welcome Miss Mu. You must have thought it through and decided to let her know. You must talk to her well, and don’t leave any grudges in Miss Mu’s heart.”

Joy was written all over Yue Wang’s face. He subconsciously adjusted his clothes before asking Yu Heng to invite her in.

Mu Yunyao entered the door and respectfully saluted Yue Wang. “Greetings to Your Highness Yue Wang.”

Hearing her address him, the light in his heart dimmed, but his expression did not change at all. “No need to be so courteous.”

Mu Yunyao placed the book in her hand on the table and then looked apologetically at Steward Qin, “I have some matters that I wish to discuss with His Highness Yue Wang in private. Is it possible to ask Steward Qin to leave temporarily?”

Steward Qin quickly smiled and said: “Then this old servant will go down to prepare some refreshments for Your Highness and Miss Mu.”

Yue Wang’s gaze fell onto the pile of books. From the looks of it, it was probably an account book.

Mu Yunyao pushed the account book towards Yue Wang and said, “Your Highness, these are the accounts of Ni Yun Fang in the past few months. I have sorted them out, and I have already calculated the profits that should have distributed to you. Here are the banknotes.”

“You don’t have to calculate it so clearly …”

“The calculations that should be transparent naturally would be better if it was clear.” Mu Yunyao wore a smile on her face, which was full of estrangement. “Wang Ye, the profits of Ni Yun Fang totally different from Bu Xian Luo, and you can’t compare it. Therefore, I wish to make a deal with you.”

The expression in Yue Wang’s heart turned dark: “What deal?”

“You have already taken 30% of the profits from Ni Yun Fang, and I have taken 40% of the profit from Bu Xian Luo. In fact, I didn’t help much in the serious calculation. It’s really not good to take so many profits shamelessly, so I want to exchange the profits in Bu Xian Luo for the profits of Ni Yun Fang in your hands.”

Yue Wang frowned suddenly. The light in his eyes became cold, as though the ice and snow were falling. “You want to cut off all ties with me?”

Mu Yunyao’s heart slightly tightened, but her smile became even more radiant. “I just feel like I’ve taken so much profit, causing you to be at a disadvantage.”

“What if I disagree?”

“Wang Ye wanted to develop Western Guangdong while meddling in Jiangnan. The silver that you spent should not be small. If you return the 40% profit from Ni Yun Fang, you will have many silver taels in your hands. Why hold on to this small Ni Yun Fang so tightly? Ni Yun Fang also has a golden signboard from the Emperor, but in the end, it’s just a place for selling clothes. There’s no opening up at present, and the amount of silver you earn is limited. If Wang Ye still feel that you’re at a disadvantage, I can compensate you with Yi Bao Xuan. Back then, when I was preparing Yi Bao Xuan, I was greatly helped by the people of Wang Ye, and now I can easily negotiate with them without much trouble.”

Yue Wang’s heart sank. “What if I don’t agree?”

“If you have any conditions, you can propose them. As long as I can fulfill them, I will do my best.” Mu Yunyao continued to smile, and the smile on her charming face was like honey as it emitted a sweet and fragrant scent. However, in the eyes of Yue Wang, he was only able to taste an endless bitterness.

“Yunyao, are you blaming me for investigating you?”

“Wang Ye, you’re overthinking it. I didn’t mean it that way.”

“If you don’t blame me, why would you suddenly terminate cooperation with me?”

“Mother and I are preparing to leave Jingling City.”

Yue Wang was stunned: “Leave?”

“Didn’t Fourth Master Ning also find some information? Your investigation is correct. My mother was indeed a lost daughter of the Su family many years ago. The old Madam of the Su family is my grandmother and the official’s secretary, Su Wenyuan, was my uncle. Sooner or later, the Su family will find out where my mother and I are and bring us back, so I decided to take my mother back to Xiayan village and wait.“

“Even if you want to return to the Su family, it wouldn’t prevent us from continuing our cooperation ...”

“Your Highness, have you thought this through? Even though I only call Su Wenyuan uncle, I also bear the label of the Su family. If you continue to cooperate with me, there will be endless hidden dangers. Why not separate Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Lou clearly, so you and I are happy and peaceful.”

“What you said makes a lot of sense, but I don’t agree.”

Hearing Yue Wang’s reply, Mu Yunyao abruptly raised her head, her eyes filled with confusion. “Why? Could it be that Wang Ye still felt that he had suffered a loss? Then, half of the 10 million taels of silver that I got from blackmailing the salt merchant will be given to Wang Ye. How about this?”

Yue Wang stared at Mu Yunyao, his eyes half angry and half helpless. “Am I such a greedy person in your heart?”

Mu Yunyao’s smile became colder, “Then what does Your Highness want?”

Yue Wang pondered for a moment, then said: “Yunyao, I found out that there is something strange about your father’s death, and I don’t know what the specific person did, but judging from your attitude towards the Su family, it seems like you don’t want to get close to them, so, I have a bold guess, did the Su family harm your father?”

Mu Yunyao suddenly raised her head. She had suspected before that her father’s death wasn’t an accident, but her ability was limited. She couldn’t investigate it in detail, so she could only suppress her doubts in her heart and wait for an opportunity to confirm one. She didn’t expect that Yue Wang would find something fishy, “I don’t dare to be sure.”

“I’ll ask someone to continue investigating this matter. If you find any information, I’ll let you know as soon as possible.”

“Wang Ye, why are you wasting your time on me?” Mu Yunyao suddenly came back to her senses. “The silver in your hands is enough now to build up any power. Why are you holding me so heavily?

Yue Wang was silent for a moment, then said: “Go back first, wait for me to think about it carefully, and at the same time, take a look at the account book. How about it?”

“Alright, then I’ll take my leave.”

After Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin walked in with a worried expression: “Your Highness, looking at Miss Mu’s expression, she is here not to make peace, is she?”

Yue Wang nodded his head: “Uncle Qin, quickly gets people to investigate the cause of Yunyao’s father’s death as soon as possible. Also, think of a way to interrogate Madam Su’s adoptive parents to see if they know anything, and use gentle methods. After all, they raised Madam Su before.”

“Yes, Your Highness.” Steward Qin nodded his head in agreement, “But where is Miss Mu …”

“Uncle Qin, my back injury is almost healed. Please help me to clean it up. I will head back to Western Guangdong later.”

Steward Qin stunned: “The wounds on your body?”

“It’s fine. Before I leave, I want to bid farewell to Madam Su. After I say my goodbyes, I’ll leave immediately. After I leave, you can send these account books over to Yunyao.” Today, Yunyao was full of precautions against him, and anything he said would not enter her ears, so he could only calm down first. He also had to think of a way properly to get close to her. When they met again, he had to make her unreservedly believe in him!

Steward Qin nodded his head, “Then I will go and prepare the present now.”

When Mu Yunyao returned home, Su Qing had just returned from Ni Yun Fang. “Mother.”

Su Qing held her hand and asked, “What’s wrong?” “Nothing, I just want to eat the Eight Treasures Rice that Mother made personally.” Mu Yunyao leaned on Su Qing’s shoulder. The light in her eyes dimmed slightly. She had finally made up her mind to cut off the relationship with Yue Wang. She didn’t heave a sigh of relief as she had imagined. Instead, she felt empty inside her heart.

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~ BREAKING ~ 

“I just remembered a legend …” Yue Wang said softly.

“What legend?”

“On the prairie in Western Guangdong, Snow Fox absorbs the essence of the sun and moon, seizing the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, transforming into a human …”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but chuckle. She turned her head slightly and blinked her spirited eyes. Suddenly, a charming light seemed to shine within. “Does Your Highness think that I’m the Snow Fox Spirit?” 

Yue Wang could not help but move his throat, his heart burning with passion: “Are you?”

“I’ve heard that all mature foxes must have devoured their’s prey hearts. Is Fourth Master not worried about his own?” As she said that, Mu Yunyao intentionally glanced at Yue Wang’s chest, then stuck out her tongue to lick her pink lips as if she was drooling over it.

Yue Wang clenched his fingers tightly, and his eyes became increasingly focused: “I’m not worried.”

Mu Yunyao smiled. “I’m not really a fox, so there’s no need for Fourth Master to worry.”

“Even if you are, I am not worried.”

“Fourth Master Ning sure knows how to joke around.” Mu Yunyao stands up and closes the medicine box on the desk. When she was rolling up the silver needles, she accidentally touched a book that was placed beside her. When the book fell to the ground, a piece of paper fell out of the book. Mu Yunyao bent over to pick it up and saw it immediately that it recorded the information about herself and Su Qing.

Yue Wang could not help but stand up, and his heart filled with anxiety. “Yunyao, I just …” He just wanted to get to know Mu Yunyao better. If they talked or did anything together, he wouldn’t easily make her angry and make her more vigilant.

However, before he could finish speaking, Mu Yunyao placed the paper back into the book and then gently placed it on the table: “Fourth Master, please pay more attention to rest. I don’t have anything else to do here, so I’ll take my leave first.”

Yue Wang could clearly feel that something had shattered the moment Mu Yunyao saw those pieces of paper, causing his heart to surge with panic suddenly. It was not easy to get rid of the unhappiness from before. Is it necessary to return to the past?

“Yunyao ….”

“Fourth Master, there is a difference in seniority between us. I don’t even dare to call you that. It’s more suitable if you address me as Miss Mu.” Mu Yunyao’s heart filled with suppressed anger. The relationship between her and the Su family was her greatest secret, the source of her hatred. Yet Yue Wang was secretly investigating her relationship with the Su family, which undoubtedly touched the most obscure part of her heart. It made her raise all her defenses suddenly!

“I’m investigating those things because I just wanted to know more about you …” Mu Yunyao sneered. She had already done her best to endure the last interrogation and probing, and she had pretended that nothing had happened during these few days. Because Yue Wang was injured, she was relaxed. But, she hadn’t thought that Yue Wang had not given up at all and instead focused on investigating her mother and father. What did he want to do and use her and his mother to deal with the Su family?

She told herself over and over again that she should calm down. When she thought about how Yue Wang had not only expressed his goodwill towards her but also investigated her information in secret, she couldn’t calm down her anger at all.

“I mean no harm …”

Mu Yunyao coldly pursed her lips, her gaze completely guarded. “Your Highness Yue Wang, let me ask you again. Even though you know that I have many secrets, you still decide not to kill me?”

“Why would I kill you …”

“Well, then I’ll take my leave.” Mu Yunyao turned around and walked out as she spoke.

Yue Wang hurriedly said, “Yunyao, remember to help me change my dressing tomorrow.”

Mu Yunyao stopped in her tracks but didn’t turn around. “There shouldn’t be a lack of doctors by your side.” With that, she walked away.

Along the way home, the aura around Mu Yunyao became even more oppressive, and Jin Lan and Jin Qiao didn’t dare to make a sound as they followed behind her. The Snow Fox lightly jumped onto the chair and softly moaned coquettishly beside Mu Yunyao.

Mu Yunyao lowered her head and stretched out her hand to touch the Snow Fox’s warm fur. Her fingers moved around its neck, with just a slight squeeze, she would be able to end this little thing’s life…,

A faint voice came from the door, followed by Jin Lan’s soft voice. “Miss, Liu Liang has returned and said that he has something to report to you.”

Mu Yunyao came back to her senses as her Snow Fox was coquettishly rubbing against her fingers, and its eyes were full of trusts and defenselessness. “Let him in.”

“Greetings, Mistress.” Kneeling on one knee, Liu Liang greeted respectfully, “The matter had settled. As soon as Li Yuanyi saw the letter you prepared for Qi Ming, he immediately agreed. Qi Ming was all safe and sound.”

Mu Yunyao nodded her head. “Although Li Yuanyi loves beauties, he is a man with brains. He knows what is more important and what is less important. However, right now, Qi Ming should hide somewhere else to avoid the limelight.”

“Yi Bao Xuan in Yangzhou City can only be closed for the time being. We can wait for a new shopkeeper to take over before opening it again.”

Mu Yunyao shook her head, “There’s no need to be in such a rush. Right now, many people view this Yi Bao Xuan as the First Prince’s property. Let’s wait until the case of salt tax case has completely subsided, if …”

“Mistress?” Liu Liang was waiting for Mu Yunyao’s instructions, but she stopped midway, “Your complexion isn’t good, are you feeling unwell?”

Mu Yunyao raised her head and looked at Liu Liang. “It’s nothing, Liu Liang. I just coincidentally bought you that time, and you’ve returned my kindness wholeheartedly over the past year. If you seriously count it, you can consider it as having returned the favor …”

A nervous feeling arose in Liu Liang’s heart as he raised his head to look at Mu Yunyao. He hurriedly interrupted her, “Mistress, are you trying to chase me away?” Earlier, Mu Yunyao had said something similar that caused his heart to perturbed for a long time. Now that she mentioned it again, it immediately gave him a bad premonition.

Mu Yunyao looked at Liu Liang and couldn’t help but laugh at herself. “I don’t know why, obviously I only spent six taels of silver buying you, but I have an inexplicable feeling of trust in you for no reason…”

Liu Liang’s pairs of eyes lit up as his body trembled. Then, he respectfully lowered his head and said, “I will never betray Mistress.”

Mu Yunyao stayed silent for a while before speaking again, “We’ve been in Jiangnan for quite some time, and some things have gradually gotten to the point where we can’t avoid them. Since it’s like this, we need to take precautions in advance.”

“Mistress, please give me your instructions.”

“You should be clear about Fourth Master Ning’s identity. He is the Fourth Prince of the dynasty, Yue Wang. In the beginning, I set up Bu Xian Luo because I had the intention of using his identity, but I thought it was too simple. Even if he is no longer in favor, he is still a member of the royal family. A little turmoil happened to him, which to me maybe comparable to a violent storm. Therefore, I have to think of a way to sever all ties with him completely.”

When Yue Wang investigated her relationship with the Su family, she finally made up her mind to separate from Yue Wang in advance.

Liu Liang raised his head abruptly and asked: “But would Yue Wang be willing?”

Mu Yunyao clenched her fist tightly as a decisive look flashed in her eyes, “I have my ways. You can arrange for more people to be placed by Mother’s side. I’m afraid Si Qin and the others might have second thoughts.”

“Yes.”

In the following few days, Mu Yunyao didn’t go to Jin Xiu Garden again. Instead, she meticulously cleaned up the account books at home and liquidated her own property.

Inside Jin Xiu Garden’s study, Yue Wang’s expression was ice-cold. He waited for Zhang Chun to help him change the dressing before retreating. He raised his head to look at Steward Qin, “Has there been any activity from Yunyao’s side?”

“In reply to Your Highness, when this old servant will consult her about the matter of Bu Xian Luo, Miss Mu has only sent someone back to say that she is not feeling well.” Steward Qin was worried, “Your Highness, weren’t you and Miss Mu fine earlier? Why did you suddenly get into so much trouble?”

“She accidentally found out that we were investigating her relationship with the Su family, so she’s quite angry.”

“It’s all my fault. I thought that Master might look at Miss Mu’s information again, so I placed the letter back on the table and let Miss Mu misunderstood it. Speaking of which, ever since the opening of Bu Xian Luo, Miss Mu rarely interfered …,” As he was speaking, Yu Heng came over to report, “Your Highness, Miss Mu requests an audience.” 

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~ YUE WANG TESTS MU YUNYAO ~ 

Steward Qin thought of the contents of the investigation and felt puzzled. “My Lord, do you think we should continue the investigation?”

Thousands of thoughts ran through his mind, all of the clues faintly pointing towards the Su family in the Capital. Yue Wang carefully thought back to the matter of the Su family, and his eyes suddenly trembled, “I remember that the Su family lost a child many years ago?” 

“Yes, there is indeed such a thing. At that time, the Su family was not as prominent and illustrious as it is now, but to find this lost child, the Su family exhausted almost all of their financial resources. Even Grand Princess Yi De was alarmed. The Emperor also gave a lot of things to comfort the old lady of the Su family.”

“Uncle Qin, do you think Madam Su may be the child that the Su family lost back then?”

“Your Highness, do you mean to say that Madam Su is the biological daughter of the old lady and Su Wenyuan’s younger sister?” Steward Qin was surprised, but after some careful thought, he shook his head slightly, “That doesn’t make any sense. The couple that adopted Madam Su is obviously related to the Su family. Over the years, the Su Family’s power has grown day by day. If they really want to find out about it, it was easy. How come they were unable to find Madam Su after so many years?”

“This is indeed a suspicious point...” Yue Wang thought about it carefully, and his mind quickly turned, “Uncle Qin, do you think Madam Su knows about her background?”

“According to age, Madam Su was still a baby when she was lost, so she shouldn’t have known about her past.” If what they guessed was true, then Madam Su’s identity could be considered precious. If she really knew of her background, how could he be willing to marry Mucheng and suffer from such a long time of hardship and suppression from his mother-in-law?

Yue Wang lowered his eyes slightly, a small crease appearing on his forehead: “But I keep having the feeling that Mu Yunyao seems to know about her relationship with the Su family … …”

When Steward Qin heard this, he recalled carefully. His eyes were filled with bewilderment, “Although it looked not obvious, there are many things that are out of the ordinary when we relate everything that has happened in this time.

In particular, the old screen not only did make the Emperor displeased with the Su family, but it even took care of Spring Embroidery Workshop (Chun Xiu Fang) in one go. The Su family had secretly been in close contact with the Spring Embroidery Workshop. In these past few years, they had sent quite a few silver taels to Su Wenyuan, and once the Spring Embroidery Workshop fell, the Su Family would no longer have so much money on them.” As Steward Qin spoke, he was secretly worried in his heart, “Wang Ye, if Madam Su is really the lost daughter of the Su family, then Miss Mu would be Miss Biao (cousin) of the Su family. Moreover, Miss Mu’s father is already dead, and there are no other relatives in the family. The Su family is very likely to take them back...”

This way, Miss Mu’s identity would become complicated. If Wang Ye wanted to marry her later, he would have to face the Su family. In this way, there might be other unforeseen events.

“Uncle Qin, carefully investigate the cause of death of Mu Yunyao’s father. Also, keep a close eye on the Su family’s movements in the future. If the husband and wife that adopted Su Qing are truly related to the Su family, likely, when Madam Su and Mu Yunyao leave Xiayan Village, the Su family would definitely send people to trace their whereabouts.”

“Yes.” Steward Qin looked at Yue Wang’s pale face and couldn’t help but feel distressed, “Wang Ye, you should rest first. If there’s anything you need, you can wait until after you’ve recovered.”

“Right.” After Steward Qin had left, Yue Wang was still frowning and deep in thought. Even though he had wounds on his back, he sat at his original position with his back straight like a pine tree growing on a cliff. Nothing could make him bend his back: Maybe Madam Su didn’t know her background, but mu Yunyao must know something...,

In the following few days, Mu Yunyao would punctually come to Jin Xiu Garden every day to change and bandage the wound of Yue Wang.

Yue Wang couldn’t help but look at her wrist and neck. The two bruises had already disappeared a lot, but the marks on them were still enough to make anyone’s heartache.

The pressure in Yue Wang’s gaze was too oppressive, particularly when his gaze swept across her neck. Mu Yunyao felt a trace of coldness linger around the side of her neck, causing her ears to feel a dense sensation involuntarily. Following that, the skin on the side of her neck and the roots’ her ears turned red involuntarily.

She quickly bandaged the wound and then got up hurriedly to avoid Yue Wang’s gaze. “Fourth Master, the wound has been changed. It’s especially crucial for the next few days. Don’t move around so much, so the wound doesn’t open up again.”

“Alright.” The eyes of Yue Wang became so deep. He coincidentally caught the red flush that rose from Mu Yunyao’s neck and ear just now. In that instant, it was as if fine white jade stained with pink light, causing him to be unable to resist the urge to reach out and touch it. This thought made his heartbeats a chaotic rhythm, and anxiety involuntarily rose to his heart.

Yue Wang hurriedly retracted his gaze and used his right hand to drink a cup of herbal tea. Only then did he feel slightly better: “The news that just arrived, there is someone in the Capital who brought along evidence regarding Yangzhou city’s salt tax and passed it to the Ministry of Justice. After the Ministry of Justice organized the evidence, they felt that it was a serious matter. They directly reported it to the Emperor. Hearing the Emperor’s anger, they ordered Li Yuanyi immediately to be dismissed from his post and investigated. Then, he will be sent to the Capital.

“There’s actually news already?” Mu Yunyao was a little surprised. She initially thought she would have to wait a few more days. “There were already many people paying attention to the matter of the salt tax inspection, so Li Yuanyi and those salt merchants could be considered to have bumped into a knife’s edge.”

Yue Wang looked at Mu Yunyao as his heart filled with admiration, “Speaking of which, how did you know that the salt merchants would be so straightforward and directly sue Li Yuanyi after the incident is exposed?”

“This time, the problem of salt tax was notably serious. Not only was there a huge deficit, but there was also the collusion between the salt merchant and the officials to deceive the Imperial Court. Later, they forged evidence and falsely reported their achievements. Besides, when the salt ship sank, everything was taken out separately, which was enough to shock the government and the public. However, when so many things gathered together, people did not know how to intervene for a while.

Mu Yunyao said with a smile on her face: “if I said I was merely guessing at random, and I’m not sure that the salt merchants must have left evidence against Li Yuanyi. Is Fourth Master believe it?”

“Of course, I don’t believe it.” Yue Wang shook his head.

Mu Yunyao sighed slightly and said, “Then I will tell the truth. I originally sent the evidence to the salt merchants on purpose. The post with the seal of Liangjiang Governor’s office, the handwritten letter of Li Yuanyi, and Qi Ming’s identity that Fourth Master helped to forge, one by one, things had pointed at the First Prince and the Li family. The salt merchants are now unable to protect themselves. Naturally, they hoped that the First Prince and the Li family could be dragged into the water to reduce their guilt towards the Emperor. After all, there is no significant difference between the main culprit and an accomplice under Dali dynasty law.”

Yue Wang’s eyes shone with a faint light as he looked at Mu Yunyao with extreme concentration. Mu Yunyao felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze. “Why is Wang Ye looking at me like that?”

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~ DO YOU WANT TO KILL ME? ~ 

At this moment, the handsome face of Yue Wang slightly paled, his clear and cold eyes closed. The cold aura around him was no longer there. On the contrary, it gave off a feeling that he was a little weak.

“I can’t believe that when I saw you before, you were still as cold and chilly as a blade’s edge. But now, you’re showing such a weak expression?”

Yue Wang seems to have fallen into a dream. The more he frowns, the tighter his brow is, and a trace of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, making him so restless.

Mu Yunyao hurriedly bent over and approached him, “Fourth Master Ning? Fourth Master?” Yue Wang suddenly opened his eyes and grabbed Mu Yunyao’s neck, pressing her down onto the bed. Those eyes were cold and empty, without the slightest emotion as he coldly stared at Mu Yunyao. Boundless killing intent surged out like a mountain, as if the next moment, he would put the person in his hand to death.

Mu Yunyao’s face flushed red. She tried to break Yue Wang’s arm but discovered that his hand was as hard as steel, and it was impossible to move it by relying on her strength. “ Fourth Master ... cough cough … Ning Junyue!”

Yue Wang suddenly recovered his senses, and the killing intent in his body retreated like a flood. He raised his hand fiercely and released Mu Yunyao.

“Cough cough …” The choking made Mu Yunyao’s vision darken as she covered her chest and coughed. Her body was so soft that she didn’t have the slightest bit of strength to move it.

Yue Wang hurriedly reached out his hands to help her up: “Yunyao, how are you?”

Mu Yunyao gasped for breath before gradually calming down, “If you want to kill me, then merely give me instructions. Why do you have to do it yourself?”

“Why would I want to kill you? Just now, I…, I don’t know what’s going on either...” Yue Wang was at a loss for what to do, and when he looked carefully at Mu Yunyao, he noticed that a purplish-blue handprint had left on her neck, which was particularly shocking on her white skin.

Mu Yunyao came back to her senses. She discovered that she was actually half-leaning against Yue Wang’s chest. She hurriedly struggled to get up, but after standing up, she found that her legs had gone soft, so she fell back again.

“Are you alright?” Yue Wang reached out and grabbed her arm, his gaze inadvertently sweeping across her wrist. His eyebrows suddenly tightened, “Why is there a purple mark on your wrist too?”

Mu Yunyao was upset. Just now, the ice-cold killing intent from Yue Wang made her suddenly recall her previous life, and the dense shadow made her feel as if she was drowning in a cold pond. No matter how she struggled, she couldn’t escape. Her voice is a bit worse when she replied: “Don’t you think those purple marks are familiar?”

Yue Wang looked at her carefully, his fingers carefully wrapping around her wrist: “Was it me who pinched it?”

Mu Yunyao raised her head and looked at Yue Wang, hatred flashing through her eyes. “It’s not enough to kill me once, but you still want to kill me a second time?”

“Yunyao ….” Yue Wang’s susceptible senses caught sight of that trace of hatred and felt a terrible pain in his heart.

“Yunyao ….” Yue Wang’s susceptible senses caught sight of that trace of hatred and felt a terrible pain in his heart.

Mu Yunyao suddenly regained her senses and hurriedly calmed herself down. She stood up and tidied up her sleeves and skirt, “Just now, Fourth Master must have had a nightmare. Now that you have woken up, and nothing serious has happened. Steward Qin has gone down to cook medicine. You can have a rest after taking medicine.”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to.”

“I know. Fourth Master, you don’t need to worry about it. You’ve already woken up, so I don’t need to stay any longer. Goodbye.”

“Wait a minute,” Yue Wang stood up and stood in front of Mu Yunyao. His gaze swept across the wounds on her wrist and neck, and he couldn’t help but tremble. “I …”

He felt that he should say something, but when the words were about to reach his mouth, he didn’t know how to explain them. Especially the hatred that flashed across Mu Yunyao’s eyes, and it made him feel stuck in his throat. Was it because of the forced questioning, or was it because of something else?

“Fourth Master, I was scared just now, so please forgive me for my harsh word.” Mu Yunyao bent down to pay her respects. Just as she was about to turn around and walk out, she saw blood dripping onto the ground. “Your wound?”

Only then did Yue Wang feel a heart-wrenching pain from his back. He quickly shook his body, and his face became even paler: “It must have torn apart …”

Mu Yunyao wanted to turn around and leave, but when she saw Yue Wang’s appearance, she even found it hard to take a step. “Fourth Master, sit properly to the side. I’ll take a look for you.”

Yue Wang hurriedly nodded his head: “Alright.” After opening the gauze behind her, Mu Yunyao took a breath. The wound was really split open, and its edges were slightly red and swollen, making it look even more severe than before. She quickly cleaned up the injury, and she once again bandaged it with medicine: “Fourth Master needs to be extra careful, don’t make any dangerous movements that might affect your wound.”

Yue Wang, however, did not mind at all. After Mu Yunyao had helped bandage his wound, he turned his head towards her with a slightly perturbed look. “I really didn’t do it on purpose just now.” He would rather injure himself than to hurt Mu Yunyao by even a little. Why would he hurt her so viciously?

Mu Yunyao bit the tip of her tongue lightly. The pain had calmed her down completely: “Fourth Master’s eyes were empty just now, and his aura was chaotic. It’s obvious that he hasn’t fully awakened. I didn’t take this matter to heart, so you don’t have to mind, Fourth Master.”

Seeing her expression, Yue Wang was disappointed, but he also knew that he could not force her. “While I was in a trance earlier, I thought I heard you call me Ning Junyue?”

Mu Yunyao’s fingertips trembled, “No, how could I dare to call Fourth Master’s name directly? You must have misheard me while you were daydreaming!”

A hint of laughter flashed past Yue Wang’s eyes. “Hmm, that’s also highly possible …”

“Fourth Master, you have a good rest. I’ll take my leave first.”

After Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin walked in with the medicine bowl. When he saw Yue Wang awake, he was happy. “Wang Ye, you’re finally awake? No matter what I do, I couldn’t wake you up just now. This old servant is worried sick about you.”

“I’ve made Uncle Qin worry.” Yue Wang thought about the hatred that Mu Yunyao had when she looked at him. He seemed to be somewhat absent-minded. “Uncle Qin, I asked you to send someone to investigate Mu Yunyao’s identity again. Did you find anything suspicious?” Steward Qin shook his head. “Miss Mu’s identity is pure and simple, and there are no abnormalities about it. It’s also understandable that her temperament changed a lot after her father passed away. Many people’s personalities would shift more or less due to the excessive stimulation of their loved ones’ deaths. However, the cause of death of Miss Mu’s father is somewhat strange...”

“Didn’t her father fall into the river and drown when he was drunk while he went to the Capital to earn for a living?”

“The cause of death from the government investigation was due to this, but Miss Mu’s father never drank alcohol while he was alive. Moreover, he was skilled in martial arts and often wandered around when he was young. Some say that he was skilled in swimming and would often fishing in the river during the summer to supplement his family.”

Yue Wang’s expression turned serious: “That means, could it be that he was killed secretly by someone?”

“There is indeed such a possibility, and there is another strange thing. Someone adopted Miss Mu’s mother when she still young. Her adoptive parents seem like ordinary family members. But in reality, they are distant relatives of the old housekeeper of the Su family’s residence and had inextricably linked to the Su family in the capital.”

“The Su family?” Yue Yang suddenly remembered that Mu Yunyao had used the screen to trap the Su Family, and a strange feeling flashed through his heart.

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~ THE INJURY RECURRED ~ 

Hearing Yue Wang’s words, Mu Yunyao frowned, “Fourth Master, Jingling City is quite a distance away from Western Guangdong, and the wounds on your body are extremely severe. If you were to depart now, would you still want your life?”

“I have left Western Guangdong for a long time. I received a message earlier that Yunnu and Northern Xinjiang are about to take action. After the days are set, They will return in a few days. Time was pressing, and there was no time to delay.”

“No way!” Mu Yunyao retorted, “You brought a body full of wounds back to Western Guangdong. Not only you won’t be able to help, but you will also make your subordinates worry about you. If the news were accidental to leak, then Yunnu and the people in Northern Xinjiang will know. Whether or not you can return safely, I will help you recuperate as soon as possible. No matter what, you have to heal your injuries by at least fifty percent before leaving.”

Yue Wang raised his eyes and looked at Mu Yunyao carefully. He frowned and said, “I had an injury worse than this before, and in the end, there was nothing serious...”

“That was previously due to the irresponsible actions of the doctor by your side. Now, I am the one who is treating your wounds. Whether you can travel a long journey or not is up to me.”

“But the situation in Western Guangdong is urgent …”

“Western Guangdong has a lot of friction all year round. You’ve been in Western Guangdong for so many years. Don’t tell me that without you, those people under you wouldn’t know how to fight?”

Yue Wang pursed his lips and lowered his head slightly, not saying another word as he silently assented to Mu Yunyao’s decision. Steward Qin quietly left the room, closing the study door behind him. He sighed, “Wang Ye is stubborn, and no one can change anything as long as he makes up his mind. Furthermore, Western Guangdong is a bitter and cold place and frequent wars on the border. I don’t know how many times Wang Ye has done such a dangerous thing, and no one can persuade him. But someone can manage it now.”

Mu Yunyao cleaned the blood off her hands. Looking at her sleeves that were also stained with blood, she frowned. “The Fourth Master should take good care of it first. I’ll go back and change my clothes first. I’ll write the prescription later and get someone to boil it and send it over.”

Seeing that Mu Yunyao was about to leave, Yue Wang could not help but speak, “I’ve arranged for someone to hide the stolen salt for the time being according to the plan we discussed before. We can only wait until the news has passed before thinking of a way to transport it to other places.”

Mu Yunyao turned around and saw that Yue Wang was staring at her with a clear and cold gaze. There was an undetectable trace of wariness in his eyes, which made her heart go soft. She hurriedly withdrew her sight and said, “Now that we are in the limelight, we can slowly plan for these matters. Fourth Master, please rest first.”

Mu Yunyao passed through a side door and returned home. Jin Lan and Qin Qiao hurriedly greeted her. Seeing the bloodstains on her sleeves, they were instantly alarmed. “Miss, are you injured?”

“No, it was left by dressing someone else’s wound.” Returning to her room, Mu Yunyao finished bathing and changed into a new set of clothes. The little Snow Fox jumped onto the soft couch next to her and closed its eyes. Mu Yunyao caressed the Snow Fox’s smooth fur as her thoughts drifted away. After a long while, she let out a heavy sigh, “If this had happened before, when she heard that Yue Wang was rushing back to Western Guangdong with a body covered in wounds, even though she disapproves it, wouldn’t have said anything more. But now, hearing that he was going to do this, her first reaction was to stop him ...”

Although she did not want to admit it, her subconscious reaction could not fool people. In her heart, Yue Wang was different from before.

Jin Lan walked in with the box. “Miss, the medicine has been prepared.”

Mu Yunyao stopped touching Snow Fox. She stood up, opened the lid of the food box, and checked the soup carefully, “Have Liu Liang to deliver to Shopkeeper Qin.”

“Yes, Miss.”

That night, Su Qing came back from Ni Yun Fang and couldn’t help but talk about the recently reported salt tax case. “I really don’t know who had the guts to rob the salt ship from Linjiang. Today, someone came to Ni Yun Fang to buy clothes and talk about it. They said that a lot of people died on Linjiang that day, and many people have caused a huge commotion...”

When Mu Yunyao heard this, the looks in her eyes slightly shifted. Many people were killed or injured ..., even Yue Wang had been wounded by the arrow. It must be extremely dangerous to be able to snatch the salt boat.

“Yao’er, what happened to you?” Seeing Mu Yunyao in a daze, she couldn’t help but calling her out, “Blame me. It’s all because Mother talks about this with you. After listening to it, it looked so frightening. I can see that you’re not that spirited in the last two days. After dinner, you should go back and rest early.”

“I’m fine. It’s just that after listening to Mother’s words, I wonder who is so capable of taking all the salt boats?”

“The Imperial Court will naturally find out about these matters. How can ordinary citizens like us keep our mouths shut? Alright, stop thinking so much about it. Hurry to eat something, and rest early.”

After accompanying Su Qing and finishing her meal, Mu Yunyao had already gone back to her room. She was tossing and turning on the bed, unable to sleep soundly. At midnight, she suddenly heard a sound from the window, “Miss Mu …”

Mu Yunyao abruptly opened her eyes and sat up. Her hand subconsciously felt for the dagger under her pillow. “Who is it?”

“Miss Mu, it’s Yu Heng. Master’s body is burning. Steward Qin wants me to invite you over to have a look.”

“I understand. I’ll be there shortly.” Mu Yunyao quickly got up and put on her clothes, afterward followed Yu Heng to Yue Wang’s residence.

When Steward Qin saw Mu Yunyao, he hurriedly came over to welcome her. “I’m really sorry for disturbing Miss Mu at such a late hour!”

“There’s no need to be courteous, Steward Qin. How is the Fourth Master?”

Steward Qin led Mu Yunyao to the bedside. “It’s been two hours since Wang Ye had a fever. He’s been in a state of confusion all the time, and I can’t wake him up.”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly went forward to take a look at Yue Wang’s pulse, then removed the gauze to look at the wound on his back. “The poison in Wang Ye’s body mostly cured, and the wounds on his body have done treated properly. It’s normal to feel a little hot right now, but you should be able to wake him up, right?”

“That’s right. I really couldn’t make up my mind, so I invited Miss Mu over.”

“First of all, try to think of a way to remove the heat from Master Fourth’s body, and then we’ll see if we can wake him up.” As she said that, Mu Yunyao smoothed out Yue Wang’s sleeves and was about to stand up to write the prescription on the table, but just as she was about to move, her wrist abruptly grabbed.

Mu Yunyao hurriedly turned her head to look at Yue Wang, who was grabbing onto her wrist, “Fourth Master, are you awake?”

Yue Wang’s eyes were still tightly shut, but the hand that holding Mu Yunyao was so forceful, causing her to wrinkle her brows in pain.

Steward Qin hurriedly stepped forward and tried to pry away Yue Wang’s hand, but he realized that the more he tried to pry away Yue Wang’s hand, the more strength he exerted: “Miss Mu, look at this …”

“I’ll say it. Write down the prescription and have someone boil the medicine.”

Steward Qin hurriedly nodded his head, and after writing the prescription, he left the room.

There were only two people left in the room, Yue Wang and Mu Yunyao. The candle flame on the table flickered for a bit before exploding into a flower. Mu Yunyao sat on the side of the bed, her wrist being tightly grasped by Yue Wang, causing her bones to ache from the pain. However, when she slightly moved, Yue Wang’s grip tightened, and she could only give up and let him hold her hand.

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~ RUMOURS ARE SPREADING ALL OVER THE PLACE ~ 

When Mu Yunyao returned home, she instructed Jin Lan to place the jewelry box given by Yue Wang into the storage room. She probably wouldn’t be able to wear these things for the rest of her life. In the following days, Mu Yunyao would occasionally come to Jin Xiu Garden to discuss with Yue Wang about the batch of salt and how to deal with salt merchants in Jiangnan. Their expressions looked as if they were normal, and their relationship seemed to return to how it was before. They tacitly understood that they had never mentioned the previous unhappiness. However, some things that happened, such as crossing the ground with the water, eventually leave behind some traces. 

In Yangzhou City, Li Yuanyi looked at the shipment of salt, and a smile flashed across his eyes. He initially thought that when he came to Jiangnan to inspect the salt tax, he would pretend to be a kind person and accept some bribes at most. Unexpectedly, there were ready-made contributions to the door. Those officials in Yangzhou City were also tired of living. They even wanted to make a move on the salt tax at this moment and let him pick up a bargain in vain. The salt merchants also heaved a heavy sigh of relief. Although things went through twists and turns, they were able to get through it safely. They had also sold Li Yuanyi for the benefit, making the First Prince owe them a favor. In the future, perhaps this would be of great use. As for the lost silver, we can always earn it after years of hard work. 

Just as they were feeling proud for a few days, a shocking piece of news directly shocked Li Yuanyi and the salt merchants in Jiangnan. After the investigation, the salt pile that had initially been carried north had an accident while passing through Linjiang City. The salt ship sank into the water, and all the salt was gone!

When Li Yuanyi first heard the news, he almost fell to the ground, “What’s going on? Didn’t they already send additional people to make them extra careful? Why did something go wrong?”

The guard who came to report the news knelt on the ground, trembling without a sound. “At that time, a fog rose up over Jingling City. The fog was so thick that I couldn’t clearly see when someone was digging a boat from under the water. By the time I reacted, the hole was too big, and there was no hope of saving it …”

Li Yuanyi was like an ant on a hot pan as he paced back and forth on the spot, “Quickly, go and send a letter to Li Munian. No, send a letter to Prime Minister Li Qingzhou, tell him the whole story of the matter, and let him make the decision.” This time, the matter is too big for him to handle on his own. He had to let Li Qingzhou make his decision. At first, Li Yuanyi wanted to suppress the news and wait for Li Qingzhou’s reply. Unfortunately, because of the salt tax case, all the forces were paying attention to it. Now, as soon as something happened, the news spread like wildfire throughout the entire Dali Dynasty. Before his letter even reached the Capital, the Emperor had already got the news.

The Emperor was furious, and the officials were as silent as cicadas in winter. Just as the Emperor gave the order to investigate, another piece of news was quickly spread.

From the very beginning, the salt tax case in Yangzhou City was a conspiracy between salt merchants and officials. First, the salt merchants had secretly ordered the officials to buy salt to make up for the deficit in salt tax, and later they had falsely claimed that the salt had sunk on the Xijiang River and replaced the salt ship with a boat loaded with sand. After the matter was almost exposed, the salt merchants bribed Li Yuanyi, the Governor of Liangjiang, who had checked the salt tax. They framed the Salt Transport Envoy of Yangzhou City, Su Tong, saying that he was the one who had secretly exchanged the salt and was caught by Li Yuanyi. But in reality, the salt merchants themselves had handed the hidden salt to Li Yuanyi. Otherwise, Li Yuanyi would not be able to pinch and count. Why did he go straight to the abandoned wharf when he arrived in Yangzhou City and searched for that batch of salt?

After that, to gain merits, Li Yuanyi made up a fake to deceive the Emperor and allowed the officials who bought the salt and the government servants and other insignificant people to bear the blame, protecting the various salt merchants in Jiangnan. They also heard that the salt merchants had given him gifts after the event, and the exact amount of silver was unknown.

As soon as the news spread, Prime Minister Li Qingzhou hurriedly entered the Palace to face the Emperor. However, after kneeling outside the Palace for a long time, the Emperor didn’t see him. The First Prince hurriedly entered the Palace to plead as well, and the Emperor avoided him too.

The salt merchants, who had initially thought that they could sleep peacefully, were now quite flustered. They did not expect that the matter had resolved satisfactorily. Now, there was actually someone who had exposed all of their secrets.

In Wu Minzhi’s residence, the salt merchants in the main hall were flustered. “Chief Wu, you have to think of something. If this goes on, how are we going to survive?”

Wu Minzhi’s expression was dispirited as his relaxed and gentle aura had already disappeared without a trace. “You don’t have to make noise here. If you have the time, why don’t you go home and arrange the aftermath?”

The salt merchants were all dumbfounded, their faces all pale. “Arrange the aftermath?”

“Could it be that we are really hopeless?”

“We have evidence! Didn’t we get someone to send all the evidence into the Capital? When we present the evidence, maybe we can get lenient treatment?”

“That’s right, Chief Wu, we can’t delay any longer. No matter who wants to get rid of us, we can’t just sit there and wait for death. We have to find a way to survive!” Wu Minzhi slowly raised his head, “Alright, since all of you want to do this, why don’t we may as well draw more cushions before we die? The development of this matter is always complicated and confusing and has developed to this point in time. It doesn’t matter whether the First Prince has turned hostile or has been set up by someone else. It is no longer important if we can’t find the real mastermind behind it, we can only think of a way to implicate the First Prince into this. If we have him on top of us, our crimes might be a little less serious.”

“This is the only way ….”

In Jin Xiu Garden, Mu Yunyao’s eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her fingers and sleeves covered with blood: “Fourth Master, please endure it with me. Although I used a silver needle to seal your blood, the arrow sticks very deep, and it will still hurt to pull it out.”

Yue Wang took off his clothes on his shoulder, revealing the smooth muscles of his shoulder. Half of the arrow on his back was deeply embedded in one side of his scapula, and the blood kept flowing out.

“No worries, go ahead.” Yue Wang frowned slightly, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. However, his eyes remained calm and collected and only occasionally flashed with a hint of coldness.

Mu Yunyao washed the dagger with strong liquor, then placed it on fire and roasted the blade once more. She held the exposed half of the arrow firmly in her hand, and with her other hand, she quickly cut open some of the wound on the back of Yue Wang, then decisively pulled out the arrow.

Yue Wang groaned in pain, but his body remained motionless.

The bloodstains continued to flow down the wound, and the color was dark, with a faint smell. Mu Yunyao wasn’t in a hurry to help Yue Wang stop bleeding. Instead, she continuously squeezed the wound to the side, causing the black blood to flow a little more. Only when the blood that flowed out turned a bright red did she begin to bandage the wound.

Steward Qin, who was standing by the side, looked on worriedly. “Miss Mu, how are Wang Ye’s injuries?”

Mu Yunyao bandaged the wound before letting out a sigh of relief, “The arrow had poisoned. Fortunately, the poison wasn’t strong enough, so after taking the decoction for a few days, the medicine will eliminate the poison completely. It’s just that the wound is too close to the heart. If you don’t take care of it carefully, I’m afraid that the diseases will remain. During this period, the Fourth Master must pay more attention to rest, and do your best not move your left arm, to avoid damaging the wound.” 

Yue Wang looked at Mu Yunyao and shook his head slightly. “Tomorrow, I will set off to Western Guangdong.”

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~ THERE IS A LONG WAY TO GO ~ 

In the afternoon, there wasn’t much work to do at Ni Yun Fang. Thus, Su Qing told Mu Yunyao to come home early to rest.

Not long after Mu Yunyao returned home, she heard Jin Lan come over to report, “Miss, Shopkeeper Qin invites you to visit Jin Xiu Garden.”

The Snow Fox jumped onto Mu Yunyao’s knees and used its head to rub against her fingers lightly. It let out a “wuu wuu” sound from its mouth, appearing to be very aggrieved.

Mu Yunyao lowered her head to caress the Snow Fox’s head. A soft and warm feeling came from her fingertips. She pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, “I understand.”

Right now, the silver in her hand is enough, so it’s not impossible to separate from Yue Wang, but Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo are intertwined, and it’s too much to break off easily. It’s better to have a look again. If Yue Wang continues to investigate, then even if it would hurt, she has to make a clear decision with him as soon as possible.

In Jin Xiu Garden, Yue Wang was a little nervous.

It had already been four days since they parted on bad terms. Yue Wang thought about it carefully, and at that time, he was indeed too impulsive. After being in contact with her for so long, he already knew that Mu Yunyao was over-preventive, and with him forcing her to ask that question, it was clear that he had pushed her further away.

Not long after, Steward Qin walked into the study, “Your Highness, Miss Mu has come.”

Yue Wang perked up and immediately sat upright: “Let Miss Mu in.”

Mu Yunyao walked into the study with a gentle smile on her face. Her expression didn’t change in the slightest, “Greetings, Fourth Master.”

Initially, he thought that Mu Yunyao wouldn’t come to see him, and even if she did, she would definitely be upset over what had happened. However, he didn’t expect that not only had she come, but her expression also didn’t even change in the slightest.

Yue Wang’s heart sank a little. He had been worried for so long, but she had not taken it to heart.

“No need to be so courteous. I invited you over because I have something that I need to discuss with you.”

“If there is anything that Fourth Master orders, I will try my best to do If there is anything that I can do.” Mu Yunyao raised her head and looked straight at Yue Wang, repeatedly chanting in her heart that this life was the real source. Her mind actually calmed down a bit, and the fear and suspicion she had towards Yue Wang dissipated bit by bit, and she finally was able to face him with a normal heart.

It seems that there are some advantages to having a conflict. At the very least, Mu Yunyao didn’t have to feel a chill every time she met him.

Yue Wang acutely sensed that something was wrong with Mu Yunyao’s mood, but when he tried to distinguish the difference carefully, he couldn’t found about it. “You asked me before if I had any thoughts on the batch of salt that Li Yuanyi is currently transporting. I want to hear what you have in mind.”

Afraid that his words would cause Mu Yunyao to recall her displeasure from before, Yue Wang looked carefully at Mu Yunyao’s expression, and his tone unconsciously became a little calmer.

Mu Yunyao didn’t have the slightest trace of abnormality in her expression, and her smile still remained on her face. “I initially also wanted to talk to Fourth Master again, but since you just so happened to ask, can you please listen for a bit and see if it’s feasible?”

He couldn’t say that he was relieved, but he was still disappointed. He nodded his head slightly after hearing what she said: “Tell me about it.”

“Fourth Master, you also know that the high price of salt nowadays is because of the particular salt that is operated by the government. However, the system that existed in place was not perfect, and therefore, private salt was rampant. Now because of the salt tax investigation and coupled with the rumors that official salt is sinking in the Xijiang River, the price of salt has risen quite a lot. It is not easy for the people to live, and the high price of salt is bound to add to their burden.”

“That’s true.”

“Then, is Your Highness willing to seek some welfare for the people?”

Yue Wang squinted his eyes slightly as he quickly thought in his heart: “You want me to send someone to cut off that batch of salt again?”

Mu Yunyao smiled and nodded, “We have already earned enough silver from those salt merchants, but we have already formed a grudge with them. Right now, the salt merchants and Li Yuanyi were busy protecting themselves, so they naturally didn’t do anything to deal with us. But once they react, they will try to do everything possible to retaliate. Therefore, the best policy is to eliminate future trouble forever.”

“You want to eliminate Li Yuanyi and those salt merchants?”

Mu Yunyao slightly tilted her head and looked at Yue Wang, “Don’t tell me that Fourth Master Ning doesn’t want to interfere in Jiangnan’s salt tax? If that batch of salt merchants didn’t fall, then there wouldn’t be any new salt merchants rising. Especially the Wu, Wei, and Cao families had been suppressing Jiangnan for a long time now, and they have already lacked the previous caution and restraint in their temperament. If a new batch of people were to go up, it would also be able to quiet down the salt tax in Jiangnan for a while.”

Yue Wang pondered for a moment, and his eyes gradually became deeper: “Alright.” Although this incident was dangerous, there were countless opportunities in it. Once he succeeded, his power would change tremendously.

Mu Yunyao smiled. “Then, Fourth Master Ning has to hurry and prepare. After a while, the salt ship will pass through the Xijiang River, then Jingling City, and afterward proceed to the north of Linjiang City. These three places have opportunities to fight. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on how Fourth Master Ning plan it.”

“Do you have any suggestions?” Yue Wang subconsciously asked Mu Yunyao.

“I don’t know about it very well. It’s just that when I came with my mother to Jingling City, I heard from the old boatman that there was a period of extreme fog in Linjiang City during the summer, which is very strange in the local area. So Fourth Master might as well ask the old boatmen carefully about it. They have the ability to predict the weather, and if they can make it in time for a foggy day, that would be Heaven’s help.”

Yue Wang looked deeply at Mu Yunyao, then nodded and said, “Alright, I will immediately send people to investigate.”

After they finished discussing business, the study room instantly quietened down. Mu Yunyao waited for a moment but didn’t hear any other instructions from Yue Wang, so she got up and said her goodbyes, “I won’t disturb Fourth Master any longer …”

“Wait a minute,” Yue Wang stood up and took out an exquisite wooden box from the side. It was made of sandalwood and inlaid with precious stones, so it was obviously worth a lot of money, “It was all thanks to you giving me advice that I was able to earn so much money. These are a thank you gift that I prepared, and I hope you can accept them.”

Mu Yunyao’s fingertips trembled as she raised her hand to receive the box. She opened it and took a look, then her heart suddenly moved. It was full of jewelry and was too precious and beautiful. The jewelry bought from Yi Bao Xuan today was not as impressive as the one in the box.

“Fourth Master, these jewels are too precious …”

“Take them. In fact, these things have been with me for a long time. I can’t bear to part with them, so I left them empty and dusty. It’s just right to give them to you...” These pieces of jewelry were left behind by his mother and had been with him for a long time. Now that he finally found someone he wanted to give it to, it could be considered a blessing.

Mu Yunyao thought for a moment before bowing to Yue Wang. “Since that’s the case, then I’ll thank Fourth Master for the reward. If there’s nothing else, then I’ll take my leave first.”

“Alright.”

After Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin hurriedly walked into the study: “Wang Ye, did Miss Mu accept the jewelry?”

Yue Wang nodded, but there was a wrinkle between his brows.

“Then why do you look so unhappy?”

“Nothing.” Just now, Mu Yunyao didn’t show any abnormal expressions and even brought the gift he gave her when he left. However, he was acutely aware that something had changed, but he still couldn’t tell if this change was good or bad, which only made him worried.

“This little footwork can’t achieve the goal of a thousand miles. There is a long way to go, the path is long, and the water drops through the stone...” Yue Wang couldn’t help but laugh softly: “Uncle Qin, I understand.”

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~ THIS LIFE IS THE ORIGIN ~ 

Mu Yunyao thought about what her mother said and couldn’t help but compare with Yue Wang: In her previous life, she would die and had a strange relationship with him. Now that she knows it, should she choose to continue to get along with him?

“Yao’er?” When Su Qing finished speaking, she couldn’t help but remind Mu Yunyao when she saw her dazed look.

“Mother, I am fine. I am just envious of the relationship between you and Father.”

“You’re still young now, so you don’t need to think about all those useless things. When you reach the age where you should marry, you can have a lot of time to think about it slowly. It’s enough to live happily every day now.” Su Qing felt a stabbing pain in her heart. Even if it was her previous life, Yao’er had left the world at the age of a teenager and was still a child in the end.

Mu Yunyao came back to her senses. When she saw Su Qing’s expression, she could not help but secretly blame herself for actually thinking so much to make her mother worry like this. “Alright, I’ll listen to Mother. Now it’s time to live my life well.”

Su Qing couldn’t help but rub Mu Yunyao’s head and pull her into her embrace, “Yao’er, I know that your experience is extraordinary and that your thoughts are exceptionally meticulous. Your mother is useless. Not only can’t help you share the burden but also often ask you to worry about me.”

Mu Yunyao promptly sat up straight and anxiously tried to explain, “Mother …”

Su Qing held her hand, indicating that she should listen to her words until finished, “Yao’er, the current you are quite different from your previous life. Because Mother is still alive, and the Emperor bestowed you many rewards. With our business now, no matter how strong and domineering the Su family are, we still have the resources to compete. Mother will work hard to adapt to the intrigues in the Capital. So, what you need to do is to relax your mind and enjoy your current life. The past lives are for reference, but in this life, you are the source. Don’t let what has happened to affect your current decision!”

Mu Yunyao slightly widened her eyes. Her clear and watery eyes couldn’t help but tremble, and in an instant, a myriad of emotions seemed to surge through them. “Mother, I understand.”

The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer. After dinner, Mu Yunyao pestered Su Qing to sleep with her.

Su Qing couldn’t help but raise her hand and point at Mu Yunyao’s forehead, “When did this little boss become such a pampered girl?”

Mu Yunyao’s expression was unique, her charming face revealing a pink luster like peach blossoms: “In front of Mother, Yao’er is just a pampered girl!”

“Aiyo, to think that she would actually act so righteously. Such a delicate face …”

“Mother!”

After a good night’s sleep, Mu Yunyao got up early with Su Qing the next day. After washing her face and rinsing her mouth, she looked at the rising sun and couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief at the morning sun. No matter what Yue Wang was thinking, she did not have the time and energy to accompany him. Time passed day by day, the Su family was about to come knocking on her door to find her. She still had many things that she had not arranged properly. How could she have time to think about her feelings? Moreover, who knows whether Yue Wang will become the next Emperor? She had already walked the road of death once, and she didn’t want to repeat the same mistake!

After breakfast, Mu Yunyao and Su Qing arrived at Ni Yun Fang. During this time, she was busy with Yangzhou City’s salt tax matters and had not been in Ni Yun Fang for several days. Now that she was free, she naturally had to pay more attention to it.

The 10 million taels of silver that she had extracted from the salt merchants was more than enough for Mu Yunyao and her mother to spend for the rest of their lives. However, none of them thought that it was too much silver. What’s more, Ni Yun Fang can also help her develop her contacts, so it’s absolutely not easy to give up.

After personally entertaining Ladies and helping them to change some clothes, the morning passed.

Seeing that Mu Yunyao was spirited, Su Qing’s worried heart was finally at ease. “Yao’er, did you see Yi Bao Xuan on the opposite side? The jewelry inside is so beautiful. If we have nothing to do in the afternoon, why don’t we go out there and see it together?”

Only then did Mu Yunyao look at Yi Bao Xuan across the street. All Ladies and Young Ladies who had come to Ni Yun Fang would go to Yi Bao Xuan to take a look too. After all, no matter how much clothes and jewelry they have, they always feel that it is not enough.

“Alright, if Mother likes it, then we’ll go there to buy some.” Mu Yunyao did not plan to tell Su Qing that Yi Bao Xuan was also her business. The fewer people who knew about this matter, the better. Keeping it secret is a perfect way out.

To prevent any investigation by anyone who had been interested in her, this was Mu Yunyao’s first time coming to Yi Bao Xuan. The decorations here were very exquisite and beautiful, even a step higher than Ni Yun Fang. As soon as she entered, a maid came to greet her: “Greetings, Madam Su, Miss Mu.”

“Miss, there’s no need to be so polite. We’re just here to take a look. Do you have any favorite jewelry?” Su Qing replied with a smile.

“Madam, you’ve finally arrived. A new batch of jewelry has come out today. It’s an extremely fresh and beautiful design that matches Madam’s elegant and luxurious aura.” The maid spoke in a sweet tone.

Su Qing felt a little embarrassed by the praise. She took Mu Yunyao to the side and looked at the jewelry cabinet, “The jewelry here is indeed quite beautiful.” As she spoke, she took a crystal hairpin and lightly inserted it into Mu Yunyao’s hair.

Mu Yunyao’s smile was sweet. After Su Qing finished inserting the pearl hairpin, she gently turned around and asked, “What does Mother think?”

“It looks good. Yao’er looks really good on it.”

“Then we’ll buy it.”

Not long after, the shopkeeper of Yi Bao Xuan came out. “Greetings, Madam Su, Miss Mu. I am Wei Jun, the shopkeeper of Yi Bao Xuan, and we will be neighbors in the future. I hope that Madam Su and Miss Mu will take care of me.”

With that, he bowed to the two of them once again. If anyone were to observe his gesture carefully, they would notice that the shopkeeper in front of them was exceptionally respectful and totally different from the way he greeted others in the past.

Mu Yunyao nodded slightly at Wei Jun. She didn’t reveal the slightest bit of oddity, and then she concentrated again on picking up jewelry with Su Qing.

There were many boxes on the counter. When Mu Yunyao settled the bill, Su Qing realized that she had chosen many of them unconsciously. “Yao’er, did Mother buy too many?”

“Mother, you only picked out two simple hairpins. You bought the rest for me. How can there be so many?”

Su Qing thought about it carefully and realized that it was true. She couldn’t help laughing and said, “Mother saw that those pieces of jewelry were extremely compatible with you, and I unknowingly picked a lot.”

“Forget it, Mother. I’ll merely buy it and slowly wear it.”

She initially thought that so much jewelry would cost a lot of silver taels, but when she paid the bill, Yi Bao Xuan’s shopkeeper only collected two hundred taels and even sent them out of the store in a courteous manner.

Su Qing felt that something wasn’t right, “Yao’er, do you think the beads and gems inlaid on these pieces of jewelry are all fake?”

“Why would Mother think that?”

“We bought so much, but the total we put out was only two hundred taels of silver. No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t seem normal. The price of clothes in the neon market was at least a thousand taels.”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t hold in her laughter. “I think those jewelry are excellent. It seems like because Yi Bao Xuan has just opened and is currently trying to recruit new customers at a low price. In the future, they won’t be this cheap.”

“Good.” Hearing Mu Yunyao’s words, Su Qing immediately calmed down.

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