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 Chapter 139: Envy

Xie Yunshang sent so many supplies, clearly more valuable than the wound medicine they provided. Moreover, knowing that Chen Xue and her family liked new and unseen things, Xie Yunshang included various unfamiliar plants and objects along with the gold and jewels.

This resulted in a substantial increase in contribution points for Chen Xue.

The contribution points spent on the wound medicine were not only recovered but doubled, making Chen Xue more inclined to do business with Xie Yunshang. After all, it was the quickest and most abundant source of contribution points.

Xie Yunshang’s generosity meant Chen Xue not only recovered her spent contribution points but also gained a considerable amount of gold, silver, and jade.

With the ever-increasing contribution points, Chen Xue felt more confident. She could now afford to redeem items she had previously been reluctant to purchase.

“What’s this?”

Madam Chen curiously held a small bottle she had never seen before. The text on it was somewhat unreadable.

“This is face cream!”

Chen Xue explained, “Although the sun isn’t strong in winter, the UV rays are still intense, and the cold weather makes skin prone to cracking and chilblains. With this face cream, you don’t have to worry about those issues.”

Chen Xue had always wanted to buy this face cream but had held back, saving her contribution points for more critical moments.

But now, with over a hundred thousand contribution points and the recent influx from Xie Yunshang’s supplies, she had nearly two hundred thousand points.

Spending less than a hundred taels worth of contribution points on a face cream wasn’t considered frivolous.

Moreover, it wasn’t just for her; her mother, Xiao Die, Xiao Hua, and the other girls could use it too.

“Great, I’ve been feeling my skin getting uncomfortable these past few days and didn’t dare go out in the wind!”

Madam Chen was delighted. The women quickly gathered to apply the face cream, not knowing its brand but trusting its quality since it came from the system.

“Mother, now you don’t have to worry and can go skiing with me!”

“No, no, no!”

“I can’t keep up with you young folks; I better not…”

Madam Chen quickly declined, recalling Master Chen’s previous mishap. She dared not try, but Chen Xue insisted on dragging her along.

Madam Chen, unable to resist, secretly wanted to try but feared falling and embarrassing herself in front of her daughter.

Thus, when Chen Xue pulled her along, she half-heartedly agreed.

“Xiao Die, you come too!”

“Ah—”

“Miss, I really shouldn’t!”

Xiao Die, true to her name, was as timid as a butterfly and equally hesitant.

But Chen Xue grabbed both of them and dragged them outside.

It was rest time, and because the snow was thick, they moved slower and were more tired, leading to more frequent breaks.

Furthermore, since no one had died from the cold, the group was very grateful to Xu Tian and the Chen family.

Although it seemed like the Chen family did nothing, careful observation revealed their involvement everywhere.

Proposing to go to the city for supplies was the Chen family’s idea. Letting the elderly and children ride in carriages was also their suggestion.

The ginger soup to ward off the cold was provided by the Chen family.

It was the Chen family’s idea to let the group rest more often.

In short, the Chen family’s influence was evident everywhere.

Therefore, the group felt both reverence and gratitude towards the Chen family.

Back to the story.

Chen Xue dragged her mother to a nearby snowy area for skiing, and Master Chen naturally followed, worried.

Xiao Die, however, had quietly slipped away from Chen Xue’s grasp, distancing herself.

Chen Xue didn’t notice, focused on teaching her mother to ski.

But Madam Chen seemed to lack the knack for it. Despite teaching for a long time, she couldn’t manage to ski.

She couldn’t even stand up for more than a few seconds without falling, let alone glide.

Once, she managed to slide a meter but fell because she pushed too hard.

Madam Chen was about to give up, but Chen Xue comforted her.

With Chen Xue’s patient guidance, her mother finally managed to ski, waving her arms in joy.

Bang!

However, perhaps out of overconfidence, Madam Chen fell face-first into the snow.

As she struggled to get up, her face was covered in snow, looking quite comical.

“Pfft!”

Initially worried about her fall, Master Chen almost rushed over. Seeing she wasn’t hurt, he sighed in relief.

But when he saw her snow-covered face, he couldn’t help but laugh, even wanting to ask Chen Xue for a camera to record it.

Just as Master Chen laughed, he felt a strong killing intent and immediately shut up, looking down at the ants on the ground.

Chen Xue helped her mother brush off the snow from her face and head, “Mother, maybe we should stop for today.”

She had seen her mother fall over a dozen times, and it was getting hard to watch. Though falling in the snow didn’t hurt, it still got her clothes wet, which could lead to colds once the snow melted.

“No way, I won’t stop until I get it today!”

Madam Chen glared at Master Chen and continued practicing, determined to master skiing.

“Let me teach her!”

Master Chen came over, telling Chen Xue to rest.

Only then did Chen Xue realize she had lost track of someone.

She finally found Xiao Die behind a nearby tree, peeking out, making it impossible not to notice.

Chen Xue quickly ran over, caught her, and brought her back.

“Miss, please, I don’t need to. I-I’m scared…”

Seeing Madam Chen constantly falling, Xiao Die was terrified.

“Don’t worry, I’ll hold you while we ski!”

“Huh?”

Xiao Die was stunned. Could you ski like that?

While she was in a daze, Chen Xue had already placed her on the skis, tied her feet, and then tied herself, securing them together with a rope around their waists.

By the time Xiao Die realized it, she was already on the skis.

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“Wait, miss, I want to get off…”

Before she could finish, Chen Xue slid away with a “whoosh,” and Xiao Die screamed, clinging tightly to Chen Xue.

Fortunately, she didn’t move around, and Chen Xue wasn’t skiing too fast, just on flat ground.

Hearing Xiao Die’s screams, Master Chen and his wife turned to look. Seeing Chen Xue’s maneuver, they were surprised and then smiled.

“Shall we try that too?”

Master Chen couldn’t help but ask.

“You may not care about face, but I do!”

Madam Chen glared at him.

Yet somehow, Master Chen managed to teach her to ski decently.

The two skied, even holding hands and making a round together.

Their joyous laughter echoed in the clearing, making many envious.

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Chapter 1085: The Fool

Shu Yu was annoyed by that young master Yao. He came a few more times, and the last time he even said something about her playing hard to get and casting a wide net, which almost made Shu Yu lose her temper and want to kick him into the river.

Did he really think she was sitting on the deck reading to seduce him?

Shu Yu really didn't want to encounter such situations anymore, so she tried staying in the cabin later to avoid unnecessary trouble.

But she couldn't stand it there. Besides the heavy humidity and poor ventilation, the thin wooden walls separated her from the neighboring rooms, and she could hear everything they did, including eating and farting.

Putting up with the chainsaw-like snoring at night was one thing, but enduring such torture during the day was just too much.

Shu Yu would rather be considered a scheming woman on the deck; after all, people were generally more reserved these days.

Apart from that incomprehensible young master Yao, everything else went smoothly.

What made her even happier was that the ship was about to dock at the next port, and a room on the third floor became available.

Immediately, Shu Yu took her luggage and moved directly to the third floor with Ying Xi.

However, when they reached the second floor, they encountered young master Yao again.

Shu Yu, "..."

She pretended not to see him and tried to bypass him and continue upstairs. But unexpectedly, a girl next to young master Yao suddenly spoke up, "Young lady, are you here to find Big Brother Yao? Didn't Big Brother Yao say that you didn't want to talk to him?"

young master Yao coldly snorted. He knew it; she must be playing hard to get.

See, he ignored her all day, and now she came looking for him.

She even brought her luggage. It seemed that she couldn't stand staying in the cabin below and wanted to change rooms with him.

"Miss Lu, it seems like you're facing some difficulties? Although you don't want to talk to me, I can still help you if you're in trouble. You..."

"Make way," Ying Xi said.

young master Yao and the girl were standing in the middle of the staircase, blocking their way.

young master Yao furrowed his brows, "Miss Lu." Yes, even though they had hardly spoken in the past few days, he managed to find out her surname.

However, at this moment, Shu Yu looked at them as if they were idiots.

Not only did her eyes reveal her obvious disdain, but she even said it out loud, "Fools! Get out of the way."

When Shu Yu's voice rose, Ying Xi directly pushed the two of them aside.

The girl let out a cry of surprise and almost lost her balance, while young master Yao quickly reached out to support her.

By the time the two of them regained their composure, Shu Yu and Ying Xi had already gone up the stairs.

young master Yao frowned and was about to call after her. However, when he raised his head, he found that Shu Yu and Ying Xi didn't stop on the second floor and went straight to the third floor.

He exchanged a glance with the girl beside him, and both of them subconsciously followed.

Then they saw Shu Yu and Ying Xi entering one of the rooms. Before Ying Xi closed the door, she even said, "Finally, a passenger got off the ship on the third floor, freeing up a room. It was so uncomfortable for Miss to stay in the cabin below these few days. Next time, we should make sure to book the ship in advance. We can't rush like this again and end up without a good room. On the deck, even blowing in the wind, we always encounter troublesome people."

While speaking, Ying Xi closed the door.

Shu Yu found it very amusing. "You rarely speak so much in a day."

Ying Xi coughed uneasily. She deliberately said those words for those two fools outside the door to hear.

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Chapter 10: Outdated and Unwelcoming

Changji felt wronged upon hearing this: "Isn't it the case that the lord often finds being pursued by women quite troublesome?"

Wei Shuyi retorted, "Do you know that the lady from the Chang family is the most beautiful woman in the capital?"

Changji turned the question around: "Isn't the most beautiful woman in the capital the madam?"

Wei Shuyi smiled: "You believe that too?"

Changji: "..."

It was clear that whenever the duke spoke of it, his expression was as steadfast as a rock, leaving no room for doubt.

So—

Was the lord also someone who cared about looks?

If a common girl was unbearable to deal with, would the situation be different if it were the most beautiful woman in the capital?

"Looking at your lord, I’m already getting older, no longer youthful. The beauty of youth has faded; how could I catch the eye of a young lady?" Wei Shuyi said as he stood up from his desk, his tone earnest. "So, it's best not to put too much gold on your lord's face; it would just lead to ridicule and unreciprocated feelings. From now on, your words and actions should be more normal, so as to leave me some face."

Seeing his lord’s flawless face, Changji briefly questioned his life choices.

Wei Shuyi as someone whose beauty had faded? 

Then wouldn’t he be... bloodied and mangled Wei Changji?

"Since Lady Chang isn’t coming to see me, it’s only fair that I go to visit her."

Changji couldn’t help but ask, "Is the lord going to see her at this time?"

Wei Shuyi glanced outside at the already dark sky: "Then it shall be tomorrow morning."

The next morning, Wei Shuyi went to the small courtyard where Chang Suining was staying.

"Out again?" Changji’s eyes widened.

"Yes, Lady Chang went to bed early last night and got up before dawn today. She had breakfast early as well," a maid answered. "So she left the house early."

Wei Shuyi found it amusing, nodding: "Eating, sleeping, and strolling around, very good."

As he spoke, he turned to leave: "Let’s go to the yamen."

Changji responded, "Yes," and followed her lord, unable to help but murmur, "If a common girl encountered such a misfortune, she would surely be crying and scared to death; she probably wouldn’t even dare to leave her room... But Lady Chang is quite the opposite, besides eating and sleeping, she doesn’t seem to care about anything at home."

"She is indeed too carefree," Wei Shuyi sighed. "Though I know the kindness of Minister Yu is a free gift, I never expected it would come to this point without even having to bend down, which really caught me off guard."

As they walked and spoke, he narrowed his bright, glossy eyes, looking toward where the sun was rising.

The early chill was dispelled, and the plants were sprouting anew.

In a tea house near the Hezhou yamen, the morning was already quite lively.

Tea customers were gathered in groups, and their discussions mostly revolved around the matters concerning the Prefect Magistrate’s mansion and Zhou Family Village.

Chang Suining sat by a window on the second floor, seemingly oblivious to the voices around her, resting her chin on one hand while fiddling with her teacup, gazing listlessly at the long street below.

Not far across the street stood the Hezhou yamen, and she had seen many people come out of it early that morning, most of whom were women or disabled individuals—

The special envoy Wei Shuyi's people had temporarily taken over the Hezhou yamen and were working with the local officials to handle this case. Last night, all the people from Zhou Family Village were brought here, and after a day and night of interrogation, they confirmed who the victims were. They would either be sent back to their hometowns or relocated to Hezhou.

"Look, my lord, that’s the village chief’s family..." Ah Che whispered.

The limping woman who had just come out of the yamen was holding a small girl’s hand.

A thirteen- or fourteen-year-old boy ran up, immediately trying to snatch the woman’s bundle: "Give it to me!"

"What do you want?" The woman dodged the boy's hand and stepped back with her daughter.

"Since the money for the settlement was distributed by the yamen, it should belong to me!" the boy shouted angrily. "You’re the one who got my father killed, and you have the nerve to live on!"

His biological mother had actually identified his biological father at the yamen! When the officials asked, she answered, and even when they didn’t ask, she still spoke up!

As the boy tried to snatch the bundle again, something small suddenly hit the back of his head.

"Who!" 

Fuming, he turned around and got hit again on the eye.

Letting out a cry, the boy covered his eyes and looked with the other eye, seeing a peanut lying on the ground: "Which coward threw that at me?"

On the second floor, Chang Suining casually leaned against the windowsill, popping a dried jujube pit into her mouth.

"Ouch!"

The pit was sharp, hitting the boy’s forehead and causing it to bleed.

Fortunately, the person who threw it had good aim but not enough strength; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been just a scratch.

"...How could the village chief’s son also be released? He was involved; I’ve seen him catch and hit people!" Ah Che said.

Chang Suining lightly clapped her hands to get rid of the crumbs, looking at the limping woman.

What else could it be but a mother’s weakness, covering for her son, helping him muddle through—

But having grown up in such a hellhole, learning from what she saw and heard, how could he turn out to be anything good?

But the path was still chosen by oneself.

The boy, having endured several hits and not knowing who had hit him, hesitated to shout into the air again. He instead grabbed the woman: "Let’s go!"

"Let go of my mother!"

The little girl cried, rushing up, only to be violently kicked to the ground by the boy.

The woman’s expression completely changed, her eyes reddening as she forcefully pushed the boy away: "Have you lost your mind? Niu Niu is your own sister!"

Around them, people began to murmur and point, and the boy, who had suddenly faced such a drastic change in life, gritted his teeth and seemed ready to raise his fist at the woman.

"Stop!"

A group of armed guards quickly approached, and the boy’s expression changed, retracting his fist in fear.

Changji stepped forward, frowning as he asked, "What’s going on here?"

His lord had instructed him that while handling official business, maintaining the stability and order of the townsfolk was equally important.

"Sir, sir...!" The limping woman recognized him as the one who had brought people to surround Zhou Family Village the previous night. She pointed tearfully at the boy: "This boy is also an accomplice in the case of abducting and harming good people from Zhou Family Village!"

After all, he was her own flesh and blood. She had thought that leaving Zhou Family Village and extricating herself from that hellhole would make everything better—yet now it seemed he was just like his devilish father!

Even for Niu Niu’s sake, she couldn’t afford to be soft-hearted anymore!

Hearing this, Changji ordered the guards to detain the boy.

"You... How could you be so cruel and heartless!" The boy looked at the woman in disbelief, struggling: "Let me go!"

Changji: "Take him away."

"No, I didn’t! She’s framing me..." The boy's voice grew increasingly panicked, finally turning into "a plea for mercy": "Mother, I was wrong! I know I was wrong! You have to explain it to them!"

The woman closed her tear-filled eyes, no longer looking at him.

Watching the boy being dragged away, Chang Suining let out a sigh of relief—after all, she wasn’t completely muddled.

At this moment, not far behind Changji’s horse carriage, a fair and slender hand lifted the curtain.

Behind the curtain, a young lord appeared, his face like a spring dawn, his brows and eyes exceptionally handsome.

The young man raised his gaze and met hers.

Chang Suining, resting her chin on the windowsill, raised an eyebrow slightly, her expression calm.

Wei Shuyi’s brow moved slightly, and he smiled gently, nodding at her.

Chang Suining nodded in return, acknowledging him.

In her attire resembling a young man, her demeanor was so calm, as if nothing could disturb her, making Wei Shuyi silently chuckle as he lowered the curtain.

The carriage soon departed, heading toward the yamen.

Before long, Changji quickly made his way to the second floor and brought a message: "My lord wishes to invite Lady Chang to sit here for a while. After he finishes his official duties, he will come to find her."

Chang Suining didn’t respond: "I will stay until noon."

After all, once noon arrived, she would have to return to the other courtyard for a meal.

"..." Changji inexplicably grasped the underlying meaning of her "outdated and unwelcoming," leaving silently with cupped hands.

Just a minute before noon, Wei Shuyi arrived.

He accidentally ran two minutes late, haha _(:з」∠)_

And it was once again a difficult choice: What to eat for lunch? 

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 Chapter 9: General Cui

“To speak of the Xuanzhe Army established by the late Crown Prince, it truly is the greatest divine army of our Da Sheng Dynasty Dynasty!” 

Upon mentioning this, the waiter became quite enthusiastic but couldn’t help but sigh in lament, “The late Crown Prince was merely eleven or twelve years old when he first entered the battlefield, unafraid of life and death, willing to risk his own safety, which forged him into such a miraculous young talent in military strategy. It’s just a pity…”

The sound of tea pouring into the bowl was melodious, with steam rising in clouds.

Chang Suining gazed at the hazy tea mist and continued the conversation, “Over ten years ago, in the battle against the Northern Di, was it also the Xuanzhe Army? I wonder what the outcome was?”

“Over ten years ago…” The waiter recalled. He was quite young at the time and did not remember much, but from what he had heard, he responded fluently, “You mean the critical battle led by General Chang Kuo twelve years ago? It was indeed a great victory! That battle forced the originally arrogant Northern Di to kneel and beg for mercy, leaving them in disarray and subdued for many years thereafter.”

Chang Suining’s lips curled into a slight smile.

A great victory—

That was wonderful, truly worthwhile.

“Speaking of that crucial battle, the reason for the great success, aside from the bravery of the Xuanzhe Army, also greatly depended on our Da Sheng Dynasty Dynasty’s courageous and just Princess…” the waiter remarked with emotion. “During the conflict, that Princess Chongyue, who went to the Northern Di for a marriage alliance, before the battle—”

“Waiter, more water, more water!” A customer shouted impatiently.

“Coming, coming!”

The waiter hurried off with a tea tray, while Chang Suining sat there, raising her cup. 

She likely knew better than anyone what the waiter hadn’t finished saying. 

Yet, it was astonishing that it had already been twelve years in the blink of an eye. 

She looked out at the long street again.

That earlier team of Xuanzhe soldiers was clearly scouts sent to report, and the red ribbon tied to their military flag symbolized a great victory. 

They must have won and were returning to court.

Passing through Hezhou, traveling along the Southern Mountains and Western Roads, it was likely related to the battles in the south.

The southern border had never been stable, with constant small and large skirmishes. 

But victories were always something to celebrate. 

Chang Suining raised her head to drink tea, watching the bustling long street outside, her curiosity gradually growing. 

How could she not be curious? Twelve years was enough time for countless unexpected events to unfold. 

For instance, the question that currently piqued her interest the most was— 

“I wonder who is currently leading the Xuanzhe Army?” 

She ordered two more plates of snacks, and when the waiter arrived, she casually asked. 

“Of course it’s General Cui Jing!” 

Faced with the waiter’s “how could you not know this?” expression, Chang Suining understood—this Cui Jing seemed to have quite the reputation.

However, Cui Jing… 

Chang Suining mentally repeated the name, feeling it was somewhat familiar, yet she had no impression of it. 

But since his surname was Cui, how could he easily engage in military affairs? 

She couldn’t help but ask, “How old is General Cui now?” 

The waiter replied, “Only twenty-two. He’s quite young. Furthermore, General Cui hails from the prestigious Cui family of Qinghe; he’s an outstanding talent and the direct descendant of the main branch—”

Chang Suining felt it was rather odd.

Twenty-two years old… When she died, this General Cui was only ten. 

She had rarely stayed in the capital, so it was normal for her not to have heard of him. 

Yet, the Cui family was at the top of the gentry, extremely proud. Although many from the family held important positions, they typically served in civil offices. The family head, Cui Ju, had disdain for the position of prime minister, so how could they allow their heir to serve the court in a military role? 

Surely the Cui family hadn’t fallen to such a degree in just twelve years? 

Yet, even if a family was temporarily down on its luck, they would still hold on to their dignity— 

The idea of General Cui leading the Xuanzhe Army felt quite strange no matter how she thought about it.

“This time in the battle against the Southern Barbarians, General Cui and General Chang have been leading the troops for almost two years, and they’ve finally returned victorious,” the waiter said, a hint of excitement in his tone. “The triumphant army might pass through Hezhou; perhaps in a few days, we might even catch a glimpse of General Cui’s remarkable presence!” 

Was General Chang also among this victorious army returning to court? 

Chang Suining’s expression turned somewhat expectant.

She hadn’t seen General Chang in a long time.

Not just during these fleeting twelve years; even before that, she hadn’t seen General Chang and the others for quite a while. 

The anticipation of meeting old friends allowed her to ask the question she most wanted to know yet subconsciously wanted to avoid— 

“Who is the current ruler of the Da Sheng Dynasty Dynasty?” 

As soon as the question left her lips, she saw the waiter’s previously cheerful face turn to one of confusion and shock.

Not surprised at being regarded as foolish, Chang Suining felt indifferent. 

After all, she wouldn’t be coming here tomorrow.

“Of course it’s the Holy Emperor…” 

The waiter mentioned an era name that Chang Suining had never heard of.

Since she had never heard of it, it was likely not the Li Bing of twelve years ago.

Who was it? 

Chang Suining asked, “Is it Empress Ming?” 

“Of course…” The waiter lowered his voice, “But the Sage is currently only ruling behind a curtain… Once the Crown Prince can govern, he will—” 

However, this was something he absolutely could not discuss, and he made an excuse to leave. 

Chang Suining lowered her gaze, her thoughts swirling with uncertainty.

The Holy Emperor.  

Indeed. 

Ming, she had indeed become the ruler of the Da Sheng Dynasty Dynasty. 

After finishing a cup of tea, her mood gradually calmed down. 

News in teahouses was always accurate and varied. She listened quietly until the sky darkened, then put down her payment and left. 

“My lord, it’s getting late. Are you hungry?” The boy followed behind her and said, “I just heard in the teahouse that there’s a roast chicken shop up ahead—”

“I’m not going,” Chang Suining replied, “I don’t have any silver.” 

The boy quickly understood—oh right, the meals in that other courtyard are plentiful and do not charge the lady! 

So… was this the reason the lady agreed to stay there temporarily? 

At that moment, looking at the figure ahead, the boy suddenly realized. 

“Do you have a name?” Chang Suining asked casually. 

The boy thought for a moment, then shook his head. 

He had a name, but he was reluctant to mention it. 

“Please give me one, my lord,” he said in a small voice filled with hope. 

Chang Suining turned her head slightly to look at him. In the dusk, the boy of about eleven or twelve, with round clear eyes and long eyelashes fluttering, suddenly reminded her of that boy she had once been closest to, someone deeply connected to her from birth. 

A slight ache tugged at her heart, and she turned her gaze back to the front. 

After a moment, she said, “Let’s call you Ah Che.” 

... 

“Oh? She went out—”

“Yes, my subordinate had no reason to stop her, so I had someone discreetly follow her,” Chang Ji was reporting to Wei Shuyi, who had just returned from outside. “She left after lunch and returned just in time for dinner; her timing was quite precise.” 

Wei Shuyi exclaimed, “It sounds like she’s treating this other courtyard like a dining hall!” 

“Not without that possibility,” Chang Ji speculated. “That maidservant said this lady from the Chang family loves meat, and her appetite rivals that of a man.” 

It’s common for ordinary families to have meat only once a month, and the poorer ones have to wait for festivals to eat meat. This Chang lady must have craved it for a long time after being abducted, and she likely saw that my lord’s place had plenty of food and no cost. 

Understanding this, Chang Ji felt somewhat complicated: “There are countless young ladies eyeing my lord, but this is the first time I’ve seen someone eyeing his food…” 

For a moment, he didn’t know whether to feel pleased or otherwise. 

Wei Shuyi closed a file and smiled, “That’s good. Before returning to the capital, we should fatten her up a bit. When we report back to Lord Yu and General Chang, we can also gain more favor. Speaking of which… General Chang and that Cui Jing should also be marching here; we need to hurry and fatten her up since time is running out.” 

Chang Ji’s lips twitched.

So it seems the situation is quite urgent?

Recalling the scene earlier today when Prefect Magistrate Zhao’s fat, piggish son confessed in tears, claiming he had been tricked and was not responsible for the tragedy that befell the Zhou family couple, Wei Shuyi asked, "Has Lady Chang mentioned wanting to see me?"

Straightening his back, Chang Ji proudly replied, "I didn’t give her the chance. I told her you were busy with official matters and not at the villa. I also assured her there was no need to thank you. Rest assured, I’ve nipped any potential trouble in the bud."

"...” Wei Shuyi smiled lightly at him. “You really do enjoy meddling.”

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