Chapter 122: No Unnecessary Feelings

Not only did Yan Zhixu's fans fight back, but even casual fans mocked them. Even Mo An'an's star fans said they didn’t know who this person was.  

【Oh? You say your Anan has done many good deeds? Maybe I’m just too ignorant to know, so could you please give me an example? Thanks. image.jpg】  

【Our Ah Xu is unique, please don’t bring up your steamed dish in our territory.】  

【Smiling politely is good manners, but if you dare to take advantage of it, don’t blame me for slapping your mouth.】  

【So your Anan is the kindest in the world, huh? Fans following the lead, full of that white lotus scent. covering nose.jpg】  

【Laughing out loud, this is supposed to be a close friendship? This is clearly a fake sisterhood from the entertainment industry, and a low-quality one at that.】  

【Sorry, I’m a star fan, please everyone, let’s be rational when eating melon and not hurt our Anan. Please. begging.jpg】  

【It’s obvious to anyone with eyes that this is high-level trolling. I really don’t get why people mock Anan. Yan’s fans, please stop being so domineering and unreasonable!】  

【Sorry, nope! And by the way, this is our territory, so certain irrelevant people should just leave. hands on hips.jpg】  

【These fans are just like Yan Zhixu, quite hot-tempered, but I like it.】  

【Temper? No problem. Even so, they’re still better than those M family fans who heavily control reviews. Whenever there’s a bad comment, they immediately suppress it. The comment sections are full of their control reviews. Brain-dead fans.】  

【Got it, I know which female celebrity the person above is talking about. smiling.jpg】  

【I’m done, I’m just here for the gossip. I couldn’t care less about the control review stuff in their comment section. eye roll.jpg】  

【M surname female star: Sitting at home, the blame just falls from the sky. laughing crazily.jpg】  

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While chatting, a group of people started complaining about Mo An'an and her fans.

Although no names were mentioned, who could not tell who they were talking about?

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At F City Airport.

The night at the airport was a bit chilly. A man dressed in a thin black casual outfit sat in a chair, holding a book.

His skin was pale, and the hands flipping through the pages were well-defined, with the veins on the back of his hands clearly visible.

Several girls sitting near Fu Shimo couldn’t control their hearts.

He was wearing glasses, and the aura of a scholarly rogue mixed with a touch of forbidden desire was so overwhelming that they couldn’t help but feel drawn in.  

Sobbing uncontrollably, tears spilled from the corners of their eyes.

But despite looking, and despite their inner restlessness, none of the girls dared to approach him.

Suddenly, a ringtone rang out.

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Fu Shimo put down the book in his hands and saw the name on the caller ID. He swiped to answer.

“Shimo, check Weibo. Did I do a good job with this move?” The deep and hoarse voice of Bo Ye came through the receiver.

Fu Shimo exited the call, listening to the person speaking on the other end. He logged into Weibo and scrolled through.

Upon seeing the post from Qingyun Police Department, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes under his glasses. "I'm not involved, you don’t need to notify me."

His voice was as cold and steady as always, with not even a hint of emotional fluctuation.

He glanced at the time—boarding was soon. “Hanging up.”

Without giving the other person a chance to say anything, Fu Shimo hung up the call. Looking at the Weibo post from Yan Zhixu, he clicked on the pictures and saved them to his album.

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Bo Ye stared at the hung-up call, a confused expression forming on his sharp face. “Tch, did I misjudge?”

Was Fu Shimo not interested in that female celebrity?

But at the police station, he had clearly seen Fu Shimo staring at her back.

For someone who didn’t care about unrelated people, Fu Shimo would never spare them a glance.

But Fu Shimo was so indifferent and didn’t even want to talk about the topic for a minute. It was clear he wasn’t moved.

(End of Chapter) 

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  Chapter 496: Jealousy (1)

Xiao Ruiyuan was born into a marquis household. Despite having a heartless father who had little affection for him, his grandfather, the old Marquis Wei Yuan, adored his eldest grandson. Ignoring his only son and daughter-in-law's objections, the old marquis personally raised Xiao Ruiyuan. If not for this, no matter how exceptionally talented Xiao Ruiyuan was, if he had fallen into the hands of his stepmother, it would have been uncertain if he could even grow up alive, let alone become the celebrated general deeply trusted by those in power.

When Xiao Ruiyuan was twelve, the old Marquis Wei Yuan’s chronic illness flared up again, and it became clear he didn't have much time left. Dragging his weak body, he submitted a memorial to Emperor Hui’an, requesting the title of heir for his eldest grandson. Once granted, regardless of the rules, he forcibly divided the family estate among his children and grandchildren. Only after securing his grandson’s future did he close his eyes with a smile, holding his hand.

As the heir to the Marquis Wei Yuan household and future head of the family, Xiao Ruiyuan received forty percent of the family assets and all of the old marquis’s accumulated private wealth. Combined, even if he was a prodigal son, it would take several lifetimes to squander it all.

Moreover, Xiao Ruiyuan’s mother came from a prestigious family. When she married into the marquis household, she brought a lavish dowry. Before she passed away, she left her son one hundred thousand taels of silver, several shops, and valuable antiques and paintings. His private wealth was considerable, so funding the construction of a winery wouldn't be a problem.

However, when he subtly hinted to his beloved that "what's mine is yours, feel free to use it," Mo Yan firmly refused him:

"Brother Xiao, I've already secured the funds for building the winery. You don’t need to worry! You’re meant for greater things, and those funds are reserved for significant uses, not for this."

Mo Yan looked at Xiao Ruiyuan, her resolve unmistakable.

To achieve success, the Crown Prince would need substantial funds. Training the secret guards alone required a significant investment, and any other hidden forces would cost even more. While she couldn't help much in this area, she certainly didn't want to be a burden.

She was genuinely invested in their relationship and didn’t want it to be tainted by too many material concerns. Additionally, building the winery wasn’t just about money. With Yan Junyu's influence, many complications could be avoided, making their collaboration essential.

Xiao Ruiyuan didn’t know all this. After being rejected, his mood plummeted. Though his face remained expressionless, his star-like eyes stared at his beloved, and Mo Yan could clearly sense his confusion and... frustration!

Building such a large winery would require at least a hundred thousand taels of silver. Even among the wealthy families in the capital, few could muster such a large sum, let alone the Mo family, who were only slightly better off than ordinary households.

Without much thought, Xiao Ruiyuan could guess that the money came from elsewhere. His beloved would rather seek help from outsiders (without realizing he also counted as an outsider) than accept his offer, which inevitably left him feeling frustrated.

Staring at the resolute woman, Xiao Ruiyuan felt a lump in his throat as if stuffed with cotton. He took a deep breath, exhaled to release his frustration, and felt slightly better. But he couldn’t help but start worrying.

Anyone who could easily produce such a large sum to build a winery must be extremely wealthy. Yet, nobody would reject more money. If this person saw the value in the brewing recipe, they could use various means to seize it for themselves. However, this person chose to cooperate genuinely with Yan’er. How could Xiao Ruiyuan not be concerned?

 Chapter 121: Official Praise

Yan Zhixu glanced at Yan Jinxiu and Aunt Wang, a faint warmth flickering in her cool and clear eyes.

She stood up and took her phone as she went upstairs.

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As night fell, neon lights flickered, and the nightlife of the bustling city was just beginning.

At this time, many people were online surfing the web.

Suddenly, the official Weibo account of Haishi Qingyun Police Department updated with a post, without any warning.

Qingyun Police Department V: 【Great love in the world, kindness never fades. image.jpg @Yan Zhixu】

The official account posted a picture of the banner, along with a photo of the Li Lan family presenting the banner to her.

The faces of the family were blurred, but Yan Zhixu’s face was clearly visible.

【????? What’s going on with Haishi Qingyun Police Department’s official account posting this at night?】  

【Did I see that wrong? The official account tagged Yan Zhixu!】  

【This is so fake, just as soon as her identity is revealed, they can’t wait to hype it up. Her name is trending all the time. It’s so annoying.】  

【Are you an idiot? This Weibo post hasn’t even trended. If you don’t want to use your eyes, just donate them. eye roll】  

【Money really can do anything. Even the official account is being used to create hype. Is this the privilege of a rich lady? Amazing…】  

【When other people are praised by the official account, you all worship them, but as soon as it’s Yan Zhixu, you claim she bought the praise?】  

【I think you guys are just jealous. You can’t stand seeing others do well, or maybe you’re just criticizing for the sake of it. Don’t stoop to their level.】  

【Every day, these people act like “random fans,” causing trouble everywhere. I really don’t want to take the blame for their nonsense.】  

【If this is true, then the official praise is deserved. Shouldn’t she get praise just because she’s a celebrity? Should that be taken away from her? Hilarious.】  

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The post by Qingyun Police Department easily attracted a lot of attention online.

However, the account’s traffic wasn’t huge, so the post only spread on a small scale, with comments not even reaching ten thousand.

A buzzing sound came from Yan Zhixu’s phone. She put down the thick anatomy book in her hand.

She picked up her phone and saw that the Qingyun Police Department had tagged her. A glimmer of light flashed in her eyes, surprised that the official account had posted about her.

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She slowly made her way downstairs, saw the banner hanging on the wall behind the sofa, and took a photo of it.

Yan Zhixu V: 【image.jpg image.jpg】

She didn’t say anything, just posted two pictures.

Some people were initially confused, but after getting some clarification, they quickly understood after seeing the post from the Qingyun Police Department.

【Ahhh, we’re so excited, our Ah Xu got official praise! excited.jpg】  

【This banner hanging on the wall looks so good, it's truly one of a kind!】  

【Wait, she received a banner? Am I the only one curious about what Ah Xu did? confused.jpg】  

【You’re not alone.】  

【You’re not fighting alone. Behind you stand countless bystanders! I want to know too!】  

【I don’t get why Yan fans are so excited, maybe she staged this herself.】  

【Tch, our An An has done so many good deeds, but she’s always low-key about it. Unlike some people who have to make sure everyone knows about their small achievements. They really know how to stir up hype. scoff.jpg】  

This comment immediately sparked anger from others.

(End of Chapter)  

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  Chapter 495: Who is More extravagant (3)

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruiyuan collected himself and carefully examined the ginseng in the wooden box. After a while, he looked up at Mo Yan and said, "This ginseng is extremely rare, and I’ve never seen one like it before. I can't determine its exact age. Yan'er, may I take it back and have the Ghost Doctor examine it?"

Since she had found the ginseng for him, Mo Yan naturally agreed, "Brother Xiao, you can take it. But if it’s not old enough, could you return it as soon as possible?"

Fearing he might misunderstand, Mo Yan quickly recounted how she found the ginseng, omitting any mention of her spatial storage. She concluded, "That 'big black cat' might be a spirit. Perhaps it’s hiding even older ginseng. If this one isn’t a thousand years old, I’ll see if I can trade for another."

Xiao Ruiyuan patted her head, his voice low and gentle, "Yan'er, you don’t need to explain. I understand."

He never doubted Yan'er’s intentions. Even if she had kept it for herself, he wouldn't think less of her. After all, even a ginseng that wasn’t a thousand years old could be a life-saving treasure. He wouldn’t give it away lightly either, especially since she risked her life to get it.

Thinking of the beast in the deep mountains that commanded the respect of the four beasts, Xiao Ruiyuan didn’t want his beloved to take such a risk again. He sternly looked at Mo Yan and said with unprecedented seriousness, "Yan'er, the 'big black cat' you mentioned is too dangerous. Even if it has older ginseng, I don’t want you to seek it out again. Do you understand?"

Mo Yan stared at him, easily seeing the deep concern in his eyes. She nodded firmly, "If this is a thousand-year-old ginseng, I definitely won’t go back to find the 'big black cat.'"

Hearing the implication in her words, Xiao Ruiyuan frowned and finally said helplessly, "If you must go back into the mountains, you have to tell me first! Yan'er, promise me!"

Mo Yan couldn't refuse. Besides, she was unlikely to go looking for the 'big black cat' again, so she agreed with a smile.

Xiao Ruiyuan breathed a silent sigh of relief, glanced at the ginseng on the table, and finally closed the wooden box with hopeful anticipation.

Last year, upon receiving news of a thousand-year-old ginseng, he secretly dispatched many people to find it, but to no avail. Later, he had to go north to fight the enemy, leaving the task to Huai Xi. Huai Xi searched for months until recently discovering that the news was a deliberate falsehood to test whether they had the antidote ingredients to cure his cousin.

If this ginseng were truly a thousand years old, his tormented cousin’s recovery would be imminent, which excited him greatly.

Feeling Xiao Ruiyuan’s joy, Mo Yan was also happy. But remembering that he, too, had been poisoned by the Heart Devouring Poison and nearly died, while only Prince Kang was punished and others remained free, she couldn’t smile.

Seeing her frowning, Xiao Ruiyuan held her hand and asked in confusion, "Is something troubling you?"

Mo Yan nodded honestly and said, "Brother Xiao, Prince Kang being stripped of his title and confined to the mansion is deserved, but more than just him harmed you. Others are still free, enjoying wealth and power. It’s too unfair to you!"

Surprised that she was indignant on his behalf, Xiao Ruiyuan felt warm inside and didn't want to see her upset. He comforted her, "Though they appear to have escaped, His Majesty won’t let them go unpunished. Once I recover and return to court, there will be other arrangements. Don’t worry, Yan'er."

His words were vague, but Mo Yan understood, feeling somewhat comforted. She continued to ask, "Who exactly wants to harm you? Have you found out? Do you know who made the Heart Devouring Poison, and can you find evidence to bring them down..."

Listening to her string of questions, Xiao Ruiyuan’s lips curled into a faint smile. He patiently answered each one, "We have a good idea of who’s involved, and we have leads on the source of the poison. We just need more time to trace it back to the culprit..."

"That's good... Brother Xiao, be careful. Though they may not try to assassinate you in the capital, they might frame you in court..."

Having gotten the answers she wanted, Mo Yan finally stopped her relentless questioning. She then, like an old lady, carefully reminded him of many things before finally stopping as Xiao Ruiyuan responded with a smile.

It was rare for them to meet, and they seemed to have found a thousand-year-old ginseng. Even the troublesome matters seemed to have solutions. Both were in a good mood, sitting together by the desk, chatting about various topics. Most of the time, Mo Yan talked while Xiao Ruiyuan listened, occasionally chiming in with insightful comments.

Learning that the papers on the desk were designs for a winery, Xiao Ruiyuan became very interested. He carefully looked at the plans, impressed by the unique designs, and listened to Mo Yan’s explanations, feeling a sense of pride.

However, building a winery was clearly a massive project. Besides the land, the construction costs alone were substantial. Xiao Ruiyuan wondered where Yan'er got so much money and worried about the financial burden. Instead of scolding her for being extravagant, he silently calculated his own savings, thinking of using them to fulfill her dream. In truth, it was hard to say who was more extravagant!

  Chapter 300: The Adults Are So Harsh! 

In Madam Lu’s courtyard, no one cared for Concubine He.

When Aunt Lin noticed the mention of her name, she nodded gently. “I heard that she couldn’t withstand it and fainted. A Physician has already been called, and she was carried out of the Buddhist hall.”  

Though she wasn’t favored, Concubine He still held some weight in Young Master Lu’s heart from her earlier years. 

Madam Lu, being experienced with the ways of the inner chambers, knew that if they simply let her die, the “beautiful filter” of her passing would remain in Young Master Lu’s heart forever.

Some people, alive, are more useful than dead.

This was a truth understood by everyone in Madam Lu’s courtyard.

So, despite knowing that Concubine He had fainted, whether it was genuine or feigned, they still called a Physician and took care of her with meticulous attention.

The methods of torment remained, but the way they soothed her was also complete and thorough.

They played the game perfectly, without a single flaw for others to pick at.

Madam Lu nodded lightly after hearing this and quickly asked, “What about the young master of the Wei family?”

Aunt Lin quickly responded, “After noon, His Highness arranged for someone to send him back to the marquis’s residence, along with Miss Wei.”

Worried that Madam Lu might still be concerned, Aunt Lin added, “It was one of His Highness’s most trusted maids, Aunt Yu, who personally escorted them back.”

Aunt Yu was one of the two most trusted maids of the Grand Princess.

Sometimes, a trusted servant represents the noble they serve.

Anyone with a brain in the Wei household would understand what this meant.

If the Grand Princess were displeased, the Wei family would probably be in trouble, though they wouldn’t dare to show it.

Madam Lu laughed when she heard this. “The arrangements made by mother are always the best. However, we mustn’t relax. Let’s keep an eye on things and make sure nothing happens. If anything goes wrong over there and we don’t know about it, the Wei family might make trouble for us…”

She didn’t finish her sentence, but her tone carried a hint of mockery.

Aunt Lin immediately understood and responded, “Understood, Madam.”

Meanwhile, Suisui was sitting on her father’s lap, recounting the amusing events of the day. “Second Brother is Fourth Uncle, Third Brother is Seventh Uncle. Father, should I call him Second Brother, or Fourth Brother? Should I call him Third Brother, or Seventh Brother?”

She was trying to make sense of the complicated family tree, but it was a little beyond her understanding.

She had heard this earlier and only half-understood, but now, she couldn’t quite grasp it. 

Since Suisui mentioned Feng Youtan and the others, Prince Qi knew who she was talking about. After a moment of thought, he lowered his head to ask her, “So, my little one, what do you want to call them?”

Suisui tilted her head, thought seriously for a moment, then shook her head. “I don’t know. I think I should call them whatever my brothers prefer. They have to be okay with it, too.”

Children are always considerate, often thinking of others before themselves.

Prince Qi thought to himself, This won’t do! 

His daughter should be a little spoiled, what’s wrong with that?

His family could afford to indulge her.

If necessary, he would go to the palace and cry for help. He couldn’t believe his older brother wouldn’t support him.

With these thoughts, Prince Qi reached out and gently tapped Suisui’s head. “Sweetheart, you don’t need to worry about others. You can call them however you want. What they think is their problem. Your happiness is what matters most. Your father doesn’t care about anyone else; I only care about you.”

Qi Wangfei: … 

Oh no, the child is going to be spoiled.

But, then again, their princess was indeed worthy of such indulgence.

What would others say?

Come at me if you don't like it!

Qi Wangfei hesitated for just a second before she joined her husband in indulging their daughter. “Let’s prioritize Suisui’s preferences. What others like doesn’t matter.”

Feng Xuanrui: ?

This doesn't sound right.

Mother, you didn’t teach me this way before!

Feng Xuanrui furrowed his cute little brows, lost in thought.

He couldn’t help but begin to question life.
This wasn’t right.

Things weren’t like this before.

Why was it different when it came to my sister?

But after thinking carefully, Feng Xuanrui realized his father’s words were annoyingly reasonable.

Do others’ opinions matter?

Looking at his adorable little sister, tilting her head cutely, Feng Xuanrui couldn’t help but shake his head internally: Not important, not important.

Sister is the most important.

What about the others?
Don’t need to care!

With these thoughts, Feng Xuanrui gently patted Suisui’s small face. “Sister, don’t worry about others. Just follow your brother, and call them whatever your brother calls them.”

Hearing this, Suisui’s bright, round eyes lit up. She nodded enthusiastically. “Sister Yoyo said the same thing!”

When Suisui mentioned Feng Youtan, Feng Xuanrui made a displeased face and pouted. “Don’t listen to that little madwoman Feng Youtan. She’s not right in the head. We don’t play with her.”

Suisui: ?

Suisui looked confused, first at her brother, then at her father and mother. She thought to herself, Sister Yoyo looks normal, though. 

Sure, sometimes she looks all angry, like a little piglet, but she’s not a bad person.

She just gets a little scary when she’s throwing a tantrum.

But sister Qiao Qiao said that since she’s a princess, throwing tantrums is normal.

Suisui, with a confused look, glanced around, and Prince Qi’s heart softened a bit.

Feng Youtan’s temperament wasn’t great, and her foster mother, Consort He, was similarly arrogant.

It was to be expected that Feng Youtan’s nature wouldn’t be the best.

However, when the emperor’s older brother had her raised in Consort He’s palace, it was clear that this child, as long as she didn’t make a fatal mistake, would be indulged despite her spoiling.

Suisui was still young, with a soft temperament, and Prince Qi worried that she might get bullied if she played with Feng Youtan.

But thinking about it, since Feng Youtan rarely had the chance to leave the palace, the opportunity to play together wouldn’t come often. Prince Qi nodded gently. “Xiao Liu, be careful with your words. No matter what, she’s still your sister.”

When Feng Xuanrui heard this, he exploded. “I don’t want a sister like that!”

She even pulled a little chunk of my hair last time! It hurt for days.

Who has a sister who pulls their brother’s hair like that without mercy? She nearly ripped all my hair out! 

Qi Wangfei remembered this incident.

When she heard Xiao Liu mention it, she couldn’t help but chuckle.

Meeting Feng Xuanrui’s accusing gaze, Qi Wangfei quickly became serious and adjusted her hair as if nothing had happened.

She was very busy, not laughing, really, not laughing.

Oh no, I’m going to burst out laughing!

But I can’t laugh.

If I laugh, Xiao Liu will get mad again.

Although, it’s cute when children get angry.

But if they keep getting mad, you have to coax them.

Qi Wangfei worked hard to suppress her expression.

Feng Xuanrui suspiciously stared at his mother for a while, then turned away, grumbling under his breath.

Prince Qi, influenced by Suisui’s previous comment, couldn’t help but mumble when he heard Feng Xuanrui’s voice: “It’s like a little piglet.”

Feng Xuanrui: ???

The look of accusation from the young boy landed in a split second. Prince Qi was choked by this look and thought for a moment before he shifted his words. “...Actually, it’s kind of cute.”

Feng Xuanrui: ...

Hmph!
I’m not talking to you guys anymore.  

You adults are so harsh!

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  Chapter 299: Paternal Grandmother

As the Qi Wangfei was preparing to leave, Madam Lu naturally accompanied her to the door. However, before she left, the Qi Wangfei intended to visit her maternal grandmother.

Today, her grandmother had only made a brief appearance with the Grand princess before retreating to the back courtyard. 

It was only later that the Qi Wangfei learned from Lu Xinglan that her maternal grandmother had been coughing a lot lately and wasn’t in the best of health, so she had returned early today. Feeling a bit uneasy, the Qi Wangfei decided to visit her before leaving.

Upon hearing this, Madam Lu quickly smiled and responded, “Then let’s go greet my mother first. I’ve prepared some gifts for Suisui, so we can take them along.”

Madam Lu led the way, with the Qi Wangfei, Lu Xinglan, and Sun Shi from the Grand princess’s residence following as they walked toward the back courtyard.

Yan Shi, who was prone to saying things that could offend others, was a bit of a troublemaker. So when the Grand princess returned to the estate, she had asked Sun Shi to accompany her.  

Sun Shi was concerned about the situation, so she decided to stay behind to help. She thought she’d leave after the Qi Wangfei had returned to the palace.

As the Qi Wangfei walked with Suisui in her arms, she spoke softly, “When we go inside, we’ll meet your maternal grandmother. Don’t be nervous, Suisui. She’s a very kind woman. We just need to be polite and greet her properly.”

Madam Lu, though busy today and starting to show signs of fatigue, smiled warmly after hearing the Qi Wangfei’s words. She turned to Suisui and gently asked, “We’re family, Suisui. Why would you be afraid?”

After asking, Madam Lu gently stroked Suisui’s soft little face and asked with a smile, “Is that right, Suisui?”

Suisui, feeling the light touch, rubbed her face against her mother’s hand twice and obediently nodded, “Yes, Suisui is the best, Aunt.”

Madam Lu smiled even more sincerely after hearing her reply. She thought, What a lovely child.

The group soon reached Old Madam Lu’s courtyard, where a servant quickly announced their arrival. Old Madam Lu had prepared for their visit, and upon hearing the news, she came out to greet them with a smile.

Lately, she had been coughing a lot, likely due to the cold, and had not been feeling very well.

As the group drew closer, a strong medicinal smell hit them. Suisui scrunched her nose at the scent and quickly buried her face in her mother’s arms.

Ugh, it’s bitter!

Suisui didn’t like the smell of medicine and immediately shrank back into the Qi Wangfei’s embrace.

Old Madam Lu had known about Suisui for some time and had even sent gifts previously. But today, since she wasn’t feeling well and had been busy attending to the Grand princess, she hadn’t had much time to see Suisui.

Now that there were no outsiders, Old Madam Lu relaxed a little and smiled as she reached out to gently touch Suisui’s face. “So this is Mingxi, is it?”

Qi Wangfei, holding Suisui close, smiled and replied, “Yes, her nickname is Suisui. It means ‘safe and sound.’”

Old Madam Lu nodded after hearing the explanation. “Suisui, what a lovely name.”

Suisui, who had learned proper manners from her mother, knew she needed to greet her grandmother respectfully. Although her movements were a bit restricted in her mother’s arms, she still raised her hand and made a polite bow. “Suisui greets you, maternal grandmother. I wish you longevity and good health.”

She had just learned these words from Lele, and now she was using them right away.

Qi Wangfei, hearing Suisui’s polite greeting, was pleasantly surprised. This is why children should study!

Look at how quickly she had picked up new words from Master Shen. Even if she didn’t fully understand them, just by learning more, she had already begun to use the words she had learned in different ways.

She’s my clever Suisui, after all. So quick to learn, and now she understands so much.

Qi Wangfei couldn’t help but feel proud. 

Old Madam Lu, too, was impressed by Suisui’s performance. She had expected the child to be shy or reserved, but now she could see that the Qi Wangfei had raised her very well.

Madam Lu nodded approvingly, smiling as she gently touched Suisui’s face again. “Such a good child.”

As they spoke, Madam Lu gestured for a servant to bring out the gift she had prepared. It was a beautiful gold longevity lock, decorated with many bright gemstones—red, green, blue, and even some jade.

The gold lock was solid, heavy in the hand, and very striking. Madam Lu took it and showed it to Suisui before smiling and asking, “Would you like your maternal grandmother to put this on you?”

Suisui had no objections.

However, Suisui needed to ask her mother first.

Upon hearing her maternal grandmother’s words, Suisui turned her head and looked at the Qi Wangfei.

The way she turned her head so obediently was so endearing.

Old Madam Lu couldn’t help but reach out and gently touch Suisui’s little face.

After the Qi Wangfei nodded slightly, Suisui turned back around and spoke gracefully, “Thank you, maternal grandmother!”

Old Madam Lu repeatedly praised her, then personally placed the longevity lock on Suisui.

Once she finished, Old Madam Lu smiled and said, “It’s not good to stand here talking. Let’s go inside.”

As she spoke, she moved toward the door, gently supporting Old Madam Lu as they walked inside.

Old Madam Lu had not been eating well recently, so her body felt especially weak. After standing for a while, her legs were trembling.

It was kind of Madam Lu to notice this, and Old Madam Lu didn’t put on any airs. She half leaned on Madam Lu for support and walked into the house.

Lately, Old Madam Lu had been taking medicine, and the scent of it lingered everywhere—whether in her bedroom, the small reception hall, or even the courtyard.

Worried that the smell might be too strong for the child, Old Madam Lu asked a few simple questions, then had gifts prepared. Her face, however, showed signs of weariness.

Qi Wangfei could immediately tell that her maternal grandmother wasn’t feeling well. She inquired further and learned that it was just a cough and that there were no other serious issues, which eased her mind a little.

Seeing that her maternal grandmother was unwell, the Qi Wangfei didn’t want to stay longer and quickly bid farewell with Suisui.

Though Old Madam Lu wanted to send them off personally, the Qi Wangfei gently insisted that she rest, and Madam Lu did not insist further.

Old Madam Lu personally escorted them out of the estate and prepared some small gifts for Suisui to take with her. “Since we were short on time today, I didn’t prepare anything precious. These are just a few little trinkets to keep the child entertained. Once we’ve arranged a small banquet, I’ll make sure to prepare something more proper for you.”

After explaining, she patted Suisui’s cute little ear and asked with a smile, “What do you think, Suisui? Is that okay?”

Suisui obediently nodded and cheerfully replied, “Yes, maternal grandmother is the best!”

The child’s straightforward words, though simple, were heartwarming.

Old Madam Lu’s smile grew even more sincere.

Afterward, the Qi Wangfei reunited with the Prince Qi in the front yard. When she saw that the children were ready, the family began to board the carriage. 

Lu Xinglan and Sun Shi also bid their farewells in turn and started on their way back.

Madam Lu smiled and sent everyone off.

Once the last of the guests had departed, Madam Lu’s expression darkened. As she walked toward the back courtyard, she asked her maid, “How is the person in the Buddhist hall doing?”

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 Chapter 298: The Cousins Fight  

At this moment, Madam Xu and Madam Xie were both standing there, looking somewhat awkward.

To be more precise, it was Madam Xie who seemed a bit out of place.

Madam Xu stood with her hands on her hips, a proud look on her face, appearing somewhat arrogant.

Seeing this, Lu Xinglan immediately grew cold. 

In someone else's house, causing such a commotion, and Madam Xu still had the nerve to act so proud?

Lu Xinglan took a few steps forward and ordered two burly women, "Quickly pull them apart. Is this really something to be proud of?"

The women obediently moved forward, separating the two girls as if they were handling little chicks.

Miss Xu, Xu Yueling, clearly wasn't satisfied and was still wildly flailing her arms. "Let go of me! Let go of me! She's my older sister, why shouldn't I be allowed to fight back? Why not!"

At that moment, Xie Yujiao, who had just been pinned down and beaten, looked ashen with rage. She raised her hand to point at Xu Yueling, her teeth chattering, but couldn't speak for a long time.

Madam Xie, witnessing this, pursed her lips slightly, quickly walking over to comfort her daughter. But Xie Yujiao shoved her away, shouting, "Go away, it's all your fault!"

After shouting, Xie Yujiao forcefully broke free from the maidservant's hold and ran off.

Madam Xie, worried about her daughter, was about to chase after her when Madam Xu grabbed her arm. "You can't just leave. After letting your daughter bully ours, you think you can walk away? If you don't give me an explanation, I'll make sure to stir up trouble at your house!" 

Madam Xie was left standing in a difficult position, neither able to leave nor stay. After a moment of hesitation, she turned to Lu Xinglan.

Lu Xinglan thought to herself:

So, you’ve been weak and easily bullied all along, but now you expect someone else to step in?

In the past, Lu Xinglan had helped Madam Xie. However, after doing so, Madam Xie never appreciated it and even complained that Lu Xinglan meddled too much, which strained their relationship.

After a while, who would still want to be involved in her family's mess?

Thus, when Madam Xie turned to her for help, Lu Xinglan ignored her gaze and instead said to Madam Xu, "Both of you ladies need to manage your own children."

She didn't wish to say more.

With the situation now under control, she was ready to leave.

However, Madam Xu wasn’t pleased with that response. "What do you mean by 'manage our children'? My child is the one being bullied. Someone needs to handle it, right?"

In recent years, Madam Xu had become more and more unreasonable.

Lu Xinglan wasn’t surprised by her words.

She wasn’t someone who would tolerate nonsense. Before she married, she was the eldest daughter of the Fuguo Marquis's household, and after marriage, she became the wife of the Marquis of Chengguo. When it came to the Marquis Jinyang’s household, Lu Xinglan felt she had nothing to fear.

She had already turned to leave but paused, sneering, "If Madam Xu cannot handle her own matters, I don't mind personally visiting the old madam to ask if it's time for the Xu family to consider replacing her as the head of the household."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xu’s face darkened. She opened her mouth as if to say something, but Lu Xinglan had already flicked her sleeve and walked away without another glance.

Madam Xie hesitated, on the verge of speaking, but in the end, she said nothing.

Suisui, nestled in her mother’s arms, stretched her neck to look, but couldn’t see much. All she saw were two distressed beautiful sisters, one flailing her limbs, the other covering her face as she ran away.

Suisui didn’t understand, and Qi Wangfei didn’t offer any explanations.

When facing the Marquis Jinyang’s family, she always felt a bit uneasy.

Thus, she soon took Suisui and left.  

On their way back, they encountered Zhou Shi, and Qi Wangfei quietly asked, "Why has the trouble started again?"

The relationship between the Xu and Xie families was never peaceful, and the siblings from both households had a strained and tense relationship. This wasn’t the first time something like this had happened, with the two young ladies causing a scene. 

 Qi Wangfei thought to herself that if only Madam Xie could stand up for herself, it wouldn’t have come to this. The Empress Dowager had already lost her temper countless times over this matter and regretted not intervening when Lord Xie remarried, which had eventually led to this messy outcome.

But now, the situation was set, and it was of little use to regret. Lord Xie and Madam Xie had been married for many years and had children; it wasn’t as simple as just divorcing her.

When Qi Wangfei asked about the situation, Zhou Shi gently shook her head. "I haven't asked yet what it's about, but when young ladies fight, it's usually over things like jewelry or clothes."

After speaking vaguely, Zhou Shi glanced around, noticing that everyone was quietly discussing matters with those they were close to. She lowered her voice even further and said, "I heard that a few days ago, Xu's household held a family banquet and brought all the concubine's daughters back. Perhaps Miss Xu's mood has been affected by this." 

Anyone would feel unsettled by suddenly having so many half-sisters, and it wasn’t likely that Miss Xu would be in a good mood.

Moreover, Xu Yueling's temperament... 

Zhou Shi shook her head as she thought about it.

Originally, she thought Madam Xu's temperament was already outrageous, but it seemed that her daughter was even worse—like a green plant surpassing its older counterpart.

When Qi Wangfei heard that the Xu family had brought all their concubine daughters back, her brows slightly furrowed, and the light in her eyes flickered.

Zhou Shi knew that Qi Wangfei likely didn’t want to hear more of this and quickly shifted the topic.

Suisui, not understanding what her mother and Aunt Zhou were discussing, simply rested quietly in her mother's arms.

Soon, the others returned, and everyone quietly discussed the matter among themselves, but no one dared to mention names directly. They were all worried that Madam Xu might lose her temper and cause a scene.

After all, she was no stranger to outbursts, and once she lost control, there was no telling how far things would go.

These noble ladies weren’t keen to provoke a madwoman for no reason, so they controlled their words, speaking indirectly or pushing the conversation elsewhere.

The gossip could happen elsewhere, so there was no need to stir things up at that moment.

Qi Wangfei didn’t say much more. She simply asked Suisui if she wanted something to eat.

When Madam Lu returned, Lu Xinglan shared what had happened with her.

Madam Lu frowned slightly after hearing the story.

However, the conflicts between the two families were not something she needed to get involved in.

Although she felt a bit dissatisfied, it didn’t dampen her mood too much.

Besides, if she complained to her mother-in-law or father-in-law, neither the Xu nor the Xie family would come out ahead.

The Xie family would have to consider the Empress Dowager, while the Xu family had fewer restrictions. Though they couldn’t do whatever they pleased, they certainly had the means to vent their frustrations.

In the afternoon, after enjoying the performance, the noble ladies began to feel fatigued and gradually stood up to bid their farewells.

Because of the family ties between the two houses, Qi Wangfei didn’t rush to leave. She handed Suisui over to her Aunt Xiang and stayed behind to see off the departing ladies with Madam Lu and Lu Xinglan.

After everything was settled, it was already nearing evening.

Luckily, the days were getting longer, so even though it was getting late, the sky hadn’t darkened yet.

After seeing the ladies off, Madam Lu sighed in relief. She then took Lu Xinglan and Qi Wangfei’s hands and expressed her gratitude.

Qi Wangfei gently shook her head, saying that there was no need for thanks since they were family. She then added, "The child is tired, and we should be leaving as well."

It was nearly the second evening hour, 7:00 PM.  

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  Chapter 297: Another Fight 

When Suisui returned, Qi Wangfei had just exchanged a few words with Lu Xinglan.

Upon seeing her, Qi Wangfei immediately opened her arms and picked Suisui up without hesitation.

Suisui had changed into a new outfit, even her little hat was replaced. Concerned, Qi Wangfei carefully asked about the situation.

It was normal for children to be restless and unable to sit still at such banquets, and changing clothes was a common occurrence. Parents would always ask about it, just to be sure.

Held in her mother’s arms, Suisui recalled what had happened and briefly mentioned the events.

Her expression and communication skills had been improving, and her logical thinking was becoming quite good. Though she occasionally mixed things up, she usually managed to explain events clearly without too many discrepancies. When Aunt Xiang occasionally reminded her, Suisui would quickly understand where she had gone off-track.

When she mentioned that she and Ying Zhi had gone to Lu Yinsong’s courtyard, Qi Wangfei’s heart immediately tensed up.

Lu Yinsong...

Since the injury to his leg, his temperament had changed drastically, and he became difficult to approach. Even his grandmother, Old Madam Lu, often faced rejection. Qi Wangfei had never imagined that Princess Shunyang would be so bold as to go directly to his courtyard, let alone crawl through a dog hole with Suisui.

However, the incident had already happened. Qi Wangfei now wondered how to handle the aftermath.

Children could be reckless, but the adults would have to step in and show their response.

But the situation with Lu Yinsong was complicated, making things even harder.

As Suisui continued speaking, she suddenly mentioned Lu Yinxiao: “And Third Brother! Third Brother is so handsome!”

Children’s preferences are straightforward—what’s good-looking is simply good-looking, and what’s not isn’t.

Lu Yinsong was indeed handsome too, but his cold demeanor, combined with the fact that Suisui hadn’t really gotten a good look at him, left her only remembering the back of his figure after he had rudely ordered her to leave.

To be honest, if she were to see him again now, she probably wouldn’t recognize him.

But Lu Yinxiao was different. She had clearly observed him. She gestured with her hand to illustrate: “His eyes are like this, so beautiful! His mouth is nice too, and his nose is high. He ties his hair up—so black and shiny! His clothes are pretty too, similar in color to the ones Big Brother wore before, embroidered with flowers, and there’s a beautiful jade ornament at his waist. And...”

Suisui tilted her little head, carefully recalling the details of Lu Yinxiao's appearance.

At this point, Qi Wangfei, who had been distracted thinking about Lu Yinsong, was now fully drawn in by Suisui’s straightforward description.

It was clear that Suisui had a good impression of Lu Yinxiao.

Qi Wangfei also liked the boy, though his mature and serious demeanor made him hard to approach, even for an elder like herself. He had a little "pufferfish" face, which made him difficult to tease. When one tried to joke with him, he would simply lecture you, giving off the aura of a little adult. It was both amusing and a little exasperating. 

Lu Yinxiao’s looks resembled those of his grandfather. The Old Marquis had been a famously handsome young man in the capital, so it was no surprise that Lu Yinxiao was also quite handsome.

When Suisui said Third Brother was handsome, it wasn’t just a child's casual remark.

Qi Wangfei also agreed that Lu Yinxiao was indeed good-looking.

She complimented him based on Suisui’s description, which made the child very happy, and seeing Suisui so pleased also made Qi Wangfei feel content.

Just as Qi Wangfei was about to listen to more of Suisui's stories from outside, a commotion suddenly erupted.

Qi Wangfei instinctively looked up, her brows furrowing slightly.

The Grand Princess and Old Madam Lu had left early due to health reasons.

The Grand Princess, aware that her presence made others uneasy, had chosen to retire to the back courtyard before the banquet had even reached its halfway point.

Now that Madam Lu was absent, everyone else was still socializing. Although their voices weren’t too quiet, they were certainly more subdued compared to the ruckus from outside.

Even though the hosts weren’t present, it still felt inappropriate for the guests to cause such a disturbance.

Lu Xinglan, who had been listening to Suisui, noticed the noise and her expression immediately grew colder. She smoothed out her skirt and led the way out.

Seeing her serious demeanor, the others quickly made way for her.

With Madam Lu absent, Lu Xinglan, as a member of the Lu family, was naturally more suited and had the authority to handle any unexpected situations that arose during the banquet.

Qi Wangfei, feeling uneasy, held Suisui and followed the others as they moved forward.

Aunt Qiu had clearly already sent someone to inquire about the situation. On their way out, she whispered to Qi Wangfei, "It’s the eldest daughter of the Xu family and the second daughter of the Xie family who got into a fight."

The Xu family and Xie family? Qi Wangfei quickly processed this information, connecting the two families, and immediately realized what had happened.

It must have been a quarrel between the cousins.

The second daughter of the Xie family was the daughter of Madam Xie, who was the sister of the Marquis Jinyang. The eldest daughter of the Xu family was the first daughter of the Marquis Jinyang.

The relationship between the two families wasn’t particularly close. The Marquis’s sister had a timid personality, and unable to directly confront the Marquis Jinyang, Madam Xu would often cause trouble for her sister-in-law, creating disturbances at the Xie family’s residence.

Not long ago, she had visited the Xie family and caused an incident where she accidentally hurt the eldest young madam of the Xie family, the niece of Master Shen.

Qi Wangfei had heard about this. She had privately asked the Prince to inquire if there was anything they could assist with. Master Shen had assured her that everything had been resolved, so she hadn’t given it much thought afterward.

Now, the same trouble had flared up again.

Dealing with such relatives was truly troublesome and disheartening.

And now, they were guests at someone else's home, and this mess had started up again.

Qi Wangfei really didn’t know what to say. 

At this point, she was quite relieved that Suisui had come to their house and not the Xu family’s. If it had been the Xu family, this kind of commotion would likely become a daily occurrence, affecting the children’s growth and mood.

Qi Wangfei actually preferred to avoid any involvement with the Marquis Jinyang’s family.

However, since Suisui was curious and looking around, Qi Wangfei didn’t want to disappoint the child’s interest. After a moment of hesitation, she decided to carry her over to the scene.

She thought they could watch from a distance and satisfy Suisui’s curiosity without getting too close.

There was really no need to get too involved.

It was just a couple of young ladies arguing over their hairpins. There wasn’t much to see.

Suisui had already witnessed a "fist fight" between Feng Youtan and Ying Zhi before. Of course, that had just been a sparring match, not a real fight, with both sides holding back.

This time, however, the second daughter of the Xie family and the eldest daughter of the Xu family were truly fighting.

The two had already grabbed each other’s hair, gritting their teeth and muttering something under their breath. Although their voices weren’t loud, the scene wasn’t exactly pleasant.

Lu Xinglan walked over, her face darkening as she watched the two of them tangled together.

"How could it come to this?" she thought, feeling disgraced by the scene.  

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  Chapter 120: Find a Spot to Hang It

At Li Ji. 

Once they left, Guo Jie finally dared to take a deep breath.

He nudged Lu Yao with his hand, a hint of dissatisfaction on his face. "Bro, you should've told me you knew her earlier. That was really inconsiderate."

Talking behind someone’s back and getting caught by the person in question was just too embarrassing. Moreover, Yan Zhixu's gaze left him feeling unsettled. He felt small and uneasy.

He grabbed the water cup on the table and took several big gulps. The refreshing coolness eased the pressure a little.

"…"

Lu Yao rubbed his forehead. If he remembered correctly, this guy was barely scraping by as a playboy, right?

But he had learned none of the typical traits of a rich second generation—he couldn't fight, didn't race cars, and certainly didn’t gamble or hire escorts.

Fine, he let all of that slide. But he should at least have a bit of backbone. How could he talk trash and then act like a scared dog when confronted?

He met Guo Jie’s resentful stare but lacked the confidence to explain. "What if I told you I don't know her, would you believe me?"

"Cut it out, keep talking and let’s see if I’ll believe a word that comes out of your mouth," Guo Jie snorted, rolling his eyes in exasperation.

Lu Yao: "…"

This world was tough. Even when telling the truth, no one believed you.

But he was just as confused. He didn’t understand why Yan Zhixu could recognize him so quickly. Had she looked up his information before?

——

Back at Shengshi Haoting.

Yan Jinxiu, who had been playing games upstairs, came down and saw what Yan Zhixu was holding. "What’s this thing? Why’d you buy it?"

Why come back with a bright red flag?

Yan Zhixu sat on the sofa, leisurely pouring herself a glass of water.

After drinking, she set the white glass cup down, then tossed the banner towards him. "Here’s your chance. Look closely before you speak."

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....Yan Jinxiu, puzzled, opened the banner and read the large words on it. He gently set it down and looked at her suspiciously. "How much did you pay for this banner?"

Seeing the gentle way he laid the banner down, Yan Zhixu sneered softly.

Leaning back against the sofa, she lazily lifted an eyelid. "Guess."

Unable to extract any more information from her, Yan Jinxiu lost interest in continuing to press her.

He held the banner up and shouted loudly, "Aunt Wang! Aunt Wang!"

Aunt Wang, busy in the kitchen, hurried out.

Before she could speak, Yan Jinxiu shoved the banner into her arms.

"This kind of useless thing has no collection value. It’ll just gather dust in the storage room. Find a place to hang it up."

Aunt Wang opened the banner and saw the words of gratitude on it. She smiled joyfully and cradled it carefully. "Alright, I’ll hang it up properly."

She glanced around the living room, searching for the most prominent spot to display it.

Yan Zhixu shook her head lightly after glancing at both of them.

He was dismissing it with disdain, but it was clear he planned to hang it up anyway.

Her proud and easily irritated little brother was amusing when teased.

Ding—

Her phone vibrated.

She picked it up and saw a message from their mother.

[Ah Xu, your dad and I will be back tomorrow. Don’t miss me too much. Kisses. image]

Reading the message, a gentle smile appeared in Yan Zhixu’s eyes.

She knew very well that their mother had gone to support Rong Cheng at the Z.S.E fashion event. After attending the event, instead of returning to Haishi, she went to be with their father. There was definitely something more to the story.

Yan Zhixu: [Alright.]

After replying, she tossed her phone aside and closed her eyes to rest, teasing lightly, "That old man’s jealousy is still pretty strong."

Their mom had traveled all the way to be with their dad, probably to calm his jealousy down.

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  Chapter 494: Who is More extravagant (2)

The faint scent of the medicine lingered in the air. Mo Yan's nose twitched, and she found the smell familiar. Tilting her head in thought, she finally remembered that last year, when she had gone into the mountains in search of the red python and was pricked by thorns, this person had brought her a bottle of ointment in the middle of the night. Wasn't this the same scent?

Speaking of which, the ointment was indeed extraordinary. After applying it twice to her previous injury, only a faint red mark was left. Knowing how rare such ointment was, she had stored the remaining half bottle in her spatial storage for emergencies. The spatial storage had preservation functions, so she wasn't worried about the medicine losing its potency over time. This time, since her wound wasn’t particularly severe, she had just washed it with spring water and applied regular ointment, knowing it would heal, albeit slowly.

Xiao Ruiyuan carefully applied the ointment to her wound, then found a clean white cloth to wrap it meticulously. He tested the tightness to ensure it wouldn’t affect the wound’s healing before sternly asking again, “What happened?”

Mo Yan stuck out her tongue and truthfully explained how she got injured. She then saw the lingering concern and self-blame on Xiao Ruiyuan’s face, and she was momentarily stunned.

She was used to his expressionless face, used to his rarely shown emotions. Now, seeing him show such an expression, she felt a mix of secret joy and a bit of reluctance. She couldn’t bear it and spoke to comfort him, “It’s just a small wound; it’ll heal in a few days, really!”

Xiao Ruiyuan lightly held her hand, staring at the back of it without speaking, leaving Mo Yan unsure if he believed her or not.

Her hand felt like it was burning under his gaze. Unable to adapt to his demeanor, she quickly changed the subject, “I had a good harvest in the mountains yesterday. I found a aged ginseng plant, but I’m not sure how many years it’s been growing. Sit down, and I’ll bring it for you to see.”

Before Xiao Ruiyuan could respond, she hurried to the bedroom, not forgetting to close the door behind her.

Xiao Ruiyuan's eyes lit up, clearly looking forward to seeing the ginseng Mo Yan mentioned. Even if it wasn't a thousand-year ginseng, her thoughtfulness touched him deeply. However, watching her left hand sway as she walked, his unreturned hand clenched tightly into a fist before relaxing, concealing whatever thoughts crossed his mind.

Entering her spatial storage, Mo Yan approached the spiritual spring. The dozens of ginseng plants she transplanted yesterday appeared much greener, and even the ones with red flowers had borne fruit, filling her with joy.

These seeds, once mature and planted, could grow into ginseng. Despite only a few ginseng plants transplanted yesterday, with these seeds, she would soon have a large ginseng field.

The two oldest ginseng plants closest to the spiritual spring had also changed. Besides greener leaves and new seeds, they had sprouted two fresh leaves, showing vigorous life. Even without being transplanted into the spatial storage, they still had room to grow.

Carefully digging up one plant, Mo Yan inspected it. Perhaps due to the dual nourishment of spiritual energy and spring water, its surface seemed smoother, and even without close inspection, a faint ginseng aroma was detectable.

After gently wiping off the soil, she placed the ginseng in a wooden box and left the spatial storage. If this ginseng wasn’t a thousand years old, she could replant it in the storage to let it grow into a thousand-year ginseng. Once it matured, she could claim she found another in the mountains, avoiding suspicion.

Xiao Ruiyuan took the wooden box and opened it on the table. Seeing the human-shaped ginseng inside, a noticeable ripple appeared in his deep eyes.

Seeing this, Mo Yan felt a strange sense of satisfaction, and her tone became much lighter, “Brother Xiao, can you tell how old it is? Is it a thousand years?”

  Chapter 119: Thinking Too Much Leads to Hair Loss

He smiled apologetically at Yan Zhixu, then lowered his head, not daring to say another word.

Seeing that he no longer stared at her, Yan Zhixu swept her gaze across their table, her eyes briefly pausing on Lu Yao for a few seconds before retracting her gaze.

The young man’s face resembled that of Lu Ting. There was a familial resemblance between them, a direct bloodline connection.

After finishing their meal efficiently, the three of them chatted for a bit before preparing to leave.

As they passed by Guo Jie’s table, Yan Zhixu stopped.

Upon noticing this, Guo Jie nervously lowered his head even further, almost having an intimate encounter with the table.

Great, did she hear me talk badly about her earlier? Is she here to settle scores?

Anxiety gnawed at him as he felt both nervous and incredibly awkward.

Yan Zhixu glanced at Guo Jie, her gaze slipping past him and landing on Lu Yao.

She parted her lips slightly, her cold voice ringing in the air, "Young Master Lu, please pass on my regards to your father."

The calm voice struck Lu Yao with a hint of surprise on his charming face, but it quickly faded. 

He stood up, polite and composed. "Miss Yan’s words will be conveyed."

Though he appeared a bit carefree and unreliable, he wasn’t a foolish or malicious playboy.

Wang Zhuoran took in the surprise in Lu Yao’s eyes, thoughtfully pondering, his gaze reflecting some confusion about the exchange between them.

"Mm." Yan Zhixu nodded, her expression indifferent, and then moved past them.

Watching her retreating figure, Lu Yao felt a bit unsettled.

The two of them had never met, yet she immediately recognized him as Lu Ting’s son.

Yan Zhixu, Wang Zhuoran, and Hu Yue’e left Li Ji together.

Wang Zhuoran’s gaze kept drifting to the woman beside him, several times opening his mouth as if to say something, but stopping each time.

Sensing his gaze, Yan Zhixu, understanding, spoke up, "If you have something to say, just say it. Holding it in will only make you sick."

Wang Zhuoran twitched his eye, lifting a hand to rub his throbbing forehead.

"Miss Yan, the man earlier seemed unfamiliar to you, right?" He said 'seemed' but his tone was certain.

Yan Zhixu didn’t refute, merely responding with an "Mm."

It wasn’t that they weren’t familiar with each other; they had just never met before.

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Wang Zhuoran: "…"

Seeing that she didn’t want to elaborate further, curiosity swelled in his chest, itching like floodwaters after a rainstorm.

Yan Zhixu took the car keys from her pocket, walking towards the parking spot. She stepped into the motorcycle, inserted the key into the ignition, and started the engine.

Glancing back at Wang Zhuoran, who seemed deep in thought, she raised an eyebrow with a light smile.

"Officer Wang, thinking too much leads to hair loss."

After speaking, she leaned slightly forward, accelerating away, kicking up a cloud of dust in her wake.

Hu Yue’e and Wang Zhuoran, left behind, didn’t notice and ended up with mouths full of dust.

She shot him a glare, "Curiosity killed the cat. Why ask so many questions?"

That was someone else’s private matter—does she have to put a knife to their throat to make them speak?

Although they had only met a few times, Hu Yue’e always felt that Miss Yan was not someone simple.

Wang Zhuoran rubbed his nose. "I didn’t mean any harm."

It was just that he noticed the shock in Lu Yao’s eyes, combined with his professional instincts, and asked out of curiosity.

Hu Yue’e, uninterested in his rambling, sighed, "Hurry up, we still have to work this afternoon."

It wasn’t close to their work in the city center—without traffic, it would take at least twenty minutes, and with traffic, it could take thirty minutes.

Wang Zhuoran checked the time on his phone, hurriedly unlocking the car, pulling open the door, and getting into the driver’s seat.

(End of Chapter) 

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  Chapter 493: Who is More extravagant (1)

Knowing that Xiao Ruiyuan would come over in the next two days, Mo Yan didn’t close the doors of the courtyard and the small hall. There were guards outside and three beasts inside, so she wasn’t worried about anyone intruding.

When Xiao Ruiyuan arrived, he saw Mo Yan sitting at her desk, writing and drawing, with a thick stack of papers already piled up beside her.

Mo Yan was focused on drawing the blueprints and didn’t notice the presence of another person behind her.

Seeing her so absorbed, Xiao Ruiyuan didn’t want to disturb her and stood quietly by her side, waiting. Although his expression remained cold and indifferent, his eyes were like a sunlit pool, deep and warm.

The small study was lit by two lamps, brightening the room. The occasional crackle of the oil lamps added to the cozy and peaceful atmosphere.

After finishing the last blueprint, Mo Yan looked at the nearly perfect design and nodded in satisfaction. All these designs were related to the winery. She had designed them based on the specific terrain of the land where the winery would be built. This way, not only could the land be used to its fullest potential, but the winery would also showcase its natural beauty.

Stretching lazily, Mo Yan eased her stiff neck and shoulders, exposing her injured hand. Before she could pull it back, a cool hand enveloped her left wrist.

"How could you be so careless?"

Startled, Mo Yan’s hairs stood on end. Before she could turn to see who it was, a low, displeased voice came from above:

Seeing the white cloth wrapped around her hand, Xiao Ruiyuan found it extremely irritating. Especially when he faintly smelled the ointment, his expression grew darker. "Is it badly hurt?" Otherwise, why would it be wrapped so tightly? Thinking of this possibility, his brows furrowed tightly. Without waiting for her response, he untied the knot on her wrist and gently removed the layers of white cloth.

Xiao Ruiyuan’s movements were swift, and Mo Yan, still immersed in the joy of their reunion, didn’t have time to react before the wound on the back of her hand was exposed to the air.

The wound was long and deep. Even though it had been washed with spring water and treated with ointment several times, it was still very noticeable. Mo Yan’s hand was fair and tender, making the wound appear even more gruesome. Xiao Ruiyuan’s expression darkened further as he looked at it.

The surrounding temperature suddenly dropped, and Mo Yan shivered, feeling a bit scared for no reason. She didn’t dare to look at Xiao Ruiyuan’s gloomy face. Realizing her cowardly reaction, she chided herself: She hadn’t done anything wrong, and the injury was for her sake. Why should she feel guilty or afraid?

Thinking this, Mo Yan didn’t dare to voice her thoughts aloud. She looked at Xiao Ruiyuan’s cold face and secretly felt a bit happy. He must care about her... right?

With this thought, her heart filled with sweetness, and her clear eyes unconsciously showed a touch of affection.

Xiao Ruiyuan, unaware of her thoughts, felt a surge of indescribable agitation when the girl he loved stared at him so directly. His handsome face instantly turned slightly red.

He kept his face stern to hide his inner turmoil. Quickly, he took out a bottle of top-quality medicine from his waist and gently took Mo Yan’s hand. He carefully applied the medicine to her wound, treating her hand as if it were a precious, fragile porcelain.

Mo Yan sat still, watching Xiao Ruiyuan change her dressing. The gentle touch on her hand seemed to reach her heart, filling her with a warm, tingling sensation.

  Chapter 296: Lu Yinxiao 

Suisui and the others were coaxed into obediently heading back.

However, Feng Youtan continued to dwell on the earlier incident, and quickly, Ying Zhi began recounting something interesting that had happened when she went to change her clothes earlier.

Feng Youtan, uninterested, listened passively.

They hadn’t walked far yet, when unexpectedly, they ran into a young gentleman.

Suisui, walking closely behind Feng Youtan, was holding her hand carefully. She was listening intently to what the older sister was saying, occasionally furrowing her brow with concern when the people mentioned seemed to trouble her.

As they walked, Feng Youtan suddenly stopped, and Suisui, almost instinctively, stopped too. Turning around, she came face-to-face with a young boy’s cool expression.

The young boy wasn’t very old, looking around the same age as Feng Xuanrui.

But while Feng Xuanrui had round, cheerful eyes, the boy before them had a small, cute, slightly squished face, with a pair of affectionate peach blossom eyes that were dampened by his serious expression, leaving no sign of playful charm.

Of course, it was likely because he was still young, a child, so his eyes were only beautiful and didn’t reveal any deeper emotions.

The boy was a little taller than Feng Xuanrui, and Suisui had to tilt her head slightly to look at him.

He was very handsome and clean-looking.

Suisui glanced at him and, in her mind, concluded that he was indeed quite charming.

Not knowing what to say since they were unfamiliar, she wasn’t sure how to greet him.

Feeling a bit unsure, Suisui moved slightly closer to Feng Youtan, seeking some comfort and reassurance.

She thought to herself, I’m a princess, and sister Yo Yo is a princess too. Our status is noble, so we probably don’t need to greet others so formally, right?

Just as Suisui was pondering, Feng Youtan straightened her back and crisply spoke, “Third Brother, greetings.”

Ying Zhi, following the formalities, made a bow, “Seventh Uncle, greetings.”

Suisui: ?

Here it goes again.

Second Brother and Fourth Uncle are the same person.

Third Brother and Seventh Uncle are the same person.

So, what should she call him?

Suisui’s little head couldn’t make sense of the situation.

Before she could ask, the young boy raised his hand to return the greeting. “Yo Yo, greetings.”

After the pleasantries, Lu Yinxiao, seeing the unfamiliar Suisui and recalling the matters he had heard his mother mention, hesitated for a moment before politely cupping his hands toward her, “Are you... Mingxi, my little sister?”

Ying Zhi flinched and dared not speak.

Feng Youtan felt a bit nervous too, tightening her grip on Suisui’s hand, beads of sweat forming.

She didn’t want Suisui to be afraid. Quickly adjusting her expression, she softly said, “Yes, Mingxi.”

Feng Youtan intended to say "also Suisui’s" but her mouth moved for a while, and she couldn't find the words, ending up tightening her grip on Suisui’s hand instead.

Suisui, slightly hurt by the pinch, furrowed her cute little brows.

But since the young boy had already greeted her, Suisui was unsure of what to call him and looked at Feng Youtan with a blank expression.

Noticing Suisui’s gaze, Feng Youtan swallowed nervously and whispered, “This is Lu Yinxiao, Lu Family... Third Brother.”

Feng Youtan had meant to introduce him according to his proper order, but her tongue got tangled, and she ended up saying it the way she had always thought of him.

Suisui still didn’t understand these relationships, but after hearing Feng Youtan’s introduction, she formally bowed, “Third Brother, greetings.”

Lu Yinxiao didn’t correct the order of introductions. He nodded slightly, his tone polite, “You’ve worked hard, little sister.”

Lu Yinxiao was aware that his appearance had made Feng Youtan and Ying Zhi a little tense, while Suisui seemed confused and unaware of the situation.

He never meant to disturb anyone, so he quickly cupped his hands in farewell, “I’m going to see Fourth Brother.”

As soon as he said this, Feng Youtan instinctively relaxed her grip on Suisui's hand, visibly easing up.

Ying Zhi also quietly sighed in relief.

Lu Yinxiao didn’t pay much attention to these subtle reactions and quickly walked away, accompanied by his servants.

Not long after, it seemed he had encountered Madam Lu, who was walking behind them.

Lu Yinxiao immediately stopped and spoke with his mother for a moment.

Feng Youtan, nervous, turned her head to look, only to find that Lu Yinxiao had keenly glanced back at her. She quickly averted her gaze and softly patted her chest, “Oh dear, I didn’t know Third Brother would come to the back courtyard!”

Although Lu Yinxiao was young, his academic achievements were exceptional.

Many tutors praised him for his talent and diligence, predicting a bright future for him.

After the tragic incident of Lu Yinsong’s leg injury, which had been a blow to the Lu family, no one had really shone in the same way. But ever since Lu Yinxiao began to show his potential, Master Lu had been overjoyed and his fondness for this young master continued to grow.

At gatherings like these, Master Lu would never miss the chance to have Lu Yinxiao by his side, not only to show how much he valued him but also as a form of quiet pride.

Feng Youtan had thought that Lu Yinxiao wouldn’t come to the back courtyard, but unexpectedly, she had run into him.

Feng Youtan was truly nervous! His knowledge was so vast that even they, who were not particularly learned, felt intimidated.

Moreover, Lu Yinxiao had a maturity beyond his years. Despite being only nine, his serious demeanor was far more intimidating than even that of many seasoned scholars. His gaze alone was enough to unsettle anyone.

Therefore, Feng Youtan was somewhat afraid of him.

Ying Zhi, on the other hand, was even more fearful!

Feng Youtan was at least of a similar age, only two years younger, and she was also tall and strong, so the pressure was not as intense.

But Ying Zhi was younger, four years younger than Lu Yinxiao, and her great grandmother adored this grandson, so every time she met him, she became especially nervous.

Now that the group had moved away, Ying Zhi let out a long, relieved sigh.

Suisui, still unaware of what had just happened, looked at the two sisters with a confused expression.

Feng Youtan didn’t want the child to be scared, so she gently adjusted Suisui’s little hat and smiled, “Actually, now that I think about it, it’s quite good that Third Brother was disturbed by this matter. As for what Concubine He said to Aunt, I think she won’t get good results from it.”

Ying Zhi nodded in agreement.

Suisui still couldn’t understand.

But that didn’t stop her from walking forward with her sisters.

As for the boy who had looked at her with such an imposing gaze earlier, to Suisui, he was just another handsome older brother.

There were many handsome older brothers around her, and he just happened to be a bit more handsome than the others. After thinking about it for a while, Suisui decided not to dwell on it.

Perhaps by the time she woke up tomorrow morning, she would have forgotten about him altogether.

The three girls played for most of the day and finally returned to the banquet.

Such a gathering, while celebratory, was also a means of networking and maintaining relationships.

As the banquet reached its halfway point, people began to rise and mingle.

Some socialized with familiar women and noble ladies, exchanging news and updates. Others were accompanied by familiar faces to deepen their connections with new acquaintances.

In these situations, young men and women from similar backgrounds would subtly exchange messages and engage in brief interactions, testing the waters.

Suisui had been away for a while, and Qi Wangfei was somewhat uneasy. Her socializing had been more superficial, as she wasn’t fully invested in the conversations.

Seeing the girls return, she secretly let out a sigh of relief. 

The second update will be at 7:00 PM.

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