Shen Shi (3-5 PM).

Hongxiu Building, fourth floor.

"Boss, everything is arranged. The workers have put up tarpaulins and told everyone that the building is under temporary repair and will be closed tonight."

Zheng Hongxiu said something to Zhao Cheng, who was sitting in the main seat, and then sat down in the seat to his left.

Xiao Luomu sat to Zhao Cheng's right, with Dong Hua and Zhao Wu standing behind him.

In addition, Xu An, Li Guanyu, Pu Wudi, Wu Sisi, Dong Shier, Li Dai, and Cai Yilu were also in the room.

Zhao Cheng asked Zheng Hongxiu to arrange an oval table, and everyone sat down around it.

Twelve people.

For Zhao Cheng, today was an exceptionally important day, and the people he invited were people he had carefully considered.

This is the first time since the Hongxiu Building was built that so many people have come to the rooms on the fourth floor.

Upon hearing Zheng Hongxiu's address to Zhao Cheng, Xu An and Li Guanyu exchanged a surprised glance.

Park Moo-di and Lee Dae were also somewhat puzzled.

Xu An couldn't help but ask, "Young Prime Minister, does Madam Zheng call you boss?"

Zhao Cheng smiled and said, "Today I have something important to tell you, so I will be frank with you. This Heaven and Earth Red Sleeve Pavilion is a business that I and Mother Zheng are partners in."

"Holy shit!" Xu An blurted out, standing up and saying, "Zhao Cheng, you cheated me out of my money! You knew beforehand that the person dancing in the cubicle was a man!"

Zhao Cheng also stood up, bowed deeply to Xu An, and said, "It's true that I tricked you in this matter, but at the time, neither of us could stand the other, and we were both trying to ruin each other. But think about it, it's actually a good thing. Since that incident, our friendship has grown stronger every day!"

"You bastard!" Xu An cursed, "You shameless bastard, you swindled me out of my entire estate!"

"Then what should we do? I'll return the manor to you, but you have to demolish the clubhouse first."

Li Guanyu immediately grabbed Xu An's arm and said, "Young Marquis, don't be impulsive!"

"You're reluctant, aren't you?" Zhao Cheng laughed. "With the club's profits, it won't take you more than a few years to earn back a manor. Besides, the money I can help you earn in the future is far more than just a manor!"

"The Fourth Young Master of Yanchuan met by chance. Because of their past grievances, their friendship has only grown stronger since then. If word gets out, it will definitely be a legendary tale!" Xiao Luomu interjected at just the right moment.

"Young Master Shang, stop defending him! He's swindled you just as much! Humph, what a tale! I, Xu An, am a complete fool; I was almost swindled out of my home!"

Xu An suddenly remembered something and said, "He also tricked me out of one of my women!"

Li Guanyu chimed in, "Young Prime Minister, that's not fair of you. You even tricked one of my women away..."

"Hey!" Zhao Cheng slapped his thigh and shouted, "What? Now that Lord Xu has become the Minister of Revenue, does that mean the young master's wings have hardened?"

"Can't I even vent my frustrations?"

Xu An plopped down, crossed his arms, and said, "Actually, I guessed it a long time ago!"

As he spoke, Xu An glanced at Zheng Hongxiu and said, "Last time when you took Zheng's mother to find Li Guanyu's father after dealing with Su Wansan, I felt that your relationship was not simple!"

"Young Marquis, you are so generous! Let's make a fortune together in the future!" Zhao Cheng clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xu An.

"Get the hell out of here!" Xu An stubbornly pouted.

Taking advantage of the pause, Park Moo-di said, "Then I got beaten up here last time..."

Zhao Cheng said, "Invincible, don't worry about these details."

Park Moo-di immediately ran over and pinched Zhao Cheng, saying, "You're so mean!"

Xu An immediately climbed onto the table and shouted, "Hurry up! Settle your grievances and get revenge! Fight!"

Seeing that Park In-di and Seo An had pinned Zhao Cheng to the ground, Li Guanyu and Xiao Luomu also went up and kicked him a few more times.

Dong Hua took a step back and said to Zhao Wu, "Aren't you going to help?"

Zhao Wu glanced at Zhao Cheng, who was being beaten, and said, "Judging from your tone, you don't seem to want me to help, do you? It's alright, Master is thick-skinned and deserves a beating too."

After a while, Xu An and the others dispersed, feeling relieved.

"Ah...that feels so good!"

"That was fucking awesome!"

"Huh? That's strange, I suddenly feel better."

A hand reached out from under the table and grabbed the surface. Zhao Cheng slowly got up, touched his face, and said, "You guys are still decent people; you didn't slap me in the face."

"Alright, alright, let bygones be bygones. You're the boss, get to the point!" Xu An said casually, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "Red Sleeve Pavilion is specially closed today, there must be something important to discuss, right? Why not go to the club? It's affecting business here!"

Zhao Cheng sat down again and said, "The club has people from the Eldest Princess."

"You even kept it from her, you're really ruthless!" Xu An complained, but he felt a little better. It was normal that he didn't know something that even Yuan Yun didn't know.

Zhao Cheng glanced at everyone, his expression turning serious, and said, "I called everyone here today to announce something."

"I want to establish a chamber of commerce."

"To all those in office, our shared chamber of commerce!"

...

Meanwhile, in the prefect's residence, Yuan Yun and the prefect's wife were drinking tea.

Ma Tiezhou, the prefect of Yanchuan City, was an old man in his sixties. After his wife passed away, he married his current wife, who was as beautiful as a flower.

The current Madam Ma is not only beautiful but also quite young, appearing to be in her thirties. She gets along very well with Yuan Yun. In her own words, she and Yuan Yun hit it off immediately. Of course, how much of this was due to Yuan Yun's status as a princess is unknown.

Ma Tiezhou's right and left hands were also getting old, and this team was basically in a state of retirement. Ma Tiezhou trusted Li Dai and appreciated his abilities, so he basically handed over all the affairs to Li Dai.

Ever since Yuan Yun gave the bra to Madam Ma, Madam Ma has been inviting Yuan Yun out every few days. Sometimes they go to the Right Prime Minister's residence, sometimes to the Prefect's residence, and sometimes the two of them go shopping together. They get along like best friends.

As they became more familiar with each other, Madam Ma spoke more casually to Yuan Yun, acting like an older sister.

"Little sister Ayun, I've noticed you've been going to a lot of banquets lately. Aren't you neglecting your husband at home?"

Having known Madam Ma for so long, this was the first time she had heard her talk about her personal relationships. Yuan Yun remained calm and smiled, saying, "Acheng and I are doing very well. I have my own relationships to manage, and he has his own things to do. It doesn't affect us."

"But there are so many rumors going around, do you know that people are talking about you two, saying that your relationship isn't harmonious!"

Yuan Yun's expression darkened. Of course she knew about the rumors circulating outside, but it made her very uncomfortable to hear them said to her face.

"Mrs. Ma, let's not talk about these things."

Yuan Yun shifted her sitting position and said, "My energy is limited, and I can't possibly meet everyone. Besides, there are some people I don't want to meet. As for the bra, I'll have to trouble you to help me adjust it."

Mrs. Ma leaned back slightly and smiled, "That's no problem. However... since Sister Yun has turned this into a business deal, I can't work for free."