“Princess Mayi is very kind. We’ve been away from home for too long and are a bit homesick,” Qiu Yan replied. These days, Princess Mayi has indeed been very kind to her and Qin Susu.

She often gave them accessories unique to the Western Regions, mostly made of jade and agate.

It's very grand, beautiful, and gorgeous. It has to be said, Qin Susu has been completely won over by Mayi.

"I see." King Lu stroked his beard slowly.

"But now that the business is done, you're eager to go home and make money, right? Tell me, what kind of business have you done?"

Qiu Yan smiled faintly. If she had the time and money, of course she would make money.

“We came here with the intention of doing business, but because it was our first time here, we lacked experience and didn’t have enough money or make a thorough plan, which resulted in us making a wasted trip.”

What she said was true: she had no money, she was doing business, but going home was a lie.

"Oh?" King Lu was half-convinced.

Qiu Yan paused, then continued, "When we got to business, I continued:"

"King Lu, your Lu state has a good economy. Next time I come, I will bring more silver to purchase some jewelry, jade, delicious fruits, and dried meat."

King Lu dispelled his doubts.

Doing business without carrying cash?

They're just too young and don't understand anything.

"Okay, when you come again next time, I will personally introduce you to the wealthy businessmen here."

"It's a deal," Qiu Yan said with a smile.

She was naturally happy that King Lu wanted to introduce her to business opportunities.

As Mayi listened to the end of Qiu Yan's conversation with her father, she stepped forward, gave her father a slight bow, and said:

"Father, I would like to go to the Central Plains with Xiaoyan and the others to broaden my horizons. Please grant me permission."

She deliberately spoke in the Central Plains language so that Qiu Yan and the other two could understand her.

"No!" Upon hearing this, King Lu immediately shook his head. He glanced at his daughter, somewhat helpless.

"Mai, your wedding is just around the corner, how can you leave?"

Mayi's face darkened instantly.

"Father, if you want to get married, go get married yourself!" She pouted, her face looking quite unpleasant.

She looked at Qiu Yan with pleading eyes.

Qiu Yan shook her head at her, indicating that there was nothing to be afraid of.

She had already prepared her explanation to Huyan Chanyu.

It's just... a bit mean.

Okay, fine, let's be sarcastic. After all, this Huyan Chanyu isn't exactly a good person either.

King Lu shook his head, looked at Mayi's resolute attitude, and sighed deeply.

“Alas, my daughter, if only your father had any other way, he wouldn’t have… You must understand your father, it’s not easy for him either. Your father thinks that Huyan Chanyu, apart from being lustful, is actually a decent person.”

Huyan Chanyu refused to leave for a day, and he could not eat or sleep in peace.

Huyan Chanyu's visit this time was to discuss marriage with him.

That day, because he intended to postpone the engagement, Huyan Chanyu flew into a rage in front of him and declared that the wedding date would be moved up to next month.

However, since Huyan Chanyu left that day, he has stopped bothering his daughter these past few days, which makes King Lu Shi somewhat puzzled.

King Lu did not tell Mayi about this, of course, for fear of causing her panic.

"What do you mean 'not bad'? He's a complete scoundrel." Qin Susu muttered, interrupting, only to be glared at fiercely by Lu Shiwang.

What's it to you?

Meeting Lu Shiwang's gaze, Qin Susu smiled awkwardly.

She turned her gaze and glanced at Qiu Yan as usual. Seeing that Qiu Yan had not spoken, she slightly curled her lips.

She stepped forward.

"King Lu, it's a pity that your beautiful daughter married Huyan Chanyu."