Xiao Qingyin nodded: "It is indeed easier to change in a new environment."

Situ Zhi smiled and said, "I learned it from you."

It was only after she came to the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion that she had a completely new life.

She hoped her mother could do the same.

Situ Zhi's progress was so great that even Xiao Qingyin was quite surprised.

However, having spent so many years in that somber environment, she must have accumulated tremendous energy.

Only then can it soar to great heights after the environment changes.

She smiled and asked, "Are you selling those six paintings?"

"Someone wants to buy it?"

Xiao Qingyin nodded.

"I want to buy it as a gift."

Situ Zhi generously said, "I'll take you there."

“No way.” Xiao Qingyin shook her head. “I’m not keeping it for myself; I’m giving it away. I don’t want it if you give it to me for free.”

Situ Zhi couldn't argue with her, so she had no choice but to accept a token amount of silver.

After Xiao Qingyin framed the painting, she gave it to Yi Shuihan.

"Your birthday gift."

Yi Shuihan: "..."

Could this woman be any more perfunctory?

He gave Xiao Qingyin a deep look: "I think you have a better gift to give."

Xiao Qingyin looked at him blankly.

Yi Shuihan untied the silk ribbon binding the scroll and tied it to her hand.

Xiao Qingyin: "..."

I didn't realize you were so good at having fun.

"That's not entirely out of the question, but the wedding is only a few days away. Are you sure you want to enjoy it ahead of time?"

Yi Shuihan glanced at her: "Don't provoke me."

Xiao Qingyin winked: "If you dare, then come on."

Yi Shuihan: "..."

We can't afford to mess with them.

He sighed and changed the subject to avoid being provoked by this woman.

“The implementation of smallpox vaccination has not been very smooth. Many people, and even officials, are ignorant and believe rumors that vaccination will cause evil to enter their bodies and kill them, so they refuse to be vaccinated no matter what.”