Without Xiaoyao, Song Tangli might have been outmaneuvered by Song Tangxue long ago, with no chance of ever turning her life around.

Xiaoyao simply smiled knowingly, his eyes revealing affection.

"This is what a servant should do." She was truly insane.

The two people in front of me are nothing but a pair of lunatics, so it's not surprising that they could get together.

Song Tangxue was unaware of their private secrets.

That day, she first visited several pharmacies, and then met up with Meng Youyu.

"Look at you now, you're clearly a woman immersed in happiness."

Meng Youyu said with a sigh, while Song Tangxue just smiled.

"He was really good to me. There were many things he didn't want me to do, afraid of tiring me out."

"Look how loving you two are."

As Meng Youyu was speaking, she suddenly thought of something else.

"But I've heard there's been quite a bit of activity in the imperial court lately?"

"These are all matters from the previous dynasty, and I don't know much about them either." Song Tangxue chose to keep the secret.

This matter was far too big. It wasn't that I didn't trust Meng Youyu, but telling her might bring trouble.

Meng Youyu was immersed in her imagination and began to discuss: "If the crown prince changes hands, everything will change, and I wonder how many people will fall from power."

"How come the rumors have spread like this? Aren't you afraid the Emperor will find out?"

Song Tangxue was quite surprised, not expecting them to be so bold.

However, Meng Youyu smiled and said, "The law does not punish the masses. Even if the emperor wants to manage, how can he possibly attend to everyone?"

This is enough to prove that almost everyone is talking about it now.

Meng Youyu, however, was most curious about Li Zhaoxian.

"I'm just curious to see how the Crown Prince will react."

"Given his personality, the angrier he gets, the more composed he will appear, as if nothing has happened."

Song Tangxue analyzed the situation together this time, but also warned Meng Youyu.

"His Majesty's situation is currently uncertain, and he may unleash a wrath. You must not invite trouble at this time."

Meng Youyu felt that Song Tangxue was making a mountain out of a molehill and directly complained.

"Look at you, so timid. I'm not completely clueless, so don't worry."

But after saying that, he told her again.

"But I think what you should be most concerned about is your father. The Emperor is already feeling that his merits are too great and that he might be the next one to be executed."

"The Emperor loves to discard those who have served their purpose, but Xie Qianzhong still needs to be used by him. Besides, without him, the court would fall apart and the Emperor would be unable to touch him."

Song Tangxue disagreed with this, and she even told Meng Youyu.

"But I've noticed that you've been overthinking things lately."

Upon hearing this, Meng Youyu asked, somewhat taken aback, "Am I that obvious?"

"Do you think I'm blind? Your face practically screams 'overthinking'."

Song Tangxue replied, and told her, "From now on, you can relax. If the sky falls, there will be someone tall to hold it up. We don't need to worry too much."

Song Tangxue has thought things through very clearly now and is unwilling to let these troublesome things cause her to overthink.

She still had things to do, she added.

"Look how well the pharmacy is doing these days, that's what we should be doing."

"So you're telling me not to meddle, but I think you should still worry about it more, since it's directly related to you."

Meng Youyu immediately saw through her sisters' little scheme, but she earnestly offered a reminder.

After saying that, Zhan Ming appeared to the side.

They had agreed to have dinner together today, and Zhan Ming had actually taken off his mask.

"I never expected him to be such a handsome man. He always wore a mask before. Was it because he was afraid that others would take advantage of him if they saw him too much?"

Meng Youyu has a cheerful personality and immediately started joking.

Zhan Ming is much more cheerful now and understands that the other party meant no harm, but he said it as if it were a joke.

"Miss Meng, it's not good to say some things out loud, otherwise I'll have to charge you in the future."

"Yes, I heard that your escort fees are among the highest in the capital, but they still prefer to hire you because you are reliable."

Song Tangxue finally spoke, but it was out of genuine happiness for Zhan Ming.

Zhan Ming's journey has been full of hardships and trials, and it has not been easy for him to get to where he is today. Finally, he can have a normal life.

He can earn a living through his own abilities and no longer needs to live the kind of life he used to.

Zhan Ming knew best that he was able to be in this state entirely thanks to Tang Xue.

"Speaking of which, I would like to offer you two more drinks today. It is because of you that I would not be where I am today."

Zhan Ming didn't want to hide anything, so he spoke directly, and at the same time, he put his words into action by pouring two more cups of Daughter's Red wine.

"Then let's toast to our Prime Minister's wife, who not only rescued me from this hellhole but also showed me the way!"

Zhan Ming wasn't one to mince words; he spoke his mind directly.

How could Song Tangxue possibly refuse? She drank it all in one gulp and said...

"Although I helped you, if you didn't have the determination yourself, it would be difficult for others to change you, so you are the biggest contributor."

"Yes, if you didn't have any skills, you wouldn't have gotten to where you are today."

Meng Youyu shared the same sentiment, never expecting that in just a few months, their lives would have undergone such a dramatic transformation.

Zhan Ming knew in his heart that if he hadn't met Song Tangxue, he would have been a rat who could never see the light of day for the rest of his life.

Before she could even finish speaking, Song Tangxue interrupted.

"I specially invited you two here today because I was too busy on my wedding day and couldn't make it to you. I've prepared a small feast to apologize."

After she finished speaking, she filled the glass again.

Zhan Ming said, "I couldn't be there to congratulate you in person that day because of something else. I regret it now, but I'm glad you don't mind."

“You’re off to do something important, so why would I mind? This is the best gift for me.”

Song Tangxue answered without hesitation, unaware that Zhan Ming had made up an excuse.

Zhan Ming was well aware that some secrets could only be buried in one's heart for a lifetime and were not suitable to see the light of day.

He only needed to know it in his heart, so he didn't point it out afterwards, but instead said...

"Well, you're quite considerate to have called us out."

While the group was enjoying themselves, Song Tangli was making a decision.

It's almost noon...

A cold glint flashed in her eyes, but Xiaoyao remained calm and composed as he spoke.

"This servant will not influence the Crown Princess's thoughts. If you are unwilling, then this servant will abandon the plan."

"It's impossible to reason with a damned devil. My mother thinks she's lived her whole life in the backyard and understands all these sordid things. How ridiculous."