Su Yushan originally wanted to meet with Zheng Lin and give him a good scolding, but she suddenly remembered that the Empress Dowager already knew about her engagement with Zheng Lin. If she met with Zheng Lin again, even if it was for her sister's sake, the Empress Dowager would definitely use it as an excuse to criticize her once she found out.

Since this method didn't work, she had to think of another way: avoid meeting Zheng Lin and take the opportunity to put pressure on him.

It would be difficult for her to do it alone; she needed Hongli's help. She told Hongli about her plan, and he readily agreed, happy to cooperate with her.

After recounting this, Yu Shan's worried brows relaxed. She moved closer to Hongli, took the initiative to embrace him, buried her face in his chest, and rubbed against him gently like a cat.

"Although this incident made me very angry, I was still very happy to meet my sister while shopping at the market today. Thank you for arranging all of this for me."

It felt so good to be hugged by her. Hongli lowered his eyes, his slender fingers gently running through her hair, and asked in a low voice with dissatisfaction, "Just a verbal thank you?"

Su Yushan snorted, "I knew you were going to say that."

She chuckled and asked sweetly, "So what do you want?"

He couldn't stand her soft, sweet voice; every time he heard it, he couldn't help but hug her tighter, wanting to crush her in his arms, and whisper in her ear.

You should know better than anyone what I want.

She knew perfectly well that he wasn't thinking anything good right now. "You're overthinking it. I can't be sure."

“Then let’s try them one by one…” As he spoke, Hongli’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, his fiery gaze lingering boldly on her face, and his large hand began to trace her curves inch by inch, causing Su Yushan to let out a soft cry.

But instead of backing away, she moved even closer to him, tilting her chin up and taking his earlobe into her mouth.

He loved watching her shy yet emboldened to be mischievous. Hongli was deeply moved and no longer wanted to endure it. He took the initiative and guided her himself.

Su Yushan enjoyed the arrangement and let him take the lead.

The bright moonlight outside the window reflected on the shimmering water, sparkling with a tranquil silver glow. The summer night at the Mountain Resort was refreshingly cool, while inside the tent, it was as warm and cozy as fire...

The next morning, Zheng Lin was busy at his shop when Li Yu suddenly arrived. Zheng Lin knew he was a close associate of the emperor, so he greeted him with a smile and welcomed him inside.

"Please feel free to look around, Eunuch Li."

Besides the emperor, officials and palace servants could also buy things on this street during this period, provided that they avoided the emperor's presence and did not disturb his enjoyment.

Zheng Lin thought Li Yu had come to choose jewelry, but to his surprise, Li Yu said:

"Manager Zheng, your shop can't stay open, it has to close. Pack your things quickly! You must leave the Summer Palace before dark."

Zheng Lin's smile froze, and he looked surprised. "Wasn't it supposed to be the 20th? It's only been five or six days, it hasn't expired yet, why are you closing?"

"This is His Majesty's will, but I don't know the specific reasons."

Li Yu laughed it off, not telling the truth. Zheng Lin then stuffed a few gold beads into his hands, saying, "Please enlighten me, Eunuch Li."

Li Yu was very tight-lipped; he wouldn't reveal anything he shouldn't say, no matter how much he was offered. But the Emperor had specifically instructed him to casually let slip a few words, so Li Yu pretended to succumb to the temptation of gold and whispered to him:

"I heard that Consort Chun lost her temper last night, so His Majesty ordered me to come and deliver the message today."

Last night, Yu Chan didn't say anything to him when she returned. He was busy settling accounts and didn't have time to ask. Now that this has happened so suddenly, Zheng Lin thought about it for a moment and considered a possibility, but he wasn't sure. He asked her indirectly...

Why is the Imperial Concubine angry?

"I really don't know about that. I only heard Her Majesty say that you should go back and take good care of the guests at home. Young Madam Zheng doesn't need to leave; she can stay at the palace to accompany Her Majesty."

The guest? Yu Shan's so-called guest probably refers to Miss Xu, right? It seems that Yu Chan has already told her sister about this, which is why Yu Shan is angry and the Emperor has issued the order to expel the guest.

Thinking of this, Zheng Lin was not displeased; on the contrary, he felt that this was a great opportunity!

The emperor's order had been issued, and there was no room for reversal. So Zheng Lin began to have people pack up the goldware and luggage in the shop.

Yu Chan was completely unaware of what was happening. Her sister suddenly sent someone to pick her up and closed the shop. She was totally bewildered and had no idea what was going on.

Li Yu stepped forward and said with a soft smile, "Young Madam, don't be afraid. Her Majesty said that you should just follow her arrangements, and everything will be alright."

Zheng Lin also advised, "It's rare for you to see your sister, so spend more time with her. I'll take care of things at home."

He's always been soft-hearted; can he really solve this?

Yu Chan no longer dared to place any hope in him. Her sister's sudden decision caught her off guard, but she believed that her sister's arrangement was definitely for her benefit. She then packed her bags and went to Huanbi Island with Li Yu.

Upon arriving at the West Warm Pavilion, Yu Chan voiced her doubts, "Sister, what do you mean by this? I don't understand. Won't the Zheng family be ridiculed for closing the door so suddenly? Won't it affect their business?"

Even though people were bullying her like this, she was still thinking about the Zheng family. Su Yushan secretly sighed that her younger sister was truly too kind.

"Silly girl, I'm putting pressure on the Zheng family! This is to make them understand that if they dare to bully you, they can forget about having a peaceful life! The Zheng family can do business with the royal family purely because you are my sister. Without your connection, what right would they have to open a shop in the Summer Palace?"

“But I’ve been living here all along, which isn’t in accordance with the rules! I don’t want to put you in a difficult position, sister.”

“Where else can you stay if you don’t stay here? If you go back to the Zheng family with Zheng Lin, Zheng’s mother will definitely complain about you again. You’re too gentle and won’t argue back, so you’ll suffer again. How can I help you if I’m by your side?” To dispel her sister’s concerns, Su Yushan comforted her.

"His Majesty knows about this matter and has already given his approval. There are many houses on Huanbi Island, including a South Courtyard. You can just stay in the South Courtyard without any worries."

Yu Chan had no better options at the moment, so she could only follow her sister's arrangements and stay here temporarily. As for what would happen to Zheng Lin, she couldn't predict and could only wait and see.

Now, Zheng Lin suddenly returned home, which surprised both Master Zheng and Madam Zheng. They asked him why he had come back early.

Having finally found an excuse, Zheng Lin seized the opportunity and made a big deal out of it, "What else could it be? My mother did something good, insisting on taking a concubine for me, which offended the Imperial Concubine. In a fit of anger, the Emperor shut down our shop."

Madam Zheng didn't realize she had done anything wrong. "What's wrong with taking a concubine? It's been ten years, and Yu Chan still can't give birth to a son. If I don't let you take a concubine, do you want our Zheng family line to end?"

With a sneer, Zheng Lin retorted, "Go ahead and take more concubines. Whether the family line will end or not is hard to say, but our Zheng family's source of income will definitely be cut off. You've offended the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine. Do you think you'll have a good life in the future?"

Not only will the shops at the Summer Palace be closed, but in a few days, the shops in the capital will probably have to shut down too. Mother, you should pack your bags! We're going back to our hometown in Suzhou to starve!