Madam Zhang has recently started frequenting brothels again, this time with her mother-in-law. Every day, when Master Zhang goes to his office, he hitches a ride with his mother and daughter-in-law in their carriage, dropping them off at the brothel before going to his own shift.

“Why can’t you go one day less? You’re pregnant, it’s not safe for you to be traveling every day,” said Master Zhang in the carriage.

"Isn't it hot at home? Your wife suffers so much in the summer with her big belly. She finally has a cool place. Shut up, or you're not coming home today."

Before Madam Zhang could speak, Zhang Da Guan Ren's mother became displeased. Her son was indeed clueless about romance, and she hadn't expected him to be so dim-witted. She wondered how he had even passed the imperial examination.

"Mother, my husband is just worried about me, please don't be angry with him."

Master Zhang nodded without saying a word.

Okay, okay, you two go, he'll pick you up tonight.

"Little sister, how much ice did your family stockpile last year? You use it every day, can you afford it?" Madam Zhang asked Chunying from her recliner.

When she arrived, she saw several large blocks of ice surrounding the kitchen in the backyard. In the sweltering summer heat, the kitchen was the worst place to suffer, and Zhang's mother and Er Ya were drenched in sweat every day.

The little dumpling felt sorry for them, so it made several huge ice blocks and put them in. There were raging flames in front and a cool breeze behind. It was all thanks to the spiritual spring that these two people were able to take good care of their bodies, otherwise they would have gotten sick when they got old.

The young woman, now a married woman, didn't style her hair today. Huo Xiaocheng said she could style it however she wanted, however she liked. Besides, Chunying looked really beautiful with her hair down, making the young man's heart flutter.

The girl's red lips parted slightly.

"Yes, it's not stockpiled; this ice is made."

"Made?" Mrs. Zhang exclaimed in surprise.

"The building should start selling ice in a few days. You can come and buy it then, and it will be cheaper with your agate card."

"really?"

Even though the Zhang family was a wealthy household, summers were still very difficult for them. Ice was something that no one would sell, because families who could afford to store ice were not short of money, but what they stored up each year was not enough.

"Yes, then my sister won't have such a hard time at night."

Mrs. Zhang touched her belly and spoke to her unborn child.

"My baby is so lucky!"

The eldest son of the Wang family brought his mother to Pingyang County once again. There was no other reason than that his mother insisted on seeing He Qingzhu.

"Mom, why do you insist on seeing her? She's just a business acquaintance."

"Just friends?"

"hold head high……"

Wang Buyou clearly lacked confidence, lowering his head slightly as he spoke, before continuing...

"She doesn't even know what I do yet."

"What is it? You're a straightforward young man, so tell me."

She doesn't know how I feel yet.

Madam Wang frowned as she looked at her son. He was quite good-looking. The Wang family was relatively wealthy, though not the type to wield power and influence, they were still a well-known and respected family.

Why don't you just say it directly?

She was a little anxious, and then she spoke.

"I won't say anything, I'll just take a look at that girl, it won't hinder your future development."

And so, Wang Buyou brought his mother to the brothel.

"Oh, isn't this Young Master Wang? What brings you here today?" Ah Cai hurriedly stepped forward to greet him. This was the God of Wealth; serving him well would bring a generous reward.

"Wow, it's so cool in your building?"

It felt like a different season inside the Fengyue Tower than outside. Stepping inside, a refreshing breeze greeted Wang Buyou, making him feel that even breathing was easier.

"The owner wants the guests to have more fun, and at the same time, he is considerate of the girls in the building. Everyone should be comfortable."

Young Master Wang nodded, and Madam Wang entered and looked around. This was the brothel described by Zhao Nian'ang; it looked very grand. She wondered if the girls were there today, and whether she would be fortunate enough to see them.

"Young Master Wang, it's been a long time."

Wang Buyou looked in the direction of the voice and saw her standing there like the tallest bamboo in the bamboo forest, looking down at him. She was holding what should be this month's account book. Compared to the girls in the brothel, her beauty paled in comparison, but in Wang Buyou's eyes, she was the most eye-catching.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

With her own son's voice fading, Madam Wang looked up, and realized that this must be the owner of Huaxuetang.

"Is Young Master Wang still with Master He today?" Ah Cai asked, bowing.

Wang Buyou nodded, and only after He Qingzhu disappeared behind the railing did he pull his mother upstairs together.

Madam Wang was somewhat reluctant to walk with him; her son's thoughts were written all over his face, he really didn't try to hide it from anyone.

"The ice at Fengyue Tower is plentiful, more than at my house."

The woman listened to her biological son's opening remarks and felt a little worried. At this rate, would she ever get to eat tea served by her daughter-in-law in her lifetime?

"The Fengyue Pavilion will start selling ice in the second half of the month, but only in the vicinity of the border town," He Qingzhu told him.

"Huh? Won't the ice on the road melt?"

"No, they have their own methods."

"Then we should also prepare some for Huaxuetang in Biancheng, so that the ladies and young ladies will be more willing to come."

He Qingzhu spoke to him while typing in her abacus.

"good."

Wang Buyou didn't disturb her anymore, as if just watching her do the accounting was enough to calm one's mind.