Shang Changge: "Does anyone know the name of the woman who was being affectionate with General Xiao, and where she lives?"

She didn't care about anything else; all she cared about was whether her identity had been exposed.

Qingyao was also concerned about this, so she had someone inquire about it in great detail, and shook her head:

All we know is that the girl calls herself Jiaojiao, but someone saw her leaving the Drunken Flower Pavilion with her maid.

So now everyone's saying that girl is from a prostitute's background.

Shang Changge realized she had underestimated the public's ability to gossip and share gossip. She and Xiao Ji had only stood on the street for a short while.

Surprisingly, some people could remember her face and even dig up the fact that she came from the Drunken Flower Brothel.

Her slender, fair fingers tossed the hot spring water, and she sighed, seemingly annoyed but mostly playful:

"If you get involved with prostitutes, wouldn't your reputation be even worse?"

Qingyao didn't reply, but asked someone to bring a dry towel and started wringing out her master's hair.

The little girl was harboring a lot of resentment. Her master and she were having a nice shopping trip when the general had to show up and interfere.

Fortunately, the master was disguised in such a delicate and coquettish manner that no one recognized her; otherwise, things would have been troublesome.

After bathing,

Shang Changge went to the study to look at the account books. Whether the favor the original owner received over the past twenty-two years was genuine or feigned, it all made sense.

The rewards were all real, and there were many shops of all kinds.

Only Shang Changge and Qingyao were in the study. Shang Changge was looking through the account books of a jewelry store called 'Huaguang'.

Qingyao, on the other hand, was organizing and summarizing, because the original owner never cared about these things.

Therefore, the account books that Shang Changge had requested to be submitted after the rectification were exceptionally numerous, piled up like a small mountain.

When it was convenient for the master and servant to talk, Qingyao asked about things that were difficult to ask in the bath earlier:

When does the princess plan to go see Manniang again?

The lovesickness poison that Man Niang was afflicted with was actually the same poison that Jing Xiuming had given Shang Changge in his previous medicine.

The only difference is that the people who poisoned them were different, and the methods of poisoning were also different.

Before leaving, Jing Xiuming left behind a prescription for an antidote to lovesickness, as well as thirty pills that he had personally prepared.

Take one pill each time a headache occurs, and no more than two pills per day. Once the headache stops and the lovesickness subsides, the problem is solved.

They only gave Man Niang three pills, euphemistically calling it a "test drug".

If Manniang doesn't believe them, then let her try it first. If the medicine works, Manniang will naturally believe it.

Then they'll go to the Drunken Flower Pavilion again and kidnap the beautiful older sister who belonged to the original male protagonist from the book, taking her home to use for themselves.

Shang Changge: "No rush."

They're the ones who need the antidote for lovesickness, so why are they in such a hurry? Why make the pretty lady anxious?

Then, without her saying or doing anything, the pretty older sister will pack her little bag and obediently go home with her.

Yes,

She planned to have Manniang leave the Drunken Flower Brothel and come with her; the beautiful older sister smelled wonderful.

A beautiful woman who can cast nightmares with her pipa music is even more appealing; she's truly talented.

Only a fool would refuse something for nothing, but Shang Changge would never be a fool.

Meanwhile, at the residence of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

Several noble ladies from official families were sitting in Yun Xiangrong's courtyard, drinking tea and chatting about the rumors about Xiao Ji that day.

As they chatted,

A young lady quickly glanced at Yun Xiangrong, then covered her face with a handkerchief and jokingly made a bold guess, speaking into the microphone:

"Sisters, do you think that girl named Jiaojiao might be our princess?"

Everyone was taken aback, but soon a noblewoman frowned slightly in disapproval:

"No way, I've heard rumors that that delicate girl behaves in a coquettish and spoiled manner."

She even shamelessly clung to the general in the street; none of this is like the usual behavior of our princess.”

Everyone thought about it and agreed.

The princess was always arrogant and looked down on everyone. Even when she was with them, she always maintained the airs of the eldest legitimate princess.

She looks at people with disdain and contempt, not to mention speaking in a coquettish and affected manner.

The topic failed to be sparked as desired.

The bold young lady could only laugh awkwardly and agree, not pressing the issue any further.

Everyone's not stupid; if they keep dwelling on it, their intention to smear the princess will be too obvious.

Even if the princess isn't truly favored by the emperor, as long as the crown prince remains the crown prince,

The Empress's family's power had not yet collapsed, and the princess was not someone these people could gossip about or mess with.

Yun Xiangrong: "I heard that Huaguang Pavilion has recently released several new jade bracelets and earrings. If any of you ladies are free this afternoon,..."

Why don't you stay for lunch in my yard, and then we can go take a look together..."

Yun Xiangrong spoke at the opportune moment, breaking the delicate atmosphere.

The ladies were all clever and tactful, and they readily agreed to chat about the new jewelry from Huaguang Pavilion.