"I think we should figure out why she caught the butterfly?" Actually, since I came back today, I've felt like I've missed something. At this moment, it suddenly dawned on me that I had forgotten about cause and effect.

“Yes! Why is she catching butterflies?” Zeyu repeated.

"Back then, we were both at Huamanlou. Could it be that Butterfly offended her somewhere? Now that she has power and influence, is she going to arrest Butterfly to get revenge?" Lan Yamei boldly speculated.

“It’s common for people to be jealous of each other in brothels, but Pei Feiyan is superior to Hu Die in every way to be favored by Murong Feng, so what is there to be jealous of?” Qiu Zeyu analyzed from a man’s perspective.

After all, a woman who can handle a powerful man is no ordinary woman! Whether it's looks, talent, or intelligence, she's top-notch.

"Jealousy over a man?" Lan Yamei murmured, her mind racing. "Is it possible that they both like the same man, and that's why they're enemies?"

"How could that be? The traditional Chinese virtues of obedience, submission, and chastity do not allow them to do that." In Qiu Zeyu's eyes, women in this era are very reserved. They do not easily express their love, hate, or grudges. All their emotions are buried deep in their hearts, especially love.

"But they used to be prostitutes!" Lan Yamei blurted out, then quickly explained, "I didn't mean to look down on them. I just said they are more open-minded, more willing to express their love, and brave enough to pursue it."

What she said wasn't without merit. Was there really some grudge between Pei Feiyan and Hu Die that made Pei Feiyan unable to let go of Hu Die for so many years, which led her to kill him?

"You should go to sleep first, it's very late. I'll try to investigate Pei Feiyan and Hu Die's past, and I'll let you know as soon as I have any news. Get some sleep!"

It was late at night, and all was quiet outside the window. It was inappropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room. Considering Lan Yamei's reputation, Qiu Zeyu quickly ended the conversation and left the room.

As she closed the door, she said, "Thank you for cooking noodles for me." A faint smile, full of affection.

Lan Ya Mei was practically melting; this man actually had such a sweet smile on his face.

The night passed peacefully, filled with erotic dreams, but the next morning I discovered I had started my period. Luckily, there was a supermarket nearby, so I quickly grabbed a sanitary pad and secretly put it on.

This time, they also provided genuine toothpaste and toothbrushes. I brushed my teeth thoroughly, washed my face, and moisturized my skin before heading downstairs feeling refreshed.

As soon as he stepped outside, Zhao Zhicheng stood at the door and said, "I also want to be struck by lightning!"

"Then good luck! I won't call you for meals?" Lan Yamei asked tentatively.

"May you achieve a breakthrough soon, and find happiness soon! See you later!" After saying that, he closed the door and went into deep thought.

The accountant had arrived, and Tie Niu and his six brothers were cleaning the shop, but Er Gou and his wife were nowhere to be seen. The vegetable delivery truck that came from the village that morning had already gone back.

"Er Gou and his wife haven't arrived yet?" Lan Ya Mei asked, taking a sip of her porridge.

Aunt Guan cooked the porridge early this morning. The number of patients has increased sharply in the past few days, and the two of them have been so busy that they haven't even gone home and have been staying at the clinic. Fortunately, there's a place to eat next door, otherwise they probably wouldn't even have time to have a hot meal.

At this moment, the two had finished their meal and were seeing patients at the clinic.

"I don't know what happened! They usually arrive the earliest, maybe they had something going on last night?" Tie Tou joked.

Everyone burst into laughter. Since none of them were married, and they saw the couple together all the time, it was a rare treat to make fun of them.

"Tie Tou, it's time you got married! Then you won't have to keep envying Er Gou and his wife anymore," Lan Ya Mei said with a laugh.

"My family has arranged a marriage for me, and we'll be getting married in the next couple of months. Manager Lan must come!" Tie Tou blushed and felt shy when he mentioned getting married.

The brothers chuckled and said, "Manager Lan, ever since we started earning money honestly and living upright lives in the shop, we've had so many matchmakers willing to come to our homes to propose marriage. Before, nobody wanted to marry their daughters to us."

"Great! That's wonderful!! Settling down and starting a career is the way to go. It's always been said that you should settle down before starting a career. Settling down means being filial to your parents! If you have someone suitable, hurry up and get married. I'll give you a break, keep your salaries, and even give you money for your weddings." Lan Yamei really liked these loyal and hardworking brothers.

Upon hearing this, the brothers erupted in joy, clapping and shouting.

Just as everyone was getting excited, government officials arrived, startling everyone, who quickly made way for them.

Because the two sides had dealt with each other before, the two policemen went straight up to Lan Ya Mei.

Lan Yamei's right eyelid was twitching uncontrollably. Had something happened? Who was in trouble?

The two constables, one holding a large sword at their waist and the other a large flatbread, seemed to have rushed through their meal without having time to eat, and asked, "Are you Manager Lan?"

"Yes, it is I. What brings you here, sir?" Lan Yamei remained seated, drinking her porridge, showing no excessive enthusiasm.

In this era, I've experienced quite a few things, big and small. Being overly enthusiastic and proactive will only lead to a passive situation. It's better to be aloof and tough, which will bring me real benefits.

"Come with us!" the two men said curtly, seeing there was no benefit to be gained.

"If you don't explain clearly, how can I go with you while I'm running a business?" Lan Yamei's eyelids twitched even more violently. Taking advantage of the action of flipping her hair, she smeared some saliva on her right eyelid, her heart pounding with panic.

"Do you have a couple named Er Gou working in your shop? This morning, the authorities received a report that they were murdered, and their bodies are currently in the county coroner's office. We've delivered the message. Do you think it's more important for Manager Lan to keep his business running, or to take a look at their bodies?" The two constables, who hadn't gotten any credit, spoke in a strange, unpleasant tone.

"What?! Er Gou and his wife were murdered?" Everyone present was shocked, exclaiming in unison. No! They roared out!

The two constables were startled. This was supposed to be a restaurant, but it felt like they'd stumbled into a bandit's den. Their arrogance immediately subsided, and they forced themselves to remain calm as they retreated, saying, "I've delivered the message."

The room was left with everyone dumbfounded! Er Gou and his wife, dead?

"Tie Tou, the shop is closed today! Take two brothers and hurry to the estate. I reckon Er Gou's mother has already received the news. If the county magistrate summons you for questioning, you go with them," Lan Ya Mei quickly instructed.

Tie Tou immediately went to do it.

Then he turned to the accountant and said, "I'm giving you the day off, but you'll still get paid. Go home and rest for a day. We'll let you know when you'll be back at work. Before you leave, please write a notice saying that something has come up and the shop will be closed for the next few days. We'll let you know when it will be open again."

After saying that, he turned to the remaining brothers and said, "You guys go to the clinic to help out. Tell them that the shop is upgrading its products and we're giving everyone a few days off. Don't let Aunt Guan and Uncle Ouyang know about Er Gou and the others for now; they're already busy enough."

Upon receiving the order, the brothers hurried to the clinic. The patients had all been informed before seeing the doctor, so the clinic was bustling with activity and peace.

Lan Yamei felt a pang of grief! After giving Zhao Zhicheng some instructions, she hurriedly rode her horse toward Lin'an City.