As soon as she got into the carriage, Pei Lanyi immediately ordered someone to investigate Liu Yingying's recent movements.

After learning that Liu Yingying had expanded her food delivery business and taken her small snack business to a higher level,

Enraged, Pei Lanyi smashed several exquisite and expensive teacups inside the room!

The maids were so frightened they didn't dare breathe, afraid of angering their ruthless master...

Just then, a maidservant came in to announce, "Young Master Shangguan has arrived!"

"Brother Ren is here?"

Upon hearing that Shangguan Ren had come to the mansion, Pei Lanyi couldn't help but show a touch of girlish shyness on her face.

"Go quickly and tell Brother Ren to wait in the flower hall. I'll change my clothes and come out right away!"

Pei Lanyi ordered her maid to bring her favorite moon-shimmering brocade dress with flowing sleeves, and sat down at her dressing table to begin carefully putting on her makeup…

Although Shangguan Ren was actually only the illegitimate son of the Duke of Jing, he wasn't even considered a son born out of wedlock.

But he is the only son of the Crown Prince!

The fact that the Duke of Jing's mansion found him not long ago is a clear indication to the world that Shangguan Ren will be the heir of the Duke's mansion!

Moreover, Pei Lanyi had already secretly fallen for him when they first met.

After all, who wouldn't admire an outstanding man like Brother Ren?

Today, all the adults in the Pei family were out. After Shangguan Ren visited Old Madam Pei, he was taken directly to the flower hall.

The flower hall was elegantly furnished, but Shangguan Ren had no interest in appreciating it. He simply sat back in his chair, holding a pigeon-blood jade pendant in his hand, his expression slightly sinister, and it was unclear what he was thinking...

A moment later, a clear female voice drifted from afar.

"Brother Ren, what brings you here?"

In the instant he looked up, Shangguan Ren completely concealed the gloom in his eyes, revealing a gentle and affectionate smile. He stood up and looked at the girl who was running towards him, lifting her skirt.

"Yi'er, slow down, don't fall!"

"Hmph, I'm not a child, how could I fall?" Pei Lanyi said coquettishly as she came up to him.

Shangguan Ren reached out and affectionately stroked the tip of her delicate nose. "That's right, my Yi'er has come of age and is no longer a child!"

"Brother Ren, you're so naughty!" Pei Lanyi immediately blushed.

According to the agreement between the two families, Pei Lanyi would be married immediately after she came of age.

But now, several months have passed since her coming-of-age ceremony, and her grandfather still refuses to budge.

Pei Lanyi learned some of the reasons from her father.

The grandfather felt that although Shangguan Ren was the heir of the Duke of Jing's mansion, he was, after all, a son of a concubine whose birth mother was unknown.

Moreover, he had only been recognized by the Duke's mansion for half a year, and his character and conduct still needed to be examined...

In fact, the old master of the Pei family's considerations were not without reason, but Pei Lanyi, who was caught up in love, could not think of so much.

She only blamed her grandfather for dragging Ren-gege along like that…

There were no outsiders in the flower hall. Shangguan Ren pulled Pei Lanyi into his arms, and Pei Lanyi half-heartedly pressed her face against his chest...

After the two cuddled for a while, Shangguan Ren finally said, "Actually, I wanted to come and see you before leaving the capital!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Lanyi suddenly raised her head and looked at him; "What's wrong... Brother Ren, where are you going?"

Shangguan Ren looked deeply into her eyes and explained, "It's an assignment arranged by His Majesty. He ordered me to travel to the Jianghuai and Huai provinces. I don't know when I'll be able to return to the capital. I'm afraid I won't be able to stop missing you!"

Hearing such sweet words, Pei Lanyi almost collapsed into his arms, and then grumbled somewhat resentfully.

"If only I were a man, I could go to Jianghuai with you!"

She spoke very seriously, but it made Shangguan Ren laugh.

"Silly girl, if you were a man, who would bear my children and manage the household affairs?"

Pei Lanyi persisted, then suddenly seemed to remember something, "Who knows when you'll be back? You didn't even know I was being bullied in the capital!"

"Silly girl, who in the entire capital would dare to bully you?"

Shangguan Ren thought she was just being coquettish, so he hugged her even tighter.

Unexpectedly, the next second, Pei Lanyi said in a fierce tone, "Why not?"

"That wretched woman from the backwaters not only doesn't respect me, but she also dares to make me unhappy time and time again! I wish I could kill her!"

From Shangguan Ren's perspective, Pei Lanyi's expression was somewhat ferocious when she said those words.

A hint of disgust flashed subtly in his eyes, but he had no choice but to patiently ask.

"What's the name of the person who offended you? Tell me and I'll teach her a lesson for you!"

"Liu Yingying!" Pei Lan spat out the three words through gritted teeth.

The moment he heard that name, Shangguan Ren's mind seemed to explode.

Of the mixed emotions, hatred and resentment were the strongest!

Pei Lanyi was still saying something in his ear, but he seemed not to hear a single word...

"Brother Ren, you have no idea how cunning and treacherous that bitch is!"

"Last time, even the Dali Temple was alerted, but she still managed to escape unscathed!"

"Where is she now?" This was the first question Shangguan Ren asked after regaining his senses.

Pei Lanyi didn't notice anything amiss and snorted angrily, "Beicheng, the famous Sister Liu's skewers stall in the capital that's been all the rage lately is run by that bitch!"

People from the Duke of Jing's mansion often ordered takeout from there to eat at home, but Shangguan Ren never expected that the shop was actually opened by Liu Yingying!

At that moment, he had only one extremely strong thought in his mind.

Go to the north of the city to personally confirm whether it really is that woman!

After calming Pei Lanyi down, Shangguan Ren left the Pei residence and rode directly towards the northern part of the city...

The kitchen of Sister Liu's skewers shop.

Liu Yingying is brewing the ingredients for milk tea, including various soft, sweet, and delicious glutinous rice balls...

This is her next new business.

Since the food delivery market has already opened up, it would be a bit monotonous to only sell skewers after a while.

However, if it is sold together with milk tea, it will be very attractive, at least in the short term.

"Achoo!" Liu Yingying sneezed again.

I don't know what's wrong with me today, I've been sneezing since the afternoon, and my eyelids keep twitching.

She couldn't help but wonder to herself, "Is God planning something big for her?"

When Zhang Hui came in and saw this, she said with some concern, "Since winter began, many people have caught colds. Yingying, if you're not feeling well, you should go back and rest. We'll be watching over the work at the shop!"

Liu Yingying laughed and said, "How could I be so precious? Back in the countryside, I've done all sorts of dirty and hard work..."

Zhang Hui sighed, "You're now a county magistrate bestowed by the imperial court, shouldn't you buy two maids to serve you? You should act like a county magistrate's wife!"