Liu Yingying smiled and shook her head.

She came from the 21st century, and her core belief is that everyone is equal. She simply can't put on that feudal master's airs.

Zhang Hui continued to list the examples for her.

“It’s rare for a county magistrate to emerge in Ningzhou for decades. However, when I was young, I lived in the neighboring county for a few years while doing business with my father. There was an old county magistrate living right across the street. I remember that the old lady was already over eighty years old at the time!”

"Every time I went out, I was surrounded by more than a dozen maids. Thinking about it now, it still feels impressive!"

"Actually, you don't need to envy others. You can do what they do and buy a few maids to serve you and have some fun..."

Liu Yingying smiled and teased her, then carried a bucket of freshly brewed milk tea out.

Zhang Hui blushed upon hearing this, "Oh dear! What are you saying? How could I be so lucky?"

After saying that, he quickly followed them out to help.

The skewers in the shop were almost sold out, but there were still many people queuing outside.

Although there is now a delivery team, the number of people is limited, and they are mainly responsible for delivering to other more distant districts. As a result, people in the northern district still have to come and queue up on their own.

Fortunately, they're all within the same area and not far apart...

Liu Yingying placed a large bucket of steaming hot milk tea at the stall.

The sweet aroma of milk tea in winter immediately attracted a lot of people to watch.

An older woman holding a child's hand asked curiously, "Boss Liu, what is this? It smells so good, my child is drooling over it..."

The others joined in the laughter, saying, "Boss Liu is so clever and skillful, he must have invented something new this time!"

Liu Yingying smiled and said, "Everyone, please be patient and listen to me first. This is my newly invented milk tea. You can choose any three toppings according to your own preferences."

Upon closer inspection, everyone saw that the winnowing basket by the windowsill contained about a dozen different ingredients, including peanuts, sesame seeds, and candied fruit…

"Today is the first day of our milk tea trial operation. I've discussed it with the ladies in the shop, and we've decided to offer free milk tea samples to everyone today."

"If you all find it delicious, you must come back and patronize my business again!"

"If there's anything you're not satisfied with, please let us know, and we'll definitely make improvements based on your tastes!"

Liu Yingying is a businesswoman who fully respects her customers, and these people were very pleased with her words.

"No wonder Boss Liu is so successful. Such a beautiful, kind-hearted, and charming woman deserves the God of Wealth's favor!"

Soon, the large bucket of milk tea was empty, and all the ingredients had been distributed.

A cup of steaming hot, sweet milk tea in this winter makes you feel warm and comfortable all over.

Many people were still not satisfied after finishing one cup and wanted to drink more, but Liu Yingying dissuaded them.

"While milk tea is delicious, too much of a good thing can be bad. From now on, each person will be limited to one cup of milk tea per day at our store!"

"Boss Liu, you haven't said how much a cup costs yet?"

"The basic cup is ten coins! You can add an extra topping for two coins." Liu Yingying's voice fell crisply.

People outside are starting to complain again that the milk tea is too expensive…

"Twenty coins can buy a pound of pork, but this cup of milk tea costs ten coins. It's almost robbery!"

Of course, everyone was just venting, since buying and selling things requires mutual consent.

They were unwilling to pay, and Liu Yingying wouldn't forcibly take their money.

And if someone pays for it, it just means that her milk tea is worth the price!

As the shop's goods gradually sold out, the crowd dispersed.

Liu Yingying, Zhang Hui, and the others began cleaning, preparing to close the shop...

Unbeknownst to anyone, a pair of cold, sinister eyes were fixed on the busy figures inside a carriage across the street.

"Young master, I have investigated all the information about Lady Liu. Do you know how she originally obtained the title of Lady of the Township?"

Shangguan Ren withdrew his gaze, pinching the bridge of his nose with his fingertips. "Continue!"

Ziyu shrank back and continued, "After gaining your trust, she joined forces with the government to capture Xijiu Mountain... Later, you were thrown into a death row, but she was granted the title of Lady of Lihe Township by the imperial court. How glorious she was!"

These were things Shangguan Ren was unaware of; back in the prison, he had also thought he was doomed.

Unexpectedly, the Shangguan family suddenly approached him and told him that he was actually the grandson of the Duke of Jing!

The idea that princes are subject to the same laws as commoners is simply laughable.

If he were just Meng Renhun, a bandit from Xijiu Mountain, then he would surely die!

But if he were a member of the Shangguan family, then his grandfather and father would use all their resources to rescue him…

However, ever since he changed his name to Shangguan Ren, he has been constantly dealing with various powerful figures in the capital, as well as many trivial matters such as the Duke of Jing's mansion.

I simply don't have the extra energy to pay attention to what's happening with Liu Yingying.

He had originally thought that he would settle accounts with Liu Yingying sooner or later, but he never expected that day to come so soon!

She actually dared to come to the capital!

"Then why is she in the capital?"

Ziyu glanced carefully at his expression, then explained, "Do you still remember Lord Shen from Furong County?"

"Hmm!" Shangguan Ren nodded with a gloomy expression.

He would never forget that Liu Yingying betrayed him by colluding with Shen Shangxu from the inside!

"Not long ago, Shen Shangxu was imprisoned for offending Lin Shichang, the magistrate of Ningzhou. That Liu family came to the capital to get him out of prison!"

Before Ziyu could finish speaking, it felt as if something in the air had suddenly exploded...

"Crack!" Shangguan Ren suddenly clenched his fists; at this moment, he was on the verge of a breakdown.

For the first time, she betrayed herself for that person!

The second time, she traveled thousands of miles to the capital to save that person!

"Good! Very good! Now all my enemies are gathered right under my nose, so I will grant their wish and send them all to the Yellow Springs!"

Ziyu whispered a reminder: "Young Master has only just been recognized by the Duke of Jing's mansion and has not yet established himself in the capital. It is not advisable to make any rash moves at the moment!"

One sentence pulled Shangguan Ren, who was blinded by anger, back to reality.

Seeing that he had taken her advice, Ziyu continued, "Besides, both Shen Shangxu and Liu Shi have seen you before. If someone recognizes you... then what about your former identity..."

The rest of the words were taboo for the entire Duke Jing's mansion and Shangguan Ren, so Ziyu dared not say any more.

But Guan Ren could actually understand the meaning.

"Go and find out if the Liu family has any enemies!"

Ziyu immediately understood his master's intention, "Yes!"

Liu Yingying returned to her residence early, but for some reason, an ominous feeling lingered in her heart all day…

Xue Ye has rarely gone to the shop to help out lately; he always leaves early and returns late, and it's unclear what he's busy with.

Liu Yingying gave him a lot of personal space and almost never questioned these things, letting him do as he pleased...