Jiang Shuyue nodded. "You're right, but it's easy to make money in the capital. While we're young, we should earn as much as we can."
Nangong Zeyue: "..."
This money-grubber.
Jiang Shuyue smiled sweetly and turned her head to look at the thick night outside the window.
"You don't understand. In another spacetime outside the galaxy, people there have to start rolling as soon as they land, until they are eliminated."
What is a roll?
Nangong Zeyue saw that Jiang Shuyue's eyes were clear, not like the words spoken in a drunken stupor.
Jiang Shuyue thought for a moment and said, "For example, if you need five taels of silver to hire a helper, another person says he only needs four taels of silver to do the same work."
"You're talking about competition, but isn't that taking away other people's jobs?"
Jiang Shuyue picked up her teacup and took a sip. "This level of competition isn't enough to achieve the desired effect. What's most terrifying is that some people say they only need one or two taels of silver to do the same work."
"How can anyone live like this? We have to go to the government office to report this to the authorities."
Nangong Zeyue was speechless with astonishment.
"Reporting to the authorities requires a charge, right? What crime are you accusing him of?" A complex emotion flashed across Jiang Shuyue's eyes.
Thinking of how she studied from a young age and worked as an adult in her previous life, leaving her no time for romance, I felt a deep sadness.
Having traveled to this remote and obscure place, she also experienced loneliness and confusion.
Only after having her sweet and gentle son did she gradually feel that there was hope for the future.
Nangong Zeyue was born with a heart that wanted to speak out against injustice. He said dejectedly, "If I find anyone in the restaurant with such thoughts, I will definitely not hire them."
"You don't use that kind of person because you have a sense of justice, while other shopkeepers would love to have one."
Nangong Zeyue was both angry and helpless. "This is outrageous!"
Then she asked, "Moon Lady, did you read this from a travelogue?"
Jiang Shuyue smiled faintly: "Would you like to hear a story from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio?"
"No, this story is suffocating. A love story between a fox spirit and a scholar would be much more interesting." Nangong Zeyue put down her wine glass and waved her hand repeatedly.
"Moon Maiden, tell me the story of the fox spirit who attained enlightenment and then spent her time with the scholar under the flowers and moon."
Seeing Nangong Zeyue's expectant look, Jiang Shuyue smiled and said, "I'm a little scared to tell a story from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio so late at night. Let's change to a time-travel story instead."
"Okay, as long as it's not a story about scrolls, it's fine."
Nangong Zeyue felt that the stories Yueniang told were much more exciting than those told by the storytellers in the tavern, and she never tired of listening to them.
Jiang Shuyue took a sip of tea and began to speak slowly.
"Once upon a time, in a remote mountain village..."
Jiang Shuyue's story spans from "Transmigration, Pampered Genius Little Doctor Consort" to "Jinli Descends! The Royal Family Sends Eight Thousand Secret Guards to Fight for It".
Nangong Zeyue listened with rapt attention, and before she knew it, the two of them had finished the entire jar of wine.
When Qiuju brought the food over, both of their faces were flushed.
"Miss, Young Master Nangong, please have some more vegetable porridge to soothe your stomach."
Qiuju rarely saw her young mistress drinking, and she didn't know exactly how much her mistress could drink.
Jiang Shuyue waved her hand, "I can't eat anymore. I feel a little dizzy. I'm going back to my room."
"Miss, I'll accompany you inside."
Nangong Zeyue also stood up. "Moon Lady, you should rest early. I'm going back to the next room too."
Stepping out of the warm pavilion, Nangong Zeyue looked up at the sky.
The moonlight is bright tonight, and the vast sky is filled with twinkling stars.
"Does time travel involve traveling through the stars?"
"No, that's too far. If it lands on the ground, it'll be a meat patty."
At that moment, a tall and upright figure stood under the eaves not far away.
"Master, Young Master Nangong has returned. Shall I go and send someone to deliver a message?"
The two entered through the main gate tonight, and Xiao Jingzhao deliberately stopped the servant who was about to come in to deliver a message.
Xiao Jingzhao made a hand gesture.
Xiang Yang understood immediately. After watching Nangong Zeyue walk away, he walked towards Gao Mu and Cang Yun's residence.
Tonight, Sui Sui is staying at Cining Palace. Xiao Jingzhao had dinner with Sui Sui, but the Empress Dowager used the excuse of giving Sui Sui a bath to kick him out of Cining Palace.
After much deliberation, he still felt that Lin Xiangzhi's words made sense.
He had to appear before Yue Niang frequently, just like the saying "being near the water tower, one gets the moon first." If he didn't see her for too long, she would forget his existence.
Inside the room, Qiuju helped Jiang Shuyue wash up and change into her nightgown.
"Miss, I'll go and make a bowl of hangover soup."
Jiang Shuyue walked to the window and opened it. The cold wind blew on her cheeks, cool and refreshing, like eating a bowl of frozen watermelon on a summer day, which felt extremely comfortable.
She turned her head and said, "No need to cook, I'm not drunk, I'm just a little hot. A cool breeze makes me feel much better."
"You're married now, go back to your room and rest. Nangong Zeyue lives next door. The capital is peaceful now, so Gao Mu doesn't need to patrol every night."
Qiu Ju was newly married, and the couple eagerly awaited nightfall. Jiang Shuyue couldn't possibly keep her in the room for long.
"But……"
"No buts, look at me, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"
Jiang Shuyue spread her arms and spun around in place. Seeing that she was standing firmly on her feet, Qiuju left with peace of mind.
After being exposed to the cold wind, a dizzy feeling washed over me.
"Oh no, the aftereffects of this wine are kicking in."
Jiang Shuyue quickly closed the window, and with a thought, she flashed into the space.
No, what if Qiuju is worried and comes back to check on her?
I can't sleep in the space tonight.
Jiang Shuyue had no choice but to leave the space and head towards the bed.
My head was spinning as I slept on the pillow, and drowsiness washed over me.
A moment later, Jiang Shuyue quickly fell asleep.
Outside the door, Xiao Jingzhao coughed lightly, but no one inside responded.
The curtain rustled softly, and he went inside.
The temperature inside the room wasn't very warm. Looking up at the soft couch, I saw the charcoal in the brazier flickering.
He went over, picked up the pliers, and added a few pieces of charcoal.
He called out towards the bed, "Moon Lady, are you asleep?"
No one answered; only the sound of even breathing could be heard.
Xiao Jingzhao walked towards the bed, a faint smell of alcohol lingering in the air.
The candlelight was burning before the bed when, with a "pop," the wick burst open.
Xiao Jingzhao picked up the scissors on the table and cut off the flower at the top of the lamp wick, instantly brightening the room.
Through the gauze curtains, one could vaguely see the sleeping beauty.
As if possessed, Xiao Jingzhao lifted the gauze curtain, revealing her beautiful face in its entirety.
Her bright eyes were closed, and her red lips were slightly upturned.
Her cheeks were flushed like peach blossoms in March, and the blankets covering her body resembled mountains, rising and falling, like a beautiful painting.
"Moon Maiden!" Xiao Jingzhao couldn't help but call out softly.
Looking at the sleeping beauty in front of him, Xiao Jingzhao's Adam's apple bobbed.
"hot."
Jiang Shuyue murmured as she pulled one arm out from under the quilt.
The sleeve of his nightgown was lifted up, revealing skin as smooth as jade. Xiao Jingzhao's breath hitched, and he quickly turned his face away, groping to put that dazzling arm back under the covers.
Just as his hand touched her smooth skin, Jiang Shuyue let out a soft moan and turned over, instinctively grabbing his wrists with both hands.
Xiao Jingzhao slowly turned around and saw that the sleeping girl was hugging his wrist as a pillow.
With such a warm and soft beauty right before my eyes... who could resist...?
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