“That’s right, Cen Xi, Zhenxiulou can make a lot of money in a year. Now it’s no longer part of the Wen family, so we can’t let that treacherous minister have it. Keep it. You still have to support me. How will you support me if you don’t have money?”
After Wen Qi finished speaking, Wen Qihe quickly spoke up, afraid that Cen Xi would refuse again.
“Yes, Cen Xi, I also think you should accept it. You’ve already been taken advantage of by that jerk, it would be a loss not to accept it.”
Zhu Yanniang quickly chimed in, saying that she had heard of the Wen family's Zhenxiu Restaurant before, and that she had even secretly tried to rob the Zhenxiu Restaurant in Ye City, as it was incredibly wealthy.
Such a lucrative opportunity is being offered up so easily; it would be foolish not to accept it.
"Wen Qihe, who said I was going to support you? Now that your brother is here, get back to her right now. From now on, I will keep my distance from the Wen family."
When Cen Xi heard Wen Qihe say that she would take care of her, she was speechless. She didn't even hear what Zhu Yanniang was saying. Could it be that she was too immersed in the role and really regarded her as her husband?
"No, I want to follow you. You are my husband, and I want to follow you for all eternity."
Wen Qihe looked at Cen Xiyang with an air of self-righteousness.
Cen Xi was so shocked by her that she instantly slid off the chair. "Lifetimes of insanity," she thought, "is she really sick?"
“Miss Cen, please don’t be agitated. My sister is indeed yours from now on. Prime Minister Shen has already asked for my sister to be your maid, and I have already agreed.”
"Regardless of what she was before, even if she was a maid, she will be yours from now on. The Wen family will no longer support her. Consider this our Wen family's way of apologizing to you."
Seeing that Cen Xi was too excited, Wen Qi glanced at Wen Qihe and recounted his conversation with Shen Jinchen that night.
Since Wen Qihe is absolutely unwilling to get married, it's a good opportunity to do her a favor.
"A maid? You actually came up with that? And you even acknowledge Wen Qihe?"
After Wen Qixi's added insult to injury, Cen Xi felt like she might not be able to get up again. What kind of thought process did the Wen family have?
Why would a perfectly well-bred young lady be so eager to become someone's maid?
"I'll agree. As long as you promise me that I can stay by your side, I'll agree to anything, even be your maid."
Wen Qihe gave Wen Qixi a deep look, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes, before grabbing Cen Xi and saying.
"Is he your biological brother? Has he threatened you? Why are you willing to degenerate like this?"
Cen Xi pulled Wen Qihe up and asked her three questions in a row. She always had a feeling that although Wen Qixi and the Wen family doted on Wen Qihe, something was missing.
“He’s my own brother, and he didn’t threaten me. I’m not doing this out of desperation. I just don’t want to stay in the Wen family anymore. I want to follow you because I’m freer by your side. So Cen Xi, please agree. Don’t worry, I’m absolutely willing to be your maid.”
Wen Qihe watched as Cen Xi earnestly fought for her sake.
Are you sure? I'm asking you one last time.
Seeing that Wen Qihe still gave the same answer even after she asked, Cen Xi had nothing more to say.
Yes, I'm sure.
Wen Qihe firmly grasped Cen Xi's hand.
"Alright, then you can stay over there."
Cen Xi released Wen Qihe's hand and looked at Wen Qixi again.
"Fine! I'll take over Zhenxiulou. You can leave now! I'll never go to the Wen family again. Whether Wen Qihe is a maid or whatever, it's up to me. From now on, the Wen family will no longer have her."
Today she has completely severed ties with Wen Qixi, and she doesn't plan to have any further involvement with him. She guesses that Wen Qixi thought the same way when he came up the mountain today, so it can be considered a win-win situation.
"That's good. What will happen when the Wen family's caravan crosses Feifeng Ridge in the future?"
Wen Qi nodded slightly and asked calmly.
“If Feifeng Mountain continues to engage in banditry in the future, the Wen family’s caravan will naturally rob them. Don’t say that if they don’t engage in banditry, they will naturally not rob them.”
Cen Xi raised an eyebrow and replied with a smile, "Don't think that just because you're from Zhenxiulou, you've forgotten how he schemed against and threatened her before."
Although the matter is over, we cannot back down in our verbal exchanges.
"Alright, I'll take my leave now."
Upon hearing this, Wen Qixi raised an eyebrow, smiled, and stood up to take her leave.
"Take care and don't bother seeing me off."
Cen Xi glanced at him, her smile undiminished.
Seeing Wen Qixi walk away, Zhu Yanniang looked completely bewildered and asked Cen Xi:
"Are you going to rob it or not? I don't understand what you're saying."
"Yeah, what are you and my brother doing, playing riddles?"
Wen Qihe chimed in at this moment, and she was also completely confused.
"What does it matter to you whether we rob or not? Get out of my way. Wen Qihe, you are my maid now. Go and bring me a cup of tea. And go and call the madam of the Chunhua Brothel next door."
Cen Xi rolled her eyes at them and then confronted Wen Qihe, wanting to see just how far she could go.
Didn't they say that as long as she stayed, she would do anything?
Let's give it a try then.
“Cen Xi, you’re really making a big deal out of nothing? I… I was just saying.”
When Wen Qihe saw that Cen Xi was serious, she immediately became annoyed.
"Otherwise what? Are you going to stay here to eat for free? I don't keep idle people on this mountain. Go and get to work. Don't bother Qiaoying with your help."
Cen Xi glanced at her with a smile and said.
“You…you…Miss Cen Xi, wait a moment, I’ll go get you some tea right away, and…and I’ll go get the madam for you.”
Wen Qihe gritted her teeth, stomped her foot hard, and stormed out.
"I don't understand what Wen Qihe means. You've humiliated her like this, and she still tolerates it. What is her purpose?"
Zhu Yanniang looked puzzled when she saw Wen Qihe leave.
"To be honest, I don't know either. If there's any hidden agenda, it'll come out eventually. Let's just wait and see. Anyway, it's quite enjoyable to order around a young lady."
Cen Xi glanced at Wen Qihe who was walking out and replied in a low voice.
"Well, that's all we can do for now. Let's just use it for the time being. I don't think she can stand it for long. Let's just wait and see."
Zhu Yanniang sighed and slowly spoke.
"Why is it you?"
When the madam of Chunhualou entered the side hall, she was so shocked by the sight of Cen Xi and Zhu Yanniang that her eyes nearly popped out of her head. The events of the past few days were still fresh in her mind, and she was almost speechless with astonishment.
"Hey, Chunniang, we meet again. How have you been these past few days?"
Cen Xi raised her eyebrows and greeted them with a smile, showing no remorse for having tricked anyone.
"Miss, these are the account books and keys of Chunhua Pavilion in Shangyang City. From now on, Chunhua Pavilion will belong to you."
The madam, looking constipated, handed Cen Xi the account book and keys belonging to her maid.
"So readily? Is it because I want something that your master will go to great lengths to get it for me?"
Seeing that the madam handed over the keys as soon as she came in, Cen Xi asked with a wicked grin.
With brothels open, Shen Jinchen, this Prime Minister Shen, no one would believe he didn't have some other scheme in mind.
She had read many novels that described brothels as places where all sorts of people mingled, making them the perfect place to gather information.
Who needs to gather information? It must be someone who wants to do bad things.
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