Cheng Shanshan was amused by the nickname and said, "This is not something you should be concerned about." As she spoke, she reached out to take the medicinal herbs, wanting to help Cheng Shisi.
But to everyone's surprise, the little guy, even when bent over from the weight, wouldn't let Cheng Shanshan help: "Hard work is what men should do, I don't need you to lift a finger, sister."
"man?"
very good.
Cheng Shanshan put her hands on her hips: "Then it's up to you."
Cheng Shisi didn't say anything else. With his small body, he carried the sack that was taller than him, and walked without blushing or panting. He could even chat with her as he walked.
The two soon returned to Ping'an City. When Prefect Dong saw the medicinal herbs, he beamed with joy: "Miss Cheng, I knew you were a capable person."
"No need to praise me, just give me the money." Cheng Shanshan said as she took out a prepared list and handed it to Prefect Dong before continuing, "During this special period, the price of medicinal herbs has increased. This will cost a total of one thousand taels of silver."
"One thousand taels?"
Those around him couldn't help but gasp when they heard the number.
However, Magistrate Dong said nothing else and directly ordered, "Go and fetch one thousand taels of silver for Miss Cheng."
Thank you.
Cheng Shanshan cupped her hands in greeting.
He then left with that person.
Upon seeing this, the people around Prefect Dong chimed in, "This woman is simply asking for more money; she's too greedy."
“Owning land is what gives them a price,” said Prefect Dong. He had the medicinal herbs inspected and confirmed they were all of superior quality. “However, at this time of year, I’m quite curious to know where these things came from?”
"Yes, yes, it's already in chaos outside, where did she get so much stuff?"
Prefect Dong remained silent.
His gaze, fixed on Cheng Shanshan's departing figure, was filled with calculation...
On the other side.
When Ye Dong saw that Cheng Shanshan had brought back a thousand taels of silver, his face was filled with worry: "You're being too conspicuous. You'll get into trouble."
"No way." Cheng Shanshan picked up a piece of candy and put it in her mouth, continuing as she ate, "Prefect Dong has me figured out no matter what, so it doesn't matter whether I want it or not."
She's currently in a situation where she's under someone else's roof and has no choice but to bow her head.
Simply sitting idly by and being manipulated is clearly not in her nature.
This time, she not only took the money, but also brought it back to the Ye family in a grand manner. On the way, she had Cheng Shisi tell everyone he met that the money was a reward from Prefect Dong, just to put her relationship with Prefect Dong in the open, so as to dispel the thoughts of a large number of villains.
This also includes Magistrate Dong; the silver he just gave us cannot be taken back.
Seeing her calm and composed demeanor, Ye Dong was somewhat at a loss for words.
At this moment, Cheng Shanshan patted the powdered sugar off her hands before looking up at Ye Dong: "By the way, this amount of money should be enough for my food and lodging expenses, right?"
"Of course not enough."
Ye Dong couldn't help but sneer: "Why don't you go scam some more?"
Cheng Shanshan thought about it seriously: "Then I'll ask for more next time, or maybe three thousand taels of silver? I think your Prefect Dong is quite wealthy."
"You're courting death!" Ye Xi, standing nearby, couldn't stand it any longer, her eyes filled with anger: "If you want to die, don't drag us down with you!"
"That works, right?"
Suddenly, Cheng Shanshan stood up.
Then she looked at Liu Liu and the Ye family members beside her: "I'm sorry for bothering you lately. I'll take Shisi and leave now."
Liu Liu quickly grabbed her: "Sister-in-law, you can't leave."
"Six six."
Cheng Shanshan glanced at Ye Dong.
Then, straightening her expression, she said, "I'm not your sister-in-law."
Liu Liu got a little anxious: "Then, sister, are you alright now? You can't leave!"
"I'm not leaving Ping'an City, I'm just not here anymore." Cheng Shanshan said as she moved Liu Liu's hand away, then left without looking back.
Liu Liu was so angry that tears immediately streamed down her face: "Second brother, why did you drive my sister away? You're such a bastard!"
Ye Xi blushed deeply: "I... I don't know why she suddenly became so obedient."
"Big brother, hurry and go after my sister."
"No need. What she's made up her mind can't be taken back."
In fact, Cheng Shanshan had already made up her mind long ago. After all, she had been targeted by Prefect Dong, and keeping her distance from the Ye family was a form of protection for them.
As she was thinking this, she couldn't help but look at Cheng Shisi walking beside her: "You..."
"Sister, I don't want to leave you!"
Cheng Shisi seemed to have anticipated what Cheng Shanshan was going to say.
She resolutely refused, saying in a serious tone, "I belong to my sister in life and in death. I will never leave her, even if you kill me."
“I didn’t mean for you to leave.” Cheng Shanshan couldn’t help but smile and gently pinched Cheng Shisi’s nose. “However, I need you to come with me to do something.”
"What?"
Cheng Shisi was puzzled.
"You'll find out if you follow me."
Cheng Shanshan and Cheng Shisi quickly arrived at the entrance of the Dong residence.
She didn't know why, but this place gave her a very strange feeling. She felt that things inside might not be as simple as Magistrate Dong had said.
Soon, a fire alarm sounded.
Thick smoke billowed from the Dong residence, and everyone was awakened and began to fight the fire.
Cheng Shanshan took the opportunity to slip inside. Since most people had been distracted by Cheng Shisi's arson, her nighttime raid was virtually uninhabited.
When they arrived at the prison gate in the backyard again, the surroundings were quiet and there was no sound at all.
By the moonlight, one could vaguely see a pharmacist talking inside. Getting closer, one could hear a man say, "These medicines seem to be working. Should we be able to release these people later?"
"That's about it. Prefect Dong is already in a panic. He sent his entire family away tonight!"
"Where is the woman in Magistrate Dong's room?"
"Her, she..."
"Stop talking, there are people outside!"
Those people suddenly stopped talking and all looked outside.
Hiding in the shadows, Cheng Shanshan quickly held her breath. Just as she was afraid of being discovered, a man as big as a mountain suddenly appeared behind her and covered her mouth with his large hand.
Before Cheng Shanshan could react, a deep voice said in her ear, "Don't be afraid, it's me."
"..."
Cheng Shanshan quickly looked up.
What came into view was a stunningly beautiful face, with picturesque eyebrows and eyes tinged with cold indifference.
He first glanced at the people inside, then carried her on his back and walked quickly outside. Under the moonlight, the two figures moved exceptionally fast.
When they finally stopped, he looked Cheng Shanshan up and down: "How can you still be so bold? Don't you know it's dangerous here? Wouldn't it be better to just wait for me obediently?"
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