After what happened with Shen Xin'er, An Ge lost her desire to wander around. "Do you think I'm destined to be a leading lady? Otherwise, how come I always run into trouble every time I go out?" Last time it was Dou Fugui who got scammed, and this time it's a bully blocking the road.
Although Hu Jiu had tried his best to understand An Ge's life, there were still some things he didn't quite understand. "Is there any necessary connection between the female lead and encountering problems?"
So An Ge described the characteristics of the female protagonist in the novel, "For example, Shi Xinyi, she is the lucky one in this world, and while she is lucky, she always gets into trouble."
Hu Jiu thought for a long time but still couldn't remember who Shi Xinyi was. "Anyway, in my eyes, you are my heroine." If the Heavenly Dao of this world wants to go against An Ge, he will not let it go no matter what the cost.
"Tsk tsk, you really know how to sweet-talk people." An Ge turned her head awkwardly. If she didn't know that Hu Jiu was just starting to fall in love, she would have thought that this guy was a seasoned lover.
Hu Jiu found himself enjoying teasing An Ge more and more, suppressing a laugh: "Is it because I've seen you learn it all on your own?"
The two chatted and laughed all the way, just like a young couple deeply in love.
In a secluded farmhouse courtyard, the gate was suddenly opened, startling Wu Ziyue. Turning around, she saw Shen Xin'er panting heavily.
"Xin'er, why are you back so late?" Wu Ziyue's worry turned to anger as she saw the pipa in Shen Xin'er's hands. "Did you go out to sing for money again? Didn't I forbid you from doing this kind of work anymore? Why did you do it again?"
They finally escaped their misery and came to a place where no one knew them to start anew, because they didn't want anyone to know about their past. The talents they learned to please the wealthy were a stain on their lives.
Along the way, because someone fell ill, their money was almost completely depleted. Even so, no one chose to make a living through their talents, which is why she was so angry at Shen Xin'er's behavior.
Shen Xin'er calmed her breathing, not upset by the criticism. Her eyes were bright, and her voice was filled with joy: "Sister Yue, I just met an immortal!"
Upon hearing the word "immortal," everyone who was still inside came out. To them, the immortal was their salvation.
Wu Ziyue assumed that Shen Xin'er was just making things up to avoid blame, and her anger intensified. "Xin'er, how dare you lie?"
Shen Xin'er shook her head vigorously, "It really is Sister Yue. The immortal even told us to go to the inn to make a living. We can now live openly and honestly based on our talents."
"It's getting more and more outrageous." If Wu Ziyue had some belief at first, she completely disbelieved it after hearing what he said later.
"Oh dear, it's true." Shen Xin'er stamped her feet anxiously and recounted how she met Liu Wei and how the immortal saved her. "If you don't believe me, come with me to the Yuelai Inn tomorrow. The immortal said you can go with her tomorrow."
"Really? Xin'er, you really saw an immortal?" Everyone chimed in, their voices filled with doubt but also with a hint of anticipation.
"I assure you that everything I'm saying is true."
Wu Ziyue's heart was pounding. Of course, she hoped it was true, but... "Then I'll go with you to see for myself tomorrow. But let's make this clear: if this is false, you must never go to sing for money again."
Shen Xin'er nodded vigorously.
The next morning, An Ge got ready to go to the Duan Prince's Mansion. As soon as she stepped out of the inn, she saw Shen Xin'er waiting at the door, with a beautiful woman standing next to her.
"Good morning, Manager!" Shen Xin'er's eyes lit up as soon as she saw An Ge, and her previously uneasy heart calmed down.
An Ge glanced at her watch, somewhat speechless. Did the ancients have a problem with their concept of time? Dou Fugui was like that, and so was Shen Xin'er. She thought she was already early enough.
When did you arrive?
"We just arrived." Shen Xin'er wouldn't tell anyone that they had arrived before dawn. "By the way, manager, this is my sister. Manager, you can go ahead and get busy. We just came to check in."
The moment Wu Ziyue saw An Ge, all her doubts vanished. She curtsied excitedly and said, "This humble girl, Wu Ziyue, thanks the shop manager for taking me in."
An Ge had a very good impression of the gentle woman in front of her. In all the time she had been in this other world, Wu Ziyue was definitely the most beautiful woman she had ever seen, even Shi Xinyi paled in comparison.
"I have some things to take care of first. You don't need to rush. Go back and pack your things properly, and you can come back at the agreed time."
The two men respectfully agreed, and An Ge finally breathed a sigh of relief, pulling Hu Jiu along as they ran towards the Prince Duan's residence.
Inside the Prince Duan's residence, although the prince was absent, Steward Wang still managed the place impeccably. He took a sip of tea and couldn't help but sigh. Having spent so much time with the prince at the Immortal Fate Inn, he was truly finding it hard to adjust to being back.
He used to be able to find an excuse to rest because of his age, but ever since he soaked in the holy spring, his physique is no worse than that of a young man, and he no longer has any excuse to be lazy. Butler Wang smiled helplessly, humming a little tune with a leisurely and contented look.
"Steward, there is a man and a woman outside the manor holding the prince's token and requesting an audience."
Butler Wang's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked, "Do you know what he looks like?"
The gatekeeper thought for a moment and finally came up with a suitable word: "absolutely astonishing."
The next second, Butler Wang got up from the rattan chair and rushed out the door in a hurry.
An Ge was still discussing the stone lions at the entrance with Hu Jiu when she saw Butler Wang striding over.
"Oh, manager, it's a great honor for the Wangfu to have Manager Hu grace us with his presence. Please come in!" Having stayed at the inn for a while, Steward Wang was no longer as fearful as before. But he wouldn't come unless there was a reason, so the matter must be important for the two of you to come in person.
Thinking about this, he felt a little worried.
An Ge recognized him as Feng Jinghan's butler. Not wanting to trouble him too much, she didn't go in and directly explained her purpose. Since she was asking for a favor, An Ge felt a little embarrassed. "Once you're done with this busy period, butler, could you bring them to the inn? I'll treat them to a good meal."
"It's just handing out some flyers, how could I dare trouble the shopkeeper to treat me? Don't worry, in a couple of days, the whole of Huaixi City will know about the ice sculpture competition. It will definitely be very lively then, and this old servant will also take the opportunity to see this rare spectacle."
"Don't let them work for nothing. Just bring them here."
"Then this old servant will thank the shopkeeper on their behalf."
An Ge thought for a moment and then recounted Liu Wei's story, "It's best to deal with this kind of person as soon as possible, otherwise it will only damage your prince's reputation. However, we shouldn't generalize and condemn everyone; there are good people in the Liu family too."
An Ge added, recalling what the old lady had said yesterday.
"Yes, yes, yes! This old servant will definitely handle it properly." Steward Wang was so frightened by Liu Wei's harassment of the shop manager that he almost lost his soul.
With everything settled, An Ge saw that Butler Wang looked extremely anxious and offered a few words of comfort before leaving.
Watching the two figures leave, Butler Wang breathed a sigh of relief. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his eyes revealing a dangerous glint. "Notify General Xu that I have important matters to discuss."
Although the prince was not present, and he was merely a steward, he couldn't do anything to the Liu family. However, before leaving, the prince arranged for General Xu to temporarily assume supervisory authority, allowing him to act first and report later on any injustices.
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