Just then, Lu Ziyuan subconsciously pressed down on Su Zhirou's hand, stopping her from moving.
"Your Highness?"
Su Zhirou looked up in confusion, only to meet Lu Ziyuan's irritated eyes.
Yes, irritable, confused, and devoid of affection.
A chill ran through her as a bad premonition rose from the depths of her heart.
"Rou'er, I have official business to attend to, so I cannot stay with you tonight."
At this moment, he really had no interest in it.
Just as Lu Ziyuan turned to leave, Su Zhirou suddenly rushed over and grabbed his sleeve: "Your Highness, don't go! Does Your Highness no longer like Rou'er?"
Lu Ziyuan looked conflicted. He released Su Zhirou's hand and said, "It's not that I don't like you anymore, it's just that I do have official business to finish. You should go to sleep early."
After saying that, he ran out of Tingzhi Courtyard as if he were fleeing.
Zhiyu, who was outside the door, saw Lu Ziyuan go in and then run out like lightning. Not understanding what had happened, she followed him.
Lu Ziyuan kept walking forward with his head down, and when he stopped, he unknowingly walked outside the Fragrant Courtyard.
At this time, Xinxiang Courtyard was pitch black, and Zhong Muyu's maids who had accompanied her to the wedding had all gone to bed.
She couldn't take these maids with her. If she could, she definitely would have taken them with her. Then, there would truly be no one left in Xinxiang Courtyard.
Lu Ziyuan was feeling troubled when Zhiyu caught up and asked, "Why has Your Highness come here? Is something the matter?"
"It's alright, let's go back to Xiuyu House."
Seeing Lu Ziyuan's dejected expression, Zhiyu said nothing and sighed softly.
The situation was so tense before, it's too late to regret it now!
...
Zhong Muyu knew nothing about the affairs of the Prince of Ling's mansion. Compared to them, Zhong Muyu had a lot of things to do right now.
She found some bricklayers, gave them the renovation plan and blueprints, and planned to renovate the old house properly.
However, when Uncle Zheng and his wife saw this scene, they immediately felt a headache coming on.
The princess is not a difficult person, but she is a troublemaker. Is she planning to tear down the house?
Uncle Zheng asked, "Your Highness, if this old servant dares to ask, what... are you doing?"
"Transformation."
Zhong Muyu handed them the blueprints: "This house is too old, and some facilities are missing. I'll renovate it and add some new things, which will make our lives much more convenient in the future."
As Zhong Muyu spoke, he gestured on the blueprints. Uncle Zheng was confused, but subconsciously felt that it seemed very impressive.
"Since the Princess has her own plans, then we will naturally trust her."
"Don't worry, I changed the Prince's residence the same way, it's fine. But you and Granny Zhang will have to take care of their lunch, just put the money in my account."
After arranging things here, Zhong Muyu took Zaochun with her, and the two rented a donkey cart to Linghai Port.
Early Spring was filled with anxiety: "Your Highness, didn't the Prince say we weren't allowed to go to the city?"
"Did he say anything? No, he didn't. Besides, it's our legs, it's none of his business."
"..."
In early spring, dark lines appeared on my face.
She was already used to Zhong Muyu's "I'm not afraid of boiling water" attitude.
The two arrived at the shop they had bought. The family had already packed their things and were about to leave. Zhong Muyu had come to see them off and also to change the lock.
After everyone left, the three-courtyard house felt even more empty.
After inspecting each room, Zhong Muyu pondered, "Since it used to be a restaurant, let's open a restaurant there too. There's no shortage of customers in a place like this."
"This servant also thinks it's good. The princess's cooking skills are excellent. We can train a few chefs, and this place will definitely be very prosperous."
“That’s right, that’s what I was thinking. The most urgent thing is to find some good people and then find a bricklayer to renovate it.”
Early Spring was surprised: "Does it need to be renovated again?"
"Of course, we must be innovative enough and learn to develop so that life can be more convenient!"
As he spoke, Zhong Muyu pulled out another set of modification blueprints.
Looking through the drawings, Zaochun asked with admiration, "Your Highness, how much did you write last night?"
"Not much, just these two portions. Let's go buy some candles today; the kerosene lamp is too dim."
Zhong Muyu yawned.
After leaving the restaurant, the two went to find a famous matchmaker in town, intending to buy a few servants to watch the shop.
Upon seeing that the two women were dressed in fine clothes, the matchmaker immediately greeted them warmly: "Madam, are you looking for a maid or a servant? We have all kinds here, and we guarantee they are of impeccable character!"
"Hmm... I need two workers, honest and strong."
“We have plenty of guys, come with me.”
Following the matchmaker to the backyard, Zhong Muyu saw a group of men and women huddled together, their faces showing hope when they saw her.
These people were all sold or trafficked. Their lives were already hard, and being sold again would only make things worse.
Zhong Muyu knew they were pitiful, but she was not a saint; she couldn't save so many people, nor could she change the system of this era.
So she turned her face away, putting on the air of a cold and aloof mistress, and watched as the matchmaker led out a group of people.
The group consisted entirely of young men, their skin tanned dark, and they all looked very robust.
Zhong Muyu intended to ask each person individually before making a decision, but at that moment, a young man of about twenty years old suddenly jumped out from behind and knelt in front of the matchmaker.
"Aunt Wang, please, please save my father! I beg you!"
The matchmaker was horrified: "Who let him out? Take him back immediately! If you frighten the nobleman, you'll be in big trouble!"
Two burly men stepped forward to pull the young man away, but Zhong Muyu stopped them: "What's going on here?"
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