The palace maid immediately went over, looked around, and, seeing that no one was paying attention to her, whispered a few words to Xiao Li, "His Majesty is suspicious of the child in the Empress's womb. The eldest daughter of Yubing Manor is His Majesty's person and wants to murder Prince Chongyang."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li quickened her pace, her face turning an unnatural pale... If His Majesty doubts the Empress's child, will she still be able to give birth?
...
Chongyang Inn.
After finishing the accounts, Yao Yao closed the ledger and patted her shoulders.
"Little sister." Qiaoyu entered the inn with an affectionate smile on her face.
Yao Yao looked up at Qiao Yu and said, "Sister's here."
"Hmm, how's business at the inn?"
"Ever since His Majesty led his men to the prefecture, business here has slowed down. And it's getting slower and slower. Is business getting better and better for you, sister?"
"That's what I came here to tell you. Why don't you come with me and become my manager in the prefectural capital? I'll double your salary, how about that?"
Yao Yao laughed and said, "Sister, I don't lack money. Besides, I am now a member of Bianyun Village. It is my duty to guard Chongyang Inn. I am not just a waiter."
"I knew you'd say that. Besides what I just said, there's another thing I wanted to discuss with you this time."
"What's up?"
"Men should marry when they are of age and women should marry when they are of age, and you are not young anymore."
Yao Yao looked down at her legs. "Sister, I don't plan to get married. Don't talk to me about this kind of thing anymore."
---Aside---
I'm really short on energy, so I'll have to postpone the update for now. I'll make up for it with steamed buns later!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
