Perhaps it was this voice that brought the Imperial Concubine back to her senses, or perhaps she thought of something.

She put the wooden bracelet away and gave orders to the outside.

"When we get to the next intersection, drop me off and you can take the princess back to the palace."

Chu Yaoyao grabbed her sleeve, her big eyes filled with worry.

"Mother, where are you going?"

The imperial concubine patted her little head.

"Mother has something to discuss with your grandfather."

【What is there to avoid me? 】

"I want to go, too, to see my grandfather."

The imperial concubine forced a smile and helped her tidy up her frizzy braids.

"Next time, I'll take you there another day."

As they were talking, the carriage stopped.

The Imperial Concubine hurried to the Mansion of Marquis Zhenxi with a few guards.

Chu Yaoyao sighed with his chin in his hand.

[What secrets does the mother hide? 】

[I have been looking at the bracelet since I came back. Did I see my old lover just now?! ]

[System, what's going on? ]

System: ...I don’t know either. It’s not mentioned in the book.

【What use is there for you! 】

On the corner of the street, a man in black brocade clothes stood there and witnessed everything.

"Owner, why are you hiding?"

"Let's go."

Wan Ming turned around and prepared to leave.

Han Liang looked at him and said, "Go straight at this intersection and turn a corner to reach the Zhenxi Marquis Mansion. You..."

"I said, go!"

Wan Ming shouted sternly.

Hearing the anger in his tone, Han Liang had no choice but to shut up and follow him.

On the other side, after leaving the Yongyi Marquis’ Mansion, Zhuxi looked angry.

"My lady, the master is really too much. Not only did he not wait for you, but he didn't even leave a carriage for you."

Yan Zhiying kept her head down, her eyes closed, and a thoughtful look on her face.

If what the little princess said is true, then...

"Miss!"

"What is it?"

She snapped back to her senses.

"The servant said there is no carriage, so you can only walk back."

Yan Zhiying said indifferently: "Then let's go."

The master and his servant walked on the busy street.

Suddenly, she stopped.

"Miss?" Zhuxi also looked over.

Two people were approaching. A girl was supporting a woman who had lifeless eyes and seemed to be blind.

The woman thanked him, "Thank you, little girl."

The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm on my way too."

"Madam, is this Yishitang that you just mentioned?"

The woman nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, let's turn in from the alley in front and take the shortcut."

Small path? Yan Zhiying looked into the corner and found a sturdy man peeking around and acting stealthily.

not good!

The girl looked conflicted, "But I haven't walked that road."

The woman suddenly raised her voice, as if she was deliberately speaking to someone.

"Don't worry, I always go that way."

"Oh well."

Seeing the two people getting closer and closer, Yan Zhiying also moved.

She walked quickly forward and bumped into the girl, then heard a 'crack' sound.

"ah!"

She covered her mouth and exclaimed, "My bracelet!"

"What happened?" the woman asked.

"this……"

The girl was at a loss for a few moments, then looked at Yan Zhiying.

"I'm sorry Miss, I didn't mean it. Don't worry, I will definitely compensate you."

As she spoke, she took out her purse.

"I only have twenty taels in my hand. I'll give it all to you. Or you can leave your address and I'll come to your house to apologize someday."

"no!"

The woman subconsciously opened her mouth to stop him.

That money is hers!

As if she realized that something was wrong, the woman spoke hesitantly.

"Little girl, didn't you say you would buy medicine for me?"

"Oh, that's right."

The girl took out a silver ingot and handed it over again.

"Then I'll return you ten taels first."

Yan Zhiying slapped open her purse.

"My bracelet was bought from Yaoguangfang, it's worth three hundred taels of silver. Who are you going to give ten taels of silver to?!"

Zhuxi looked a little dazed.

The young lady actually has such a fierce side? Speaking of which, since being summoned by the princess, the young lady's temperament has changed a lot.

To be precise, it is completely different from before.

There was quite a commotion here, and many people gathered around.

"Sir, this Second Miss Yan, why... isn't this a bit unreasonable?"

The girl had already said that she would definitely pay it back, but he still insisted in the street , "Just wait and see, this matter is not that simple."

The ones who spoke were Zhou Huaichen and the servant from Zhou's mansion.

Being watched by so many people, the girl was anxious and annoyed, her cheeks flushed red.

"My father is a deputy minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and my brother is a compiler in the Imperial Academy. I will definitely not default on my debts!"

Yan Zhiying grabbed her and shouted loudly.

"It is only natural to pay back debts. You don't have to scare me with your family background. You said your father and brother were high officials, and I also said that I knew the princess!"

More and more people gathered around, and seeing that her plan was not going to work, the woman squeezed out of the crowd and sneaked away.

"aunt!"

The girl became anxious and wanted to catch up.

Yan Zhiying held her back and said, "Don't worry."

Then he motioned for her to look carefully.

“She actually…” The girl widened her eyes slightly.

She can see!

The next scene made her break out in a cold sweat.

I saw a burly man walking out from the corner.

The little girl's face was pale, her eyes were slightly red, and she looked at her and thanked her sincerely with a little cry in her voice.

"Thank you, otherwise, I would be miserable."

Yan Zhiying smiled faintly and waved her hand, "You're welcome. Just be careful next time."

Then he continued walking forward.

"Wait a minute, I haven't compensated you yet!"

Yan Zhiying turned around and smiled at her, "It's just street stall merchandise, not worth the money!"

After returning to the Yan Mansion, Yan Zhiying let Zhuxi go in first.

Then he turned around and asked, "Mr. Zhou has been following me all the way, is there something wrong?"

Zhou Huaichen raised his hand and touched his nose. Could he say that he was afraid that she would be retaliated against by that group of people, so he had been following her and protecting her secretly?

"What a coincidence, Miss Zhiying."

Yan Zhiying glanced at the plaque at the door and smiled faintly without saying anything.

Zhou Huaichen laughed twice to hide his embarrassment.

"My grandmother likes to drink milk tea from the Sweet House. I'm going to buy some for her."

"But..." Yan Zhiying pointed behind him.

"You walked by."

"Uh..." Zhou Huaichen's brain was working rapidly.

"Before I left, my grandmother said she wanted to have some snacks. I'll go to Shibapu first."

Yan Zhiying said seriously: "I have made it very clear before. I know that Mr. Zhou is not satisfied with this marriage either."

"But in my current situation, I really need such an engagement. In exchange, I will give Mr. Zhou 10% of the profit from my shop every year."

"Please rest assured, Mr. Zhou, I won't keep you too long."

After saying that, she turned and walked into the door.

Looking at her back, Zhou Huaichen closed his fan and tapped his palm, "Master, are we still going to Shibapu?"

The servant asked in a low voice.

Zhou Huaichen raised his eyebrows slightly, "Go back."

On the other side, as Chu Yaoyao walked into the Qionghua Palace, she saw Su Maowen walking back and forth with an anxious look on his face.

"Butler Su?"

Su Maowen hurried over and said, "Oh, little princess, you're finally back."

"Why... why is the Imperial Concubine not here?"

"Mother has something to do."

Chu Yaoyao replied, then walked into the hall. Looking at someone who was sipping tea leisurely, she curled her lips.

[You still have the leisure to drink tea here. My mother is about to fall in love with someone else! ]

"puff!"

Emperor Qixuan spat out a mouthful of tea.

What is this about falling in love with someone else? Who wants to fall in love with someone else?!