Especially, this matter was even used by that despicable Chen Yining to publicly humiliate her before so many people. She was furious just thinking about the whole situation!
The moment she thought about it, Li Junyao was filled with resentment and anger.
Lu Lan quickly advised: "Miss, you can’t bother master over such a small matter. Master might think you’re causing unnecessary trouble. Don’t you remember, men hate it when their women are not calm and dignified. If you provoke master with this, you may end up being scolded."
On second thought, Li Junyao realized that what Lu Lan said was true. But still, she was unable to contain her anger and blurted out: "Then what should I do? I must put up with it? That seductress was trying to seduce my fiance, if I find out who she is, I’ll skin her alive!"
Vaguely laughing, Lu Lan said: "That’s precisely what you should do, miss. Young Master Duan is young, it’s inevitable for him to be a little carefree. You should forgive him this one time. If you were to blame him, you might come off as petty. If you really want to marry him, you should start thinking about how to deal with that seductress and strip her off."
Hearing this, Li Junyao’s eyes flickered, and she coldly said: "Your words reminded me, find out immediately who was that woman that went to the Ruifu Building with Duan Lan! Chen Yining saw it too, so lots of people should know her too. I must expose her and give her a good beating!"
Li Junyao regretted it very much because she never liked reading books and wasn’t interested in scholarly matters at all. Had she been there that day, she could have made life difficult for that woman right then.
"Yes, I will investigate it immediately."
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The store opening was just around the corner, and Ji Xinhe was busy running around between the new store and the workshop. Luckily, Fuquan was an efficient manager who managed the workshop quite well, so she didn’t have to worry about it too much. Otherwise, she would be spinning like a top.
Today, she finally secured a storefront and settled the matter. Since she was starting a business in the capital city, her starting point was already fairly high. After all, even before her store opened, the grape wine had already gained fame in the capital city. The business would inevitably flourish as soon as it started. So, she deliberately chose a large storefront and even hired craftsmen to do the finest and most delicate decoration.
The goal was to take the high-end route from the start and to be able to increase prices at the same time.
Some things were priced differently for commoners and noble families.
After a busy day, Ji Xinhe finally returned home to find her servants awkwardly saying: "Miss, that person is..." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
Here he comes again.
Mu Houchu was busy looking at official documents in her room. Her desk, which had belonged to her, was now piled up with his documents. The large bookshelf, which used to hold miscellaneous books, was now stuffed with his books.
Ji Xinhe opened her eyes wide in shock and stayed still: "Mu Houchu, do you think this is your house?!"
It was acceptable when he came over and over again to freeload food and drink, but now he even moved his study to her house! She had been tolerating him, but this was unbearable!
Mu Houchu lifted his head from the pile of papers, glanced at her, and said: "Oh, you’re home? Have you had dinner yet?"
The veins on Ji Xinhe’s forehead started to bulge. What did he mean by the casual small talk?
Ji Xinhe stormed over to his desk, slammed her hand on it, causing the documents on his desk to shake, and yelled: "Mu! Houchu!"
Mu Houchu innocently asked: "What did I do?"
"You’re asking me?"
"With government affairs to attend to in court, it’s definitely inconvenient to travel back and forth every day just for meals. So, I had Ling Feng deliver all my documents here directly. This way, I don’t have to run around," said Mu Houchu, making excuses with a straight face.
"Then you can go home for dinner!" Ji Xinhe’s temples throbbing, this guy could so easily infuriate her!
Mu Houchu raised the corner of his mouth, seemingly amused by her angry outburst: "Home is wherever you are. If you’re not here, where else should I go?"
Ji Xinhe’s mouth twitched, she said darkly, "If it’s such a hassle, why don’t you move your bed here too?"
"Hmm, if you’re okay with it, I can share a bed with you." The light in Mu Houchu’s eyes was flickering slightly, and the sparks of danger were subtly twinkling in his eyes.
"Get lost!"
Ji Xinhe didn’t want to waste any more words on this shameless man, and she stormed out in a huff.
Just as she left, she ran into Ling Feng who was standing outside with another pile of papers. Knowing she was inside, he stayed outside here waiting. Seeing her coming out, he bowed quickly: "Madam."
Ji Xinhe glared at him, causing Ling Feng to shudder. But he dared not change his address because the master’s orders were inviolable, even in the face of death.
"I...I have brought documents for master. I will leave immediately," stammered Ling Feng, trying to defuse the tense atmosphere.
Ji Xinhe stared at him: "Is your master always this shameless?"
Ling Feng felt like his legs were going to give out, like he was going to fall.
No, no, shameless? I’m afraid only his madam would use such words to describe the dazzling master...
And only his madam would dare to say such things out loud.
Ling Feng shook his head again and again. He guessed his master was shameless only in front of her.
In the room, Mu Houchu heard Ji Xinhe’s words and gave a helpless laugh. What’s the use of face? Could it help him comfort his wife and put her to sleep?
Ji Xinhe stormed out of the room.
Ling Feng then timidly entered the room: "Master, I have brought some official documents."
Without lifting his head, Mu Houchu said, "Hmm, ask the kitchen to simmer a bowl of lotus seed soup for madam. She’s probably too upset to eat now. Eating something cold might cool her down."
"Yes..." Ling Feng grimaced, thinking it was you who upset her in the first place.
Mu Houchu suddenly raised his eyes and shot him a cold look.
Just one glance had Ling Feng shivering; he was worried that master could read his thoughts. He quickly took his leave, "I will take my leave."
Finally alone in the room, Mu Houchu let out a soft sigh. He hadn’t seen her for a whole month and had been almost driven crazy by his longing for her. Now that he had finally found her, why wouldn’t he stay close to her?
It had already strained his patience to see her without being able to eat by her side.
Was he supposed to leave just because she didn’t want to move into his mansion? Where else could he go when his wife was here? The Prime Minister’s Mansion?
Now, in his mind, there were only two kinds of places in this world. One was where Ji Xinhe was, and the other was where it was unbearable for him to stay.
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