I don't want to be the favorite concubine of this palace anymore

An Muxi had also fantasized about having a relationship with two equally matched people, where there was only each other. No matter what the other person's identity was, as long as the two truly loved each other, she would be happy even if they lived an ordinary life.

She admires Dai Meng a little bit. If she likes someone, she will try her best to win him over. It seems that this is quite effective in dealing with a sickly and beautiful guy like Li Yian.

I was in a daze, thinking about my worries, writing and drawing, and finally I fell asleep on the desk.

The lamp oil burned out. In the darkness, Li Rui looked deeply at the woman lying on the table and sighed softly.

He walked over, picked her up, and carried her back to her bedroom, gently placing her on the large carved bed, and then covered her with a blanket.

He lowered his head and placed a kiss on her lips. What should I do with you? But no matter what, he was sure that he couldn't bear to let her go.

The next morning, An Muxi woke up and saw herself lying in bed. She felt a little strange. Was it Xiaoqin who brought her back last night? How come she had no memory of it at all?

It should be, otherwise who else could it be. The attic door was locked from the inside at night.

Xiaoqin helped An Muxi get up and wash, then said to her with a gloating look: "Master, do you know? Concubine Xu was sent to the farm on the outskirts of the palace today."

An Muxi was stunned. She didn't expect that Li Rui would deal with Concubine Xu so quickly. However, that woman deserved it.

She could see that Xu Wanying really liked Li Rui, but it was a pity that she had evil intentions, was the niece of Concubine Li, and was stupid and bad. Li Rui was destined not to like her.

Today she wanted to go out and look around to see if there was a suitable shop that could be turned into a clinic. She had a plan in mind to open the clinic and the pharmacy together.

It's the kind that can both see a doctor and prescribe medicine.

She now takes Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue with her when she goes out. These two maids know a lot and are good at martial arts, so they are very easy to use.

After I got out, I rented a horse carriage and slowly traveled around several urban areas. Along the way, I saw several shops for sale. I went in to ask, but either the price was too high or the size was not suitable.

When they walked to West Street, they saw a shop with the word "transfer" written on it. An Muxi got off the carriage and went in with two maids.

Originally there was a clinic here called Song’s Clinic. There was an old man in his fifties who sat behind the counter in a daze.

After An Muxi entered, he looked up and saw the person coming, and asked gently: "Miss, do you want to see a doctor or go to the store?"

An Muxi looked inside and found it quite spacious and of the right size. She smiled and said, "I want to ask how much the store fee is?"

The old man looked at the veiled young woman in front of him and felt that she didn't really want to change her shop. He sighed in his heart.

But he still said, "This is a medical clinic. It has a treatment room and tools for treating diseases, as well as some common medicinal materials. There is also a yard in the back where people can live. The total fee for the store is five thousand taels."

An Muxi was secretly shocked. She didn't expect that even though this was West Street, the street for the rich and powerful, the prices were still so high.

However, this shop is the most suitable one among them, and it was originally a medical clinic, so it can be opened for business after a little improvement.

There is a yard at the back where people can live, which is what makes An Muxi most excited. After thinking about it, she decided to bargain for a lower price.

"Old sir, can we negotiate the price?"

The old man sighed and shook his head: "To be honest, if my family had not encountered an unexpected change and urgently needed money, I would not have transferred this shop passed down from my ancestors.

This is all my wealth. I rely on this shop to support my family. This price is already very low. I really can’t lower it any further.”

Just then, several gangster-looking guys rushed in with sticks.

"Doctor Song, how are you collecting the money? Tomorrow is the deadline. If you still can't collect 5,000 taels of silver, your son's life will be in jeopardy!"

When the old man saw the visitor, he was so excited that he trembled with anger: "Don't worry, I will definitely collect the money tomorrow. Don't hurt my son, otherwise I will go to the government to sue you!"

When the others heard this, they all laughed and said, "The government can't control our gambling house, so don't waste your energy."

At this moment, several people suddenly saw An Muxi standing nearby. The leading thug's eyes lit up and he looked at An Muxi wantonly.

Although she was wearing a veil, one could see that she had an exquisite figure, and her almond-shaped eyes on her delicate face were slightly raised, as if to captivate one's soul.

Just standing there made people imagine a lot. The gangster said to An Muxi: "Whose family is this young lady? With such a beautiful person, why don't you follow me? I promise that you can walk sideways on West Street in the future, how about it?"

An Muxi was speechless. Who did this bastard think he was? With his sunken face and big nostrils, An Muxi almost spilled her breakfast.

He ignored the man. He realized that the shop owner's son was being held hostage, so he asked the old man directly, "Old sir, why don't you just give it to me? I'll give you the banknote now and then find someone to bring your son back."

The old man hesitated for a moment, but finally, worried that something might happen to his son, he gritted his teeth and nodded.

Soon the two of them finished writing the transfer agreement, and the old man gave the house deed to An Muxi. An Muxi handed the old man five silver notes of one thousand taels. He saw that his name written on the agreement was Song Liang. The rest would just need to be changed and filed with the government.

"Mr. Song, if you feel comfortable, let my people go with them to redeem your son. How about I wait here with you?"

Song Liang felt that this young woman had an extraordinary bearing. Seeing that the two maids behind her also had a reserved aura and were not simple either, he began to trust her a little.

The pit-faced man was very dissatisfied with An Muxi's disregard and shouted, "Little girl, don't think that you can bring him back just by giving him money. I can't let him come back with just one word!"

An Muxi was also a little angry this time. Isn't this just a rogue who talks about sports cars all the time?

This store has been transferred to my name, and I will continue to do business here in the future. If I don't teach this gangster a lesson, he will probably come to cause trouble again in the future.

An Muxi sneered: "I didn't expect you to talk like a fart. It seems that your skin is itchy. Qiu Shuang Qiu Yue should go and loosen his bones. Let him confirm what he just said."

The melon-faced man said to the three people behind him with disdain: "Little girl, don't be shameless. Even the West Street Bully Shitou doesn't recognize you. Do you still want to open a store here in the future?"

An Muxi was almost dying of laughter. He was still calling Stone Brother in such a miserable state.

"Go ahead. I don't want to waste time talking to him."

Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue took the order and rushed forward directly.

In just half a cup of tea, several thugs were beaten to the ground and knelt down begging for mercy.

They didn't know when a female devil came to West Street and beat people up if they didn't agree with her. She beat them to death.

"I am wrong, Auntie. I am just a debt collector for my boss. Please forgive us, sir."

"What? You're not the West Street Bully anymore?"

"No, no, I am just a piece of shit on West Street in front of you."

An Muxi sneered: "Can I take my people to redeem them now?"

"Yes, yes, both of you please."

Qiu Shuang whispered in An Muxi's ear: "Master, don't worry. Gu Feng and Gu Lei are guarding you in the dark. We will be back soon."

An Muxi nodded and let Qiu Shuang and Qiu Yue follow the bruised and battered thugs away.