Zhen Huan pretended to be nonchalant and said to Shen Meizhuang, "Sister Mei, this rouge shop looks good. You are going to Hanshan Temple soon and you need to buy some moisturizer for yourself. Let's go in and pick some together."

Zhen Huan was very alert. Although she didn't have to worry about anyone following her, she knew that Prince Guo's secret guards would take care of it.

But Hanshan City is Xiao Yongren's territory after all. There are many spies around, so we have to be on guard and act carefully.

"Okay, whatever you say. If you see something good, you can buy some too." Shen Meizhuang knew that their conversation was just a show, so she acted very naturally.

However, since a large group of people rushing into a store together would inevitably be too conspicuous, Zhen Huan pondered for a moment, then turned to Liuzhu and the others and whispered:

"Liuzhu, Jinxi, Xiaoyunzi, and Ajin, the four of you can go to other nearby shops and look around. Come back here and meet us in half an hour."

"Okay, miss, please be careful." Liuzhu responded with concern.

"Miss, in my opinion, why don't we go buy some dry food and provisions, so that we will have something to fill our stomachs along the way." Cui Jinxi said thoughtfully.

"That's great. You should also act with caution." Zhen Huan advised everyone earnestly, saying that they were unfamiliar with the place and it would be better to be more careful.

After giving the instructions, Zhen Huan, Xiao Guo (Prince Guo), Shen Meizhuang, Wen Shichu and Caiyue, a group of five people, walked into the rouge shop together.

They first looked around casually, taking in the wide variety of rouge and powder in the shop.

This shop is quite large and has two floors.

The store was crowded with people, and business was booming. Most of the people coming and going were women, but there were also a few men accompanying women to shop.

Then, Xiao Guo (Prince Guo) and a girl in the inner hall looked at each other inadvertently.

Taking advantage of everyone's unpreparedness, the girl quickly moved in front of Zhen Huan and others, fell to her knees with a plop, and tears flowed out like a dam breaking.

She hugged Caiyue's thighs tightly, crying: "Sister Caiyue, is it really you? I finally found you! I am your cousin Ruyue!"

Caiyue pretended to be surprised and stared at the strange woman in front of her.

She was pretty and lovely. Caiyue slowly squatted down and asked gently, "Ruyue, it's really you, why are you here?"

"After my mother passed away, my useless father lost money in gambling and sold me out. I managed to escape and was not abused. I kept running north and ended up here. I... I don't have any relatives anymore, wuwuwu..."

Ru Yue cried and told her past. The more she cried, the sadder she became, and she felt full of grievances.

She looked up at Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan, who were not dressed like ordinary people, and continued:

"Sister Caiyue, I see that you are living a very good life now. Can you please ask your young lady to take me in as well? I am willing to work like a slave for your young lady."

Caiyue looked at the pitiful Ruyue in front of her, trying to squeeze out a few tears and said: "Ruyue, you get up first, I will ask my young lady first, don't worry, my young lady is a very good person."

After hearing what Caiyue said, Ruyue felt a little more at ease. She slowly stood up, wiping her tears.

At this moment, this scene has attracted the crowd in the rouge shop to watch. They are pointing and talking about the two women in a low voice.

Shen Meizhuang had been observing all this silently. When she saw that the show was almost over, she said to Ru Yue in a gentle voice:

"Miss Ruyue, please don't cry. I understand your situation. However, I'm afraid I can't take you in as a maid. But since you are Caiyue's cousin, I can find a good master for you. In this way, you don't have to worry about your livelihood anymore."

After hearing what Shen Meizhuang said, Ru Yue was moved to tears and nodded repeatedly to express her gratitude.

Shen Meizhuang turned her head to look at Zhen Huan beside her and said softly, "Huan'er, this Miss Ru Yue is so pitiful. I want you to take her in today. Can you agree to my request?"

Zhen Huan turned her head slightly and looked carefully at Ru Yue who was standing beside her. She had a pretty face but a hint of sadness in her eyes.

After a moment's silence, Zhen Huan held Shen Meizhuang's hand tightly and replied with a smile: "Since it is something you have entrusted me with, I am willing to do it."

Then, Zhen Huan cast her gaze towards Ru Yue again and said gently, "Miss Ru Yue, from now on, you will follow me. Don't worry, I will never treat you unfairly."

Hearing this, Ru Yue was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. She quickly knelt down and kowtowed to express her gratitude.

She kept thanking him: "Thank you both ladies for your kindness! Thank you also Sister Caiyue."

Zhen Huan quickly reached out to help Ru Yue up, and comforted her softly, "Miss Ru Yue, you don't have to be so reserved when you follow me in the future. You don't have to kneel down and salute at every turn. Get up quickly."

At this moment, Zhen Huan showed a satisfied smile on her face, and secretly sighed in her heart: Miss Ru Yue's acting skills are really superb and admirable! I have to admit that Yunli did not choose the wrong person.

At this moment, Li Xiner, the proprietress of the rouge shop, made a grand appearance!

She had a graceful figure, as charming as a flower swaying in the wind, and she particularly liked wearing bright and gorgeous dresses.

Today she is wearing a bright red long dress, like a blooming peony, which is eye-catching.

Her slightly upturned phoenix eyes made her look even more charming and attractive; her cherry lips were painted with bright red lip balm, and her gentle smile was enough to make many men fall for her.

Seeing this, Li Xiner immediately stepped forward and shouted to the crowd watching the fun:

"Everyone, you've seen enough, please go away! Why don't you come and take a look at the new rouge products that our store has just launched? They are all limited editions!"

Seeing this, everyone thought that they had seen enough of the excitement and turned to the new product area. For a moment, many people crowded into the new product area to choose their favorite rouge.

"Dear guests, could you please move to the private room for a chat? You just attracted a crowd of onlookers here, which has had a significant impact on my business. Shouldn't you apologize?"

Li Xiner speaks in a soft and gentle voice, but she was born with this kind of voice.

"Okay, thank you for bothering me then." Zhen Huan responded first.

So the group walked through the spacious and bright hall and went up the stairs to the second floor.

Finally, they came to a secluded spot in the far corner of the second floor—an elegantly decorated box.

After entering the box, everyone discovered that there was a hidden door inside.

Li Xiner walked forward with ease, pushed open the secret door carefully, and then led Xiaoguo, Shen Meizhuang and Ruyue in.

Then she gently closed the secret door, allowing it to return to its original state quietly and silently.

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