After marrying a sickly and powerful official, Jiaojiao cries every day

Shen Zhixiang felt that the story was extremely thrilling and tortuous just by listening, and when he heard that Ashina Ba was also involved, his brows couldn't help but frown a little, and his face became as solemn as frost.

"Ashina Ba's arrival was too coincidental. If someone hadn't sent him a message, he wouldn't have been able to come in the first place. Besides, the summons from His Majesty yesterday was too intriguing."

Shen Zhixiang was no mediocre person. She could figure out the trick if she just used her brain a little. However, she did not expect the emperor's suspicion would be so deep that he actually wanted to use the Turks to destroy Beilang's pillar of support. Even she thought this move was too stupid and absurd.

"Sister Shen also heard something wrong, right?" Wen Ranyan led her upstairs, laughing as she spoke.

The fragrance of wood permeated his nose. Shen Zhixiang nodded and said calmly: "If Your Majesty can use these suspicions and unorthodox methods to benefit the people and the country, Beilang will surely prosper further."

"It's really hard for you. Just listening to the chase and escape along the way makes me feel very thrilling. Now you have to deal with it again when you come back. Did you sleep well last night?"

Shen Zhixiang changed the subject and looked back at her, with a hint of pity and worry in her words.

Wen Ranyan smiled even more: "I slept well. Our greatest strength is that we never take troubles to heart. We live as happily as we want. Everything is just passing clouds."

The worry in Shen Zhixiang's eyes faded, and she also laughed: "Such a mentality is really enviable."

Wen Ranyan opened the window to let the smell out of the building, and then continued, "Life is short, and it will pass in the blink of an eye. If you keep feeling depressed, how can you go on with your life?"

Shen Zhixiang responded: "I should learn from you."

The renovation inside the building has been done quite well. The carpenters understood Wen Ranyan's meaning and were very efficient. It will be completed after a few more modifications tomorrow, and the business can be opened after a few more additions.

"Bring those girls here tomorrow to get them acclimated to the environment, and we will open the day after tomorrow." Wen Ranyan had an idea and acted decisively, not waiving it even a day later.

Shen Zhixiang was conservative: "Isn't it too hasty?"

Wen Ranyan shook her head: "If it hadn't needed some renovation, I would have wanted to open this business when I first got this building."

After Shen Zhixiang heard this, she stopped talking.

After looking around, they slowly went downstairs.

It was time for lunch. Shen Zhixiang looked back and suggested, "Why don't we not go back home and eat outside? Or call Lanyue out so the three of us can eat together?"

Wen Ranyan had no objection: "I can do anything."

After half an hour, the three of them gathered in the private room.

The sun is always very warm at this hour. Looking out through the green bamboo screen window, the lush and brilliant flowers are also coated with a layer of gold foil. The golden light is thick and the shadows are rippling. Just looking at it makes me feel warm in my heart.

A gathering of three is always lively and cheerful. Wen Ranyan and Shen Zhixiang talk from time to time, but Chu Lanyue, who should be lively and cheerful, drinks the sweet soup in the bowl one sip at a time.

She didn't speak or respond, but just lowered her brows, looking like she was hiding something on her mind. She didn't even notice that she had finished the sweet soup in the bowl.

"What's wrong? You look so worried?" Shen Zhixiang asked worriedly.

Chu Lanyue said in a muffled voice: "I have nothing on my mind."

Wen Ranyan smiled and pointed out: "You look absent-minded. You didn't even come back to your senses after drinking the sweet soup in the bowl. How dare you say that you have no worries?"

Chu Lanyue looked at the empty porcelain bowl in a daze, only then did she realize that her emotions had already leaked out. If she continued to deny it, it would be like trying to cover up her own faults.

Her face suddenly became as pretty as a peach in spring. She frowned and calmed down before she spoke softly, "When I passed by the inner courtyard, I accidentally heard my parents mention His Majesty's selection of concubines. Then I suddenly realized that His Majesty intended to take me into the palace. Although I am not smart, I know that His Majesty's move is not simple."

"My parents have been dealing with my affairs recently. They deliberately kept it from me because they didn't want me to worry. But if they refuse this talent show, wouldn't they be committing a serious crime?"

Chu Lanyue frowned deeply. The carefree girl in the past finally became worried and troubled today. Her expression was extremely gloomy, like a pearl covered with dust without a trace of luster.

Shen Zhixiang's expression suddenly dimmed a little. She knew that Helian Xiao wanted to hold a beauty contest, but it was the first time she heard that he wanted to take Chu Lanyue into the palace.

The harem is simply a place where people are eaten without leaving any bones. It looks glamorous, but it is actually turbulent and treacherous. The inner chambers have already bound women to that extent, let alone the harem.

They are men fighting, but they are dragging an innocent woman into the vortex of power, which is really despicable.

Shen Zhixiang's expression was as cold as ice, like a handful of pure snow. "Since Lord Chu has such a plan, he must have the ability to deal with it and has thought of a way out. You don't have to worry too much, lest they worry in vain and make mistakes."

Wen Ranyan also said: "Your sister Shen is right. Lord Chu is a very wise man. He will do it perfectly and get away with it. The most important thing for you to do now is to smile and eat and drink well so that they can concentrate more."

After hearing this, Chu Lanyue also felt that these words made a lot of sense.

Her father, mother, and brothers were all intelligent people, but she had no idea. If she did something useless in a hurry, it would only cause more trouble and distract them, which would be counterproductive.

It is better to eat and drink well and adapt to circumstances.

Chu Lanyue had figured it out, and immediately smiled, saying, "I shouldn't be so stubborn. They are much smarter than me. They can think of everything I can think of. What I should do most now is to take good care of myself and not let them be distracted."

The little girl was very easy to coax. She immediately stopped worrying and enjoyed her food and drinks even more.

At that time, the door of the private room was pushed open and the waiter came to serve the dishes.

The waiter kept his head down the whole time, and there seemed to be the sound of silver bells when he walked.

The voice was so soft that Shen Zhixiang and Chu Lanyue didn't notice it. However, Wen Ranyan suddenly raised her eyes and glanced at the waiter, but she only saw his smooth jawline and nothing else.

When the waiter left the private room, the strange color flashing in Wen Ran's eyes had not yet faded.

She stood up suddenly and said, "I'm going to the toilet and will be back soon."

After getting a response, Wen Ranyan walked out of the private room and followed the waiter to a remote backyard.

The waiter seemed to have noticed something, and after making several detours, he turned around and went into a woodshed.

Wen Ranyan flashed in, and as soon as she entered the room, a fierce palm wind came towards her. Although there was no murderous intent, it was as sharp as sand waves.

She was well prepared. The poisonous thread in her sleeve flew out of the air and wrapped around the waiter's wrist in an instant.

She exerted a little force with her hands, and the distance between them was shortened by a few inches.

Wen Ranyan looked at his pair of misty peach blossom eyes under his tangled hair and said with a smile, "We are already acquaintances. Why do we have to fight like this when we meet again?"

"Don't you think so, Sang Muye?"