If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Ruan Zhaoxia coaxed Shen Suian to go shopping.

It’s said to be shopping, but in fact it’s just going to the theater to listen to a play.

"In Liyuan, you can not only listen to operas, but also listen to books, enjoy dancing and music. There is also a treasure pavilion where you can choose fashionable jewelry and clothes. The embroiderers are all the best in the capital."

Shen Sui'an was surprised, "There are still shops selling things in the opera house?"

"That's right. Opera house owners can really make money," said Ruan Zhaoxia.

"Then I really have to go and see it." Shen Sui'an was curious. She was now worrying about how to make more money, so it would be nice to go and see how others did business.

Liyuan is the largest theater in the royal capital, covering an area equivalent to a five-story mansion. There are various shops at the entrance, selling snacks and all kinds of funny gadgets.

It really has everything.

"The attic over there is the Treasure Pavilion, which only receives distinguished guests." Ruan Zhaoxia said.

"We'll go to the theater later, let's take a look at the jewelry first."

Shen Sui'an nodded, "Okay."

Ruan Zhaoxia was a little girl after all, and her eyes lit up with joy when she saw the dazzling array of jewelry.

"Cousin, look at this hairpin, is it pretty?"

It was a plum blossom jade hairpin, made of crystal clear white jade. It was not of the finest quality, but its style was novel and very suitable for a young girl like Ruan Zhaoxia.

"It looks good, and makes you look as pretty as a peach in spring." Shen Suian said with a smile.

Ruan Zhaoxia was delighted and took off the jade hairpin, "Boss, wrap it up then."

"Young lady, you have really good taste. This is the latest piece of jewelry designed by Lady Jin from our Treasure Pavilion. There is only one in the entire capital." The shopkeeper said with a smile.

If there is only one, then it must be very expensive.

"How much silver?" Shen Suian asked.

The shopkeeper smiled even more broadly, "To answer Madam, this jade hairpin is worth one hundred taels."

It's really expensive.

But he's a smart businessman.

"Then..." Shen Suian was about to say that she would buy a hairpin and give it to Ruan Zhaoxia.

A crisp sound came from outside.

"What a beautiful hairpin, Sister Ruan." Two young girls walked in hand in hand.

When Ruan Zhaoxia saw how intimate they were, the smile on her face suddenly faded.

"It's really unique." The twelve or thirteen-year-old girl in yellow took the hairpin from the shopkeeper and turned to the woman in white and said, "Cousin, don't you like plum blossoms the most? This plum blossom jade hairpin really suits you."

As she spoke, she inserted the plum blossom jade hairpin into the bun of the woman in white.

"Sister Ruan, this jade hairpin is more suitable for my cousin, so give it to her. You don't need a hairpin anyway." said the woman in yellow.

Ruan Zhaoxia's face completely darkened, "Shao Baozhu, this is my thing. Who are you to decide to give it to someone else? Take it back."

It turned out that these two girls were the younger sister and cousin of Ruan Zhaoxia's fiancé.

Shao Baozhu and Zheng Ruyan.

"Sister Ruan, you are too stingy. It's just a jade hairpin. I have always loved my cousin. If I knew how well you treated her, I would definitely praise you for your magnanimity." Shao Baozhu said with a smile.

"Who is your cousin to me? Why should I be nice to her? It's none of my business whether Shao Guanming praises me or not." Ruan Zhaoxia sneered, "Take off the hairpin."

Zheng Ruyan's face flushed with shame, and a mist formed in her eyes that seemed to be refusing to disappear.

She reached out and took off the hairpin, and said timidly, "This jade hairpin is Miss Ruan's favorite. It's my fault, Miss Ruan, please don't blame Baozhu."

She said so, but she still held the hairpin tightly in her hand, with a look of reluctance on her face.

Shao Baozhu glared at Ruan Zhaoxia angrily, "Ruan Zhaoxia, what do you mean by this? My cousin is different from you. She grew up in luxury and suffered so much. What's wrong with giving her a hairpin?"

Zheng Ruyan bit her lip and her face turned slightly pale.

She didn't like Shao Baozhu emphasizing her background everywhere. She was indeed an orphan, but she was also a daughter of an official in her previous life, so she was not that bad.

Ruan Zhaoxia sneered, "You feel sorry for your cousin, so why don't you buy it for her? You are so shameless to use my things to make yourself look good."

Shao Baozhu was furious. "You...you are too much. I want to tell my brother that someone like you is not worthy of marrying my brother."

"Then you'd better go and tell her quickly." Ruan Zhaoxia sneered and snatched the hairpin from Shao Baozhu's hand.

"Baozhu, forget it. After all, I am not worthy of you." Zheng Ruyan took Shao Baozhu's hand.

"Hehe." Ruan Zhaoxia rolled her eyes.

Shao Baozhu held Zheng Ruyan's hand tightly and said, "Humph, my cousin is still well-educated and sensible. It would be great if you could marry my brother."

Zheng Ruyan lowered her head in embarrassment, "What are you talking about?"

"I'm not wrong. My brother has already said that he wants to marry you as his co-wife in the future." Shao Baozhu deliberately spoke loudly.

Ruan Zhaoxia took a deep breath, her eyes almost blazing with fire.

"Boss, this is one hundred taels." Shen Sui'an said lightly.

Ningshuang has already handed over a hundred taels of silver to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper accepted it with a smile, "Thank you, ma'am."

"Cousin..." Ruan Zhaoxia wanted to stop her. This hairpin had been worn by Zheng Ruyan and she didn't like it at all.

Shen Sui'an took out a more luxurious gold hairpin from the brocade box and said, "If it's dirty, don't wear it. You are the eldest daughter of the Ruan family and you deserve better."

Ruan Zhaoxia was slightly stunned, and looking at Shen Suian's gentle and smiling eyes, she suddenly understood what he meant.

"Cousin, you are right. If it is dirty, we should throw it away." Ruan Zhaoxia chuckled and threw the plum blossom jade hairpin in her hand away.

The plum blossom jade hairpin broke into three pieces on the ground.

Shao Baozhu's face turned green with anger. "Ruan Zhaoxia, what do you mean?"

Zheng Ruyan’s face was pale, and she was staggering as if she had suffered great humiliation.

"It's nothing. When your brother gets married, remember to send an invitation to our Ruan family." Ruan Zhaoxia said lightly.

Shao Baozhu was stunned, "What?"

"Boss, we want this hairpin." Shen Sui'an said.

"Who are you?" Shao Baozhu stared at Shen Sui'an.

Ning Shuang scolded, "How dare you!"

Zheng Ruyan hurriedly grabbed Shao Baozhu and said, "Miss Ruan, Madam, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have worn the jade hairpin. You can blame me instead of Baozhu."

"Miss Ruan, you are my cousin's fiancée. I dare not compete with you for anything."

"I just want a place to take me in, I..."

Ruan Zhaoxia waved her hand, "Miss Zheng, whether you fight for it or not is none of my business. I have already bought the jade hairpin, but I don't like it anymore. It has nothing to do with you."

"Miss Ruan, don't be angry. If you hit me, blame me, but don't blame Baozhu." Zheng Ruyan grabbed Ruan Zhaoxia's hand and knelt down.

"Go away!" Ruan Zhaoxia broke free from her hand.

Zheng Ruyan cried out and fell backwards.

Just as he was about to hit Shen Sui'an, Ning Shuang kicked him away.

"There is an assassin! Protect the princess." Ningshuang shouted.