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"Did they say when they would return?"

Shaking his head, Roland replied: "That's not true, but I should be back soon. Do you want me to go look for you?"

"No need." Raising her eyes, Hua Mujiao's expression was calm. She then continued, "Change the way you address me. Just call me 'Boss'. Don't use that 'commoner girl' of yours."

"Yes, Mother …" "Boss."

After carefully sizing up Roland, there was only one kind of feeling she gave to Hibiscus frontalis, which was that of being quick-witted.

Especially after she had recognized him in the shop, his words and actions had to be praised by Hua Mujiao.

"Boss, you're here? "I was just about to say that I should pay a visit to the general's residence and ask General Shangguan to tell me some things."

It was at this moment that Boss Xu and Xiang'er walked in together, joy written all over their faces as they looked at the hibiscus flower.

"What is it? Why are you so happy?"

Hearing Hua Mujiao's question, Boss Xu scratched his head and gave an awkward smile.

"Actually, it was because of what you told me yesterday that I had forgotten about it."

It was just yesterday, yet you already had an idea today?

Hua Mujiao cast a praising gaze towards Boss Xu, saying, "It's enough to see that you're happy and have an idea. Roland told me that you and Xiang'er have gone to see the house. Have you reached an agreement?"

"Yes, it's settled. The price is still considered cheap, but it's a bit far from the shop. It's in the North Street's Long Lane."

Boss Xu's ability to handle matters was actually the one that Hua Mujiao was the most interested in.

Previously, when she had trusted him with the shop, she had decided to leave it to him not only because she trusted him, but also because he was extremely capable.

"Don't worry, I'm going to go on a long trip in a few days. I don't know when I'll be back, but I just want to tell you guys that as long as you don't lose anything, you can relax and do it yourself."

As she spoke, Hua Mujiao looked at Xiang'er, her complexion looking much better than yesterday.

"All of you leave first. Xiang'er, stay behind."

After Boss Xu and Roland left, the door to the room was closed as well. Xiang'er stepped forward and knelt on the ground.

"My daughter, Xiang'er, greets esteemed wangfei Xi."

"Get up."

"Thank you, esteemed Empress."

After sizing Xiang'er up from head to toe, Hua Mu Jin finally opened his mouth.

"Do you still have any thoughts of suicide in your mind?"

In a moment of astonishment, Xiang'er lifted her head. Her eyes gradually became moist.

"The Empress is wise and perceptive. Xiang'er thought that she had concealed it very well, but she didn't expect that the Empress would still be able to see through it." "You're courting death, Xiang'er …"

Xiang'er didn't finish her sentence.

Raising her eyes and gazing into Xiang'er's moist eyes, Hua Mu Jin lightly shook her head.

"If you truly want to court death, no one will be able to stop you. However, you must remember that I was the one who avenged your parents. Your life was also saved by me, so your life belongs to me. You want to die? Fine, when you can help me earn a hundred thousand gold taels, I'll grant you death. "

Yesterday, when she left, Hua Mu Jin inadvertently saw Xiang'er's death wish.

Tears welled up in Xiang'er's eyes and slid down her cheeks.

He bit his lower lip to hold back the sobs.

"Xiang'er will remember the Empress's kindness in saving her life for the rest of her life. I hope that the Empress will allow Xiang'er to help the Empress with her work in order to repay the Empress's kindness. "

Hearing this, the corners of Hua Mu Jin's mouth curled up as she let out a sigh of relief.

It seemed like her trip this time wasn't in vain.

On the other side, at the Violet Bamboo Garden.

"Your methods are truly becoming more and more ruthless. Fortunately, I didn't stay in the palace. Otherwise, one day, you might look down on me and even remove me."

From the mischievous smile on Bai Yan's face, it was obvious that he was joking.

Squinting his eyes, the corner of Bai Zhan Ke's mouth curled up into an evil smile. "I can't say."

"You …"

Laughing lightly, Bai Yan tapped his finger on the table and shook his head helplessly.

"Whatever, it's rare that you ask me for something, so I'll help you with this matter." However, this benefit naturally cannot be lacking. You should also know that my business in this building is not very good. I heard that your little girl can play the zither well. How about … "

"No!"

Before Bai Yan could finish his words, he was interrupted by Bai Zhan Ke's cold voice.

Seeing his dark face, Bai Yan raised her eyebrows and laughed in an interesting manner.

"I never thought that you would be so sincere towards that girl!" Aren't you afraid of others grabbing onto your weak spot and recklessly threatening you by your bare hands? "

As a sovereign, it was taboo to have weak points, especially in a situation like this where Bai Zhan Ke was fighting for power.

"She is not weak, she is my woman."

"…"

Bai Yan had no words to respond to that. A metaphor actually caused Bai Zhan Ke to emphasize the point so seriously. It was evident that he had a deep affection for Hua Mujiao.

"BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!"

At this moment, knocking sounds came from the door. Both of them looked towards the door at almost the same time.

When the door was pushed open, Hua Mujiao happily ate the candied fruits in her hands. She looked up and saw the two of them staring at her, smiling.

"Have you finished talking?"

Bai Zhan Ke nodded his head, the expression on his face changed and a doting smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Jin'er, come over."

As she ate the candied fruits, although Hua Mu Jin didn't know why Bai Zhan Ke had called her over, she still obediently walked over and sat beside him.

"Did you bring a handkerchief?"

"Huh?"

Hua Mujie stared at him in surprise. After thinking for a long time, he still couldn't figure out the reason behind his question.

"Yes, what do you want a handkerchief for?"

As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin took out her handkerchief and handed it over to Bai Zhan Ke.

"I'll wipe your mouth."

"…"

The warmth of Bai Zhan Ke caused Hua Mujin's heart to palpitate.

At the same time, she felt ashamed that she had eaten so much that both sides of her mouth were filled with shame.

"I see you two, you two are even more tiresome than this sweet gourd. You don't even know how to hold back in front of an elder like me? "Are you all intentionally trying to anger me?"

Seeing the intimate actions of Hua Mujiao and Bai Zhan Ke, Bai Yan couldn't stand it any longer and glared at the two of them.

"After wiping the corner of Hua Mu Jin's mouth, Bai Zhan Ke put the handkerchief into his own sleeve pocket." If you don't like it, Uncle Thirteen, you can close your eyes. "

"I, I close my eyes?"

Bai Yan did not expect Bai Zhan to say this, and the anger in his heart rose.

His fingers, which had been placed on the table, drummed on the table more frequently.

"Zhuo'er, did you not clearly understand that this is my territory? It's fine if you don't pay attention, but you still want me to close my eyes? Do you believe that I won't directly chase you guys out? "

"Under the heavens, could it be that you are the ruler of the earth, Thirteenth Imperial Uncle? You must remember this saying!"

Bai Yan's ability to bicker was still very lacking.

Seeing the beautiful man, who was as beautiful as a fairy, humiliated, making Hua Mujiao want to laugh, she blew her nose in anger and glared at him.

"Little girl, what are you laughing about?"

Seeing that Hua Mujiao was secretly laughing while covering her mouth, Bai Yan turned his spearhead towards her.

"Cough, cough …" Pretending to be choked, Hua Mujiao lightly coughed twice.

Then, he looked at Bai Yan and said, "I'm not laughing, am I? Royal Uncle, you must be seeing things, you're seeing wrongly. "

Unable to defeat the flower hibiscus and Bai Zhan Ke, in the end Bai Yan had to surrender and admit defeat.

Looking closely at Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin, he actually felt like he was looking back at the past.

"It's almost noon. Let's finish eating before returning to the palace."

"Okay, Royal Uncle, do you want to treat us?"

Bai Yan had just finished speaking when Hua Mujiao caught up, as if she was afraid that he would go back on his word.

"Please, with that amount of food you have, don't tell me you can ruin my building?" The flower hibiscus's playfulness made Bai Yan more and more fond of it.

On the dining table, looking at the ravenously devouring Hibiscus Mutabilis, Bai Yan was completely dumbfounded. The hand holding the chopsticks also froze beside the bowl, as if it had frozen over.

"What's wrong? What are you all looking at me for? "

"Eat slowly, don't choke."

Hua Mujie felt as if he would say the same thing every time he and Bai Qi were eating at the same table.

Did he really look like he ate really fast?

After a long time, the dazed Bai Yan finally recovered. He swallowed his saliva, awkwardly smiled, and asked, "Zhuo'er, have you mistreated this little girl? How come you're eating something like you're fighting over it with her?"

"…"

Bai Yan's words could be considered as an answer to Hua Mujiao's doubts.

The playful girl stuck out her tongue, wiped her mouth, and smiled embarrassedly.

"It's a blessing to eat, what's wrong with that?"

With a white eye at Bai Zhan Ke, Bai Yan also began to move her chopsticks.

He picked up the dishes and placed them in his bowl. Raising his head, his black eyes revealed a hint of sadness as he softly said, "The day after tomorrow is the day of your mufei's death. Are you still not going this year?"

Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.

Just as he was about to move, Bai Zhan Hua reached out his hand and held him down.

"The government is busy, I'm afraid I can't spare the time to go."

Hua Mujiao stared at Bai Zhan Ke in astonishment. She couldn't understand why he didn't tell Bai Yan that his mother's concubine was still alive.

Moreover, the empress dowager had locked him up in a secret chamber and tortured him to no end …

Bai Yan shook his head with a bitter smile and put down the chopsticks in his hand. "Alright, I'll wait for your mufei to return in the future. I'll return to the palace."

"Mm. Alright."

From Bai Yan's expression, Hua Mu Jin could tell that he still had feelings for Bai Zhan Ke's mother even now. In addition, he was afraid that this debt of gratitude had already been deeply rooted and would not be eradicated.

The atmosphere was somewhat depressing.

"Royal Uncle, why do you have a brothel? You couldn't have deceived and tricked the girl in this building, right? "

Seeing that Bai Yan was hurt, Hua Mu Jin smiled mischievously as she changed the topic.

Putting away the sorrowful expression on her face, Bai Yan took the chopsticks and used them to knock on Hua Mujiao's head.

"Little girl, can you speak? Your uncle, I, am a proper businessman. The ladies in this building all came here of my own free will. Furthermore, my Purple Bamboo Garden is a place where ladies only sell their skills and not their bodies. "

Hua Mujie's face revealed great shock, but in his heart, he inexplicably felt sorry for Bai Yan.

"Is that so? "I suddenly remembered that I saved a girl yesterday. Shangguan Yi said that she seems to be Violet Bamboo Garden's number one."

Hearing this, Bai Yan frowned and asked, "You were the ones that saved Zining yesterday?"

"That's right, she seemed to have said she was called Zi Ning." As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin's beautiful eyes went up, and the corner of her mouth slightly raised. She continued to ask: "That young lady, it can't be your lover, right, Imperial Uncle? If that's the case, then Royal Uncle, you have to properly thank me, no? "