They were in charge of being beautiful, and she was in charge of taking the hits.

Chapter 108 Save the Young Master

Mo Baiyun squinted. How could this guy not know he had a tail following him? Letting him into the mansion, who knows what trouble he'll cause.

But then he thought that Sima Lingchuan had only returned for his younger brother's sake, and he hadn't seen him even once since he returned. He didn't have time to pay attention to gossip in other households, so he decided to have Lan'er wait outside.

"Master, there is a servant boy named Lan'er outside, but he has a tail following him. Please go out and meet him." Sima Lingchuan was sitting in the courtyard thinking about something when he heard Mo Baiyun's report. He knew that Lan'er was his younger brother's personal servant boy.

After so many days of fruitless attempts to see him, his servant boy unexpectedly came to the mansion. His brother must have encountered some trouble.

He stood up and walked to the front door without even straightening his clothes. When Lan'er saw Sima Lingchuan come out, she was so excited that tears almost streamed down her face.

She stepped forward, grabbed Sima Lingchuan's hand, and knelt down before him: "Young Master, please save the Second Young Master. He can't stay in the Second Princess's residence any longer."

"Lan'er, get up and tell me what's wrong."

Mo Baiyun squinted warily to the side, making sure that the tail didn't hear what they were saying.

"The Second Prince actually cut out a court official's tongue with a dagger right in front of the Second Young Master! He even said that if the Second Young Master doesn't learn his manners, he'll cripple everyone in the family one by one!"

Mo Baiyun knew that Wu Chengye was always brutal and bloodthirsty, but she did not expect her to be so perverted. When Sima Lingchuan heard this, his eyes were also shocked and his hands trembled. He was very good at taking all the blame on himself.

The conclusion was that he himself was the problem; if it weren't for him, none of this would have happened, and perhaps Wu Chengye's personality wouldn't have become so twisted.

"I have repeatedly gone to his door to ask to see him, but why does my brother refuse to see me?"

"No one informed us at all! We had no idea that the eldest young master had ever come to our door!"

Lan'er felt that the Second Princess's residence was a den of dragons and tigers, and anyone who went in would be skinned alive!

"Master, this matter can't be rushed. You need to think it over carefully." Mo Baiyun knew that Sima Lingchuan would overthink things, so she reminded him from the side.

"Yes, Ziyan, she hasn't returned yet. Things over there can't be finished in a short time. I can only keep an eye on this Marquis's residence."

"Master!"

"Lan'er, I'll be coming back in a couple of days. You must wait at the door, or I won't be able to get in." Sima Lingchuan patted his hand, because Wu Chengye would definitely go to see Huang Ziliang again in a couple of days.

The next day in the imperial court

"Princess, I need you to go to the northern border with documents to discuss with the northern royal family the opening of trade routes between the two countries."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Of course, this was written in advance by Wu Ziyan. He even teased Wu Chengji, saying that he was going to give her a huge achievement. But she didn't expect that the achievement would be bigger than the sky.

Everyone else was envious. If this deal were to be reached, it would be a tremendous benefit for both the country and themselves. Wu Chengye wanted to compete for it, but the Empress refused him with righteous indignation, which made him the target of ridicule from many people.

Having received such an imperial decree, Wu Cheng dared not delay even for a day. After Xia Chao, he selected the fastest horse and took his trusted confidants. Meanwhile, the Chu family and all the generals had already gone to the border of Bei Rong, leaving only Chu Qiu and Chu Ling.

The two of them also received the news that their last trip back to the mansion was to see off his sisters, and then they helped Huang Ziliang with a small favor. Now that they heard that Wu Chengji was going to Wu Ziyan's place, they didn't want to be stuck in the capital and wanted to go with Wu Chengji.

However, Wu Chengji refused. Who was she? She was, after all, the eldest princess of the Wu Dynasty. He knew perfectly well what they were doing behind the scenes. If Chu Qiu left, who would protect those weak men?

He just wanted to see Wu Ziyan. Last time she left, he didn't even see her off. She's been gone for so long, and she's only sent him one letter, without even mentioning missing him. Although they really don't have any relationship...

He really hated his clumsy mouth; if only he could be more honest. Wu Chengji probably guessed what he was thinking: "Haha, Chu Qiu, you don't actually like my sister, do you? Okay, I'm not kidding anymore. Tell her what you want to say."

"General, just tell her that I failed in my duty of protection and hope she will forgive me."

"Aren't you being a bit too awkward? Just say you like her! She's my sister, I know she definitely likes you too!"

Upon hearing Wu Chengji's words, Chu Qiu's eyes flashed, and then he waved his hand, watching Wu Chengji leave the city.

At least until she returns, if Huang Ziliang's plan succeeds, then these men, who are considered weak by outsiders, will have accomplished something significant.

Wu Chengji set off with the letter, but the letter always arrives faster than the person, reaching Wu Ziyan two days earlier. Wu Ziyan was extremely busy, running around all day, and Han Yuxiu and Fang Yuerong hadn't seen each other for several days.

Han Yuxiu was in charge of preparing the medicinal syrup for the spring every day. Fang Yuerong was always overwhelmed with all sorts of messy accounts. His calm and composed smile gradually disappeared from his face. At first, he thought that the border was an easy nut to crack and a lucrative post.

He hadn't expected to be doing so many thankless tasks, but the thought that he was now working independently and no longer under the Fang family's management made him happy.

Seven days have passed, and the person's illness has finally eased. But strangely enough, only patients who have taken the medicine for seven consecutive courses will be completely cured. Those who take it once in the middle will experience some relief, while those who do not take it will experience repeated relapses.

This was of course also part of Wu Ziyan's plan; otherwise, how else could she make money? Of course, he attributed all the money of the poor people to Dulan and Adar.

She set clear prices for those merchants or people with large pastoral areas. Of course, some people complained in secret, but they had to swallow their anger in order to survive.

Silan Pavilion

Dulan and Xiaosi reunited after a long time. They sat at a low table, both sighing and worrying about their masters.

Xiao Si has already received information that Wu Chengji is coming to the border, and Du Lan also knows that their eldest princess, Afu, is on her way here.

"You know, our two countries used to be quite on good terms, but now that trade routes have been officially opened, it feels like things have become tense," Dulan sighed again.

"That's right, didn't you see there's a fence in the middle, as if they're afraid someone from another country will cross the border!" Xiao Si said, holding his teacup as if reminiscing about the past.

"This is a whole town, and they're causing all this trouble!"

"That's right, Silan Pavilion might have to be split in two!"