Xiao Ya Xue's clenched fist changed to point at the water, "Good, you have backbone. Then just wait here well, we are leaving!"

Then, she turned around and dragged Yang Ruqing directly towards the upper part of the stone arch bridge.

“This…”

Mu Zi Chuan glanced at the sun-drenched pine tree still standing in the river, a look of difficulty on his face.

Yang Ruqing smiled at Mu Zichuan and winked, then shook her head subtly, signaling him to ignore it.

Mu Zichuan understood and quickly followed up.

"Hey, really leaving? You woman, how can you be so heartless?"

Then, came the shout of that day's pine.

Xiao Ya Xue suddenly stopped, turned her head to glance at the man in the river, and gave a charming smile.

Then she turned and ran back to the shore, click-clack, click-clack.

That day, Song relaxed his arms and embraced his chest, twitching his eyebrows and revealing a triumphant look.

Just as that triumphant smile hadn't yet blossomed on his face, his complexion suddenly changed.

"Hey, what are you doing? What are you doing with my clothes? Don't touch me!"

That day, Matsu barked and quickly swam toward the shore.

It's a pity, Xiao Yaxue had already grabbed his dry clothes and shoes from the shore and dashed back into the carriage parked on the bridge.

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That day, Song trembled and shivered as he climbed ashore. He couldn't find his clothes, but he saw another pile of clothes nearby.

Quickly threw the clothes on haphazardly, and one shoe was missing.

"Hey, who are you? What are you doing stealing my clothes? Put them down, put them down!"

The man that Mu Zi Chuan had hired earlier to do the job also popped his head out of the river, shouting in panic.

That day, Song Xin was so focused on chasing Xiao Ya Xue and the others that he ignored the poor guy in the water!

As for how this farce finally ended, Yang Ruqing didn't bother to worry about it.

Because she knew that on that day, Song would definitely receive a punishment from Xiao Ya Xue, one that would be enough to make him remember for a long time.

Next, the group made haste and arrived directly at Haitangxuan in their carriage.

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"Qing'er, Fengtang, I'll go see Master Zhang first. I'll come find you both later."

Mu Zi Chuan got off the carriage and said to Yang Ru Qing.

Yang Ruqing nodded, letting that day's Song 'atone for his crime' drive Mu Zichuan to Zhang's Mansion.

Several people got out of the carriage. Seeing how deserted it was, Yang Ruqing frowned slightly.

The government has already ordered the closure of business, so it's not bad that they haven't sealed it up.

However, along the way, countless wine shops and businesses have been seen, all of them not doing well. Even this half of the imperial city is lifeless.

She immediately went through the door.

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In the hall, all the tables and chairs were arranged neatly according to the layout when it was renovated before, but there were hardly any customers.

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Yang Ruqing looked up, gazing at the vast dome overhead, the surrounding railings, and the intricate carvings that caught her eye.

A tinge of melancholy swept through my heart, accompanied by a sense of desolation.

“Where is everyone? Where did they all go?”

Luofeng Tang roared, and immediately a tortoise slave ran over in a panic from the backyard.

Yang Ruqing immediately recognized this turtle slave, whose name was Adé.

Having followed Sister Hua for over ten years, he was her confidante and is now Yang Ruoqing's trusted assistant.

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Ad also saw Yang Ruqing and her party standing in the hall.

“Master? Master-in-law?”

Ade excitedly shouted and ran over. He was so excited that he wanted to hug Yang Ruqing tightly.

“Master, you're finally back! Big trouble has happened at the brothel. Miss Hua has been thrown in jail, everyone is in disarray and there’s no one in charge. Waaahhhh...”

Ade choked back sobs, tears and snot streaming down her face.

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Everyone present was stunned, and Yang Ruohua was also secretly astonished.

If this man keeps being a gigolo, hanging around these seedy places every day.

Won't one's own masculinity gradually fade away and be feminized by the environment?

As a boss, it's not quite right to bend the rules for your trusted subordinates at this time.

Yang Ruqing coughed dryly and came to her senses.

"Why are you the only one? Where are the others?" she asked.

A De stopped crying and said, "Hua Jie has been taken to prison and hasn't been released yet."

"Yunniang has been busy these past few days trying to find a solution to the current situation. Recently, the strange illness plaguing the city has become even more rampant. Several maids and servants in our building have contracted it, and several have already passed away."

Three days ago, Miss Mei'er also caught it. She's been seeking death and rebirth every day. Yunniang is probably taking care of her in Miss Mei'er's room right now.

Upon hearing Ade's words, Yang Ruoheng's heart sank suddenly.

Mei'er was bought three years ago from a human trafficker by Hua Jie.

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According to Hua Jie, she fell in love with this little maid at first sight. Even though the girl was only twelve years old back then, she was thin and hadn't grown into her body yet.

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Ke Hua Jie believed in her own judgment, so Mei'er followed Ke Hua Jie and Yun Niang.

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Three years have passed, and the little girl is now fifteen years old, in her prime.

Three years of being nurtured by the qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting, as well as music and dance education, coupled with a well-rounded diet.

Now this beautiful girl, she's just like a flower bud about to bloom, with both beauty and elegance.

Having received personal guidance from previous Flower Queens like Yunniang, Meier has a good chance of winning the capital's Flower Queen competition at the end of this year. At that time, she will inherit Yunniang's mantle and become the leading actress of Haitangxuan.

How could I possibly have contracted this illness?

This left Yang Ruohua, the mistress who had poured huge financial resources, manpower and hope into Meili, feeling quite down.

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"Come on, you men. Go back to the courtyard and rest for a bit. I'll go check on Meizi."

Yang Ruqing leaned sideways and said to Luofeng Tang.

Luo Fengtang nodded, "I'll send our gifts back to the courtyard first, and I'll go out later."

He gestured, and Yang Ruqing understood instantly.

This is a test.

Xiangyang Wangfu, Zhou Xia cousin...

"Alright, be careful yourself." She reminded him, and then they went their separate ways.

A certain perfumed residence on the second floor.

Though it was said to be a fragrant boudoir, as soon as Yang Ruqing reached the door, she smelled a pungent odor of medicine.

Adele pushed open the door, and Yunniang's slightly annoyed voice came from inside.

"Who is so rude? A lady's room requires a knock first!"

Adé raised his orchid finger toward the room and said, “Miss Yunniang, good news, good news, Master is back.”

The room fell silent, and then hurried footsteps echoed. Yunniang appeared at the door in an instant.

The moment Yunni saw Yang Ruqing, her pupils constricted slightly.

Standing there, completely still, as if unable to believe what they were seeing.

“Yun’nia, I’m back.” Yang Ruqing looked at Yun’nia with a friendly smile.

Yunniang had just come to her senses, her eyes suddenly reddened, and tears welled up.

"Miss East Residence, we've been waiting for you like ages!"

Yun Niang excitedly walked over, wanting to pay respects to Yang Ruqing and Xiao Yaxue, but was stopped by Yang Ruqing.

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