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No good deed goes unpunished!
If it were someone else, Ye Xiaohan might not think too much about it and assume the other party was simply a kind-hearted person. However, when it came to the Liu Family and Liu Susu, she decided not to entertain such thoughts.
The Liu Family's unusual behavior not only failed to resolve the matter but instead heightened Ye Xiaohan's suspicions towards them.
"Thank you for coming to inform us, you've truly been a great help!" Ye Xiaohan spoke politely, though her tone carried an ominous undertone. "As expected of the Liu Family, able to tolerate others without stooping to our level! Please extend my gratitude to your elder sister when you return!"
The servant from the Liu Family felt a chill run down their spine from her tone and quickly replied, "Our matriarch, Old Madam, also asked me to convey her apologies to Boss Ye for any offense caused previously. We hope you can forgive us and not hold it against our elder sister."
"Lady Liu?" This was the first time Ye Xiaohan had heard about Lady Liu intervening. The Old Madam had long since retired from managing affairs and devoted herself to Buddhism; she never expected her to step in this time.
With the arrival of the messenger, the crisis in the shop was averted, and everyone couldn't help but feel relieved, except for Ye Xiaohan, who still harbored doubts.
Later at Gu Bei's place, Ye Xiaohan received the same information.
Originally, Liu Susu had indeed planned to exploit this incident to tarnish Ye Xiaohan's reputation and ruin her business. However, before she could act, she was suppressed by Lady Liu, who had been living in seclusion.
"Listen, both Liu Chancellor and Lady Liu were also reprimanded by Old Madam for their lax parenting, allowing Liu Susu to act recklessly. For a while now, we shouldn't expect to see Liu Susu causing any more trouble."
Gu Bei shared the news he had gathered with Ye Xiaohan. He too was puzzled as to why Lady Liu would choose to help.
He couldn't figure it out, and Ye Xiaohan found it even more perplexing since she was not familiar with the powerful figures in the capital.
With lingering doubts in her mind, this matter passed as such.
Ye Xiaohan felt a newfound curiosity and fondness towards Old Madam of the Liu Family. She was the first person from the Liu Family that seemed to have a proper sense of values. Previously, whether it was Liu Chancellor or Lady Liu, regardless of their character, they only ever defended Liu Susu without question.
After several near-fatal incidents involving Liu Susu, she was merely placed under house arrest for reflection.
If the elders of the Liu Family had been reasonable people, they would have properly educated Liu Susu after her first attempt at hiring a hitman, taking protective measures to prevent her from becoming increasingly arrogant and reckless.
"We just need to keep an eye on things and be a bit cautious; you shouldn't worry too much," Gu Bei said, holding Ye Xiaohan close. "As long as I'm here, I won't let you get hurt again!"
Ye Xiaohan adjusted herself into a comfortable position and softly agreed.
Fighting alone can be exhausting at times, but standing side by side allows for mutual encouragement and support. This sense of security is hard to achieve when one is alone.
The significance of Liu Susu's provocations was that they brought Gu Bei and Ye Xiaohan together to face a common enemy, strengthening their bond and deepening their relationship.
With Liu Susu, the perennial troublemaker, out of the picture, Ye Xiaohan's business flourished significantly.
Once the Ready-to-Wear Store was running smoothly, Ye Xiaohan began working on opening a branch of her restaurant. Just like with the Ready-to-Wear Store, she planned to establish a trademark for the restaurant as well.
There were countless restaurants in the capital, and if she were to compete solely based on taste, Cup Never Stops would not stand a chance. Ye Xiaohan had no intention of doing so; what she needed was uniqueness and innovation.
She attempted to introduce the concept of world-class chefs and began offering international cuisine at her restaurant. This was Ye Xiaohan's unique advantage; no other restaurant, regardless of their funding or strength, could possibly have access to modern recipes from around the world!
Each exotic dish became a signature item for the restaurant, attracting a steady stream of customers.
Ye Xiaohan compiled all the recipes she had tasted or seen, allowing the restaurant's chefs to help modify them to better suit contemporary tastes.
With this ace up her sleeve, the restaurant's business thrived. The branch became increasingly popular, turning into a well-known establishment in the capital through word of mouth.
As both sides of the business were in full swing, Ye Xiaohan found himself busier than ever. At first, Gu Bei insisted on squeezing out some time to help. However, as Gu Bei's own responsibilities increased, he became so overwhelmed that he neglected his own needs. Ye Xiaohan firmly refused Gu Bei's offers to assist further, urging him to focus on his own matters.
Despite their hectic schedules, the two made it a point to carve out a little time for each other, even if it was just a brief meeting or a few exchanged words. Those moments provided them with the energy they needed to continue working diligently the next day.
Meanwhile, another person had their sights set on them, harboring malicious thoughts.
Murong Cheng had attempted to flirt with Luo Jingxian at a banquet but ended up getting humiliated instead. The incident was exposed, leading to punishment from the emperor, and he was sent home to reflect on his actions.
However, even after facing consequences, Murong Cheng felt no remorse. Instead, he was filled with anger and resentment, convinced that everyone was against him.
"Don't get too smug! Once I become emperor, I'll make sure you can't stay in the capital!" Murong Cheng slammed his fist down on the table, not caring whether he injured himself in the process.
His gaze drifted to a painting on the wall—a portrait of a stunning beauty that captured the essence of Luo Jingxian. Ever since that fleeting glance at her beauty, he couldn't shake her from his mind. No amount of humiliation or punishment could make him forget her.
"Luo Jingxian, don’t think you can escape!" Murong Cheng's eyes glinted with malice. "Anyone I set my sights on has never been beyond my reach!"
Meanwhile, Luo Jingxian sat quietly in her residence, completely unaware that she had caught the attention of a despicable man.
Murong Cheng devised a simple plan that would be highly effective if successful. After finishing his confinement, he went straight to the emperor to request a marriage proposal.
"Father, I deeply regret my drunken antics that embarrassed our family," Murong Cheng feigned humility as he lowered himself before the emperor, ready to admit his mistakes.
The Emperor reviewed the memorials with a cold demeanor and said, "I am deeply gratified that the Crown Prince can recognize his own shortcomings. This matter is hereby concluded; do not let it happen again. You may leave."
Murong Cheng secretly gritted his teeth in resentment at the Emperor's dismissive attitude, but he maintained a facade of humility and acceptance. As soon as the Emperor finished speaking, he quickly interjected.
"Father, I have been reckless and have disappointed you." Murong Cheng said, "While reflecting on my actions at home, I finally thought of a way to atone for my mistakes. I hope you will grant me this request."
The Emperor's hand holding the red brush paused imperceptibly before he replied nonchalantly, "You."
"Yes! I dare to ask!" Murong Cheng's eyes flashed with determination. "I am acutely aware of my grave sins; I have offended the Exiled Princess and tarnished her reputation. The only way to make amends is for me to marry the Exiled Princess, allowing her to become the rightful Crown Princess and silencing any gossip!"
The Emperor furrowed his brow. "You wish to marry the princess?"
"Yes, Father!" Murong Cheng was resolute. "This way, the princess's reputation will be preserved, and our Dongchuan can establish a strong alliance with the Exiled Nation. Luo Jingxian is the most favored princess of the Exiled Nation's Queen; if I marry her, Dongchuan can keep the Exiled Nation in check, which would be beneficial for us."
Moreover, Luo Jingxian was somewhat muddled in her mind; even if she became Crown Princess or Queen, she would not be like other women in the harem who needed to be guarded against causing trouble.
The Emperor lifted his head and for the first time during this meeting looked directly at Murong Cheng. "The Crown Prince has a good plan; you are truly thinking of Dongchuan!"
Murong Cheng felt confident in his proposal. Although it stemmed from selfish motives, his reasoning was indeed sound and quite noble.
If he had been a bit more astute earlier, perhaps the Emperor would have genuinely believed him. Unfortunately, Murong Cheng was not that clever.
Had the Emperor been unaware that it was Murong Cheng who had poisoned him, he might have hesitated.
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