The backyard grew quiet, leaving only the sound of the wind.
Chu Shun and the others glanced at each other, unsure how to react.
Yet the moment Xingxing spoke, even the wind seemed to pause.
"You should save up more money," she said.
"..."
A deathly silence.
Xie Jingchen gave a slight cough, breaking the stillness.
Prince NanAn looked at Xingxing and said, "After much thought and struggle, I finally gave up and decided to learn how to rob from you. We have been impressed by your Qingyun Mountain."
No choice but to be impressed.
All the troubles they initiated only resulted in them eating their own fruit of mischief.
Su Jin wanted to buy ice from the Duke Chong's Mansion, and business is a matter of mutual consent. If they refuse to sell, there's nothing she can do but forcefully take.
Indeed.
Even these fine young men of the Daqi Dynasty had thoughts of going head-to-head, but the sister-in-law didn't resort to robbery; she opted for clever tactics.
