The day, news of a major event in the capital spread—it was also sidered a joyous occasion.

  The daughter of the General of the Valiant Cavalry was granted marriage to the Prince, with the weddio take p just half a month.

  Upon hearing the news, Su's mother froze in shock for a long moment before returning to her senses.

  This… this was exactly what her daughter had predicted!

  Her daughter hadn’t stepped outside for the past two years and couldn’t possibly have known about the affairs of the court. Could it really have been a prophetic dream sent by an immortal?

  Su's mother quickly wrote a letter and instructed someoo send it to Manager Lin of Drunken Immortal Residence.

  After several days of adjustments aing, Su Li finally mao coct a medie for g Jun Mo's leg ailment.

  Looking at the small por bottle in her hand, Su Li's lips curled into a smile.

  Although it still cked two key ingredients—bailizi and qiangshuang—this pill could at least suppress the cold poison for now.

  The step was to find an opportunity to get close to Jun Mo.

  Jun Mo was a man eared gentle, refined, and polite on the surface but was, in fact, highly guarded.

  The best way to approach him would be through her cousin.

  Thinking of the matters she o haoday, Su Li decided to visit the Duke Wei’s Manor tomorrow instead.

  "Siqin."

  Siqin stepped into the room from outside and responded, "Miss?"

  "Follow me to the Drunken Immortal Residence."

  "Yes, Miss."

  Su Li, apanied by Siqin and Zhishu, was about to leave when Yu Qi approached her.

  "First Miss, are you heading out?"

  Su Li g the pearl hairpin on Yu Qi’s head and nodded faintly.

  Yu Qi quickly said, "Miss, please take me with you. Last time, you said you’d bring me along the ime you went out."

  Su Li gave her a g didn’t reply, leaving Zhishu to speak up. "Yu Qi, does the Miss need your permission to decide who she takes with her when she goes out?"

  "No, no, that’s not what I meant—"

  "Then what do you mean?" Zhishu cut her off sharply.

  Su Li interrupted the pointless argument and said, "Let’s go."

  Zhishu huffed and followed behind Su Li as they left the courtyard.

  Yu Qi watched Su Li’s retreating figure with a growing sense of unease.

  Was the First Miss still angry with her? This wouldn’t do. If things tinued like this, she would pletely lose the Miss’s favor.

  Upon arriving at the Drunken Immortal Residence, Su Li was greeted by a man—Wang Wei.

  "Miss, I’ve been waiting for you," Wang Wei said, bowing respectfully.

  Manager Lin also approached and added, "Miss, he arrived two days ago."

  Su Li said, "Didn’t we agree on today?"

  Wang Wei quickly expined, "I came as soon as I had arranged everything at home."

  Su Li nodded and walked ahead. "Follow me upstairs."

  Inside a room on the sed floor, Su Li gestured for Wao take a seat.

  "Miss, there’s no need. I stand," Wang Wei insisted.

  Su Li didn’t push the matter and got straight to the point. "Wang Wei—"

  "Please just call me by my name, Miss. I don’t deserve sualities," Wang Wei interjected.

  Having learned Su Li’s true identity from Manager Lin, Wang Wei was surprised to discover that the person who had saved his son was her than the so-called "spoiled, ignorant daughter" of the Minister’s family. It seemed the rumors couldn’t have been more wrong.

  Su Li nodded, not dwelling on formalities. "Wang Wei, I have a task for you. you ha?"

  Wang Wei patted his chest and promised, "Miss, just give the word. Whether it’s braving fire or sg mountains, I won’t hesitate!"

  Su Li smiled slightly and said, "It’s not that dangerous. I just need you to be discreet and avoid drawing attention."

  She g Manager Lin, who nodded and handed a small wooden box to Wang Wei.

  Wang Wei ope to find it was full of silver banknotes. Stunned, he didn’t uand the purpose.

  "Miss, why are you giving me so much money?"

  "I want you and your caravan to use this moo purchase grain from the south," Su Li expined. "Then transport it back tranary in batches. Be sure to keep a low profile."

  Wang Wei didn’t ask why Su Li needed so much grain. Instead, he said resolutely, "Since Miss trusts me, I will not disappoint!"

  Su Li nodded. "If the money runs out, speak to Manager Lin."

  Having already done her research, Su Li knew Wang Wei had a det reputation in the mert trade. He was the perfect didate for the job.

  After instrug Wang Wei, Su Li turo Manager Lin and asked, "Uncle Lin, has there been any movement from Xia Jiang?"

  Manager Lin replied, "Miss, since yesterday, Xia Jiang hasn’t been to the Drunken Immortal Residence. I had someoail him—he’s currently trying to raise money."

  Su Li nodded. "Good. Keep someone on him."

  Xia Jiang had no money and could only rely on the Western Garden, but with the Western Garden under house arrest, he couldn’t go there. Su Li was curious to see what solutions Xia Jiang would e up with.

  On their way out of the Drunken Immortal Residence, Zhishu asked, "Miss, should we head back to the manor?"

  Su Li looked at the sky. "No rush. It’s still early. Let’s take a stroll."

  It had been a long time since Su Li had go for a walk oreets. In her past life, she had rarely left the estate, and when she did, she was covered up in a carriage, afraid of being seen.

  Now, walking freely along the bustling streets filled her with a sense of lightness.

  The sun shone brightly, illuminating the green-tiled roofs and red walls. Flying eaves jutted out, shop banners fluttered high in the air, carriages cttered along the streets, arians bustled about. Everywhere, carefree smiles reflected the te of the people living in the prosperous Tianci Dynasty.

  Zhishu and Siqin walked protectively oher side of Su Li, worried she might be bumped into by others.

  Su Li ughed. "o be so tense. If you see anything you like, I’ll buy it for you—and make sure to include something for Mohua."

  Zhishu smiled. "Yes, Miss."

  After some time, the two maids’ hands were full of little tris—small, inexpeems delightful to young women.

  The two were clearly overjoyed. It had been years siheir Miss had go shopping, let alone bought them anything.

  As they passed a tailor shop, Su Li said, "Let’s go in and take a look."

  Su Li’s wardrobe was filled with pin clothing, as her mother assumed she disliked bright and colorful outfits. Every garment prepared for her was in pale tones.

  But no one khat Su Li actually loved bold, fiery reds—the color of fresh blood.

  Having lived a sed life, Su Li resolved not to promise. This time, she would live acc to her own preferences.

  The shop, Ruyi Pavilion, was the rgest tailor shop in the capital. Its owner, a woman ihirties known as Madam Liu, greeted them warmly as they entered.

  "Miss, are you looking for fabric or ready-made clothes? We just received some exquisite new materials. Would you like to take a look?"

  Su Li gnced around and said, "Do you have good-quality red fabric?"

  Madam Liu smiled. "What a ce! We just received some yesterday—Suzhou Silk Brocade. The color is absolutely stunning, and we’re the only shop in the capital that has it!"

  "Bring it out."

  "Certainly, Miss. Please wait a moment."

  Madam Liu instructed her staff to fetch the fabric, which was stored upstairs due to its value.

  When the fabric was brought out, it was housed in a long wooden box, emphasizing its rarity.

  Madam Liu opehe box, and Su Li’s eyes lit up.

  The fabric truly lived up to its reputation, parable to Moonlight Brocade. While Moonlight Brocade was known for its moon-white hue, this Silk Brocade had a rid vibrant red color.

  Su Li nodded. "I’ll take it."

  "I’ll take it!" a crisp voice decred, overpping with Su Li’s words.

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