"Wanton, why are you being so polite? Besides, I had my own motives when I treated you. You'd better have these things carried back."
Mu Fengqie had just given an acupuncture treatment. In fact, she hadn't exerted much effort, and she really felt unworthy of such rewards. She would feel uneasy if she accepted them.
Li Wanton interrupted Mu Fengqie, "These are just a token of my gratitude. You've helped me so much. If you don't accept them, how can I face you in the future?"
"Fengqie, just accept them. It's Wanton's kind gesture. These are all wonderful things. From now on, we're good friends, the kind who share joys and sorrows!"
Shen Yiru was also happy for Li Wanton. She knew how many years Li Wanton had been in love with Yuan Yuhan. Now, she had finally achieved her heart's desire.
Unable to decline any further, Mu Fengqie had to accept the gifts Li Wanton had brought. Li Wanton also stayed to have breakfast with Mu Fengqie and Shen Yiru.
After breakfast, Li Wanton swaggered towards the Beauty Salon. She deliberately ran into Shen Yiru outside the salon.
"Yiru, it's me, Wanton. Don't you even recognize me?" Li Wanton deliberately drawled.
Shen Yiru was also a good actress. She deliberately showed an exaggerated expression, opening her mouth wide in surprise. "Wanton? It really is you. Your face... Didn't you have a lot of herpes on your face? When did it get better? Which miracle doctor cured you?"
Li Wanton laughed. "It wasn't any miracle doctor. My father knows the owner of this Beauty Salon. The owner gave me a set of skincare products. That's why my face has almost recovered, and I don't need to wear a veil anymore. So I'm here today to buy another set."
"Really? What a coincidence! I actually bought a set suitable for me a few days ago. Look, isn't my face smoother? I'm also here to buy skincare products today. How about we go in together?"
Saying that, the two linked arms and entered the Beauty Salon. Although Li Wanton hadn't shown her face in public for a long time, many people knew about her situation. Moreover, Shen Yiru and Li Wanton were daughters of noble families. Since they said so, it naturally attracted a lot of attention.
In an instant, the Beauty Salon was crowded with people, almost no room to stand. In just a few minutes, more than a dozen sets were sold. It seemed that the reputation of the Beauty Salon had spread, and Mu Fengqie didn't have to worry about its business anymore.
When they came out of the Beauty Salon, they were all beaming, especially Shen Yiru and Li Wanton, who were still immersed in their acting.
"Don't you think we acted well? It seems your Beauty Salon won't be short of customers." Shen Yiru said proudly while laughing.
Mu Fengqie also grinned. "You two have helped me a great deal today. Do you want me to treat you to a meal?"
"Of course!"
Because of Li Wanton's face, Mu Fengqie didn't take them to the hot pot restaurant but to the Delicacies Restaurant. Even Shen Yiru and Li Wanton didn't expect Mu Fengqie to be so generous.
"You've struck it rich, haven't you? Coming to the Delicacies Restaurant. It seems you're really not short of money..."
Shen Yiru looked at Mu Fengqie in surprise. She realized that she had misunderstood Mu Fengqie before. Mu Fengqie wasn't short of money at all. How could she covet the property of the Minister's Mansion?
Mu Fengqie smiled. Looking at the table full of dishes, she was in a great mood. "Hurry up and eat. I get one-tenth of the monthly profit from the Delicacies Restaurant. Do I still care about a little money?"
Hearing this, Shen Yiru and Li Wanton gasped. Everyone knew that the Delicacies Restaurant was the property of the Third Prince, Yuan Yuze. What on earth was Mu Fengqie's background that she could get a share of the profit from the restaurant? It was really amazing.
"This is the Third Prince's restaurant. How did you get in touch with the Third Prince? The Third Prince is..." Li Wanton said, her face turning ugly. She stammered when mentioning Yuan Yuze.
"What about the Third Prince?" Mu Fengqie asked, puzzled.
Li Wanton looked around and lowered her voice. "The Third Prince is the most heartless and cruel among the princes. Don't get too close to him. He's not a good person."
Mu Fengqie was very surprised at Li Wanton's words. She originally didn't want to tell all her secrets and was still a bit guarded against Li Wanton, a newly-acquainted friend. Unexpectedly, Li Wanton was very open with her. It seemed that she had judged others with a petty mind.
"I'm not afraid of the Third Prince. It was the Crown Prince who arranged it for me. So the Third Prince won't do anything to me for the Crown Prince's sake. You two can rest assured."
Mu Fengqie simply explained. It was better not to let them know some things to avoid getting them involved.
After a full meal, they each went back to their own homes. As soon as Mu Fengqie returned to the Maple Listening Garden, Yuan Yuchuan's man came looking for her.
"Miss Mu, quickly pack up and enter the palace with this old servant. The Crown Prince said that Miss Mu only needs to prepare a medical kit. You can change your clothes in the carriage." An old man said respectfully.
Mu Fengqie was stunned. Was it time to enter the palace so soon?
Suddenly, a glint of killing intent flashed in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it, and no one noticed.
"Okay, I'll get my things and go right away."
Finally, Mu Fengqie left under the gaze of the entire Minister's Mansion. She got into the Crown Prince's carriage. After changing her clothes, she imagined what the dog emperor would look like when she saw him later.
Not long after, the carriage arrived at the palace gate. It was clear how urgent the situation was. Mu Fengqie took Zhu Fei with her into the palace. Zhu Fei was thoughtful and had martial arts skills. If anything happened to her, Zhu Fei could save her.
She originally thought that the guiding eunuch would take her to the Nourishing Heart Hall or the Court Hall, but unexpectedly, they entered the Cining Palace...
She stood still, looking at the sign of the Cining Palace. The Cining Palace? Isn't that where the Empress Dowager lives? What on earth was the Crown Prince up to? Why did he let her come to see the Empress Dowager?
"What are you standing there for? The Empress Dowager is waiting. Hurry up and come in!" The guiding eunuch showed an unhappy expression when he saw that Mu Fengqie hadn't followed.
Mu Fengqie was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Coming."
Filled with doubts, she stepped into the Cining Palace and found that there were many people in it. Everyone looked flustered and worried. She walked in and immediately saw a woman lying on the couch in pain.
Mu Fengqie immediately understood. This woman, who looked only in her forties or fifties, should be the Empress Dowager. The Crown Prince had called her here to treat the Empress Dowager.
"Empress Dowager, the doctor is here. May the doctor examine the Empress Dowager?" The eunuch asked tentatively.
The Empress Dowager didn't say a word but just waved her hand, signaling Mu Fengqie to come over.