Actually, Mu Fengqie didn't really care about how many women Jing Xunche had before they got together. What she cared about was that such a thing could happen after they were together.
Suddenly, she remembered that when she first came here, she was pregnant and almost buried alive. Later, she worked hard to live. Apart from a few new friends here and the relatives of this body, it seemed that she only had Jing Xunche. But now, the incident about Jing Xunche made her a bit confused. She didn't know if she should trust him. In ancient times, men usually had multiple wives and concubines. But Jing Xunche had promised her that they would be a couple for life.
Now that such a thing had happened, she was not quite sure if Jing Xunche could really keep his promise.
She suddenly felt so lonely...
"Sister, why are you crying?" A Ru looked at Mu Fengqie, who had been silent since they left the palace. She thought Mu Fengqie was just angry at first, but she didn't expect her sister to be crying now.
"Sister, don't scare me. What's wrong with you?"
"I'm okay. I just feel a bit uncomfortable."
"Sister, it's okay. You always tell me that if a man doesn't love you anymore, just kick him out. Why can't you figure it out when it comes to yourself?"
"Yeah, why can't I figure it out?" Mu Fengqie, what on earth are you hesitating about? You're from the 21st century. And you're much more open - minded than them. Why are you so sad?
Mu Fengqie tried hard to adjust her state to make herself look less vulnerable.
"Sister, this is a letter sent by Jiang Yanqin from the capital city."
Mu Fengqie read the content of the letter and adjusted her mindset. Since that was the case, she would focus on her career. Making money was so much better than being trapped by love!
"Sister, what does the letter say?"
"Jiang Yanqin said he's going to open an express station in the Nanqing Kingdom. We'll be able to see him then."
"Oh, actually, sister, I think Jiang Yanqin is not bad. Apart from being a bit stingy about money, he's okay. Why don't you consider him?"
A Ru winked at Mu Fengqie playfully.
"You naughty girl, what are you thinking about? If Jing Xunche really betrays me, I'll break up with him and live my own life. I'll never marry again."
"That won't do! What will you do in the future if you don't marry? Don't you want to have your own baby?"
"I once had a baby who was about to come into this world, but in the end, he was killed before he was even born."
A Ru knew she had said the wrong thing. Her sister must have thought of that baby.
"Sister, no matter what you do in the future, A Ru will support you."
"Okay. Then sister will work hard to earn money and save up a dowry for A Ru."
"Sister~ You're so annoying~" The little girl blushed at Mu Fengqie's words.
Looking at the shy A Ru, Mu Fengqie thought that such a life in the future would be nice.
But no one noticed that a figure quietly left outside the door.
Jing Xunche had come to see Mu Fengqie, but he didn't expect to hear these words outside the door.
Had their relationship become so precarious? There was a storm in Jing Xunche's eyes. No one knew what he was thinking.
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"Everyone, come and take a look! Our store is opening today..."
A luxurious and imposing building was located in the center of the capital city. Since it was the opening day, there was a red cloth on the plaque, and firecrackers were placed on both sides.
"Hey, what kind of store is this?"
"Sir, you've asked a good question. Our store is called the express station."
"Express station? What does it do?"
"I don't know. I've never heard of it."
"Our store is dedicated to delivering things for everyone. We can deliver anything. For example, if some young ladies or gentlemen want to send something but don't want to go out, they can come to us."
"There's no place we can't deliver to. No matter how far it is, we'll deliver. And we'll keep it absolutely confidential. Only the sender and the receiver will know who the other is..."
Hearing the introduction of the express station, many people's eyes lit up. Although they usually had maids and servants, they still had to go out themselves to buy some private things.
"Since our store is newly opened, there will be a 20% discount for everyone who enters the store this month."
"How about it? Isn't my management good?"
"Good, good. I didn't expect you to think of expanding overseas. You're really something." Since the express station was right across from the inn where they were staying, Mu Fengqie could see the scene below from the window.
"Of course. Just look at who I am."
"Hiss~ I find that you've changed, Jiang Yanqin." Mu Fengqie looked him up and down and nodded seriously.
Hearing what she said, Jiang Yanqin was very happy. "Do you think I've become more handsome? Are you charmed by me?" Then he winked at Mu Fengqie confidently.
"Ugh~" Mu Fengqie pretended to vomit.
"I was going to say that you've become more narcissistic, but I was wrong."
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
"You're not only more narcissistic, but also more flamboyant."
Hearing this, Jiang Yanqin got angry. He rolled up his sleeves and was about to argue with Mu Fengqie, but just as he got into position, Jing Xunche came.
Jiang Yanqin and Jing Xunche glanced at each other. There was a silent undercurrent in their eyes. They both disliked each other.
"Humph!"
Jing Xunche ignored Jiang Yanqin. He just put the porridge in his hand on the table and looked at Mu Fengqie, hesitating to speak.
"Qie'er, have some porridge." Jing Xunche was in a bad state. His eyes were blood - shot. His hairstyle was the same as yesterday's, but even messier. His clothes were wrinkled. He looked really bad.
"Jing Xunche, who are you putting on this act for? Is it interesting?" Mu Fengqie didn't want to see Jing Xunche at all now. Although he had explained to her again and again, she couldn't get along with Jing Xunche as usual before she saw the truth.
"Qie'er, I didn't... I..."
"Take it away. I have no appetite."
Jing Xunche looked at Mu Fengqie's cold back. His eyes were full of pain. If he had known that he would love Qie'er so much in the future, he would never have had any connection with the Queen of Nanqing.
Jiang Yanqin looked at the two of them playfully, finding it extremely interesting.
"Are you two arguing?"
"Shut up!" He was afraid of Qie'er, but was he afraid of this man? Besides, this man had been coveting Qie'er for a long time. He had long been annoyed by him.
"Hey! You two are arguing. There's no need to involve innocent people. I didn't do anything."
"Moreover, it's you who did something wrong and made her angry, not me. Why are you taking your anger out on me?" Jiang Yanqin said innocently while stabbing Jing Xunche in the heart.
Such a good opportunity. If he didn't stir things up a bit, he would be sorry for himself.
Jing Xunche looked at Jiang Yanqin's smug expression. The aura around him became even more terrifying.