Chapter 55 Money Well Spent

Shen Yihuan was dissatisfied with her brother's indifference. "You aren't working today, so why are you out again? Where on earth did you go?"
Shen Yichi paused his kissing and stroked her cheek. "What business is it of yours where I am?"
"Get straight to the point and stop rambling. If you talk nonsense again, I'm hanging up."
He did not want his good mood ruined.
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Suddenly, a roar echoed, startling the two of them. This tiger was certainly different from a wolf; it possessed ample confidence to charge forward and devour human flesh.
Whatever Xue Jia had investigated was only what Shang Liyuan was willing to let people find out. As for the things Shang Liyuan wished to keep hidden, not even a fly could detect them, nor could a single trace be uncovered.
"Naturally, the humiliation my sister-in-law suffered that day—though she is kind-hearted and lets it go, I simply cannot endure it." Shang Liyuan did not know why Jing Yu was asking this, but she answered honestly nonetheless.
Everyone in the grand hall, from Gu Xinglang to Ji Wangling, was well aware of what had transpired in the Wanlan Hall that day. Diyanyan was in charge of preparing the tea and pastries, and she recounted with absolute precision everything that had been on Lady Pei's table at the time.
Seeing the golden light writhing around Liyang's body, Song Fu's expression changed drastically. He had witnessed the terrifying power of this golden light with his own eyes; now that Liyang was being eroded by it, the consequences could only be imagined as disastrous.
At that moment, Liyang had just finished off the scarlet-scaled rat and had not yet caught his breath when he heard a panicked cry for help. Turning his head, he saw Qian Xiugui pinned to the ground by a scarlet-scaled rat, while another raised its sharp claws, about to strike his chest.
Cheng Yaojin, bringing Wang Xingxin and Cheng Chumeng along with a retinue of guards driving carriages laden with gifts, arrived shortly thereafter before the Estate of the Duke of Yi, which was also located in Huaide Ward.
Liyang, having recovered his mobility, instantly flashed to the side of Ye Jingming. Looking at the two large trees ahead, he spoke with some hesitation, seeing as he had almost no knowledge of array formations.
If Shang Liyuan were to expose the whole matter, it would not merely bring shame upon the imperial family; Noble Consort Nian, and even himself as the emperor, would be implicated and dragged down with her.
"Consort Xue has eyes like torches." Shang Liyuan and Jing Yu spoke at the same time. Although they exchanged a glance, Shang Liyuan quickly averted her gaze.
The person sitting in the tree remained completely motionless, merely lowering his gaze to look at her, seemingly without any intention of speaking to reprimand her.
To what extent had trust between a husband and wife dwindled? Calling it walking on thin ice would hardly be an exaggeration.
Yao Qin acknowledged the order and left. Song Nanyan did not want to delay Huo Shangning's time because of her, and before long, she returned to her own department.
She hoped she could voice-act for the animals in those animated shows herself, but she firmly believed that she would definitely be able to match voices with those creatures.
"Understood!" Luo Chun hurried over immediately. Prince Wang seized the opportunity and signaled to his younger brother, and the two brothers dragged the Sixth Prince off into a nearby corner, waiting to slip away from the dangerous situation later.
Chu Hui's sword aura was as majestic as a rainbow, while Chu Yuan fought back wielding a chain with one hand. Chu Hui easily deflected the chain, forcing Chu Yuan back against the wall.
Going out of the estate felt as though she were eloping. When Chu Hui had half-embraced her at Qingwenfang back then, Mother had not looked this pale, and Huanhua could not help feeling a twinge of jealousy. Standing to the side, she simply chose to remain silent.
That same day, Xiao Yunling had the entire day free at the detached residence and finally managed to see Xiao Qinling once more.
In the fruit tray on the coffee table sat oranges, bananas, dragon fruit, and three large, bright red apples, alongside a delicate fruit knife.
The staff members who had just arrived were now thoroughly startled, to the extent that they subconsciously slowed their paces, looking quite hesitant to step forward.
The surrounding light gradually reappeared, and Hongyin's cries and sobs entered his ears once more. Yin Huan stared blankly at Hongyin, his clenched fists bulging with veins, his bones cracking under the pressure.