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When Xiao He had just returned to the Xiao family's residence from the Ministry of Justice, the news of the Xiao family's army looting the tea house and wounding the common people had reached his ears. He had first arranged for people to watch over the people in the wine houses where the Xiao family's soldiers frequently visited, which then led to a conflict of words and then to a conflict of limbs. Those soldiers were already big and tall, so with a light push, they had already pushed the people to the best of their abilities.

Following that, there were also some who joined the Xiao family's army anonymously. They said that after the Xiao family's army returned victoriously, they expanded greatly. Some of the soldiers gambled at the casino and borrowed money, but didn't return it.

This paper also mentioned that Xiao Clan's distant relative, the Xiao Clan, had built a memorial hall in Mi Yang. The memorial hall praised Xiao Zhenhai and described him as a hero who had made an indelible contribution to the imperial government.

When he heard that the Emperor had read the last line of the note, he went silent for a long time. Finally, he tossed the note heavily onto the floor of the Hall of Rongyuan Palace, and the Duke of Xiao knelt outside the Hall of Rongyuan for six hours to show his loyalty.

He estimated that on the third day after Xiao Zhenhai returned victorious, he sent Ye Feng to the Mi Yang, but Ye Feng did not directly appear. Instead, he sent someone else, using Xiao Zhenhai's name, to give two taels of silver to a distant relative of the Xiao family.

When Lian Yan Qing paid his respects to his mother at Qing An Courtyard, even Lu Yue was present. When he said these things, he was beaming with joy; he was obviously very happy. Lian Ruyue only quietly listened, but her lips revealed a smile — —

It turned out that this was the gift package that the Ninth Prince had told Xiao Zhenhai to open one by one.

”Hmph.” Even her mother sneered and said two words, ”Serves you right.”

”However, this old fox, Xiao Zhenhai, really wanted to chop off Xiao He's head in the throne room and offer it to the Emperor as an expression of his beloved subject. Only after the Emperor spoke out to stop him did he stop. A line of blood was even drawn on Xiao He's neck.” Lian Yanqing felt somewhat regretful.

After leaving Qingan Courtyard, she wanted to return to her own courtyard to sleep, but for some reason, her heart felt like it was pressing down on something. She tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Then her eyelids began to twitch as if something big were going to happen, and she rolled out of bed.

Outside the courtyard, the winter snow had melted and was somewhat of a lie.

”Eldest Miss, the shopkeeper of the clothing store in Jingxi has sent a message. The clothes you ordered three months ago have been prepared and are ready for you. You can pick them up at any time.” At this moment, the servants of the outer court came to notify them.

A clothing store in Jingxi?

Lian Ruyue looked at the color of the sky and ordered, ”Qing Dai, incense, prepare the palanquin. I want to go to the clothing store in the west of Beijing.”

Thus, she made her report to the madame and prepared to leave.

After a while, a luxurious palanquin with eight people on it left the residence and headed towards the west side of the capital. A dazzling red palanquin with purple beaded curtains all around it.

When the sedan had left the manor, a light purple figure slowly walked out from behind the door. She looked at the sedan as it flew away, a look of doubt on her face.

A clothing store in Jingxi? This was the most famous clothing shop in the capital. The clothes inside were all made of expensive silk, and the owner, Molly, was an excellent embroiderer.

Even so, every new model would be sold out by the ladies of the capital. If they were too slow, no matter how much money was given, they would not be able to get it, even if it was the empress of the palace.

It was said that the reason why the west side of the city was able to stand firm in the capital was because the Lady Boss Mo Liniang had an unusual relationship with a certain noble family.

Had she ordered a gown there three months ago? Or … What secrets did she have? Lian Shiya was overjoyed as she said to her mother, ”Prepare a sedan. I heard that the Jin Xi store has the latest version of the clothing, I want to take a look.”