After all, Yin Wenxiu is also a relative of the emperor. She has seen this kind of flattering people a lot. A trace of disgust flashed in her eyes. She pulled out her sleeves and said with a smile: "So it's Mrs. Mu?"

Mrs. Mu smiled and said, "Yes, I didn't expect to meet Miss Yin here."

Yin Wenxiu didn't want to entertain her, so she asked impatiently: "What's the matter with Mrs. Mu?"

Mrs. Mu smiled and said: "We have bought a house in the capital. When Yan Heng comes back from Fang County, we will hold a housewarming banquet. I wonder if Miss Yin can give me a favor?"

Yin Wenxiu thought of Mu Yanheng who was as bright as the breeze and the moon, and looked slightly happy and asked: "Okay. Has Princess Mu taken office?"

Mrs. Mu smiled proudly and said: "Yes, the Emperor has been so kind to us that our family is located near the capital. We will definitely come back often, so we bought a house."

For some unknown reason, she did not say that the courtyard was used for the wedding of Mu Yanheng and Meng Wanzhou.

Yin Wenxiu smiled lightly and said: "Fang County is indeed not far from the capital, but he can't come back every day. If you set up your house in the capital, where will Mr. Mu live in Fang County?"

Mrs. Mu said: "He is the county magistrate, so naturally he lives in the county government house."

"Oh, that's it." Yin Wenxiu's eyes flickered, as if she was planning something.

He absentmindedly said a few words to Mrs. Mu and left the embroidery shop.

After walking not far, he pulled the ear of his confidant maid and whispered a few words.

The maid nodded repeatedly after hearing this, took out a curtain from the carriage and put it on to hide her appearance, and then left.

The old woman selling sugar water next to her was still surprised. Nowadays, women are no longer so harsh, and all the ladies no longer need to wear curtains when going out on the street. Why does this maid wear a curtain?

It can be seen that this maid is definitely not doing anything good.

…

Meng Wanzhou came out after delivering the embroidered screen, took a deep breath, and said, "Let's go, I finally didn't delay anyone's business."

This is a back alley where civilians live. There are very few people coming and going. Horse-drawn carriages cannot enter, so they wait at the entrance of the alley.

Caiyun felt unsafe, so she urged: "Miss, let's leave quickly."

Meng Wanzhou nodded, and the master and servant quickened their pace.

As I walked, I saw four or five men walking towards the entrance of the alley.

These people had slumped shoulders, staggered around, crooked their necks and squinted their eyes, and cursed and uttered nonsense.

Caiyun looked at them and became alert, "Miss, these are not good people at first glance, what should I do?"

The alley is too narrow and can only accommodate two people walking side by side. If they encounter each other, even if they avoid it, the distance is too close.

Meng Wanzhou paused. If she were a serious person, she wouldn't mind passing by him. But the people walking across from him were obviously gangsters, so she should stay away.

Just as Meng Wanzhou was about to turn around and walk back, she heard the gangster at the head shout: "Please stay."

Then I saw those people running over, and the pungent smell of alcohol was there as soon as they opened their mouths.

Meng Wanzhou held back her disgust and said, "Is something wrong?"

"Something happened, something good happened!" Several other gangsters came over, all with lewd smiles, and their eyes furtively glanced at Meng Wanzhou and Caiyun.

"Both two little beauties are pretty, so why don't you wait on your buddies?"

"Don't worry, my brothers will definitely make you scream with joy."

"Come on, little sister..." The leader of the gangster stared at Meng Wanzhou's white hand, suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her over forcefully.

Unexpectedly, when Meng Wanzhou saw them, he pulled out the dagger from his sleeve.

At this time, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and he swung out the dagger in his hand.

"Ah!" Several gangsters did not expect that Meng Wanzhou had weapons, and were caught off guard. They screamed and hurriedly backed away.

Meng Wanzhou was not going to fight head-on with these gangsters. Before they could react, she grabbed Caiyun and ran back as hard as she could.

The leader of the thugs covered his bleeding wrist and said, "Chase! Catch this stinky bitch and play with her to death!"

A few gangsters spat and chased after him.

Meng Wanzhou did not dare to look back and ran to the end of the alley in one breath. Turning to the left, she saw a resident's door slightly ajar.

Hearing the footsteps getting closer and closer from behind, he opened the door and hid inside.

Caiyun bolted the door and leaned against it, breathing heavily with lingering fear.

Meng Wanzhou leaned behind the door, closed her eyes, her heart was beating so hard that she was almost suffocating. The footsteps outside seemed far away.

Caiyun said: "Miss, they are far away, let's leave quickly."

Meng Wanzhou took a deep breath, "No, they will soon find out something is wrong..."

Before she finished speaking, she heard someone running back and shouting: "Search for me quickly, they must still be nearby."

Meng Wanzhou nervously held Caiyun's hand and prayed in her heart that the gangsters thought they had run away and chased them out of the alley.

However, a few gangsters were not stupid and immediately discovered the only door.

"Bang, bang, bang!" There was a loud knock on the door, "Open the door! Open the door for me!"

The people living here are ordinary people with poor conditions. These little gangsters are sneaking around every day, so they naturally know that they can afford to mess with the people here.

"Open the door! Otherwise I will go in and kill your whole family!"

"Open the door! Open the door!"

Meng Wanzhou broke into a cold sweat as she looked at the crumbling wooden door that had been kicked down.

"Miss! Let's go in and find a place to hide!" Caiyu was also anxious.

Only by hiding can we protect ourselves without causing trouble for our master.

Meng Wanzhou felt that this was the only way to go. She pulled Caiyun and turned her head. When she saw the situation behind her clearly, she was stunned on the spot.

There are two people standing behind them. The man is handsome, noble and distinguished. The woman is gentle and elegant, Xiaojiabiyu.

"Second, Second Prince, why are you here?" Meng Wanzhou stuttered, but at the same time she knew she was saved.

Jing Xi stood there, and the dilapidated courtyard looked magnificent.

Meng Wanzhou glanced at the woman standing next to him. She was older than her and not as good-looking as her. Judging by her clothes, she was a commoner girl from an average family.

I feel a little sour and uncomfortable in my heart, thinking that someone as handsome and noble as Jing Xi should at least find a woman who is prettier than me, has a better status than me, and has more temperament than me.

Unexpectedly, he was so good at it.

But, what does it have to do with myself now?

He has never liked herself, and he is about to get married.

Meng Wanzhou breathed out secretly and hurriedly knelt down to salute Jing Xi: "I have seen the Third Prince, and my daughter was entangled by some gangsters and had nowhere to hide. I hid in this small courtyard when I saw the door was open.

"

Jing Xi observed her expression and raised her eyebrows playfully, but said nothing.

Meng Wanzhou was a little scared. She found out that the third prince was hiding his beauty in the golden house. Will he kill her to silence her?
Chapter completed!