Although the Southern Borders of Ming Province was stable, it wasn't completely free of conflicts.

The people of the Southern Borders lived in harsh conditions and had long desired the fertile lands of the Great Wu Dynasty.

There was only one reason why the Emperor had transferred his father-in-law, who was a great general guarding the borders, back at this time — he wanted to put He Changdi in an important position.

This was to slowly remove Count Jing 'an and tilt the He Family's power in the court toward He Changdi.

Otherwise, if the He Family split too much power, it wouldn't be a good thing for the court.

Count Jing 'an was already old for a general. He had been away from home for many years, so it was time for him to return to the capital to enjoy his old age.

He Sanlang saw that her almond-shaped eyes were clear and lively, and the corners of his mouth curved up. "Have you figured out the reason?"

Chu Lian blinked. "So the Emperor is really putting you in an important position?"

He Changdi reached out and pinched her slightly red cheeks. "You're not stupid."

Chu Lian puffed up her cheeks and dodged his evil claws.

"When my vacation ends, I will take over the matters of the Martial Selection Department. I'll probably be very busy then and won't have much time to accompany you."

"I don't need you to accompany me," Chu Lian muttered quietly.

He Changdi threw the book in his hands to the side and suddenly bent down. He pressed a long leg against her and his hot breath blew into her ear. "You really don't need me to accompany you?"

Chu Lian blushed at his actions. Afraid that he would do something rash, she reached out and pushed against his strong chest. "You're so heavy. Don't press against me, it's uncomfortable."

He Sanlang found that his body was reacting. He felt sorry for her for being too tired last night and could only endure it. He only lowered his head and lightly kissed the corner of her lips. "Don't tease me."

Chu Lian felt wronged. She hadn't done anything just now. How had she teased him?

She angrily glared at him with watery eyes. He Changdi covered her eyes with his large palm and pursed his lips. He gritted his teeth and said, "Tell me not to tease me. Otherwise, I'll do you right now."

Chu Lian: …

He Changdi resumed his leisurely sitting position against the headboard. He took out an envelope from his sleeve and handed it to his wife.

Chu Lian also sat up and sat cross-legged next to him. She stared at the envelope in confusion. "A letter?

Whose? "

He Sanlang saw that she was only wearing a thin lotus-colored nightgown. Although the bedroom was not cold because of the fireplace, he was still worried that she would catch a cold, so he reached out and pulled up the brocade quilt to cover her legs. "It's not a letter. Open it and see."

Chu Lian could only take it suspiciously. She opened the envelope and took out two pieces of paper of good quality. When she unfolded them, she found that they were two deeds of a house.

Moreover, it was a shop with an excellent location on Vermilion Bird Avenue. The two deeds were for the shop in front and the courtyard immediately behind.

Chu Lian's eyes widened and she exclaimed, "Where did you get such a good store?"

In the capital, as long as the shops on Vermilion Bird Avenue had a bit of fame, they all had a master behind them. It wasn't easy to get such a good shop. Money alone wasn't enough.

Even in terms of silver, these two house deeds added up to at least five thousand taels …

And this was a conservative estimate.

Even Duke Jing 'an's Estate didn't have a shop on Vermilion Bird Avenue at its peak. At most, they only had one or two shops on the side streets.

"Do you like it?" He Changdi didn't answer Chu Lian's question and only asked her if she liked it.

Chu Lian opened her mouth but couldn't say anything. She just felt that her husband was extremely mysterious.

She honestly said, "Who wouldn't like such a good shop?"

However, although she said that she liked it, there wasn't much excitement on her face.

"I've already sent people to the government to register the shop. It's good that you like it. Don't you like to cook? With this shop, you can do anything." When he said this, He Changdi's usually cold expression became especially warm.

Chu Lian held the house deed in her hand and suddenly raised her head to look at his deep eyes.

"Husband, tell me, where did all this money come from?"

She had asked him before when he bought her jewelry, but He Changdi didn't tell her. Now that he had spent so much money to buy a shop for her, it was a total of ten thousand taels.

He only went to the north to join the army and had never done business before. How did he get so much money? Could it be a bribe?

However, Chu Lian subconsciously didn't want to believe that this was how he got his money.

When He Changdi saw her frown, he knew that his wife had misunderstood.

He gave a muffled laugh and couldn't help but pinch her face. "Lian 'er, what are you thinking? It's not what you think."

Chu Lian rolled her eyes. "Then your money is too easy to earn. I don't even earn as much as you do from the business dealings I have!"

He Changdi knew that it was no longer suitable to hide this matter from Chu Lian. If he didn't tell her, she would definitely let her imagination run wild. Instead of hearing those groundless rumors from other people's mouths, it was better for him to tell her personally.

He crooked his slender finger at Chu Lian. Chu Lian hesitated for a moment, but still snuggled into his embrace and moved her ear to his lips.

He Sanlang's slightly hoarse voice rang in her ear. A moment later, Chu Lian sat up straight. She widened her almond-shaped eyes and looked at him in disbelief.

Even she was stuttering. "R-really?"

He Sanlang smiled. "Your husband told you personally. How can it be false?"

"You guys are too bold!"

He Changdi shook his head. "If this matter had fallen into the hands of any influential person, the result would have been the same. I've done the least."

Thus, Chu Lian didn't say anything more. She only secretly reminded He Changdi to handle this troublesome matter well.

He Sanlang didn't want her to worry anymore and changed the topic. "What do you want to do with this shop?"

Chu Lian's heart was as clear as a mirror. He Sanlang must have heard that the Old Madam had taken back Guilin Restaurant and specially spent money to compensate her.

He looked like a cold-faced King of Hell and didn't like to talk much. However, he actually did more than anyone else.

"Let's open a restaurant."

She had originally planned to open her own restaurant after Guilin Restaurant was gone. However, it wasn't easy to find a good shop. In addition, she didn't have enough money on hand. She had invested a lot in Jian City in the north, so her plan was delayed.

Now that He Sanlang gave her a shop for no reason, she could start working and advance her plan.

He Changdi raised his eyebrows. Sure enough, as he expected, Chu Lian would still open a restaurant.

The young couple hadn't snuggled up to each other and chatted warmly for a long time. Even He Sanlang, who had always been a man of few words, was more interested in talking.

Thinking of the Guilin Restaurant that Chu Lian designed, He Changdi also admired this little woman of his.

What kind of structure did this little melon head have? How could she have so many wonderful ideas? Some of them were things that he had never thought of.

When he chatted with his good brother, Prince Jin, even Prince Jin praised Chu Lian's novel ideas.