Jiang Xue frowned slightly; this guy really never changes his ways. She couldn’t help but glare at him.

"No need, I’ve got clothes. What do I need yours for? Move aside!"

Tang Fengyu, a rising star shining brightly from the four great families of Beijing, at just twenty-two years old, is already the Young Master of the Tang Family. He’s handsome and graceful, radiating charm and charisma, with a talent for diplomatic finesse and silver-tongued debates. Because of his eloquent silver tongue, he has recruited many loyal subordinates to work tirelessly for him. The original female lead admired him particularly for this trait. Although she knew these were the facades he used for the family rivalry, she found them handy nonetheless because with him around, many tasks didn’t require her involvement, saving time and effort. Moreover, his loyalty to the original female lead was unwavering.

The beauty of Jiang Xue comes with thorny roses, especially when she’s angry; her cheeks turn rosy and charmingly alluring. Even though Tang Fengyu received a glare from her, instead of getting upset, he asked for her name, which infuriated Jiang Xue even more until Shui Yixuan came to her rescue.

As soon as she left, Tang Fengyu urgently asked Shui Yixuan, "Hey brother, whose family is this girl from? She has such distinguishable looks, and more importantly, her personality is spicy enough! I like her!"

Shui Yixuan leisurely sized him up and down, making Tang Fengyu feel a bit uneasy, "What’s up? Why are you looking at me?"

"I’m checking if you have signs of dealing with poison, this girl is beautiful but potent and fierce. She can poison someone without them even noticing, or else how do you think your little sister found out? With her pet snakes, that’s correct, so don’t widen your eyes. She is Jiang Xue, the junior boss of Beijing’s [Yiyuan Restaurant], and Changchun Hall belongs to her too. Skilled in medicine and poison, she’s more capable than me and used to be our Wind Valley neighbor. Since she was young, my grandfather observed her, she learned everything by herself, more talented than I am!"

Tang Fengyu pursed his lips when mentioning ’more talented than I am’.

"You’re truly not modest at all; no wonder you stand out to me. So, she’s Jiang Xue, someone who even the elder praises with a thumbs up. Truly impressive, how coincidental, our family excels in business but lacks medical or poison skills. I’m definitely pursuing this girl!"

Shui Yixuan squinted in displeasure, about to retort some sarcastic words, but Tang Fengyu turned around, waving his hand.

"Enough talking, I need to find the Fifth Prince to discuss matters!" In the end, he opened his mouth only to say nothing.

That night, she worked till dark and couldn’t see clearly, finally packing up and retreating to the backyard for rest. Late at night, she was sleepily carried away by someone which frightened Jiang Xue into nearly screaming, only to hear Shui Yixuan’s urgent tone.

"News from the front, Phoenix Mountain, Stone Mountain, Dongnan Mountain—three mountains have discovered a dammed lake. If it shakes again, the entire Beijing will be done for. Therefore, we need to head towards the higher terrain southeast. You come with me now, the whole Beijing is assembling teams to head out. This disaster won’t subside for three to five years, and more irritatingly, the borders are being eyed closely, war can break out anytime."

Shui Yixuan’s tone was grave, making Jiang Xue tense, "So we’re relocating Beijing?"

Shui Yixuan hummed in affirmation, "Shui Clan is also among the escorting teams. Luckily, the damage near Wind Valley isn’t severe, my parents are overseeing Holy Water Manor, so it’s nothing major. Although we’re not Imperial Merchants, since the court is holding onto us, they can’t just turn hostile. Otherwise, if the court falls, Holy Water Manor will suffer. In the chaos of war, there are no survivors." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Put me down! I’m going back to Snow Wolf Mountain, I don’t want to go with you all!"

Jiang Xue was on the verge of tears; this was her first time being carried on someone’s shoulder into a horse carriage. Once inside, she realized she didn’t need to prepare anything because Shui Yixuan had arranged everything. The more she thought, the more uncomfortable she felt, sticking her head out to face him.

"Why must I follow you? I can return to my Snow Wolf Mountain. My Snake Cave, since I left, has been unattended for a long time, without returning soon, those snake babies will start wandering everywhere. It’s bad if they hurt someone; no way, lend me a horse carriage. I’ll return to Snow Wolf Mountain with my people!"

Shui Yixuan frowned, "That can’t happen, you can’t go back. Your medical skills are so crucial, if you leave, our Shui Clan will face more pressure. Leaving now is not an option, as a citizen, you bear the responsibility of the nation’s survival. This is an excellent opportunity for you to contribute. After enduring this crisis, who would casually covet your [Yi Garden]?"