Xiao Yunqi received a letter from his sister and went to Mingyue Monastery to see her with great joy. It was almost the birthday of the Moon Goddess, so Mingyue Monastery had been very lively these past two days with people coming and going. Xiao Yunqi went to the small area where the lay practitioners lived and entered Xiao Jinyue's courtyard without attracting any attention.

"Jinyue, I came this time with Father's permission, so don't worry," Xiao Yunqi said with a smile as he sat with his sister under the courtyard corridor. "The Mid-Autumn Festival is in two days. I mentioned it to Father, and he agreed to let you go home for the festival and stay for two more days. When you return, be sure to serve Father and Mother well. Maybe if they soften their hearts, they will take you back home and you won't have to live here alone anymore."

He had a gentle and harmless personality, and was even a bit foolishly filial. He would never do anything to displease his father.

In the original story, even though he felt sorry for his sister and wanted to protect her, he didn't dare go against his father's wishes. However, Jiang Yuchao didn't care what kind of person he was. Today, she called this brother over to ask him to help deliver gifts.

After all, she wasn't familiar with him, so the less said the better. Jiang Yuchao casually responded a few times and directly waved for Lan Qiao and the others to bring out the fabric she had packed. She said to Xiao Yunqi, "Brother, these return gifts are for Prince Yuling. Thank him for his dog. I really like this puppy. Since it came here, this courtyard has become much livelier."

When Xiao Yunqi heard this, he was naturally very happy. After all, he had asked for it for his sister, so it was good that she liked it. He nodded cheerfully and said, "Jinyue, you are so thoughtful. But your brother has already thanked the prince, so you don't need to give so many gifts."

Jiang Yuchao hugged Gui Huagao and emphasized, "Brother, this is my heartfelt gesture. Please be sure to convey my thanks for me."

Xiao Yunqi was stunned, feeling that something seemed off, but he still didn't think too much about it. He saw his sister have someone bring over another box.

"These are osmanthus cakes that the maids picked from the temple's osmanthus flowers. This box is for you to try, Brother."

Xiao Yunqi was coaxed by his sister into just grinning foolishly, feeling gratified that his sister had become much more sensible. In the end, he patted his chest and guaranteed that he would definitely deliver the gifts to Prince Yuling, then left happily.

This smile lasted until he delivered the gifts into Xi Zhuoyu's hands and watched him open the box, revealing a dozen or so pieces of floral fabric in various colors, as well as a note.

There seemed to be words on the note? Written by his sister? Xiao Yunqi was stunned, and then saw Xi Zhuoyu very naturally pick up the note, glance at it, and tuck it into his sleeve.

Xiao Yunqi: Wait a minute, that seems to be written by my sister? How can she casually pass notes to people as a woman? And you accepted it so naturally?

Of course Xi Zhuoyu accepted it naturally, because what was written on it was the long-lost simplified Chinese characters. He took a brief look and saw the sentence "Wishing you good health and happiness every day". How many years had it been since he last saw this kind of fan gift?

Although this gift... Xi Zhuoyu flipped through the floral fabrics, revealing a slightly subtle expression that seemed like a toothache.

In the previous world, in order to create his tasteful image, his personal image team had selected simple styles for his clothes. Many fans were clamoring about how good he looked in his clothes and praising how classy he was, but in fact, his hobby was all kinds of floral patterns.

That die-hard fan Jiang Yuchao who came to this world discovered that her idol had actually broken character. Who knows if she was sad about it? It was really hard for her to continue loving him, and her taste was actually so outstanding that she selected all the patterns that suited his taste.

This fan was really too amazing.

"Put them all away," Xi Zhuoyu said to the servant, moved by the fan's enthusiasm. "Take these fabrics down to make a few new sets of clothes. They'll be just in time to wear for the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet and the Double Ninth Festival."

"Oh right, also bring over the dozen or so bolts of pearl brocade and purple cloud gauze that the Empress Dowager bestowed last time from the storeroom." Xi Zhuoyu said to the dazed Xiao Yunqi, "Later, you can send the return gifts to your sister."

These pearl brocades and purple cloud gauzes were all suitable for women, but unfortunately, there was no one in his manor who could use them. Leaving them there would just gather dust, so now they could finally be put to good use.

Xiao Yunqi: What's going on? Why are you sending return gifts for my sister's return gifts?

"This... this is inappropriate. They're too precious," Xiao Yunqi hesitated. He really felt that something was off between these two now.

Xi Zhuoyu: "What's inappropriate about it? I'm a prince. Don't tell me I can just accept a young lady's fabric for free? Of course I have to send a return gift." After all, he only had this one fan who had followed him over from the modern world, and she was so loyal. He had to cherish her.

Xiao Yunqi brought over a pile of fabric and left with another pile of fabric. On the way, he was still struggling with this matter when he ran into Prince Yuling's personal guard squad. The captain, You Wu, was unprecedentedly enthusiastic towards him.

"Oh my, Young Master Xiao, you only brought two servant boys. You can't carry so many things. I'll have two brothers help you deliver them back to the Prime Minister's Manor."

Xiao Yunqi shook his head. "No need. These fabrics are to be sent to my sister." After saying that, he felt it was inappropriate and added an explanation, "They're return gifts from the Prince."

You Wu's smile contained a hint of subtlety. "Hey, don't say anymore. I know. My two brothers and I will help you deliver them together to Mingyue Monastery. We're familiar with it." He gave Xiao Yunqi a meaningful look. "We went there with the Prince last time."

Xiao Yunqi: "???" They went there? With the Prince?

He finally discovered that there seemed to be something fishy between his sister and Prince Yuling!

He was extremely shocked in his heart, frightened by his own speculation. He brought these return gifts back to Mingyue Monastery and found his sister.

"Sister! Tell me honestly, do you and Prince Yuling have... have a secret relationship?" Xiao Yunqi asked.

Jiang Yuchao was just feeling touched by Shaoyuan's thoughtfulness in even sending return gifts to fans. When she heard Xiao Yunqi's question, she was stunned and answered without thinking, "How could that be? How could I be worthy of being with him?!"

Idols were unattainable. He should shine alone. Being together with fans and such, it didn't exist.

Xiao Yunqi looked at his sister, and his eyes suddenly reddened. He didn't know that his sister loved Prince Yuling so deeply, yet loved him so humbly. He had originally wanted to persuade his sister to end this secret relationship, but seeing his sister like this, he couldn't bear to do it.

"Jinyue, you... don't need to be so self-deprecating. Others who don't understand you will just follow the crowd and slander you. Your brother believes you are a good girl."

Jiang Yuchao was puzzled. As she touched the white, light fabric and purple gauze, she thought to herself, now that Brother Shaoyuan only has me, I must treat him well.

After Xiao Yunqi returned, he was worried for quite a while. In the end, he still felt distressed for his sister and didn't bring up the matter again, nor did he stop this 'inappropriate' interaction.

These past two days were the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Jiang Yuchao had to return to the Prime Minister Manor for a family reunion. The days in this world were actually quite boring, with no recreational activities, so every holiday was exceptionally lively.

Jiang Yuchao had returned to the Prime Minister's Manor a few times, and all those who dared to confront her directly had withered. This time, no one dared to cause trouble for her, especially the young master Xiao Yunduan who had always acted tyrannically in the Prime Minister's Manor.

From the moment he saw Jiang Yuchao smiling at him at the banquet, he couldn't help hiccuping and couldn't stop no matter what. In the end, he was carried away by his nanny with teary eyes.

Madam Xiao had already figured out what was going on. She harbored resentment towards Jiang Yuchao, this enemy who scared her son and bullied her daughter. She was determined not to let her have a good life. She couldn't stand Jiang Yuchao's unbridled and carefree manner. This time, she specially brought an outsider.

"This is my nephew from my maiden family, Xu Tianchu. He is talented and handsome, and has already passed the imperial examination to become a scholar. His character and appearance are both excellent. Jinyue, what do you think?" Madam Xiao smiled.

Jiang Yuchao glanced at the greasy-faced stranger. She thought to herself, what a greasy man, his eyes sliding around as if coated in oil, and not so subtly looking at people's chests. She smiled and said, "I think Cousin Xu is not bad, very well-matched with my younger sister Jinxiang."

Madam Xiao's expression stiffened. "What nonsense are you talking about? Your sister Jinxiang hasn't even considered him yet!"

Jiang Yuchao: "Ah, then I must have misunderstood. Just now, I saw younger sister Jinxiang chatting and laughing with Cousin Xu, getting along very intimately. Madam also brought him over to introduce on this day of family reunion, so I thought it was to arrange a match for younger sister Jinxiang."

Before Madam Xiao could speak, Xiao Jinxiang cried out, "You're talking nonsense. How could I be chatting and laughing with him!" She glanced at Xu Tianchu with a very disdainful expression.

Madam Xiao was extremely embarrassed. "You child just like to joke around. Today, it's just our own family here, so Mother won't hide it. Your father and I have discussed, with you staying like this in the temple, it's not a solution. It's better to find a good husband to marry early, so you'll have prospects for the second half of your life. Although your Cousin Xu can't compare to those wealthy princes, his family does have some savings. Who knows, after you marry over, you might have great fortune."

She made it sound like Jiang Yuchao was about to marry him. Looking at Lord Xiang again, he had a calm and composed appearance, lowering his head to drink tea. Clearly, Madam Xiao had already discussed it with him earlier.

"With my delicate constitution and having been married before, I'm afraid I won't suit Cousin Xu's heart." As soon as Jiang Yuchao finished speaking, Xu Tianchu chuckled and said, "No worries, no worries, Cousin naturally doesn't mind."

Jiang Yuchao looked at him with a half-smile, stood up and said, "I suddenly feel a headache. I'm afraid sitting out here drinking has given me a chill. I'll take my leave first to go rest."

She left directly, not caring how the others at the banquet viewed her. Xiao Yunqi sat restlessly. After a while, he also chased out using the excuse of changing clothes. He found his sister, his expression very worried.

"Jinyue, your brother didn't know Father would make such a decision. Don't blame Father either. He hasn't been having an easy time at court recently. That Prince Yu, who knows if he still holds a grudge over your matter, has been very unfriendly to Father at court. Father has suffered many attacks."

Oh, she understood now. It turned out they wanted to marry her off to avoid calamity.

Xiao Yunqi said, "That Xu Tianchu's family is not in Luojing but in Jiaodong. If you marry him, you'll have to follow him to his old home in Jiaodong. Once you leave the capital, Prince Yu will no longer keep pursuing this matter."

Jiang Yuchao had been silent the whole time, casually fiddling with a pot of chrysanthemums placed under the corridor.

"Your brother doesn't want you to marry. That Xu Tianchu doesn't seem like a good person. If you marry him, you'll definitely suffer. By then, with the vast distance, even if you suffer, your brother won't know." Xiao Yunqi was full of worry, more anxious than Jiang Yuchao. Those who didn't know might think he was the one getting married.

Only then did Jiang Yuchao look at him and said lightly, "It's fine. I have my own way to handle this matter. Brother doesn't need to worry either."

Jiang Yuchao didn't stay with him for long and went straight in the direction of the guest courtyard. She waited on the path to the guest courtyard. Sure enough, before long, Xu Tianchu arrived. As soon as he saw her, a flash of lust shone in his eyes. He quickly walked over and affectionately called out, "Cousin Jinyue!"

He had been summoned to the capital by his aunt for the purpose of marrying this Xiao Jinyue. His aunt had said, as long as he could marry her, her huge dowry would belong to their Xu family. Moreover, this was the former Princess Consort Yu, a woman Prince Yu had slept with. He also wanted to have a taste.

Jiang Yuchao walked up to Xu Tianchu with Lan Qiao who was on alert, and softly said to him, "I'll advise you, if you're sensible, hurry and leave the capital. Otherwise, your life will be in danger."

"Your aunt made it sound nice to you, but she doesn't know there are secrets between Prince Yu and me. I'll tell you the truth. Even if Prince Yu divorced me, he still won't let me marry someone else. Once the news of you wanting to marry me gets out, your life will be at risk. I've already warned you here. Don't blame me for not cautioning you when the time comes."

Xu Tianchu was startled. By the time he reacted and turned his head to look, Jiang Yuchao had already gracefully left. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, thinking to himself, could there really be inside information?

No, no, it must be a lie. He comforted himself, but recalling Xiao Jinyue's certain words just now, it didn't seem fake. Naturally, a few doubts arose in his heart.

Lan Qiao was also frightened by her mistress's words. After leaving, she asked in a low voice, "Mistress, were you speaking the truth? Prince Yu, he..."

Jiang Yuchao's expression didn't change. "Of course it's false."

She touched the purple gauze dress on her body, and her mood improved a bit. "Lan Qiao, I remember you mentioned before that there are mercenary warriors for hire near the East City Docks. After you return, have the shopkeeper quietly find a few strong men. Give them enough money. Have them watch Xu Tianchu. As soon as he goes out, put a sack over his head and give him a beating."

Lan Qiao: "...Ah?"

Jiang Yuchao: "When beating him, have someone whisper in his ear, 'How dare you fight with the prince over a person, do you have a death wish?' Remember, be fierce."

"...Ah!" Lan Qiao suddenly laughed, "I understand, I will definitely do this well!"

This was the first time Lan Qiao had been entrusted with such an important task, and she was focused on how to complete it quickly and perfectly. She even used the excuse of buying flowers to go out to the East Pier to gather some information.

However, she felt that those strong men didn't seem very agile and feared they might not be able to do what the master ordered, so she was a bit hesitant and troubled.

As it happened, she ran into You Wu and a group of brothers who were out drinking. Since the osmanthus cake incident, the two groups had come to understand each other. Last time, You Wu had brought people to help deliver fabric to Mingyue Monastery and met Lan Qiao. Seeing her worried face, he took the initiative to inquire.

After learning the whole story, You Wu stared wide-eyed, thinking this was unacceptable! What kind of poor wretch dares to fight with their prince over a person?

"Lady Lan Qiao, don't worry, leave this matter to us brothers, we guarantee to do it well for your master!" The day after You Wu said this, Xu Tianchu went out to visit his former classmates.

Dragged into a dark alley, fists the size of bowls rained down like a storm, all pounding on his body and waist, and someone even kicked his lower body. Xu Tianchu was stunned for a moment before wailing in pain.

Amidst the pain all over his body, he heard someone say in a gloomy voice, "How dare you fight with our prince over a person, you're asking for death."

Xu Tianchu: It's, it's Prince Yu! What Xiao Jinyue said was true!

Author's Note: Green hats and black pots fly together*.

*T/N: Green hats are put on someone who has been cheated on, black pots are when you have to bear a crime that wasn't committed by you.