With legs weak, the sickly stable boy became a mad regent.

Chapter 80 Ah Chao, you're poking me!

Qiu Yu followed behind, looking puzzled, and took a couple of steps.

"Oh, miss, aren't we going to pack up the shop? It's just around the corner on that street."

"I'm not going." Shen Nannan said without turning her head. "Leave that kind of thing to my brother. A grown man like him, idling around all day, should be doing something productive."

Qiu Yu's lips twitched.

Idle and lazy? The young master has been so busy lately, dealing with supplies and collecting debts, that he hasn't even had time to go to Chunfeng Tower.

She stole a glance at Ah Chao. Ah Chao was holding the rabbit, his face expressionless, revealing nothing.

Qiu Yu thought to herself: Why did Miss suddenly lose her temper? Sure enough, Miss is still the same Miss, her temper changes faster than turning the pages of a book.

Shen Nannan took two steps, then suddenly stopped.

"Oh, right."

Qiu Yu quickly stepped forward: "What are your orders, Miss?"

"Does our Shen family own a pastry shop?"

Qiu Yu thought for a moment: "The one in the south of the city? Yes, but business has always been lukewarm, and the second branch of the family didn't pay much attention to it when they were in charge."

Shen Nannan smiled and said, "Go to the shop and ask the chef to make some new kinds of pastries. They need to be beautiful, exquisite, and the kind you can't buy outside. Once they're done, send them to the Qian residence in my name, to Madam Qian."

Qiu Yu was taken aback: "Give money to Madam? The one who... hit someone earlier?"

"Yes, let's talk about the new items in the shop. I've heard that Madam Qian is very particular about food. I've just taken over the management of the business, and I hope to get some guidance from Madam Qian." Shen Nannan paused, then smiled meaningfully.

"Invite her to come to the shop another day."

Qiu Yu blinked, not quite understanding her mistress's intention, but still bowed her head and replied, "Yes, this servant will take care of it right away."

As soon as she turned around, Ah Chao shoved the rabbit into her arms, saying, "Take it back, it's hungry."

(Rabbit: Am I hungry again?)

Qiu Yu looked at the rabbit, then at A Chao.

"oh."

He turned and jogged away.

Shen Nannan turned around and gestured with her chin towards him:

"Let's go. Aren't you taking me somewhere?"

A-Chao stood to the side, looking at Shen Nannan, a barely perceptible smile flashing in his eyes.

His daughter is so smart.

"Yes, sir."

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It got dark.

In an alley on the west side of the capital, a sedan chair was parked at the back gate of an inconspicuous house.

Lin Wan'er stepped out of the sedan chair, wrapped in a cloak, with her head down, and quickly entered the door.

The house wasn't large, but it was decorated exquisitely.

Qian Mingyuan was already waiting inside. When he saw Lin Wan'er come in, his eyes lit up, and he went up to her and put his arm around her waist.

"My darling, I've missed you so much."

Lin Wan'er playfully pushed him away, but he only hugged her tighter.

"You said you'd marry me, what's wrong with you now?" She looked up, her eyes red-rimmed.

"I have to be subservient to everyone at the Shen family's house every day, while you, on the other hand, are at home pleasing that shrew and enjoying yourself outside. Do you have any idea how wronged I am?"

Qian Mingyuan quickly tried to appease her, his hand roaming over her thigh as he grinned slyly.

"My dear Wan'er, how could I forget you? It's all because of that jealous woman in my family, who's been watching me like a hawk. Once I get rid of that jealous woman, I'll marry you right away."

"You're saying that again." Lin Wan'er glared at him, drawing circles on his chest with her finger. "You said the same thing last time, and the time before that. When are you going to resolve this?"

"It'll be soon." Qian Mingyuan grasped her hand. "Once the Shen family falls, I'll have done a great service to the Crown Prince, and that jealous woman will be useless. Then we can divorce her or get rid of her as we please."

Lin Wan'er's eyes lit up: "There's been some progress on the Shen family's matter?"

"It'll be soon." Qian Mingyuan lowered his voice. "The Crown Prince has already given his consent. As long as you do as I say, the Shen family will be like meat on a chopping board, ready to be cut however you want."

"Really?" Lin Wan'er looked up, her smile incredibly gentle, but her eyes were filled with cold light. "Don't lie to me."

"Why would I lie to you?" Qian Mingyuan lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. "You're mine, how could I mistreat you?"

Lin Wan'er burst into laughter through her tears, reaching out to wrap her arms around his neck. "Then you'd better hurry. My cousin is very shrewd; I'm afraid she'll find out..."

"So what if they found out? She's just a little girl. Without her backing, she's no match for anyone. You can do whatever you want with her then."

Lin Wan'er giggled and buried her face in his chest, her voice so soft it could melt water: "Then hurry up, I can't wait any longer."

Qian Mingyuan pinched her waist and smiled ambiguously: "Can't wait for what?"

"You're bad..." Lin Wan'er punched him lightly.

"You little slut," Qian Mingyuan chuckled lewdly, "Haven't pampered you for days, you've been missing you, haven't you?"

"I think about it...every day..."

"That tigress is always on guard against me, I'm about to suffocate... Come here, let me pamper you!"

The two of them ended up rolling around together while they were talking.

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On the rooftop, two men in black stood close together.

The shorter one was squatting on the roof tile, leaning slightly forward, looking down through the gaps in the tile.

The tall man half-squatted behind her, one hand around her waist, the other hand braced against the roof ridge, encircling her completely in his arms.

A cool night breeze blew by.

The person being hugged tugged at the mask covering their face, feeling suffocated.

"Ah Chao, you're holding me too tight, I can hardly breathe." She lowered her voice and pushed the person behind her.

Ah Chao's arm loosened.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you letting go of? I'm about to fall!" Shen Nannan's body tilted, and she almost slipped off the roof. She quickly grabbed his arm.

Ah Chao pulled her back and held her even tighter.

He leaned close to her ear, a hint of a smile in his voice: "What exactly does Miss want from me? Too tight won't do, and too loose won't do either."

Shen Nannan's ears itched from his hot breath. She shrank her neck, reached out and pulled off the mask, revealing a rosy face.

"This is where you brought me?" She glared at him. "You really are something else, what kind of guard brings their young lady to sit in a thief's den..."

She paused, realizing the word was off, "sitting on the roof watching people...you know...?"

Ah Chao's lips curved into a smile: "So, Miss, do you find it fun?"

Shen Nannan tugged at her tight-fitting night clothes. "It's not fun. The rooftops are too high, it scared me to death. And this outfit is so tight, why do men in black always wear such tight clothes?"

She shifted uncomfortably.

As she moved, her full breasts brushed against his arm, soft and bouncy.

Ah Chao's breathing became heavier.

The night clothes were form-fitting, and the black fabric outlined her curves perfectly—her waist was so thin you could pinch it with one hand, and her full, rounded breasts undulated slightly with her movements.

He looked away, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"Miss, please don't move." His voice was a little hoarse.

"What's wrong?"

"Move again..." He paused, "This servant can't hold you any longer."

He bent over, his gaze passing over her shoulder as he looked at the room, but his attention was no longer on the room at all.

Her sweet fragrance, mingled with the coolness of the night breeze, seeped into my nostrils, penetrating every nook and cranny.

Shen Nannan was completely unaware and continued reading.

Inside the room, Qian Mingyuan had already torn off Lin Wan'er's clothes, and their two pale bodies were now intertwined, their bodies flushed with desire.

The soft, seductive music drifted out from the cracks in the window, growing louder with each note.

"Hmm... my lord..."

"You shameless slut..."

Shen Nannan watched with great interest, clicking her tongue twice: "This Qian Mingyuan looks weak, but I didn't expect him to be so capable."

Ah Chao reached out and covered her eyes.

"Dirty." His voice was a little hoarse as he whispered in her ear, his hot breath brushing against her earlobe. "Don't look, Miss."

Shen Nannan tried to pry his hand off, but couldn't.

"Oh dear, I haven't finished watching it yet!"

"You're not allowed to look anymore."

"I'm spying on the enemy!" she whispered urgently, "Let go..."

Ah Chao didn't relax.

He tightened his arms, pulling her completely into his embrace.