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A bamboo skewer pierced through a large string of grasshoppers from the Dayun Dynasty, sizzling as it roasted.
The Stingy Emperor and Qin Shuyang nodded in satisfaction, counting their silver coins. The conservative anti-war faction watched with glee as corrupt officials fell from grace, no longer voicing concerns about the war in the northwest. Even officials from the three provinces and six ministries were content to watch the spectacle, no longer seeking out Su Yan to stir up trouble.
Thus, while everyone was still dazed and confused, the matter of the Emperor's selection of concubines quietly passed without much fanfare.
Su Yan couldn't help but ask Bai Ci, "What kind of person is your boss, really?" Bai Ci blinked innocently, a mischievous smile on her face. "Yan Yan, are you having a crush?"
The situation regarding the war in the northwest quickly settled down. The Grand General gathered his officers and personal guards and left the capital overnight to assemble troops from various divisions. Once the logistics for supplies were sorted out, Qin Shuyang suddenly felt generous and increased Su Yan's budget by thirty percent for repairs and daily operations of the Ministry of Works.
Su Yan was in high spirits. When she felt good, she dragged her best friend and sycophant Bai Ci out for a shopping spree.
"Yan Yan, there's a question I've been pondering for years but still can't figure out. Since the weather is nice today, I have to ask," Bai Ci said earnestly, glancing at the sky.
The weather was hot and humid; Su Yan fanned herself vigorously with a folding fan. She couldn't help but wonder how her usually cautious colleagues could tolerate someone as carefree and reckless as Bai Ci.
"Go ahead," Su Yan replied.
Bai Ci raised her hand, counting off on her fingers before tilting her head to squint at Su Yan. "Five years ago, I heard that something quite sensational happened in Capital City."
"Oh?" Su Yan looked around casually.
She had heard that a family in Capital City had married off their daughter in an extravagant display. The bridal procession stretched down an entire street just for the red decorations, while the red money thrown along the way made onlookers jump up in pain.
However, the most dramatic moment was when the groom stepped out to help the bride down from the carriage at their doorstep. Not only did it leave him dumbfounded on the spot, but it also stunned countless spectators who had gathered to watch. Can you guess what happened next?
"Could it be that the groom has brought out an unparalleled, hideous bride?"
Bai Ci shook his head vigorously, spitting out words in excitement. "Not at all! The dramatic part is that the one who emerged from the bridal sedan isn't a delicate bride, but a plump little pig! Haha! A pig wearing a bridal veil—have you ever seen such a thing?"
After finishing his statement with a hearty laugh, Bai Ci noticed that Su Yan remained unresponsive. He quickly stifled his laughter, cleared his throat, and nudged Su Yan with his elbow, whispering, "Hey, I heard that family also has the surname Su. Could they be your relatives? Share some insider info with me! What's the situation with that groom who married a pig?"
"A pig?" Su Yan continued to fan herself calmly, appearing quite unfazed. "That's interesting."
Seeing Su Yan's lack of enthusiasm, Bai Ci snatched the folding fan from her hand and imitated her by fanning himself vigorously while striding forward, muttering, "Not interesting, not interesting..."
Su Yan sighed in resignation and was about to catch up when she saw Bai Ci suddenly dart into a nearby establishment. She couldn't help but twitch her lips.
Sure enough, Bai Ci instantly donned a wide grin and cheekily said to Su Yan, "Good Yan Yan, sweet Yan Yan, cover for me while I go listen to a tune from Miss Liu."
Having already gauged Bai Ci's mischievous nature, Su Yan knew he wouldn't dare cause any major trouble for the Bai Family. She crossed her arms and watched him with an amused expression.
Bai Ci's smile turned even more ingratiating. "Good Yan Yan, sweet Yan Yan, cover for your brother, and next time I'll treat you to Zhenhai Tower!"
Su Yan smirked and raised her finger to shake it playfully. "Good brother, sweet brother, how about treating me to a few cups of flower wine right now?"
"Huh?" Bai Ci was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Su Yan to dart into the establishment with lightning speed, even more agile than he was when sneaking around. For a moment, he felt embarrassed and nearly forgot to chase after her.
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