When Lian An stepped into the whisper–quiet hall, the sunlight behind her drew a faint halo around her form. Yao Qing walked beside her proudly, muttering under her breath about how "a certain cheap man" didn't deserve someone so flawless.
But inside the training courtyard, all eyes were fixated on the Empress.
Yu Mian, the merchant, rushed forward holding two thick scrolls against his chest.
"Miss Lian," he greeted with deep respect, "thank heavens you are here. The renewal contract is prepared exactly as you instructed."
Lian An nodded.
"Let's review."
They walked toward the upstairs office. The twins and the new man Wei Jie followed behind, nervous and excited.
Fen Yu's voice echoed faintly from above the beams,
"Don't sign without reading properly!"
Lian An sent her a warning glare.
Fen Yu zipped behind Li Shen like a scolded rabbit.
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The Contract Room — A Different Atmosphere
