NOVPUBShen Roujia, wearing a veiled hat, gracefully hopped down from the carriage. Over the past few days, her bond with Liu Ruyi had grown increasingly close.
Liu Ruyi affectionately linked arms with her, calling out sweetly, “Once we get to the town, I’ll get you some fresh clothes. Just look at you, such a pretty little girl, but you’ve been made to look like this.”
Wei Rui smiled helplessly. “Ruyi, we still need to hurry on our way. Let’s just find a place to rest for the night.”
Liu Ruyi glanced at Wei Rui. “What do you know about women’s matters? Stay out of it.”
With that, Liu Ruyi dragged Shen Roujia into a clothing shop.
Shen Roujia’s petite figure and slender waist made even the simplest clothing look elegant, like a beautiful scene.
She chose a light crescent-colored ruqun (a traditional Chinese outfit consisting of a short blouse and a long skirt), and after tidying herself up, she put on her veiled hat.
“Sister-in-law, do I look nice?”
Shen Roujia’s voice was soft and sweet, sounding extremely obedient.
“Beautiful, so beautiful. Your brother is waiting at the Tongfu Inn; let’s head over now.”
After changing her clothes, Shen Roujia looked at the shopkeeper. “Settle the bill.”
The shopkeeper, seeing that they were outsiders, gave them a disdainful look. “Five taels of silver.”
Liu Ruyi, who was used to being generous, was about to pay when Shen Roujia stopped her.
“Shopkeeper, are you trying to rob us? This outfit’s material and embroidery are worth no more than one tael.”
The shopkeeper, realizing that Shen Roujia wasn’t easy to bully, retorted, “If you don’t want it, take it off now. Take it off right now.”
Liu Ruyi’s brow furrowed, sensing that something was wrong with this shopkeeper. She wasn’t one to be trifled with, especially after years in the martial world, and couldn’t believe this was happening to her.
Liu Ruyi lifted her leg onto the counter, swiftly pulling out a curved blade from her calf. It bore a mark resembling the character for “Alliance.”
Shen Roujia was stunned. The shopkeeper, frightened, began to tremble. “Heroine, please spare me! Consider the outfit a gift to the Martial Alliance. I won’t dare overcharge again.”
Shen Roujia’s heart skipped a beat, realizing just how powerful the Martial Alliance was among the common folk.
As this thought crossed her mind, a subtle unease began to grow within her. 𝖓𝖔𝖛𝔭𝖚𝖇.𝔠𝖔𝔪
She tugged on Liu Ruyi’s hand. “Sister-in-law, let’s go. It’s not worth it.”
