Jun Wuyuan and Jun Wuzhou temporarily ceased their hostilities.
The reason was that if they continued their head - on confrontation without any sense, Ling Shan and Yu Shiwei would not even spare them a glance.
Having finally taken a step forward in their relationships/had a chance to meet, Jun Wuyuan and Jun Wuzhou naturally couldn't accept such a situation.
After a brief moment of thought, they quickly decided to shake hands and make up. They looked so amicable that they truly seemed like real brothers.
Ling Shan and Yu Shiwei saw this and silently heaved a sigh of relief.
Jun Wuzhou had secretly been sent from the border to Liangzhou. His purpose was not only to discuss the cooperation with Prince Wu Cuo of Dan Chi with that brat Jun Wuyuan but also to see Yu Shiwei.
Years ago, the Yu family was falsely accused of colluding with the enemy and committing treason. The whole family was wiped out, and only Yu Shiwei and her six - year - old brother Yu Shice survived.
In the past few years, Yu Shiwei had been constantly on the move with Yu Shice. No one knew that there were still descendants of the Yu family alive.
At that time, Jun Wuzhou had already joined the Northwest Army. When he got the news and rushed to the capital, he could only secretly collect the bodies of the Yu family.
Everyone thought Yu Shiwei was dead, but only Jun Wuzhou didn't believe it.
It wasn't until he learned that that scoundrel Jun Wuyuan had saved the siblings that he was able to see her again.
However, he didn't expect that Yu Shiwei was no longer willing to have any relationship with him.
She threw herself into the Hidden Guard Camp and trained day and night, completely forgetting their once - understood agreement.
If it weren't for the fact that Yu Shice was growing older and it was not beneficial for him to stay in Chang'an City, Jun Wuzhou might not have had the chance to contact Yu Shiwei again.
The Yu family was a family of military generals. Even though the family was in decline, as the only remaining male descendant, Yu Shice naturally couldn't just idle around in Chang'an City.
Yu Shice went to the Northwest Army incognito and was taken care of by Jun Wuzhou. He gradually established himself in the army.
Yu Shiwei stayed in Chang'an. After leaving the Hidden Guard Camp, she forged her identity and entered the palace as a concubine, secretly keeping an eye on the harem for Jun Wuyuan.
Nine years had passed in a flash. Jun Wuzhou had finally won the heart of his beauty two years ago, but now they had to part again.
Nominaly, his own wife was even considered his 'younger brother's wife', and they couldn't even meet!
Jun Wuzhou really had it tough.
In the vast world, of course, one's own wife came first.
As for that scoundrel Jun Wuyuan?
He was, after all, the elder brother. Even if he let him win a few times out of kindness, it wasn't a big deal.
So, the four of them happily split into two teams and went their separate ways.
To avoid any accidents, both Jun Wuyuan and Ling Shan had their appearances altered.
When they reappeared in the night market of Liangzhou City, Ling Shan wasn't as excited as before. Instead, she exuded an air of pamperedness.
Even though Jun Wuyuan didn't say anything and she could no longer hear his thoughts, Ling Shan still knew what they had to do during this trip to Liangzhou.
The rich merchant from Jiangzhou, the ninth young master of the wealthy Shen family, a relative of the Xie family in Jiangzhou - Shen Yibai.
Just these few titles together were enough to attract the attention of all the rich merchants, officials, and military officers in Liangzhou.
After all, the Xie family in Jiangzhou was a noble family on par with the Wang family in Langya. If it weren't for the fact that the Wang family in Langya had a queen - mother and a grand preceptor, the name of the Xie family in Jiangzhou might have been even more resounding.
This time, Jun Wuyuan was impersonating this Ninth Young Master Shen.
He came to Liangzhou with his newly - wedded wife, showing interest in the fur business. This news wasn't a secret. People had heard about it a few days ago.
Before they set off, Jun Wuyuan had made all the arrangements. The official documents, as well as all the certificates and clues from Jiangzhou, had been properly taken care of.
Even if Magistrate Jiang in Liangzhou noticed something was wrong and sent people to Jiangzhou to investigate, Jun Wuyuan would have already completed his task.
"Hubby, I want this."
Jun Wuyuan looked at Ling Shan standing in front of a stall selling handmade jewelry. His eyes were filled with gentle smiles.
Following the direction Ling Shan was pointing, a hairpin made of velvet flowers came into view.
Jun Wuyuan subconsciously frowned. Having seen countless precious treasures and jewelry, such a hairpin was really unremarkable.
Most importantly, he thought Shan Shan deserved something more precious.
However...
Ling Shan's almond - shaped eyes were as bright as stars. How could he refuse her?
"Sure, wrap up everything my wife likes."
The stall owner was a woman in her thirties. Her hair was neatly combed and wrapped in a cloth towel. Her face was weathered, but one could feel the fire in her eyes.
"Madam has excellent taste. I dare say that no one in the small stalls in the whole Liangzhou City has my craftsmanship. Although it can't compare to those precious jewelry, this snow velvet flower hairpin has a special meaning in our Liangzhou."
Ling Shan took a fancy to it at first sight. Hearing this, she picked up the light - blue hairpin, showing a bit of interest on her face.
Seeing this, Stall - owner Aunt Song quickly introduced it in a warm but not over - bearing way.
In Liangzhou, people believed in the Snow Mountain Goddess. The snow velvet flower, which was said to be only found deep in the snow mountains, was the favorite of the Snow Mountain Goddess.
Those who encountered the snow velvet flower would have a loving marriage, a harmonious family, and many descendants. Over time, the snow velvet flower had become a symbol for the people of Liangzhou to pray for a good marriage and a bright future.
Aunt Song was a widow. Over the years, she had raised her two children by selling the small handicrafts she made with her skillful hands.
Thanks to this legend, Aunt Song's business was passable. However, as her children grew older and needed to be sent to school, life became a bit difficult.
Fortunately, both of her children were very promising and had good grades in the academy.
Whenever she thought of her two children, Aunt Song felt that she could endure any hardship with just a grit of her teeth.
After hearing this story, not only Ling Shan but also Jun Wuyuan became a bit interested.
"This one, this one, and all of these... Wrap them all up. We'll take them all."
Jun Wuyuan very generously put down a silver ingot and pointed to all the items with snow velvet flowers.
Aunt Song was overjoyed. She quickly sorted out the items, while blessing them with good words and was about to give him the change.
"Keep the change. My wife really likes these. It's what you deserve."
Aunt Song's eyes immediately turned red. It wasn't just because of the silver ingot that could support her family for a whole year but also because of that phrase 'what you deserve'.
"Thank you, thank you, Young Master, thank you, Madam."
Ling Shan smiled and said, "You're welcome. We really like these snow velvet flowers."
After asking Ban Chun to put the items away, Jun Wuyuan took Ling Shan's hand and continued walking, heading straight for the largest jewelry store in the city.
In less than half an hour, those who were well - informed had heard about the generous spending of the Ninth Young Master Shen.
He spent money as if it were nothing and bought countless precious items from the jewelry store.
The store owner was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. Such a rich but naive customer.
He was probably the fat lamb in the eyes of every rich merchant and official in Liangzhou City.
If they didn't take advantage of him, were they going to wait for the New Year?