Wang Laowu was a well-known braised meat seller in the area.

His braised meat was famous for its exceptional taste.

His shop was always bustling with customers, and at home, he had a wife as beautiful as a flower.

Many people in the neighborhood secretly envied him.

A butcher standing nearby laughed and said, “Wang Laowu, I passed by your house today and saw your wife pulling a man inside.”

Wang Laowu frowned. “That’s my wife’s younger brother. What nonsense are you talking about, you bald-headed fool?”

These people were just jealous that he had married a beautiful wife.

Jiang Yuanxi, standing by the braised meat stall, took a deep breath, savoring the delicious aroma.

“He’s not your brother-in-law; he’s her secret lover.”

Wang Laowu chuckled and explained to the onlookers, “This little girl is just making things up.”

That man was indeed his wife’s younger brother.

When they got married, he had personally carried his wife into the bridal sedan.

Jiang Yuanxi grew anxious. “He’s your wife’s lover! She brought her child with her when she married you. You’re being cheated on!”

“If you go home now, you can catch them in the act.”

Many people were getting restless.

The little girl sounded so confident—she must have seen something.

“Wang Laowu, why don’t you go home and check? At least prove that the girl is wrong.”

“I’m not wrong!” Jiang Yuanxi insisted.

A nearby shopkeeper, unable to hold back anymore, revealed a long-buried secret.

“Wang Laowu, you really should go home and take a look. That so-called brother-in-law of yours doesn’t look much like your wife.”

“Also… also, I’ve seen him entering your house often after you leave for work.”

Every time that man entered, the two of them would lock the door.

Who knew what they were doing inside?

Wang Laowu hesitated.

His wife had gotten pregnant not long after they got married—how was that possible?

Thinking about how she had been nauseous lately and craving sour food, Wang Laowu finally panicked.

He abandoned his stall and ran home.

Jiang Yuanxi frowned. This wasn’t good—if he left, who would give her meat?

“Uncle, can I have some meat?”

Wang Laowu barely looked back. “Eat, eat as much as you want!”

Behind him, a crowd of people followed, eager to witness the drama unfold.

Jiang Yuanxi grinned, dragged over a stool, climbed up, and grabbed a chunk of beef bigger than her face, biting into it happily.

After finishing her meal, she repeated her trick.

She walked over to a fruit vendor and said, “Uncle, your concubine ran away with the steward.”

Soon, she was sitting at the fruit stall, eating whatever she wanted.

Then she moved to an old man selling malt sugar.

The old man quickly backed away. “Little girl, my wife’s bones have already turned to dust!”

All his children were grown and happily married.

Jiang Yuanxi shook her head. “Your wife’s remains were secretly dug up and married off to Old Wang from next door in a ghost wedding.”

The old man’s face turned pale. “Take it! Take everything! I don’t want it anymore!”

The seventy-year-old man ran off crying, his walking stick nearly sparking from the friction.

Jiang Yuanxi happily grabbed a handful of sweets and stuffed them into her pocket.

Her mother had told her not to be greedy.

From then on, wherever Jiang Yuanxi went, vendors would hurriedly pack up and close their stalls.

Two men observed from a distance.

“Big Brother, this little girl is kind of scary,” said Tan Liuzi, feeling uneasy.

Wherever she stood, trouble followed.

He hesitated. “Big Brother, maybe we should pick someone else?”

Sanqiao scoffed. “Stop overthinking. It’s just a coincidence. She’s just a tiny girl—what could she possibly do? Wang Pozi wants us to deliver the goods today, and we’re only one short.”

They needed the money.

Jiang Yuanxi rubbed her full belly, feeling very pleased.

“Mother said I should help others. I did such a great job today.”

Not only did she help people, but she also got plenty of good food.

Life without money was still good.

Just then, someone suddenly covered her mouth and nose.

As soon as the little girl went limp, Sanqiao stuffed her into a sack.

Tan Liuzi let out a relieved sigh. “I thought she was something special, but a rag stuffed in her mouth and she’s out like a light.”

Jiang Yuanxi had a dream.

In the dream, Spring Peach knelt before her.

“Miss, you’re amazing! From now on, you’re my goddess! So, Miss, can you grant me a good marriage?”

Spring Peach kowtowed three times.

When Jiang Yuanxi woke up, she found herself inside a carriage.

And in her dream, she had received a wish from Peach Peach.

She looked at the faint wisp of power in her hand and was ecstatic.

She had found a way to restore her abilities!

Inside the carriage, several other girls huddled in a corner, cautiously eyeing the door, quietly sobbing.

Jiang Yuanxi was confused. “Big sisters, what’s wrong? And where are we?”

Mu Liuyun clenched her teeth. “These beasts… they even took a baby barely a year old!”

“Little sister, we’ve been kidnapped. Don’t worry, I’ll protect you.”

Jiang Yuanxi immediately shook her head. “I’ll protect you all—because I’m like a princess!”

She was very powerful.

“Princess?” A girl beside Mu Liuyun sniffled. “Who are you trying to fool?”

The palace was filled with elite guards—how could a princess get kidnapped?

Unless she was a fake princess.

Another girl said, “Little girl, this is life or death. Don’t make up stories.”

If she was a princess, then she was the emperor.

The girl on Mu Liuyun’s right whispered, “I want to go home.” She cried softly.

She had only come out to sell vegetables and ended up being kidnapped.

As soon as she started crying, the other girls in the carriage followed suit.

Even the strong-willed Mu Liuyun had tears in her eyes.

Outside, Wang Pozi, the old woman driving the carriage, was getting annoyed.

“You little brats, shut up! If you don’t stop crying, I’ll beat you!”

The mole on her face twitched along with her words, making her even more terrifying. The girls in the carriage shrank back in fear.

Jiang Yuanxi lifted the curtain. “Granny, where are we going?”

Wang Pozi turned her head and saw the little fair-skinned girl staring at her with big, innocent eyes.

She pinched Jiang Yuanxi’s soft cheek.

“Sanqiao, you really found me a good one.”

This face—when she grew up, how many men would be enchanted by her?

Sanqiao grinned foolishly. “Of course. Wang Pozi gave us the job, so we made sure to do it well. This carriage is full of beauties.”

They had spent three days and nights without rest to gather them all.

“Wang Pozi, since the goods are good this time, can you…?” Sanqiao rubbed his fingers together, hinting for money.

Wang Pozi’s eyes gleamed coldly, but she smiled. “Don’t worry, once the job is done, you’ll get what you deserve.”

Behind Sanqiao, Tan Liuzi rubbed his hands excitedly, already imagining which brothel he’d spend his silver in.

Following Big Brother’s lead was the right choice.

Wang Pozi’s smile widened.

She turned back to Jiang Yuanxi and said, “Little girl, Granny is taking you to a wonderful life.”

A wonderful life?

Jiang Yuanxi crouched at the carriage door. “Is there money?”

She desperately needed money now.

“Of course! Lots of money!” Wang Pozi laughed.

With a face like this, if she became a top courtesan, she’d bring in a fortune.

Jiang Yuanxi smiled sweetly. “Thank you, Granny.”

Wang Pozi was even more pleased.

But the moment she turned away, the little girl’s smile vanished.

Her eyes grew cold and dark.