The two of them walked into a run-down alley.

The wind blew through, making the wooden door at the alley’s entrance creak.

Jiang Yuancheng stared blankly, then pointed at the desolate surroundings.

“This… is Jiangshan?”

【This isn’t right.】Jiang Yuanxi scratched her head.

Last time, the little beggars had told her that their Beggar Gang was here.

“Boss!” A child ran over excitedly and looked at Jiang Yuanxi with admiration.

Jiang Yuancheng recognized him as one of the beggars from the day they had staged a fake accident.

Jiang Yuanxi pointed at the empty alley.

“Where is everyone?” she asked softly.

Seeing the two of them dressed in fine clothing, the little beggar felt a bit nervous.

“Boss! Brother Minglang told me to wait for you here.”

Minglang had personally instructed him—once he saw the boss, he was to take her to their new place.

The two of them followed the little beggar to a new location.

Above the door, three large characters were written: Ji Shan Hall (Hall of Kindness).

Inside, the place was filled with children, some even younger than Jiang Yuanxi.

As soon as they entered, a crowd rushed toward them.

“Boss, you’re finally here!”

Minglang, now able to walk with a crutch, came forward.

Jiang Yuancheng was puzzled. “Why are you all here?”

Minglang smiled. “The day after we returned, your maid brought us here.”

Yuanxi’s maid… Chunzhi?

Minglang hesitated, then spoke earnestly. “Boss gave us food, clothes, and even a teacher. From now on, our lives belong to you!” His eyes burned with sincerity.

“Yes, yes! We belong to Boss!”

“Thank you, Boss!”

“Boss, please accept our gratitude!”

Seeing a large group of people kneeling in front of his sister, Jiang Yuancheng was utterly shocked.

He wanted this kind of Jiangshan (kingdom), too.

Jiang Yuanxi was thrilled—so it was Mother who arranged everything.

She must thank her properly when she got home.

From today on, her Beggar Gang would be cultured!

Jiang Yuanxi coughed twice, mimicking the demeanor of an adult.

“Ah, no need to thank me. From now on, follow me, and you’ll eat well and live well!” She tried to sound like a tough gang leader, despite her soft, childish voice.

“Boss is mighty!” “Boss is mighty!”

Jiang Yuancheng was so envious he almost cried.

Why had he wandered through Shengjing for so many years without such loyal followers?

Instead, he had wasted money on a bunch of ungrateful dogs.

Minglang was observant—he took a step forward.

“Boss, what brings you here today? Do you have any orders?”

Jiang Yuanxi remembered her mission. She quickly bent down and whispered a few words in his ear.

“Don’t worry, Boss, leave it to us!”

When it came to spreading rumors, no one could do it better than the Beggar Gang.

This was their first official job for Boss, and they had to get it right.

Within half a day, word spread throughout Shengjing: Lan Fang Pavilion had released a brand-new lip balm!

And today, it was limited edition.

Jiang Yuancheng stared in awe at the long line outside Lan Fang Pavilion.

..

Behind the crowd, the Crown Prince kicked his subordinate.

“I told you to find her! Why haven’t you found her yet?”

“Your Highness, please forgive us! We’ve finally tracked her down—Miss Ruowei will be here soon.” The guard pleaded.

Ever since the Flower Banquet, the Crown Prince had been searching for a girl named Jiang Ruowei as if he had lost his mind.

Fortunately, they had worked quickly.

With support from her grandparents, Jiang Ruowei was out today looking for a shop.

Once she secured a location, her business would soon take off.

The carriage had been stopped in the street for a while.

“What’s happening up ahead?” Jiang Ruowei asked.

“I’ll go check,” her maid replied.

Moments later, the maid returned.

“Miss, a new cosmetics shop just opened, and people are lining up for it.”

Curious, Jiang Ruowei said, “Let’s take a look.”

She got out of the carriage and walked toward the crowd, just as a woman who had bought the lip balm passed by.

Jiang Ruowei stepped forward. “Madam, may I take a look?”

The woman, delighted with her purchase, eagerly opened the container for Jiang Ruowei to see.

With just one glance, Jiang Ruowei’s pupils contracted in shock.

“Impossible.”

How could someone have created a lip balm exactly like hers?

Was there another reincarnator?

No. If there were, they would have released these products long ago.

Why now?

Countless possibilities flooded her mind.

Not only that, but the product had been improved.

If she opened her shop now, people would accuse her of copying.

“Miss, are you alright?”

Jiang Ruowei steadied herself, clutching her maid’s arm.

“I’m fine.”

Just then, a man in black robes appeared before her.

“Excuse me, are you Miss Jiang Ruowei?”

Jiang Ruowei knew this man well—he was the Crown Prince’s personal guard.

In her previous life, every time the Crown Prince sent her a gift, this man was the one who delivered it.

His presence here meant that the Crown Prince was nearby.

She had expected this.

Even in this lifetime, the Crown Prince was still deeply infatuated with her.

Jiang Ruowei steadied herself.

“Yes, and you are?”

“Your Highness! We found her—Miss Ruowei has been found!” The guard shouted toward the distance.

A gust of wind blew past.

In an instant, a figure stood before Jiang Ruowei.

“Where is Ruowei? Where?!”

Jun Moye scanned the area anxiously.

Jiang Ruowei shyly lowered her head.

The guard glanced at the Crown Prince.

Was he blind?

The girl he was looking for was right in front of him.

Jiang Ruowei’s maid stepped forward.

She pointed to Jiang Ruowei. “This is my lady.”

The Crown Prince looked down.

His face immediately fell.

“You—”

“Jiang Ruowei?!” His voice cracked.

“Your Highness, may I ask why you are looking for me?” Jiang Ruowei asked demurely, lowering her gaze in a display of feminine shyness.

She played the role of a gentle, delicate maiden—exactly what he had fallen for in her previous life.

No matter what, she had to secure the Crown Prince’s military power.

A hundred thousand border troops would become her greatest asset.

As for the Crown Prince?

He would be just another flower in her garden, serving at her whim—a mere pawn.

The Crown Prince’s eyes darted over her face, scanning her carefully.

Then, he stumbled back in horror.

“You—!”

“You’re that scammer from the other day!”

He pointed at Jiang Ruowei.

“You tried to scam me, and when that failed, you pretended to be my beloved? Shengjing’s women are truly vile!”

“Shameless!”

Jiang Ruowei was stunned.

No one had expected this outcome.

The guard whispered, “Your Highness, we searched all of Shengjing. The only noblewoman named Jiang Ruowei is from the Duke’s residence.”

Could it be that the Crown Prince was looking for someone else?

Having lived two lifetimes, this was the first time Jiang Ruowei had ever been humiliated like this.

She suppressed her rage.

“Your Highness, that day was just a misunderstanding.”

But the Crown Prince, already irritated, waved her off.

“I don’t care!”

“Get lost!”

What nonsense!

Was every random woman now trying to attach themselves to him?!