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On the bed, the figure trembled slightly, a voice filled with resentment: "Su Xuanjing, why did you destroy my entire family..."

...

The next morning.

Wen Wan was sleeping soundly when suddenly a loud, jarring noise erupted near her ears!

Clang!

Her eardrums ached, and she reluctantly opened her eyes. In front of the bed stood Wen Shaoxing, dressed in a pale blue silk robe, looking bewildered as the gong and drum slipped from his hands to the floor.

"Sis, what are you doing?"

Tears silently fell from the corners of Wen Wan's eyes. She didn't want to cry, and she shouldn't have cried. But thinking of her brother being brutally killed and her niece thrown into a water tank, her tears flowed uncontrollably. Even in her dreams, she couldn't hold back.

"Sis, I'm sorry! Please don't cry..."

Wen Shaoxing thought he had frightened her and immediately moved closer to apologize. The next moment, Wen Wan grabbed his head, and though the silk pillow seemed to hit hard, it didn't hurt at all.

Since her rebirth, even when she saw Su Xuanjing, Wen Wan hadn't felt it was real. But at this moment, the familiar feeling overwhelmed her, and she truly broke down in tears. She was alive again.

"Why aren't you at the study? What are you doing back here?" Wen Wan suppressed her inner pain, grabbed a piece of clothing from the corner of the bed, and got up.

"I finished my coursework for the week at Nothing Free House ahead of time, so the teacher let me leave early."

"Since you're back, go greet Grandpa first. Then I'll take you to Golden Prosperity Building for some good food."

"Okay!"

Before long, Wen Shaoxing returned, and the siblings left the house, heading straight for Golden Prosperity Building.

The owner of Golden Prosperity Building, Yuu Buyi, is a well-known figure on the wealthiest list. However, if she remembers correctly, in her past life, Yuu Buyi never opened Golden Prosperity Building in the capital. Since being reborn, many things have changed. Was the opening here a coincidence or intentional? She was curious.

Today, Golden Prosperity Building was having its grand opening. Yuu Buyi was personally hosting a lavish banquet, with seats going to the highest bidders. Young nobles with money to flaunt were already gathering on Vermilion Bird Street.

Wen Wan and Wen Shaoxing hadn't walked far before running into several acquaintances. Most were from prominent families, including a few friends who were often seen with Su Xuanjing.

"Isn't that County Princess Wen?"

"Yeah! Did you hear? The other day, Mr. Su proposed at the Marquis Mansion and got turned down!"

"Now she's playing hard to get! Who was it that used to follow Mr. Su around, acting all innocent? Those love poems, tsk tsk..."

Wen Wan didn't want any trouble, so she pulled Wen Shaoxing, who was ready to defend her, towards Golden Prosperity Building.

In this life, she was determined to protect her brother and the family estate. Nothing else mattered.

Inside the Golden Prosperity Building, a large Eight Immortals table, inlaid with pure gold and jade, displayed nine exquisite dishes.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Braised Shark Fin, Gingko Chicken, Steamed Eel with Ginseng, Fish Maw Dumplings, Sichuan Tea, Polygonum Liver Slices, Winter Melon Swallow, and Black Bean Fish.

"This is the Nine Delicacies Feast?" Wen Wan pulled Wen Shaoxing closer. "You asked me to spend five thousand dollars just for this meal?"

"Big Sis, this Nine Delicacies Feast may seem ordinary..."

Wen Wan glanced at Wen Shaoxing. "No, they are quite ordinary."

In her past life, she had tasted them.

At that moment, a well-dressed, prosperous-looking middle-aged man emerged from the Golden Prosperity Building. "Everyone, please quiet down. Today, as the Golden Prosperity Building opens in the capital, Mr. Yu has personally arranged the Nine Delicacies Feast. The highest bidder gets to taste it!"

"Six thousand dollars!"

"Seven thousand!"

"Ten thousand..."