The two were led to guest rooms upstairs. They generously tipped the waiter, saying, "Don't disturb us unless it's important."
"Yes, madam, master," the waiter said, looking delighted at the silver in his hand, and quickly left.
Lan Yan entered the guest room, and Jun Yelan, who was behind her, immediately closed the door.
"Why are you here? It's dangerous here." Jun Yelan stared at Lan Yan, his eyes full of worry. He didn't want Lan Yan to face danger with him, which was why he had left secretly.
Lan Yan smiled, "Did you forget what you promised me? No matter where we are, you won't abandon me." She knew Jun Yelan's concerns, and she also worried about him.
Jun Yelan looked troubled, gripping the sword in his hand, his lips trembling slightly. "I didn't. Since I made this promise, I will always remember it."
Even if he couldn't be with Lan Yan in the future, as long as she needed him, he would appear.
"That's enough," Lan Yan said with a smile, sitting down. She poured two cups of tea and placed one in front of Jun Yelan. "Jun Yelan, tell me about this mission, so I can help you."
Jun Yelan didn't move, lowering his head, his eyes growing dark.
Lan Yan said, "I'm already here. If I don't know anything, I'll be in even more danger." She put on a wronged expression and blinked her eyes.
This made Jun Yelan sit down. He placed his sword on the table and looked at Lan Yan. He hesitated, unsure whether to let Lan Yan know everything.
He was also afraid that his hard-won resolve might change because of Lan Yan's proximity.
"Sigh," Lan Yan sighed, propping her chin with one hand and deliberately saying, "I don't even know where the danger is. How can I avoid it?"
As she said this, she glanced at Jun Yelan from the corner of her eye and saw his lips slightly part, a hint of a triumphant smile on the corners of his mouth.
Jun Yelan thought for a moment and then said, "I need to steal the list of merchant Lin. This merchant Lin is very strange. He only appears in this inn, and one must gain his approval."
"No wonder the waiter said at the entrance that only couples could enter. This merchant Lin is indeed strange," Lan Yan muttered, stroking her chin. "So, we need to act like rich merchants. I have an idea."
She took out a small bundle from her怀, which contained silver and jewelry. She narrowed her eyes and said, "Jun Yelan, you'll listen to me from now on, and I guarantee merchant Lin will invite us into his mansion."
Jun Yelan looked at Lan Yan's cunning eyes and nodded. Lan Yan had more tricks up her sleeve than he did, and he trusted her.
"Step one, make them think we're rich." Lan Yan finished speaking, and a bank note appeared on the table. She looked at Jun Yelan in surprise. It was a thousand taels.
Jun Yelan saw Lan Yan staring at him, thought it wasn't enough, and took out another one. "Do you need more?"
"That's enough," Lan Yan quickly stopped him. "My goodness, I was thinking of taking out my savings, but Jun Yelan is truly unfathomable!" "Jun Yelan, where did this money come from?"
Jun Yelan said, "It's the money I earned as an assassin." He received rewards for every mission he completed and had kept all the silver in a bank.
He had only taken it out now to play the part of a rich merchant.
Lan Yan picked up the bank note on the table and swallowed. Jun Yelan was a perfect little rich merchant. She slapped the bank note on the table and shouted, "Let's go spend money."
She had to go all out to complete this mission.
Jun Yelan followed Lan Yan, not understanding.
Lan Yan returned downstairs and went to the counter, shouting, "Innkeeper, give me a Manchu-Han Imperial Feast and twenty jars of wine. My husband and I will go shopping first and then eat and drink when we get back."
This was a big customer, and the innkeeper bowed obsequiously, "Understood."
Lan Yan turned away with satisfaction, linked her arm with Jun Yelan's, and smiled, "Husband, you promised to buy me hairpins, you can't go back on your word." She winked her right eye.
Jun Yelan was slightly stunned when he heard the word "husband," his ears turning slightly red. He nodded, "Madam, feel free to choose. Even if you buy a whole box, your husband is willing to buy it."
"Husband is so good," Lan Yan said coquettishly, pulling Jun Yelan out of the inn and heading towards the street.
Jun Yelan stared at Lan Yan's retreating back, a slight curve forming on his lips involuntarily. Let him have a few more days of dreams and keep Lan Yan by his side.
Lan Yan didn't actually buy a box of hairpins. She put two vases into a large box to make it look substantial. In any case, the people in the inn wouldn't open her box; as long as it looked like she had bought a lot, it would be enough.
"Send all these to Tianzi No. 1 Room at Manxiang Tower." She also bought several bolts of cloth. Feeling it was enough, she had the waiters deliver them.
With such a grand display, it was difficult not to attract the attention of the inn. She smiled and turned to look at Jun Yelan, seeing him staring at the accessories on the counter. She asked, "Jun Yelan, which one do you like?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Jun Yelan picked up a hairpin, approached Lan Yan, and inserted it into her hair.
The sudden closeness made Lan Yan freeze. She felt Jun Yelan's breath, and her heart seemed to skip a beat. She looked at Jun Yelan motionlessly.
The red hairpin made Lan Yan's face appear even more fair, adding a touch of allure.
Jun Yelan's gaze darted away, and he took a step back in a fluster. He was too close to Lan Yan and almost couldn't control himself. He cleared his throat and said, "Let's go."
"Oh." Lan Yan was still in a daze. She walked to Jun Yelan's side and touched the hairpin on her head with her fingers. She smiled sweetly, "Jun Yelan, you gave me a hairpin, you can't go back on your word."
Hearing this, Jun Yelan's eyes deepened. He clenched and then released his hands, and let out a soft "Mm." He suddenly wished this dream could last longer, never to end.
The smile in Lan Yan's eyes deepened. She grabbed the sleeve of Jun Yelan beside her and they walked back to the inn together. Although she didn't know what had happened to Jun Yelan last night, she felt that staying with him like this was wonderful.
The two returned to the inn with their own thoughts and entered their room.
The waiter soon brought the ordered dishes and wine, smiling warmly, "Enjoy your meal, esteemed guests."
"Mm, you may go," Lan Yan said, tipping the waiter again, and started eating with Jun Yelan.
After several days like this, everyone in the inn knew that they were generous and wealthy.
Lan Yan felt it was enough. She and Jun Yelan pretended to leave, only to be stopped by the waiter.
"Esteemed sir and madam, our proprietor is hospitable and wishes to invite you to his mansion for a chat," the waiter said with a glint of shrewdness in his eyes.
Lan Yan curled her lips, still linking her arm with Jun Yelan's, and said lazily, "My husband and I are also fond of making friends. Please lead the way."
The waiter led the way. She looked at Jun Yelan with a smile and mouthed, "Done."
Jun Yelan was amused by her and looked at her with doting eyes.