Weapon seller in the world of magic

"Ah, so you were getting engaged to Lu Zhen?" asked Lan Jingyi with a big smile after hearing the whole story.

For her, Song Clan attempting honor killing doesn't hold that much importance when compared to her son's marriage. Why focus on the negative and also make others sad when they talk about positive things?

Song Yue was someone whom she had seen had grown up. The third prince Shang Wei treats her as a sister. So, Lan Jingyi also treated her like a daughter. Sometimes, Song Yue's good manners also made her lecture the spoiled princess of the Empire.

To describe in a simple way, Lan Jingyi was very happy to receive someone like Song Yue as her daughter-in-law.

Of course, Song Yue left a few important details like they will be nothing but a fake couple and they will never marry. Hence, it caused a misunderstanding.

But then again, she felt like this doesn't matter because Lan Jingyi is a part of the Imperial family and would only meet them from time to time. So, there's no need to explain in a detail.

Meanwhile, Mark stayed downstairs and looked after the store in Song Yue's place as the lunch break is already over and working hours resumed. Chang Bo, the Androids, the General, and the Imperial guards also stayed with him in order to give them privacy.

The afternoon working hours have less business compared to other timings. Mark took this as an advantage to rearrange the weapons in each room as he heard from Chang Bo that the customers are often getting confused because of the sheer number of models when it comes to rifles.

That's why he removed the unnecessary models of all the rifles and kept it simple. For example, regarding assault rifles, only G36, classic AK 47, and M4 carbine.

As for bolt action rifles, he only kept one model 700 ADL. This Remington 700 variant was also equipped with a scope and comes with a bipod.

The lever-action rifles were also represented in the store by one model, W 94. Winchester 1894 was a classic hunting rifle that was popular for more than a century in his previous life. So, Mark was sure that people would like it, especially the rich guys or nobles who love to go hunting.

Mark decided to place other models in different branches he will open throughout the Empire, although all kinds of ammunition will be available in every store. He wanted customers of the different regions to use different models so that his store will appear even more unique than at present.

Roughly about half an hour later, the ladies came downstairs with all smiles. Shang Jiao and Lan Jingyi are happy that they have a new family member whom they have good impression of for several years. And Song Yue was happy that atleast two of her past acquaintances didn't abandon her.

At the same time, she was also worried about Lin Xue who has yet to visit the store and meet her. Now that it is an open secret that Lin Xue was the one who brought Song Tai to cancel her engagement with Ji Mingyu, the heiress of the Lin Clan might have fallen into trouble.

But then again, it has only been a little more than 12 hours since she returned to this new home. Not to mention, Lin Wuying is different from her father. He would never harm his daughter even if their clan fell into trouble.

As a helpless woman, Song Yue can only wait in patience before asking Mark a favor to get some information on her friend's status.

Anyway, back to Lan Jingyi, upon returning downstairs, she looked at her son, "Mr. Lu, it's not my place to say anything but I hope you don't confine her to these four walls." Her statement was simple but everyone understood what she was trying to tell.

Mark replied with his powerful statement, "Song Yue isn't my servant that I can dictate the terms, Queen Consort Lan. She is a free person. She will decide what she wants to do with her life."

As no one knows that they are a fake couple, Song Yue understood it differently from others. She understands that they weren't even that familiar with each other but still, she was slightly disappointed by his indifference. Even if it is just posturing, she wanted to hear some nice words, something in the cliché lines of he would never hurt her feelings…

Lan Jingyi then spoke about how Song Yue is also a part of her family and asked Mark to not forget to send an invitation to the Imperial family. It kinda irked Mark but in his view, no one knows about his birth secret and so, he calmed down his nerves and nodded.

Soon, Queen Consort and the others proceeded to return to the Imperial palace, leaving behind the princess at the store as she needed to continue work there and also finish her training.

After another 90 minutes of travel, she and the troop of soldiers finally reached the Imperial Palace. Just as her horse carriage was about to enter through the entrance gate, it was stopped and the door was knocked.

She opened the door and found that it was the General. He bowed, "I apologize, Queen Consort Lan. His Majesty wishes you to meet the Imperial guests."

"Why did you stop me here, then?" Lan Jingyi furrowed her brows in displeasure. Stopping her right at the entrance of the gate, isn't it the same as insulting her position?

The General bowed once again, "I apologize but…"

He then raised his head and glanced at the sky, indicating that the guests were there.

Lan Jingyi then stepped down from the carriage and saw a pure white Pegasus, and a pair of winged horses slowly descending on the ground. These are rare hybrid breeds of a horse called Masto, which looked like regular brown horses but has wings. Because they were too low in number and have a low breeding rate, each of them costs atleast 1000 gold coins to buy when they are a foal.

Native to the Dragon Empire, it was always been a spectacle to witness them in person but the Queen consort's attention wasn't on the horses but the people mounted on them.

There's a change in expression of her expression as they landed on the ground. Unlike the Emperor who was grinning like a fool as he enjoyed the ride on the Pegasus, there was clear displeasure written all over her face.

Do they know each other? The expressions of nervousness on these guests

"Dear, look at it. The Pegasus had accepted me without resistance," boasted Emperor Shang to his wife. Pegasus is said to be the symbol of royalty over the course of years. It's a common belief that it won't recognize someone as its master who doesn't possess the ability to rule over the masses.

The fact that Shang Fu rides with ease indicates that he is an able ruler.

The Emperor was so happy at the moment that he couldn't see that his wife is frowning and not even paying attention to him.

The reality only hit him after the two men got down from their mounts.

"Greetings, Queen Consort Lan." One of them slightly bowed to her and then smiled. "It's been a while."

In response to his greetings, Lan Jingyi almost growled at him, "You have got some nerve to visit my home, Lan Jing. Why? Is it because you are now in the legendary realm?"

"Eh?"