After being bought by seven rough men and taken to the deep mountains, I was pampered.

At this moment, in the accounting office of Wanxiang Academy.

"Snap! Snap! Snap!" The abacus beads were being moved so fast they were practically sparking.

"No more! Second Brother, there's no more room!" The fourth brother, Qin Yue, slammed his wolf-hair brush on the table. His fox-like face, more exquisite than a woman's, was now etched with Versailles-like worry: "Just now, three more wealthy merchants from various counties sent visiting cards, saying they want to enroll their mentally challenged sons in school, and the sponsorship fee is already a thousand taels!"

"And that Guigushan abbot who refuses to leave, insisting on bringing his bunch of disciples and grand-disciples to do some kind of 'long-term study' program, filling up all our guest rooms!"

"Now even the woodshed is being used for living. If this continues, the third son will have no choice but to take his students to sleep in the trees!"

Second Brother Qin Mo sat beside him, elegantly sipping tea (it was a high-priced tea from the headmaster, costing ten taels per cup).

He pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses without even lifting his eyelids: "That's your problem."

"My job is just to teach and nurture students. You're on the school board; you're in charge of the finances and land."

"No room? Then we'll create one."

"Change? I'm not a god!" Qin Yue rolled his eyes in exasperation, then his peach blossom eyes suddenly turned to Su Wan, who was pruning potted plants by the window.

Today, Su Wan was wearing a pale yellow ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with a jade belt around her waist, and she was tiptoeing to cut a branch of red plum blossoms high up.

The winter sun shone on her, making her feel warm and cozy, like a little sun shining brightly.

Qin Yue's mental calculations suddenly stopped. The irritation vanished instantly, replaced by a thick, irresistible urge to shower her with all the good things in the world.

He stood up, straightened his purple-gold brocade robe, and walked over, fanning himself with a folding fan.

"Sister-in-law." His voice softened, with a hint of coquetry, as he loosely wrapped his arms around Su Wan from behind: "That flower is too high, be careful not to hurt your back."

Su Wan's hand trembled, and the scissors almost fell. "Fourth brother! Speak properly! Don't get so close!"

This fourth brother always had a pleasant scent of sandalwood about him, but getting close made him seem dangerous, like a male peacock ready to spread its tail feathers at any moment.

Qin Yue took her hand and helped her cut the red plum blossom. "Sister-in-law, the academy is too crowded."

He toyed with Su Wan's fingers, asking casually, "Where do you think we should expand?"

Su Wan held the red plum blossoms and looked out the window. Outside the window was a continuous range of snow-capped mountains.

Her gaze fell on the east side of the academy, where there was a small, isolated hill. Although covered in snow, a withered peach grove could be vaguely seen halfway up the hill, with gentle terrain and beautiful scenery.

"That place is nice." Su Wan pointed casually: "That mountain isn't high, and it's close to us. If it's spring, the whole mountain will be covered in peach blossoms; it must be very beautiful."

"If we could build a pavilion there, brew wine and admire the flowers, it would be a peaceful place."

She was just saying it casually.

After all, buying a mountain was a huge undertaking in this era, involving government officials, land deeds, and feng shui, making it very troublesome.

However, Qin Yue's eyes lit up instantly.

That's the glimmer of a hunter seeing his prey, a merchant seeing a business opportunity, and a man seeing a chance to please his sweetheart!

"Peach blossoms... brewing wine... tranquility..." Qin Yue pressed his tongue against his cheek, a hint of frantic possessiveness flashing in his peach blossom eyes.

The academy is crowded and noisy now. Those stinky men (students and parents) are staring at my sister-in-law all day long. He's been wanting to hide her away for a long time.

That mountain... is perfect.

"Does sister-in-law like it?" Qin Yue leaned close to her ear, hiding his mischievous smile with his folding fan: "Since sister-in-law has given her permission..."

"Then it's ours."

Su Wan was taken aback: "Huh? I just said it casually..."

"Shh—" Qin Yue held up a finger to her lips: "The Qin family rules."

"If my sister-in-law wants something, even if it's the moon in the sky, we'll find a way to get it down to her."

"Besides... it's just a broken mountain?"

……

That afternoon. Langya County Government Office.

The county magistrate was holding a teacup, gazing worriedly at the heavy snow outside the window. Suddenly, a bailiff stumbled in: "My lord! Something terrible has happened!"

"That Qin Laosi from Wolf Fang Village... he's gone mad!"

"What's wrong? What kind of 'divine fire' has he conjured up this time?" The magistrate's hand trembled, spilling tea all over himself.

"No! He's here to buy land!" The constable swallowed hard, making an exaggerated gesture: "He slammed a stack of silver notes thicker than bricks onto the household registration office table!"

"He said he wanted to buy 'Peach Blossom Mountain' east of Langya Village, along with the three surrounding hills!" "And...no bargaining! Cash! Pay in full at once!"

"What?!" The magistrate stood up abruptly, his eyes darting around.

Buy a mountain? And one of those barren mountains where you can't grow crops? The Qin family isn't stupid, and that fourth Qin brother is as cunning as a devil.

Could it be…? The magistrate imagined a spectacular drama: "Hiss—could there be a gold mine on that mountain? Or has some treasure from a previous dynasty been discovered?!"

"I knew it! The Qin family must have struck gold!"

"Sir... what should we do? Should we just hold off on approving it?"

"Idiot!" The magistrate slapped a bailiff on the forehead: "What are you yelling about? The Qin family is now a favorite of the Grand Tutor! They're a family of 'auspicious omens'!"

"Since they want to buy, then sell! Not only sell, but also send people to 'protect' them!"

"If there really is a gold mine, it's tribute to the imperial court! If it gets robbed by bandits, we'll both lose our heads!"

"Quickly! Get the land deed ready for Master Qin! Send it over on the fastest horse!"

"Furthermore, send a squad of constables to patrol Peach Blossom Mountain! Not a single fly is allowed in!"

……

The next morning, Su Wan woke up groggily. The underfloor heating in the room was working perfectly. She stretched, put on her coat, and walked to the dressing table.

As soon as she sat down, her eyes were drawn to something on the table.

It was an exquisite rosewood box. I opened it and took a look.

Inside lay a brand-new land deed, stamped with the official red seal.

The land deed states: "[Peach Blossom Mountain and surrounding forests, totaling 500 mu]".

And in the head of household column, two words were clearly written: Su Wan.

It wasn't the Qin family, nor Qin Mo, nor Qin Yue. It was Su Wan.

"woke up?"

A languid voice came from behind. Qin Yue leaned against the doorframe, wearing that purple-gold brocade robe.

He was fiddling with a folding fan in his hand, clearly having arrived quite some time ago. Backlit, his almond-shaped eyes were slightly narrowed, like a large fox awaiting praise.

"Fourth brother? This..." Su Wan held the land deed, her hands trembling slightly: "You really bought it?! And you put it in my name?"

"How much does this cost?!"

Qin Yue didn't speak. He walked over, step by step approaching the dressing table. Until Su Wan had nowhere left to retreat, her back pressed against the cold bronze mirror.

He braced his hands on the edge of the dressing table, pulling Su Wan into his arms. The strong scent of sandalwood, mixed with his unique masculine warmth, instantly enveloped Su Wan.

"Money?" Qin Yue chuckled, hooking a strand of Su Wan's hair between his fingers, twirling and playing with it: "Sister-in-law, talking about money is so vulgar."

"In the past few months, my sister-in-law has helped me earn enough money to buy not just a mountain, but the entire county town."

He lowered his head, his nose brushing against Su Wan's cheek, his voice deep and seductive: "This is my sister-in-law's private back garden."

"If those stinky men dare to stare at you again..." "I'll hide my sister-in-law on that mountain."

"Only peach blossoms will be planted there, no crops." "No one is allowed in except me."

Su Wan blushed and her heart pounded. She thought to herself, "This isn't a back garden, it's practically a secret haven for a mistress!" "Then...what about my older brothers?"

Qin Yue paused.

He pursed his lips, looking unwilling but helpless: "Tsk, them..." "They're barely 'doorman' and 'gardener'."

"Pfft—" Su Wan couldn't help but laugh. Making Qin Lie the doorman? Making Qin Mo the gardener? Only this lawless fourth brother would dare to dream of such a thing.

"Sister-in-law smiled." Qin Yue looked at Su Wan's bright and beautiful face in the mirror, his eyes gradually becoming deep.

He suddenly leaned closer, his lips brushing against Su Wan's earlobe: "Since sister-in-law accepted the gift..." "Shouldn't we give fourth brother a little... kickback?"

"What kickback?" Su Wan looked at him warily.

Qin Yue pointed to his cheek, then to his lips, and finally, with an extremely shameless air, to his thigh: "Not much." "Sister-in-law, give me a kiss, or..."

"Come to my room tonight and help me... count the rest of the money?"

"I have so much money in my room that it's making the bed shake... I need my sister-in-law to 'calm it down'."

Damn it! This abacus bead is practically flying into Su Wan's face!

[Beep! Detected a "money-driven, doting husband" attraction!]

[Target: Qin Yue (Fourth Brother). Status: Extravagant spender + Desperate for love!]

[Heartbeat Value: +1800! Obtained [Peach Blossom Mountain Exclusive Modification Blueprint]!]

Su Wan blushed, picked up the land deed, and gently slapped it on Qin Yue's handsome face: "Dream on!" "Tonight I'm going to draw up the plans! I'll design my backyard!"

"As for you..." She pushed him away and walked out like a proud little peacock: "Number Four, go grind the ink for me!"

Qin Yue held the land deed that still carried Su Wan's warmth (it was actually left over from when she slapped his face), and instead of being angry, he smiled broadly.

He licked his lips, watching Su Wan's retreating figure: "Grinding ink?" "Sure." "That means when I'm grinding ink... I can be closest to my sister-in-law."

"A beautiful woman adding fragrance to one's life...tsk, this deal is worthwhile."

……

Outside the academy, the magistrate's squad of constables, fully armed, were patrolling Peach Blossom Mountain. "Watch your step!"

"The master said there are Qin family treasures in these mountains! Anyone who dares to let even a bird in will be skinned alive!"