Meanwhile, Xiao Yun followed Liu Erlong into his study.
After the door closed, Liu Erlong sat down across from the writing desk and took a ledger from her sleeve, placing it on the table.
"I've recorded the accounts and transaction records from the past two months in here."
Xiao Yun did not rush to open it. He looked at Liu Erlong affectionately. "You've lost weight."
Liu Erlong paused slightly. "There's been a lot to handle." She took the initiative to open the ledger to its first page. "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's pill supply has been running smoothly. Deliveries are made on time at the start of every month, and payment arrives on schedule as well. Trade volume with Heaven Dou Royal Academy has increased somewhat. They recently expanded their enrollment and need more Soul Replenishing Pills. Things remain steady with the Crown Prince's Mansion, and they settle their payments on time every month. As for Tang Yuehua and Xue Qianren, they occasionally take some pills from me as well, though not in large quantities."
Xiao Yun flipped through a few pages before closing the ledger. "You've worked hard."
He rose, walked around the writing desk, and stopped before Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong looked up at him. Before she could speak, he had already gently pulled her into his embrace.
Liu Erlong's body stiffened for an instant before relaxing. She rested her forehead against his shoulder and closed her eyes. After a long while, she softly let out a breath.
Xiao Yun was indeed fortunate to have Liu Erlong managing the manor for him. Without her, he would have had to spend a great deal of time dealing with its affairs himself. With that thought, he pressed Liu Erlong back into her chair and began massaging her shoulders with