This morning I heard that Jin was still complaining that she had waited for a long time but still couldn't buy clothes made of this kind of fabric. How could a concubine dare to wear such expensive clothes?

"Miss, this gift is so precious. I really don't know how to accept it."

"Are you afraid of offending the Jin family?"

Shen Muxue glanced at Aunt Zhou and said, "A contest between women is no less than a real battle on the battlefield. If you are not ready to take her place, I still suggest not acting rashly, lest you end up seeking your own death."

Seeing this, Shen Muxue's expression became serious and she wanted An Lan to take back her dress.

Seeing this, Aunt Zhou quickly held down her clothes, her face filled with shame as she said, "Don't worry, young lady. I will never ignore your kindness. For Miao'er's future, I am willing to pay any price."

After observing Aunt Zhou's firm attitude at this time, Shen Muxue used one hundred points to exchange a pair of sachets containing the Hehuan poison from the system and gave them to Aunt Zhou.

"This pair of amulets was obtained from a certain eminent monk. I will wear one myself, and I need to find a way to get the other one on Master Su. I believe it will help your plan go more smoothly."

After Aunt Zhou said goodbye.

The next morning, Jin saw with her own eyes that Aunt Zhou, who was dressed neatly and wearing the latest fashions, walked out of the main house gracefully.

Jin's eyes almost popped out of her head.

Aunt Liu was also shocked. "What on earth does this woman, who is past her prime, want to do? To seduce the master?"

However, Jin's eyes never left Zhou's clothes for a moment.

After a long moment, she finally opened her mouth and asked, "Do you think what that woman is wearing is made of the most sought-after brocade satin? I've never been able to buy any, and how could she, a concubine, have any? Mammy, please help me investigate how these clothes were acquired."

Madam Liu looked puzzled. "Shouldn't Madam be more concerned about your husband being seduced?"

Jin noticed the confusion in the old servant's heart and said nonchalantly, "With his ability, I guess only Concubine Zhou would find him valuable.

Although Lord Shen himself is not powerful enough, he is quite good at using various strategies to consolidate his power.

Someone as vulnerable as Aunt Zhou would naturally serve obediently.

Since she is willing to serve, let her do as she pleases.

As just a concubine, how can you climb over my head?"

Hearing this, Madam Liu felt relieved. After all, she had been in charge of the household for more than ten years. Who would take a mere low-ranking concubine seriously?

Half an hour passed.

Nanny Liu brought the remaining nine pieces of brocade and came to Jin to report, "Madam, Aunt Zhou said these clothes were sent by the eldest daughter. It is said that the second young master of the Han family had already ordered a batch of brocade before the fire at the Jiangnan factory. All the pieces circulating on the market now probably came from him. Presumably, these were sent by him to the eldest daughter."

After hearing this, Jin slammed the table and said angrily, "How abhorrent! As the principal wife of the family, you gave the material to the concubine instead of the mistress. You don't care about me at all!"

Nanny Liu didn't dare say anything.

After a while, Jin suddenly thought of something and said, "If I can buy those cloth shops, won't I be able to wear whatever I want in the future?"

Buy a cloth shop?

Aunt Liu said in surprise, "But Madam, your private savings are almost gone, how can you buy a cloth shop? Brocade is hot right now, so I'm afraid you won't be able to get it at a normal price. Besides, the Han family is a well-known family in the local area..."

Jin suddenly had an idea and smiled and said, "What if the Princess of Chu comes to ask for it?"

Aunt Liu replied, "The Han family is not a pushover. Forcing them might not work."

"Then I will proceed with courtesy first, and then be tough if necessary."

A few days later, in Qiushui Courtyard, Qingyi came to tell Shen Muxue, "Miss, your prediction was truly accurate. Jin has borrowed 300,000 yuan from a loan shark and is colluding with Princess Chu to try to monopolize the entire Kyoto brocade market."

"Three hundred thousand is too little."

Now that she has decided to take action, she must completely drain the Duke's Mansion.

Qingyi added, "Because of the involvement of the Princess of Chu, many royal relatives have been dragged into this. I guess it would be difficult for Master Han to cooperate even if he doesn't want to."

"Then we'll find a reason for them to refuse."

Shen Muxue sat in front of the dressing table, took off the lotus jade hairpin, and instructed Qingyi, "Prepare a set of men's clothes for me. And you, Anlan, help me with a male hairstyle."

"As ordered."

The two personal maids took action separately.

When Shen Muxue appeared again, he had transformed into a handsome young man.

To make it more realistic, she also darkened her skin tone and glued on a beard.

His face is as clear as the top of a mountain.

It has an extraordinary bearing, like a tall and beautiful tree.

Seeing this, even the usually calm An Lan was stunned and praised with admiration: "Miss, you are so attractive dressed like this. If you go out, you will definitely capture the hearts of many girls."

"You are good at saying nice things."

Shen Muxue smiled and touched her face, then went out with Qingyi.

As they walked along the road, Qingyi asked, "Where are we going now?"

"Don't call me Miss anymore. From now on, please call me Master Shen."

"Okay, son."

Hearing this response, Shen Muxue nodded in satisfaction and pointed in the distance, ordering: "Go to the black market to conduct a special transaction."

When Shen Muxue and the others were leaving, a figure like bright moonlight suddenly appeared behind them.

"What do you think this girl's plan is?"

The man following him like a shadow replied indifferently, "I don't know the specific situation."

"I'm becoming more and more interested in her. Let's do this. You contact Princess Rongxi first, and I'll quietly follow her and see what happens. Who knows what interesting things might happen."

Shadow stopped Bai Yu and said, "Princess Rongxi is not guarded there. Master Shen, you need to lure her into the house first."

As he watched Shen Muxue walk further and further away, his figure gradually faded away. For the first time, he felt annoyed with Princess Rongxi.

He glanced at Shadow and asked, "How many more times do we have to wait?"

"Three times. Wait until the princess's Yin Qi is exhausted before you can take her blood."

Suppressing the irritation in his heart, Bai Yu turned and walked towards the direction of the Duke's Mansion: "Then why are you still standing there? Let's solve this quickly."

"Yes."

black market.

Shen Muxue found a manager who was responsible for bargaining and said, "Ask your shopkeeper to come out and see me. I want to discuss a big deal with her."

The steward carefully looked at Shen Muxue and her servant, assessing their financial resources.

Shen Muxue doesn't like unnecessary nonsense.

So he told Qingyi to put an ink-colored card on the table.

This card is only used in the black market. It is an identity proof and payment tool issued by black market owners specifically to solve the inconvenience of carrying large amounts of gold and silver.

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