She remarried a cold-faced, powerful man, and the scumbag regretted it and cried his heart out.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingshu feigned surprise and looked at her.

Seeing that her face was full of "stupidity", Gu Shiyi said with exasperation, "At the palace banquet that day, I was originally going to push you."

"What?" Shen Jingshu covered her mouth, her face full of disbelief.

Gu Shiyi rolled her eyes at her, pulled her hand away, and said, "Your cousin is quite the sharp-tongued one. First, she lied to me, saying that you deliberately ruined her reputation, and then she said that as long as you embarrass yourself at the palace banquet, she can break off your engagement with your cousin. She even urged me to push you into this."

Shen Jingshu frowned, lowered her eyes, and looked heartbroken. "I've always treated her like a sister, why would she do this?"

How would I know how you offended her?

She was already furious because Shen Jingshu had swindled her out of a hundred taels of silver, and now the thought that she had been tricked by that bitch Xie Wanqing made her even angrier.

Shen Jingshu's acting came on suddenly, and her eyes reddened in just a few breaths. "Could it be that she also has feelings for your cousin, and that's why she wants to harm me?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Shiyi's face darkened, and she angrily retorted, "Her? The Xie family is nothing but a nobody now. How dare she covet my cousin? If it weren't for your mother's kind heart, she probably wouldn't be alive today!"

"Why are you telling me all this, Sister Gu?" Shen Jingshu dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief. "Aren't you afraid I'll tell others that you wanted to push me into the water and frame me?"

"You?" Gu Shiyi looked her up and down and sneered, "All you're good at is swindling money from me."

Shen Jingshu paused, immediately wiped away her tears, and said solemnly, "Sanchun Xiaoming sets prices and never does anything that cheats people!"

Gu Shiyi was taken aback by her sudden change of heart. She pouted and said, "Considering you gave me this box of 'Red Beauty' today, I won't hold the money against you."

"In that case, I should thank you, kind and beautiful Sister Gu." Shen Jingshu said, giving her a curtsy.

Gu Shiyi got goosebumps all over when she heard this awkward way of addressing her. "Don't call me that anymore, it sounds disgusting."

"Fine, if you don't want to call me, then don't."

Shen Jingshu readily agreed, since she had already achieved her goal.

The two walked for a while, and then Shen Jingshu suddenly said, "Look at my memory, there's a big order in the shop, I have to hurry back and check it out."

"What big deal? Could it be worth more than your 'Crimson Beauty'?"

Shen Jingshu said mysteriously, "Didn't I just say that there are only two boxes of this 'Red Beauty's Intoxication' in the entire capital?"

"Yes, I did say that. What happened?"

"It's the same buyer. Sister, who do you think bought the other box?"

Gu Shiyi was intrigued by her appearance and quickly asked, "Which family's daughter are you from? Stop keeping me in suspense!"

Shen Jingshu smiled and whispered in Gu Shiyi's ear, "It's not a young lady, it's a young master. He's your elder brother, Prince Gu."

"Huh?" Gu Shiyi frowned. "Why would he buy rouge?"

Shen Jingshu feigned hesitation, "This... I don't know. Perhaps, it's for my sweetheart."

sweetheart?

My elder brother has always been very proud of himself, and besides, he can't possibly decide his own marriage. When will he find someone he loves?

Could it be that he's keeping a mistress?!

Gu Shiyi suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"No, I have to go ask him."

"Sister, are you going to ask the young master? Will he be angry?"

"He wouldn't dare!" Gu Shiyi puffed out her chest. "I'm his sister, what can he do to me?"

"Well... alright." Shen Jingshu pretended to be hesitant. After thinking for a moment, she added, "By the way, I heard from the Commandant that the young master also received a pot of 'black jade,' which is a rare and precious item. I wonder if it has been sent back to the manor yet."

Gu Shiyi had already written a whole novel in her mind about a noble young man and a commoner girl. When she heard the word "rare treasure," she became interested and asked, "Black jade? What kind of flower is that? I've never heard of it before."

"It's an extremely rare black peony, with petals as black as ink, yet shimmering with a jade-like luster. It's said to only grow in specific environments, making it extremely precious," Shen Jingshu described vividly.

"Is it really that amazing?" Gu Shiyi asked skeptically. "You're not kidding me, are you?"

Shen Jingshu looked completely innocent. "I heard it from your cousin. If you don't believe me, Sister Gu, you can ask the young master."

Gu Shiyi hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of her curiosity. "Then...then I'll go take a look. But let me make this clear first, if the flowers aren't as beautiful as you say, I'll hold you accountable."

"Okay, it's a deal." Shen Jingshu replied with a smile, secretly relieved.

The black jade was something she made up on the spot, and Gu Changfeng had never actually bought the rouge; it was just a ploy to lure her to Gu Changfeng's courtyard.

Gu Shiyi still held a certain amount of respect for her elder brother, Gu Changfeng, and rarely went to his courtyard on ordinary days. However, if it involved the possibility that her brother was keeping a mistress, and also a rare flower, then things would be different.

Gu Shiyi will definitely be unable to resist her curiosity and go to find out.

The more Gu Changfeng denied it, the more curious Gu Shiyi became.

As long as she goes to Gu Changfeng's courtyard, she might be able to find some clues. Shen Jingshu also knows that Gu Shiyi alone might not be able to find anything.

But all she wanted was an opportunity. As long as Gu Shiyi started paying attention to Gu Changfeng, she would have a way to guide her step by step to find what she wanted.

Shen Jingshu chuckled inwardly, but remained outwardly composed, and continued, "Sister, I really have to go back now. I'll come see you another day."

"Mmm," Gu Shiyi replied absentmindedly.

Shen Jingshu turned to leave, but heard footsteps behind her.

"Big sister, Sister Shen, what are you talking about?" Gu Shile's voice came, with a hint of coldness.

Shen Jingshu turned around and saw Gu Shile and Gu Changyi walking over one after the other.

Gu Changyi was somewhat surprised to see Shen Jingshu, but he quickly concealed it.

Shen Jingshu gave him a wink, signaling him not to make a fuss.

Gu Changyi nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.

"She came to deliver rouge to me," Gu Shiyi replied casually. At this moment, she was preoccupied with Gu Changfeng buying rouge and just wanted to know as soon as possible which mistress her brother was keeping.

Gu Shile's gaze swept over Shen Jingshu, lost in thought.

The four of them strolled along slowly. Taking advantage of the fact that Gu Shiyi and Gu Shile weren't paying attention, Gu Changyi secretly walked up to Shen Jingshu and asked her in a low voice, "Sister-in-law, what brings you here?"

"I'm here to help you," Shen Jingshu said succinctly.

"Help me?" Gu Changyi was taken aback, then realized, "Oh, you mean Chu Xiangling's matter?"

Shen Jingshu nodded slightly.

Gu Changyi quietly gave her a thumbs up, "A heroine among women."

"Stop being so glib," Shen Jingshu said. "I came here this time to use Gu Shiyi to keep an eye on Gu Changfeng's movements, especially the situation in his courtyard."

"Use her?" Gu Changyi frowned. "With her brain, is that even possible?"

Shen Jingshu blinked, seemingly unconcerned. "Whether it works or not, we'll have to try to find out. Although she's a bit slow, there's an advantage to being slow. Sometimes, the slower or more foolish a person is, the easier it is for people to lower their guard."