Chapter 1715: Chapter 1712: Disguise
“But in my heart, you’re the most formidable. Those old n definitely can’t beat you.”
“You have such a sweet mouth.”
“I’m speaking the truth.”
Chu Heng smiled helplessly, but he didn’t interrupt her enthusiastic deanor. However, when it ca to these families, he usually didn’t act directly. Yet, making the other party pay a price was an easy task for him.
“By the way, why haven’t I seen Lu Sangqi recently?” Ye Muyu ntioned Lu Sangqi and frowned slightly. “Alas, he’s been too busy lately. I invited him to the residence for a consultation, but he doesn’t have much ti.”
Chu Heng stroked the back of her hand. “He’s been going to the Princess’ Mansion very frequently lately, probably to treat the Young Prince.”
“Did you find anything unusual?” Ye Muyu asked curiously.
“No,” Chu Heng shook his head. “It has long been spread that the Princess’ Mansion sought the Sacred Girl of Southern Border for help with the Young Prince’s treatnt. The Young Prince’s illness is difficult to cure. It’s no surprise that Lu Sangqi is busy.”
Hearing this, Ye Muyu didn’t think much further. After all, it was Lu Sangqi’s private matter, and she wasn’t in a position to inquire too deeply. The sa reason inspired Chu Heng not to investigate thoroughly, as long as he was sure nothing was amiss.
As for the progress Lu Sangqi was making in treating the Young Prince, that was his own business, and as a friend, it wasn’t appropriate to ask casually.
After a good night’s sleep, Ye Muyu awoke the next day and began reorganizing the servants at the residence.
This caused quite a bit of unease among everyone.
After a full day of organizing, she seed to be in a poor mood when she went out, even finding ti to make a trip to the temple to offer incense.
Returning from the temple, Ye Muyu began arranging for overti work in the woodworking workshop. She also often locked herself in the woodworking room, not coming out.
Gao Family.
Being a royal rchant, the Gao Family’s mansion was decorated with extre splendor, exuding wealth and luxury everywhere.
“Master, the news has returned. The Chu family discovered the destroyed wood carvings, and that lady is rushing to finish the birthday gift in the limited ti.” An old housekeeper handed a letter to Elder Master Gao, who was sitting at the head of the table.
Gao Ren finished reading the letter in his hand, squinted his eyes, and stroked the fine thumb ring with his finger. “Can she possibly manage it?”
“Probably not. There’s less than half a month left until the Dowager Empress’s birthday. Even if she rushes, there’s not enough ti,” the old housekeeper smiled.
Upon hearing this, Gao Ren beca a little gloating, “Well done.”
“So, Master, what else needs to be done next?” the old housekeeper asked.
Gao Ren, with his round belly, looked sharp-eyed. “For now, there’s nothing more to do. Just ensure those carpenters aren’t given the chance to cooperate with the Chu family.”
“Oh, and take the ship carvings we’ve collected to Bai Bao Ge. Inform the Chu family of this. If they want to buy them, don’t agree imdiately. Keep them hanging.”
“Yes.” The old housekeeper bowed and retreated.
Gao Ren rubbed his thumb ring, squinted his eyes, and murmured to himself, “Competing with —the silver swallowed by the loom will eventually all be spat out.”
“With this leverage in my hands, let’s see how you deal with it.”
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Chu family.
Ye Muyu was sitting in the woodworking room. After hearing a knock on the door, she said, “Co in.” Su i walked in carrying tea, seeing her comfortably lying on the soft couch, reading a book. She couldn’t help but smile.
“Lady, new tea.”
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