kingnovel Chapter 134 Start with her
Chapter 134 Start with her
"If you want this beauty serum, take some silver to Huichuntang to buy it."
"It's no use wasting your time on me."
"What if I insist?"
Seeing that Chu Beiyu was still planning to use tough measures, Ye Qingluo was not afraid at all, "Then you can give it a try, my lord. Huichuntang has a plaque bestowed by the emperor. If something happens, not only the Dali Temple but also the palace will hear about it."
"My Lord, I am small, but if I make you lose your position, it will be more trouble than gain, right?"
"But since the Marquis mentioned it to me, I'll give you a reminder."
"The amount of beauty serum is running low. If you need it, you have to prepare it in advance."
Before Chu Beiyu could react, Ye Qingluo quickened his pace and left.
Shortly after she left, a guard appeared in front of Chu Feiyu.
"How about it?"
"In reply to your question, Your Majesty, I have searched secretly and found that there is no beauty serum in your madam's courtyard. Instead, there are many bottles and jars. I wonder if they are what you want, Your Majesty."
The guards took out a lot of jars. Chu Beiyu frowned and said, "What a mess. Throw them all away for me."
"My Lord, how about I sneak into Huichun Hall and steal the beauty serum?"
"No! This is too risky." Although Chu Beiyu was tempted by the suggestion, he also understood that what Ye Qingluo said was true. With that plaque, it would be the amulet of Huichuntang.
In particular, the Dali Temple would send people to hang around Huichun Hall every now and then, and the slightest noise would make the whole capital know about it.
After what happened a few days ago, he really couldn't afford to lose face.
"Keep staring."
As soon as Ye Qingluo returned to the yard, he saw Cuizhu rushing forward.
"Madam, something bad has happened. It seems our courtyard has been robbed!"
"thief?"
Ye Qingluo hesitated and walked into the house, but found that everything else was still there except for dozens of medicine jars she had placed there.
"Madam, let's quickly tell the Marquis about this and find out who sneaked into the courtyard."
Cuizhu said anxiously.
"They are just some failed experiments." Ye Qingluo said slowly.
Cuizhu felt relieved after hearing this. Seeing her wife's calm appearance, she asked tentatively, "Madam, do you know who sneaked into this courtyard?"
"Chu Beiyu just mentioned the beauty serum to me."
Su Wan fell down, and there were many things happening in the mansion. The loss of silver alone was enough to make her anxious and worried. I'm afraid no one would dare to cause trouble here in the short term.
So only Chu Beiyu is left.
Cuizhu's eyes widened in shock, and she asked in disbelief, "Madam, are you saying that the Marquis did this?"
Ye Qingluo nodded, agreeing with Cuizhu's words, "Although what I put here is just a failed product, the thief will be affected as long as he opens it."
"You just need to pay attention and see if anyone in the mansion has problems with their legs and feet."
"I'll remember that." Cuizhu nodded repeatedly, thinking that her wife was indeed foresighted. But how could a dignified marquis allow someone to steal? It was really puzzling.
In the next few days, with the lottery method, Huichun Hall returned to its previous order.
However, the mansion received many invitations and visits from ladies of noble families.
Su Wan was extremely happy when she learned that these noble ladies were coming. During this period of time, she had also thought about how to establish good relationships with these noble ladies, but she had no way to do so.
Now that these people can come forward on their own initiative, it is of course the best thing.
However, when these noble ladies saw that the person coming was Su Wan, they looked very strange. When they learned that Ye Qingluo was not in the mansion, they all found excuses to leave.
In just a cup of tea, the women who were originally talking and laughing had disappeared.
Qiao Er saw this scene when she served the cakes. Seeing that Su Wan looked unhappy, she asked cautiously, "Second Madam, are the food in the kitchen still ready?"
"Everyone retreat!" Su Wan was so angry that she dropped the teacup to the ground. She finally realized that these ladies from wealthy families were not here to see her.
The person they are looking for is that bitch Ye Qingluo!
"Second Madam, they may be here for the beauty serum."
"Beauty serum?" Su Wan hesitated, "What is that?"
When Qiao'er mentioned the beauty serum, her eyes were bright and she explained its effects, which made Su Wan suspicious.
"Is this thing really so magical?"
"No one who has used it can find fault with it."
"It's a pity that this beauty serum only sells a few bottles a day, and the price is not low. Even if you have silver, you may not be able to buy it now."
"I think these people must be at a loss, so I want to ask Madam for a solution."
Su Wan snorted coldly, "This Ye Qingluo is really cunning. Having the restaurant and Huichuntang is not enough, so he wants to make money in this way."
"But from your description, since the beauty serum is a good thing, wouldn't it be unfilial if I didn't give it to that old woman?"
Especially with so much silver, if she could get some of it, she wouldn't have to worry about the shortfall anymore.
This bitch dared to set her up with the housekeeper's matter, and she would never let her have an easy life!
As soon as Ye Qingluo returned to the mansion, she was called to the back garden by Old Madam Chu. She saw Su Wan beside her and knew without thinking that it was not a good thing.
"Qingluo, I heard from Wan'er that Huichuntang has some beauty serum, and it was sold for three hundred taels of silver. You also know what the situation is in the mansion now. As the mistress, shouldn't you set an example?"
Ye Qingluo understood what Old Madam Chu meant, "Mother, you also want this beauty serum, don't you?"
Madam Chu was stunned for a moment, and then said, "I am already old, and I don't know anything about this kind of thing, such as beauty serum. But shouldn't you use part of your earnings to supplement the family expenses?"
"We can't let Wan'er take over the job of housekeeper while you, the mistress, do nothing."
"Is this what my sister meant?" Ye Qingluo looked at Su Wan again.
Su Wan was stunned, obviously not expecting Ye Qingluo to suddenly mention her.
Madam Chu then replied, "Qingluo, you don't need to look at Wan'er. This matter has nothing to do with her."
"It is my own opinion. You leave early and come back late every day. If it is just because of those two properties, I will not bother with you. But since you are in the Marquis' Mansion, you should share the burden for the Marquis' Mansion."
Ye Qingluo chuckled. She seemed to have figured out Madam Chu's logic.
If she doesn't take out the money today, she would be unfilial.
If the case is more serious, she can be dealt with.
Old Madam Chu felt guilty about Zhong Huai's matter and stopped caring about outside affairs, even those in the mansion. The only thing she would suddenly mention was what Su Wan said in front of her.
What she lacks the least now is money.
"In that case, how about I give the current five thousand taels to you, mother?"