. We don't know what's going on outside yet, and it's a long way to the county town.”"It's really not suitable to go with too many people."As soon as Fang Jinshu's words fell, Mu shi immediately asked...Chapter 1131: Sister-in-law, Be Gentle

Fang Jinshi had figured out all of Zong Yulian's actions during this time from Hongxiang Building. On her way home, she was both angry and heartbroken.

To put it plainly, this girl is still brooding over the incident last time when she was almost killed by Yuan Xiang's men at the Marquis of Wuding's mansion. She wants to do something to make Yuan Xiang suffer as revenge for her.

Assassinating Yuan Buyu was clearly unrealistic, so she set her sights on his discreet business dealings in Kyoto.

However, this time Yu Lian wasn't entirely causing trouble. The Red Fragrance Building she created actually took away a lot of business from the other side, and it also added some difficulty to Yuan Buyu's success.

At that thought, she smiled down at herself.

Meanwhile, inside the Xiangfu manor.

Yuan Buyu's chief enforcer, responsible for managing these underground operations, was kneeling in the study, a cold sweat dripping down his forehead. Yuan Buyu’s face was dark and gloomy, and with a slap, he threw the ledger at the man's head.

"What's going on"

The commoners hurriedly explained, "Lord Xiang, recently a brothel called Hongxi Lou has appeared in the capital. It poached many of our top courtesans, which is why business has declined."

Yuan Buyu usually kept his emotions hidden, but this time the amount of money lost was simply too large. Especially at this crucial juncture, his underground operations were not generating any profit as they used to, and instead required him to pour more money into them.

"Go and investigate. I want to know who's behind the Red Fragrance Building within three days."

This is definitely not a coincidence. Someone is deliberately messing with him, targeting him on purpose.

For so many years, he has also been targeted. Although Yuan Buyu was angry, he did not lose his composure or rationality.

"Yes, yes, this subordinate will go at once."

The manager didn't bother wiping the cold sweat from his face and immediately left the study. Yuan Buyu called out Tian Yi who was hiding in the shadows.

He sat in a chair with a headache, supporting his forehead with one hand.

"How is the trade caravan brought by the Umon emissaries How much salt crystal can be sold this year"

Although Daxixi's salt trade was under the control of the Ministry of Revenue, it was ultimately a public business. As chancellor, Yuan Buyu couldn't directly profit greatly from it.

He couldn't leave any trace, give anyone a handle on him.

But the salt crystals of Wumeng Country were different. Although this thing was poisonous and would make people sick if eaten directly, it contained salt inside, and it tasted salty when eaten.

Anyway, that amount of toxin wouldn't kill anyone. Buy it at a low price, grind it into fine salt, mix it with the extracted fine salt and sell it. No one would notice.

Tian lowered his head, hesitated for a long time and didn't dare to speak.

Yuan Buyu felt something was amiss and looked up at him.

"Say, what happened"

Facing Yuan Xiang's imposing pressure, Tian Yi could only grit his teeth and truthfully report.

"My lord, the merchants from Wumeng said that this year's salt crystals have already been sold, and they have chartered all their merchant ships for transport."

They were a step late.

Yuan Buyu's heart skipped a beat upon hearing the news, feeling as if all the blood in his body rushed to his head.

"What did you say Who is the new buyer they're talking about"

For years, no one dared to challenge the salt crystal business. The trade fair was held once every four years, and each time, merchants from Wuming Country would sell their poisonous salt crystals to him at a high price. He then passed them off as genuine and sold them on the black market.

Even if someone dared to plot against Yan Jing, Yuan Buyu would have resolved it with thunderous methods.

Of course, he himself would never show up directly. All the dirty work is being handled by someone else.

Those who coveted the salt crystal business were scared off, and for many years no one dared to openly compete with him.

Besides, even if he were to let go of the salt trade business, would they dare to sell it

"This subordinate hasn't been found yet, there should be news soon, please forgive me."

Yuan Buyu could only feel his temples throbbing, and the business deals in his hands were going wrong one after another at this time. Someone must be behind this.

Could it be the Seventh Prince

The mastermind behind Red Fragrance Pavilion also needs to be found out as soon as possible. Whoever it is, find an opportunity to get rid of them.

"It's the old master."

Inside the Wuding Hou Mansion, Zong Yulian hid for a while but still returned. It was better to face it head-on than hide. Perhaps his sister-in-law didn't find anything at Hongxiang Lou today.

She came out of the alleyway with gritted teeth. As she entered, the gatekeeper, as always, greeted her loudly, causing Yulian to jump in fright.

"Hello, Miss!"

"Miss, you're back."

Yu Lian hurriedly hushed and gestured, glancing around like a thief and lowering her voice.

"Shut up all of you! When I come back, don't ask me how I am."

The gate of Hou's mansion was quiet and peaceful. Besides the occasional passing servants, there was no one else to be seen. Not even my sister-in-law was around.

Could she sneak back to her own yard then

Yu Lian straightened her waist and let out a breath of relief. It seemed that Ah Sheng was quite capable, managing to get his sister-in-law settled without being discovered.

She was just feeling relieved when Ah Sheng suddenly appeared on the path behind the back door. Seeing Yu Lian swagger in from the front gate, he was taken aback for a moment before rushing to greet her.

"Miss Yulian."

Yulian, hearing the sound, turned and looked away, smiling to herself.

"A Sheng."

"You're quite capable, kid. I thought I had been exposed."

Ah Sheng was puzzled, but he quickly realized that Miss possibly misunderstood something.

"Miss, I haven't seen the mistress."

Now Yu Lian was stunned.

"What did you say You haven't seen my sister-in-law Well." She turned to look at the empty and quiet surroundings of the door. With her sister-in-law's abilities, knowing that she had opened the Red Fragrance Building, how could she not come back angrily to confront her.

"You haven't seen my sister-in-law, so why are you only just coming back now"

Asheng's eyes flickered, and he stammered in response.

"I, I'm lost."

Yulian is truly like a monk who can't figure out what's going on, and Asheng's timid appearance, sometimes normal and sometimes fearful, how could she possibly think he has her sister-in-law under his control

"Forget it, forget it. Just be safe getting back. While none of us have been found out by my sister-in-law, hurry and leave."

She was just about to lead A Sheng back to her yard when Fang Jinxiu's voice suddenly rang out clearly.

"I'm back."

"Zong Yulian, shouldn't you explain something to me."

The moment she heard Fang Jinshu's voice, Yulian slammed her eyes shut, her heart filled with only two words: over.

She shouldn't be complacent, thinking her sister-in-law couldn't see through her.

Zong Yulian turned around and smiled at Fang Jinshi.

"Sister-in-law, please don't be angry. I know I was wrong."

No matter what, just admit fault first. She's so fond of her niece; she certainly won't punish her too harshly.

But this time was different from before. Fang Jinshi did not soften her attitude because she admitted her mistake in time, her expression remained as serious and cold as ever.

"Zong Yulian, I thought that after all these years you should have improved, and become much more mature."

"So after I brought you to the capital, I gave you the utmost freedom, allowing you to do whatever you pleased."

Fan Jinshi was getting angrier by the moment. She strode forward, grabbed Yulian's ear, and dragged her into the front hall.

"Come here."

"Zong Yulian let out a cry, her heart pounding with fear. This time, her sister-in-law was serious! She was truly furious."

But she didn't feel that she had done anything wrong, or made any major mistakes. Yulian couldn't understand why Fang Jinshu was so angry.

"Sister-in-law, be gentle, be gentle, it hurts."

Fang Jinshi was truly exasperated. This time, she was furious.

But when Zong Yulian cried out in pain, she quietly relaxed her grip and pulled the person into the front hall.tone stools in my house, shouldn't he pay for them"Xiao Yue's injuries, they can't be suffered in vain!Upon hearing this, Zong Taiwu's smile vanished from his face in an instant."Just a pair of stone...