Su Jin slowly explained: "Free ice-accumulating grass can only balance the market, but it absolutely cannot completely monopolize the market. Otherwise, although the Seventh Prince may seem to have won the hearts of the people, he will greatly damage the interests of the medicine merchants, which will inevitably provoke a counterattack from them. At that time, these medicine merchants will find out exactly where the prince's ice-accumulating grass comes from."

It must be said that Su Jinxia is meticulous and can see through the hidden thoughts of all parties clearly.

Yang Jiaoruo was a little confused; there were so many twists and turns that she couldn't understand at all.

Su Jinxia thoughtfully summarized it and went through it for Yang Jiaoruo.

"The saying goes that things will turn around when they reach their extreme. In fact, all the Seventh Prince needs to do is openly and honestly buy the amount he needs from me. We can do business, and it has nothing to do with whether he is a prince or not. After that, once the news that the Seventh Prince is going to hold a free clinic gets out, and I have sold all the Ice Accumulation Grass in my hands, the medicine merchants will understand that there is no profit to be made from this epidemic. They will start treating patients as soon as possible and sell the Ice Accumulation Grass. The price of Ice Accumulation Grass will naturally stabilize. This is the balance, this is a win-win situation, and the Seventh Prince can still win the hearts of the people."

Yang Jiaoruo couldn't refute Su Jinxia's words, but she still refused to admit defeat.

"How could His Highness not understand what you're saying? He naturally knows how to protect the interests of medicine merchants. There's no need to treat everyone else like fools."

Su Jin chuckled to herself, "How strange!"

"The Ice Accumulation Grass is my property. Why do you think that the Seventh Prince can take it at will, while I have no right to dispose of it, and you don't care whether what I did was right or wrong!"

Blind and foolish!

Yang Jiaoruo was finally speechless. She said those things only because she trusted the Seventh Prince too much and not Su Jinxia.

As Su Jinxia watched Yang Jiaoruo's arrogance gradually fade, her brow finally relaxed, and she felt pleased.

She tilted her head to look at the silent Shen Qianxue, "My rules apply equally to everyone. The more you buy, the more expensive it is. If the Seventh Prince wants it, please have him bring the silver notes and buy it in person."

Everyone fell silent.

Su Jinxia seemed to have planned everything out in advance, strategizing and having everything under control.

Shen Qianxue's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

Su Jinxia once again impressed him.

Shen Qianxue believed that she had never looked down on Su Jinxia from the beginning, but Su Jinxia made Shen Qianxue feel that she had underestimated her time and time again.

"Let's call it a day."

Shen Qianxue spoke softly, then pulled Su Jin away from the medicine shop.

The two returned to Shen Qianxue's courtyard.

As she passed the maids in the courtyard, Su Jinxia playfully said, "Sister, I'm hungry."

The maid smiled and agreed, and soon brought over the snacks that Su Jinxia liked.

Su Jin was being scrutinized by Shen Qianxue while she ate.

"What were you thinking when you acquired Ice Accumulation Grass?" Shen Qianxue asked, puzzled.

Su Jin replied, her words slightly slurred, "To make money."

Ice-covered grass is cheap in winter and expensive in summer, so there's a price difference to be made.

Shen Qianxue, however, was skeptical. "If it weren't for this epidemic, we wouldn't need so much Ice Accumulation Grass. Where would we find a market for it?"

Su Jin wrinkled her nose. "I didn't think too much about it at the time. Besides, there have been severe droughts in the summers and extremely cold winters in recent years. Herb farmers can only make a little money from ice-covered grass. They are so pitiful. I bought them all because I felt sorry for them."

Shen Qianxue found this explanation hard to believe, but she couldn't think of any other possibility. Surely Su Jinxia didn't know about the plague all along?

Shen Qianxue shook her head; this was too bizarre.

"However, I underestimated you. You are able to analyze the relationship between the various forces so clearly."

Su Jin raised her chin smugly, "That's because I'm smart."

Shen Qianxue reached out and flicked her nose, scolding, "Show-off!"

Su Jin grinned broadly and quickly changed the subject.

"While you were gone, I've really improved my swordsmanship. Shall I show you?"

Shen Qianxue nodded expectantly.

Su Jin immediately grabbed her sword, leaped into the courtyard, and began to practice with great enthusiasm.

Her eyes were serious, and she could instantly immerse herself in swordsmanship. Her sword moves were skillful and effortless, and the sword intent was faintly revealed. The tip of the sword trembled slightly, and the sound of it cutting through the air was clear and melodious, like the faint cry of a phoenix.

A thought suddenly popped into Shen Qianxue's mind.

Who exactly is she?

But no matter who she is, she will be mine from now on!

Moved, Shen Qianxue suddenly stood up and flew to Su Jinxia's side, took her hand, and danced with her sword.

Su Jin was startled for a moment, but quickly caught up with Shen Qianxue's pace.

Shen Qianxue's sword intent was overwhelming, and Su Jin felt as if she were instantly surrounded by waves, her heart surging, and she vaguely sensed an extraordinary realm.

The two women, their clothes intertwined, their figures overlapping, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

The passing maids were all stunned.

When the final move was unleashed, the clear and melodious cry of the phoenix pierced the eardrums, sending shivers down one's spine.

Su Jin was unable to recover for a long time.

——

At noon, the Seventh Prince actually came to buy ice grass in person.

Su Jin was specially invited to the reception hall.

The moment Su Jin saw the Seventh Prince, she suddenly felt a chill run through her body, every inch of her skin throbbed with pain, and her hands, clenched behind her back, turned white.

She thought she was mentally prepared, but seeing the Seventh Prince's face again still filled her with fear.

Su Jin quickly lowered her gaze, concealing her intense hatred and fear.

The Seventh Prince, Zhou Ji, has a square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes, exuding a sense of righteousness. He also has a warm smile on his lips, making him seem very approachable.

His clothes were also extremely simple, as if he were from a poor family.

Everyone who met Zhou Ji praised his frugality and humility.

The more ferocious a ghost is, the more it prefers the skin of a kind human, because it can greatly conceal the evil within.

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