Because of the reputation of being sisters in the same household, sharing both glory and ruin, she had no choice but to lend money to Shen Ying. Shen Ying wanted to take advantage and default on the debt, which Shen Wan could no longer tolerate. She even tried to cheat her with counterfeit banknotes. It's no wonder Shen Wan couldn't stand it.

Having been given a second chance at life, she would never suffer a loss no matter what she ate, and she would certainly not suffer losses at the hands of these treacherous people.

It's just that it's unclear how long the people from Prince Jin's residence have been gone, or whether Chen Yu will be able to catch up.

It would be best to get the jewelry back directly; if not, she'll think of another way.

In short, Shen Ying should not try to gain any advantage over her again.

Xie Jingyan looked at Shen Wan with approval, waved his hand, and Steward Zhou withdrew.

When Steward Zhou left, he sighed. He never expected that the Princess Consort and Princess Consort Jin, who were cousins, would be so outwardly friendly but inwardly at odds. He feared that things would not be peaceful inside the Pingyang Marquis's residence.

Shen Wan pushed Xie Jingyan back to Moyuxuan. They didn't walk fast. After returning to the house, they drank half a cup of tea, and then Chen Yu returned.

There was a knock at the window, and Yinshuang couldn't wait to go over. Chen Yu handed her a small bundle, which Yinshuang took and placed on the table in front of Chen Wan.

As soon as the small bundle was opened, Yinshuang saw that the jewelry that the young shop assistant of Cuiyu Pavilion had carefully put into the brocade box was scattered messily in the bundle. It was so casually placed that it made Yinshuang feel heartache.

Shen Wan casually picked up a jade hairpin and admired it.

The jewelry at the Jade Pavilion was impeccable, with exquisite craftsmanship and beautiful designs. Not only did Shen Ying like it, but she liked it too.

Shen Wan put down the jade hairpin and instructed Yin Shuang, "Keep it safe."

Yinshuang looked at the silver notes on the table. There were a total of 6,800 taels. The reason for this arrangement was that Cuiyu Pavilion had rounded down the last 32 taels.

Of the 5,000 taels of silver notes, 1,800 taels were fake, but the real ones were genuine.

Thinking that Shen Ying had spent 1,800 taels of silver but hadn't gotten a single piece of jewelry, Yin Shuang's lips curled into a bright smile.

But the thought of not being able to wear these pieces of jewelry made Yinshuang feel like she was losing out. "These pieces of jewelry can only be stored away in the bottom of the trunk..."

She has plenty of treasures, these aren't a problem, and besides—

"It won't last long."

If you really need it, take it to a pawnshop; five thousand taels will be no problem at all.

Meanwhile, Shen Ying sat calmly drinking tea in the room, showing no concern whatsoever about the plan going wrong.

She couldn't even tell if the banknotes were real or fake, so it was even less likely that Shen Wan would notice.

As she put down her teacup, Green Willow walked in with a smile, carrying a bundle unique to Jade Pavilion. Shen Ying's smile deepened.

But that smile froze completely when the bundle was opened and the stones inside the brocade box were revealed.

Green Willow was also dumbfounded and couldn't believe it. "I was afraid that the eldest young lady would tamper with the jewelry, so I opened and checked each one. How could it be a stone?!"

Shen Ying opened all the brocade boxes, and without exception, they were all filled with stones.

Shen Ying looked at Lü Liu with such hatred that she wanted to devour her alive.

Green Willow turned pale with fright. As she thought of something, her voice trembled, "When the carriage was almost back to the Prince's mansion, something went wrong. I hit the back of the carriage on my head and was knocked unconscious. Someone must have stolen my jewelry then!"

Shen Ying clenched her fists. "Who has the audacity to steal things from the Prince of Jin's residence near the Prince of Jin's residence?!"

"Shen Wan!"

It must be her!

The words were almost squeezed out from between Shen Ying's teeth.

Green Willow's carriage was very ordinary, with the insignia of the Prince of Jin's mansion on it. Most people would not think of robbing it, let alone dare to rob it, and would not know that there was so much valuable jewelry in the carriage. It would be easy to steal it!

Green Willow said, "Let's go to the Ling Prince's mansion and get it back."

Shen Ying's teeth were so loose from biting so hard.

Did you think she wouldn't think of asking for it back? But what does she have to offer?!

When Green Willow took the jewelry out of the Ling Prince's mansion, she checked it carefully. Since the items had left the mansion, and they had no evidence, how could Shen Wan possibly admit it?

She thought she could buy those jewelry for 1,800 taels of silver and make Shen Wan suffer in silence, but in the end, she was the one who suffered the loss!

Shen Ying was so angry that her eyes went black. Ever since Shen Wan abandoned Prince Jin and chose Prince Ling, nothing they did went smoothly. It was truly strange.

How dare they make her suffer such a huge loss!

I really underestimated Chen Wan before!

...

Before they knew it, the ten-day deadline agreed upon with Yun Qi had arrived.

Waking up in the arms of a certain gentleman in the morning, Shen Wan eagerly awaited her cousin to bring over the snow snake gall so that Doctor Tao could detoxify Xie Jingyan.

She waited from morning till night, her cousin still hadn't come.

Thinking that he might have been delayed on the way, Shen Wan continued to wait the next day, but her cousin still did not come.

On the third day, Shen Wan couldn't sit still any longer. She was worried that something might have happened to her cousin. The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she became. So she asked someone to prepare a carriage so she could go to the Yun family to check on them.

As Shen Wan stepped out the door, Xie Jingyan came out of the study. Upon seeing him, Shen Wan said, "I'm going to the Yun family."

After saying that, without waiting for Xie Jingyan to speak, Shen Wan went down the steps and walked hurriedly towards the courtyard gate.

Seeing his hurried manner, Xie Jingyan frowned even more.

What are you doing there? Why are you in such a hurry?

When Haitang came out, she saw Xie Jingyan watching Shen Wan's departing figure and hurriedly said, "Young Master has not yet sent the medicine needed for the Prince's leg treatment. The Princess is worried and will go to the Yun family to inquire."

Xie Jingyan had seen Shen Wan's anxiety these past two days. He had never imagined that Shen Wan would be so worried about his leg. Although he didn't have high hopes that Doctor Tao could cure his leg ailment, he was deeply moved.

However, he is too impatient. It would take Young Master Yun about eight or nine days to go to Mianzhou to get the medicinal herbs and return by fast horse. It is normal that he would be delayed for a few days and not be able to return in time.

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