Chapter 394 Unsellable Material

Jixiang shook her head: "It doesn't matter if you have a weakness. You are so powerful, and the Gu family is so prosperous and wealthy. How could you not protect the Crown Princess?"

Gu Qianhan smiled bitterly. Yes, he was right. He really couldn't protect Shen Wantang.

"Young master, if you like someone, go after them! Go after them! Sometimes, you don't have to be so gentlemanly! I think the Crown Princess treats you quite differently, otherwise she wouldn't have given you the credit for solving the Xin family case!"

Gu Qianhan's heart skipped a beat: "You also feel that she treats me differently?"

also?

Jixiang did not miss this crucial word.

Besides him, who else thinks that Shen Wantang treats the young master differently? Could it be the young master himself?

Jixiang would rather Gu Qianhan steal another man's wife than have him risk his life to commit treason, so she is trying her best to bring Gu Qianhan and Shen Wantang together.

He said sincerely, "The Crown Princess is definitely different towards you, young master. I've noticed that she's not as good to you as she is to Prince Xiao! After all, you are good to her too. She's such a smart person, she must know everything, but she's already married, so she can't show it."

Gu Qianhan suddenly smiled: "Jixiang, your ability to talk nonsense is getting better and better. You even dare to fool me, the young master. What, do you want to die?"

Jixiang was startled and hurriedly denied it: "No, I absolutely did not deceive you, young master. I just think you are handsome and dashing, and the princess consort will definitely like you!"

Gu Qianhan's smile vanished in an instant, quickly replaced by an indifferent expression: "I don't know other women, but I probably know Shen Wantang better than anyone else. She has no love in her heart."

As he spoke, he unconsciously touched his chest.

He felt that even thinking of Shen Wantang softened his heart.

Even if Shen Wantang didn't like him, he was still willing to fall for her. Even though he couldn't get close to her often, he couldn't stop thinking about her.

Life is short, and he doesn't know how much longer he will live in this lifetime.

He didn't have much time to prepare, but a hasty rebellion might not end well, and he had already prepared for the worst.

He also allowed himself moments of freedom and joy amidst the pain and deep-seated hatred.

All his happiness came from that slender, aloof figure.

She rarely goes out these days, and he just happened to run into her, so today he didn't want to do anything but look at her.

"auspicious."

"Young Master?"

"Let's find a good spot with a view of Jinxiu Pavilion, and go have some tea and a bite to eat."

Upon hearing this, Jixiang was so moved she almost cried: "Young master, you finally remembered we haven't had lunch yet? Thanks to the princess consort, otherwise we would have been so busy robbing silver that we wouldn't have had a meal!"

Gu Qianhan tossed him a silver ingot: "You did a good job today, here's a reward for you."

Jixiang knew that his master was very satisfied that he had led Shen Wantang to his private room. Although they didn't stay for long, they did manage to exchange a few words, and his master even gave Shen Wantang a miraculous medicine.

At least for today, things are already quite satisfactory for the master.

He happily accepted the heavy silver ingot: "Thank you for the reward, young master! I will serve you wholeheartedly from now on! I'll go find you a place to have tea and a meal now!"

The young master is so good to him; he feels it would be worth it to follow him through thick and thin!

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Jinxiu Pavilion.

Shen Wantang sat in the private room on the second floor, listening to her cousin complain.

Jiang Yan said with a worried look, "Cousin, this batch of silver-gray men's clothing fabric is really hard to sell! I listened to you and bought ten bolts at once, but not a single piece has been sold so far. Lowering the price is useless, and even if we sell it at a loss, no one wants it."

"This color is very selective. It doesn't look good on people who are overweight, people who are dark-skinned, or even people who are too thin. It doesn't suit anyone!"

Shen Wantang looked at the fabric he brought, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

She clearly remembered that in her previous life, this fabric and its pattern were all the rage in the capital, which was why she asked Jiang Yan to source it.

How come not a single one bought it?

Who wore this fabric in their past life and became famous afterward?

Shen Wantang tapped her head, unable to recall which young master had first worn this color.

It's also her fault. She usually only pays attention to women's clothing and has never looked at men's clothing. In her previous life, she didn't sell men's fabric much either; she only sold women's fabric.

Forget it, who cares who sets the fire? This piece of material is bound to become a hit, it just needs someone to ignite it.

There isn't a single piece of fabric in the world that Shen Wantang can't sell!

"Cousin, could you cut me some more fabric? I need to take it back to the Prince's mansion."

How much do you want?

"this……"

Shen Wantang really didn't know Xiao Qingyuan's size, so she couldn't help but ask Jiang Yan, "Cousin, how much fabric do you think the young master needs?"

Jiang Yan immediately understood: "You want the young master to try it out first?"

"Um."

“I have met the Crown Prince, and I roughly know his measurements. You wait here, I will go and cut the fabric right away.”

A moment later, Jiang Yan returned with the fabric in his hands.

Shen Wantang didn't even check it: "Dujuan, wrap the fabric up and put it in our carriage first. When I get back to the Prince's mansion, remember to remind me to give the fabric to the Prince."

"yes."

Shen Wantang nodded and continued to discuss the next steps in the procurement and expansion plans with Jiang Yan.

Opening shops and making money is Shen Wantang's true source of confidence.

With money, she can live well anywhere.

She used to think she could stay in the Ning Prince's Mansion for the rest of her life and be his wife peacefully, but now she feels that her position as his wife is not so secure.

Perhaps the princess trusted her too much, even entrusting her with the task of killing someone for Xiao Qingxi. This was not a good sign.

Moreover, there is a secret plot by Gu Qianhan to rebel. If he succeeds, the Ning Prince's Mansion will cease to exist!

This was the first time Shen Wantang had ever felt so troubled. She didn't want Gu Qianhan and Gu Qianning to die in vain, nor did she want the Ning Prince's Mansion, the high tower that had protected her, to collapse.

Although she felt that Gu Qianhan's chances of success were not high, she had to prepare for the worst.

Shen Wantang even felt a little regretful, feeling that helping Gu Qianhan was like shooting herself in the foot.

The problem was that she really didn't expect Gu Qianhan to directly and forcefully rebel!

She thought that Gu Qianhan would try to improve his relationship with the Crown Prince and gradually relinquish the power and influence of the Gu family, thereby reducing the Emperor and the Crown Prince's suspicion of the Gu family and allowing the Gu family to survive peacefully.

But Gu Qianhan wasn't stupid. Perhaps he had already tried the path she had considered, but it hadn't worked.

Therefore, he was forced to take another path.