The sharp sound instantly attracted the attention of the guards outside, and naturally also the pedestrians on the street.
Many people looked over, but because the guards at the door didn't dare to get too close, they still couldn't help but curiously peer into the shop and whisper among themselves.
"That must be the concubine that the second young master of the Li Kun family has recently taken a liking to. She's actually from the Great Jin Dynasty. She does have some looks, but I wonder how long the young master Li Kun will like her."
"Even if you don't like her, she's still a member of the Li Kun family. As long as she behaves herself, she'll be worry-free for the rest of her life. She's not someone we can point fingers at. Keep your voice down, or you'll regret it later."
Listening to the people's words and seeing the guards rushing in, Xue Lingyu regained some of her composure, and the fear in her heart dissipated in an instant.
The person in front of me is clearly a Tuyuhun person; how could he possibly know about her affairs in the Great Jin?
It must be nonsense; she was almost fooled by the other person just now.
Having figured this out, she straightened her back, pulled her hand away from Jiang Yimian's grasp, and said with a smug look on her face, "Did you hear that? I'm a member of the Li Kun family."
Who do you think you are, daring to oppose me? Kneel down and apologize to me!
Jiang Yimian simply tilted her head, looked the person in front of her up and down, and chuckled softly.
She hadn't expected that in just a few months, Xue Lingyu would become so arrogant and confident, even more so than when she was in the capital.
Come to think of it, she did admire the other party somewhat. A woman who didn't know martial arts was able to come to Tuyuhun alive from the Great Jin Dynasty, and now she even had a powerful ally.
If nothing unexpected happens, the other person's later life won't be too miserable.
Seeing that the other party not only ignored her but also looked her up and down with a critical gaze, Xue Lingyu was furious and said angrily, "Why don't you arrest this audacious scoundrel for me? Not only have you threatened me, but now you don't even have the slightest attitude of admitting your mistake. Today I will teach you a lesson."
As soon as he finished speaking, the guards immediately stepped forward.
Ningxiang instantly stopped those people and stood in front of Jiang Yimian.
Upon seeing this, the round-faced girl hurriedly said fearfully, "Madam Xue, there's a misunderstanding. This young lady didn't know your identity and that's why she said a few offensive words."
I... I apologize to you on her behalf.
After saying that, he hurriedly tried to kneel down on the ground.
Jiang Yimian reached out and pulled her back, staring at Xue Lingyu and smiling, but the smile did not reach her eyes. "Madam Xue is really good at framing people. I just said a few truths, and you call that intimidation?"
Or is Madam Xue feeling guilty? Feeling guilty because you have a questionable identity? That's why you're so eager to cover something up.
I wonder if Young Master Likun knows about this?
The girl spoke casually, as if she were truly making an accusation, but there was no fear or grievance on her face, only calmness.
He was unusually calm, appearing completely confident.
The people outside became curious, but because Jiang Yimian deliberately lowered her voice, they couldn't hear her clearly. They just peered curiously into the shop.
Xue Lingyu felt a sudden jolt in her heart, her face changed drastically, and looking at the people outside who were all staring at her, she felt a little guilty and nervous.
Her initial certainty began to waver; she wasn't sure if the person in front of her knew about her past in the Great Jin Dynasty.
If she were to reveal it, she would surely be killed by Likunge.
He immediately abandoned any further argument and said irritably, "I don't know what you're talking about. If I didn't have other things to do today, I definitely wouldn't have let you off the hook."
Having said that, he hurriedly led his men away from the shop.
Even after getting into the carriage, she still felt uneasy. What did that person mean?
Did the other party know her identity, know that she was a wanted criminal who escaped from the Great Jin Dynasty, and know that she had been married?
No, that's impossible. She's completely erased everything from her past; no one knows who she used to be.
Having finally become Likunge's concubine, she couldn't let him abandon her.
Others may not know Li Kunge's methods, but she knows them very well. He's a madman who hates betrayal and deception the most.
If the other party finds out that she is not only a woman who has been married before, but has also lied to him for so long, Likunge will definitely not let her go.
That bitch cannot be allowed to live; she must kill her.
As expected, people who resemble Jiang Yimian are all bad news.
Thinking it over, she hurriedly lifted the carriage curtain, about to speak to the maid outside, but suddenly remembered something and instantly lowered the curtain.
No, she has to handle this herself; she can't let anyone around her know.
Those people are all Li Kunge's men. If they find out, Li Kunge will definitely find out too. When they start investigating her identity, it will only make things worse.
She has to find someone herself.
After figuring everything out, she sat back down in the carriage, feeling much more relaxed.
She is no longer the ignorant person she used to be; she now has the entire Likun family behind her.
Although she was just a lowly concubine, she never lacked money. She had saved up quite a bit over the years, enough to hire a few people to kill that vile woman.
Trying to threaten her? Dream on.
Seeing Xue Lingyu leave in a hurry with her people, the people outside the shop also dispersed.
The round-faced girl breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Jiang Yimian and the other girl, who were relieved to have survived the ordeal, and said, "Miss, thank you so much for today. If it weren't for you, my shop would probably have been in trouble again."
"Again?" Jiang Yimian frowned.
The round-faced girl glanced outside the shop a few times to make sure no one from the Li Kun family was there before she quickly lowered her voice and said, "Of course, they want it again. That Madam Xue is really strange; she orders people to destroy this soap as soon as she sees it."
I haven't displayed this for a long time. I was thinking that business hasn't been good lately, so I'm using this new item to attract some customers.
Unexpectedly, that lady saw it.
Nowadays, no one in Tuyuhun dares to offend the Li Kun family. Young lady, you'd better stay home and avoid going out for the time being, lest you incur the wrath of Madam Xue and cause trouble.
Ordinary people like them are no match for those powerful and wealthy people; they can only do whatever those people say.
The lady once saw her selling soap and flipped the entire counter, scaring her so much that she didn't open the shop for several days.
I don't know what happened with Madam Xue today, but she didn't make things difficult for her. It seems that she'd better not open for business for the next few days.
To avoid the possibility that Madam Xue might suddenly rebel, in which case the shop might really have to be sold.
Jiang Yimian hesitated for a moment before asking, "Does the Li Kun family wield considerable power in the court now?"
That day, when she heard Likunge mention her brother, she guessed that Likunge's family must be a military family with military power in Tuyuhun.
The other party brazenly committed murder in the street, and not only did no one stop them, but so many people watched the spectacle. It wasn't until they realized that those people were from the Tuyuhun that some people raised objections, but these were quickly dismissed, and no one dared to say anything more.
Those people were clearly afraid of Li Kun's family.
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