Li Xinzhi smiled wryly: "That's right, if it were me, I probably wouldn't dare to do it either."
“Our situations are different.” Chu Jinjin handed over the undergarment and said softly, “Return it to its rightful owner intact.”
She didn't mention the matter of Gu Shouping having many undergarments; it was all in the past, and mentioning it would only add to the sorrow.
Li Xinzhi's eyes were still red as she stared blankly at the undergarment. The nightmare that had haunted her for years had finally ended.
Madam Liu wiped away her tears and said, "Madam Li, you must look forward and think about what to do next."
“Since my grandfather passed away, Zhou Guoshou has had no more scruples. He and I have been separated for many years. If it weren’t for that contract and my status as an imperial consort, I would have divorced him long ago.” Li Xinzhi smiled bitterly. “Miss Chu, I am powerless to help you with the gold mine matter. If I speak up, it may backfire.”
Chu Jinjin nodded, looking intently at her: "So?"
She had a gut feeling that since Li Xinzhi had come, she must have another way.
Even if they are now enemies, as Zhou Guoshou's bedmate, she should have some secrets about him that no one else knows.
“The outside world only knows one aspect of the court’s emphasis on gold mines, not the details.” Li Xinzhi did not answer directly, but said softly, “Miss Chu, you are very capable, daring to go to Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold alone, but do you know that the court has a secret imperial guard, all of whom are elites, who are dedicated to protecting high-ranking court officials.”
Chu Jinjin was somewhat surprised.
That makes sense when you think about it.
The military has a large and powerful force, and can provide protection in public places, but it cannot follow them around all the time.
Lady Liu was practically ready to take out some melon seeds and listen while eating.
“Zhou Guoshou has them by his side.” Li Xinzhi said solemnly, “Miss Chu, it’s not that I’m underestimating you, but I’ve seen those people once from afar. I don’t know how to describe them. If you were to face them, do you think you would have a chance of winning?”
Chu Jinjin thought about it carefully: "I should be able to protect myself."
She dared not speak too truthfully.
If there were two leaders like the Black Hawk Chieftain, she would have no choice but to run.
Li Xinzhi revealed her true intentions: "I don't know whether Zhou Guoshou received instructions from the Imperial Concubine regarding his dealings with your family, but he belongs to the Imperial Concubine's camp, which means it's inevitable that he would make a move."
As if hearing the climax of the story, Madam Liu anxiously asked, "Then what should we do?"
To be targeted by a powerful second-rank official is truly a terrifying thing.
Li Xinzhi suddenly lowered her voice: "Zhou Guoshou has a secret ledger."
His rise from humble beginnings to his current position is due in large part to the Li family's contributions, but also to his own efforts.
Controlling the lifeline of a mine inevitably involves the transfer of profits; who can remain unscathed?
The two had been married for over ten years and spent every day together. Li Xinzhi knew about the existence of the account book, which contained detailed records of all the data handled by Zhou Guoshou. He was cautious by nature and always planned ahead.
Chu Jinjin understood what she meant: "Where is the ledger?"
Li Xinzhi shook her head: "We have been separated for many years, but according to his habits, he should be in the secret compartment of the bedroom if nothing unexpected happens."
Lady Liu asked the crucial question precisely: "Then how do we retrieve it? Aren't there some special imperial guards involved?"
It won't work without the Imperial Guards.
Unlike a position like the city gatekeeper, Zhou Guoshou's residence was certainly heavily guarded; even birds that flew in would never return.
Chu Jinjin frowned.
She was confident in her skills, but it was a life-or-death struggle, and this situation was even more terrifying than a room full of zombies.
Can't we just live a good life?
No matter how important money is, it can't compare to your own life.
"Mrs. Li, I'm sorry, thank you for saying so much." Chu Jinjin spread her hands. "Let's forget about this and think of another way."
Li Xinzhi was probably mostly acting in her own self-interest.
She desperately wanted to see the day when Zhou Guoshou fell into poverty.
“Based on my understanding of Zhou Guoshou, the gold mine is just the beginning. Unless your Chu family leaves the capital.” Li Xinzhi seemed very confident. Her eyes lit up. “Zhou Guoshou likes beautiful women. Whenever a new woman comes to a brothel, he can’t show up in person. He’ll have someone secretly bring her to his residence.”
Liu's eyes widened: "Ah, you want my daughter to pretend to be a prostitute? That won't do. How will she ever get married if word gets out?"
This crossed her bottom line.
Girls from respectable families wouldn't go to places like that.
Li Xinzhi looked into Chu Jinjin's eyes, waiting for her answer, and said word by word, "I have very reliable connections, and I can guarantee that I can get you in. With Miss Chu's skills, dealing with Zhou Guoshou will be a piece of cake. He is a worried person, afraid of pain and death. As long as he has the account book, he will definitely obey your orders."
Chu Jinjin felt that Li Xinzhi was really too crazy.
It's amazing that they could come up with such a method.
But she liked this craziness.
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