Upon hearing her words, the remaining two were both taken aback.
This art of disguise is a secret technique of the martial arts world; how can it be taught so easily?!
In his previous life, He Yingyuan had also come into contact with all sorts of people, including a very famous martial arts school that was known for this technique.
Wait a minute, could it be that Qin San Niang has some connection with that martial arts sect?!
Sima Yao was even more surprised, but even more so, she was happy! How could she not be bothered by her appearance?
Throughout history, no good reputation has ever been associated with beautiful women. They are said to bring disaster to the country and its people. It is unclear whether women are truly the cause of disaster or if the problem lies with the human heart. If possible, she would rather be an ordinary lady from a respectable family, living an ordinary life and spending her life with the one she loves.
If it weren't for Brother Wu's desperate protection along the way, she probably would have been sold by the beggars long ago! When Qin San Niang saw her at noon, she had already deliberately made herself look ugly!
The fact that she passed on such a secret skill to me shows that Madam Qin is truly a rare good person; even my own mother wouldn't go to such lengths for her.
Sima Yao had two older brothers and a younger brother. As the eldest daughter of the main branch, she was naturally a noblewoman, but only she knew that she wasn't particularly favored. Now, the former noblewoman had fallen to the status of an orphan, a case of "the swallows that once graced the halls of the wealthy and powerful now nesting in the homes of ordinary people." Sima Yao knelt on both knees, tears welling in her eyes, and softly uttered words of gratitude. If one listened closely, there was a slight tremor in her voice.
"Thank you so much, sister-in-law. If there is anything I, Sima Yao, need in the future, I will certainly do my utmost!"
Wait, this woman's name is Sima Yao?! He Yingyuan's eyes sharpened, disregarding the proper separation between men and women, and he looked at her with a probing gaze. When he saw the woman's face clearly, he couldn't help but shudder again. This woman was actually Consort Yao!
Qin San Niang and Sima Yao were talking to themselves, completely unaware of his unusual behavior.
"Sister-in-law, are all these for disguise? Don't you need human skin masks or anything like that?" Looking at the pile of bottles and jars in front of her, Sima Yao was a little confused.
She loved reading storybooks since childhood, especially those featuring extraordinary people and events. The characters in these stories often disguised themselves, but their props invariably included things like human skin masks. It was hard to imagine that these face powders could drastically change one's appearance.
A human skin mask? Are you kidding me? How could Qin San Niang do something so immoral? Besides, wouldn't wearing a human skin mask make her a completely different person? What she wants to do is use makeup to gradually make Sima Yao less dazzlingly beautiful.
This change is subtle and gradual; it's not quite the same person, but it subtly conceals the beauty's best features. This kind of behavior—covering up strengths and amplifying weaknesses—is a piece of cake in makeup artistry.
Ignoring the doubt in her eyes, Qin San Niang was already sharpening her knife.
These cosmetics were all taken from the supermarket. Although the variety wasn't comprehensive, they were enough for creating an unflattering makeup look.
Thinking of Sima Yao's fair skin, he applied different shades of foundation, instantly making her skin two shades darker.
Immediately afterwards, Qin San Niang picked up the highlighter, eyeshadow, and eyeliner and swiped them across her face a few times. Finally, seemingly still not satisfied, she added a few small freckles with an eyebrow pencil.
After doing all that, he nodded to himself, finally satisfied!
He placed the bronze mirror in front of Sima Yao. Looking at the person in the mirror, Sima Yao was surprised. The person in the mirror was undoubtedly herself, with the same facial features, but it also seemed not to be herself. In short, it didn't have the same liveliness as before. This was truly amazing! Although there was still little change, she was no longer worried about standing out from the crowd.
"This is amazing! Sister-in-law, you have to teach me!"
...
He Yingyuan drank a cup of tea in the outer room before slowly regaining his composure. This whole day, with the flashlight and Sima Yao, had kept him busy for quite some time.
Afterwards, Qin San Niang taught Sima Yao the makeup techniques one by one. Unexpectedly, she was exceptionally intelligent. She grasped the concepts almost instantly and was able to apply makeup herself very quickly, even creating more natural and flawless looks.
No wonder people say, "Teach your apprentice and you'll starve!" There's a lot of truth to that.
Half an hour later, Qin San Niang and her companion left Qingyun Temple, accompanied by Sima Yao and Miao Fa.
As for what Zhang Wu is doing? That's beyond her control. Besides, the less you know, the longer you live; Qin San Niang is well aware of this.
If I hadn't found out about that scumbag's behavior back then, I wouldn't have gone shopping out of spite; if I hadn't gone shopping, I wouldn't have encountered the explosion; if I hadn't encountered the explosion, I wouldn't have had to come here and suffer...
Speaking of this, Qin San Niang herself was filled with regret. When she found out her husband was cheating, she should have been more composed and gathered evidence to divorce him. She was too young!
Silently recite in your heart: Cherish life, stay away from scumbags!
Seeing her ever-changing expression, sometimes annoyed, sometimes indignant, He Yingyuan was puzzled. This Madam Qin was truly strange!
"By the way, Brother He, how did our business go?" After leaving the mountain gate and turning the corner, and confirming that the Taoist temple behind was closed, Qin San Niang asked anxiously.
"Of course, no problem, thanks to your help, Madam Qin."
This is really good at keeping people in suspense! Just tell me already! Where is the treasure?! I can't see it!
He Yingyuan wasn't deliberately teasing her; it was just that the box containing the treasure was too heavy for him to carry!
Fortunately, while he was hesitating, he discovered an underground passage leading directly out of the mountain, with the entrance just below the back of the mountain. The round trip had taken some time, which is why Qin San Niang had to wait in the garden for a while.
Knowing there was a secret passage, Qin San Niang no longer hesitated, and the two quickly went around to the back mountain to retrieve the treasure.
The mountain path was rugged, and the moonlight tonight was not bright enough. Fortunately, the flashlights were powerful, which allowed them to find the cave entrance on the back of the mountain without much difficulty.
The entrance to the cave was located under an abandoned old tree stump, surrounded by weeds and rocks. No one would ever come to this place, but there might be wild animals!
Hearing the whistling wind in her ears, Qin San Niang felt a chill down her spine and quickly urged He Xiucai to go into the cave.
There are two chests containing the treasure, both with sturdy brass locks. The locks are clearly only openable by someone with the key, but this is no problem for Qin San Niang, who possesses modern weapons. If all else fails, she can just shoot them open! However, she doesn't intend to reveal her treasures to He Yingyuan, an outsider.
"Brother He, why don't we move back first and then figure out a solution?"
"Don't worry, I have a plan!"
After saying that, he took out a key under Qin San Niang's surprised gaze. The key seemed to be made of pure copper. No one knew what the principle was. Anyway, after inserting it into the keyhole, he carefully turned it a few times to find the right position. With a click, the lock fell down.
"Wow, you're really something, Brother He!"
Qin San Niang sincerely complimented him, though she was puzzled as to how He Yingyuan, a scholar, could possess such a master key. She had heard of such keys before, but they were usually only found in the possession of thieves!
“My father-in-law is an excellent locksmith.” He Yingyuan worked hard on the other box, and by following the same method, he opened the second box as well!
Actually, he had never taken his father-in-law's craft seriously, considering locksmithing a less-than-respectable profession. However, his natural intelligence, coupled with his father-in-law's guidance, allowed him to quickly grasp the essentials. In his previous life, he had even used it a few times out of necessity. Only then did he realize how practical the profession he had previously looked down upon was! How pedantic of a scholar!
"I see!" Qin San Niang said with a sudden realization.
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