"What exactly do you want from all this commotion? It can't be just about ruining my shop's reputation, can it?"
Qu Jingyun coldly watched Lu Guang lose his composure, a mocking smile playing on her lips.
But to Lu Guang, that smile only made him feel that it was an insult.
A surge of indignation welled up inside me.
Just as he was about to lose his temper, he remembered what his cousin had once told him, and he forcefully suppressed his anger.
He lowered his voice and said, "My wife has been harmed to this state, so naturally I must compensate her."
"We don't need much, just one thousand taels of gold."
Qu Jingyun, extremely angry, laughed instead.
A thousand taels of gold? That's not much!
"Are you desperate for money?" Qu Jingyun sneered.
She truly hadn't expected the other party to dare to make such an outrageous demand.
"Don't think I don't know. This shop makes several hundred taels of silver every day. A thousand taels of gold is nothing to you."
"If it weren't for the fact that General Shen and my cousin have been colleagues for many years, I wouldn't be so generous. I will not let anyone who has harmed my wife get away with it."
Lu Guang raised his head, looking arrogant.
"If even this doesn't work, Miss Qu is being far too cold-blooded."
Qu Jingyun looked at him, secretly gritting her teeth.
This person is really...
However, in the end, Qu Jingyun compromised.
Consider it a lesson learned.
After all, if things really escalate, no one will care about the truth; they will only side with whoever benefits them.
"Okay," Qu Jingyun readily agreed.
But to his surprise, the other party went even further, a satisfied smile curving his lips.
He then said, "I also want all the recipes for rouge and face powder in your shop."
This simple sentence really made Qu Jingyun laugh in exasperation.
"The formulas for our rouge and face powder are priceless, how could we possibly give them to you? Didn't you say your wife was disfigured because she used our rouge? What are you doing now?"
Now, Qu Jingyun finally understood the purpose of Lu Guang's trip.
He was after her recipe that could make him a fortune.
The rouge in Qu Jingyun's shop is a unique recipe developed by a woman she once saved.
It's rare to find in Beijing, and it even has skincare benefits.
Upon its release, it quickly gained popularity among the noble ladies of the capital.
It was the most profitable of all her shops.
I never expected to be targeted.
Qu Jingyun sized up Lu Guang in front of her, her dark eyes turning cold.
This shouldn't be his scheme, but rather Zhang Zhou behind it all.
They're clearly abusing their power to bully others!
Lu Guang saw the apprehension in Qu Jingyun's eyes and smiled dismissively.
He lowered his voice and said, "Miss Qu, you should think this through. My cousin is now a favorite of the Emperor. Although you have the title of County Princess, your actions in defending General Shen some time ago have already aroused the Emperor's suspicion. If my cousin says a few words to the Emperor, neither you nor General Shen will be in a good situation."
"Just like you said, it's better to lose money than to suffer a disaster. As long as you hand over the prescription, I will definitely not make things difficult for you."
He glanced sideways at Qu Jingyun, observing her discreetly, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.
Although the lady before me has already given birth to two sons and a daughter, she is very well-maintained.
Her skin was so smooth and delicate, her face as smooth as cream.
A single hairpin casually secured thousands of strands of hair to the top of the head.
No wonder she was the woman whom Shen Yunting proposed to with the promise of a lifetime of devotion.
Lu Guang was stunned.
A few moments of malice flashed through my mind.
This is the wife that General Shen has been longing for.
If she could be taken into his household, wouldn't that be like trampling on General Shen's face?
Shen Yunting was someone that the men in the capital both admired and resented.
Among his peers, who hasn't been compared to Shen Yunting by their elders?
If we could get Qu Jingyun, wouldn't that be a victory over him in some ways?
After thinking about this, Lu Guang's eyes burned with passion as he looked at Qu Jingyun.
Qu Jingyun felt goosebumps all over her body and a wave of nausea washed over her.
He glared at the other person and then said, "You're dreaming."
Lu Guang felt a chill run down his spine from that glare. He gave a look to the guards beside him, who then chased away the onlookers.
"Miss Qu, do you think you have any other choice? Who told you to make the wrong choice and marry General Shen? Now you can only be implicated by him."
Lu Guang chuckled softly, his voice growing softer and softer.
He teased, "But it's not too late to regret it now. How about you come with me?"
Qu Jingyun's expression changed drastically, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.
"You're being insolent."
"You don't actually think you're some high and mighty general's wife, do you? You're nothing now. What good is money if you're still suppressed by power?"
Lu Guang smiled dismissively, his eyes filled with malice.
"Not to mention that the person above is wary of General Shen. Even if I were to act presumptuously, who would say anything to me?"
"Miss Qu, one must know how to be pragmatic."
Qu Jingyun squinted at the person in front of her, her heart filled with murderous intent.
Has this person never heard of her former reputation in the capital?
Otherwise, how could Lu Guang dare to say such things in front of her?
Seeing that Qu Jingyun remained silent, Lu Guang thought that his words had a deterrent effect.
Overjoyed, he reached out, wanting to touch the skin so close to his.
His expression grew increasingly lewd.
She was once a general's wife!
Qu Jingyun's face turned cold, and she raised her hand to slap him.
Unexpectedly, a huge fist flashed by and hit Lu Guang squarely in the face.
This completely stunned Lu Guang, who glared at him angrily.
"Who gave you the audacity to say such a thing?"
Shen Yunting kicked him without hesitation, his gaze icy and his whole body radiating a terrifying aura.
Looking at him like that, Lu Guang's body trembled uncontrollably.
He forced himself to get up from the ground, suppressing his fear.
He kept reassuring himself: He's nothing to be afraid of, just a stray dog.
Lu Guang quickly convinced himself and glared at Shen Yunting with hatred.
He sneered, "You actually dare to lay a hand on me? Do you know who I am? You're no longer the high and mighty General Shen; you're just a worthless commoner."
He pointed his index finger at Shen Yunting and shouted with glee, "I'm going to make her my mistress, what can you do about it?"
"There's nothing we can do. You're just being unreasonable and making yourself unacceptable. If the Emperor wants you dead, you have to die. Otherwise, everyone will suffer with you."
“My cousin can kill you with a snap of his fingers now. If you dare to glare at me again, you can try it.”
He looked at Qu Jingyun with malice, reached out his hand again, and a smug smile appeared on his lips.
"Not only will I make your former wife my mistress, but I'll also touch her delicate face right in front of you. What can you do about it?"
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