"Lian'er, where are we going now?" Madam Su asked as she emerged from the nunnery. After fighting for so many years, she had suddenly suffered a crushing defeat, leaving her feeling lost.
“I secretly bought a house for my elder brother outside the city. I’ll send you to live with him,” Yunlian said.
"Alright." Madam Su nodded with relief, then looked sternly at Yunlian, "Lian'er, now that your brother has lost, you are the only one left. You must defeat the eldest son's family."
The scene of her crying with regret in the nunnery was an act. After a lifetime of struggle, how could she possibly be persuaded by a few words from Zhao Shi to realize her mistakes and admit her wrongdoing?
"Mother, don't worry, I definitely will." A fierce glint flashed in Yunlian's eyes.
The first wife and the second wife have long been at odds, and in the end it will be either you or me who dies!
Moreover, for her now, it's no longer just a battle between the first and second wives. For her daughter Wanwan to return, marry the crown prince, become the future empress, and rule the world, she must also kill Yun Qingran!
On the way back, Zhao asked Yun Qingran, "Ranran, do you think Su really knows she was wrong?"
“My granddaughter thinks she didn’t really know she was wrong. Her crying and admitting her mistake just now was just a way for her to save face and prevent the situation from getting out of control,” Yun Qingran replied.
“I think so too. Su Shi is wicked to the core; she can never be a good person in her life. However, she has lost her former glory and can't cause much trouble now. What you need to watch out for is that girl Yunlian. She is more cunning and ruthless than Su Shi and Yun Song.” Zhao Shi was very worried.
She had watched Yunlian grow up since she was a child, and she knew Yunlian better than anyone else. If it weren't for her husband's trust and love for her back then, she probably would have fallen into the trap set by this mother and daughter long ago.
"Yes, Ranran knows." Yun Qingran nodded. Whether based on the original owner's memories or the situation of this battle, it can be seen that Yun Lian is indeed much more difficult to deal with than Yun Song and Yun Xiyue.
Back at the Zhen'an Marquis's residence, Yun Qingran first helped Zhao Shi to rest, and then went to Gaga Xiang.
"Young Miss, you've finally arrived." Zhang San saw Yun Qingran and immediately ran over happily, standing in front of her with a beaming smile.
Miss hasn't been to Gaga Fragrance for over a month.
"How is Gaga Xiang doing now?" Yun Qingran asked Zhang San.
"Everything is going very well. We've opened four branches of the antique hot pot base in the capital, and we're making about ten thousand taels a day. In addition, we've now opened branches in seven counties, five of which are already profitable. I plan to continue opening branches all over the country." Zhang San spoke confidently about his plans.
"No problem, no problem, very good." Yun Qingran nodded approvingly.
"It is all thanks to your promotion and trust, Miss, that I was able to discover my talent for business and have the opportunity to develop it." Zhang San looked at Yun Qingran gratefully.
If he hadn't met the young lady, he would still be a hoodlum in a casino, with no hope of ever getting ahead in his life. It was the young lady who gave him a new lease on life.
“We have helped each other succeed, and I hope we can continue to work together to develop and expand Gaga Xiang, creating a new era of gastronomy.” Yun Qingran patted Zhang San on the shoulder.
"Yes, I will try my best." Zhang San nodded heavily.
“Zhang San, I’ve come today to give you something,” Yun Qingran said.
"What is it?" Zhang San asked curiously.
Yun Qingran opened her hand in front of Zhang San, revealing a red chili pepper.
"What is this? Is it a fruit?" Zhang San looked at the chili pepper with great curiosity, as he had never seen this kind of fruit before.
"Yes, it's a fruit called chili pepper. It's rich in vitamin C and has the effects of warming the middle and dispelling cold, and promoting digestion. It can improve symptoms such as fear of cold, frostbite, and vascular headaches," Yun Qingran explained.
"That's good stuff." Although he didn't know what Vitamin C was, judging from the young lady's expression, Vitamin C must be something good.
"It not only has good medicinal properties, but it is also a very good seasoning," Yun Qingran said.
"Seasoning?" Zhang San picked up the chili pepper and examined it closely. This thing was seasoning.
"If you don't believe me, I'll make you some to try." Yun Qingran took a small piece of hot pot base, melted it in the pot, and then added half a chili pepper.
"How does it taste?" Yun Qingran handed the stir-fried hot pot base to Zhang San.
Zhang San took it, dipped a little with the tip of his chopsticks and tasted it, and immediately showed an expression of amazement.
"Adding chili peppers to the broth of the antique hot pot makes the flavor richer and more stimulating, and it also makes it very appetizing," Zhang San said.
"So, isn't it a great seasoning?" Yun Qingran asked Zhang San with a smile.
No one in this world can resist chili peppers!
"Yes." Zhang San nodded.
“There are plenty of chili peppers in the Zhen’an Marquis’s mansion. Have someone cultivate them properly, and then quickly develop a spicy antique hot pot base,” Yun Qingran said.
"Okay, Miss, don't worry. I will definitely cultivate a lot of chili peppers as soon as possible, and then develop a spicy hot pot base," Zhang San assured him.
"Okay." Yun Qingran nodded in satisfaction, then said, "I'm very busy, so I'll be going now."
"Please take care, Miss." Zhang San escorted Yun Qingran to the door and watched her leave.
Walking down the street, Yun Qingran was in a great mood. She was about to enjoy spicy food and thought to herself that she was a genius.
As she walked, Yun Qingran suddenly realized something was wrong; it seemed like someone was following her.
Pretending not to notice, she walked up to a small stall selling mirrors, pretending to buy one, but actually using it to check what was behind her.
Sure enough, not far behind her, there was an ordinary-looking man who was secretly glancing at her.
Yun Qingran understood the situation. She put down the mirror and continued her leisurely stroll, buying many gifts for Yan Yan and An An.
After buying the gift, she walked into a quiet, deserted alley and then slipped behind a wall.
After waiting for a while, she saw the unremarkable man again. She raised her hand to chop him into unconsciousness, but the man reacted very quickly and dodged.
A person stood at one end of the alley, their eyes locked in a tense confrontation.
"Who are you, and why are you following me?" Yun Qingran asked first.
“I wasn’t following you, I was just passing by,” the man replied.
"Hmph, do you think I'd believe that?" Yun Qingran drew her Zhanlang Sword and thrust it at the man.
The man dodged away with incredible speed, suggesting he had learned related martial arts techniques.
Yun Qingran's expression turned solemn. This person's martial arts skills were exceptional, no less than her own. When had she offended such a powerful individual?
The two exchanged a few more blows, with Yun Qingran attacking and the other man defending. He didn't seem to have any intention to kill her, but was instead testing her martial arts skills.
Who exactly is he?
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