"Good boy, you must be tired from running the shop these days. Try this pastry, and this tea is also quite good."
"What would you like to eat tonight? I'll ask the kitchen to make it for you."
"Me? I don't care. I'm old, I can eat whatever I want. The main thing is that you and your in-laws are happy and enjoy your meal."
"Confined to your home? You don't need to worry about being confined to your home. I've had someone keep it from the old lady, so she doesn't know."
"Besides, even if the old lady is angry, I still have to come out and see what's going on. After all, our family business is so big, of course I have to help you keep an eye on it."
"You are so young, and so innocent and kind. I'm really worried that you'll be deceived."
As she spoke, the aunt unconsciously reached for the account book.
Good boy.
I made five thousand taels in just three days. How can running an ice shop be so profitable?
I had known she used to run an ice cream shop...
"Madam, you don't need to look at the account books. I'll take care of everything."
Feeling completely pleasurable from her licking, Jiang Yao immediately became wary and ordered her maid to put away the account book.
He'd only been fawning over her for a few minutes, and he was already trying to interfere in the shop's affairs.
You slut!
shameless!
"Hehe, you're right. With you managing things at the shop, I'm very relieved."
The aunt withdrew her hand awkwardly, her gaze still lingering on the account book, her greedy expression only slightly concealing itself when Jiang Shuwan entered.
"Why is big sister here?"
Jiang Yao was also very curious when she saw Jiang Shuwan, after all, Jiang Shuwan had left in a huff last time out of jealousy.
Sure enough, she wasn't as strong as she usually appeared.
Discovering that she was better than her still made her incredibly jealous!
I heard she was so angry she didn't leave the house for three days!
Jiang Yao covered her mouth and chuckled as she recalled the information she had heard in the past few days. After Jiang Shuwan explained her purpose, Jiang Yao started to put on airs and act high and mighty again.
For over a decade, she had never stood up straight in front of Jiang Shuwan. Now that she had finally won, she had to put on airs with all her might and make Jiang Shuwan beg her.
However, she didn't keep up this act for long.
After all, with the West Market and four food streets behind Jiang Shuwan, and such a large volume of purchases, it can be said that Jiang Shuwan is a father figure wherever she goes.
Especially Song Shi, upon hearing that she had such a large order, immediately gave up her seat for Jiang Shuwan and even solicitously ordered the waiter to bring some snacks and tea.
Fortunately, she didn't get cocky in front of Jiang Shuwan because of Jiang Yao's success, otherwise she would have been humiliated immediately.
“Oh my, they say brothers fight side by side and fathers fight side by side. In my opinion, it’s not just about fighting, but also about doing business. Look, my dear in-laws, Yao Yao has only been open for three days and her sister has already placed such a big order. It’s clear how much Wanwan loves her sister.”
"Of course, family members are incomparable to outsiders."
When Madam Bo said this, she felt very bitter. Jiang Shuwan had stood up for Jiang Yao before, and now that Jiang Yao was successful and could earn money, with Jiang Shuwan as her backer, it seemed that it would be difficult to deal with that slut Jiang Yao in the future.
How dare she, a dignified madam, lick Jiang Yao's stinky feet?
Lady Bo felt extremely unlucky and frustrated, but since she was powerless against the situation, she could only endure it.
Jiang Yao wasn't as pleased as the Madam had imagined. Since she had just won against Jiang Shuwan, she naturally wanted to put on a show.
But such a large order from Jiang Shuwan could double her profits...
For a moment, Jiang Yao felt extremely distressed; she wanted to make money but didn't want to bow down.
Song slashed at him with her claws.
"How can you be so stupid? Your eldest sister is the Crown Prince's wife. There are endless benefits to befriending her. What are you being so arrogant about? Don't you want to make money anymore?"
"Alright, Mother, I'll listen to you."
In the end, Jiang Yao gave in, after all, she liked money very much.
Moreover, she had other plans in mind. She was already earning five thousand taels in three days, and the aunt was fawning over her like this. Once she got Jiang Shuwan's order, her profits would double. At that time, not only the aunt, but even the old lady would have to give her face.
After being married into the Earl's family for some time, she has come to understand that a woman without money is nothing.
"Thank you for supporting my business, big sister. I'll have my servants bring you ice in a bit."
"Then thank you very much, Second Sister. We're all family. If I don't take care of you, who else can I take care of?"
Despite saying that, Jiang Shuwan was thinking about buying and storing ice as soon as possible, otherwise she might not be able to buy such cheap ice in the future.
"Second sister, Madam, Mother, you can continue your conversation. There are many matters to attend to at the manor, so I will return now."
After finalizing the business deal, Jiang Shuwan went home. She stayed at home and, although she didn't go out, she kept an eye on the ice shop's activity.
As the days went by, nothing happened, and Jiang Yao's business actually got better and better.
"Miss, the Second Miss really made a fortune this time. I heard that not only ordinary people, but also many high-ranking officials and nobles go to the Second Miss's shop to buy ice."
"The second young lady is quite well-regarded, and so is the madam. Now, wherever they go, everyone says she has raised a wonderful daughter..."
Jiang Shuwan sat on the cushion, eating the new snacks from the kitchen and drinking her favorite calming tea, but her mind was blank.
What happened?
How could nothing happen?
Could it be that she thinks too badly of others?
Just as Jiang Shuwan thought she was "judging others by her own petty standards," Song rushed in, stumbling and crawling.
"Wanwan, my good daughter, you must save your second sister!"
"The ice shop has killed people! Your second sister has been arrested by the Kyoto authorities!"
"The Kyoto government says that a life for a life, and she must pay for her crime with blood!"
"Wanwan, she's my only daughter, you can't abandon her..."
As soon as Madam Song entered, she hugged Jiang Shuwan and burst into tears. Just as she finished speaking, Madam Bo also rushed in.
"Please help me, Your Highness's wife! We can't let that vile woman Jiang Yao be convicted and beheaded. Otherwise, my son's two wives will both die tragically. How will my son live on?"
"People will say he's a jinx who brings bad luck to his wife, how can he ever get married then!"
"Fine! You vicious woman! My daughter isn't even dead yet, and you're already plotting to help your son marry a second wife. Are you even human?!"
"Shameless scoundrel, just two days ago you said that the Earl's family was able to marry my daughter because of some extraordinary good fortune in their ancestors."
"You beasts! How could my perfectly good daughter end up marrying into your family!"
"Hmph, you took my polite words seriously. I haven't even blamed your Jiang family yet, but you've dragged our Earl's Mansion into a murder case for no reason. Let me tell you! Our Earl's Mansion cannot have a mistress who kills people. No way! I can't just sit here and wait to die. I have to tell Lingyu to divorce her!"
"You vile woman! How dare you!"
"Do you think I dare? You shameless scoundrel, the ice you sold was poisonous, not only killing a family of three, but also ruining our Earl's mansion."
"Is she even human?"
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