The advance promotion was successful, and quite a few people were bound to visit the Winding Pavilion tomorrow.
The first step was successful, but the challenge was to convince those keen to buy to actually spend money, and even pay a higher price.
The Winding Pavilion was not like the Flower Filled Tower, it was a serious business venture, chiefly profiting from women. As far as women were concerned, it did not mean they were more willing to spend money if the girls of the Flower Filled Tower were more beautiful.
"Is the setup for the Winding Pavilion prepared?"
"Everything is ready, Madam. You can go early tomorrow to see, everything is arranged according to your design." Xiaoyu replied.
"Alright then."
Just then, Shulan hurriedly entered and said: "Madam! Madam! We just received news that the Grandfather of the Sun family has passed away suddenly."
Xin He was taken aback. She looked up at Shulan: "He has died already?"
"Yes, previously, the Grandfather of the Sun family was said to be gravely ill and probably could not survive the winter, but no one expected he just died now, when fall has just started." Shulan lamented, after all, it was a human life lost.
Xin He frowned thoughtfully: "Since he fell ill after the collapse of the Flower Filled Tower and has never regained consciousness, did he just die after half a month?"
"Yes, the Sun family must be in chaos now. You were worried that if Grandfather Sun’s illness improved, he would harm us, but it seems that the Sun family has completely forgotten about Yihong Courtyard. They are more interested in grabbing the family property now."
Shulan’s comment was unnerving. With such a large inheritance, the sudden death of Grandfather Sun would result in a chaotic scramble for property within the Sun family.
Xin He remained silent. Grandpa Sun never regained consciousness after the incident, and now he was gone, did this mean she no longer needed to settle accounts with Sun Yaowen?
"What’s going on with Sun Yaowen now?"
"Well, he is doing just fine. A few days ago, he secretly sold Yihong Courtyard; it seems he wants to profit from the chaos."
Xin He sneered: "That’s odd, Sun Yaowen had ruined Yihong Courtyard, logically, he may not be able to get a penny and might even be punished severely, but who knew that Grandpa Sun would just die. The Sun family seems to have turned a blind eye."
As soon as Xin He finished speaking, Xiaoyu and Shulan instantly realized there was something suspicious and their facial expressions became serious: "Madam, do you mean there is something unusual about all this?"
"Who knows? I just think Sun Yaowen is too lucky. As for myself, I have never really believed in luck." Xin He replied indifferently.
Xiaoyu sensed a plot and felt chills running down her spine, she couldn’t help saying: "Does that mean Sun Yaowen... How can someone as ignorant as him set up such a massive chess game and avoid suspicion?"
Xin He responded coldly: "Even if he lacks the ability, Yi Ling may not."
From the previous incident where Yi Ling took advantage of her being unprepared and scapegoated intriguing Qiao Qiao, it was clear that she was quite cunning.
If Sun Yaowen, the unskilled person, had Yi Ling planning for him, this massive chess game might actually be possible.
"Yi Ling?"
Xin He sneered: "It seems I have underestimated Yi Ling. Initially, she was banished from the Flower Filled Tower and entered the Sun family with only the identity of a concubine. She seems to have a promising future in the Sun Family. She is indeed quite resourceful and scheming."
"She is indeed shrewd, I indeed appreciated her for this. Her brilliance has given her a unique agility. Pity..." She was a traitor.
Xin He scoffed: "Forget it. When I dealt with her back in the day, I was done with the past entanglements. How she fares in the Sun Family is none of my business. That place has always been a dirty mess, let’s avoid any involvement with them in the future."
The thought of the Sun Family reminded Xin He of the illicit affair between Ji Xiulan and Sun Yaowen. It was nauseating, and makes one wonder how many dirty secrets such a huge family hides.
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In the Sun family.
A large white cloth was hung, and in the center of the hall was a large coffin. The Sun family members were kneeling and mourning in front of the coffin, the atmosphere was filled with sorrow.
However, whether the sorrow was genuine or pretentious, was uncertain.
A white mourning dress was worn by Ji Xiulan today, her forehead was bound with a white strip. Her cries were loud, but not many tears were shed. Taking advantage of the distraction, she slipped out from one corner.
Ji Xiulan ran out from the mourning hall and found Sun Yaowen, who was slacking off in a chamber.
"Why are you here? How would we explain this if someone sees us?" noted Sun Yaowen, feeling nervous as he saw her.
Ji Xiulan closed the door and then grabbed him, saying: "Yaowen, the old man is now dead, when are you going to marry me? What are you planning for us?"
Sun Yaowen replied swiftly: "What’s the rush? Can we talk about this now? The family inheritance hasn’t been divided yet. Think about it, wouldn’t it jeopardize my chance at the family wealth if people know about us at this point?"
The death of Grandpa Sun was most critical at this moment, the struggle for family wealth was inevitable!
Ji Xiulan was noticeably upset: "But now that the old man is dead, the old lady will surely not spare me and wants to deal with me immediately. What should I do, Sun Yaowen? I helped you get rid of the old man. Are you going to leave me in the lurch now? Don’t think you can easily detach yourself from this, if you push me to the limit, neither of us will have a good end!"
There was a hint of threat in Ji Xiulan’s words.
Sun Yaowen was immediately frightened. He hastily said: "When did I say that I am not going to take care of you? The timing is just not right! If I don’t seize this opportunity to secure a larger share of the family property, even after I marry you, we might not be able to live comfortably. Please give me more time."
Indeed, this could be agreed with: "What about the old lady..."
"Don’t worry, I will protect you. I definitely won’t let that old Madame chase you out, how could I bear to see you wronged?"
Ji Xiulan whispered: "We have discussed this, once I am accepted in, I want the identity of an honored concubine. After all I have done for you, I should not be inferior to that promiscuous woman Yi Ling!"
"Of course, even if you didn’t mention it, I wouldn’t want you to be a lesser concubine. When you enter, you will be an honored concubine. Once we have a child, you can even rise in status. Xiulan, don’t you know my feelings for you?"
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