After leaving Hu Yuniang's general store, Doctor Miao didn't rush back to his clinic. Instead, he went to the entrance of Jishetang.
He glanced at the crowds coming and going from Jishetang and gave a disdainful snort.
Don't be fooled by your current antics; sooner or later you'll be held accountable.
If I don't take you all down this time, I'm not a Miao!
As I pondered this, a vague unease crept over me.
This is a matter of life and death. If the magistrate's wife turns her back on her word, wouldn't he become the scapegoat?
As the saying goes, caution can catch cicadas for a thousand autumns, and careful navigation can ensure a boat sails for ten thousand years.
This matter is of utmost importance and cannot be taken lightly; it must be confirmed again.
If the magistrate's wife had only said it casually, she could have stopped herself from making a rash decision.
If the magistrate's wife is truly willing to be his protector, then he can rest easy...
Having made up his mind, Physician Miao hired a horse-drawn carriage and headed straight for the Anyang County Government Office.
He was led into the inner courtyard without lifting a finger; he simply slipped a few copper coins to the gatekeeper.
"This humble servant, Miao Hong, greets Madam." Physician Miao hurriedly bowed to Chen Ruolan.
"Sit down!" Chen Ruolan waved her hand, gesturing for him to sit. "Manager Miao, what brings you here? Has the matter been settled?"
"To be honest, Madam, I have already set up a plan. If things progress quickly, I will cause a major mess to Jishetang within three to five days."
"Alright, as long as you do it flawlessly and get Jishetang involved in a murder case, I'm confident I can put them all in jail and make sure that brat never has a chance to turn her life around."
"That's excellent." Doctor Miao nodded repeatedly, then cautiously added, "Madam, I'm only acting according to your wishes. If they turn around and accuse me, you'll have to stand up for me!"
Chen Ruolan sneered disdainfully, "Manager Miao is overthinking it. I've already spoken to the county magistrate, and he's tacitly agreed to take action against Jishetang. If this matter succeeds, the county magistrate might even praise you."
Hearing this, Miao Lang finally felt relieved.
"No, no, as long as the magistrate and his wife are happy, I would do anything, even go through fire and water."
Chen Ruolan didn't want to chat with him anymore and gave him the order to leave, saying, "If there's nothing else, you can go."
"Alright, then I won't bother you any longer, Madam."
Watching Physician Miao's departing figure, Chen Ruolan's eyes flashed with vengeful hatred, and she clenched her teeth tightly.
Chen Qingqing, Chen Qingqing, let's see how arrogant you are this time!
If your clinic causes someone to die, I can make sure you die!
All your wealth will belong to me then.
No, those things should have belonged to me, Chen Ruolan.
If it weren't for you, I would never have married that bastard Fan Tong.
I would never have suffered those inhuman torments.
You're the one who ruined me; I'll make you suffer a terrible death.
I will prove to everyone in Nanshan Village that I, Chen Ruolan, am no less capable than you, Chen Qingqing.
I want to show my parents that their daughter is the best.
I want my family to live a life that others will envy...
As she pondered this, Chen Ruolan couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
She knew her own parents' character well.
If a father had even a little ambition, he wouldn't have remained a failure for decades.
They only know how to take from home and then indulge in eating, drinking, and having fun.
The mother wasn't much better; all she did all day was put on makeup, go shopping, or go to play mahjong with those rich ladies.
I wonder how they are doing now?
Once I get that brat into jail, I'll go back and check on them...
Just then, Qin Shousheng walked in with his hands behind his back, looking uneasy.
"Master, what's troubling you so much?" Chen Ruolan asked, getting up to greet him when she saw his worried expression.
Qin Shousheng gently shook his head. "You wouldn't understand even if I told you, it would only cause you more trouble."
Chen Ruolan already knew the whole story from Shen Yuanze, and she felt that this was the best time to deal with Chen Qingqing.
"If you don't tell me how I can help you, maybe I can solve your immediate problem!"
Qin Shou sighed deeply. The situation in the capital was tense, and the Crown Prince was on the defensive at every turn. He urgently needed a large sum of money to maintain and win over the veteran officials of the court.
They just sent him 20,000 taels of silver last month, and now they've sent another letter asking for money. If this continues, he, the county magistrate, will probably be eating dirt.
"It's all because of that master in Kyoto. He keeps asking for money. I'm not a money lender, where am I supposed to get so much silver for him?"
Although Anyang County is wealthy and supported by the salt industry, the master in the capital has an insatiable appetite. For years, he's been sending him a steady stream of silver. Even if I were capable, I couldn't withstand such extravagance!
Chen Ruolan smiled and said, "Master, I really do have a way to help you solve this problem."
Qin Shousheng's eyes lit up. "Madam, do you have any good ideas?"
"Sir, I'm afraid you don't know that a talented person has emerged from our Anyang County!"
Chen Qingqing from Nanshan Village in Qingshui Town not only sells brown sugar and white sugar throughout the entire Da Ning Dynasty, but her clinic is also making a fortune every day. Not to mention the recently opened Ruyilou, whose spicy hot pot has become a sensation throughout Anyang County.
As far as I know, all these properties belong to her alone, yet she has never even shown her face to them, clearly showing no respect for you, sir, the county magistrate.
Therefore, I have come up with a good plan for you; I refuse to believe we can't punish her.
Qin Shousheng pondered for a moment and nodded. "I have heard of the person you mentioned. She is indeed a rare business genius. If we take over her businesses, you will have solved my problem. I just don't know what good plan you have, Madam."
“I once lived in Qingshui Town with my cousin Shen Yuanze for a while and got to know Miao Hong, the shopkeeper of Huichuntang. I have already discussed with him how to make Jishetang’s medicine have problems… In that case, all of Chen Qingqing’s businesses will belong to us. When that time comes, I will find a trustworthy person to help manage them, and the problem of money will be solved.”
Chen Ruolan recounted the plan in its entirety, with some embellishments.
After hearing this, Qin Shousheng laughed heartily, "Wonderful, wonderful! We'll do as you wish, Madam."
Chen Ruolan's lips curled up in a smile; she was in high spirits. As long as Chen Qingqing was dead, she could seize all the assets.
Then my parents can take care of it, and they won't have to work so hard.
As for Old Man Chen and his wife, let them die wherever they want; she has no sympathy for them...
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