Wife is hell

Chapter 47 The Mysterious Person
After breakfast, Jiang Mu took his two talkative siblings out for a stroll.

They said they were going shopping, but actually they were looking for artisans.

Now that he has some free time, Jiang Mu plans to start making talismans as soon as possible.

Although Shi Baolu was released from prison, his previous conflict with Madam Yang had created a deep-seated grudge.

Just in case, we should prepare some protective items for our aunts as soon as possible.

To make a "golden amulet," in addition to materials such as talisman paper and cinnabar, the most crucial ingredient is gold powder.

The gold powder here is made by repeatedly refining and grinding gold to give it a trace of "the essence of Geng gold," a rather complicated process.

The talisman I sold to Madam Yan last time was scraped off from an old talisman.

Therefore, it would be best to find a reliable master of medicine or a craftsman who is proficient in the "water-flying method" right now.

"Boss, why are you being so generous today?"

Because Shi Shuangsui kept asking for candied hawthorns, the wealthy Jiang Mu waved his hand and spent a fortune to buy a skewer.

This touched the little one deeply.

After all, Jiang Mu had never bought her a single one.

This solidified her resolve to become his concubine, at least so she could eat candied hawthorns every day.

The eldest sister won't get any, hmph.

Shi Baolu was munching on a sweet potato when he glanced at the lonely white goose behind him and said sadly, "It's a pity that A-Kun is dead, otherwise he could keep Da Bai company."

He moved closer to Jiang Mu and said, "Mu Mu, let's have another one."

Jiang Mu glanced at the jewelry shops along the street and casually replied, "Go have your baby yourself, I'm busy."

"Oh, so do you want a male or a female?"

"How about a transvestite?"

"Shemale?"

Shi Baolu didn't understand. "What's a transvestite?"

Jiang Mu said, "It's the kind of person who... has 'Sister is so beautiful' on top and 'Excuse me, brother' on the bottom."

The brother and sister looked at each other, lost in their own thoughts.

Just as Jiang Mu had his eye on a jewelry store and was about to go in to inquire, a carriage suddenly stopped beside them.

"Young Master Mu!"

The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing Madam Yan's well-maintained face.

She looked at Jiang Mu and said with delight, "That's wonderful! I was just about to come find you."

"Could it be that they've found a suitable business partner?"

Jiang Mu asked.

Madam Yan nodded vigorously, her brows furrowed with joy and excitement:
"Found him, and he's a very important person from the capital. Mr. Mu, please get in the carriage and we can talk in detail."

From the capital?

Jiang Mu's eyes flickered slightly, and he then led Shi Baolu and his sister onto the carriage.

Meanwhile, a dirty woman on the street corner was playing with darts, her eyes fixed on Jiang Mu. Seeing him get into the carriage, she prepared to follow.

Suddenly, a figure blocked her way.

It was a mysterious person wearing a cloak and a veil.

The woman paused, then looked around: "You're quite bold. Aren't you afraid of being discovered by your colleagues?"

The mysterious man asked coldly, "Why are you following him?"

The woman sneered, "Since you've reminded me, I'll naturally be on guard to prevent that kid from ruining my plans!"

"If you dare to touch a single hair on his head, I will kill you."

The mysterious man's gaze was icy.

Sensing the other party's murderous intent, the woman pursed her lips: "Then don't let him get involved."

"Don't worry, Mu Jiang can't investigate this case."

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Inside the carriage, Wen Yu was still sitting.

Seeing his mother treating Jiang Mu, a mere yamen runner, with such deference, he felt quite dissatisfied.

But for some reason, the moment Jiang Mu stepped into the carriage, a sense of fear inexplicably arose in his heart.

Seeing that Shi Baolu and his sister had also come up, he quickly forced a smile and greeted them:

"Bao Lu, Sui Sui, hello there."

Shi Shuangsui, holding the large white goose, asked in surprise:
"Hey? You're here too, you little tagalong. Why aren't you with my second sister today?"

Wen Yu's face stiffened, and he gave an awkward, dry laugh.

Madam Yan gave her son a meaningful look and then greeted the two siblings politely.

Shi Baolu squeezed in next to Wen Yu and sat down.

The enormous figure took up almost half the carriage, leaving Wen Yu with no choice but to curl up in a corner, inwardly groaning. If it weren't for the fact that the other person was Xueying's younger brother, he would have loved to kick this "mountain of flesh" off the train!

“Young Master Mu, this merchant from the capital is known as ‘Madam Tao’.”

Madam Yan composed herself and began to explain the situation.
"Her businesses are extremely large, mainly dealing in jewelry and cosmetics. Among them, the jewelry store is called 'Linglong Pavilion' and the cosmetics shop is called 'Furongzhai'."

These two businesses have branches in major prefectures, catering exclusively to wealthy ladies in the capital and other regions, and their reputation is widespread…

When Lady Yan spoke of this "Lady Peach," her expression was filled with deep envy and awe.

"A few days ago, on a whim, I sent two 'Runyu Talismans' to the manager of Furongzhai, hoping to get a meeting with Madam Tao."

Just now, I received a reply from their servant, stating that Madam Tao was willing to meet and discuss the matter in detail. That's why I rushed off to find you, and coincidentally, I ran into you on the way.

Jiang Mu had heard of the two shops that Madam Yan mentioned.

Uncle An once bought his aunt a rouge from Furongzhai.

That time, my aunt was moved to tears. The next morning, Uncle An walked out of the bedroom, supporting his back.

This shows its appeal to women.

Jiang Mu asked, "How long will this Lady Tao stay in Yancheng?"

Lady Yan shook her head:

"I don't know either. But Lord Mu, you don't need to worry. Even though Madam Tao is away from Yancheng most of the time, as long as the business deal is settled, she will send someone to contact you."

Moreover, if you could gain Madam Tao's favor, promoting your talismans nationwide would not be difficult. After all, looking at the business world today, perhaps only Madam Tao possesses such strength and channels.

Jiang Mu was very curious: "Just who is this Madam Tao?"

Madam Yan lowered her voice slightly: "Young Master Mu, it's best not to ask any more questions."

Jiang Mu understood.

Don't pry into things that happen in society.

It's likely that this Lady Tao is backed by some royal relative, or even a mistress being kept by someone.

Wen Yu, who was huddled in the corner, was shocked to hear this.

what's the situation?
Mu Jiang is still doing business? And it seems to be a big deal?
Even his own mother had to help connect them...

Wen Yu wanted to ask, but seeing his mother chatting happily with the other person, he had to suppress his thoughts for the time being.

The boy's mind was in complete turmoil.

Does Xueying know?
……

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the carriage stopped in front of a magnificent pavilion.

It was none other than the famous "Furongzhai" in Yancheng.

Upon entering the store, one is greeted by extremely luxurious decor and the air filled with the fragrance of incense.

A dazzling array of rouge, face powder, perfumes, and lipsticks are displayed on exquisite counters and display shelves, exuding an air of high-end sophistication.

Several elegantly dressed women are selecting rouge and face powder.

Even a wealthy young master like Wen Yu couldn't help but secretly marvel at the shop's furnishings and the expensive cosmetics.

He suddenly wondered if he should buy one for Xueying as well.

Shi Baolu was a simpleton and didn't find it very interesting, so he simply took his big white goose to the other side of the street to watch the fire-breathing performance.

Although Shi Shuangsui was young, perhaps it was her nature as a girl, she obediently followed Jiang Mu.

Curious, I looked around.

They were very interested in those shiny little boxes.

Madam Yan handed the invitation from the letter to the shopkeeper behind the counter.

"Please wait a moment, Madam."

After inspecting the items, the shopkeeper put on a respectful smile, told the waiter to serve fragrant tea, and asked Jiang Mu and the others to wait in a private room. He then quickly walked to the backyard to report.

Jiang Mu and the others then waited patiently.

During this time, Jiang Mu noticed that Wen Yu's gaze kept drifting towards the cosmetics and face powder in the counter, with a clear look of struggle on his face, which made Jiang Mu find it somewhat amusing.

"I want to give a gift to the girl I like, but I don't know what to get?"

Jiang Mu joked.

Wen Yu blushed, flicked his sleeve and snorted coldly, not wanting to pay any attention.

"Let me give you a box of lip balm."

Jiang Mu suggested.

Wen Yu remained silent with a cold expression.

After a while, he couldn't help but ask, "Why?"

Jiang Mu shrugged and said, "At least when she kisses someone else, you feel involved."

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(End of this chapter)