Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Chapter 352: A Knife in the Heart (1/2)

Chapter 365: Chapter 352: A Knife in the Heart

Chu Yunzhao burst into laughter.

“You’ve indeed come a long way, even learning the tactics of the women in the inner house. You know now to treat others as they treat you.”

After all, Mrs. Ruo managed to get the flirtatious King of Qi into her hands through her beauty and unscrupulous means. Now it would be worthwhile to show her how others use the same tactics to snatch away this King from her side.

The reason Chu Jinnian is returning to the Qi King’s mansion tonight is probably not only to see what tricks the King of Qi has up his sleeve, but mainly to observe Mrs. Ruo’s helpless and depressed state.

Who knows, he may even add a few more wounds to her heart.

Well well, one should never provoke Chu Jinnian.

“Mutual, mutual.” Chu Jinnian glanced at Chu Yunzhao.

Chu Yunzhao had clearly had the same plan just now.

Chu Yunzhao was caught off guard and felt guilty. He just touched his nose and sighed, “Your serious demeanor truly makes you seem far more mature than me, Chu Jinnian. If we were standing together, one would not be able to tell who is the older cousin and who is the junior one.”

In terms of actual age, Chu Yunzhao is a full four months older than Chu Jinnian.

“I don’t mind that,” Chu Jinnian said, clasping his hands behind his back and blissfully leaving the Qingan Garden.

“Hey… how…”

Chu Yunzhao was so flustered behind him that he nearly stumbled.

Isn’t that what he meant by not minding it? He’s the legitimate cousin and the junior one, if he’s mistaken for the older one, he only benefits from it.

“Fourth Prince, Imperial Concubine Hui has sent someone to invite you to dinner. Princess An Ning is also in attendance,” a maid came to report.

Princess Anning is the daughter of Concubine Hui, and also Chu Yunzhao’s younger sister.

But even if they are siblings, given the strictly hierarchical palace, they do not often see each other, and it has been more than a month since their last meeting.

“Alright, I’ll go right away.” Upon hearing his sister’s presence, Chu Yunzhao replied cheerfully and went into the inner chamber to change into a new outfit.

After being busy for two consecutive days at home.

Zhuang Qingning went to the county town today. Her main objective was to find Cheng Ruize, whom she had discussed business with prior concerning century eggs, to have a more detailed discussion about the new shop setup. Before Zhuang Qingning could find Cheng Ruize, she first went to Zhuang Yutian.

She wanted to check on the mosquito repellent herbs and decided to bring him along to oversee some things.

Zhuang Yutian was both astonished and ecstatic when Cheng Ruize took the initiative to propose a partnership to Zhuang Qingning.

“The Cheng family has plenty of businesses. Getting hooked up with the Cheng family would surely solve any distribution problems.”

“I also know about the third young master from the Cheng family. He’s responsible for the local business here. Though he looks young, he’s very shrewd in doing business. Previously, the herbal shop took initiatives which, according to Manager Qian, was an idea of the third young master.”

“I’ve also heard people discuss that this third young master is just young and just starting out. If he can take over these businesses in the future, he will also take charge of the business in Zeng County.”