Chapter 1739: Chapter 1736: Flocking Like Ducks
When the time comes, they wonât even be able to save their lives. Third Master Liu shivered instantly, feeling somewhat frightened.
Second Madam Liu glanced at him disdainfully, âThird Brother, do you have any brains? If the matter were truly that simple, why would the Gao Family insist on us taking the blame? Isnât it because Lord Chu definitely has other evidence pointing at the Gao Family, and once itâs exposed, they canât be saved?â
âIf only one person from the Gao Family were to die, that person up above wouldnât panic at all!â
Indeed, Second Madam Liu had some wit about her.
Old Madam Liu, hearing this, felt a surge of hope well up in her heart. Holding her breath, she asked, âSecond Daughter-in-law, what do you mean by thisâŠ?â
âI mean, we need to assist Lord Chu a bit. The Gao Family has done so many things, thereâs plenty of evidence to destroy them. Without the Gao Family, the one above can only choose us, the Liu Family.â A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Second Madam Liuâs eyes. She absolutely couldnât watch her own husband die. When her own interests were at stake, she could be harsher than anyone else.
The other members of the Liu Family, upon hearing this, felt their hearts skip a beat. Over the years, the Liu Family had outwardly maintained good relations with the Gao Family, but privately they also competed against each other.
The Liu Family more than anyone wished to take the Gao Familyâs place. But before, the Gao Family had never made such a major slip-up. To be accurate, the one above was quite secure in the imperial court, and the Gao Family hadnât casually offended people, naturally maintaining control of many businesses in the capital. Even if the Liu Family was dissatisfied, they could only endure it.
Now, who knew the Gao Family would hit a brick wall.
Old Madam Liu and Senior Lady Liu were the first to agree to this decision.
âMother, Second Sister-in-law is right. We must take a gamble. I want to save my husband; no one can stop me from doing so.â Senior Lady Liu said emotionally, wiping her tears away.
Old Madam Liu, being old, couldnât bear to see her son sent to die. Now with a method, though somewhat risky, she was moved by it. She looked at Second Madam Liu and finally nodded gently, agreeing with her words.
âOld Third, Third Sister-in-law, if you utter a word about todayâs events, our whole family will never have a good life again. Make sure no one mentions it, understand!â Old Madam Liuâs voice was somewhat stern.
Third Master Liu, though startled, thought that since he didnât have to do anything himself, and could even get rid of the Gao Family and take over their shops, he would only be a fool to oppose it.
Third Madam Liu, having a timid personality, didnât dare to voice any opposition when Second Madam Liu looked at her and instinctively nodded in agreement.
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Ye Muyu had been drawing design sketches at home for several consecutive days.
Ever since Li Chunâer had worn clothes from Yonghe Clothing Shop and strolled around the capital, attracting all the young misses to take a fancy to Yongheâs clothing, the shopâs business had improved even more.
Many orders were booked up to two months in advance.
Itâs not just for young misses; even some wives of the inner residences rushed to place orders. As for the wives and young misses of merchant families, they had silver, and the clothes they wore were limited. With Yongheâs clothes being so beautiful, and attracting so many wives and young misses from official families, they all bought them to curry favor with these figures.
As a result, the stock in the shop was almost sold out in no time.
Yonghe Clothing Shop had long expanded into two storefronts, though the newly purchased second floor, still under renovation, hadnât been put into use yet.