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"Actually, shortly after you reported the case, the Government Office uncovered the truth," the Constable said. "But it's the Liu Family—who would dare to touch them? Not long after, the Liu Family sent someone to meet with the Magistrate. The case was then dragged out."
Six Yang was already aware of what happened next. The Liu Family not only sent someone to see the Magistrate but also dispatched people to visit the prison. After their departure, the Magistrate stalled the investigation, and those men in black collectively committed suicide in their cells.
Liu Susu! It was indeed her!
Anger surged within Six Yang as he felt a deep hatred for Liu Susu.
This woman had first seduced his elder brother, attempting to ruin his brother's relationship with his Sister-in-law. Then she kidnapped his Sister-in-law, and now she had even brought murder to his doorstep!
The phrase "Rule of Law" seemed tailor-made for her.
Noticing Six Yang's grim expression, the Constable mistakenly thought he was frightened and felt a twinge of sympathy. He comforted him, saying, "Brother Six, we common folk can't compete with those powerful officials. You should be more careful in the future and avoid provoking them."
"Thank you for your advice, Brother. I will remember it," Six Yang replied politely, though he had no intention of letting this matter go.
After a few more words of persuasion, seeing that Six Yang's expression had returned to normal, the Constable breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he had come to terms with it. Offending the Liu Family was tantamount to courting death.
"I've heard that Liu Susu is the apple of her parents' eyes; Liu Chancellor and his wife treat her like a precious gem and indulge her in everything, which has led to her current character," the Constable remarked disdainfully.
Look at that—this is what the daughter of a Prime Minister does; her actions are even worse than those of ordinary families. One wonders what kind of family teachings the Liu Family has.
Six Yang asked, "I’ve heard that Liu Chancellor is usually just and stern. How could he allow Liu Susu to act so arrogantly?"
Isn't it customary to keep a low profile and act discreetly?
"The Liu Family's status is what it is; even if Liu Susu entered the palace, she would be more esteemed than some neglected princes or princesses. What could the Liu Family possibly fear doing?"
The Constable chuckled and said, "However, this time it was Lady Liu who stepped forward; perhaps Liu Chancellor didn't want to appear himself for fear of losing face! After all, which family wouldn't feel ashamed to have a daughter who dares to order murders?"
Six Yang thought to himself that this man had no idea about her other disgraceful deeds. If he knew, he would probably find it even more outrageous.
“Is the Liu Family really going to let Liu Susu run wild? Aren't they afraid she'll cause a big mess?” Liu Yang said. “After all, there are many influential people in the capital. We can only endure being bullied like this. If she offends someone powerful, they won't be as weak as us.”
The Constable replied, “Who knows? If something like that happens, we’ll just sit back and enjoy the show, watching them tear each other apart!”
They both laughed, and Liu Yang filled the Constable's cup again. After another round of drinks, the Constable became a bit tipsy and staggered off to leave.
Liu Yang relayed all the information he had gathered to Ye Xiaohan, concluding, “I heard that because of this incident, Liu Susu was lectured by Liu Chancellor when she got home and was locked up by Old Madam. She won’t be able to step outside for a month.”
Ye Xiaohan scoffed, “Locked up in the luxurious Minister's Residence for a month? What a severe punishment! I've never heard of such a harsh consequence!”
Hiring assassins and forcing others to commit suicide, yet all she gets is house arrest to reflect on her actions—truly, the Liu Family lives up to its reputation as an aristocratic clan!
Thinking back on how Liu Susu had been constantly stirring trouble for her during this time, using various means to harm her while she had no way to retaliate, Ye Xiaohan felt a surge of frustration.
If it weren't for her good luck in encountering kind-hearted people who came to her aid several times, she would have already become just another notch in Liu Susu's belt, buried six feet under.
Seeing Ye Xiaohan’s displeased expression, Liu Yang could easily guess what was on her mind.
It was no wonder Ye Xiaohan was so angry; even he felt infuriated despite not being directly involved.
However, expressing his thoughts at that moment would only add fuel to the fire. It wouldn’t help Ye Xiaohan calm down; instead, it might worsen her mood.
So, Liu Yang suppressed his own irritation and comforted Ye Xiaohan, “As long as we have our lives intact, we need not worry about the rest! Sister-in-law, don’t let it get to you; getting upset only makes things worse. The one who should be happy is that woman, Liu Susu!”
Ye Xiaohan took a deep breath and steadied her emotions. She knew this principle well; it was just sometimes hard to control her feelings when they surged.
“Don’t worry; I won’t let a mere Liu Susu ruin my health,” Ye Xiaohan said with a cold smile. “I’m just waiting for the day I can strike back at her and make her experience the pain I’ve endured. I can’t wait to see what expression she’ll have then!”
Indeed, Liu Susu had completely provoked Ye Xiaohan’s wrath.
Having endured for so long, Liu Susu only became more audacious. Time and again, she set traps for her, even attempting to take her life on several occasions. Ye Xiaohan could no longer avoid trouble; she could no longer swallow her anger.
Moreover, this was not merely a matter of pride; it was a serious threat to her safety.
"Since the Government Office cannot stand up for the wronged citizens, I will have to take matters into my own hands!" Ye Xiaohan's expression darkened. Liu Susu's actions had reached a point that she could no longer tolerate.
Liuyang nodded in agreement. "It's time to teach her a lesson, to let her know what she can and cannot do! Sister-in-law, just tell me what you need to do."
A real lesson, not just a cover-up for the Liu Family.
The seeds of hatred had already been sown; it seemed this feud could not be resolved peacefully.
While Ye Xiaohan waited for the right moment, she also had to keep herself busy with work.
The restaurant was bustling with business; as the number of customers increased, so did their demands. The existing menu could no longer satisfy their needs, and they requested new dishes.
The customers' requests were the direction in which the restaurant needed to progress.
Ye Xiaohan thought it necessary to create some new recipes. This time, however, she would not do everything herself but would instead share the methods with Liuyang and let him take charge.
Coincidentally, Liuyang was quite interested. When Ye Xiaohan offered to teach him, he learned diligently.
The key to creating recipes lay in constant experimentation. This required not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills. So during his free time, Liuyang would rush to the kitchen and observe the chefs' techniques, extracting the skills he needed.
Liuyang was quick-witted and eager to learn, making rapid progress; he showed noticeable improvements almost every time.
Ye Xiaohan praised Liuyang for his efforts, which motivated him to study even harder.
Aside from the restaurant, there were also issues with the Ready-to-Wear Store.
If she went out, Ye Xiaohan would be worried about her booming business, fearing that she might be targeted with envy by her competitors. But in reality, she truly was troubled by the overwhelming success of her business.
After discussing with Xia Zhanggui, they had decided to produce limited editions and control the quantity of ready-to-wear items. However, there were simply too many wealthy people in the capital; even limited editions amounted to a significant number. After all, to maintain rarity, they had to control the production.
But who said that after limiting the quantity of one style, they couldn't develop new styles?
With the recent management efforts, the store's reputation spread rapidly, bringing in more customers and new opportunities.
They hired several Tailor Masters, all of whom were women. This was Ye Xiaohan's intention. She always hoped to help more women within her limited capacity.
In this world, the preference for sons over daughters deprived women of many rights; sometimes they couldn't even live as human beings.
Since Ready-to-Wear Store began hiring female workers, it provided these women with a chance to earn money. The economy is the foundation of everything. Only when women held tangible silver in their hands could they breathe a little easier.
Ye Xiaohan trained these female workers, and the store's original Tailor Master also came to assist. Her standards were strict; any ready-to-wear item that did not meet her requirements was destroyed. This made the female workers a bit fearful of her.
Although Ye Xiaohan only supervised from the side and did not personally work on the garments, just managing everything kept her as busy as a spinning top.
By the time she returned home, exhausted, she saw Wang Wu back and playing with Liu Qi in the yard.
Upon seeing Ye Xiaohan return, Wang Wu stood up, saluted her, and then took out a letter from his pocket, presenting it with both hands. "Miss Ye, this is a letter from the general that has just arrived for you."
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