Facing a Beauty with Shame
Yin'er seemed to guess what was going on as soon as she heard that. After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "Sister Qu, did my brother help you reserve some Spirit Herbs?"
Xiaoyaozi had taught Yin'er personally, so she could tell that Qu Feiyan's reaction made it obvious she had reserved Spirit Herbs through Shi Yue and was worried Li Qingshan might find out.
"Mm. Your brother helped me reserve three rather precious Spirit Herbs. I don't know if they were entered into the records. They were the Yin Nie Flower, Taiyin Grass, and Jade Yin Flower. Little Sister Yin'er, did you see those three Spirit Herbs?"
"I did. They seemed to be part of some big order. Li Qingshan probably won't find anything wrong. Of course, this is still very risky. If it's discovered, there'll be trouble. Sister Feiyan, you absolutely mustn't tell anyone about this." Yin'er warned her solemnly.
At that, Qu Feiyan's cheeks flushed slightly. "I just told my parents and Seventh Uncle, as well as our ancestor. They told me to keep our stories straight with you. If anything suspicious comes to light, we'll say the Spirit Stones will be delivered later. Hopefully there won't be a problem. Of course, I was in the wrong here. I hope I won't get your brother into trouble."
"So many people know already. Don't tell anyone else, or my brother will be in serious trouble. If they pin a charge of lining his own pockets on him, he won't be able to keep his position as manager."
"I know where to draw the line. Don't worry. As long as your brother isn't implicated, I'll do whatever it takes. If I get him removed from his position as manager, I really won't be able to