"Stole them?"
Jiang Yourning's eyelid twitched.
"Yeah. You know how stingy my father is. Besides, I've stolen from him plenty of times, and I've never been caught. Just have your little maid simmer them for you to drink. Don't worry."
Chu Lange chuckled without a care and added, "All you need to do is drink them as soon as possible and destroy the evidence. Even if Father notices something missing from his little private treasury one day, he won't be able to get it back."
"What a devoted daughter you are. But my five elements are short on metal, so next time you come to check on me, remember to bring some hard currency. That's the real tonic for me."
Jiang Yourning gave Chu Lange a thumbs-up.
Still, the gifts were already here, and she wouldn't be the one getting beaten if anyone found out. Naturally, she had no reason to refuse them.
"I know! That's why I brought you some of the silver I've earned these past two days, too."
Chu Lange swept her hand grandly, and Yuan Ye came over carrying a small chest.
Inside was a small box of silver sycees. There weren't many, but they looked to be worth a few hundred taels.
"Now that's my best friend! Lange, you're far too good to me."
Jiang Yourning could never turn up her nose at any amount of silver. She immediately hugged Chu Lange's arm and nuzzled against it, delighted beyond measure.
"Of course!"
Chu Lange nodded proudly, then grabbed Jiang Yourning's arm, impatience returning to her eyes.
"Oh, right. I've already secured a place for that beauty salon we talked about opening. Come take a look with me now, then we can head to the palace early together.
You haven't visited in days. Mother has been