Upon returning to the Lu Residence, all the guests had departed.
The next day, Lu Chi brought Fu Congxi to the side courtyard, exchanged a few words, and then hurriedly left.
Fu Congxi stayed to chat with Jin Shanyao, and learned that she had bought a shop in the capital.
He said urgently, "Boss, you can't touch those shops on Vermilion Bird Street. Everyone says they're like money-scattering boys; whoever gets involved will lose money. They've never lasted more than half a year."
"Which dental shop did you buy it from? Take me to him... He dared to cheat us; I'll make him regret it."
Seeing her exasperated expression, Jin Shanyao quickly patted her back to comfort her, "I've looked at that shop. The feng shui is a bit problematic, but not too bad... I can handle it."
Cleaning is a bit of a hassle, I'll need you to help me find some people.
Fu Congxi slapped his forehead upon hearing this, "Look at this mess! I completely forgot what you do for a living..."
After saying this, he summoned the steward and said, "Pass the word to everyone in the household to put down their work, take the cleaning tools, and come with me."
The steward withdrew as ordered, and after about half a cup of tea's time, a large group of people, carrying brooms, wooden basins, buckets, rags, and more, marched in a grand procession toward Vermilion Bird Street.
The shop was vacant, and the empty room was covered in dust.
At Fu Congxi's command, everyone got busy. She followed Jin Shanyao and said, "Boss, I have a few shops in the capital, which were part of my mother's dowry."
If you need it, I can make room for you, how about that?
Jin Shanyao walked to the area where the array was set up and casually remarked, " Vermilion Bird Street is quite nice, lots of people... and the pharmacies are all concentrated there, no need to move around."
"Okay... tell me when you want to move it. What are you looking at, boss?" Fu Congxi followed her gaze and looked up. The vermilion pillars looked fine.
Jin Shanyao stared at Mao Yan, "This owner must have offended the carpenters and bricklayers when building the house, otherwise someone wouldn't have cast Curse Technique on him."
"What is Curse Technique?" Fu Congxi asked subconsciously.
Meng Anzhi and Meng Anci also gathered around, full of curiosity.
The " Jin Shanyao Curse Technique involves burying objects in hidden places such as beams, pillars, thresholds, and walls to precisely destroy wealth, population, and family fortune. It is often seen in the actions of carpenters and bricklayers to retaliate against or secretly harm their employers.
The relationship between the owner and the carpenter is mostly one of employment. Anyone capable of using such evil magic is simply someone who hasn't agreed on the money or has offended someone. This is why, despite being in a bustling area, the shop loses money no matter what it does.
She turned to look at Xiaoli, Xiaoli lightly leaped onto the roof beam, accurately located the spot where the broken bowl was hidden, and with a swipe of its paw, the broken bowl fell down.
As the Xiaoli moved, two or three broken bowls fell to the ground and shattered into pieces, leaving Fu Congxi and the two children dumbfounded.
"Just these few broken bowls can ruin a shop," a chill suddenly ran through her; divination was truly terrifying.
"Boss... could you draw me two Talisman of Safety? I'm scared."
Jin Shanyao chuckled, "Don't you have ginkgo leaves in your purse? What are you afraid of?"
Fu Congxi in surprise, "Boss, how did you know I had ginkgo leaves in my purse? Lu Chi them to me, saying that if I encountered danger, I should shout for help towards the ginkgo leaves."
At this point, Fu Congxi couldn't help but laugh out loud, "I saw him present it to me like a precious jewel, so naturally I had to accept it carefully. Boss... you're amazing, you even know such a small thing."
"If he gives it to you, keep it safe, but remember... it can only be used once, and it can only save one person's life."
Fu Congxi reacted instantly. She grabbed Jin Shanyao's arm and exclaimed excitedly, "Boss, is this what you gave to Lu Chi? Tell me, am I right?"
Jin Shanyao's eyes were dazzled by her swaying, and she reached out to press her shoulder. "I felt sorry for him at the time, and gave him a piece out of pity."
Fu Congxi let out a howl and pounced on Jin Shanyao, his voice sticky and whiny, "Boss... Boss, I'm pitiful too, look at me."
Meng Anzhi and Meng Anci exchanged a glance, then stepped forward together and hurriedly pulled Fu Congxi out of Jin Shanyao's arms, saying in unison.
"Mrs. Lu, you're not pitiful at all... you're rolling in money."
Fu Congxi suppressed a laugh and reached out to gently stroke the tips of their noses. "You little rascals."
By the time the shop was thoroughly cleaned inside and out, the sun had already passed its 11 AM.
Jin Shanyao the shop door, took out a key and handed it to Fu Congxi, "I'll be returning home soon. I'll send a manager to take over when I get back, so please take good care of things during this time."
"Boss, you're too kind," Fu Congxi, taking the keys and putting them in his pocket. He patted his chest and said, "We're all family, there's no trouble at all."
As the two walked towards the Lu Residence, they saw the Su Household brothers waiting outside the gate.
Seeing Fu Congxi and Jin Shanyao approaching, the two hurriedly greeted them with smiles, "Cousin, Miss Jin."
Fu Congxi asked in confusion, "Why don't you go inside and wait? It's so cold standing in the wind."
"We just arrived recently. The servants told us you were in the back, so we didn't go in."
As Su Jingzhi spoke, his gaze turned to Jin Shanyao, "Miss Jin, when shall we return?"
"Do you have anything else to take care of? If so, I can wait a few days. If not, we'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."
Upon hearing this, Su Jingzhi immediately smiled and said, "In that case, let's set off tomorrow." They had come to attend the wedding banquet on behalf of the Su Household, and now that everything was settled, it was time to return home.
Upon hearing this, Fu Congxi quickly grabbed Jin Shanyao's sleeve, his brows furrowed with reluctance, "Can't you stay a few more days?"
Jin Shanyao smiled as if coaxing a child, "Be a good girl at home, I'll bring you walnuts next time I come."
Fu Congxi's cheeks flushed, but his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness. As if possessed, he blurted out, "Boss... can I go Qingzhou Prefecture with you?"
Qingzhou Prefecture??? Oh no, is this an attempt to elope? Considering Lu Chi's mind, it's no wonder Fu Congxi to be with him. Jin Shanyao narrowed her eyes and began to think of a solution.
"Here's what you'll do... When you get back tonight, get Lu Chi drunk first. After he falls asleep, steal his token and go to the stables to fetch that Black Grand Marshal '."
At three-quarters past midnight, I'll wait for you at the back gate. We'll leave the city that night, take a side road, and head north. I have an estate in Qingzhou Prefecture; you can hide there for half a year until things calm down...
"Cough cough..." Fu Congxi coughed repeatedly, choking on her saliva. She kept patting the arm that Jin Shanyao. "I was just saying it casually... just saying it casually."
"Ah... you're not going to elope? Or do you want to run away with the baby? If so, you'll have to wait another year. Judging from your face, you won't have a child until next year."
Write to me then, and I'll hide you away again. When the child is five, let him come to the Lu Residence on his own, point at Lu Chi, and curse him as a heartless man. What do you think?
"Boss... have you packed your luggage? Do you need my help? Are you leaving tomorrow?" Fu Congxi pulled Jin Shanyao and walked towards the side courtyard.
The Su Household brothers were petrified. Had they overheard something they shouldn't have?