The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Chapter 88 Pure Friendship

"Oh? Miss Ji, what brand of face powder did you use today? Your skin is so delicate."

The group of people received the order and headed out of the mansion. Today's banquet was quite a feast for the eyes. First, Ren Yinxue was humiliated, and then they watched the Crown Prince put on a great show.

Everyone felt that the gift was well worth it, and they were still discussing the day's events as they walked away.

Suddenly, a young lady from some unknown family looked at Ji Zhiyun's face in surprise and asked a question.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Ji Zhiyun with curiosity. Several young ladies who were nearby also showed surprise. "Yes, Miss Ji's skin is so good."

"Miss Ji, why don't you let the ladies know about any good stuff you have?"

Hearing the cacophony of voices, Ji Zhiyun proudly raised her chin. Her maid, Meimei, immediately chimed in:

"My young lady is not wearing makeup today."

Everyone was surprised. Ji Zhiyun was already beautiful, but now her skin was even more delicate and smooth, and she looked even more fresh and refined without makeup.

The surrounding ladies cast envious glances, and one of them, dressed in pink, couldn't help but ask:

"Miss Ji, what skincare products do you usually use? How do you manage to keep your skin so healthy?"

Ji Zhiyun smiled slightly and replied, "Nothing special, just some ordinary skincare products."

“Miss Ji, don’t be modest! Tell us quickly, all the ladies want to know!” another woman said with a smile.

Seeing that she couldn't refuse, Ji Zhiyun said softly, "Actually, this was a gift from Princess Yongle. I only used it for two or three days, and my skin became so good."

Some people clearly don't believe it; it's obvious today that Ji Zhiyun is trying to befriend Su Fuying, probably just trying to flatter her.

But some people couldn't help but ask curiously, "Really?"

Ji Nannan replied without hesitation, "Of course, why don't you try it yourself?"

Try it? How do you try it? You don't know anything, so what are you trying?

It seems that Ji Zhiyun probably doesn't know either, so she's too lazy to waste her breath.

For a while, everyone's eyes kept glancing at Su Fuying, wanting to go up and ask her, but also feeling a little scared.

Finally, a younger woman in yellow couldn't hold back any longer. She thought to herself that she hadn't offended Su Fuying today, so she should be able to ask her.

“Yong, Princess Yongle.”

The woman stepped forward timidly and spoke.

Su Fuying raised an eyebrow. "Hmm?"

Seeing Su Fuying's indifferent attitude, the woman also had second thoughts, but thinking that she had already come this far, it wouldn't hurt to ask one more question.

"I wonder what the princess gave to Miss Ji? Could you please tell me?"

Su Fuying smiled. "You mean this?"

He then took out a porcelain bottle from his person. "Here, this is for you. Apply it to your face after cleansing it every morning and evening, and you'll see results in a day."

The woman in yellow was somewhat flattered, staring at the white jar but not daring to take it. However, Su Fuying simply stuffed it into her arms.

Before they could react, Su Fuying continued, "This stuff was bought at Renhetang in the south of the city. It's a bit pricey, but it's very effective. If you like it, hurry up and buy it; it's limited every day."

The woman's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for everyone present to hear. Looking at what the woman in yellow was holding, they all regretted not asking first.

"May I ask, Princess, how much silver is this humble servant?"

Su Fuying looked at the young lady who had spoken, a smile still on her face, "Twenty taels."

Twenty taels of silver is not much for all the legitimate daughters present today, who receive a substantial monthly allowance.

Having received the answer and feeling reassured, everyone was now eager to go out and buy a jar to try it out.

However, when they rushed to Renhetang, they were told that the moisturizing cream had already been sold out.

"How could they be sold out?"

Some people didn't believe it, but then a refined-looking man came out and said, "This morning, several ladies came to buy some. We only sell ten cans a day. We're out for today, so please come again tomorrow."

After saying that, he remembered the letter and added, "This is only for the first three days. After that, we will sell twenty jars a day, each jar for fifty taels of silver."

"Fifty taels? You're robbing me!"

"That's right, fifty taels can buy a jar of the finest rouge at Linglong Pavilion. Let's go, let's not take it."

As people gradually dispersed, Gu Qibai felt a little nervous, but thinking of Fusu's usually calm face, he felt somewhat at ease.

Su Fuying returned in Ji Zhiyun's carriage. Seeing that no one was around, Ji Zhiyun finally couldn't help but ask curiously, "Princess, did His Highness the Crown Prince have your involvement?"

Su Fuying glanced at her indifferently, without saying a word, but her eyes said it all.

Ji Zhiyun became even more excited, "Please tell me quickly, what happened? I'm so curious!"

"How much silver did you just give?"

"what?"

Ji Zhiyun often felt that she couldn't keep up with Su Fuying's mind, wondering what this had gotten into.

Su Fuying looked at the maid Meimei beside her.

Ji Zhiyun then understood, and said indifferently, "It wasn't much money. Since your maid wasn't around, and you always need to give a reward for delivering the imperial decree, I had Meimei say a few nice words for you."

Su Fuying's gaze fell on Ji Zhiyun's face, her bright eyes now filled with curiosity and admiration.

After a moment, he slowly spoke:

“They originally wanted to harm me, but I escaped and unexpectedly saw the Crown Prince and Su Wan’er having an affair in the backyard. So I used a little trick to lure them into the room.”

Actually, she deliberately went to find the two of them, knowing they would definitely find a secluded place to be lovey-dovey, so it didn't take her much effort.

As for how she got there, she knocked them out one by one and carried them over; it was exhausting for her.

Of course, these things can't be said openly.

"Hmph, I knew there was something wrong with the bowl of water they gave you. Luckily you're alright, Princess. You're so clever."

After her initial indignation, Ji Zhiyun looked at Su Fuying with a face full of excitement. The latter sighed, thinking, "This Miss Ji looks so dashing, but she's acting a bit silly."

When they returned to the manor, Su Wan'er had not yet returned, and the manor was peaceful and quiet.

It was autumn dusk, and the yellow sunset shone on a pile of withered yellow leaves in the yard.

When Biluo saw her return, she started chattering and complaining to her.

Shadow Two scratched his head, trying to explain, but couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Su Fuying watched the two bickering with a faint smile, when suddenly, a strange thought surfaced in her mind.

The way they looked at the two of them could no longer be innocent.

"Miss, the master requests your presence."

The servant outside announced the news, which surprised Su Fuying somewhat. So fast?

Presumably, the Crown Prince is busy returning to the palace to discuss countermeasures with the Empress, so he wouldn't have time to take care of Su Wan'er. Therefore, she had no choice but to return on her own.

Just as I reached the entrance to the hall, a teacup flew straight at me.

"Click."

Su Fuying calmly turned her head to dodge, and the teacup fell to the ground and shattered.