NFBE Chapter 470 Something happened
Chapter 470 Something happened
After sending people to keep an eye on Liu Zhilan for several days, Yu Wan saw that Liu Zhilan rarely left the house, so she completely forgot about her.
The Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream from Chunshui Pavilion is selling so well this time that pre-orders are almost overflowing. Yu Wan is also worried that the business is so good that some people are jealous and might try some tricks in secret, so she keeps an eye on the workshop every day.
However, on this day, Yu Wan took Xi Zhu out of Yun Mansion to Chunshui Pavilion. When they arrived at Chunshui Pavilion, they found that the entrance of the workshop was surrounded by a crowd of people, and the noise was deafening.
Yu Wanxin's expression changed slightly, and she quickly stepped forward.
Xizhu called out "Excuse me" and led the way, finally managing to squeeze to the front of the crowd.
Yu Wan then saw several stern-faced officials standing at the entrance of the workshop, loudly proclaiming some kind of seizure order.
Yu Wan was very surprised and quickly stepped forward: "What happened?"
Although everyone in Shengjing knew that the current emperor's favorite, Vice Minister Yun, had a wife, Yu Wan rarely attended banquets, rarely showed her face, and few people knew what she looked like.
She doesn't usually rely on Yun Shang's influence when doing things. Apart from the shopkeepers and a few close employees, no one else in her shops knows that the owner is the wife of the Vice Minister.
The shopkeepers knew about this, but they were instructed by Yu Wan not to easily tell anyone.
Their mistress was different from ordinary women; she did not rely on men.
But just now, when the officials were about to seal up Chunshui Pavilion, the manager pulled one of the officials aside and mentioned it, but the official did not believe it.
These officials were all newly appointed, and they didn't recognize Yu Wan.
Seeing that her clothes, though not exactly shabby, were not exactly luxurious either, he found it increasingly hard to believe that she was the wife of the high-ranking Vice Minister.
The wife of the Second Grand Secretary is a person of the highest rank; how could she possibly be out in public doing business?
An official glared impatiently at Yu Wan and said gruffly, "Stop playing dumb! Someone reported that Chunshui Pavilion is producing and selling counterfeit goods, harming the people. The higher-ups have ordered it to be shut down. If you know what's good for you, get out of the way!"
Yu Wan's eyes darkened, and she frowned, saying, "There must be some misunderstanding here. I am the owner of Chunshui Pavilion. We would never do something like making or selling counterfeit goods."
Moreover, they have no reason to produce or sell counterfeit goods.
The best-selling product at Chunshui Pavilion right now is the Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream. The ingredients aren't particularly expensive, and the recipe is Yu Wan's own.
Worried about making mistakes due to the large number of orders, Yu Wan made a point of checking them every day, confident that nothing would go wrong.
Yu Wan remained calm, looked directly into the officer's eyes, and said methodically, "Sir, you said someone reported us for manufacturing and selling counterfeit goods. Who reported us, and do you have any evidence?"
The officers seemed surprised that Yu Wan remained so calm in the face of such a situation. After a moment of astonishment, they grew increasingly impatient.
Just as they were about to offer an excuse, Yu Wan said unhurriedly, "The first thing the new emperor did after ascending the throne was to crack down on corrupt officials who abuse their power. If I remember correctly, not long ago, Vice Minister Yun issued a new decree concerning government officials."
"One of the rules is that officials must have solid evidence when handling cases and cannot arbitrarily enforce the law based on one-sided statements. If they violate this rule, they will be punished with caning at the very least, and at worst, they will be dismissed from their posts, right?"
"Are you officials in such a hurry to shut down my workshop because you intend to disobey the new order?"
Upon hearing this, the officers' faces turned pale and then red.
This new decree has only been in effect for a short time, how could the owner of a rouge shop know so much about it?
The officers exchanged glances, and they all saw surprise and apprehension in each other's eyes.
The new decree has not yet been widely publicized to the public. All that is known at present is that she is likely the daughter of an official, meaning that this woman is most likely a female relative of an official.
Thinking of this, the officers' attitude towards Yu Wan improved considerably.
The leading officer chuckled twice, his tone softening considerably: "We are just following orders. Since you put it that way, we don't want to make things difficult for you."
"The person who reported Chunshui Pavilion should still be at the yamen right now. Come with us."
Yu Wan nodded calmly: "Alright, it's good to go to the yamen and clarify things."
She turned around and comforted the worried manager and staff of Chunshui Pavilion, then took Xizhu and followed the officials to the yamen.
They arrived at the county government office in Shengjing City.
Upon entering the yamen, Yu Wan immediately noticed a woman sitting on a chair in the main hall, sobbing. Her face was covered with a white cloth, completely obscuring her features, leaving only her eyes visible.
The officer glanced at the woman and said to the officer beside him, "Go and report to the lord that the owner of Chunshui Pavilion has been brought in, and the case can be heard."
A moment later, a middle-aged man dressed in the robes of a county magistrate strode into the hall. His gaze swept over Yu Wan and the woman before he sat down at the desk with a stern face.
He slammed the gavel down and said sternly, "Who is there in the hall? State your name."
Given Yu Wan's status and rank, she did not need to kneel before the county magistrate, so she only slightly curtsied and said, "Your Excellency, I am the owner of Chunshui Pavilion."
The woman with her face covered slowly rose, walked into the hall, and knelt down with a thud. Her voice choked with sobs as she said, "Your Honor, I am Sun San Niang."
The magistrate nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the petition on the table. He asked, "Sun San Niang, you have accused Chun Shui Ge of producing and selling counterfeit goods, which caused your face to ulcerate. Please tell me in detail the cause and effect of this matter."
Sun Sanniang sobbed, wiping away her tears with her handkerchief, and cried out, "Yes, sir."
Three days ago, the woman bought a box of Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream at Chunshui Pavilion.
"I had always heard of the miraculous effects of this Jade Skin Cream, so I thought I'd buy some to try. Who would have thought that after using it for only a few days, my face would start to turn red and itchy, and then, dense pustules would appear, festering so badly..."
"My lord, you must do justice for this woman!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Wan couldn't help but glance at the woman.
The magistrate frowned, looked at Sun San Niang, and said, "Take off your veil and let me see you."
Sun San Niang seemed to hesitate for a long time, struggling internally, before slowly raising her hand and tremblingly tearing off the veil from her face.
A horrific face, covered in pustules and swelling, appeared in everyone's sight.
Such a face was enough to make even the county magistrate and the officials beside him gasp in shock.
Yu Wan's heart skipped a beat.
It wasn't for any other reason, but out of sympathy for Sun San Niang.
Judging from Sun San Niang's facial features, it's easy to see that she must have originally been exceptionally beautiful. But now, her once lovely face has become like this; for a woman who loves beauty, it's truly cruel.
The magistrate looked at Yu Wan and asked, "Owner of Chunshui Pavilion, what is your explanation for this?"
A hint of pity flashed in Yu Wan's eyes. She then looked up at the magistrate and said calmly, "Sir, the Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream from Chunshui Pavilion has sold over a thousand bottles so far. My family and I use it every day, and there have never been any problems in all this time."
"I can guarantee that the Hibiscus Jade Skin Cream itself is without any problems."