"There really is a hidden chamber!"
Zhou Chu couldn’t help but express his amazement when he saw Chen Jie actually pushing the wall.
Xiao Hu also widened his eyes in curiosity, eager to see what lay beyond the wall.
Mudan gave a light pat on her chest, scared to death. If she had deceived Grandpa Chen, the consequences wouldn’t have been good!
At least she had bet correctly this time.
With this thought, Mudan’s eyes lit up, wondering if she could get the chance to serve Grandpa Chen. Using her beauty, even if she couldn’t become the principal wife, becoming a concubine would still mean wealth and status.
At the very least, it was much better than marrying some poor farmer back home.
Mudan preferred to be a rich man’s concubine rather than a poor man’s wife, displaying her preference for wealth over poverty in vivid detail.
Of course, such people were not uncommon; there was a saying, "Every man for himself and the Devil takes the hindmost." To expect people like her to overcome their greed was impossible.
But such people could be of use, as long as you were powerful enough.
There are many kinds of women, like one’s own wife, the epitome of a virtuous wife and loving mother. Treat her well, and she will be with you for life, through poverty or wealth.
Then there was the likes of Huang Wan’er, who loved fiercely and crazily, unrestrained and passionate.
And, of course, there were those like Cuiju and Mudan, who despised poverty, loved wealth, and were vain.
All of this was quite normal. Every woman had her own aspirations and desires. Su Yunjin liked to support her husband and educate her children, preferring a peaceful life, while Huang Wan’er loved freedom.
Both these women had their own characteristics and both attracted Chen Jie.
Chen Jie pushed hard against the wall in front of him. The wall was specially made, with steel plates embedded and a mechanism installed, only someone with Energy Transformation Level strength could push it. No wonder Zhou Chu couldn’t manage it.
Soon the wall was turned open, and Zhou Chu and Xiao Hu both looked into the secret chamber.
Only Mudan kept her head down. At that moment, Chen Jie also let go and turned to look at the completely opened hidden chamber. Inside was a small room, furnished with exquisitely crafted gold and silverware, and jewelry.
The small space appeared dazzlingly opulent with its display. Chen Jie turned to look at Zhou Chu and Xiao Hu, who both had faces full of curiosity.
Only Mudan stood there, head lowered.
Chen Jie curiously asked Mudan, "Why don’t you look up?"
Mudan replied, "Such secrets should be seen by masters, not something slaves like me should witness."
Hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Interesting, you’re not curious?"
Mudan answered, "Not curious."
Chen Jie looked at Mudan, "Really?"
Mudan replied, "When I entered the house, I was instructed, ’Look only at what you should, and not at what you shouldn’t; the less you know, the longer you’ll live.’"
Chen Jie said with a smile, "Wait here, don’t let anyone in. I’ll take care of what I promised you once I’m out."
"Thank you, Grandpa Chen."
Mudan indeed was quick-witted, immediately changing her way of addressing him, calling him Grandpa Chen!
Only one’s own household slaves would call their master Grandpa Chen, and she knew how to climb the social ladder.
Chen Jie didn’t say more but instead looked at Zhou Chu and Xiao Hu, "Let’s go inside and take a look."
Both immediately replied, "Yes!"
As they entered the small secret chamber, Chen Jie estimated that it measured around three square meters and was very cramped, filled with gold and silver.
At this time, Zhou Chu squatted down and began fiddling with the items, "Hall Master, these are all valuable, look at this agate."
Chen Jie crouched down as well upon hearing this and roughly estimated the gold and silver ingots to be slightly under twenty thousand taels.
Then there were various rare gemstones and jewelry.
Chen Jie looked at them and then instructed Zhou Chu, "Old Zhou, pick out two pieces."
Old Zhou chuckled and said, "Heh heh, I just need to pick one for my wife."
Chen Jie himself began to select from among the jewelry and ornaments, while Xiao Hu stood aside. Chen Jie said, "Hu Zi, what are you pondering? Pick two to give to a woman in the future."
Xiao Hu replied, "I don’t have a woman; I don’t need them."
"My foolish Hu Zi, how can there be something you don’t need?"
As Zhou Chu rummaged through the pile of jewelry, he quickly took a liking to a beautiful necklace, inlaid entirely with gemstones and appearing quite valuable.
Zhou Chu declared, "This one is mine."
Chen Jie glanced at it and said, "Don’t you want to take a couple more?"
Zhou Chu replied, "No need, too many and the wife won’t cherish them. This one is perfect to take back to my shrew!"
Chen Jie asked, "What, she still gives you a hard time?"
Zhou Chu retorted, "She wouldn’t dare! Not to brag, but now at home even my Father-in-law speaks politely to me."
Chen Jie laughed upon hearing this, and Zhou Chu continued with a smile, "Using this to please my wife will make her happy. In the years before I made it, she endured a lot of disdain with me. Now that I’m successful, I can’t forget the kindness of those years."
Chen Jie commented, "You’re quite loyal and righteous, aren’t you!"
Chen Jie then resumed looking through the precious pieces and found a green hairpin crafted out of gold and jade.
The elegant green hairpin with golden patterns appeared elegant, noble, dignified, and generous.
This hairpin would certainly suit his wife, surely highlighting her demeanor, and the housekeeper should not wear too much gold or silver ornamentation—it’s vulgar.
Thinking this, Chen Jie also noticed a stunning ruby anklet, adorned with rubies and gold chains. If this were to adorn Huang Wan’er’s jade feet, it would indeed be filled with allure.