FID – Chapter 471

Chapter 471: How Much Has Been Done Without a Word

  Liu Yusheng spoke sincerely, without any greed or insincerity in her eyes.

  Fu Yuzheng stretched out her hands and hugged her gently.

  ”Thank you, Nannan.” This gratitude was also from the heart.

  ”The cloth dyeing shop in the capital also supplies special fabrics to the palace. I have no idea about these matters. You just need to give your orders to the shopkeeper, and don’t do the work yourself. It’s bad for your health. You need to pay special attention to your health in the early stages.”

  The little girl helped her to arrange things, rambling with her advice.

  ”Okay.” Fu Yuzheng really felt the love of these people for her. Whether it was the grandpa, the granny, or the Aunt and Uncle Liu, or even Nannan.

  Their affection was free from all impurities.

  The King’s Manor was like a strong and tight fortress. The wind and rain outside, no matter how big or wild it was, couldn’t seep in.

  The Liu family was happily preparing for the marriage.

  They were unaware of the new rumors that had started in the dark outside.

  Liu Zhixia and Feng Qingbai did not mention a word about matters outside.

  No matter what happened, the men’s shoulders were enough to bear them.

  Qian Wanjin and Shi Xianrou had already heard the good news of Yuzheng’s return. After they finished their tasks at hand, they both rushed to visit and join in the fun.

  They specially chose to visit at dinner time when everyone was in. Qian Wanjin crossed the threshold with arms akimbo and laughed boisterously.

  ”I’ve said it before, Zhixia must have conceived a baby. See, my guess is accurate!”

  ”Yes, you can go to the street and put up a stall for fortune-telling,” Liu Zhixia derided smilingly.

  ”Why should I tell others’ fortune? With my family name alone, do you think other people can afford to pay?” He dragged Shi Xianrou and squeezed in, nudging people on both sides. “Someone, take two sets of bowls and chopsticks. This Young Master is starving!”

  He completely treated the King’s Manor as his own home.

  He made the table happy.

  ”I haven’t seen you two for a long time. Have you resolved everything over at the tea plantation?” Liu Yusheng asked.

  Tea trees at the suburban tea plantation were chopped, so Xianrou found someone to do the grafting. THe trees had all come to life, but they also had to monitor their growth afterward.

  Qian Wanjin nodded. “Yeah. The tea trees are growing well. The new tea buds are very tender, and the taste is better than before.”

  Speaking of this, Qian Wanjin said smugly, “The Liu family’s side is lively. Their tea plantations can not be saved, so pandemonium and chaos has spread over the family. Their clan interests are damaged, and Liu Huai is plagued with trouble every day. Internal and external problems are enough to make Liu Huai suffer. The Liu family of the capital isn’t far from collapse.”

  Xue Qinglian sneered, “The medicine you took from me is enough to buy ten tea mountains and destroy five tea plantations. Don’t you feel embarrassed being proud of yourself?”

  The prodigal! Did he know how valuable his poison was? They were hard to find even with money!

  Qian Wanjin squinted happily. “I got rid of five tea plantations of the Liu family without spending a penny. Why should I be embarrassed?”

  Xue Qinglian immediately put his chopsticks aside, intending to give a full display of his martial arts.

  Damn this bastard! He dared to profit from him without bearing it in mind?

  ”Eat properly,” Shi Xianrou raised her eyebrows and said quietly.

  The two who were ready to fight immediately rolled down their sleeves and picked their chopsticks again.

  The elders of the Liu family were quite calm. These two people were always thundering at every turn, but rarely did they really fight it out.

  Besides, with Feng Qingbai and Shi Xianrou holding down the fort, would they dare to rebel?

  ”Xianrou, later after dinner, you and Yuzheng and Nannan help a bit in checking the dowry. See what else is there to add. The mansion renovation will be completed in another four or five days,” Grandma Liu said.

  ”Okay.”

  Several women were smothered in laughter as they dined.

  After the meal, the crowd was divided into two groups.

  Once Grandma Liu took all the women to the warehouse to count the dowry, Qian Wanjin signaled Feng Qingbai with his eyes in the hall and dragged him, Liu Zhixia and Xue Qinglian into the flower hall, leaving only Grandpa Liu and Liu Dalin staring opposite each other with nothing to do.

  ”The rumors in the capital are getting more and more prevalent, and they’re becoming factual by the second. Feng Qingbai, do you have any countermeasures?” Qian Wanjin asked the moment he took a seat.

  The women and their elders were all present, so Qian Wanjin didn’t mention this. Otherwise, they’d be upset.

  ”I’m preparing.” Feng Qingbai’s expression remained calm with the slightest sign of nervousness.

  Qian Wanjin inwardly swore. They had known each other for so long, yet he hardly saw someone’s expression change. “If you are not well prepared, why don’t I just stomp the Liu family to the bottom first? By then, even if they want to do something through rumors, it could be regarded as them using Nannan to stage a comeback.”

  Liu Zhixia shook his head first. “It’s no use stepping on the Liu family like this. They also have Consort Liu on top, and the Nanling clans have written rules for the master and branches. They pay close attention to this. Even if someone instructs them to make a comeback with Nannan, it won’t hurt them. It’s a rule for branches to obey the main family branch.”

  This rule was almost impossible to break.

  Otherwise it would be the same as fighting against all the families in Nanling.

  If a branch dared to disobey the main family branch, it would cause panic in other families. By then, all families would probably follow suit. In order to safeguard their own interests, families in the entire Nanling would unite to suppress the Liu family in Xinghua Village.

  Xue Qinglian leaned back in his chair and spoke lazily, “Just get them all killed, once and for all.”

  ”…” None of the three wanted to talk to him.

  This man had nothing to offer but poison.

  If it were that easy, did they need him to remind them? They would have done it earlier.

  And without considering the consequences.

  ”Axiu, tell us about your plan,” Liu Zhixia prodded Feng Qingbai directly.

  With Feng Qingbai’s style of action, it was impossible for him to be totally unprepared. He usually took precautions before others would think of it.

  ”There’s no hurry. Don’t pay attention to the rumors outside for the time being. Everything hasn’t reached the crucial moment yet.” Feng Qingbai laughed, but his smile did not reach the bottom of his eyes. “The Liu family wants to take the first step of collapsing through rumors, so let them go. When this chess move continues, the end result doesn’t necessarily give them what they want.”

  ”Feng Qingbai, do you already have a way to counterattack? Tell us!” Qian Wanjin scooted closer and begged for an answer.

  ”Why should I tell you? Especially you. Knowing it would only be bad.”

  Qian Wanjin was furious. He pointed at Feng Qingbai and asked the men on both sides, “What does he mean?”

  ”He means that you have no control over your mouth. Once he tells you, you’ll go out right after and tattle. You’re not trustworthy enough.” Xue Qinglian was kind enough to clarify.

  Qian Wanjin turned around and tore up with Xue Qinglian. They disliked each other at dinner, so now that no one was stopping them, they could just show their skills.

  Feng Qingbai and Liu Zhixia twisted their heads in unison and didn’t look at the two childish guys who were playing wrestling.

  ”Are you sure?” Liu Zhixia put a chessboard on the table and twisted the blind spots.

  ”I already have arrangements in place. As for the assurance, I can’t give a certainty yet. The battlefield always has to be fought to the end to know the result.” The white piece fell to the board, continuing with Feng Qingbai’s style, cautious and meticulous.

  ”How long has it been set up?”

  ”More than three months.”

  Liu Zhixia’s hand tilted and the black piece fell on the wrong square. The corners of his mouth twitched as he looked at Feng Qingbai.

  This scary guy. How many things did he do without saying a word?