FID – Chapter 510

Chapter 510: This Is My Forte

  Whoever Feng Qingbai wanted to deal with would only have to suffer.

  They’d have nowhere to run.

  In particular, his methods were insidious and cunning.

  Originally, happenings in the palace rarely flowed outside, and no one dared to spread it out easily, so as not to cause death to themselves.

  But this time, it seemed that someone deliberately let the cat out of the bag.

  In just a few days, it was already known all over the city.

  In the streets and alleys, people’s heads hanging in front of Consort Liu’s bed were discussed animatedly everywhere.

  At first, the people also guessed who would dare to do this kind of prank in the palace, but the result of these guesses gradually grew crooked.

  In the end, it actually developed in the direction of a ghost theory.

  The mostly believed version was that Consort Liu has done too many evil deeds, and this was her retribution.

  God couldn’t stand watching, so he specially picked up the people around her to admonish her and to warn her to stop.

  Even the four elders of the Liu family had heated discussions about this matter when they were idle.

  ”Speaking of this matter, is it really because God can no longer stand watching, so he used his divine power to punish Consort Liu?”

  Chen Xiulan shook her head. “It’s probably not. If it’s as mysterious as it’s claimed, why didn’t he punish Consort Liu earlier, and only scared her a bit now? His punishment came too late.”

  As someone who knew the inside story, Liu Yusheng and Fu Yuzheng looked at each other and stroked their foreheads.

  Her mother must really abhor Consort Liu to the extent that she would say her retribution came too late.

  This showed that Concubine Liu was a downright failure as a human being. Otherwise, how could someone who has never even seen her hate her so much?

  Therefore, what Feng Qingbai did was all to eliminate harm for the people! He was right.

  Meanwhile, Grandma Liu was in the process of refuting Chen Xiulan’s words, “Why is it impossible? Why is it so mysterious? Where is the palace? Experts are like clouds. Despite the guards with swords everywhere in the palace, how tight do you think the defense is? In a tightly guarded place, can ordinary people sneak in? I say even God can’t stomach her actions, so she is punished. That’s what she deserves!”

  The two exchanged spiteful notions about this matter, so Grandpa Liu and Liu Dalin got up quietly, away from the two people. They picked up the chessboard and walked somewhere again.

  Retribution or not, in the end, Consort Liu was punished, which was a favorable thing.

  Hence, no matter who rectified Consort Liu, there was no need to investigate the truth.

  They just had to know deep inside.

  Besides, it was the nature of old ladies to gossip, but they, the gentlemen, weren’t interested in joining such fun.

  Instead of discussing that, they’d better play a game of chess, kill and fly on the board.

  Of course, there were gentlemen who were their opposites and preferred to gossip, such as Qian Wanjin.

  Not long after hearing the news, Qian Wanjin ran over and dragged Liu Yusheng to release a generous speech and express his excitement.

  Consort Liu was the backbone of the Liu family in the capital. If she collapsed, the Liu family would have no support. They’d just be like a pool of mud. Wouldn’t they be at his, Qian Wanjin’s, mercy by then?

  The mere thought of it, the mere picture of that, made someone so refreshed and in a jovial mood.

  After finishing his speech, Qian Wanjin inched closer to Liu Yusheng’s side. “Liu Yusheng, whisper it to me. Did Feng Qingbai do this?”

  ”Why are you asking?” Liu Yusheng asked amusingly.

  Qian Wanjin slapped his thigh and said, “If he did it, I’ll invite him to the Wanjin Restaurant for a sumptuous meal. I’ll let him order as much food as he wants and let him drink as much wine as he wants! Let him keep on going!”

  Liu Yusheng’s face twitched.

  Only Qian Wanjin could say such a thing. Besides, what would he continue doing?

  He was such a young master who enjoyed joining in the fun. He feared that the world wasn’t chaotic, so the more chaos there was, the more excited he got.

  ”Is it him or not, Liu Yusheng?” Seeing Liu Yusheng ignoring him, Qian Wanjin didn’t give up, pestering her and asking non-stop, “Just tell me once, just this time. I will definitely not ask you again in the future! Are you going to tell me? Am I right? Oh, just say it. Can’t you even tell me secretly even once?”

  To ferret out an answer, he almost shook his head while holding Liu Yusheng’s thigh.

  It made Liu Yusheng in between tears and laughter.

  She patted his head and swatted him further away. “Sit down, haven’t you been weaned yet? How old are you now, yet you’re still acting coquettish with others? Aren’t you ashamed of yourself? If Xianrou were to see it, where are you going to put your old face?”

  Qian Wanjin immediately sat up straight and shouted, “What old face? This Young Master is a little white face! He’s white, tender and handsome!”

  ”Yeah, yeah, you’re so handsome that nobody can tear their eyes off of you.” Liu Yusheng was defeated.

  Qian Wanjin raised his chin in satisfaction.

  ”You came here just in time. I have something to discuss with you. I was going to find you.”

  ”What’s the matter? Say it.”

  ”The Liu family has brought in a massive order of new fabrics. Do you know about this?”

  ”I’ve known about it for a long time. When doing business, you must know yourself and your enemy before you can win a hundred battles. Not to mention such a big thing, even who dropped a hair in the Liu family, I know them all.”

  Liu Yusheng pinched herself to force herself to put on a serious expression.

  When talking to Qian Wanjin, your expression must be controlled. Otherwise you wouldn’t be able to hold back.

  ”Their family bought this batch of fabric with the intention of pulling down Yuzheng and replacing her with their family as the top special fabric supplier for the concubine registry ceremony. I’ve thought of ways to deal with them, but I need you to step up to assist.”

  ”What do you want me to do?”

  ”Talk business with the Liu family and play psychological warfare.”

  ”No problem, this is my forte!” Qian Wanjin patted his chest and swore.

  Even if he couldn’t, he had the old fox behind him, and with the old fox’s father, business tactics were easy peasy.

  The Liu family was really beneath his attention.

  Didn’t he force the Liu family to jump and march now?

  ”Talk to me about the specifics. How will I go about it? Tell me, so I can be prepared.”

  ”It’s not time yet, just wait a few more days.”

  ”Why do you have to wait?” Qian Wanjin was a little anxious. When it came to going against the Liu family, he couldn’t hold back his excitement.

  Liu Yusheng pursed her lips and smiled. “If we approach them now, they will think that we are impatient and that we will be at a disadvantage if we ask for help. If we wait a few days, the situation will be different. Then they will beg us to do business. You must profit at their expense, understand?”

  ”Okay, I’ll listen to you.” Qian Wanjin relaxed. He raised the teapot next to him, poured himself a cup of tea, and sipped it slowly. “This time the Liu family directed their thoughts on the special-grade fabrics. I reckon, one is to suppress Yuzheng as well as the Xinliu Manor, and their second main purpose is for the previously postponed royal merchant campaign.”

  Liu Yusheng remembered what Qian Wanjin said.

  She had heard Yuzheng mention before that after the selection of special suppliers in February, the selection of royal merchants should be the next one in April.

  However, after the imperial exam was over, she hadn’t heard about any movement related to the royal merchants campaign.

  It turned out that it was postponed.