Upon hearing Zhao Cheng's self-introduction, Murong Tie's expression hardened, and he instinctively took two steps towards the inner room.

"You're Zhao Cheng?"

"What, doesn't it look like it?"

Zhao Cheng didn't continue speaking with Murong Tie, but instead called out to the outside, "Li Guanyu!"

Li Guanyu stepped through the gaps between the fallen attendants and entered the inner room.

Zhao Cheng asked, "Did you know before he barged in?"

Li Guanyu said, "I know. He insisted on having the best private room in our Oriental Restaurant. I told him that the young master should discuss serious matters inside, but he wouldn't listen to my advice. A restaurant should welcome customers and make money through harmony. Besides, he is the eldest son of the Murong family. I can't stop him and I can't afford to offend him."

“You did nothing wrong.” Zhao Cheng nodded to Li Guanyu, then looked at Murong Tie and said, “Since you know we are discussing serious matters, it is wrong of you, Young Master, to insist on barging in.”

Murong Tie said, "What right or wrong? I'm not here to reason with you! Now that I've seen you, there's no need to say anything more. It's all in the wine."

As she spoke, Murong Tie looked at Li Guanyu and said, "Go and get us some wine utensils. I want to have a few drinks with the young prime minister!"

Upon hearing this, not only Li Guanyu but also Zhao Cheng were stunned.

Why is this person so self-righteous?

Can't you tell that other people don't like you?

Seeing Li Guanyu's strange expression, Murong Tie urged, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and get it!"

"Brother, this kid..." Zhao Zhan slammed his hand on the table and stood up.

Zhao Cheng raised his hand to interrupt him, saying, "Young Master, my fourth son's affairs are urgent tonight, so it's not convenient. Tomorrow night I'll host a banquet for you in this private room. I hope you can take a stroll around the night view of Yanchuan City tonight, or you can go to Hongxiu Tower. I know the owner there well, and I'll make sure to arrange everything for you."

Murong Tie narrowed his eyes and said, "Zhao Cheng, are you not giving me face?"

Zhao Cheng smiled, raised his hands and said, "Was there something wrong with what I just said? Every word I uttered was in the spirit of hospitality."

Murong Tie said, "I'm only free tonight."

Zhao Cheng stopped talking, and the scene fell silent instantly.

Zhao Zhan glanced at Zhao Cheng and saw that although his brother still had a smile on his face, the smile was frozen.

Zhao Hu was all too familiar with that smile; Murong Tie had completely offended Zhao Cheng.

Zhao Cheng said, "Since you're not free tomorrow night, let's go."

“I’m telling you, you…” Murong Tie walked toward Zhao Cheng.

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Zhao Hu stepped forward, drew his sword, and blocked Murong Tie's path.

Zhao Hu said sternly, "Can't you understand me? My master wants you to leave!"

Murong Tie's face turned ashen. Pointing at Zhao Cheng, he said, "Zhao Cheng, you are the head of the Four Young Masters of Yanchuan, making you the eldest young master of Yanchuan. My Murong family is the number one family in Jingbei County, and I am the eldest son of the current family head, making me the number one young master of Jingbei. We are equals. Are you sure you want to antagonize me?"

"I, Zhao Cheng, never consider status when making friends."

Zhao Cheng withdrew his smile and said, "Besides, what you said is wrong. Our relationship is not equal."

Murong Tie remained silent, waiting for Zhao Cheng to continue.

Zhao Cheng continued, "You are just a so-called young master, while I am the victorious general of the Great Jing. What right do you, a mere commoner, have to put on airs in front of me?"

Seeing this, Li Guanyu was secretly delighted, knowing that Zhao Cheng was no longer willing to tolerate it.

Zhao Cheng has many identities, but he almost never uses the title of Supreme General, referring to himself as "this General." Now, the other party is using the title of Victorious General to pressure Zhao Cheng, which clearly shows that he is angry.

“I know a little about your Murong family. I know you; your name is Murong Tie. The reason you became the Murong family’s designated successor is not because you are so outstanding, but simply because your family rules establish seniority over juniority.”

Zhao Cheng snorted coldly and continued, "Just because your Murong family was once royalty, some of your younger generation have become arrogant, thinking they are the rightful heirs and looking down on others. But let me tell you, I am the Prince Consort of Da Jing, and my son also has royal blood in his veins. But I am the present, and you are the past. What right do you have to put me on the same level as you?"

"Have you ever looked in the mirror before you go out? Oh... you don't know what a mirror is."

"But what I mean is just one sentence."

"You're an idiot."

Zhao Cheng's barrage of attacks turned Murong Tie's face deathly pale.

Li Guanyu, Zhao Zhan, and Zhao Hu were secretly pleased to see this.

Before Murong Tie could figure out how to retort, Wang Yucen, who had been silent until now, suddenly said, "What? The eldest son of the Murong family? Such disrespect towards the Prince Consort of Da Jing, is he declaring war on the Da Jing royal family?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Tie was stunned.

Wang Yucen added, "If so, I'll talk to my father right away. At worst, he can go through the trouble of traveling from Xinbei County to Jingbei County to deal with those reactionaries."

As he spoke, Wang Yucen looked at everyone present and said, "Uncles and elders, you are all my father's good friends. I believe my father will not forget you, given this great opportunity to make a name for himself."

Everyone present immediately echoed in agreement.

"Of course! As long as General Wang gives the order, I will immediately lead my troops north!"

"Even if the imperial court won't give me soldiers, I'll still go with my family's guards!"

"What is the Murong family?"

"You dare to shout here?"

"..."

Hearing these comments, Murong Tie clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, and angrily said, "Zhao Cheng! Jingbei County and Yanchuan are adjacent. Don't you want to expand your business to Jingbei County?"

Zhao Cheng sneered, "Finally, we've come to this. It seems my words about you not being outstanding weren't unfounded. Your words have already proven it. I've assisted Xiao Luomu in managing the Eastern Chamber of Commerce's business. While I can't say we've achieved anything great, we've already covered Yanchuan City, Shangyang County, and Jingdong County. Not to mention the others, these three places alone have already surrounded Jingbei County. If I were the head of the Murong family, I should be eager to cooperate with the Eastern Chamber of Commerce. But who would have thought that the Murong family would produce such a fool as you!"

Murong Tie retorted angrily, "With me here, you can forget about it!"

Zhao Cheng said, "How about this, you stay in Yanchuan City for a few more days and wait for news from your family."

"What news?" Murong Tie asked doubtfully.

Zhao Cheng got up, walked to the window and opened it a little, saying, "Before this, I had already arranged for someone to go to Jingbei County. Judging by the time, they should be in contact with your father by now. Let's wait for your father's news and see if he is begging me to cooperate with him, or insists on not letting the Eastern Chamber of Commerce infiltrate Jingbei County."

"As for now..."

Zhao Cheng walked towards Murong Tie and said, "You are not welcome here, and there's nothing you can do to me, so before I truly get angry..."

"Get out of here!"