Liu Shang's fingers slowly tapped the spot where the box was placed.
"Perhaps, for some people, achieving their goals without spending a single penny is a huge profit."
The butler carefully recalled the visitor's behavior and became increasingly convinced that the other party would not be so stingy.
"Could it be someone else—"
“The boxes just arrived at the warehouse. Besides you, me, and the employer, do you think anyone else would know about them? Even the most well-informed person couldn’t have known this quickly.” Liu Shang’s analysis had its own logic.
The steward felt that something was wrong no matter how he thought about it, but he couldn't find any other reason, and the master's statement was not wrong either.
"The employer paid us so much money, and we accepted the task. According to the rules, we must complete it. But now that this has happened, what should we do?"
Liu Shang narrowed his eyes: "If the ruler is unrighteous, I will not be righteous either. At this time, there is no need to care about the code of the martial arts world. The Loyalty Bureau has been tricked once. If we back down because of the other party's status and identity, wouldn't everyone be able to insult us in the future?"
In the days that followed, Qiao Lian'er was no longer as mysterious as before.
She always appeared alone in various restaurants, on the streets, and even in the wilderness.
This was the perfect opportunity for Consort Han to make her move, but it seemed that the Loyalty Bureau was completely inactive.
She assumed the Loyalty Bureau had other plans, and waited until Qiao Lian'er was completely off guard before successfully killing her in one go.
Unexpectedly, half a month later, Qiao Lian'er was still lively and healthy, without any problems.
"What's going on? The Loyalty Bureau dared to take the money and not do anything. What audacity!" Consort Han had endured this day after day until now, and seeing this result, she finally no longer needed to convince herself.
The Loyalty Bureau did absolutely nothing.
As he spoke, he slammed his hand hard on the armrest, his features contorted with rage.
She had never been so humiliated; it was as if she had been mocked.
Granny Zhou was also furious: "How dare they act so presumptuously in front of Her Majesty? They simply don't want to live! Her Majesty must teach the Loyalty Bureau a lesson."
A sinister smile crept across Consort Han's lips: "I'd like to know why the Loyalty Bureau is doing this."
Dressed in the same attire as before, Consort Han entered the Loyalty Bureau, leaving a trail of murderous intent in her wake.
The butler came forward, looking rather grim.
"What brings you here, distinguished guest?"
Seeing that the other party was asking a question they already knew the answer to, Consort Han laughed, her laughter carrying a sharp edge.
"I want to see your boss."
"The boss is in the flower hall."
Consort Han quickened her pace and entered the back hall. Liu Shang was sitting in a grand chair drinking tea. She raised her eyelids and glanced at him indifferently, without getting up to greet him.
"What does your Loyalty Bureau mean by this?" Consort Han felt even more ironic seeing that the other party was clearly ready to tear off all pretense of civility.
"The Loyalty Bureau hasn't asked you yet what your intentions are." Liu Shang slammed his teacup down on the table, making a crisp sound, and even spilling two drops of tea.
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