Just as she was walking quickly with her head down, full of resentment, when she reached a corner, she was suddenly blocked by someone.
Wei Ersao suddenly raised her head, her eyes full of anger. She was about to curse, but she saw a fat and wretched man standing in front of her.
His face was round, with a double chin, his eyes narrowed into slits, and there was a hint of cunning and greed in his eyes. The gorgeous clothes on his body were stretched so tightly that it seemed as if they would tear at any time.
"Madam Wei Er, where are you going in such a hurry?" The man's voice was greasy and low, with an uncomfortable sticky feeling.
Wei Ersao frowned and looked the man in front of her up and down with disgust, her heart full of impatience.
At this moment, her heart was filled with resentment towards Su Huaiyue and shame and anger for what had just happened in the jewelry store. She had no intention of paying attention to this stranger who suddenly appeared.
"What does it have to do with you where I go? Get out of the way!" Wei Ersao said unhappily, her tone full of driving her away, while trying to bypass the man and continue forward.
However, the man slowly moved to the side, his fat body still blocking her way, with no intention of moving away, and the flesh on his body trembled with the movement.
Mrs. Wei's rage intensified, and just as she was about to explode again, the man pulled out a bag of silver and shook it in front of her. The silver coins clashed against each other, making a crisp sound. His thick fingers tightly gripped the bag, and there was even some dirt hidden between his nails.
"Mrs. Wei Er, I have an opportunity for cooperation. I wonder if you are interested?" the man said with a disgusting fake smile on his face.
Wei Ersao's eyes were instantly attracted by the bag of silver and money, and her heart moved.
But she quickly reacted, looked at the man in front of her warily, and asked, "Who are you? Why do you want to cooperate with me? Why should I trust you?"
The man smiled softly, the fat on his face trembling as he bowed slightly. His manners seemed attentive, but he couldn't hide his vulgarity. He introduced himself, "I am the second-in-command of the Lu family. I have long heard of Madam Wei's ability within the Wei family, and today I have come to seek cooperation. As long as Madam Wei is willing, this bag of silver is just a gift for meeting you."
As he spoke, he tossed the bag of silver in his hands, his eyes revealing a sense of pride in his victory.
Wei Ersao's eyes were fixed on the bag of silver and money. A glimmer of greed flashed in her eyes, and her heart beat faster involuntarily.
The bag of silver swayed in the hands of the second-in-command of the Lu family, as if it had an invisible magic power, arousing her deep desire for wealth and status.
However, after just a moment, she suddenly raised her head, and the expression of arrogance and disdain returned to her face.
She raised her chin slightly, her eyes full of contempt, snorted softly through her nose, and said: "I have nothing to cooperate with your Lu family, get out of the way!"
As she spoke, she deliberately turned sideways with an extremely disgusted attitude, as if looking at the second-in-command of the Lu family for even a second longer would be an insult to herself.
The second-in-command of the Lu family looked at Wei Ersao's arrogant look, but still had a disgusting smile on his face.
His thick lips stretched out in a grin, revealing a row of jagged yellow teeth, and his double chin trembled slightly with his laughter.
"Mrs. Wei Er, don't be so quick to refuse." He said slowly, and as he spoke, he took a step forward. The greasy smell emanating from his body made Mrs. Wei Er wrinkle her nose.
"Our cooperation is very simple. I will help you take over the Meiyan Pavilion. Just think about it, if you can take charge of the Meiyan Pavilion, your future life will be glorious."
There was a hint of temptation in his voice and a cunning glint in his eyes, as if he was certain that Wei Ersao would be moved by the bright prospects he described.
After hearing this, Wei Ersao was a little shaken, but she still said stubbornly: "Just relying on your Lu family? I don't care."
Seeing this, the second-in-command of the Lu family was not in a hurry. He leaned forward with his fat body and moved closer to Wei Ersao, and the greasy smell on his body also spread.
He lowered his voice, his eyes gleaming with cunning, and said, "Second Wife of Wei, please don't underestimate us. This time, the county magistrate is also helping us. If you miss this opportunity, there will be no such good things."
Upon hearing this, Wei Ersao's face showed obvious doubt. She raised her eyebrows, a hint of sarcasm on the corner of her mouth, and snorted coldly, "Hmph, just based on a few empty words from you, why should I believe you? The county magistrate is usually high and mighty, how could he possibly get involved in such a matter as yours?"
She crossed her arms over her chest, her eyes full of distrust, and looked up and down at the second-in-command of the Lu family as if she were looking at a funny clown.
The Lu family's second-in-command remained calm, a half-smile still plastered on his face. He narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Second Sister Wei, think carefully. Wasn't the county magistrate always causing trouble for the Meiyan Pavilion? He was either accusing us of forming a clique for personal gain or falsifying accounts. He kept finding fault with us, causing unrest in the Meiyan Pavilion. Do you know why?"
He paused deliberately, observing Wei Ersao's reaction. Seeing a hint of confusion on her face, he continued, "Hehe, that's because we're behind the scenes. As long as we want, the county magistrate can cause trouble for Meiyan Pavilion. Now we're willing to help you. With the county magistrate's support, it won't be easy for you to take over Meiyan Pavilion."
When Wei Ersao heard that the county magistrate was also involved, she was shocked.
A hint of panic flashed across her eyes, and then she fell into deep thought again.
Of course she knew the power of the county magistrate. In this area, the county magistrate's words could decide the fate of many people.
If he could get his support, he would have a chance to take over Meiyan Pavilion and escape from the current predicament of being suppressed by Wei Che.
She bit her lip, her hands unconsciously clenched, and she was torn between her conscience and her desires.
On the one hand, she had no good feelings towards the Lu family and was worried that this was a trap; on the other hand, she could not resist the temptation of taking over Meiyan Pavilion.
After hesitating for a moment, Wei Ersao's eyes gradually became firm. She stared at the bag of silver, as if she had made a great decision. Finally, she reached out and slowly took the bag of silver, her fingers tightly gripping the bag until her knuckles turned white.
She gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, I'll cooperate with you. But let me be frank, if you dare to play tricks on me, I'm not someone you can easily mess with!"
The second-in-command of the Lu family smiled with satisfaction and said, "Mrs. Wei Er is indeed a smart person. Remember, this matter must be kept secret and nothing should go wrong."
Su Huaiyue stood quietly under the shade of a tree in Wei Ersao's yard, staring towards the gate, with a hint of worry in her eyes.
She folded her hands in front of her, rubbing her fingers gently from time to time, as if she was thinking about something important.
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