Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces after hearing about the Maoshan Sect, Xue Gai was somewhat smug. He stroked his beard and said, "Heroine Huanyun was sent by the Earl of Sha County."
Everyone understood, thinking to themselves, "That's exactly right!"
The people sent by Wen Hu are not the same as those sent by the Left Chancellor, are they?
As the eldest son of the Right Chancellor, Zhao Cheng managed the affairs of the Right Chancellor's residence and could be considered the Right Chancellor's right-hand man.
The Left Prime Minister's move is a cunning attempt to subtly cripple the Right Prime Minister's arm!
After figuring these things out, Lu Yuan and Tu Wanhu were filled with joy and confidence.
We've actually ended up on the same side as the Left Chancellor!
Moreover, look at that little girl named Yang Huanyun. Although she is not very old, she looks very capable.
If she could spot Huiyin Monk and Wu Bu as the most powerful masters among hundreds of people at a glance, then she must also be a top master!
Lu Yuan and Tu Wanhu exchanged a smile.
Three top-tier experts, over two hundred loyal subordinates—if arranged properly…
Zhao Cheng is doomed this time!
...
Achoo!
Zhao Cheng sat in the main seat of the hall, rubbed his nose, and muttered to himself, "Who's thinking about me?"
Zhao Wu, who was standing nearby, said, "It's probably Tu Wanhu and Lu Yuan. Those two must have been cursing you while they were running for their lives."
Zhao Cheng smiled and said, "Are you so sure they'll run away?"
"Otherwise what?" Zhao Wu said, holding his knife. "Now that the Tu and Lu families have changed hands, and wanted posters for them are plastered all over the streets and alleys of Jiangcheng, do you think they would dare to come back?"
Zhao Cheng tapped his fingers on the table and said, "If it were someone else from the Tu or Lu families, they might flee for their lives at all costs, but Lu Yuan is the actual controller of the Lu family. Is he willing to give up this family business? Tu Wanhu already hates me to the bone, and now his own brother has died because of me. Is he willing to let go of this hatred?"
Zhao Wu understood Zhao Cheng's meaning and asked doubtfully, "Could it be that they will come back to kill us?"
“I don’t know.” Zhao Cheng shook his head and said, “But I’m sure that, given their personalities, they will not let this go so easily.”
Zhao Wu thought for a moment and said, "Master, you have to take me with you wherever you go these days. I want to stay by your side every step of the way."
Zhao Cheng hummed in agreement and said, "Passive defense alone is not enough. I have already sent Yuan Fei to gather information about them."
At this moment, Zhao Yan strode in from outside.
"Brother, Tu Ziming and Lu Chen request an audience!"
Zhao Cheng sat up straight and said, "Let them in."
A moment later, Zhao Yan led Tu Ziming and Lu Chen in.
Zhao Cheng, seated, cupped his hands and said, "Patriarch Tu, Patriarch Lu, you have arrived."
"Young Prime Minister, please don't address us like that, it's too much of an honor!"
The two immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you for your support, Young Prime Minister!"
"Stand up and speak," Zhao Cheng said with a smile. "You are all smart people. My support for you is only for my business. From now on, we can cooperate sincerely and each get what we need."
"Yes!!" The two then stood up.
Zhao Cheng said, "Young Master Xu will contact you to discuss the sales details of this immortal wine, soap, and floral water."
"clear!!"
After the two responded, Tu Ziming took a step forward, took out something wrapped in gold brocade from his pocket, and said, "Young Prime Minister, although we are cooperating, I will never forget your great kindness. I have a gift for you."
"You're here already, why did you bring anything?" Zhao Cheng waved his hand and said, "Let me take a look."
Tu Ziming quickly presented it.
Zhao Cheng opened the gold silk satin and was surprised to see a piece of black soft armor lying on it.
Zhao Cheng placed his hand on it.
Tu Ziming reminded him, "Young Prime Minister, you must not use force."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Cheng extended only one finger and gently slid it across the surface of the soft nail. It felt cool to the touch, had a slight friction, and was very thin.
Zhao Cheng's eyes lit up; he knew this was a good thing.
Tu Ziming explained, "This item is a treasure of the Tu family. The old patriarch spent a huge sum of money to purchase it, and it was later passed down to Tu Qianhu. It is called the Thorn Scale Armor."
"This armor is very light and thin. You can't feel its weight when you wear it, and it won't affect your clothes. It is made of special materials and is impervious to swords and spears. If someone were to strike it with their bare hands, they would be stung by the dark scales on the surface of the armor. The poison on the dark scales can kill an adult bull."
"That's powerful!" Zhao Cheng exclaimed excitedly, "That's really something good!!"
Upon seeing such a treasure, Zhao Wu couldn't resist and walked over to touch it, nodding to Zhao Cheng.
Tu Ziming nodded and said, "This is because when I assassinated Tu Qianhu, he had just gotten off a woman's belly and wasn't wearing this armor. Otherwise, I would probably be the one who died."
"This is a blessing from heaven, Tu Ziming!" Zhao Cheng slapped the table and pointed at Tu Ziming, laughing.
Tu Ziming said, "It's Tianyou Young Prime Minister! Whatever the Young Prime Minister wants to do, he will definitely accomplish!"
Zhao Cheng laughed, "Ziming is so sensible! This Thorn-Scaled Armor is a treasure of your Tu family. Logically, I shouldn't accept it, but to be honest, I'm afraid of death, and this treasure suits my taste perfectly, so I won't stand on ceremony!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen's lips twitched slightly; he felt something was amiss.
When the young prime minister praised Tu Ziming for being sensible, wasn't that a veiled criticism that I was being sensible?
Thinking of this, Lu Chen quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Young Prime Minister, I also have a gift to offer!"
"Oh?" Zhao Cheng immediately looked at Lu Chen with a grin and asked, "What treasures does your Lu family have?"
"My Lu family does not possess a treasure as fine as the Thorn-Scale Armor."
Lu Chen said frankly, "But I, Lu Chen, will never be stingy with the young prime minister! The young prime minister's winery is located in Hannan City, which seems not that far from Jiang City and convenient for transportation, but it is by no means a long-term solution. Right now, the market for Xianjiu has not yet been opened up in Jiang City and Jiangyang County. When Xianjiu becomes popular in Jiangyang County and the demand increases, it will definitely not be enough to rely solely on the winery in Hannan City to transport it south. At that time, the young prime minister will definitely build another winery in Jiangyang County."
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