Chapter 70 Deceiving the Heavens
Ningfu
"What exactly are you doing? I used to be able to come and go freely from the Xu family, but after you caused this mess, I can't even get through the gates of the Xu residence. You're utterly useless and more of a hindrance than a help." Ning Wanqiu smashed the teacup, and in her loss of control, picked up the shards from the ground and grabbed Lin Jinxiu by the neck, intending to smear her.
At the critical moment, Lin Jinxiu used her luck points to exchange for a control talisman to subdue Ning Wanqiu. Just as she was about to shift the blame, Qin Yi rushed in without being informed, and Lin Jinxiu's actions came to an abrupt halt.
Ning Wanqiu, losing interest, let go of the fragments, but they remained unmoved, causing Lin Jinxiu's heart to leap into her throat.
"What's wrong, cousin?" Ning Wanqiu slapped Lin Jinxiu to the ground. Qin Yi didn't even glance at her, and began to wipe Ning Wanqiu's hands attentively. "Cousin, don't get your delicate hands dirty."
"Let's get down to business," Ning Wanqiu said angrily, shaking off Qin Yi's hand.
Qin Yi felt a sweet warmth in his heart, but said seriously, "It's because the shop's business has been booming lately. I spent a lot of money to have a ship of goods delivered back, and while unloading, I ran into a foreign businessman I know."
"Lin's Fruit Shop claims that their potted plants are handled by foreign merchants. I inquired about this and was told that there was no such thing. To verify this, I even compared the potted plants sold by Lin's Fruit Shop with the potted plants they purchased and found that the potted plants sold by Lin's Fruit Shop were much more expensive."
"This shows that Lin's Fruit Shop has something to hide and is using a few pretexts to confuse the public. I think Lin Zhaozhao must have a method that she can't tell outsiders. If she can master this, she can become richer than a country." Qin Yi's high praise made the two women present turn pale at the same time.
Ning Wanqiu pouted, and Qin Yi quickly coaxed her, "My feelings for my cousin are as clear as day. I swear, what I value is Lin Zhaozhao's ability. I want to use her for our own purposes. The benefits are so great that even Xu Zhixing would have to treat you with utmost respect. Otherwise, Lin Zhaozhao cannot be allowed to live."
"However, to achieve this, we'll need my cousin's help." Qin Yi and Ning Wanqiu discussed this as if no one else was around, and Lin Jinxiu was so happy she almost lost her bearings. It was like someone had just handed her a pillow when she was about to doze off.
Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Ning residence, Ning Shiwen hosted a banquet.
Ye Pu sat to the left of Ning Shiwen, sipping warm wine and watching the song and dance, thoroughly enjoying himself. "Lord Ning," he said, "I've heard that Huichun has recently produced fruit tree bonsai, attracting countless traveling merchants to buy them. It's quite a lively scene. Would you be so kind as to take a look?"
"Lord Ye has come from afar, so you should naturally enjoy yourself to the fullest." Ning Shiwen raised his eyebrows slightly, and the servants waved their hands to signal that the potted plants be brought out one by one. The moment they were opened, the fragrance of fruit filled the air, and each plant was plump and beautiful, with a quality that was hundreds or thousands of times better than those outside.
"It truly lives up to its reputation." Ye Pu beamed with joy. Soon, servants brought over the washed fruit, and after it was served, they all lowered their eyes and withdrew. "The quality is excellent. No wonder traveling merchants abandoned Shou'an to come to Huichun."
"But it's been freezing cold lately since spring returned. Are the people alright?" Ye Pu sipped his fruit wine, embracing the beauty, utterly languid.
"Not as rude as Lord Ye."
"Tsk, Lord Ning is still so dishonest. Back in June, you reported to the court that there was an epidemic in Huichun. I heard that His Majesty took it seriously and specially sent the Crown Prince to treat the epidemic." Ye Pu smiled casually, while Ning Shiwen's expression turned slightly serious. "Thank you for the reminder. I already have a plan. Lord Ye, instead of joking around, you should worry about yourself."
“I went there first and you followed right after. Back then, you were relieved of the pressure of bringing countless disaster victims here to recover, but I suffered.”
"I didn't come here specifically to apologize." As soon as he finished speaking, there was a commotion outside, and five or six wooden boxes were carried in. The moment they were opened, they were dazzlingly golden. "A small token of my gratitude."
"You're still the best, kid." Ning Shiwen said with a smile, the coldness in his lips disappearing as he raised his glass.
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