Chapter 75 Wan Furong Makes a Comeback
By this time, the sun had already set, and the villagers had all gone home.
The three of them had just picked out what they liked and paid when a commotion broke out outside the door.
Immediately following was a series of hurried footsteps, approaching from afar!
"Smash it! No matter who's inside, beat them up!" A familiar shout came from outside.
Cheng Jiaojiao and the other two were still somewhat stunned.
The coachman and guards standing outside reacted quickly, stepping forward to block the wooden door of the general store, their hands on the swords at their waists, their expressions solemn.
Jiang Ling carefully discerned the loudest voice in the noisy crowd.
—It's Wan Furong!
They've come back with a vengeance!
It turns out that Wan Furong had been holding a grudge ever since Lu Qian chased after him and caused trouble last time!
Afterwards, Wan Furong sent someone to inquire and found out that the person who had injured him last time was just the young owner of a restaurant in a small shop on the street!
A restaurant owner dares to go against Xiangbaoge? He's simply courting death!
What enraged him even more was the female shopkeeper of the grocery store. He believed he had already offered extremely generous terms and his attitude had been courteous before resorting to force. How could she be so ungrateful!
Don't blame him for resorting to drastic measures!
This time, he went all out.
Not only did they call on Er Yi and Da Jia from last time, but they also spent a lot of money to hire ten real outlaws from the county's black market.
These people had scars on their faces and fierce eyes; they were clearly not good people.
Wan Furong had already reported this operation to his superiors, so even if someone died, he could keep quiet about it.
A large group of more than a dozen people immediately surrounded the shop entrance.
Wan Furong stood directly in front of the shop and glanced at the carriage parked outside.
These three carriages are so luxurious that few families in Ping'an County could afford them.
Moreover, there were guards and thugs standing outside the door.
After hesitating for a moment, he shouted inside:
"Listen up, guests inside! This is a private feud between my Xiangbao Pavilion and Jixiang General Store, it has nothing to do with you! If you know what's good for you, come out now, and I, Wan Furong, will not make things difficult for you! If you don't leave... hmph, there will be no mercy in the future, and if you get hurt or worse, don't blame me!"
Jiang Ling sensed that something terrible was about to happen!
He immediately pulled out a stun gun from the counter and hid it in his sleeve.
Although Cheng Jiaojiao, Princess Chaoyang, and Pei Xixi all brought guards with them, they only brought one guard each.
This is purely competition between merchants; it has nothing to do with them, and they have no need to get involved.
The three guards and the coachman are now blocking the doorway, simply to protect their young mistress's safety.
Furthermore, Jiang Ling didn't want them to get hurt in her shop!
Jiang Ling said to the three of them, "You all go out and take your guards and drivers with you. You are just guests, this has nothing to do with you!"
Once I get rid of them, things will be much easier for me.
If all else fails, just close the door and see who can find her!
I had heard Cheng Fang and the others mention before that as long as the wooden door is closed, no matter how much they knock or shout from the outside, there is no response from inside.
This proves that the wooden door cannot transmit any sound.
"Sister Jiang, I'm not leaving!" Cheng Jiaojiao spoke first.
"I am the daughter of a military family, how can I desert my post! I want to see which blind scoundrel dares to smash up my sister Jiang's shop!"
After listening for a while, I had already guessed the whole story. It was probably a competition between merchants.
Princess Chaoyang's face was also a little pale, but her eyes were unusually firm. She stepped forward and stood next to Jiang Ling, her voice not loud but clear:
"Sister Jiang has treated us with sincerity, how could we abandon you in this time of crisis? Besides, how can we stand idly by and watch villains commit crimes in broad daylight!"
Although she didn't know the cause and effect, she was certain that Sister Jiang was not the kind of person who would cause trouble.
She once selflessly donated medicine to save people from suffering. As a royal woman, she naturally has a responsibility to bear such kindness!
If Sister Jiang hadn't been indifferent to fame and fortune and refused any rewards, how could she have ended up being yelled at in front of a merchant's door!
Pei Xixi turned pale with fright. Seeing this, she also shouted, "If you don't leave, I won't leave either!"
After waiting for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, there was still no movement inside.
Wan Furong's patience was completely exhausted, and a ferocious expression appeared on his face.
"Fine! Fine! You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences! Listen up, all of you!"
"Once inside, smash it to pieces! Especially that place where they hide the goods! Take anything valuable, novel, or strange that you can! If you can't take it, destroy it! The reward will be doubled after the job is done! Beat up anyone who tries to stop you! As for that little bitch..."
A glint of malice flashed in his eyes. "Give him a good beating, just leave him alive!"
This little slut is actually quite pretty; he can sell her to make some money to cover the losses his Xiangbaoge has incurred over the past few months!
"Miss!" The three guards and the coachman were extremely anxious, but since their young lady wouldn't leave, they had no choice but to grit their teeth and stand in front of her.
At this moment, Wan Furong didn't care who was standing outside. He had intended to let them go, but they wouldn't leave.
If a fight breaks out later, whether he gets hurt or killed, it's not his fault.
"Go get them!" Wan Furong ordered with a sinister grin.
The three guards and the coachman immediately rushed forward, and swords flashed and clashed instantly.
They were skilled, but the enemy outnumbered them too much, and those ten were all desperate fighters, fighting with their lives on the line.
Jiang Ling pressed her fingers tightly against the switch of the stun gun!
The door must not be closed at this time!
If we close the wooden door, we can protect ourselves and the three young ladies and three maids, but if we close the door, all the people who die outside will be our own people!
Jiang Ling shielded the three of them tightly behind her while pondering a solution.
Meanwhile, Lu Qian, hidden in the bushes, was also anxiously thinking.
"Your Highness, what should we do? If we don't get to Miss Jiang soon, she'll be in danger!" Li Hong said anxiously.
Lu Qian stared intently at the entrance of the general store, his chest heaving violently!
It wasn't that he was unwilling to go up and rescue them, but rather that Cheng Jiaojiao and Princess Chaoyang both knew him.
How will he explain his identity to Jiang Ling then?
He can't exactly go masked, can he?
But if we don't go now, Jiang Ling will really be in danger!
"That damned Wan Furong had to come at this time of year! Is this all the use you have? You can't even handle this simple matter!"
He steeled his resolve: "You guys go! I'll stay here and keep watch!"
He had no choice but to wait until Cheng Jiaojiao and Princess Chaoyang left before going over, otherwise all his planning over the past few days and the goodwill he had built up in Jiang Ling's heart would be in vain!
"Yes!" Upon receiving the order, Li Hong immediately led five or six elite guards, swords in hand, and rushed towards the general store!
Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control and the guards were about to give up, a thug grinned as he lunged at Jiang Ling and the three young ladies!
Cheng Jiaojiao felt her blood boil and struggled to rush forward to fight, but Jiang Ling held her back tightly.
Now!
Jiang Ling gripped the stun gun tightly in her sleeve, her thumb pressing the switch forcefully!
"Crack! Crack!"
The electrical noise was even louder this time than before!
The leaping blue arc of electricity was clearly visible, slamming into Scarface's chest with destructive energy!
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