But he didn't rush to refute or find reasons, simply because he believed that the general or his adjutant Wang would definitely disapprove of her current aggressive and noisy behavior.
Didn't you see they all dared not speak? She is right, but there are times when one is right.
In situations like this, the more boisterous a person is, the more likely they are to be reprimanded and punished.
However, to his utter surprise, not only was she not scolded to shut up by the previously fierce adjutant Wang, but the general also seemed to heed her advice, turning his head and saying, "Fu Changfeng, right? You answer the questions raised by this lowly servant."
Fu Changfeng's face turned pale: "...General, this..."
This is completely different from what he expected. The general and his adjutant Wang's behavior... this is somewhat of a double standard, isn't it?
They were like a raging storm when dealing with them, but why were they all so gentle and soft-spoken with this Ah Qing?
Wang, the adjutant, stated that this was not a double standard, but rather a matter of appropriate boundaries and distinctions between those close to the general and those outside the court. Furthermore, he would never dare to raise his voice at the general's wife.
"Are you unable to say it?" Zheng Quchi asked him.
Fu Changfeng glared at her fiercely: "What kind of evidence is this... When I was moving things, I was only focused on counting the numbers—"
“Fu Changfeng, if you’re just trying to get through this moment of anger, I advise you to be careful. If you insist on arguing with the general, I’ll be happy to oblige. But have you really thought about the consequences?” Zheng Quchi interrupted him in time.
She knew that some carpenters had spent their entire lives doing rough work, and while they were straightforward and hot-tempered, and had some ulterior motives, most of them were not truly evil.
If he loses his temper because of some personal grudges with Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong, and makes a big fuss in front of Yuwen Sheng, then in the end, it may no longer be just a personal quarrel between a few people, but become a fatal crime.
Fu Changfeng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly felt a chill run through his body as a cold air rushed up from the soles of his feet, freezing the anger that had just surged up.
Yes, how many lives does he have to dare to lie and argue in front of the general?
If he were exposed, the consequences would be far beyond what he could bear.
Besides, it's not worth it for such a trivial matter.
“General, it’s all a misunderstanding. I had my eye on a batch of elm wood, but when I went to call people to move it, this young man picked it up instead. That’s why I lost my temper and we argued. I was too petty. Let the shepherd and the historian take this batch of elm wood. I won’t argue anymore.”
Fu Changfeng gave himself a way out. As long as Mu Gaoyi and the others went along with what he said, no one would be harmed in this matter.
Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong did not want to let Fu Changfeng off so easily. However, before they could speak, Zheng Quchi said first, "General, that's how it is. Since Master Fu also thinks he was wrong, why don't we ask him to help us move these pieces of wood? It would be a way for us to shake hands and make peace."
Yuwen Sheng saw that Zheng Quchi wanted to settle things peacefully. After a moment's thought, he understood her intentions and did not go against her wishes: "Since we are in the same business, we should live in harmony. Since both parties are willing to reconcile, then Fu Changfeng, you should move this batch of wood to the location she designated, as Aqing said."
They realized that the general was not only acting strangely today, but also acting particularly oddly, especially his attitude towards "Aqing," which made them both envious and jealous.
Of course, some people couldn't figure out the real reason behind it, and only thought that she had caught the general's eye and convinced him of her words, which is why they made a difference between the two sides.
Fu Changfeng took a deep breath and said, "Yes, sir."
Seeing Ah Qing turn the tide and handle a troublesome matter so well, not only achieving a great victory but also making that annoying Fu Changfeng apologize by moving wood for them, they were truly impressed.
They were wrong.
This Ah Qing is absolutely not simple!
Think about it, Aqing might be related to Wei Jinwei, Runqi Du could be reduced to a messenger by her, and now even the general is standing up for her...
Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong stared at Zheng Quchi's back with shining eyes. Although his back was not tall, it was solid.
Ah Qing, you'd better explain to them quickly, or don't blame them for spreading rumors in their hearts.
Now, Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong are even more determined in their hearts to make their choice.
From then on, they were determined to work for her.
These are people with powerful connections; as long as they align themselves with the right people, they won't have to worry about losing their jobs at any time.
Fu Changfeng obviously didn't know so much inside information; he just felt that Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong, those two treacherous villains, were incredibly lucky.
And then there's Aqing. She's alright in crucial moments, but her judgment is terrible. She followed the wrong people. With those two troublemakers, Mu Gaoyi and Shi Hetong, she'll eventually fall victim to their "cleverness."
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Afterwards, Mu Gaoyi asked Shi Hetong, "Why did you let Fu Changfeng go? That annoying guy deserved to be taught a lesson. What was he supposed to do, being so arrogant and cocky!"
Zheng Quchi said, "You think falling into the general's hands is a lesson? It's suicide."
Upon hearing this, the two realized it made sense.
"Furthermore, if he really loses his life because of this timber dispute with us, that will be the real trouble. What do you think others will think of us? Will those who are on good terms with Fu Changfeng cause trouble and disrupt things to avenge him? Or will all sorts of rumors spread and delay our construction?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Gaoyi and the others finally understood why Zheng Quchi had chosen to downplay the matter and resolve it peacefully.
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