The Zuo family is the head of the nine major families.
Even with his physical limitations, Zuo Chen, as the heir of the Zuo family, is the embodiment of power.
Fengtian Laodao followed behind Zuo Jing, as he was ordered to use Zuo Jing to gain access to the Zuo family.
He knew all too well that Zuo Chen was "unbreakable" both inside and outside the court.
But he was confident that he could make Zuo Chen look at him in a different light.
Once he is chosen and stays with the Zuo family to work for Zuo Chen, their plan to overthrow the empire will be much more effective.
If we can reach the core of the Zuo family, that would be best; if not, it won't matter.
Thinking and pondering.
He slowly suppressed the excitement in his heart.
They conceal their unspeakable cunning and penny-pinching nature beneath a facade of honesty and simple-mindedness.
The atmosphere reached freezing point.
The old Taoist priest from Fengtian, who had been silent all along, chuckled and said, "Well, perhaps I came at the wrong time."
Zuo Jing realized what was happening: "No, no, no, how could that be? We were the ones who were negligent."
Qu Jian'er looked over and ruthlessly interrupted Zuo Jing, staring directly at the old Taoist priest Fengtian: "Then why don't you leave? Are you waiting to be scolded? This fetish is quite difficult to talk about, but I can satisfy you, all you need is star coin."
Fengtian Laodao paused, then said, "..."
People from the Xuanmen sect are not well known to the world.
But ever since he established relations with the Gu family, his abilities have become widely known among the nobility.
This led to him being admired by countless people, and his status rose accordingly.
He has always been respected.
He was never publicly humiliated.
Upon hearing Qu Jian'er's words, he nearly fainted and momentarily forgot to reply to her blunt statement.
Zuo Jing was quite angry: "How could you be so rude!"
Qu Jian'er pulled a frying pan out of her bag: "I can be even more rude, do you want to see?"
Her dictionary does not contain the principles of "not talking back when insulted" or "not undermining competitors who are trying to steal her job."
Seeing the indignant Zuo Jing, she wiped the pot in her hand with a tissue, ready to strike at any moment.
Zuo Jing took a half step back: "You're crazy, why are you carrying a pot around all the time... I don't know why my brother thinks so highly of you, it's because he doesn't understand you. But I do know that you shouldn't expect any respect from me, and you'd better have the sense to stay away from the Zuo family."
Qu Jian'er did not speak.
She simply flicked the bottom of the pot.
Hearing the crisp sound, he simultaneously focused his gaze on Zuo Jing's small head.
Zuo Jing instinctively covered her head.
At this moment.
Zuo Chen walked out of the dining area. He was silent for a moment, and when he saw the old Taoist priest from Fengtian, his gaze instantly turned cold.
Zuo Jing noticed Zuo Chen's change and began to explain, "Brother, I didn't mean to bring outsiders here. Master Fengtian is truly capable, please don't be angry! I, I..."
Zuo Chen's gaze was piercing: "No one can make a mistake here, let alone make one mistake after another. Considering that you are Zhi Jing's sister and the only girl among the younger generation of the Zuo family, I gave you a chance. Unfortunately, you wasted it."
Viewed from Qu Jian'er's side angle.
Zuo Chen's demeanor suddenly turned stern, exuding an indescribable fierce aura.
Anyone with eyes could see that Zuo Chen's mental strength was on the verge of collapse, and they all looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
Before Zuo Chen's emotions erupted.
He suddenly bent over and started coughing.
His cough worsened until he had difficulty breathing, as if he would die at any moment.
Qu Jian'er silently put down the frying pan.
If Zuo Chen doesn't pursue a career in the entertainment industry and doesn't win a dark horse award for best acting, he's wasting his talent.
Look at this level of skill, it's so natural.
As expected of the "sickly" Zuo Chen, right?
Zuo Jing burst into tears. She rushed forward to help Zuo Chen up, saying, "I'm sorry, brother, I didn't mean to upset you. I... I was wrong. Don't scare me, I'll take him away right away!"
Zuo Chen pushed Zuo Jing away and, in front of everyone, ordered his men to lock Zuo Jing in the first-floor side bedroom.
The old Taoist priest from Fengtian watched the dramatic turn of events.
Before he could speak, he noticed Zuo Chen's gaze.
He felt like he was being targeted by a wild beast, like an unfortunate prey caught in a trap.
Fengtian Daoist recalled the rumors about Zuo Chen and gasped, “Mr. Zuo, calm down. I can help you suppress your chaotic mental energy and cure your strange constitution. Please believe me, I really have a way.”
Zuo Chen didn't speak. With the help of the butler, he swallowed the medicine and took the suppressant.
Qu Jian'er put the pot back in her backpack and asked, "So how much do you usually charge?"
Fengtian was momentarily stunned by Zuo Chen's gaze and subconsciously said, "At least tens of millions, at most hundreds of millions."
Qu Jian'er curled her lips, turned away from the face full of regret, and realized once again that she had asked for too little.
After the old Taoist priest from Fengtian realized what was happening...
He gave Qu Jian'er a deep look.
He didn't think that someone like Zuo Chen would be obsessed with beautiful women, but if it weren't for his favoritism, he couldn't understand why Zuo Chen was so tolerant and different towards Qu Jian'er.
When he wanted to say something else.
Qu Jian'er then asked, "How are your achievements, Master?"
The old Taoist priest from Fengtian had the air of a highly respected person: "I am not talented, I just came from the Gu family."
Qu Jian'er's acting was exaggerated: "Oh, it's that famous Gu family? What could the Gu family possibly have to do with anything?"
The old Taoist priest from Fengtian couldn't hide his pride on his old face: "The second young lady of the Gu family caught a sudden illness after being exposed to an evil wind. However, thanks to my intervention, the situation has been brought under control."
Qu Jian'er said meaningfully, "Desperate measures might hasten the backlash."
The old Taoist priest from Fengtian frowned.
He was about to ask Qu Jian'er what she meant.
Zuo Chen recovered and, without further ado, dismissed them: "Sorry, I don't like receiving outsiders here. And I've already given up on treatment. Uncle Fu, see them out."
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