Chapter 101: Going to the Lin Family

"They offered a price that didn't even cover the cost of the paint, naturally, I couldn't agree to such a proposal."

"After hearing my refusal, they started to rob and beat me."

The shopkeeper's eyes were filled with rage as he uttered the last sentence.

Upon hearing the shopkeeper's words, Jiang Peihuan's eyes revealed a hint of chill. She glanced at the group and finally focused her gaze on the man in charge, "Do you have anything to refute the shopkeeper's words?"

"Miss, we did this for the shopkeeper's sake. After all, the refurbishment of the palace is the Emperor's task. All the officials have started contributing, I think the merchants of the capital should also..."

"Are you saying that what the shopkeeper said is true?"

Without waiting for the man to finish, Jiang Peihuan coldly interrupted him.