Inside a large mansion in the county.
Nanny Wang reported what she had seen in Xinghua Village.
On the main seat in front of her was a middle-aged man in his late 30s who had half-lidded eyelids and deep eyes.
"A nobleman even appeared in a tiny village? Humph!"
"This old servant surmised that he is indeed all noble, and he's wearing brocade robes of top-class quality material, the kind of material that I've never seen in Yunzhou City. I couldn't guess where that man came from, so I didn't go forward and identify myself at that time, for fear of causing trouble for Master."
"The noblemen who have dealings with the Liu family are nothing more than scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Merchants are at the bottom of the pyramid no matter how much money they make." The middle-aged man sneered coldly. "That fellow is wildly arrogant and speaks grandiosely. It's only because he may have some connections behind him, so he dares to underestimate me, Wang. He barely understands, a ferocious dragon has to bow its head when crossing the river."
Nanny Wang hesitated for a moment. "Master, what do you think of that Liu family?"
"Prepare a generous gift. I will go there in person tomorrow!"
Seize his power and money and make him disappear along with them?
He would like to go and see what kind of a great person that was! The Liu family was too lofty, and it was time to let them suffer.
To think that he, Wang Chengbin, the deputy magistrate of Xiangshan County and someone who ran neck and neck with the county magistrate, had to suffer such anger about trifles after many years.
The Lius dared to reject him, not to mention, they believed they could climb over his head.
Who gave them the guts!
After Nanny Wang retired, a man came out from behind the screen of the living room compartment.
Wang Chengbin immediately stood up and bowed upon seeing the man. "My Lord."
The man waved his hand, sat down at Wang Chengbin's side, and picked up the cup of tea placed on the table. "News came back today that the one has come to Xiangshan County and is in Xinghua Village. Perhaps the nobleman you just mentioned is him. Is the Liu family in Xinghua village the one operating the winery in Xinghua village?"
The one? Wang Chengbin instantly felt cold sweat trickling down his back!
However, he dared not show it on his face and replied respectfully, "Exactly."
After a moment of deliberation, he added, "At first, I also looked into the winery of the Lius. Their daughter is also quite capable in the medicine field and could accumulate much fame, so I wanted to marry her after my wife's death. I didn't expect them to be so insensitive. Not only did they refuse, but they also gathered people to humiliate my servants! Hearing My Lord today, it must be the one who is behind them, which is why they have the courage to do so!"
The man took a sip of tea. "Go and explore the truth tomorrow and determine the identity of that nobleman. Along the way, inquire whether he and the Lius have a history. If you can ferret out important clues, it will be the time for you to soar when we are done. Of course, the identity of that man is extraordinary. If you're afraid, you can also withdraw now. We won't force you."
Wang Chengbin replied, "I would never dare! Since I have chosen to stand in line, I am on your side from now on, so I should do my best to achieve! As long as you remember my loyalty after the job is done, I'm satisfied with my wish!"
The man smiled and said, "Rest assured, Lord Wang. We will never treat anyone who is loyal to our master and serves him with one heart poorly. In that case, I will wait for Lord Wang's good news."
"Sure, sure." A trace of ruthlessness flashed across the bottom of Wang Chengbing's eyes.
Since he had already chosen the camp, there was no reason to regret it.
Being overcautious and indecisive wouldn't earn him greater achievements!
In this power game, he was merely an insignificant person, but insignificant ones could play big roles.
Once things worked out in the future, rising straight to the top of the world wouldn't be a delusion!
How could a man not have ambition? He also has.
His ambition was by no means just satisfied with Xiangshan County.
Nonetheless, he didn't expect that that so-called nobleman would be so high-ranking.
Such a personage actually appeared in a remote countryside, stooping in a tiny village.
Unfortunately, he was not well-informed enough, and the man just now didn't make his words clear.
He didn't know if there was any other news coming from the outside.
Tomorrow, he was going to Xinghua Village alone. How should he respond to him to be able to retreat in one piece, and earn a credit?
A young man, who was able to sit in the position of regent and curbed the ministers in court with his own power, was definitely not a simple character.
What he feared most was that he would die before succeeding. If things didn't work out, he would be bringing disaster to himself.
Once dead, how could he enjoy the wealth and glory in the future?
He must get his head together and figure out the best way forward.
The man who left Wang's house returned to his residence, immediately swung his brush, wrote a secret letter to his men, and sent it to the capital.
The man who traveled to Xinghua Village was more strictly guarded than ever. Their people couldn't even enter the boundaries of Xinghua Village. In this case, sending letters through pigeons wasn't safe.
After dismissing his men, the man tapped his fingers on the desk and murmured, "Xinghua Village, Liu Family…"
Meanwhile, news about the current tour of the Xinghua Village Winery also spread among the upper class.
The price of fruit wines and medicinal liquors produced by Xinghua Village was once again on fire. The price kept climbing, but it didn't douse the enthusiasm of customers. Fruit wines and medicinal liquors in the major wineries under the Qian family's name were sold out in no time, which also led to rising sales of other liquor under the Qian family's industry.
The Qian family has made a fortune.
Looking at the books and bank notes stacked in front of him, Qian Wanjin was totally unhappy and was spread out on the chair lifelessly.
What was the use of earning more money?
He didn't even have the freedom to go out now. When he had to go to the toilet, there were four guards around it to keep watch!
Feng Qingbai, that guy with a human face but beastly heart, has already arrived in Xinghua Village. Based on his understanding of the Lius, they couldn't defend themselves against that guy.
Without him watching, Lucky Nannan would suffer a big loss!
"Father, just let me out, all right? I promise I will never run away again! Look at these accounts. The winery's signature fruit wine has been sold out. I have to go to confirm the purchase of goods, ah!"
"The winery shopkeepers will be responsible. They've been in business for so many years, and they are more familiar with the handover from the Xinghua Village Winery than you. You needn't cook excuses in front of me. In short, you want to go out, you wish!"
Qian Baihao has done almost nothing lately, except for the necessary things that need to be handled. The rest of the time was all used to keep an eye on his stupid son.
Even with the guard tight, he caught a chance to climb the wall in the middle of the night, bypassing the guards a few days ago.
That was a close call and he managed to escape again!
Now that the marriage with the Shi family had been decided, he must keep an eye on him until after he performed the wedding rites!
With his way out cut off, Qian Wanjin was so angry that he wanted to storm out.
It happened that a servant came to report, "Master, young master, the general's second young lady is here to see you."
"Not seeing her!" Qian Wanjin was furious.
If it wasn't for that strange girl, how could he be so miserable now!
He wondered if she had eye problems! On the day of the marriage proposal, he dressed himself up to a new height of ugliness and even crooked his mouth and eyes in front of the crowd. But the woman treated him invisible and accepted the proposal on the spot with a smile!