Old Lady Fan reveled in the Mei Family's setback.
She had long asserted her desire to teach the inexperienced Prefect Lord a lesson, making him understand who held true authority in Anze Prefecture. Now, it seemed like retribution had arrived.
Did they recall the satisfaction they felt watching the Fan family's missteps in the past? Now that the tables were turned, did they still relish in that feeling?
Anticipating that the Mei Family would approach them to discuss countermeasures, Old Lady Fan had prepared to mock them. However, to her surprise, the Mei Family acquiesced.
Soon after, the Mei Family dutifully paid the official fees and obtained the required document to commence their mountain work.
Observing this, Old Lady Fan, who had been expecting a show, felt greatly disappointed…