These years.
They have offered quite a few good things to Master Liu.
The Liang Family is about to be promoted to Eighth-Grade, while the Fu Family is merely an emerging Ninth-Grade Noble Family. Master Liu isnât foolish; how could he favor the Fu Family?
After hearing Liang Zhitangâs analysis,
Shopkeeper Liang felt a stone drop from his heart.
The next day.
When the shops opened, and the crowd was the largest, he did see someone from the Fu Family, but it was Liuu Rumei, Fu Changshengâs first wife. As for this woman, Shopkeeper Liang had certainly heard of her.
After all, Liuu Meizhen had once defied her family to marry the down-and-out Fu Changsheng, turning an event into a moving drama in the Marketplace, where so many men dreamt of having such a devoted wife.
Therefore.
When Liuu Meizhen visited,
Shopkeeper Liang went out to greet her with a certain respect:
"Madam Fu, have you come to discuss the store transfer? Please come inside, letâs talk in the backyard."
"Shopkeeper Liang, thereâs no need to bother; Iâll just say a few words and leave. According to our Noble Family agreement, this store should have been managed by our Fu Family half a month ago, but considering that your Liang Family has been running it for a century, we granted you an extra half month. However, starting today, this shop is ours. If Shopkeeper Liang is quick, you can clear out your goods by noon. If you are still here tomorrow, our Fu Family will start charging twenty times the rental fee from tomorrow."
Saying this,
Liuu Meizhen flicked her sleeve.
A written notice was immediately posted at a prominent spot at the shopâs entrance, which stated exactly what she had just said.
Shopkeeper Liangâs eyes narrowed slightly.
He intuitively felt this woman was extraordinary, hurriedly smiling and saying: "Madam Fu, everything can be negotiated; we..."
He wanted to say more.
Liuu Meizhen simply turned away and left.
Shopkeeper Liangâs eyes narrowed slightly, signaling to a servant, who promptly ran out and tore down the posted notice.
Thus.
In the subsequent three months,
Liuu Meizhen did not personally visit again but sent family members to recite the notice content and post it at the shopâs entrance.
No fuss, no entanglement.
This truly confused people.
Shopkeeper Liang worriedly said:
"Second Elder, Liuu Meizhen sends people to recite the notice every day. Now everyone in the Marketplace knows it, though it doesnât affect our business, something feels off. Second Elder, what do you think Liuu Meizhen is up to?"
"Hmph, what can she be up to? Sheâs merely seeking sympathy, being a woman. She doesnât even dare step into the World Suppression Bureau; just focus on your business."
Liang Zhitang remained calm.
Seeing him behaving as if nothing could faze him, Shopkeeper Liang eased his mind slightly.
He was just about to bid farewell and go downstairs when he heard loud footsteps on the stairs. Subsequently, a servant hastily said:
"Shopkeeper, Second Elder, Liuu Meizhen just came out of her Cave Mansion and headed toward the World Suppression Bureau; she looks like sheâs going to cause trouble there."
Here it comes.
This Liuu Meizhen indeed is not easy to deal with.
Shopkeeper Liangâs face showed a trace of panic, thinking about Liuu Meizhenâs repeated mention of twenty times the overdue rental fee. Counting now, almost three months had passed.
If compensation were required,
It would equal five years of rent.
This is no small amount.
Liang Zhitang, however, sneered disdainfully:
"I thought Liuu Meizhen was smart, but she seems no different than the average woman, causing a fuss."
At the World Suppression Bureau,
They are backed by Master Liu; Liuu Meizhen going there would end up embarrassing herself.
....
On the other side.
Liuu Meizhen arrived at the World Suppression Bureau and handed a pill bottle to the guarding guard, smiling: "Please help convey a message to Master Cao, saying the Patriarch Fuâs wife isnât feeling well and is looking for Master Cao to find a rare remedy."
The guard was at the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation, glanced at the Tier One Top-Grade Spirit Pill bottle in his hand, and, despite finding Liuu Meizhenâs words bizarre, gritted his teeth and said:
"Madam Fu, I can only relay your words, but whether Master Cao will meet you, thatâs another matter."
After pausing.
Since he had already accepted something, he quickly transmitted a message:
"Master Cao has been in seclusion since returning from the Seven Miles Mountain Demon Cave; Madam Fu is likely to have come in vain today."
The guard clasped his hands.
He turned toward the Moon Gate of the rear hall, where a maid was his confidante. He quickly transmitted a message to the maid, showing her the pill bottle. The maid glared at him:
"This is the last time."
Saying this,
she turned around and entered the courtyard, and outside the main house door, she softly conveyed Liuu Meizhenâs words as they were, waited for a moment, but the secret chamber door remained shut. The maid was about to leave.
At this moment, Cao Xiangâerâs voice suddenly came:
"Let Liuu Meizhen come in."
This....
The maid was stunned.
To her knowledge.
The Hall Master had never had any dealings with Liuu Meizhen. A while ago, a minor Beast Tide appeared in the Ten Thousand Mountains, even Master Liu was alarmed to go, but their own Hall Master had not stepped out of the secret chamber.
Yet, at this time, agreed to meet Liuu Meizhen.
Itâs indeed odd.
Nonetheless, the maid didnât dare to guess the Hall Masterâs mind, hurriedly bowed in agreement, transmitted the message to the guard, who also froze for a moment, yet felt less guilty since he was paid to deliver a good job, then showing a smile, arrived at the World Suppression Bureauâs mansion gate and said to Liuu Meizhen: