jdhmnovel Chapter 269: Battle of Wisdom with Marquis Wu'an (3)
Chapter 269: Battle of Wisdom with Marquis Wu'an (3)
He suddenly stood up from his seat, his face flushed, his chest heaving violently, obviously furious.
He snorted heavily, then strode out of the private room angrily and kicked the door of the next room hard.
With a loud "bang", the door that was originally closed was kicked open in an instant, and wood chips flew everywhere.
After entering the room, the first thing that caught my eye was a middle-aged man who looked like a manager, accompanied by a woman with a veil on her face, who was sitting opposite a man with a big belly and a fat face. The two seemed to be arguing fiercely about something.
The woman was petite and weak, but at this moment her body was trembling slightly with anger, tears were flashing in her eyes, and she looked like she was about to cry. It was obvious that she had suffered great injustice and oppression in this confrontation.
The pot-bellied man had a ferocious look on his face and kept shouting, "How dare you! You even dare to break into my room..." However, just after he saw who was coming, his voice stopped abruptly as if it was interrupted by someone.
His eyes widened, a look of horror appeared on his face, and his mouth opened wide, like a black-eyed chicken with its neck strangled, unable to make a sound for a long time.
After a long while, he stammered, "Marquis... Marquis... Marquis, I... I..." Before he could finish his words, he got stuck again, and cold sweat dripped down his forehead.
Seeing this, Lord Wei was furious. He rushed forward and kicked the man in the stomach. The man was caught off guard and stumbled back a few steps before falling to the ground.
"You bastard! How dare you rely on my power to oppress the people here? Who gave you the courage?" Lord Wei opened his eyes wide and pointed at the man on the ground and shouted.
"My Lord, please spare me! My Lord, please spare me! I will never dare to do it again..." The man kowtowed on the ground and begged for mercy, while he covered his stomach tightly with his hands, his body curled up in fear.
Lord Wei's face turned red instantly, and veins popped out on his forehead, as if a volcano would erupt in the next second.
However, he had been immersed in the officialdom for many years and knew that he could not lose his composure in front of outsiders. So he took a deep breath and forced his anger down. Even so, his clenched fists were still trembling slightly from the excessive force.
Lord Wei tried his best to appear calm, then nodded slightly to Ru Yue in front of him and said in a relatively calm tone, "This servant has committed a crime, and I apologize to you here. I hope you will be magnanimous and not bother with such an ignorant person. You can run your workshop with confidence. Our Wu'an Marquisate will never abuse our power to bully or force sales!"
After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave with the troublesome man.
At this moment, Qin Taifu and Chu Dishi had arrived outside the private room without anyone noticing.
The two of them stood with their hands behind their backs, looking indifferent and watching the farce in silence.
Obviously, they were quite dissatisfied with what happened in Wu'an Marquis Mansion today.
Faced with the cold stares from the two highly respected elders, Marquis Wu'an felt his face burning and he wished he could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
He gritted his teeth secretly and cursed the servant who had caused the trouble in his heart.
Just as Lord Wei was about to flee this embarrassing place, Ru Yue quickly walked to the door of the private room and blocked his way.
Her eyebrows raised, her eyes wide, she stared at Marquis Wu'an and asked, "Lord Wei, since you said this was your servant, then the fault he committed today by forcing a sale in my workshop naturally falls on you. How do you plan to deal with this matter?"
Being questioned by Ru Yue in this way, Lord Wei suddenly felt like a thorn in his back.
His face turned pale and blue, and although he was extremely angry, he couldn't say a word at this moment.
After a long while, he managed to force a smile and asked helplessly, "What do you want, young lady? As long as it's a reasonable request, I will definitely do it."
Ru Yue stared at the man before her without flinching, finally getting a clear look at his features. He possessed sharp eyebrows, a prominent nose, and a face as angular as if carved by a knife. His every gesture exuded elegance and nobility, truly worthy of the adage "dragon's figure and phoenix's grace." Even in modern society, he would undoubtedly be a graceful and charming middle-aged handsome man. Furthermore, his clothing, accessories, and overall demeanor made it clear that he was a man of wealth and power. Add to that his exceptional appearance, and he was a picture of perfection.
Chu Ning'an, the legitimate son of Marquis Wu'an, bore only a passing resemblance to him. His delicate features and unparalleled beauty were quite different from Marquis Wu'an's sharp features. He was probably more like Madam Chu. The most similarity between the father and son was their clear eyes. When calm, they were as serene and gentle as an autumn lake, while when angry, they were cold and sharp. Undoubtedly, both eyes were beautiful.
However, at this moment, Ru Yue was not thinking about these superficial things. She couldn't help but wonder: This person seems to be excellent in everything, but I wonder if his mind is equally smart and clever.
"It's not about what I want, but how you, sir, intend to properly handle this matter." Ru Yue straightened her back, her eyes blazing as she demanded sharply, "That man swore that a nobleman had taken a liking to my workshop, and he's just a mere servant. Without the master's instructions, how could he dare act so recklessly and presumptuously? Since you've personally admitted to being his master, can I conclude that this action was a secret plot by you, an attempt to seize my property?"
After saying this, Ru Yue no longer maintained her previous polite attitude. Her beautiful eyes flashed with sharp light, and she locked her eyes tightly on Wei Tingqian, not giving in at all.
At the same time, she exuded a powerful aura from her whole body. Even the battle-hardened Wei Tingqian couldn't help but feel a chill coming towards him, and he couldn't help but look at this seemingly weak little girl with a little more respect.
Just in terms of this fearlessness in the face of danger and extraordinary courage, it is probably difficult for ordinary people to achieve, it is truly rare and precious!
"Hmph! I am a marquis with great power and immense wealth. How could I look down upon a mere sauce workshop of yours?" Marquis Wu'an said with disdain. He straightened his body and looked down at the woman in front of him with contempt in his eyes.
"In that case, I wonder what exactly your intention is this time, my lord? Do you just want to bring this servant back to the mansion and scold him a few times to show your authority as the master? Or do you plan to find a servant to take the blame so that the matter can be settled?" Ru Yue's eyes were as sharp as a knife. She stared straight at the Marquis of Wu'an and fearlessly said what everyone around her was thinking.
It was noon, and Baiweilou, as the capital's premier restaurant, was naturally bustling with activity. Guests streamed in continuously, and the lobby was bustling with activity.
Just as everyone was toasting and enjoying the delicious food, they suddenly heard a dispute, and everyone's attention was immediately drawn to it.
Especially when they saw that the person confronting Wu'an Hou was actually a delicate little girl, their curiosity was instantly ignited. They rushed to drop the cups and chopsticks in their hands and hurriedly gathered towards the scene of the incident.
The onlookers were whispering and talking to each other, with an expression of enjoying the show on their faces.
After all, Marquis Wu'an is very famous in the capital, and this little girl who dares to face the marquis's questions is by no means an ordinary person. This tit-for-tat contest is really exciting.