Ning Yinqiu struggled to stand up, looking utterly exhausted.
But.
Her eyes revealed a hatred and anger that had never appeared before.
This family had thoroughly disappointed her.
Rather than disappointment.
It was more like despair.
So.
There were things that had to be said.
Even if speaking them would mean death, to her, holding them in was more painful.
"The Wu family's ancestor, Wu Xu, was a merchant famous throughout the Underworld."
"He came from humble beginnings, yet with his wisdom and foresight, he laid a foundation for the Wu family that would last for a thousand years."
"When he was alive, who didn't show him some respect?"
"But look at the kind of people you descendants are now?"
"Besides eating, drinking, and enjoying yourselves, what else can you do?"
"Oh, right, you can also bully the weak and fear the strong."
"You can also bully women."
"If he were to know from below, he would be very disappointed, wouldn't he?"
"Especially you unfilial descendants who don't even have brains!"
She cursed loudly, feeling a great sense of relief.
"I can tell you responsibly, today's incident is a misunderstanding."
"Master Lan deliberately framed us, as well as Fourth Uncle and the Five Spirits."
"The books we printed are not contraband."
"The Wu family is not bankrupt at all."
Wu Yuanzhong's eyes lit up, but he still said in a low voice, "Is this the confidence you have for falling out with us?"
"I haven't finished speaking," Ning Yinqiu said. "The Young Master Chen we traded with is a distinguished guest, and not only that, he is also friends with Young Master Liang Jian of the Liang family."
"I have already invited them to dine at Xijiang Yue tonight."
"And they have already agreed!"
As soon as this was said.
It was like a bolt from the blue.
They didn't know who Young Master Chen was.
But being able to dine with Young Master Liang of the Liang family was a rare and golden opportunity for the Wu family!
After all, the Liang family was powerful and had many industries.
To put it bluntly, if they could secure some projects from the Liang family.
The Wu family could easily transform and grow stronger.
Wu Quan laughed heartily upon hearing this: "Good, good, good! If we can become allies with the Liang family, our Wu family can regain its glory!" As he spoke, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
He was paralyzed and had other internal ailments.
He would vomit blood when he was in a bad mood.
He would also vomit blood when he was in a good mood.
The Wu family was already accustomed to this.
"Father, this lowly woman has arranged to dine with Young Master Liang."
"Now that we have beaten her to a pulp, will Young Master Liang be angry when he sees her?" Wu Zheng asked cautiously.
Although his voice was not loud.
It was like a thunderclap out of the blue.
If it were truly as Wu Zheng said.
It would be a very terrible thing for the Wu family.
A hint of disdain flickered across Wu Yuanzhong's lips: "Do you think Young Master Liang accepted her invitation because of her face?"
"She's just a woman. Even if she has some looks, how can she catch Young Master Liang's eye?"
"If I'm not mistaken, Young Master Liang accepted the invitation because he values the capabilities of our Wu family."
"Although our Wu family's capabilities are mediocre, they have been passed down for hundreds of years, and we still have some foundation."
"Therefore, anyone can attend tonight's banquet."
"No, no, no!"
"I must be the one to go."
"How can a mere woman be present at such an esteemed gathering?"
Upon hearing this, everyone felt that Wu Yuanzhong's words made sense.
They had also heard of Liang Jian's character.
He was fond of women.
Especially young girls.
And Ning Yinqiu was already married.
Even if such a person were sent to his bed, he probably wouldn't even spare her a second glance.
Wu Quan said in a low voice, "Even if my wife cannot attend, shouldn't I, the patriarch of the Wu family, be able to go? When did it become your turn to represent me?"
"Are you trying to replace me as patriarch?"
"Have you forgotten the blood curse?"
His voice was weak.
But to Wu Yuanzhong, it was like a thunderclap out of the blue.
All members of the Wu family had a blood curse.
And only the current patriarch could lift this blood curse.
The blood curse existed to deter the clan members.
If anyone did something rebellious or harmed a fellow clan member.
The patriarch could easily take their life.
This was a secret art obtained by the Wu family's ancestor many years ago.
It was precisely because of this secret art that only the eldest son and eldest grandson could become the patriarch of the Wu family.
Thinking that his life was in the hands of this good-for-nothing Wu Quan, and realizing that he was also dying soon, Wu Yuanzhong forced a smile and said, "Since the patriarch wishes to go, we will accompany you."
Wu Quan let out a heavy snort: "I am not dead yet. I hope you will not provoke my authority."
"Guards, lock up the Madam in the woodshed for three days."
"No one is allowed to approach, nor send food or water."
"Let her know the consequences of defying the men of the family!"
Looking at the two menacing servants.
Ning Yinqiu said calmly, "You don't need to trouble yourselves. I'll go myself." With that, she weakly walked towards the woodshed.
Although she couldn't attend the banquet tonight.
She believed.
That man would surely seek justice for her.
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"Brother Chen, how was lunch today?"
Outside a high-end restaurant.
Chen Nan was picking his teeth with a toothpick.
Liang Jian followed behind him like a subordinate.
"It was alright, so-so." Chen Nan was slightly tipsy.
But to be honest.
The lunch today was definitely the most satisfying and enjoyable meal he had had since coming to the Underworld.
There were delicacies of all kinds.
He couldn't usually eat such things.
Liang Jian's heart sank when he heard this.
If you call this "so-so," it clearly means you're not satisfied with my previous arrangements.
He said obsequiously, "Brother Chen, if there's anything you're not satisfied with, just tell your brother directly. We don't need to be so formal."
Chen Nan paused.
Liang Jian immediately stopped.
Chen Nan hesitated for a moment and said, "We brothers have had our ups and downs, haven't we? What happened before is in the past, but... to be honest, ever since I was hit by your horse that day, my body has been very weak."
"I've been wanting to eat something very nourishing to replenish my body."
"Don't misunderstand, Brother isn't saying this to deliberately admonish you."
"I'm genuinely weak."
Liang Jian almost burst into tears.
Are you sure you're not deliberately admonishing me?
He forced a smile and said, "Brother Chen, just tell your brother what you want to eat. As long as your brother can get it, I'll definitely have it served on the table."
"To be honest, when I went out of the city last time, I saw a tiger. How about we try to find that tiger and kill it to replenish my strength?" As he said this, Chen Nan gave him a meaningful look.
Revenge!
It must be taken one by one!
Even though Chen Nan and Liang Jian were like sworn brothers.
He hadn't forgotten Liang Jian's attempt to kill him.
Eating one of his tigers to replenish his strength first wasn't too much, was it?