Having reached this point, Zhao Jiaqi could understand anything. Since they didn't care about money, they must care about her true identity.
Zhao Jiaqi lowered her eyelids, a moment of contemplation, then looked up again at Wang Hui, who remained calm, and then at Wang Yuanzhi beside him.
"How come I never noticed the killing intent in your eyes before? You always seemed so amiable and kind, smiling all the time. Now, looking at you, you seem a bit like a village ruffian."
Wang Yuanzhi furrowed his brow. "What's a village ruffian?"
She explained, "It's like a hooligan, a village bully."
Speaking of this, the village chief chuckled and applauded her. "That description fits me perfectly. You're absolutely right, I am a village ruffian."
Zhao Jiaqi turned and scanned the people around her. Their martial arts skills were mediocre, and they all glared at her menacingly, as if they wanted to devour her alive.
She pointed at the people in the house. "Village Chief, aren't you going to explain who these people are!"
"Then you explain why your bodyguard ran away."
Zhao Jiaqi sneered. "With so many of you, all looking like you're ready to fight and kidnap, if I didn't let my bodyguard run, wouldn't my husband also fall into a wolf's den when he returned?"
Not running would have been foolish. If she had any martial arts skills, she would have run long ago, instead of being a hostage here.
Wang Yuanzhi burst into laughter upon hearing this. He found this woman quite formidable, and her composure alone was enough to earn his respect.
Seeing his demeanor, Zhao Jiaqi began to doubt. What exactly did this man want? What was he up to?
Why couldn't she see through him? Could it be that because she was pregnant, she was starting to become foolish?
As she was pondering this, Wang Yuanzhi spoke. "To be frank, I had people investigate you. It's true that you and your husband have a residence in Songling Prefecture and are engaged in large-scale business."
Oh, he admitted to sending people to investigate them. She remained silent, sitting there and watching him put on a show.
"However, I don't believe what others tell me; I only believe what I see for myself. So, today I originally invited you to discuss your rags-to-riches story. But who would have thought that a bodyguard would be scared away? This makes me have to suspect your true identities."
At this point, Zhao Jiaqi finally understood what was going on. It turned out he was just creating a stir, trying to see if he could scare them into revealing themselves. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Zhao Jiaqi asked, "Then what do you think our identities are?"
Wang Yuanzhi spread his hands and shook his head earnestly. "I can't tell."
After dealing with people for most of his life, this was the first time he couldn't see through a woman's true face.
In fact, part of him dared not imagine, but he had considered it, yet he was afraid it was as he suspected.
"You are a Wangfei, a Wangfei of the Inner City, the Regent's Wangfei of the Yun Kingdom, aren't you?"
Her answer was correct, but she dared not admit it now, or she would die here on the spot.
"A Wangfei... is a legendary figure. I imagine that women, whether in the Inner City or the Yun Kingdom, dream of marrying into royalty and becoming a Wangfei. To be honest, I also dream of being doted on by my husband, but alas... that is just a dream."
After speaking, Zhao Jiaqi met Wang Yuanzhi's scrutinizing gaze without wavering. "I am not. But I can tell you that my identity is not simple. I'm not just a wealthy merchant; someone in my family is an official. Under his protection, we were able to prosper and avoid scrutiny."
Wang Yuanzhi thought, this woman wasn't that simple. No wonder her husband refused to kill her despite his repeated hints. So, there was a hidden story here.
As he opened his mouth to ask who this high-ranking official was, Zhao Jiaqi cut him off.
"The person behind me is my backing. I will absolutely not tell you who it is. I don't want you to know them and then discard me. Village Chief, I'm sure you understand the principle of cutting corners."
It seemed she was an old hand in the business world, understanding all these matters so clearly.
However, before Wang Yuanzhi could speak, Zhao Jiaqi took the initiative to inquire about the sea of flowers in the back mountain.
"I went to the back mountain with Miss Wang and saw that vast sea of flowers. Honestly, those flowers are very beautiful. But after I returned, I pondered, you, a village chief, planting so many flowers, it couldn't just be for viewing, right?"
Wang Yuanzhi's expression slightly darkened, but he quickly recovered. She was testing him to see what he used those flowers for.
Clearly, she was interested in what he planted. However, at present, he truly didn't know her capabilities or influence, so he couldn't rashly tell the truth.
"That's another business of mine. If it can be done successfully, this product will be much more profitable than selling jewelry and jade, and it's also very easy. There's no shortage of buyers; they'll be clamoring for your services."
Zhao Jiaqi feigned surprise, her face showing disbelief. "If it's really that profitable, wouldn't others know? They would have flocked to do it long ago. Tell me something concrete that will make me believe you."
Seeing that this person didn't believe him, Wang Yuanzhi lost his patience and didn't rush to take her for a tour.
"Let me put it this way, whether in the Yun Kingdom or the Inner City, I am the sole proprietor of this business. It's in high demand every day, and this is even with me controlling the outflow."
Zhao Jiaqi sneered, raising her arm. "Keep bragging."
The village chief seemed a bit helpless at these words. "Everything I've said is the truth. There's no need for me to lie to you."
She asked, "Then how can you make me believe your words?"
The village chief retorted, "Then how can you make me believe your words?"
The two were bickering, reaching an impasse.
Zhao Jiaqi pursed her lips. "Tell me, what must I do for you to believe me?"
The village chief was direct and stated his intention. "Since you say you know a high-ranking official, tell me, is this official in the Yun Kingdom or the Inner City?"
Damn, that was a tricky question.
"Both!"
Wang Yuanzhi stared intently at her face, trying to discern if she was lying, but alas, she remained as steadfast as ever.
"Alright, I want to meet the Prefect of Songling Prefecture and the Prefect of Xiuzhou in the Yun Kingdom. Arrange for us to meet, and I will tell you what my most profitable business is."
Zhao Jiaqi's heart was pounding, but her expression remained unperturbed as she slowly nodded. "I have no problem with that. I can contact them for you, but there's one condition: I will determine the meeting place and time."
Wang Yuanzhi nodded, implicitly agreeing.
Next, Zhao Jiaqi made another request. "You cannot restrict my freedom, whether I'm in the village, outside the village, or if I want to go up the mountain."
"Agreed. You can go anywhere except the cave. The rest is up to you."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Jiaqi didn't press on why she couldn't go into the cave. She wouldn't get anything by asking, and it would be a waste of time. It was better to get out quickly and reunite with her husband.
She was genuinely worried that if she was any later, her husband might charge in with special forces.