People in Terra, poor and weak but invincible

Chapter 840: Intrigue, a word to describe ancient architecture

Manager Zheng stood in front of the gate of Xingyu Inn with a serious expression.

Even though the inn had announced that it was temporarily closed, the onlookers did not disperse and stayed in groups of three or four near the inn.

Some of them saw that Manager Zheng looked unhappy and could not help but advise him:

"Manager Zheng, don't worry too much. Miss Du grew up under the care of our neighbors. She is not a bad person by nature. It must be the young people throwing tantrums. It won't cause any big trouble.

You should hurry into the house and explain things to Lord Liang, and then have your company send that young Rupert back. There may be a chance for things to turn around."

Many people followed suit and tried to appease Manager Zheng.

After hearing what these people said, Manager Zheng's expression did not ease much, but he still forced himself to cheer up and bowed to the people around him to express his gratitude:

"Thank you for your concern, neighbors. This is because I failed to discipline my daughter properly, which led to her making a big mistake. I am mentally prepared."

After saying that, he took a breath and walked into the door of the inn.

As soon as he entered the store, a waiter came up to him and tried to convey some news to him.

Shopkeeper Zheng waved his hand first and ordered:

"Evacuate everyone in the store. No one is allowed to disturb my conversation with Lord Liang and the others. Take away all those little bastards that Ye Er arranged."

"……Yes!"

It was the first time that the waiter heard Manager Zheng speak in this tone, and he quickly turned around to complete the order.

Shopkeeper Zheng adjusted his breathing which was a little disordered due to his hasty arrival, smoothed out the wrinkles on his clothes, and finally walked towards Liang Xun and others.

As he walked, Manager Zheng's aura kept changing. By the time he arrived at the table, he had recovered from the haste and panic when he entered the door to his usual composure.

He bowed to Liang Xun and the others and said loudly:

"I am Zheng Qingyue, a humble commoner. Nice to meet you all."

No one responded to his greeting. The only sounds in the inn were the quiet eating and picking up of food.

Zheng Qingyue remained in this posture with his hands clasped, motionless as if in a trance.

While picking up the food, Zuo Le would occasionally glance at the people around him.

As the only young man present, he was sandwiched between a group of old-timers and felt that the behavioral logic everywhere was incomprehensible.

Why did Shopkeeper Zheng rush over but not rush to admit his mistake?

Why did Liang Xun, who was usually known for his compassion for the people, deliberately put on airs?

There was a dish that Miss Ning clearly couldn't reach, so why did Liang Xun just pick it up for her every time instead of putting the dish directly in front of Miss Ning?

Taihe noticed that Zuo Le was showing signs of having a hundred thousand questions, and felt helpless, but there was nothing he could do.

After all, this was the child he brought up, and he couldn't bear to see Zuo Le continue to be confused.

"Manager Zheng, please take a seat." Taihe took the initiative to speak and became the first person present to speak.

"I dare not. I failed to discipline my daughter properly and let her offend Master Qi and the other lords." Zheng Qingyue said sincerely, "I am willing to accept any punishment."

Tai He remained unmoved and said, “If you were half as honest as you said, you would not be standing in front of us now, but would be here with your daughter to receive the punishment.

You want to protect your daughter, just as you want to protect your business."

"Yes." Zheng Qingyue admitted his thoughts frankly.

"Why can you guarantee it?" Taihe asked.

"Depending on the attitude of the adults."

Zheng Qingyue glanced at Taihe and Zuo Le calmly, and roughly guessed the answer in his mind, and explained in detail:

"After learning that Master Qi was in trouble, the adults did not react too much. It must be because there is no need to worry about Master Qi's safety. It may be that Master Qi has a trump card or has a master by his side.

After confirming that Master Qi is safe, I am willing to compensate you gentlemen and Master Qi for your losses, and accept punishment in accordance with the laws of Dayan.

Moreover, the old man had spread the news on his way here. I believe that the old man's panic has reached the ears of the dog girl, making her realize that she has made a big mistake. This can be regarded as a warning. "

Taihe nodded and commented calmly:

"Manager Zheng is a man who knows how to do business."

"Lord Taihe, are you willing to show mercy?" Zheng Qingyue felt relieved.

But Taihe shook his head and said coldly: "Unfortunately, the decision is not in my hands, nor in the hands of anyone present."

A trace of worry flashed across Zheng Qingyue's eyes:

"Master Qi doesn't look like a bloodthirsty person."

"His surname is Qi." Taihe reminded.

Zheng Qingyue quickly reviewed the major Qi families in Yan country in his mind, but none of them matched the current situation.

"Rhodes Island." Taihe reminded again.

Zheng Qingyue: “…”

He stood there frozen in place like a sculpture, staring blankly at Taihe, feeling a chill running up from the soles of his feet to his forehead.

Taihe took a sip of tea and ordered the guests to leave:

"Please go back. This is not a business. Put away your business mentality and be prepared to accept everything."

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Without any warning, Zheng Qingyue knelt down on his knees and gritted his teeth and said:

"Master Taihe..."

"I said, please go back." Taihe interrupted him.

The atmosphere in the inn fell into a depressing silence due to Taihe's almost ruthless words, and everyone had stopped eating at some point.

Zuo Le looked at Zheng Qingyue eagerly and found that the moment he knelt down, this elderly man became weak and powerless as if his spine had been pulled out. His whole spirit became decadent and at first glance he seemed to have aged ten years.

Just when Zuo Le felt sorry for her and wanted to try to persuade her, Taihe gently pinched his wrist under the table.

"Wait a minute."

Liang Xun, who had been silent the entire time, finally spoke: "Manager Zheng, you can't leave yet."

Zheng Qingyue raised his head with a slight tremor.

Liang Xun turned around and looked at him: "Kidnapping is a serious crime in Yan Country and should be dealt with according to the law, so before Ling Qianjin surrenders, you will also be detained and guarded.

As for Ling Qianjin and Qi Yan's affairs, I can only say that this is Da Yan, and the court will handle everything."

"...Thank you, Lord Liang." Zheng Qingyue leaned forward and kowtowed.

Taihe released the hand that he was holding under the table, and pursed his lips slightly.

When he was the first person to talk, he had already anticipated the outcome.

He would play the inhumane Great Yan court, while Liang Xun, who spoke later, could play the Great Yan court that won the hearts of the people and protected the people.

Moreover, Taihe knew clearly in his heart that Liang Xun knew about his secret deal with Zheng Qingyue.

His words seemed cold and ruthless, but they could put Zheng Qingyue on the edge of the situation, at least leaving him free, making it easier for him to make various responses based on the variables later.

But Liang Xun put Zheng Qingyue in prison with just a few words, which was a three-birds-with-one-stone move. He defended the dignity of the laws of the Yan Kingdom, accepted Zheng Qingyue's favor, and successfully abolished the secret means left by Si Suitai.

It can be said that Taihe was completely defeated in this confrontation because it spoke first.

He glanced at Zheng Qingyue, then at Zuo Le who was lost in thought, and felt no resentment towards his disadvantage.

Zheng Qingyue could take the initiative to join the game for the sake of his daughter, even if it ended in a miserable way.

He could also experience more, learn more for Zuo Le, and make concessions on his own initiative, even if he would be restrained in the next confrontation.

At the counter not far away, Qi Lin, who was created by Xi Hua, was counting money by himself, oblivious to everything that was happening in front of him.

Chen and Wu You leaned on the counter, silently enjoying the intrigue.

"Ms. Chen, I'm a little scared." Wu You lowered his voice and said half-jokingly.

"You wanted to join the game yourself." Chen said calmly, "Besides, anyone here can be afraid, except you, me and Qi Lin, because we have Qi Yan."