Honey, you didn't really drugged me, did you?-Chapter 283 - 130 Chen Jie: Madam, Please Respect Yourself!_4

The staff member was skilled in the culinary arts and bustled about the kitchen in full swing.

Moreover, there were two other staff members specifically tasked with serving dishes.

In no time, the modest dining table was laden with various high-end dishes.

Upon seeing the spread, Wu Zhong said, "That's enough, enough, Yunjin, I can't eat any more, don't make any more."

Hearing this, Third Miss Hua said by his side, "Uncle, it's not every day you come by, how could we not serve you well? Rest assured, Yunjin and her husband are doing well these days. For you to eat more is their good fortune. Usually, they want to show their filial respect but don't get the chance, right?"

Su Yunjin also said, "Yes, Uncle Zhong, back in Xiantao Village, you and Auntie took great care of me. Now that you've come to the city, how could we not show you hospitality?"

"It's just that Jiu Si got held up with something. He was supposed to be the one organizing this. I apologize on his behalf."

Su Yunjin then raised her wine glass.

Wu Zhong said, "Yunjin, your husband and you have good intentions, and I feel them. Now that Jiu Si is in charge of all matters regarding White Tiger Hall, he's very busy. We all understand that and wouldn't nitpick. To talk about such formalities is unnecessary. Besides, you don't drink, so don't."

Yunjin said, "This glass is on behalf of my husband. It's fine. Come, Uncle, I toast to you."

Wu Zhong appeared somewhat troubled, but Su Yunjin insisted on drinking.

For a moment, they were at an impasse.

However, just then, the sound of horse hooves rang out from outside.

The next instant, a horse stopped at the door, and Chen Jie dismounted directly. Third Miss Hua's subordinates showed good initiative and immediately went over to take the horse's reins while Chen Jie entered.

Seeing Su Yunjin holding the wine glass, he understood that she was drinking an apology on his behalf.

To invite someone for a meal and then end it without a whisper is something that inevitably requires an apology.

Chen Jie strode over, covered Su Yunjin's hand, grabbed the wine glass, and said, "Uncle Zhong, my apologies for being late, I'll drink three cups as punishment."

Saying so, he drank three cups in quick succession.

Wu Zhong said, "Why drink so hurriedly? I know you've just taken over White Tiger Hall and many things can cause delays. I hold no grudge. Both of you apologizing turn by turn, what does that make me look like?"

Chen Jie said, "Indeed, it was my fault. Enough, let's not talk of this anymore. Let's drink."

Sniff, sniff~

Chen Jie took a seat next to Wu Hong, who moved his nose and said, "Killed someone?"

"Heh, dealt with a traitor."

Chen Jie lifted his glass and clinked it with Wu Zhong's.

Wu Hong joined them and said, "You Fishing Guild folks have been making quite a stir lately. There must be forty or fifty Beggar Sect members dead at your hands by now, right?"

Chen Jie managed a smile while accompanying Wu Hong and the others, and said, "Today's matter has nothing to do with the Beggar Sect. Orders from Darugachi Mansion state that someone from our Fishing Guild colluded with the Zoroastrian Sect rebels, secretly selling iron controlled by the court, plotting rebellion."

"Hmm, really, there are still people so bold and reckless?"

"Yes."

Chen Jie stated firmly, and Wu Hong asked, "Someone from your White Tiger Hall?"

Chen Jie smirked and replied, "Yes, but definitely not just people from my White Tiger Hall alone."

Wu Hong squinted his eyes.

When you find a cockroach at home, there's definitely more than just one!

Wu Hong darkened his expression and said, "Hmph, the mining of the iron mine should never have been left to guilds. Iron is the lifeblood of the nation, not to be treated frivolously."

Chen Jie looked at Wu Hong and said, "And if the government managed it, there would be no problems?"

"What do you mean?"

Chen Jie said, "I mean no offense, but are you saying the Mianshui iron mine revenues have all been taken by the guilds?"

Wu Hong:...

At that moment, Uncle Zhong intervened, "What are you all discussing? Come on, drink up, let's not talk about unpleasant things today."

Chen Jie and Wu Hong exchanged a glance and then raised their glasses, saying, "Cheers!"

...

Meanwhile, in Feng Xuan's residence.

Fa Cai returned from the outside, sword in hand, and was greeted by Si Xi sitting alone outside Feng Residence, drinking.

Fa Cai hesitated, then looked at Si Xi and asked, "Waiting for me?"

Si Xi glanced at Fa Cai, tossed him a jug of wine, which Fa Cai caught but did not drink, placing it aside instead.

"Not drinking?"

"No drinking before a mission is over."

Si Xi said, "But you've already killed them, haven't you?"

Fa Cai said, "The mission isn't complete until I've reported back."

Si Xi looked at Fa Cai and asked, "Do you always have to be like this? Can't you change a bit?"

Fa Cai said, "Sorry."

Si Xi said, "You won't drink, will you talk with me?"

Fa Cai replied, "No talk with irrelevant people before the mission is complete."

That said, he tossed the jug of wine back to Si Xi.

Si Xi caught the jug and set it aside, a smirk of self-mockery on his face, followed by a shake of his head and placing the wine aside.

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"Zheng Chuan is dead," Si Xi shouted.

Fa Cai said, "Oh."

"There's actually no threat now that Zheng Chuan is dead."

"Oh."

"But you still killed him."

"Mm-hmm."

"Can't you say more than two words to me?" Si Xi shouted.

"Leaving."

With that, Fa Cai entered Feng Xuan's large residence. Si Xi looked at the moon and laughed at himself, "Yes, I'm just an insignificance, why would he care?"

Fa Cai entered the courtyard and soon came to Feng Xuan's bedroom door and knocked.

"Come in."

Feng Xuan had already received news of Zheng Chuan's life and death, and his mood was extremely pleasant. Everything was going according to his plan.

Now that Zheng Chuan was dead, he had one less strong competitor. Wasn't that reason enough to be happy?

His mood was very pleasant.

Hearing the knock, he called out for entry.