Chapter 1450: Chapter 1450

Long Fei was previously in South Yangtze Prefecture, and some of the Military Strategists had seen him there.

Today, most of the people were wealthy merchants from South Yangtze Prefecture. They found Long Fei somewhat unfamiliar, seeing him dressed ordinarily, they somewhat looked down on him.

Someone discussed, "What is the Commandery Princess doing? Why is she inviting all kinds of people home?"

"You see this lad, with his looks, tall and big, could he be some kind of peddler?"

"Who says he isn’t! You see our status, we are the four great wealthy merchants of Yuee State. Just now, I saw Butcher Wang from Yuee State; you say he’s just a filthy butcher, yet he comes to attend such a gathering."

"What do you say this investment solicitation means? I’ve heard the big army from the North Yangtze is coming; could the Prefecture Princess Mansion want us to pay for military expenses?"

"Could be, we’ve already agreed. When the time comes, we must not fear authority; let her talk all she wants, but we won’t pay a single copper coin!"

"Right, we’ll all listen to you. Whatever you do, everyone will follow."

A group of people discussed, holding glass goblets, continually drinking red wine.

Someone exclaimed, "These crystal cups are really transparent!"

"It is indeed the Commandery Princess’s house, they aren’t short on money!"

"A cup must be worth two or three silver coins, right?"

"Two or three? You really underestimate the price of crystal, it’s worth at least ten silver coins."

"What’s the drink inside? Why does it taste like juice?"

"I’ve heard it’s made from grapes, isn’t it just juice?"

"Drink, drink a bit more. Later, if the Commandery Princess wants us to share military expenses, we’ll pretend to be drunk."

Long Fei wandered around with Bald Dog, amused by the words of these merchants.

As the saying goes, where there’s commerce, there’s deceit.

The faces of these people were slick, their smiles hiding shadows, none of them were good people.

Soon, a dozen young people came in from outside.

The young attendees at the gathering immediately went over to greet them with clasped fists.

It was obvious these young people’s status was quite unusual.

A young man looked around and shouted, "Oh my, the Commandery Princess really plays with more and more novelties. I’ve grown up but never seen such a banquet!"

Someone laughed and said, "Brother Ye, you may not know, but the Commandery Princess went to some desolate little country, learned some of their ways, and now wants to implement new policies. Look at this dense crowd, do they have any manners or customs left?"

Long Fei led Liuu Qingzhu, keeping this lad by his side.

After a quick round, he’d basically remembered everyone present.

He looked at these young people and had Liuu Qingzhu introduce them.

Liuu Qingzhu whispered to Long Fei, "These wealthy young men are all sons of important figures in the South Yangtze Prefecture’s chamber of commerce. This brother Ye is named Xu Jiye, he’s a famous playboy in Southern Capital City, his family deals in fur trade. He spends every day lingering in fireworks and liquor shops, competing for top cards and maintaining performers, he’s well known throughout the city!"

Long Fei nodded, focusing on one young man in the center. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⁂𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱

This young man was extraordinary, constantly clasping fists as he greeted the young people present, appearing very courteous. Yet he wore a stern face, occasionally forcing a smile, his whole body exuding pride.

Liuu Qingzhu introduced to Long Fei, "This is Wang Shihao, son of Wang Shouxin, president of the South Yangtze Prefecture chamber of commerce. Their family is involved in money and grain business; there’s a saying in South Yangtze Prefecture, ’When the Wang family closes its doors, the people extinguish their fires.’ The spirit rice everyone eats daily is all run by the Wang family’s shops, there’s not a second in South Yangtze Prefecture."

Long Fei curiously asked, "South Yangtze Prefecture, isn’t your Liuu family the biggest in business? How come you haven’t ventured into the rice business?"

Liuu Qingzhu chuckled dryly, "Sir, you may not know, but among the chamber of commerce, each merchant has long agreed. You do not enter the rice business, and he does not enter the porcelain workshop. Our Liuu family mainly engages in porcelain and fabric trade, which has nothing to do with rice business."

"Got it, monopolies!"

Liuu Qingzhu gave a thumbs-up, "Exactly, monopolies. Once you monopolize a business, raising or lowering prices is just a matter of their words."

"Damn feudal merchants."

Long Fei understood what feudal society merchants were like, basically conducting business in partnership with Official Families.

Called indistinguishable between officials and merchants, they were basically the agents of the officials in public.

There were even major merchants who served as tools for the Royal Family to collect wealth, each with great backgrounds, affecting everything connected.

A group of wealthy young heirs came, for some reason, Xu Jiye fixed his gaze on Liuu Qingzhu.

With a hint of mockery on his face, he walked to Long Fei, shouting at Liuu Qingzhu, "Oh, isn’t this the monkey brat born from the Liuu family’s side room? Still remember me?"

With his shout, everyone turned their heads to watch the scene.

Wang Shihao followed behind, enjoying the show, sipping red wine offered by the attendant.

Liuu Qingzhu turned red, clasped fists, bent in courtesy, and greeted, "I naturally know Xu Young Master."

Xu Jiye sneered, "Recognize? I remember saying last time, every time I see you, I’ll hit you. How audacious of you, seeing me and not making a quick exit, standing here deliberately looking for a beating, right?"

Liuu Qingzhu furrowed his brows, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Xu Young Master, about last time, I apologize. But you teased my sister first; it’s only proper for me to retaliate. If you want to hit me today, I’ll accept it. Yet let’s reason first; I was not wrong in this matter."

Xu Jiye cursed aloud, "You poor lad, I’m giving you face, yet you don’t want it. I fancy your sister, that’s supposed to be your family’s blessing. If I take her as a side room, your family’s poor days might get better. I say a few words, and you start reasoning with me? Do you think in this Prefecture Princess Mansion, I wouldn’t dare hit you?"

"Xu Young Master, please have some decency. You and I have grievances, let’s reason outside. Delay the Commandery Princess’s matters, and we both can’t afford the blame."

Liuu Qingzhu straightened his back, gazing directly at Xu Jiye.

Xu Jiye was furious, his face turned black, unexpected of this poor wretch daring repeatedly to defy him.

He pointed at Liuu Qingzhu and cursed, "Fine, you have guts. Today, I’ll hit you right here in the Prefecture Princess Mansion, and I’ll see if the Commandery Princess would trouble the Xu family over a poor wretch like you."

He rolled up his sleeves, ready to punch...

A shallow stance of Tiger Fist, soft as a sick cat, punched towards Liuu Qingzhu’s face.

Liuu Qingzhu simply dodged to the side, Xu Jiye lost his footing, stumbling heavily forward, and fell onto the grass.

Those around laughed uproariously, amused by Xu Jiye’s Shity Kung Fu.

Long Fei also chuckled, this world rich in Spiritual Energy, everyone had some foundation.

Among ordinary people, many could break through the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Both Xu Jiye and Liuu Qingzhu were in the Foundation Establishment Realm, yet Xu Jiye’s skills were evidently piled up by resources, far lagging Liuu Qingzhu’s.

Following Xu Jiye was an old man, seemingly a bodyguard.

The old man’s eyes tightened, seeing his own young master suffer, reached out with a Grappling Technique towards Liuu Qingzhu.

Probably intending not to cause trouble in the Prefecture Princess Mansion, he just used a Grappling Technique.

Striking like lightning, grabbing Liuu Qingzhu’s wrist behind, with one foot kicking Liuu Qingzhu’s leg, making him kneel on one knee.