Xie Hongming sensed that something was amiss and told Han Yunxi, "Esteemed wangfei, this one has heard of the Mu Clan colluding with Northern Li's imperial clan as well."
Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi exchanged meaningful glances at his words.
Wang Zhongyang's lips curved up into a cold smile, but he was in no rush to speak.
When Xie Hongming saw no response, he immediately added, "This one found out a few years ago. The Mu Clan has been lowering the prices of Cloud Realm Continent's medicinal ingredients over the past few years precisely because Northern Li's snowy highlands have produced a lot of high-yielding ingredients. Not only are they low-end, but they're also producing high-end goods at low cost. Esteemed wangfei, the Wang and Xie Clans only have a few mu of land that's been passed down from their ancestors. They don't have many ingredients on hand, so if they keep lowering the prices, they'll really have no way to survive! "
Only then did Wang Zhongyang speak up. "Esteemed wangfei, if we keep lowering the prices, the Wang and Xie Clans won't be able to hold on. When the time comes, there won't be any more ingredients to supply. The losses won't make up for the gains."
Han Yunxi nodded thoughtfully. "The Mu Clan is colluding with Northern Li? Heheh, that's really surprising. "
Wang Zhongyang didn't speak, but Xie Hongming quickly added, "Isn't that so? When I first heard about it, this one was surprised as well."
Actually, Xie Hongming had never heard of the matter at all. He was given a fright when Wang Zhongyang brought it up.
But in front of Qin Wangfei, he could only throw caution to the wind. Even if it was fake, he had to make it sound real. Otherwise, if Qin Wangfei kept lowering the prices, it'd be hard for him to explain himself to the Xie Clan.
His father had almost crippled him for selling medicine at high prices in the black market. His father had already said that if they couldn't come to an agreement this time, there was no need for him to go back.
Han Yunxi glanced at the list of prices again before nodding after some hesitation. "Alright, this wangfei won't make things difficult for you. Let's just set the price. This wangfei will place orders based on needs every month. The goods will be delivered at the beginning of the month and settled at the end of the month. What do you think? "
Compared to the agreement with the Mu Clan, these terms were much more lenient. Wang Zhongyang and Xie Hongming agreed immediately, and Han Yunxi had someone draw up an agreement. After signing it on the spot, she handed over the evidence of the black market's dealings with the two men.
The two of them were overjoyed. After expressing their gratitude, they left happily.
After returning to the inn, Wang Zhongyang was just about to speak when Xie Hongming beat him to it. "Second Master, there's something I need to ask of you!"
"You don't have to be so polite with me. If you have something to say, just say it." Wang Zhongyang was very generous.
Xie Hongming lowered his voice. "Second Old Master, about what happened today … I have to report it to my father."
"Today's matter can be considered to have gone smoothly. He he. You and I will be able to report back," Wang Zhongyang said with a chuckle.
Xie Hongming hesitated for a moment and lowered his voice. "Second Master, where did you hear about the collusion between the Mu family and Northern Li?"
Wang Zhongyang was shocked and said in a panic, "I didn't say that the Mu family colluded with Northern Li! I only heard that the Mu Clan planted medicinal herbs in the Snowy Highlands, that's all. Didn't you say that they were colluding? "
"I … I … Aiya, if I didn't say that, would the Princess Consort have agreed so easily?" Xie Hongming felt helpless.
"You! Aiya, I thought you really did hear about it! Aren't you lying? If the Princess Consort and His Highness Duke of Qin hear about it, we … "Wang Zhongyang's expression was anxious." We'll be in big trouble! "
"Shh …" Xie Hongming also became nervous. "Second Master, let's take this matter seriously. No matter who asks, we'll say the same thing. The Mu family is colluding with Northern Li!"
"This …" Wang Zhongyang hesitated.
Xie Hongming comforted him. "This matter concerns both our futures. Second Master, why should you be soft-hearted towards the Mu family? Now that Mu Ling 'er has fallen into my grandfather's hands, the Mu family's good days won't last long! "
Wang Zhongyang's eyes hardened as he said, "Fine."
And so, the two of them came to an agreement. That day, Wang Zhongyang used the excuse that he needed to search for wild herbs nearby and didn't return to Medicine City with Xie Hongming. After Xie Hongming left, Wang Zhongyang secretly returned to Pill Fiend Pharmacy.
When he entered, Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi were chatting with Elder Wang over tea.
Second Master Wang was Elder Wang's younger brother and was considered a significant figure in the Wang family. It was precisely because of the black market incident that he lost face and couldn't raise his head in front of Elder Wang.
"Is everything done?" Elder Wang asked, displeased.
Second Master Wang resentfully replied, "It's done. With Xie Hongming's mouth, House Lord Xie and Head Xie will definitely believe me."
Elder Wang sighed. "If we can topple the Mu and Xie Clans this time, it can be said that your merits offset your faults."
Second Master Wang didn't dare say anything else. He clasped his hands and withdrew.
"Your Highness, Mu Ling 'er will arrive in Medicine City in three days. According to the Council of Elders' rules, she will be imprisoned in the Medicine Forest. According to custom, the Council of Elders will personally interrogate her as soon as she arrives and pass judgment after a vote. Unfortunately, Medicine City's decennial Grand Medicine Testing Convention is just a few days away, so the Council of Elders has plenty of work to do. Old Man reckons that Mu Ling 'er's case will be delayed until after the Grand Medicine Testing Convention, "Elder Wang said seriously.
"No matter. The more time passes, the more the Mu and Xie Clans will fight over her," Long Fei Ye said.
Han Yunxi wanted to save Mu Ling 'er, but he wanted to use this chance to support the Wang Clan so they could regain control of Medicine City. If he could take over Medicine City, then all of Cloud Realm Continent's southern regions would be under his control.
"Where will the Grand Medicine Testing Convention be held?" Han Yunxi asked.
"It'll be held in the Medicine Forest. Esteemed wangfei, don't worry. Many members of the medical community will be invited to the convention, including all the major medicine merchants. The Council of Elders sent out the invitations, so Pill Fiend Pharmacy will probably receive them in a day or two," Elder Wang said with a smile.
"Medicine Forest …" Han Yunxi's eyes flashed with calculation.
"What is it?" Long Fei Ye asked.
"Nothing, it's been a while since I've been there," Han Yunxi grinned.
As expected, Pill Fiend Pharmacy received an invitation from the Council of Elders two days later. However, they only invited Han Yunxi and His Excellency Pill Fiend to the Grand Medicine Testing Convention. They didn't invite Long Fei Ye!
Although Long Fei Ye wasn't a member of the medical community, Long Fei Ye's status and status made it impossible for him to be left out. It was obvious that Head Elder Xie was holding a grudge and purposely didn't invite him.
Pill Fiend Pharmacy was the one who'd offended them, not His Highness Duke of Qin!
After flipping through the two invitations, Han Yunxi said regretfully, "Your Highness, they didn't invite you … what should I do?"
Long Fei Ye wiped his sword expressionlessly as he replied, "Your lordship will escort you there."
Is he really going to be a bodyguard now?
Han Yunxi almost laughed out loud, but she pretended to be nervous and hastily bowed. "This concubine can't afford it."
Long Fei Ye finally looked up and patted her head as if he was petting a puppy. "It's fine, this lordship is happy to do so."
After saying that, he lowered his head and continued to wipe his sword. His serious expression left Han Yunxi at a loss for words.
Long Feiye, just then, did you … count as sweet-talking? Why did Han Yunxi feel as if she had just eaten honey?
The next day, Qin Wangfei set out for Medicine City under the escort of Guard Long!
In Medicine City, after Mu Ling 'er was locked up in the Medicine Forest prison, the tension between the three great clans and the various factions within the Council of Elders grew thicker and thicker.
As soon as Mu Ling 'er was locked up, the Mu Clan's faction within the Council of Elders forcefully arranged for jailers to guard her. This time, Head Elder Xie was also very forceful and refused all of the Mu Clan's jailers with the excuse of avoiding suspicion.
Mu Yingdong was so angry that he smashed his favorite teapot in his study. "Xie Deyi, you've gone too far!"
Jun Yi Xie domineeringly crossed his legs and arrogantly sipped his tea without saying a word.
Mu Yingdong stepped on the shards on the floor and anxiously asked, "Xie Deyi still hasn't replied to you?"
"What's the rush? The Snowy Plateau is such a great temptation and even you couldn't resist it, let alone him?" Jun Yi Xie disdainfully said.
Mu Yingdong's heart felt stifled and he suddenly didn't know how to refute. Jun Yi Xie was doing fine, so why was he insulting him?
He couldn't help but admit that back then, he had colluded with Jun Yi Xie and agreed to help Jun Yi Xie grow poison in the poison pond in the Medicine Forest because he couldn't resist the temptation of the Snowy Plateau.
"When the Grand Medicine Testing Convention is over, he'll definitely make an appointment with this prince." Jun Yi Xie was very confident and seemed to be in a good mood. He smiled and said, "Mu Yingdong, how about we make a bet?"
Mu Yingdong didn't dare. Who knew what this guy would propose? He smiled and said, "Your Highness Sangfroid Duke is so confident, so this Old Man is also relieved. Old Man is just afraid that Ling 'er will suffer in the next ten days. This girl … sigh, in the end, she's innocent. "
Mu Yingdong was still hoping that after Mu Ling 'er married into Northern Li, she wouldn't hold a grudge against him as her father. Father and daughter could mend their old relationship and work together to develop the Mu Clan. After all, the Mu Clan cooperating with Northern Li's imperial family was like asking a tiger for its skin. If Mu Ling 'er could wholeheartedly side with the Mu Clan when she became the crown prince consort, then he wouldn't be too restrained by Jun Yi Xie.
Jun Yi Xie didn't have any compassion, especially towards women. Coldly, he replied to Mu Yingdong, "It's not like she's going to die. What's the point of worrying so much?"
Mu Yingdong was about to persuade him when he changed the topic. "I heard that the Council of Elders also invited people from Pill Fiend Pharmacy?"
"They invited Han Yunxi and Gu Qi Sha. Xie Deyi sure has guts. He didn't invite the Duke of Qin," Mu Yingdong said.
Jun Yi Xie's eyes flashed when he heard this. "So even if Long Fei Ye comes, he won't be able to enter the Medicine Forest …"
"Hehe, with the Duke of Qin's personality, he won't show up without an invitation," Mu Yingdong laughed. He was too happy to see Xie Deyi offend Long Fei Ye.
While Mu Yingdong and Jun Yi Xie were scheming, the Xie Clan was also painstakingly scheming.
"You're saying that Mu Yingdong and Northern Li's imperial family have been in cahoots for a long time?" Xie Deyi received this news as soon as he returned to the Xie Clan.
Patriarch Xie's expression was grave. "Father, regardless of whether this is true or not, we can't be careless."
"Why didn't you spread this news earlier or later? Why did you have to spread it now? Where did you hear it from? " Xie Deyi asked solemnly. The Snowy Plateau was too important to the Xie Clan. He naturally wouldn't give it up so easily.
"That child, Hongming, told me." Patriarch Xie told him about Xie Hongming, Wang Zhongyang, and Han Yunxi discussing the price. Xie Deyi was very surprised and immediately called Xie Hongming over. "Is this true? Why didn't you mention it before? "
Xie Hongming had no idea that Jun Yi Xie was discussing Mu Ling 'er's marriage with Xie Deyi. He and Wang Zhongyang had already agreed on a unified statement and were determined to slander the Mu Clan in order to protect themselves.
Thus, he said very seriously, "Grandfather, I only heard about this not too long ago. I heard it from the Mu Clan at the Medical Materials Association. I didn't think much of it and thought it was just a joke. But when I went to Pill Fiend Pharmacy, Second Master Wang mentioned it. It's one thing for me to hear it, but even Second Master Wang has heard about it. This matter … there's no smoke without fire! "
Xie Deyi's expression was complicated. After hesitating for a long time, he asked seriously, "How did Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye react?"
Xie Hongming hurriedly replied, "They were very shocked. Qin Wangfei didn't believe it at first! Second Master Wang and I spent a lot of effort before she finally believed us and agreed to the price. "
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