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Chapter 454: Chapter 457: Taking the Initiative_1
Qiao Duo’er clenched her teeth, deciding that instead of a slow torment, it would be better to make a bold move.
"Big brother, my idea is to take the initiative and lure Yin Zheng into using his trump card so that we can defeat him in one fell swoop," Qiao Duo’er said with a curl of her lip.
Yin Zheng had been operating in White Stone Town for so many years and had deep roots, but even the most formidable foes have their weak spots.
Qin Longyun shook his head: "Duo’er, dealing with Yin Zheng is a matter for me alone."
If Bai Yifan knew that he was putting Qiao Duo’er in danger, he would certainly concoct some poison for him.
Then he would be in a terrible state, unable to live or die as he wished.
"Yin Zheng has already disrupted the economic order of White Stone Town. If we do not contain him in time, I fear we won’t be able to manage the fallout later. Madam Liang dares to snatch my things; she should be prepared to be dealt with."
Qiao Duo’er touched her nose, her expression still carrying a hint of rascality.
She never habitually hid behind others or suffered in silence after being bullied. None of that was Qiao Duo’er’s style.
With Qin Longyun around, her safety wasn’t an issue, and she had prepared for the worst-case scenario.
That would be leaving White Stone Town, or even departing Ning Tian Mansion. If things got really bad, she could go abroad. After all, the world was so vast, and she wanted to see it.
Qin Longyun gave Tan Zhenghong a look, signaling him to convince Qiao Duo’er to stop this nonsense.
Dealing with that old fox Yin Zheng wouldn’t be so easy.
However, Tan Zhenghong said, "Without handing over the recipe, Madam Liang won’t let us live in peace, but if we’re forced to give it up, my wife will be unhappy."
So, he supported Qiao Duo’er’s approach.
Qiao Duo’er looked at Tan Zhenghong approvingly. Cough cough... the bribe from last night was quite effective.
Qin Longyun was helpless. Did Tan Zhenghong have no principles left?
Chen Yiling patted her chest: "Husband, stop hesitating. At worst, we’ll give up your official position, and we can enjoy farming in the countryside. Besides, my father is there; he surely won’t just stand by and let anything happen to you!"
Qin Longyun clenched his teeth and finally nodded.
He had one year left in his term, and he had to deal with the Yin Family within this time.
Otherwise, once a new County Magistrate arrived a year later, who knew what the situation would be? Perhaps it would be a world where Yin Zheng had power, bandits roamed freely, and the people suffered immensely.
"Rest assured, as long as I am alive, I will definitely protect you all," he said.
This was Qin Longyun’s promise, and was also part of his duty as a father and government official.
Qiao Duo’er nodded: "Thank you, big brother."
Chen Yiling immediately had someone present a formal visit request. After lunch and a brief rest, she was eager to meet with Madam Liang.
Sitting in the carriage, Chen Yiling started to discuss Madam Liang’s background.
Madam Liang, originally named Yin Silver Moon, was Master Yin Zheng’s eldest daughter. She married Liang Hao but due to a clashing of personalities and disputes over taking concubines, Yin Silver Moon angrily returned to her parental home.
Back at her family’s home, Yin Silver Moon took over the Yin Family’s business and through the years, it flourished under her management. Now, most of the Yin Family’s business relied on her.
"Ah, actually, Yin Silver Moon is pitiful too. Her husband doesn’t care for her, and Yin Zheng only sees her as a tool for making money," Chen Yiling remarked wistfully.
Qiao Duo’er slowly said, "There is something hateful about those who are pitiable. She’s not a three-year-old child and certainly knows right from wrong. The only explanation is that she is inherently greedy."
The Yin Family’s businesses merely provided fertile ground for her desires to grow unchecked.
Chen Yiling felt that this was indeed the case, and her fleeting sympathy vanished without a trace.
Suffering brought upon oneself is not worthy of others’ pity.
