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Chapter 455: Chapter 458 The Cell is Almost Full_1
Before long, the carriage stopped in front of the Yin Mansion.
Since they had sent a calling card in advance, a maid was already waiting at the gate; seeing that it was the Lady of the County, she quickly welcomed them inside.
The Yin Mansion was understated in every aspect, yet within its restraint flowed a sense of opulence, far surpassing the delicacy of the Government Office’s backyard.
Chen Yiling and Qiao Duo’er exchanged glances, both silently cursing, "Corrupt officials."
After waiting in the parlor for a while, Yin Yinyue gracefully made her way over.
She was over thirty, but well-maintained, and looked more like a woman in her early twenties.
The only drawback was her narrow eyes, which, despite their astuteness, made her seem somewhat sharp and petty.
She was clearly a formidable character.
"Lady of the County," Yin Yinyue said perfunctorily as she performed a curtsey, "may I know what brings you to my humble home?"
"I have nothing but idle time on my hands; what important matters could I possibly have? I’m just killing time, and this is my husband’s sister; her name is Duo’er."
Chen Yiling responded bluntly.
"It’s an honor to meet you, Madam Liang," Qiao Duo’er said, executing a curtsy.
Madam Liang nodded, "We’ve met before. Have you finally come to a realization this time, Mrs. Tan?"
"I’ve always had a clear understanding. If it’s mine, I will surely guard it well," Qiao Duo’er said earnestly.
Madam Liang examined Qiao Duo’er from top to bottom, her expression darkening as she spoke, "You’ve got some nerve."
"It comes naturally to me; thank you for the compliment, Madam," Qiao Duo’er replied without any modesty, and then added, "But as for you, Madam Liang, don’t you grow tired of these childish games after so many years?"
"Duo’er, how can you speak to Madam Liang like that? She’s only been in charge of the Yin Family for a few years, the thrill of usurping must still feel novel to her," Chen Yiling commented sarcastically.
Qiao Duo’er smoothly conceded her error, "It was a slip of the tongue; I misspoke."
"So you’ve come to declare war?" Yin Yinyue asked, squinting her eyes.
"If that’s what you wish to believe, then so it may be; but let me give you one piece of advice—keep your underlings from causing trouble, or the cells in the Government Office will soon be at capacity," Chen Yiling said in exasperation.
Ever since Tan’s Shop opened its doors, the Government Officials could apprehend hooligans causing trouble every day, but there were only so many cells in the Government Office.
"To call it ’declaring war’ would be an inappropriate choice of words. You are too weak for us to bother declaring war," Qiao Duo’er said immediately.
Madam Liang kindly reminded, "Don’t think that just because you have a little affinity and history with Qin Longyun, you can act recklessly in White Stone Town. You’re still too green and won’t understand your own insignificance until you’ve suffered."
The echelons of White Stone Town were treacherously complex. How many people regarded someone like Qin Longyun as insignificant?
Only Qiao Duo’er still treasured Qin Longyun as if he were a precious gem, thinking she had found a great treasure.
"This is my concern, Madam; you’d better look after your own matters. You have a busy schedule, and we wouldn’t want to bother you any longer."
Having achieved their goal, Qiao Duo’er and Chen Yiling quickly took their leave.
The maid couldn’t help but complain, "They are truly overbearing!"
"Don’t fall for their tricks; they came here today hoping I would get angry and strike out at them harshly so that they could find something to hold against me," Yin Yinyue stated smugly. After years of struggling in the business world, would she lack such discernment to have flourished until now?
"It’s a good thing you’re smart, Miss; otherwise, you’d have fallen right into their trap," the maid said, looking at Yin Yinyue with admiration. If it were her, she’d have been deceived countless times already.
Yin Yinyue waved her hand dismissively, "All you know is how to flatter. Quickly bring the ledger; I’m waiting to look through it!"
