Chapter 16 - 4 Families Disputes
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“In that case, Qin Mu is even more duty-bound. Your Highness, as long as our Qin family doesn’t suffer losses, we will do our best.”
Qin Mu put on a righteous and solemn expression.
However, in his heart, he knew that if this coal stove could be successfully sold, it might bring substantial profits to the Qin family.
Seeing Qin Mu trying to monopolize the opportunity, Wang Shijie was not pleased. He said, “Brother Qin, isn’t this a bit too greedy? How can your Qin family take all the opportunities for yourselves?”
Then, Wang Shijie turned to Xiao Ming and said, “Your Highness, my humble family also has a horse team. While Qin Mu handles the waterways, there are still some places his routes can’t reach. Our Wang family can help Your Highness cover those areas.”
“That’s right, our Sun family also has a horse team,” Sun Dong chimed in.
Wei Qing and Qin Mu exchanged glances, their expressions slightly displeased.
As the four of them argued, Xiao Ming observed them carefully, feeling secretly delighted.
It was clear that Wang Shijie and Sun Dong were supporting each other, while Qin Mu and Wei Qing stood together.
This showed that the four prominent families of Qingzhou were not a united front. On the surface, they appeared harmonious, but beneath the surface, they were scheming against each other.
Xiao Ming wasn’t afraid of them fighting—he was afraid they wouldn’t fight. This way, he could profit from their conflicts.