Chapter 32: Teasing Wang Shijie
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Seven days after the first snowfall in Qingzhou, another heavy snow blanketed the region. However, unlike the tranquility of the first snow, the city of Qingzhou was now bustling with activity.
The Qin family had purchased all the rice wine in Qingzhou and delivered it to the Qi Prince’s estate, causing quite a stir. Those who could no longer buy wine naturally cursed both the Qin family and the Qi Prince. However, some discerning individuals sensed something unusual and stayed up all night to gather information.
“His Highness has ordered that no one is to be admitted, and no outsiders are allowed into the estate!”
At the entrance of the Qi Prince’s estate, Wang Shijie was stopped by Ziyuan, but he refused to give up, his eyes constantly peering inside.
Ziyuan, with her hands on her slender waist, looked stern and scolded, “Hey! Hey! Why are you still looking inside? Do you want me to have Zhao Long and Zhao Hu throw you into the snow?”
Under normal circumstances, Wang Shijie would have laughed it off, apologized, and taken his time admiring Ziyuan before leaving. But today was different.
The Qi Prince had personally visited the Qin family, and the very next day, the Qin family bought up all the rice wine in Qingzhou. Moreover, rumors spread that the Qi Prince was brewing a fine wine to be sold by the Qin family.
This news unsettled the Wang family. Ever since the Qi Prince arrived in Qingzhou, the Wang family had enjoyed his trust, consistently overshadowing the Qin family. But the prince’s recent actions seemed unusual, as if he were now favoring the Qin family.
Wang Chengchou, the head of the Wang family, sensed trouble. This was a sign that the Wang family might be falling out of favor. He stayed up all night and the next day berated Wang Shijie, blaming him for distancing himself from Xiao Ming. He ordered Wang Shijie to immediately visit the Qi Prince’s estate to reconnect with Xiao Ming and gather information about the fine wine.