After the villain was defeated, she still had power in the government

Jixue: “…”

So this is the surprise Fu Yutang mentioned!

Xiao Feng Xiao Yan: "..."

Does Fu Yutang think that the young master is being taken advantage of?

Shameless!

Shameless guy!

It's absolutely abominable!

There is no one in the world more despicable and shameless than Fu Yutang!

This time, not only Xiaofeng was gasping for breath due to anger, but even Xiaoyan was trembling with anger and cursing in her heart.

Jixue had dealt with Fu Yutang several times and knew that she was despicable and shameless. But now that she had tricked her like this, she was still able to keep herself calm.

Not to mention, he already knew the purpose of Fu Yutang's doing this -

She was simply trying to cheat him out of something, mislead him, and hide the fact that there was someone around her that he couldn't see.

In order to verify her guess, Jixue said "hmm" softly, and said in a deep voice: "Ji will settle the account for Master Fu, but the premise is that the shopkeeper must answer Ji's question truthfully."

"What's the problem?" Yue Jingming looked up at him, confusion written all over his face.

"How many private rooms did Lord Fu book at Tianxiang Teahouse today?" Jixue asked.

"Two." Yue Jingming answered truthfully, paused, and added, "Tianxiang Teahouse has a rule that the identities of guests in the private rooms cannot be disclosed. Master Ji, I have answered your question truthfully, please don't make it difficult for me."

"That's enough." Ji Xue's face showed understanding, and she said in a cold tone: "I will send someone to deliver the silver later."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked out.

Xiaoyan and Xiaofeng followed closely behind.

The master and his two servants quickly disappeared from Yue Jingming's sight.

"Shopkeeper," seeing that Ji Xue and the other two were unlikely to return, the long-faced waiter came forward, took out a silver ingot from his bosom, and whispered, "Master Ji just gave me five taels of silver to secretly inquire about the guests in the Bamboo Room and the Plum Room."

"Oh?" Yue Jingming raised his eyelids, stared at him, and said seriously: "You didn't leak the guest's privacy, did you?"

Especially the guests in the Yumei Room who are related to Lord Fu.

"No, no." The long-faced waiter shook his head repeatedly and told everything that had just happened. He assured, "I shouldn't have said anything. I didn't say a single word."

Although he didn't know why Master Ji asked these questions, he knew that the Marquis had once come to Tianxiang Teahouse with Lord Fu to drink tea, and both of them were smiling when they left, and it was obvious that they had a good relationship.

He also noticed that the shopkeeper's attitude towards Lord Fu was the same as when he was facing the Marquis, very respectful.

He is not smart, but he knows how to read people's faces.

Sir Fu must be no simple person to be treated like this by the shopkeeper.

Of course, we cannot offend such a big shot.

Not to mention, Lord Fu has a good relationship with the Marquis.

Maybe he is their lord’s man.

Rounding it off, Lord Fu can barely be considered half of their master.

Since he is half-master to them, they, as his subordinates, must help protect him to prevent Master Fu's privacy from being leaked and taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives.

After all, there were a lot of rumors about Lord Fu some time ago.

Therefore, when Master Ji asked, he gave an ambiguous answer, deliberately concealing the relationship between Lord Fu and Yumei as a guest.

"well done!"

He is worthy of being his favored successor.

"We, as subordinates, may not be smart, but we must have sharp eyes and know how to read people's expressions. We must also have a scale in our hearts to distinguish right from wrong and importance, and not be tempted by immediate interests."

Yue Jingming patted his shoulder and said seriously: "You have done a great job this time. Since this money is a reward from the guests, just accept it. Work hard, and gain experience for a few more years, you will be able to take charge of your own business, and I can return to the Marquis. By then, I will recommend you to be the shopkeeper."

When the long-faced waiter heard this, he was immediately delighted.

"Thank you, shopkeeper. Thank you, shopkeeper..."