Chapter 1966: One Direct Strike Chapter 1966: One Direct Strike Editor: Henyee Translations First Master Mei asked Second Old Master Lu to go back first.

The moment he left, the three Old Masters of the Mei Family became even more frustrated.

“Elder Brother, I feel uneasy.

It won’t be good if this matter isn’t resolved!” “Lord Shao is so difficult to deal with.

Elder Brother, what should we do?” “Alas!” Old Master Mei also felt unprecedented frustration.

Lord Shao wasn’t motivated by wealth or enticed by beauty, and his family couldn’t offer him power.

It seemed he lacked any other interests.

Even if he did have hobbies, his family likely couldn’t provide anything to captivate him.

With his abundant wealth, wouldn’t he simply procure whatever he desired?

Consider his swift acquisition of the vast land around Liuhe Fort, not to mention the sixty thousand mu of fertile land and numerous shops formerly belonging to the Fan family.

He made these purchases without hesitation.

Not to mention, the state government still owed their family over 100,000 taels of silver.

Even if they resorted to force, they wouldn’t stand a chance against him!

It was like facing an impregnable fortress.

What could they possibly do against such a formidable opponent?

After a pause, Old Master Mei spoke slowly, “Do you think Lord Shao suspects our involvement in the Lu family’s affair?” Third Old Master Mei, never one for subtlety, blurted out, “Of course he might!

Otherwise, why would the Lu family dare to act?” Old Master Mei sneered.

“Indeed.

If that’s the case, since we’ve already incurred his displeasure, why not go all the way?” Their family didn’t necessarily need to be on good terms with Lord Shao.

They simply needed to remain indispensable.

Whether the relationship between the Mei and Lu families was coerced or genuinely harmonious mattered little.

Thus, when Shao Yunduan refuted the rumors and silence prevailed, Second Ms.

Lu accompanied Lu Xianyun to the state office the day after Second Old Master Lu’s visit.

They requested to see Qiao Xuan.

Qiao Xuan had just briefed Mianmian, Songshi, and Liu Fu on the impending arrival of the first batch of pepper and fruit trees, instructing them to prepare for planting.

She also outlined plans for decorating the mansion at Liuhe Manor.

Upon hearing of Second Ms.

Lu’s arrival, she adjusted her attire with a smirk.

The antics of the Lu family were rather amusing.

Hadn’t her husband already made himself abundantly clear?

As the Lord of the Prefect, was there any need for him to deceive?

Naturally, the reputation of this young lady from the Lu family remained untarnished!

They came yesterday and came today.

They were so insensible.

Did they really want to marry and not become enemies?

“Greetings, Madam Shao!” “Greetings, Madam Shao!” Second Ms.

Lu led Lu Xianyun and her attendants, who knelt upon arrival.

Lu Xianyun introduced herself, prompting Qiao Xuan to cast another glance at her.

With a smile, Qiao Xuan invited them to sit and ordered tea.

“Second Ms.

Lu, what brings you here?” As soon as Second Ms.

Lu settled, she rose again, prompting Lu Xianyun to follow suit.

“Madam Shao, I implore your mercy.

I come to plead on behalf of someone!” Pretending ignorance, Qiao Xuan arched an eyebrow, feigning innocence.

“That’s peculiar!

I can’t fathom why the Lu Family would seek my clemency.

Second Ms.

Lu, are you jesting with me?” “I wouldn’t dare jest with you, Madam Shao!

No matter your intelligence, dignity, and virtue, I wouldn’t dare deceive you.

It’s all because of this girl!”