Chapter 904: Chapter 904: No Profit, No Early Rise

And the one who caused her so much suffering was none other than Liu Sisi, standing before her eyes.

Even though she had become a princess, it did nothing to diminish the surging hatred in Ms. Wang’s heart.

Watching Ms. Wang glaring at her, Liu Sisi suddenly found it amusing, and immediately waved her hands dismissively.

“You don’t need to come and thank me specially, I’ve never cared about these things anyway.”

Ms. Wang was well into her thirties by now, and even though she was adorned with gold and silver and desperately trying to dress up, she couldn’t outshine those delicate young girls.

Wang Ziyan, though average in appearance and a fatty among middle-aged uncles, perfectly fit what people of the time thought of men—an era when people always believed fatness symbolized prosperity.

To match Ms. Wang with Wang Ziyan was like a dog’s breakfast!

How could Ms. Wang ever be a match for him?

Ms. Wang’s chest ached with rage at Liu Sisi’s words! Did she come here to thank Liu Sisi? That was blatantly sarcastic, wasn’t it?

“You? You…”

Pointing her finger at Liu Sisi, Ms. Wang found herself at a loss for words.

With a playful twinkle in her eye, Liu Sisi blinked and said, “Ms. Wang, are you trying to show your gratitude to me? I’ve said, honestly, there’s no need. Of course, if you’re willing to bring a few more bags of grain over so that everyone can have a full meal, that wouldn’t be bad at all.”

“In your dreams!”

Ms. Wang could no longer maintain her façade, bursting out furiously, “You, Liu Sisi, you! You’ve made it so I can’t return home, you’ve reduced me to what I am today, and instead of settling scores with you, you still have the nerve to ask for grain! Pah! Just wait, I won’t let you off…”

The more she cursed, the happier she got, the more vitriolic her words became.

When she had left, Liu Sisi was still a Prefecture Princess. Subconsciously, she still thought of Liu Sisi as someone she could manipulate at will, completely forgetting that Liu Sisi’s status was no longer what it had once been.

Liu Sisi maintained a faint smile, but a flicker of cold light passed through her eyes when she noticed a fat figure appearing at the doorway.

Did they really think she, Liu Sisi, would be an easy target?

It seemed someone’s wallet was about to bleed heavily, and someone else was about to have terrible misfortune!

“Shut up! You crazy old hag!”

A fat figure lunged forward, delivering a forceful slap to Ms. Wang’s face. His round body managed to move so quickly, it was truly remarkable!

Ms. Wang was in full tirade when suddenly a slap spun her around, sending her crashing into the leg of a table beside her. Her head spun dizzily, and it took her quite a while to get back up.

Wang Ziyan was incredibly vexed!

She was shouting at someone of significance, yet she dared to rant so unabashedly, proving herself to be a hindrance rather than a help!

Wang Ziyan’s belly shook with fat as he laughed, his face blooming like flowers, his eyes completely squinted into slits.

“Your Highness, this mad woman was traumatized a few years ago and has had frequent bouts of illness ever since, often spouting madness. Your Highness, considering the diligent service of your humble subject, please do not stoop to the level of arguing with a mad woman…”

Wang Ziyan’s lips kept moving incessantly, and even in the midst of the winter’s heavy snow, he was sweating profusely—truly a hard sight.

All of a sudden, Liu Sisi felt a twinge of sympathy for this pitiful man before her.

“Lord Wang, you also heard what this mad woman just said. It’s not that I do not wish to save Lord Wang’s face, but truly, this mad woman’s words are unbearable.”

Wang Ziyan’s whole body shuddered, and he quickly knelt down on the ground, ceaselessly kowtowing, “Your Honor, the Princess, a husband should not forget his humble wife when prospering. In the past few years, during the times of war, my wife saved my life several times, I really cannot bear to… Please punish me, Your Honor, I am willing to suffer the punishment on behalf of my wife!”

Observing the fervent fatty before her, Liu Sisi’s gaze changed!

Who would have thought that Ms. Wang would be so lucky? To meet such a good man, considering what kind of person she is, I don’t know which of her ancestors’ tombs started billowing green smoke!

“You are willing to suffer the punishment in her place? Very well!”

Her heart had always been soft, and since he took the initiative to ask, she would naturally grant his wish.

“Since this is your wish, I shall naturally fulfill it.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Ziyan involuntarily shivered, but he had to brace himself and nod, “Please give your orders, Your Honor!”

“Since you know your mistake, you shall be fined 50,000 taels of silver. Additionally, during your stay in Yingchang City, you are to take responsibility for everyone’s food. Moreover, you must keep a close eye on this crazy woman. If I see her wandering around again, do not blame me for not giving due consideration to Lord Wang’s dignity.”

Liu Sisi said to Ms. Wang, with not a trace of a smile on her face.

Just then, the groggy Ms. Wang finally came to, immediately beginning to shout at the top of her voice, “50,000 taels? Why don’t you just rob us? Ugh…”

Before she could finish speaking, her body went limp, and she collapsed once more.

Wang Ziyan emerged from behind her, pulling back his raised fist and smoothly catching Ms. Wang in his arms.

“Your Honor, the silver and the arrangements for food, I will have someone send them over immediately. My wife’s madness seems to be getting worse, so I will take her away now.”

Liu Sisi solemnly nodded, as if she hadn’t seen the scene where Wang Ziyan knocked out Ms. Wang with a hand dagger, yet internally, she was extra wary of Wang Ziyan.

“Take her away then, and find a doctor to give her a careful examination. Insanity could be mild or severe; if neglected for too long, it could become incurable.”

“I understand, Your Honor.”

Not until she saw Wang Ziyan leave did Liu Sisi relax her tense facial expression.

Zhang Peng was also particularly delighted, “That’s 50,000 taels of silver! Lord Wang agreed without even frowning. How much silver must his family have?”

“Probably a drop in the bucket for him? Didn’t you see Wang Ziyan not only agreed quickly but also seemed quite pleased to do so?”

Liu Sisi was also very pleased. Although she had a gold mine, several shops, and a few manors, those were all her own silver. Today was the first time she extorted someone, and she directly obtained 50,000 taels of silver, making her feel light and somewhat unreal.

“Strange, why is he so happy about giving away money?”

Beside, Yuan Jue couldn’t comprehend the key point at all.

Liu Sisi looked up at the sky, Zhang Peng was really too honest.

Qi Yuanzheng touched his nose and coughed gently, “Wang Ziyan is a government official by donation, he has plenty of silver, but lacks a way to advance further. Now that he has caught the eye of the Princess, it’s just 50,000 taels of silver in exchange for a good impression in her mind. Why wouldn’t he be happy to do it?”

“Even if he gains favor, what good does that do?” Yuan Jue still couldn’t understand.

Good grief!

Despite the young Taoist being thirteen or fourteen years old, it seemed he was quite naïve.

“How can it not benefit him? Sometimes a word from the Princess can save his life or bring him endless wealth and honor. Merchants rise early for profit; tell me, doesn’t it benefit him?”

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