Xu Hui Commercial Street, a mahjong parlor.
Murong Ba was having a good time when a group of his subordinates ran in, each clutching their legs and wailing.
Murong Ba put down the cards in his hand and looked at them in confusion, asking, "What happened to all of you? How did the negotiation with Chen Yin Gong go?"
The man in sunglasses said with a bitter face, "That... Master Ba, we did go to negotiate, but we ran into people from the Jiang family. He beat us all up and kicked us out. Master Ba, you must get justice for us."
Jiang family?
Murong Ba's face instantly turned grim.
The newly established Triumph Jewelry by the Jiang family was clearly targeting Dynasty Jewelry. He hadn't expected them to find Chen Yin Gong so quickly and try to poach him.
But the problem was, Murong Ba had always kept Chen Yin Gong's affairs very hidden. How did the Jiang family find out?
Murong Ba asked, "Did the Jiang family bring many people?"
The man in sunglasses glanced awkwardly at the people around him, then held up a finger. "Just one person."
One person?
Murong Ba flew into a rage.
"You bunch of useless trash, you couldn't even defeat him when he was alone? How can so many of you be taken down by one person? Am I feeding you for nothing? Useless, a bunch of dead useless trash!"
Murong Ba demanded, "Who was that person? What's his name?"
The man in sunglasses said, "He said his name was Lu Ming."
"Hmm? Him again?" Murong Ba narrowed his eyes, extremely displeased.
His last operation had failed because of this person named Lu Ming, and now he had been tricked by Lu Ming again. He was truly unhappy.
"Lu Ming, a live-in son-in-law of the Jiang family, how can he have such great strength?" Murong Ba didn't understand.
Military advisor Qiu Zhen walked over and said, "Lu Ming's strength is indeed extraordinary. I investigated him. He had several remarkable feats in Jinling, with excellent combat skills. I fear that besides General Murong, no one on our side can subdue him."
Murong Ba was taken aback. "So strong? Tsk tsk, it seems the Jiang family didn't find a son-in-law, but a bodyguard."
He paused.
He then asked, "What about Chen Yin Gong?"
Qiu Zhen replied, "According to the information from our watchers, Chen Yin Gong has already been taken away by Lu Ming. Where he was taken is unknown."
Murong Ba fell into thought.
He had been keeping an eye on Chen Yin Gong precisely because he was afraid Chen Yin Gong would be taken by other jewelers, given Chen Yin Gong's exceptional carving skills.
Whichever company managed to poach him would pose a great challenge to Dynasty Jewelry.
He hadn't expected that in the end, Lu Ming would be the one to take him. Dynasty Jewelry would face a huge challenge!
As he was thinking.
Qiu Zhen smiled and said, "Master Ba, you don't need to worry too much. Chen Yin Gong is nothing to fear."
"Oh?" Murong Ba asked curiously, "Why?"
Qiu Zhen explained, "Because Chen Yin Gong is already critically ill! His spitting blood condition is very serious, and his lifespan was already limited. Furthermore, we have prohibited all doctors from treating him recently, which has worsened his condition. Based on estimates, Chen Yin Gong probably won't live for even half a month. Chen Yin Gong should now be pale, emaciated, and likely unable to even walk!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Ba burst into laughter, "Excellent, excellent."
Little did they know, Chen Yin Gong's spitting blood condition had long been cured by Lu Ming.
They only knew of Lu Ming's superb combat skills, unaware that Lu Ming's medical skills were even more extraordinary! Lu Ming was a renowned divine physician in Jinling, and before a divine physician, what was a spitting blood condition?
Murong Ba, due to this misjudgment, made further strategic errors and was severely dealt with by Lu Ming!!!
...
Jinling, Tian Shen Island.
The Three-Star General Murong Shuang was having tea with a guest, none other than the head of the Yuan family, Yuan Chengji.
Murong Shuang got straight to the point, "Elder Yuan, I entrusted you to deal with the Jiang family some time ago, why haven't you made a move yet?"
Yuan Chengji gave a bitter smile and shook his head repeatedly.
It wasn't that he didn't want to act, but he had indeed encountered considerable trouble.
Yuan Chengji said, "I'm not afraid you'll laugh at me, General Murong, but I really want to act. The problem is, my good-for-nothing youngest daughter, Yuan Keying, has fallen in love with Lu Ming! Any move I make, she tries to sabotage it. She's my most cherished daughter, and I can't bear to reprimand her too harshly, which is why things have been dragging on."
Murong Shuang rolled her eyes upon hearing this.
Her副将 Qin Tong spoke bluntly, "Are you serious? Miss Yuan is from a prominent family, how could she fall for a live-in son-in-law who tends graves? Lu Ming is betrothed to Jiang Mengxin!"
Yuan Chengji was extremely embarrassed.
He spread his hands, "I understand all of this, but the truth is, matters of the heart are hard to explain."
He sighed.
Yuan Chengji continued, "I've arranged for many young noblemen to accompany Keying and entertain her recently, but she hasn't taken a liking to any of them. I truly don't understand what it is about Lu Ming that makes Keying so infatuated."
Not only did he not understand, but Murong Shuang and Qin Tong also didn't.
After all, Murong Shuang had directly torn up the engagement and 'divorced' Lu Ming in front of him. How could such an utterly useless piece of trash be liked by women?
Moreover, it was a daughter from a wealthy family like Yuan Keying.
It was truly bizarre.
Murong Shuang suppressed her anger and said, "Let's not dwell on past matters. Elder Yuan, from now on, you must present a plan to deal with the Jiang family! Jiang Mengxin has taken Lu Ming to Modu, and the entire Jiang family is without a leader. This is the best opportunity to strike! I don't have high demands for you; just take care of Jiang Lan and toy with Xun Rong, and the mission will be considered complete."
Yuan Chengji thought for a moment and replied, "This is not a problem. As long as it's not dealing with Lu Ming, but just dealing with Jiang Lan, Keying probably won't interfere too much."
The two clinked their glasses, and then Yuan Chengji rose to leave.
A plot targeting Jiang Lan was gradually forming in Yuan Chengji's mind. At this moment, the Jiang family, without Jiang Mengxin presiding and Lu Ming guarding, was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Could Jiang Lan withstand Yuan Chengji's schemes and tricks?
It was uncertain.
A gentle breeze stirred.
The sun began to set.
Murong Shuang finished the last sip of tea in her cup and said faintly, "Jiang Mengxin is too clever for her own good, taking Lu Ming to Modu, intending to use me to eliminate Jiang Lan. So be it. However..."
She gave a sinister smile and continued, "She completely fails to understand the principle of 'when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold.' After Jiang Lan is dealt with, the first thing I will do is uproot the Jiang family's main branch! Jiang Mengxin, you will never return to Jinling."