Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1080 - 1078: Farewell, Xiao Shisan-niang

At a street corner closest to Zining Pavilion, Wufu set down Fengniang and slouched unceremoniously inside the carriage, clutching a large cushion.

"The Lady really trusts Fengniang, giving her such authority. I’m somewhat envious," Jadeite laughed.

Wufu slightly opened her eyes and said, "Oh? So, Jadeite wants power, and you’ll manage all matters below?"

"No, I’d be worked to death!" Jadeite quickly waved her hand.

She wasn’t Purple Jade; she wasn’t really interested in business matters. If Wufu truly pressed everything onto her, being exhausted was one thing, but as a servant, that was her fate. What she feared most was incompetence, making a mess of things, and instead of helping, causing more trouble.

Wufu chuckled softly and sighed, "We don’t have enough people to rely on. Those who can be cultivated should be cultivated. It’s merely a Rouge Pavilion. If she does well, it’s more income. Why not? Managing subordinates is all about trusting them."

"The Lady’s open-mindedness is admirable!" Jadeite said earnestly.

Wufu said, "I’m not afraid of betrayal as long as she has the skills and courage. What I fear most is not trusting anyone at all. If so, what’s the point of living? If I’m incompetent and am betrayed, then I deserve it."

"I will never betray the Lady," Jadeite hurried to profess her loyalty.

Wufu smiled, "Hmm, serve me well, and I’ll find you an Ideal Gentleman in the future."

Jadeite gave her a side glance and changed the topic, "I do hope Sister Zi Yu returns soon!"

"Who doesn’t?" Wufu also sighed; Purple Jade was as good as ten men.

Returning home, the steward came to report that someone had left a card wishing to meet.

Wufu took it and twitched her lips.

"Who is it, my Lady?" Jadeite was curious about her expression.

Wufu handed the card over, "With such a big skull drawn on it, who do you think it is?"

Jadeite took a look, indeed there was a skull drawn on the card. It meant that the person who sent the card was Thirteenth Lady Xiao of the Skull Gang.

"Lady, should I make the arrangements?"

Wufu nodded, "You go ahead."

As long as negotiations with Thirteenth Lady Xiao were successful, the sea transport project could officially begin.

However, Wufu anticipated the negotiations wouldn’t be smooth, but she didn’t expect it to be this difficult; Thirteenth Lady Xiao wanted a thirty percent stake?

In the spacious Floral Hall, Wufu still smiled, and Thirteenth Lady Xiao also smiled, but the attendants in the Floral Hall sensed a subtle tension in the air.

"Thirteenth Lady Xiao, I admire your bravery as a woman and genuinely wish to cooperate with you. But it’s clear Thirteenth Lady doesn’t share the same sentiment," Wufu chuckled.

"How could that be? My presence here naturally indicates a desire to collaborate with Lady Wu," Thirteenth Lady Xiao said with a faint smile, "But you understand, people like us live with our lives at stake, so we must secure the livelihood of our families."

"Thirteenth Lady, our sea transport venture is legitimate business; other matters need not concern you. It’s just a matter of escorting one or two voyages,"

"But even then, it comes with risks, doesn’t it? This escorting carries its own dangers, for the vast sea contains more than just our Skull Gang." Thirteenth Lady Xiao said.

"Ten percent is the maximum we can offer. Thirteenth Lady, I only get twenty percent myself," Wufu said, "As you mentioned, the entire sea isn’t owned solely by your Skull Gang; there’s also the Shark Gang, the Iron Head Gang..."

Thirteenth Lady Xiao furrowed her brows, understanding Wufu’s implication that there were other parties they could collaborate with.