Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 660 - 615: The Second-in-command’s Scheme Falls Through (1)
The punishment was carried out on the spot.
Although it was painful to be beaten and unpleasant to have one’s ear cut, it was better than being killed by the Second Master who would burn bridges after crossing the river.
After receiving their punishment, these people gave a cold glance at the Second Master, covered their ears, and were escorted away.
As for the Second Master, even if he had the most power and people under his command in the village now, having violated the village rules, the other Chiefs wouldn’t let him off easily.
He didn’t dare to openly fall out with the Chiefs either. The rules were set by the Big Master, and going against the village rules would mean rebellion.
The Second Master hadn’t fully controlled the village yet. When the Chiefs wanted to punish him for his management failures, he was resentful but didn’t dare to voice it.
"I didn’t manage my subordinates well and am willing to accept punishment. Please proceed according to the village rules," the Second Master said, suppressing his anger and nodding towards the Chiefs.
"Very well, then follow the rules," Miss Ling said, looking at the Chiefs, "You may discuss it."
Among the eight Chiefs, there were people of the Second Master, but at this moment, they didn’t dare to help him, as that would be exposing themselves.
In the end, the punishment for the Second Master was determined by people loyal to the Big Master.
The Second Master’s subordinates were banned from leaving the village for official matters for three months.
None of the guards at the entrance and exit of the village could be from the Second Master.
The people on night patrol couldn’t be from the Second Master.
The affairs of the kitchen were not to involve the Second Master’s people either.
These were the main affairs, and by excluding the Second Master’s people from them, it rendered them powerless.
In essence, the Second Master’s people were just small fry, while those managing the matters were people of Ling Yuezi and the Big Master.
The Second Master was so angry that he almost drew his knife, but his men had caused trouble today, so he couldn’t express his thoughts.
If he offended several Chiefs, he would become the target of public criticism.
"In that case, very well." The Second Master forced a smile, left with his people, looking dejected.
Ling Yuezi cupped her hands towards the Chiefs, "You’ve all worked hard, the hour is late, everyone should go back to rest."
"Miss Ling should rest early too."
The crowd dispersed, and Ling Yuezi took her people back to Lianyue Residence.
"Miss, how are things outside?" The other maids approached, asking Ling Yuezi about the situation outside.
Ling Yuezi received a secret report that the Second Master would act tonight, framing her and Mr. Li with the intention of monopolizing the village.
She went along with the plan and pinned the villain’s label on the Second Master.
They tried to drug her people and frame the Big Master and Lianyue Residence for poisoning, but she swapped the drugs, knocking out the Big Master’s and Lianyue Residence’s people, while the Second Master’s people remained unharmed.
This way, everyone started to suspect the Second Master.
"Of course, it’s about letting the other side suffer," Ling Yuezi said with a cold smile. "The Second Master wanted to crush me and Mr. Li with a stone, but I knocked the stone away, and he ended up hitting his own foot."
The maids were delighted, "That’s great, Miss. The Second Master, like a toad desiring swan meat, should know that Miss isn’t easy to bully."
Ah Qing, however, said, "Miss, the Second Master suffered a big loss today and surely won’t let it rest. He will certainly retaliate, so Miss needs to be ready to deal with his next trap."
Ling Yuezi sneered, "His next step? I will take his life!"
. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
The hourglass’s mark reached the latter half of the night.
After arranging matters, Ling Yuezi placed her double blades in the outer room of the bedroom and pushed the door to enter the inner room.
She didn’t like to see weapons in the bridal chamber.
On the nuptial bed, Li Xingsheng was still quietly sleeping.
Ling Yuezi removed her outer garment and gently lay back in bed.
Just as she let out a sigh of relief, the man beside her spoke, "Wife, where did you go just now?"
Ling Yuezi gave a big start, was this man not asleep?
"I couldn’t sleep, so I went out for a walk."
Li Xingsheng tilted his head to look at her, "It was very noisy outside just now, did something happen?"
Ling Yuezi calmed her mind and lightly chuckled, "The people causing trouble in the bridal chamber were chased away by my maids." She turned over and looked at Li Xingsheng, "Let’s sleep, husband."
Li Xingsheng also smiled slightly, "Alright."
The two of them acted businesslike, closed their eyes, and went to sleep.
And this time, Ling Yuezi genuinely fell asleep.
The village’s affairs were resolved, the Second Master’s influence was greatly weakened today, and with a good mood, Ling Yuezi slept soundly.
Li Xingsheng, in fact, never slept.
He knew very well what Ling Yuezi had been up to.
He was secretly amazed, never thinking that this little girl would be such a formidable person. With little effort, she managed to handle the Second Master securely.
In a few days in the village, he had figured out some of the main conflicts there.
The Second Master wanted to take over the village alone, but he couldn’t defeat the Big Master’s forces or Ling Yuezi’s people, so he thought about marrying Ling Yuezi to merge forces and then devour Ling Yuezi’s manpower. Who knew Ling Yuezi suddenly married him.
The Second Master wouldn’t give up and plotted to frame Ling Yuezi.
Today, this Second Master’s scheme did not succeed, surely he will plot again, and it will be even more sinister.
By then, the two sides will inevitably fight to the death.
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The next day, as soon as dawn broke, Li Xingsheng woke up.
As he just sat up, Ling Yuezi opened her eyes, the two made eye contact, and Ling Yuezi was momentarily stunned.
"You..." With a man beside her, she didn’t react immediately.
"Good morning, wife." Li Xingsheng cupped his hands and smiled at her.
Ling Yuezi blushed slightly, "Lie down, I’ll get up first."
She got out of bed, lowered the canopy, and then went to get dressed.
Afraid Li Xingsheng would peek, Ling Yuezi kept turning her head to look.
Seeing no reaction from the canopy, she breathed a sigh of relief.
On the bed, listening to the sounds outside through the canopy, Li Xingsheng couldn’t help but smile wryly.
He sat up straight and stretched lazily, then unexpectedly discovered a strand of hair had been twisted off.
Outside the canopy, Ling Yuezi was instructing the maid to bring the washing water.
Li Xingsheng’s eyes flickered, he laughed quietly, and tucked the broken hair behind him.
After Ling Yuezi finished washing, Ah Qing and Ah Lan brought in washing water to serve Li Xingsheng.
Li Xingsheng couldn’t get used to unfamiliar maids, he refused their assistance.
"I’ll do it myself, go serve your mistress." Li Xingsheng was already dressed, tying his hair himself.
Ah Qing and Ah Lan exchanged a glance and didn’t step forward to help.
Among Ling Yuezi’s maids, the oldest was only about twenty, Ah Qing and Ah Lan were the same age as Ling Yuezi.
These two maids, although not as beautiful as Ling Yuezi, looked more refined than typical village girls. Plus, being martial artists, their eyebrows held a heroic spirit, and their figures were more agile and enchanting.
But since Li Xingsheng moved into the Lianyue Residence, he hadn’t paid much attention to the maids.
Which couldn’t help but make Ah Qing and Ah Lan view Li Xingsheng with new eyes.
Once dressed and stepping into the outer room, Li Xingsheng saw Ling Yuezi sitting by the table drinking tea, he walked over, sat down across from her, "Wife, where is my attendant student?"
Last night, to make the play more realistic, Ling Yuezi also drugged Lou Chengye.
"He should be waking up around now, the sun is high already." Ling Yuezi instructed Ah Qing to invite Lou Chengye.
Soon, Lou Chengye came in yawning.
Seeing him safe and sound, Li Xingsheng was relieved.
Remembering his identity, upon seeing Ling Yuezi, Lou Chengye immediately bowed, "Good morning, young mistress." Then he greeted Li Xingsheng, "Good morning, sir."
"Truly sensible." Li Xingsheng suppressed a laugh, "Wife, is there any reward?" He tilted his head to ask Ling Yuezi.
Ling Yuezi blushed, coughed lightly, "Ah Qing, give a red envelope."
"Yes, Miss."
Ah Qing went into the inner room, took out a large red envelope, and gave it to Lou Chengye.
Lou Chengye happily took it in his hand, eagerly opened it to look.
Inside was a silver note worth a hundred taels.
"Thank you, young mistress, for the reward." Lou Chengye joyfully bowed again.
Ah Qing also said, "Xiao Yezi, if you behave in the future, there will be no shortage of our Miss’s rewards."
Lou Chengye nodded with a grin, "Yes, Sister Qing."
Ah Qing smiled with pursed lips.
After tea, Ling Yuezi took Li Xingsheng to meet the Big Master.
The Big Master already knew about the events that happened in the village last night.
Seeing Ling Yuezi coming, the Big Master’s eyes were full of concern and inquiry.
Ling Yuezi brought Li Xingsheng forward, "Godfather, we slept well last night, no one disturbed us, and those who tried to make noise, I have already dealt with them."
The Big Master looked at Ling Yuezi, then at Li Xingsheng, his eyes gentle.
"Oh oh." He made several sounds in his throat.
Ling Yuezi wanted to speak privately with the Big Master, Li Xingsheng was asked to have tea and rest in the outer room.
Lou Chengye looked around, noticing Ling Yuezi’s maids were not nearby, only the Big Master’s two guards were standing far at the door, he asked Li Xingsheng softly, "Second brother, last night on your wedding night, did you consummate?"
