Triumph in Her Rise and Love-Chapter 171 - 169

Magistrate Jiang gazed at Lord Deng’s retreating figure and sighed softly as he explained to Yuan Yunzhong and Song Jiyun, "Lord Deng is the Duke of Ying’s nephew. The Duke wanted him to get some practice. This young lad has been pampered all his life, has not seen much of the world. As he grows and experiences more, he’ll come to understand."

Yuan Yunzhong’s expression did not clear up because of this.

Just then, a Government Official came running up, his head just appearing at the staircase as he hurriedly said, "Lord Jiang, you better come quickly! Eunuch Wan has arrived. He’s been blocked at Yi Gate. He’s impatient and ordered his men to whip people to clear the way. Chief Constable Chen pleaded with him to be merciful, but he said they’re just a bunch of lowlifes, dead or alive it doesn’t matter. The common people are scrambling everywhere, the hard-kept order is destabilized not to mention some have been injured..."

"What?!" Before he could finish, Magistrate Jiang stood up abruptly and rushed outside, "Why report this only now? How many were injured? Who was guarding there? Has it turned into chaos?"

His barrage of questions bombarded the Government Official, who shrank his neck, mumbling unsure of what to say.

Magistrate Jiang didn’t bother with him and went straight down the stairs.

Seeing this, that Government Official and Jiang Xiaosi hurriedly followed.

Yuan Yunzhong slammed his hand on the table, making the bowls and cups jingle, "Fools!"

It was unclear whether he was cursing Eunuch Wan or those officials who, out of fear of power, failed to act.

"Stay here and don’t move," Yuan Yunzhong instructed Song Jiyun, "I’ll be right back!"

His expression was as stern and cutting as a drawn sword.

Song Jiyun jumped in fright.

Yuan Yunzhong had already turned and headed towards the staircase.

Song Jiyun hurriedly called out to him, catching him at the stairway entrance, softly telling him, "Be careful!"

Chaos had ensued, everyone only looking out for their own lives, accidents could happen at any moment.

Yuan Yunzhong’s expression slightly softened, and he nodded before heading downstairs.

Seeing this, Shao Qing giggled reassuringly at her, "Miss Song, don’t worry, the young master... his martial arts are superb, he will be fine."

After saying this, he also followed Yuan Yunzhong downstairs, pounding down the steps.

Song Jiyun sighed.

She of course knew that this was how the world worked, but hearing and experiencing it firsthand still made her feel uncomfortable.

However, it was good that Yuan Yunzhong did not feel the same way, considering the lives and properties of common folks important, helping her notice what she had missed.

She stood at the second floor of the warm pavilion and looked down.

She happened to see Yuan Yunzhong and Shao Qing’s figures merging into the bustling crowd.

It seemed that Yuan Yunzhong’s figure appeared even more upright and carefree than usual.

Song Jiyun continuously watched the situation downstairs.

The grand hall remained orderly, while the distant crowd looked like a whirlpool in disarray, but in less than the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, the chaotic crowd began to disperse slowly.

Song Jiyun breathed a sigh of relief.

Zheng Quan came upstairs, seeing only Song Jiyun in the warm pavilion, he couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Where is Young Master Yuan? Chairman Ma, Old Master Yan, they all have arrived, they are at the back courtyard of the main hall talking with the abbot, who asked me to come and see if you wanted to come over, so she can prepare some refreshments."

This was originally a marketing event.

That was her main venue.

Song Jiyun took a deep breath, told Zheng Quan all she had learned, and said, "Send someone to check on the situation and report back to me. Leave someone here too, in case Young Master Yuan and the others come looking. Follow me to the other courtyard."

Zheng Quan, filled with righteous indignation after listening, said, "It’s a good thing Magistrate Jiang is a good person, otherwise who knows how many would have died today!"

As he arranged the tasks assigned by Song Jiyun and accompanied her to the other courtyard, he continued discussing the incident, "I wonder whether Lord Jiang could stop Eunuch Wan? Even though Eunuch Wan belongs to The Twenty-Four Yamen and Lord Jiang is from the Ministry of Personnel, even if he offends Eunuch Wan, there shouldn’t be any issue, right?"

However, Song Jiyun was still worried about Yuan Yunzhong.

Yuan Yunzhong never turned back.

Eunuch Wan did not come over either.

It was not until the auspicious time to consecrate the porcelain Guanyin statue arrived that the person Song Jiyun had sent hurried over and whispered to her, "Miss, Eunuch Wan encountered Inspector General Huang who came in plain clothes to enjoy the spectacle. Eunuch Wan, Magistrate Jiang, and Young Master Yuan have all been invited by Lord Huang to go to a tea house in Huian Square for tea."

Song Jiyun’s heart finally settled.

With Lord Huang present, Yuan Yunzhong would not get a chance to take charge.

She nodded with a smile and made a "please" gesture to the monk from Longhua Mountain, saying, "After you, please!"

The monk nodded reservedly and led the way out of the courtyard.

Li Zixiu, who had been paying attention to Song Jiyun, said somewhat sourly, "Miss Song, I see your face beaming all of a sudden. There must be some good news. Could you share it so we can also be happy?"

The kiln at Song Jiyun’s factory had produced a human-sized Buddha statue, which was initially unbelievable to those in the porcelain business, and some were somewhat envious after seeing it with their own eyes.

"No!" Song Jiyun laughed, not giving him any face, "Since it can’t be said in front of everyone, it must be a secret. How can secrets be revealed?"

Her tone was playful, and her smile was radiant. Though it was a refusal, it was not at all displeasing.

Everyone laughed.

Chairman Ma was especially attentive in helping her out, urging everyone to go to the main hall, "Let’s not delay Boss Song’s event."

Everyone was very supportive, talking and laughing with Song Jiyun as they left the courtyard.

On the way, they ran into Magistrate Jiang and Yuan Yunzhong returning.

Chairman Ma and others surrounded them, greeting Magistrate Jiang. Upon learning that Magistrate Jiang was not invited by the Song Family but had come on his own to see what was going on, everyone still complimented him while admiring the great fortune of the Song Family Kiln Factory.

The consecration ceremony of a Buddha statue had actually brought the county magistrate himself.

Their attitude toward the Song Family Kiln Factory became more nuanced.

Song Jiyun didn’t pay much attention to this.

Ignoring the views of others, she spoke softly to Yuan Yunzhong on the side, "Thanks to you for today’s event; otherwise, it wouldn’t have gone so smoothly!"

Thinking that Yuan Yunzhong liked to go along to get along, she cheerfully said, "I’ll treat you to a big meal after we get back!"

Yuan Yunzhong scornfully said, "With your family’s cook?"

Though he said that, his expression clearly lightened.

"No!" Song Jiyun pursed her lips and smiled, "We’ll go out to eat tonight! To the best restaurant in Liang County, Peach Blossom Residence. Order whatever you like, it’s on me!"

She was quite generous.

Yuan Yunzhong gave her a thoughtful look and pondered, "No need to go to that trouble, I’ll just order the nine-holed conch!"

His eyes seemed to twinkle with a hint of jest.

Song Jiyun blinked.

Nine-holed conch? Seafood?

It couldn’t be that simple, could it?

But whatever it was, even if Peach Blossom Residence didn’t have it, Hangzhou or Suzhou surely would.

"Alright!" she laughed nonchalantly, "We’ll go to Peach Blossom Residence."

As for whether they could eat it or not, it would depend on whether Peach Blossom Residence had it.

Dream on if they thought they would see her troubled!