Qi Xiuying - Another Transmigrate's Story 17 Chapter 16

Qi clan's businesses had a setback the next day the third branch moved out. Most of the store managers and employees quit from their work especially in the ones managed by Qi Chen. All employees who have work in Qi clan's establishments for half of their lives are aware why the third branch separated but keep their mouth shut, they know they won't end well if they talk.

With the help of Guanting's family the first branch of Long clan they were able to solved the problems with their stores and even gain few business ties through the connections of Long clan.

Early morning even though the sun haven't risen yet all Qi Fu's servants are busy preparing for the wedding procession while in Long Fu all family members are gathered in the main hall to welcome the Old Patriach who have returned from Xiangli kingdom. He as the Left Prime Minister was sent by Emperor Zhao as an envoy two months ago thus he is not aware of the changes in the marriage alliance of Qi and Long clan.

In Long Fu's main hall family head chair, an old man in past eighty years old is sitting while silently drinking his tea. His expression is calm and unreadable, he have long notice the weird glances between his eldest son and his wife. He noticed his eldest grandson that he dotes on is unusually silent.

"Housekeeper Ji!" He glanced at his most trusted servant and the man of same age as him came near him and reported the things that must known by the Old Patriach.

"Ji stay here." Upon hearing his master words Housekeeper Ji glances to all servants in the main hall who immediately leave the main hall having the last two servants close the doors. All family members jolt in surprise at the sound of closing doors.

"Does this one is already dead in your eyes for you to make changes without me knowing?!" Left Prime Minister Long voice echoed in the main hall.

"No Father...with all the rumors going on with Qi Chen's daughter she isn't fit to be my son's main wife. That is why..." First Master Long started to explain while looking straight to his father, trying to see any ripple in his eyes.

"Is that why your son hired people to kill her?" Patriach Long interrupted him. Guanting upon hearing the question of his grandfather suddenly got nervous and started thinking of the possibility that Qi Chen have sent the letters to his grandfather's trusted servant.

"Father my son wouldn't do that, it is only a false accusation of Qi Chen since we annuled the engagement with his daughter."

"Really...? Ji just confirmed though the information before telling me. We cannot change anything but I want you to know that I am so disappointed in you Jing especially to you Guanting, blindly believing rumors fabricated by someone. And plotting someone's death just to have the girl you wanted! Hmp! You all will be the reason for my Long Fu to be destroyed!"

"Grandfather I know my faults but I love Fan'er I don't want to be married to a trash!" Guanting exclaimed but felt pain on his forehead, he didn't even noticed the cup thrown at him by Patriach Long. His eyes widens in shock, he can't believe his grandfather hurt him.

"Did I allow you to speak? Or you don't respect me anymore just because of the girl who seduced you? Old General Xi already knows everything just because he haven't stormed in my fu doesn't mean he won't retaliate. Don't expect me to clean up the mess that you father and son made, I won't help you at all nor will I acknowledge that girl as my granddaughter in law." Patriach Long sighed inwardly and remembered the girl who gave him water and snacks in the city gates.

"Ji take over managing our family establishments, I don't trust a son who is easily influenced by outsiders' mouth."

"Yes Master." Housekeeper Ji a.s.sent and quietly observes the prime minister's sons and grandsons. He knows that his master wants to test them again. Left Prime Minister Long has always been eccentric he doesn't go by tradition in selecting people and always want to test his people's ability that's why he is one of trusted officials in Great Yan. Though his eldest son Jing is good at managing the stores he is easily influenced by others especially those who are close to him.

"Father I can still manage the stores..." First Master Jing tried to protest but was stop by his father's stare.

While the two are talking the rest of the family members just keep their mouth shut but some of Guanting's cousins can't help but look at him with disdain and snicker. No one noticed the hatred brewing in Guanting's heart as he clenched his fists. I am his grandson but he sided with the outsider! Fan'er is right Xiuying is simply good at causing trouble.