149: The walled city is not marriage.

A quarter of an hour later.

Feng Ming arrived at the Hua Clan Merchant House.

Led by a Maid, Feng Ming arrived at the private room he had visited last time, which was the Hua Pavilion.

After the Maid invited him in, she left.

However, he did not see Hua Dieer.

He couldn't help but feel a little puzzled, "Miss Dieer called me over, but left me alone in this room. This isn't the way to treat a guest, is it?"

Feng Ming wanted to ask the Maidservant about Hua Dieer's whereabouts, but found that the Maid had already left.

After thinking for a moment, he walked over and sat at the table, preparing to have a cup of tea first.

Just as he was about to pick up the teacup, he noticed a letter on the table. It was unsigned and had no handwriting on it.

Who wrote the letter, and to whom it was written, was completely unknown.

Feng Ming didn't think much of it. The hand he extended to pick up the teacup directly changed direction and picked up the envelope on the table.

He opened it without hesitation.

Hua Dieer wouldn't do anything boring. Since she called him over,

and brought him to this room, placing this letter in front of him, she must have intended for him to read it.

Feng Ming directly took out the letter paper from the envelope. After reading the contents, he was somewhat confused, yet seemed to understand something.

The sender of the letter was Yue Qingchen.

The content stated that he had investigated and found that the Medicinal Pills from the Huangfu Family and the Feng Family were lower than the market price.

However, the scope was not large, and he was indecisive, so he reported it to the Imperial Forest Guard.

He hoped that the higher-ups could send someone to assist in the investigation.

Feng Ming was puzzled because he had no contact with Yue Qingchen. This letter was clearly written by him, a report letter.

But why was this letter with Hua Dieer?

Yet, he somewhat understood why Hua Dieer called him here and didn't meet him directly.

The main reason was to inform him of this matter.

"So, you intercepted this letter?"

Feng Ming asked.

The next second, Hua Dieer's voice came from behind.

"Young Master Feng, you jest. Our Hua Clan Merchant House would never dare to touch a letter from the Bright Moon Dynasty. This letter was sent specially by someone."

Hearing this, Feng Ming became even more confused, "Since it was sent to you, why did you call me? Could it be that you've fallen for me?"

Hua Dieer sat down beside Feng Ming.

"Young Master Feng is young and promising, and handsome. Is it not natural for me to fall for Young Master Feng?"

Hua Dieer looked at Feng Ming, her eyes seductive, like silken threads, exuding a charming allure.

It was only then that Feng Ming noticed Hua Dieer was wearing a white outfit today, appearing ethereal with Immortal Qi.

Coupled with her natural enchanting physique, even Feng Ming couldn't help but take a second look.

"If you want to play, I can accompany you later. But right now, I'm really not in the mood to compare who is better at seduction."

"Now tell me, what do you mean by showing me this letter?"

Hua Dieer asked, "Young Master Feng, do you know this Yue Qingchen?"

"Never met him, but I know some things about him."

Feng Ming said calmly.

Before coming to Qingyang City, Uncle Zhong had arrived in Qingyang City first and indeed gathered a lot of information.

This also included the Bright Moon Dynasty's Pill Workshop and itsperson in charge.

Hua Dieer asked again, "Then, Young Master Feng, do you know the purpose of the Imperial Forest Guard?"

Feng Ming nodded, "Of course I know. They monitor officials, supervise prices, and stabilize all parties."

Hua Dieer nodded, "The Imperial Forest Guard has the duty to monitor officials, assist officials in stabilizing all parties, and monitor the market!"

"But Young Master Feng definitely doesn't know one person."

"Who?"

Feng Ming asked subconsciously.

"Huangfu Mo."

Feng Ming thought about it, but truly had no impression at all.

Hua Dieer explained, "Huangfu Mo is Huangfu He's biological younger brother, but they are half-siblings. Huangfu Mo's mother was a Maidservant, and Huangfu He's father got drunk and acted on impulse..."

"Huangfu Mo's mother had a difficult birth and died from excessive bleeding. Huangfu Mo was raised, but he isn't close to the other members of the Huangfu Family."

"Although not close, it doesn't mean they don't care. Huangfu Mo focuses on Cultivating and is currently serving in the Imperial Forest Guard."

At this point, Hua Dieer stopped.

Combining Hua Dieer's previous words with the fact that the letter was deliberately sent, Feng Ming had already mostly guessed the situation.

However, Feng Ming also didn't expect that the famous Hua Clan Merchant House of the Bright Moon Dynasty would also be involved in such shady business.

"You don't seem very old, yet you do such things without batting an eye. Truly a member of the Hua Family; the business gene is ingrained in your bones!"

Hua Dieer slowly said, "You are wrong. I learned these things not because I liked them, but to survive."

"Your new fiancée likes to do business, but I am different. I don't like it at all."

Hearing this, Feng Ming was stunned. He looked at Hua Dieer and sensed from her expression that she wasn't lying.

Feng Ming was somewhat confused, "Why?"

Hua Dieer sighed, "For example, right now, in your eyes, I am very good at business. Everything can become a business, can be negotiated, and has leverage."

"Whether it's marriage, family affection, love, or even death, it's all a transaction."

After speaking, Hua Dieer paused and looked at Feng Ming, "If I had a choice, I would definitely not do business. This line of work is like a besieged city; those inside cannot leave, and those outside cannot enter."

Feng Ming's mouth twitched, and he smiled, saying, "This is the first time I've heard you say that. So, it's not just marriage that's like a besieged city."

Hua Dieer's lips curved, "About that, I'm not married, so I have no say. Let's get back to the main topic. Yue Qingchen is showing you goodwill, what do you plan to do?"

Feng Ming spread his hands, "Do I have a choice? Although I don't do much business, clear water has no fish. Ultimately, this matter doesn't really harm our Feng Family, after all, no one dislikes earning more money."

Whether it was the letter or the information Hua Dieer inadvertently revealed, Feng Ming had basically understood the whole situation.

Because he had refined a seventh-grade soul settling pill for Lu Zhenfeng, the Huangfu Family must have also understood that he and the City Lord's Mansion were inseparable and staunch allies.

They couldn't sow discord, so they could only try from other places.

Collusion between officials and merchants has always been the most taboo thing.

Furthermore, the Feng Family and the Huangfu Family are currently competing in the Medicinal Pill market, and their prices are lower than the official prices.

The Huangfu Family will certainly use this matter to target the Imperial Forest Guard.

This struggle was originally for market share, not to compete with the officials.

But because Huangfu Mo exists, Huangfu He's goal isn't to use this flimsy excuse to bring down Feng Ming and Lu Zhenfeng.

What they truly want is for Huangfu Mo to come to Qingyang City to investigate.

At that time, with Huangfu Mo backing them, the Huangfu Family would have more confidence, whether in pursuing other avenues, continuing to fight with the Feng Family, or compromising.

This matter seems unrelated to Yue Qingchen, but it has a significant connection.

As theperson in charge of the Bright Moon Dynasty's Pill Workshop, if the Imperial Forest Guard personally came to Qingyang City to investigate, it would be foolish for him not to take action.

Clearly, he also guessed that the Huangfu Family would invite Huangfu Mo. Rather than being outmaneuvered later,

it's better to write a letter first and bring the matter to light, without considering the outcome for now.