197: Everyone is equal here.

Jiang Shuwan was truly worried about this issue.

After people have been buying low-priced goods for a long time, a sudden price hike would definitely make them feel uncomfortable.

Feng Ming smiled and shook his head, "It might, but not by much. Everyone knows that the Feng Family's current low-priced Medicinal Pills aren't naturally at this price; they only exist because of the struggle with the Huangfu Family."

"Now that the Huangfu Family has been destroyed, we should return to normal prices. It would be strange if we didn't."

"The most important thing is that the Feng Family's secrets must not be leaked. An ordinary man is innocent, but harboring a treasure makes him guilty. Once our secrets are known, what awaits us will be total destruction."

"This is also why I value Blood Oaths and deeds of sale. Moreover, I'll have Chun Tao organize more reward activities. Soon, everyone will understand that although we've raised prices on the surface, the free items will be enough to make up the difference, so their expenses haven't actually increased."

"This way, we can handle investigations from people like Huangfu Mo while also winning over the people."

Jiang Shuwan nodded, "Husband, you really are amazing. I don't understand business matters, but with Sister Anan around, I'm at ease."

As they spoke, the two returned from the backyard and headed out with their things.

After returning to the Sect that day, Feng Ming continued his secluded meditation to comprehend the thunder tablet; after all, he hadn't fully mastered the Wind Thunder Palm yet.

He had only condensed a tiny wisp of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder, so he still needed to keep working hard.

Life settled down for Feng Ming and Jiang Shuwan.

But Qingyang City hadn't settled yet.

The members of the Huangfu Family who hadn't been caught were still being searched for.

Those from the branch families who deserved arrest were all being rounded up.

Especially after the Huangfu Family's deeds were exposed, they became like rats crossing the street, with everyone shouting to beat them.

Only Huangfu Rui was spared, thanks to the Lingxiao Sect's Sect Master stepping forward to plead for mercy.

As for Huangfu Yunyan, because she was so inconspicuous, she didn't catch Lu Zhenfeng's attention at all.

Finally, the judgment was handed down: the main members of the Huangfu Family were all executed, while Huangfu Jing and the others were all exiled to the Black Mines.

When Feng Ming heard this news, he felt a bit sentimental; the Huangfu Family ending up like this was purely their own doing.

"Have people keep an eye on Huangfu Rui's side. Report any movement immediately."

"There's no movement for now. Moreover, he's been in secluded Cultivation lately, like he's become a different person!"

Feng Ming nodded.

"Just keep watching him!"

The reason Huangfu Rui was so quiet was purely because of Huangfu Yunyan.

After all, she was plotting for what would happen eight months later, so she naturally wouldn't let Huangfu Rui ruin things for her.

Evening.

Hua Clan Merchant House.

Hua Dieer looked at the gradually bustling street, her brow furrowed as she pondered something.

A Maid came in to report, "Young Miss, Ye Feng personally went to the Lingxiao Sect, presumably to discuss the marriage. It's just that on Lu An'an's side..."

Hua Dieer sighed, "Fate works in mysterious ways, and this concerns Miss Anan's future. Send the news to Young Master Feng later."

The Maid complied.

On the other side, Feng Ming did indeed receive the news and met with Ye Feng.

"Brother Huainian, why did you come personally?"

Feng Ming felt that for Ye Feng to come in person, it shouldn't be a small matter.

Ye Feng laughed heartily, "If it were anything else, I wouldn't have come, but this concerns Brother Jeff's major life event, so I naturally had to make the trip!"

Hearing this, Feng Ming's eyes flashed, instantly guessing Ye Feng's intent.

"Could it be that Father-in-law wants to discuss the marriage with Anan?"

Ye Feng laughed, "Besides that, what else could it be?"

"Let's go, the City Lord and his wife are already waiting for you."

Feng Ming immediately smiled with joy, "Brother Huainian, thank you for your trouble. When I marry Anan later, you must have a few extra drinks."

Ye Feng laughed, "Of course, of course."

"However, Brother Jeff has to wait a moment. The City Lord asked the Second Miss to return as well."

Feng Ming was startled, "Xiao Qian?"

Feng Ming cried out 'oh no' in his heart.

In the next second, a resonant 'buzz' from a bell echoed throughout the entire Lingxiao Sect.

At the same time, a golden phantom of a giant pagoda actually emerged.

Before Feng Ming could figure out the situation, a Garrison Soldier came running from a distance.

He shouted as he ran!

"Sir, we were a step too late. The Second Miss has already entered the Lingxiao Pagoda."

Ye Feng was stunned, completely bewildered, "Why would she go in at this time?"

Feng Ming sighed helplessly, "That little girl, is she still unable to face this?"

Although the top ten of the Sect could all enter, no one would be in such a hurry. They would usually leave themselves about seven months to enter and Cultivate.

After all, clearing it was almost impossible, so they needed to leave enough time inside to temper themselves, and then choose to give up and come out before going to Liang Province.

Even if the marriage wasn't being discussed, Lu Qianqian would have gone in eventually, but going so urgently clearly had an element of avoidance in it.

She probably still couldn't get over that hurdle in her heart.

When Feng Ming and Ye Feng arrived, it happened to be dinner time.

Not seeing Lu Qianqian, Lu Zhenfeng inquired about her.

Ye Feng didn't dare hide it and reported her entry into the Lingxiao Pagoda.

Lu Zhenfeng didn't think much of it and remarked with a face full of pride:

"Xiao Qian is obsessed with the Dao of Cultivation. I didn't expect her to be so hardworking; this old man is deeply gratified!"

Yun Mo nodded. Although she missed her daughter very much, Cultivation was the right path, so she could only endure for now.

Lu An'an and Feng Ming both knew the reason, but they wouldn't be so foolish as to expose it.

"Alright, we have serious matters to discuss. Let's put Xiao Qian's matter aside for now." Saying this, Lu Zhenfeng looked at Feng Ming: "Young friend, I invited you here specifically to talk about your marriage with Anan."

"Now that the Huangfu Family has been wiped out, I should fulfill my promise. I just don't know what thoughts you two have?"

Lu An'an's face turned red, looking shy and bashful.

Feng Ming, on the other hand, was much more open and composed, "We'll just follow the customs of Qingyang City. There's no need to overcomplicate things."

Lu Zhenfeng nodded, but then he asked a question that no one had mentioned yet, but which certainly existed.

"That's not a problem, but if my Anan marries into your family, how will you treat her?"

After all, Feng Ming already had a wife, so Lu An'an could only be a concubine if she married him.

But as the daughter of the City Lord, being only a concubine was still hard for a father to swallow.

Yun Mo also spoke up quickly: "Feng Ming, our intention isn't to fight for the position of primary wife with the daughter of the Jiang Family. I just want a word from you. She can marry in as a concubine, but you cannot treat her like one."

Hearing this, Feng Ming was somewhat moved. These parents both loved their daughter and were reasonable. They had clearly made this choice after fully considering the positions of all three parties.

And this was undoubtedly the most appropriate way.

Feng Ming, however, shook his head, "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, you don't need to worry about this. If Anan marries me, she will be my wife, definitely not a concubine."

Yun Mo was startled, "Then what about that girl from the Jiang Family?"

Although Lu Zhenfeng was the City Lord, the Jiang Family was the ruler of Liang Province. Their Lu Family wouldn't dare to compete with the Jiang Family's daughter for the position of primary wife.

Not only did they not dare.

Even Feng Ming couldn't slight the Jiang Family's daughter like that, even if she was just a concubines daughter.

This matter concerned the Jiang Family's reputation.

Feng Ming said with a smile: "Here with me, Feng Ming, everyone I marry is a wife. There are no concubines!"