The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space Chapter 2388: 2388: Watching You Lose Your Temper (4)

Qi Jingrong experienced a startle. “Where are you headed?” he inquired, yet he promptly followed and disembarked from the carriage.

At the threshold of the Fuji Embroidery Store, an elderly woman was seated on the ground, wailing vociferously and causing a considerable disturbance. Her cries were punctuated by curses, “Wei Bingcen, may your entire lineage meet a dreadful end! The Wei Family’s downfall was orchestrated by you; how can decent people endure such circumstances?”

Adjacent to her, a younger woman was diligently informing the gathered onlookers about the transgressions of Wei Yao, specifically accusing Wei Bingcen’s household of colluding with external parties to falsely incriminate their own kin. Their objective, she alleged, was to usurp the Wei Family’s assets. With the original lineage shattered, they now reap the rewards of the establishment…

The poisoning incident involving the noblewoman from the previous year had not permeated the awareness of the common populace. Nevertheless, a substantial number were cognizant that this establishment, once known as the Longfeng Embroidery Store, had transitioned into the Fuji Embroidery Store. Consequently, many harbored a burning curiosity regarding the precise events that had transpired.

“Yang Family, cease your defamatory pronouncements here,” Wei Zhangshi retorted, pointing a finger at the younger woman. “It was the Wei Family who committed the poisoning back then. This store rightfully belonged to Madam Ruyi; we were merely employees. If you possess the fortitude, seek out Madam Ruyi to resolve this matter.”

Qi Jingyi’s departure from the carriage was solely prompted by the mention of Madam Ruyi’s name.

At that juncture, subsequent to the Wei Family’s exile, all their possessions were subject to confiscation. This particular store had been acquired by Yang Ruxin, with Qi Jingyi’s indirect assistance. Subsequently, it was rebranded as the Fuji Embroidery Store, purveying traditional embroidery and textiles, alongside an assortment of items conceived by Yang Ruxin, such as elaborate bed coverings and fine sheets. Qi Jingyi was currently utilizing some of these items and found them to be exceptionally practical.

Given Wei Bingcen and his spouse’s seasoned expertise as proprietors, the embroidery store experienced a rather brisk trade from its inception. Each occasion of Qi Jingyi’s visits revealed a commendable number of patrons.

Unexpectedly, a contingent of troublemakers made an appearance.

“Are those not the former wife and daughter-in-law of the Judiciary Minister?” Qi Jingrong exclaimed, his recognition of the two women causing the commotion immediate. “How have they descended to such a state?”

“Tenth Brother, your recollection is remarkably acute,” Qi Jingyi remarked with a faint smile.

“The Blue Imperial Censor once lodged an impeachment against them, which is why I recall,” Qi Jingrong explained with a shrug.

“Begone!” Abruptly, an individual emerged from the store’s interior, wielding a broom with the clear intention of striking Wei Yangshi.

Wei Yangshi recoiled in surprise, swiftly evading the broom’s trajectory. She then erupted in a tirade, “Wei Yao, you wretched girl, colluding with outsiders to betray your family! You harlot, you shall not meet a pleasant end…”

“I shall strike you for spewing such falsehoods,” Wei Yao declared, preparing to swing the broom once more.

However, the broom was intercepted from behind before it could descend. Wei Yao turned, exclaiming, “Who… why are you here?”

“I am here to observe your temper flare,” Qi Jingyi responded, his amusement evident. “I had no inkling you possessed such a spirited disposition.”

Wei Yao bit her lip, her gaze hardening as she retorted, “Should I permit them to torment me without protest? This establishment belongs to Xinxin; I am duty-bound to safeguard it diligently.”

While some present did not recognize Qi Jingyi, Wei Yangshi and the elder Wei Zhuangshi did. Their crying abruptly ceased, and they fixed their vacant stares upon Qi Jingyi.

“A broom is insufficient to safeguard property,” Qi Jingyi scoffed, diverting his gaze from Wei Yao. He then addressed the two women directly, “You are aware of my identity, are you not? Consequently, inform me: what specific offense has this Fuji Embroidery Store committed to incur your wrath?”

Wei Zhuangshi and Wei Yangshi exchanged furtive glances. What could they possibly articulate? Their presence was solely precipitated by Wei Shicheng’s dismissal from his official position, coupled with their subsequent hardship. Their intention was to extract some silver from Wei Bingcen, but they had inadvertently encountered both Prince Yi and Prince Rong.