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

A jolt went through Qi Jingrong. "Where are you heading?" she inquired before quickly following, exiting the carriage.

At the threshold of the Fuji Embroidery Store, an old woman was seated on the ground, wailing loudly and creating a commotion. "Wei Bingcen, may you all suffer a terrible fate! The Wei family was brought to ruin because of you. How can people live like this?" she cried.

Beside her, a younger woman was regaling the gathered onlookers with tales of Wei Yao’s transgressions. Her primary accusation was that Wei Bingcen’s family had colluded with outsiders to frame their own kin, thereby seizing the Wei Family’s assets. With the original family shattered, they were now reveling in the profits of the store...

The noblewoman's poisoning incident from the previous year had not trickled down to the common populace, leaving many unaware. However, a significant number were cognizant that the establishment, formerly known as the Longfeng Embroidery Store, was now the Fuji Embroidery Store. A pervasive curiosity lingered regarding the precise events that had transpired.

"Yang family, cease your slanderous accusations!" Wei Zhangshi pointed a finger at the younger woman, retorting sharply. "Back then, it was the Wei family who committed the poisoning. This store belonged to Madam Ruyi; we were merely employees. If you possess the audacity, go and settle your grievances with Madam Ruyi."

Qi Jingyi disembarked from the carriage solely upon hearing Madam Ruyi’s name invoked.

In days past, when the Wei Family faced exile, all their possessions were forfeit. This very store had been acquired by Yang Ruxin, with his assistance, in fact. Subsequently, it was rebranded as the Fuji Embroidery Store, offering not only traditional embroidery and fabrics but also a selection of products designed by Yang Ruxin himself, such as bed covers and sheets. He was currently utilizing these items and found them remarkably convenient.

Wei Bingcen and his spouse, being seasoned merchants, ensured that once this embroidery store commenced operations, its business flourished. Every visit he made revealed a considerable number of patrons.

Unexpectedly, disruptive elements emerged.

"Aren't those the former wife and daughter-in-law of the Judicial Commissioner?" Qi Jingrong immediately identified the two women causing the disturbance. "How did it come to this?"

"Tenth Brother, your memory is impressively sharp," Qi Jingyi remarked with a slight smile.

"The Blue Imperial Censor once impeached them, which is why I recall them," Qi Jingrong said, shrugging.

"Get lost!" Suddenly, someone burst forth from the store, brandishing a broom and aiming it directly at Wei Yangshi.

Wei Yangshi recoiled in surprise, hastily sidestepping to evade the sweeping broom, and then began to shriek, "Wei Yao, you wretched girl, colluding with outsiders to betray your own family! You harlot, you won't meet a peaceful end..."

"I will beat you for speaking such rubbish!" Wei Yao swung the broom once more.

This time, the broom's descent was halted as someone intercepted it from behind. She spun around, questioning, "Who... why are you here?"

"I am here to witness your outburst," Qi Jingyi stated, amusement coloring his tone. "I had no idea you possessed such a fiery spirit."

Wei Yao bit her lip, then glared defi. "If I don't lose my temper, should I permit them to harass me? This is Xinxin’s property, and I must safeguard it diligently."

While some present did not recognize Qi Jingyi, Wei Yangshi and the elder Wei Zhuangshi did. Their loud lamentations ceased abruptly as they stared, dumbfounded, at Qi Jingyi.

"A broom will not safeguard property," Qi Jingyi scoffed, shifting his gaze away from her. He turned instead to the two women. "You are aware of my identity, are you not? Then inform me, what exactly has this Fuji Embroidery Store done to incur your wrath?"

Wei Zhuangshi and Wei Yangshi exchanged a look. What could they possibly articulate? Their arrival was precipitated by Wei Shicheng's dismissal from his official duties, leading to dire financial straits. Their intention was to extort some silver from Wei Bingcen, but they had unexpectedly found themselves face-to-face with Prince Yi and Prince Rong.