Chapter 686: The Price Was Quite Steep

ddenly, a slender arm reached out in front of her. Su Yu gave it a bite, and Zong Yulian only heard a muffled grunt beside her ear.Suddenly, he shot up and stared wide-eyed.Fan Jinxiu frowned and shou...Fu Ming had never felt so embarrassed in front of so many people. He was completely stunned by the beauty of a woman for such a long time.

When he came to his senses, he almost couldn't walk. His left foot tripped over his right, and if Shen Li hadn't helped him in time, Fu Ming would have fallen flat on his face.

Zongyu's eyes grew deep and fierce.

Deep down, a surge of rage was bubbling within me, wanting to gouge out the eyes of every man who dared to stare at my wife!

Fang Jinshi walked from the courtyard to the gate of the palace. Along the way, every servant she met looked at her with astonishment and bewilderment. At first, she was quite pleased that everyone admired her makeup skills.

This is so amazing.

When Fang Jinshu arrived at the doorstep, the smile on her face vanished. It was too strange to be constantly watched by others.

She looked like a femme fatale who would bring about the ruin of nations.

She was just about to ask someone for a hat when she turned around and saw Zongyu offering her a handkerchief.

Fang Jinshi raised her eyes and smiled, "How did you know I wanted this"

Does he know her like the back of his hand

Zong Yu's face darkened and he said, "From now on, only I am allowed to see the paintings."

Oh, so you're being jealous.

Fang Jinxiu hurriedly put on the handkerchief, covering half of her face. Her stunning beauty was indeed somewhat toned down.

Fu Ming stood aside, still a little disappointed.

When Fang Jinshu got into the carriage, he whispered to Shen Li.

"You're saying I could have killed Zong Yu without anyone noticing"

Shen Li was a little surprised. Her master, though sometimes acting out of the ordinary, was generally someone who considered the bigger picture.

Others only thought he was young and unstable, but Shen Li knew better. His master wasn't like that. He understood his desires better than anyone else.

Hearing him say that, Shen Li was filled with doubts and suspicions, her mind racing with various guesses.

But still truthfully answered the master's question first.

"Young Master, this is unlikely."

"We can't beat him."

Fu Ming stroked his chin and pondered, "Including you, how many people are there in the Death Squad"

Fu Ming's questions one after another shocked Shen Li.

The Death Squad is the master's strongest trump card, a force of one hundred and twenty elite assassins. They have undergone rigorous and brutal training to exist solely for his protection.

Shen Li's voice trembled when he answered.

"As for Young Master's words, there is only a one in ten chance."

Fu Ming rubbed his aching jaw, "There's only a one in ten chance."

The price is rather steep.

"Oh, let's just forget it."

He muttered to himself for a while, then got into the carriage at the back.

Shen Li heard those words and finally let out a breath. He didn't know why his master had asked that question just now.

But, Shen Li glanced in the direction of Fang Jinxiu's carriage. It was definitely related to Zong Nvzi.

Inside the carriage, Fang Jinshu used all her charms to coax her husband. She pouted and acted cute, trying every trick in the book.

Zongyu couldn't bear to let his daughter-in-law pretend not to care just because he wasn't happy. His expression returned to normal.

Only he himself knows that her beautiful appearance in embroidered clothes is not her fault. The sense of crisis he felt stemmed from his own lack of confidence; he wasn't strong enough yet.

If he is strong enough, he should let his woman dress as she pleases, instead of keeping her hidden away in his palm and indoors, jealous of others' gazes, letting her be a pearl obscured, never seeing the light of day.

Everything, Zongyu understood.

He must, make a change.

Upon arriving at the auction house, Fang Jinshu stepped out of her carriage. Though half her face was covered, she still caused a stir among the crowd.

Fang Jinshi didn't take it to heart, after all, it was normal for beauties to attract attention when they went out. As long as it didn't interfere with what she had to do today, that was fine.

She didn't really take the matter to heart, but unexpectedly, the auction manager himself came out to greet her.

Although Fang Jinshu was surprised, she remained calm and composed on the surface, talking to the steward.

Upon inquiry, she learned that the commotion caused by her beauty at the door had alerted the manager. The auction house's major shareholder was a man who cherished beautiful things.

For beautiful women, he has always been generous with his kindness.

A private room was generously arranged for Fang Jinshu and her entourage on the second floor of the auction, with a prime location and complete privacy!usy yourself."Zong Bai is an honest child, Fang Jinxiu coaxed him easily and he was appeased. Since his sister-in-law didn't get angry, she definitely wasn't angry.He turned his head and went into th...