"That's good." Lu Yice shifted the topic, "Since you're here, let's order and have a meal."
After some hesitation, Lu Yichen eventually sat down under Lu Yice's hopeful gaze and had the meal.
…
Lord Zhang's Estate.
In the study, Lu Lizhang sat behind the desk, engulfed in gloom and frustration…
In just a month of being targeted by Tang Jinghong, all his secrets had been unearthed, and by now, he had become an empty shell.
His lucrative salt, iron, and sulfur trades were gone. Not only gone, but his entire network had been dismantled, ruthlessly and utterly!
He slammed his fist down on the desk, unable to accept defeat, still believing in the power of his hidden forces to turn the tide.
Then, the door was knocked, and Lu Yice's voice came through, "Father, are you in?"
Lu Lizhang quickly masked his emotions, softening his expression, "Come in."
