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Zhou Xiangfu pondered, “You mean, including the meat sold to me, you’ll sell a total of five hundred pounds?”

“Yes.” Observing the demand for braised meat, it was clear that customers were not lacking. With the orphanage having almost no ability to manage risks and potentially attracting trouble from malicious individuals, selling a limited amount to make a profit without drawing too much attention was the best strategy.

“Lord Zhou, the orphanage supports over two hundred people, and a few taels of silver each day is hardly enough. Please consider the children.”

With such a plea, Zhou Xiangfu felt compelled to agree for the sake of face, “Alright, we’ll do as you suggest.”

“Thank you for your understanding, Lord Zhou.” Zhou Xiangfu proved to be a businessman with some conscience.

Approaching the small cart, Zhou Xiangfu ordered, “Cut me two pounds, one of each type, and I’ll take it with me.”

Luo Yiyang eagerly complied, “Right away, sir.”

Luo Jisheng and Yan Jingkui also had two pounds cut each to take home for their families to try.

The braised meat, totaling just over thirty pounds, sold out quickly. The group, including Zhou Xiangfu’s servant and Madam Yue, headed back to the orphanage together.

The servant and Madam Yue went to sign the contract with the elder. After the signing, the servant left, and Madam Yue waited to leave with Chu Qingzhi.

The elder’s hands trembled with excitement as he signed the contract.

After struggling for so many years, earning just a few taels of silver each month, the prospect of earning twenty taels a day through Chu Qingzhi’s efforts seemed like a dream.

“Miss, thank you so much. The children won’t have to go hungry anymore.”

“Take good care of the children. If anything happens, you can go to the

Ministry of Justice and mention my name. They will help you.”

The elder was stunned when he heard that. This girl had such a powerful background that she could get the Ministry of Justice’s help.

After urging the children to thank Chu Qingzhi, who helped them avoid further hunger and hardship, they all knelt and expressed their gratitude.

After urging the children to thank Chu Qingzhi, who helped them avoid further hunger and hardship, they all knelt and expressed their gratitude.

“Get up. You’ll have to rely on yourselves in the future,” Chu Qingzhi helped the children up.

The children said in unison, “Sister, don’t worry. We’ll work hard.”

“I’ll come to visit when I have time,” Chu Qingzhi promised, after giving the elder some final instructions and leaving with Madam Yue, holding the wooden windmill given to her by Luo Xiaoyi.

The people of the orphanage stood at the gate long after Chu Qingzhi had left, deeply moved by her visit.

On the street.

Chu Qingning approached, greeting, “Fifth sister, Madam Yue.”

Madam Yue responded warmly, “Qingning, what are you doing here?”

” I’ve just delivered wrinkle-removing cream to a client and was looking for my fifth sister. I didn’t expect to run into you both on the street.”

Chu Qingzhi inquired, “What’s happened?”

Chu Qingning explained, “A lady is about to give birth, and they went to the orphanage looking for you. Afraid you might return home, we split up, and I was about to head back to find you.”

Madam Yue looked at Chu Qingzhi in surprise, “You know how to deliver babies?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded.

“My fifth sister has already helped with several births,” Chu Qingning proudly shared. “Madam Yue, let’s talk while we walk; we must hurry to the childbirth.” Alright, alright, alright. Don’t delay the important matters.”

Hurrying home, Chu Qingzhi and Chu Qingning gathered their medical supplies and rushed to the household awaiting childbirth.

In the half-mountain pavilion, Lu Yichen sat leisurely drinking tea.

Recently, he had destroyed many of Lu Lizhang’s businesses. He was very happy and specially came to the pavilion to enjoy the scenery.

Suddenly, a man dressed in black flew in, bowed, and reported, “Third Master, Young Master Yice’s bloodlust has flared up again, and the Lord is sending people everywhere to find you.”

Lu Yichen’s lips curled into a cold smile, his tone dripping with sarcasm, “Time flies. Another month has passed.”

The man in black bowed his head, not daring to meet Lu Yichen’s gaze.

After elegantly finishing his tea, Lu Yichen rose and flew down the mountain, leaving the man in black to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and mutter, “The Third Master is becoming more terrifying by the day.”

Lord Zhang’s Estate.

Lu Yice was bound to a bed, his complexion deathly pale, eyes hollow, his body emaciated to the bone. He resembled a zombie more than a living person during his bloodlust, devoid of any rational thought, craving only blood.

Now, he lacked even the strength to struggle…

“Blood, blood, give me blood!”

“Father, kill me, please. I’m in agony. Let me be free!”

“Ah-”

Painful wails and screams kept coming from the room. Every time this happened, the entire residence would be silent. They did not dare to make a single sound, as if a calamity was about to befall them.

Lu Lizhang was furious, his face contorted with rage, “Has Lu Yichen not been found yet?”

The butler, trembling, replied, “Lord, people have been sent. We should have news soon.”

Already so much time has passed without finding him, what are you all doing? Useless, all of you!” Lu Lizhang roared.

“I didn’t expect someone to miss me so much. What an honor!” Lu Yichen’s voice came from the roof. It was mocking and cold.

Lu Lizhang, seeing Lu Yichen, didn’t look at him as a father would a son but as one would an enemy sworn to vengeance, and ordered, “Seize him!”

Everyone, stay where you are. Move, and I leave immediately, and you’ll bear the consequences.”

Lu Lizhang’s face turned even bluer with rage, “Lu Yichen, are you planning a rebellion?”

With a defiant look, Lu Yichen retorted, “Sorry, but I’ve already rebelled.”

Having been informed by Jinghong about the jade amulet’s location, Lu Yichen had no intention of continuing his pretense with Lu Lizhang.

“Father, save me!”

“Father, I can’t hold on any longer!!”

“Let me die!”

Lu Yice’s tormented cries filled the room once again.

Lu Lizhang, filled with murderous intent, threatened, “Lu Yichen, whatever you’re planning, come down and save Yice now. If anything happens to him, I swear I’ll have you torn apart!”

Lu Yichen’s eyes were cold, his disdain palpable, “Tsk, tsk, tsk, to the unknowing, one might think you truly care for your son!” Before Lu Lizhang could respond, Lu Yichen added, “I can save Lu Yice, but only if you hand over the jade amulet.”

Lu Lizhang’s eyes were sinister, “Never!”

Lu Yichen shrugged indifferently, “Then let Lu Yice suffer to death.”

Lu Lizhangbellowed, “Seize Lu Yichen!”

The guards quickly surrounded the building where Lu Yichen was, with archers taking position. Then, a cloud of smoke enveloped the area… and Lu Yichen disappeared.