My Emperor Father Can Read Minds

Chapter 307: Fools Don't Deserve to Talk to Him

Chang Ning, the meddlesome one, stepped up.

Putting down his chopsticks and wiping his mouth, Chang Ning flicked his robe and walked over.

With his neat and proper appearance, chin raised slightly, the demeanor of a spoiled rich kid instantly showed.

Standing behind Liu Wenzhou, Chang Ning cupped his hands and smiled reservedly, "Greetings, everyone. I am Chang Ning, a member of the Merchants' Alliance. I just overheard you talking about the Merchants' Alliance. May I ask where you all come from, and are you planning to purchase goods from the Merchants' Alliance?"

He spoke right away.

Behind them, Fu Jixiang and Sheng Hong silently stared with wide-open eyes, blatantly eavesdropping.

As for Chang Ning's uninvited intrusion, Liu Wenzhou exchanged a glance with Liu Shan, then Liu Shan stepped forward to respond.

"Ah, what a coincidence! Greetings, Young Master Chang. We are from the Yizhou border. We heard about the Merchants' Alliance on the way and indeed plan to visit the Merchants' Alliance."

If they hadn't heard about His Highness's affairs, that would be somewhat… excusable—but nonsense!

Chang Ning firmly disagreed. Just because His Highness messed with the sugar prices, how could anyone from Yizhou, from top officials’ families to merchants and farmers, not know the Ninth Wise King?

Taking someone's money is like killing their parent. If it were the Youzhou border, maybe it’d be understandable—after all, His Highness hadn’t caused trouble there. But Yizhou?!

Could that be possible???

No way!

This clearly sounded fake!

Plus, they claimed to be from the border, yet knew Deng Zhengde… could they be spies who came from Great Liang?

His mind spinning fast, Chang Ning felt extremely clever for figuring it out at this moment.

Although he suspected them, on his face he smiled kindly. After hearing Liu Shan's words, he glanced at him, then arrogantly looked at the silent Liu Wenzhou.

"Am I not qualified to speak with you all?"

The Liu family group was stunned.

Liu Shan was dumbfounded, uncontrollably glancing at their own Third Young Master.

How did this guy figure it out?!

Liu Wenzhou, who had just picked up his chopsticks, was also taken aback. He looked at the dishes in front of him with regret, thinking he still had to deal with outsiders, so he silently put down his chopsticks and stood up.

"Young Master Chang, you're joking. I am not the person to make decisions. I am Liu San, and this is my Eldest Brother Liu Shan."

Liu San!

The name made Chang Ning squint his eyes.

The fake name was so careless! It was no different from when His Highness lied to him and called himself Wang Jiu!

His suspicion deepened. Chang Ning couldn't help but show a mocking smile, "Liu San? Haha, such a casual name. Your Eldest Brother is Liu Shan, then why didn't your father name you Liu Shui? Doesn't it sound good to have mountains and water together?"

Fu Jixiang and Sheng Hong were about to slap Chang Ning; they were furious.

What nonsense was he talking!

They wanted him to subtly gather information, not offend everyone the moment he opened his mouth!

To prevent Chang Ning from saying even more offensive things, Sheng Hong quickly got up and, smiling, smoothed things over: "Sorry, sorry. Gentlemen, my brother doesn't know how to speak properly and caused you some grievance. Tonight's meal is on us as an apology! Please don't refuse. By the way, as you plan to visit the Merchants' Alliance, we also belong to the Merchants' Alliance. If you have any questions, it's not too late to ask us now."

After being nonsensically insulted, Liu Shan and the others were angry and wanted to retort, but Liu Wenzhou just felt puzzled.

Idle people usually don't bother to lose their temper; being insulted only made him wonder why the other party annoyed him.

But what they said was somewhat right: Liu San’s name was a bit careless. Liu Shan and Liu Shui did sound like real brothers…

Liu Wenzhou reflected and decided that if he had another chance, he might just say his name was Liu Shui.

Regarding Sheng Hong’s offer to pay for the meal as an apology, Liu Wenzhou smiled, "Thank you, but it’s a small matter; no need for apologies. We are all here by fate. Let's just sit together and eat. We also want to ask Young Master about the Merchants' Alliance."

This was a perfect opportunity for small talk, something Sheng Hong definitely welcomed.

"Certainly. Come, come, waiter, please push these two tables together…"

After some busy arranging, the tables were joined, and both sides sat down together.

Sheng Hong and Liu Wenzhou sat next to each other.

Liu Wenzhou on the left, Sheng Hong on the right; to Liu Wenzhou’s left were his companions, and to his right were Fu Jixiang and Chang Ning.

Sheng Hong raised his cup, "To be honest with Brother Liu, we just overheard you mentioning a familiar name, which made us want to get acquainted."

Liu Wenzhou: "Familiar? You mean Deng Zhengde?"

Sheng Hong: "Yes, Brother Deng. We all belong to the Merchants' Alliance and naturally know each other. I heard Brother Deng went to Great Liang and haven’t heard that he’s returned. So how do you know Brother Deng?"

Oh, so they were old acquaintances.

Liu Wenzhou suddenly understood.

He glanced at the three young masters beside him, meeting their three pairs of eager eyes, especially Chang Ning’s predatory gaze, and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

They were doomed before even starting.

Since they knew Deng Zhengde, there was no point lying.

Liu Wenzhou smiled, "I see. Since you know Brother Deng, I’ll speak frankly. We are traveling merchants from Great Liang."

Hmm?

Sheng Hong and Fu Jixiang were surprised.

The clear-headed Chang Ning straightened up.

Look, they really are spies from Great Liang!

Meeting people from Great Liang for the first time, Sheng Hong curiously examined them a few times, "You actually come from Great Liang… did you come with Deng Zhengde?"

Liu Wenzhou nodded, "Yes. Brother Deng brought many good goods from the Merchants' Alliance; everyone in Great Liang desires them. Our family are merchants, so we naturally want to try our luck."

That sounded quite truthful.

Sheng Hong thought for a moment, "Then now that you’re here, is Deng Zhengde also here?"

Liu Wenzhou smiled and nodded, "Yes, we arrived in the city today to rest. Brother Deng should be at the inn now."

Oh!

Sheng Hong was pleased. Although he wasn’t close to Deng Zhengde, they were all His Highness’s people, working for him. Meeting would at least allow for some conversation.

Sheng Hong wanted to know what Great Liang was like and planned to go ask Deng Zhengde immediately.

"Where is he? Which inn? I haven’t seen Brother Deng for a long time; I’m a bit nervous and excited. Brother Liu, please don’t mind."

Liu Wenzhou: "Baifu Inn. The inn is booked by the caravan; you can definitely find Brother Deng there."

"Thank you very much…"

Given Liu Wenzhou’s straightforward answers, Sheng Hong had quite a good impression of him, despite being from Great Liang.

The meal ended amidst their Q&A.

After eating, Sheng Hong said goodbye to Liu Wenzhou and the others, clearly stating he would go find Deng Zhengde at the inn.

After parting, Sheng Hong sighed, "This Liu San talks like a scholar. Talking with him is quite comfortable."

Fu Jixiang nodded, "Indeed."

Chang Ning rolled his eyes, looking at the two like their eyes weren’t eyes, their noses weren’t noses.

Sheng Hong noticed and asked, "Why are you giving me that look?"

Chang Ning sneered and shrugged off the two, walking ahead.

Fools don’t deserve to talk to him!

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