With weakened knees, Old Master Wei directly knelt before Marquis Dongxiang.

Over the years, he had been busy expanding the Wei family’s business, neglecting to discipline his son. His wife spoiled their son too much, turning him into a profit-driven scoundrel.

This was why Young Master Wei was locked up in the Yu State Government Office’s prison, and Old Master Wei couldn’t visit him; otherwise, he would have really taught him a hard lesson.

Daring to target the property of even Princess Consort Zhenbei, the daughter of Marquis Dongxiang and the Emperor’s favorite princess, this wasn’t just overreaching, it was trying to swallow the sky!

Old Master Wei knelt on the ground, repeatedly admitting his mistakes.

Old Master Zhou spoke on his behalf, as the troublemaker was his son-in-law.

Marquis Dongxiang glanced at Old Master Wei and said, "What’s the point of blocking the camp entrance? Let’s discuss inside the military tent."

Marquis Dongxiang turned and walked away.

After a few steps, he said, "Have the kitchen start cooking at once, be ready for any sudden attack from Nanliang!"

Marquis Dongxiang entered the tent beside the main military tent.

The main military tent was filled with confidential matters. Even though Old Master Zhou was trustworthy, military regulations could not be ignored.

Marquis Dongxiang was furious that Young Master Wei was so greedy, daring to covet his daughter’s Beauty Pavilion.

But Old Master Wei had timely sent food supplies, which was quite an achievement.

Old Master Wei’s sincere attitude in admitting his mistakes was evident by the delivery of forty thousand credits of grain.

Additionally, Old Master Zhou had been very helpful to Qingyun Mountain, and this time thanks to their mutual help, Su Jin managed to reach the border safely.

Face must be given to Old Master Zhou.

Marquis Dongxiang sat there, just watching Old Master Wei.

How could Old Master Wei withstand Marquis Dongxiang’s gaze? Even an ordinary General couldn’t bear it, let alone him, a mere businessman.

Old Master Zhou looked at Marquis Dongxiang and said, "Stop frightening him. These recent days, he’s been uneasy standing and sitting because of that scoundrel, and he’s been very angry. The Prefect’s wife of Yu State and many others bought the beauty cream, but the red swelling hasn’t subsided, so they’re rushing to ask the Princess Consort for antidotes. He hurriedly gathered forty thousand credits of grain."

"I know just forty thousand credits of grain can’t appease the Princess Consort’s anger. Whatever conditions she has, she just needs to name them, and as long as the Wei family can achieve them, they’ll go all out to do so."

Marquis Dongxiang sent someone to invite Su Jin.

Su Jin didn’t come; instead, Xingxing brought a message saying, "The lady is busy preparing golden sore medicine and can’t spare her hands for now. Let the Marquis handle the Wei family."

Marquis Dongxiang looked at Old Master Wei and said, "The crime Young Master Wei committed, no need for me to elaborate, Old Master Wei is well aware."

"This time you brought grain and grass to the camp, although as an apology, it is still an achievement. I won’t make it difficult for you."

"Deliver another forty thousand credits of grain, and I’ll pretend this never happened."

Old Master Wei felt bitter, but he had to quickly agree.

Why did his son have to provoke anyone but the Princess Consort Zhenbei, and even end up directly in her hands?

"Then... what about the Emperor?" Old Master Wei asked tremblingly.

He hadn’t forgotten that Princess Consort Zhenbei had two fathers.

Such a big incident would surely reach the Emperor’s ears.

Old Master Wei hoped Marquis Dongxiang would give another assurance to prevent the Emperor from being angry with the Wei family.

Marquis Dongxiang raised his eyebrows, "Forgotten about the Emperor."

"Then add another twenty thousand credits of grain, and I’ll handle the Emperor for you."

"... ."

The Prince glanced at Marquis Dongxiang and said, "Better make it forty thousand credits, otherwise if it reaches the Emperor’s ears, his thunderous anger valued less than twenty thousand credits would make him more furious at the Wei family compared to the Marquis."

Old Master Wei’s shoulders felt heavy, and he looked at Old Master Zhou, hoping he could help negotiate.

Old Master Zhou gave him a look, urging him to quickly agree.

Old Master Wei felt overwhelmed.

This meant he had to deliver another eighty thousand credits of grain and grass.

He dared not haggle for fear of losing even more.

Now that even Old Master Zhou found it appropriate, Old Master Wei could only grit his teeth and consent.

He knelt on the ground, and Marquis Dongxiang asked him to stand, but it was Old Master Zhou who helped him up.

Xingxing, seeing the matter resolved, ran to deliver the good news to Su Jin.

In the camp, Su Jin was pouring ointment into bottles when Xingxing lifted the curtain and rushed in saying, "The Marquis asked Mr. Wei to send another eighty thousand credits of grain."

Su Jin just smiled without speaking.

In her father’s hands, the Wei family wouldn’t resolve this without losing a few layers of skin.

Young Master Wei intended to take advantage of Beauty Pavilion but ended up losing two to three years’ worth of profit for the Wei family.

The heavy blow to the Wei family meant Old Master Wei would surely discipline this son strictly.

However, these grain supplies were entirely outside of Su Jin’s expectations.

She wrote a prescription and asked Xingxing to give it to Mr. Wei, and wrote another one for Old Master Zhou.

When the prescription was handed to Mr. Wei, Xingxing said, "My lady is a generous person; this time, the Wei family has achieved merit by sending grain. This formula for preparing ointment not only detoxifies but also nourishes the complexion."

Steward Zhou stood beside Mr. Wei and glanced at it, then his mouth twitched.

Because the prescription Su Jin gave to Mr. Wei looked familiar to him.

Su Jin had earlier given him two prescriptions, one of which was this.

The prescriptions left a deep impression on him, especially since the last two ingredients on them were marked with vermillion to emphasize.

Add them for detoxifying; leave them out for beauty enhancement.

Steward Zhou, "..."

Steward Zhou felt anxious.

Young Master Wei was caught by the Princess Consort and had been cheated out of fifteen thousand taels, easing much of her anger.

Being the fourth son-in-law of the Zhou family, Young Master Wei had rendered valuable services escorting the Princess Consort, and for the Zhou family’s sake, her anger was entirely dissipated, and she gave him the prescription.

As long as he had someone make the beauty cream and apply it, the Wei family’s worries would be relieved.

In his haste to rescue Young Master Wei, he hadn’t considered this...

Su Jin guessed Steward Zhou hadn’t thought of it, and wrote another prescription for the Wei family and additionally supplemented another for the Zhou family.

Poor Steward Zhou still kept the two prescriptions close to him, and his back was soaked with sweat.

His oversight had cost the Wei family almost three years’ profits.

But he ended up inadvertently pleasing the Princess Consort and Marquis Dongxiang...

He planned to burn the other prescription later on.

Otherwise, if the fourth son-in-law found out, he might try to kill him?

Steward Zhou discreetly wiped his sweat.

The military camp was a strategic location; those unrelated to the military shouldn’t linger, especially when Nanliang showed signs of attacking the city.

Marquis Dongxiang looked at Old Master Zhou and said, "I won’t keep you in the camp today. Another day I’ll invite you for drinks."

Old Master Zhou smiled and said, "I seldom visit the border, so I plan to stay a few more days. Mr. Wei still needs to deliver the prescription to Yu State and gather grain supplies."

His son was still locked up in the Yu State Government Office’s prison. Even if angry, he needed to get him out first to discipline.

Marquis Dongxiang escorted Old Master Zhou out of the military camp.

Old Master Zhou looked around and asked, "Where’s my seventh son-in-law?"

"I sent him to hasten the grain supplies; you didn’t meet him on the way?" Marquis Dongxiang asked.

Old Master Zhou shook his head.

If they had met, he wouldn’t be asking.

Since his son-in-law wasn’t there, Old Master Zhou said his farewells.

After arriving at the town, Mr. Wei thanked Old Master Zhou before immediately setting off back to Yu State.