CHAPTER 233: CHAPTER 233: HIDDEN DRAGONS AND CROUCHING TIGERS

Mr. Qi Ma cupped his hands towards Yun Jiao and laughed, "This Renxin Hall truly is a place full of hidden talents."

Lin Shuo and Ah Hu walked to stand behind Yun Jiao, while Jiang Youzhi partially shielded Yun Jiao, "I wonder what brings Mr. Qi Ma here today?"

Mr. Qi Ma’s eyes flickered; when he came, he only thought of retrieving some face without making enemies with Renxin Hall.

But after seeing Lin Shuo, Jiang Youzhi, and Yun Jiao, his thoughts completely changed.

These people were not ordinary; they absolutely could not be offended.

He laughed, "I am here to offer my apologies to everyone."

Old Wang, who was beside him, looked at him in shock. On the way here, Mr. Qi Ma was discussing how to regain his dignity.

Why had his tone suddenly changed?

Jiang Youzhi smiled faintly, "Mr. Qi Ma must be joking. We are meeting for the first time today; what apology is necessary?"

Mr. Qi Ma continued to smile warmly, "I am here to apologize on behalf of my incompetent brother-in-law."

Jiang Youzhi nodded, "I see, Mr. Qi Ma is too courteous. Your esteemed relative wanted to buy a piece of ginseng on credit, which is actually not a big deal. However, as we are new here, we weren’t aware of Mr. Qi Ma’s esteemed name. Otherwise, gifting a piece of ginseng to your relative would be nothing."

Mr. Qi Ma couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth as he listened; Jiang Youzhi spoke tactfully, leaving ample room for him to save face.

Yet he knew in his heart that the supposed credit was with no doubt Jin Laoer wanting to take it without paying.

Unexpectedly, this handsome young man, at such a tender age, speaks so eloquently.

He cupped his hands repeatedly, "My father-in-law and mother-in-law passed away early, my brother-in-law was left without guidance, which led him to develop an unruly character. I’m sorry, I’m sorry."

Jiang Youzhi now smiled more sincerely, "It’s no problem, it’s all a misunderstanding; it’s good to talk it out."

"Mr. Qi, if you don’t mind, why not come in for a cup of tea?"

Mr. Qi Ma was about to agree when suddenly another person came in from outside.

Jiang Youzhi recognized him as a guard of Prince Kang.

The man first glanced at Mr. Qi Ma, then cupped his hand respectfully to Jiang Youzhi, "Mr. Jiang, our Prince just acquired a new chess book yesterday, it contains many endgames. The Prince expressly ordered me to invite Mr. Jiang to come to the mansion to discuss these endgame strategies."

Jiang Youzhi nodded slightly, "Guard Xu, please wait a moment."

Guard Xu stood there, feeling slightly pleased, for Mr. Jiang was a favorite of the Prince. Before he came, the Prince instructed him to be respectful to Mr. Jiang.

It was such a person; meeting him once, and he remembered his surname!

Guard Xu felt more valued, his impression of Jiang Youzhi growing better and better.

Jiang Youzhi cupped his hands to Mr. Qi Ma, "Mr. Qi, I have matters to attend to, so I won’t be able to accompany you today. Let’s have a drink together another time."

By this time, Mr. Qi Ma had thoroughly confirmed the rumors of Jiang Youzhi having connections with the Prince Mansion. He became increasingly convinced that Jiang Youzhi was not ordinary. He replied respectfully, "Mr. Jiang, please go ahead with your matters, I apologize for the disturbance."

Jiang Youzhi glanced at Yun Jiao and then left with Guard Xu.

Seeing Jiang Youzhi get on a carriage, Mr. Qi Ma quickly cupped his hands to bid farewell.

Lin Shuo watched the back of Mr. Qi Ma with a slight smile, believing that from today onwards, the mysterious clan would no longer trouble Renxin Hall.

Lin Shuo wandered around the room and ended up sitting where Jiang Youzhi sat daily.

He picked up Jiang Youzhi’s book and glanced at it, expecting it to be something like the Four Books and Five Classics, but it turned out to be a history book.

Having nothing to do, he started reading it as well.