The True Heiress Is The Real Bigshot

Chapter 242: 234 Slapping the face, in front of you stands the Ancestor of Practitioners of Ancient Medicine [1 update]

Indeed, beyond the Imperial Capital, the Meng Family’s reputation was far less than that of the Mu and Nie families, and common folk were unaware of them.

Even the Di Wu Family surpassed them.

With the declining number of Diviners, the Di Wu Family had already turned to commerce in the late 20th century.

Although they were not as established as the Mu Family, their foundation was solid.

After all, the Di Wu Family’s lineage could be traced back to the Tang Dynasty.

Di Wu Shaoxian’s Divination Talent was exceptional because his ancestors had been practicing divination for the imperial lineage within the Forbidden City.

To the outside world, the Meng Family was a household of traditional Chinese medicine.

However, only those who had really come into contact with the Meng Family knew that, even if their history did not compare to those few families, their strength was frighteningly formidable.

A practitioner of Ancient Medicine must always have a guardian ancient martial artist by their side.

A powerful ancient martial artist could single-handedly sweep through a major secular clan.

This was also the reason why major clans dedicated themselves to finding ancient martial artists.

With an ancient martial artist in place, what was there to fear?

Mu Chenzhou was unaware of the existence of Ancient Medicine, which is why he always felt that the Meng Family was no match for the Mu family.

But he had heard from Madam Mu that Mu Heqing’s illness was entirely treated by the few divine doctors of the Meng Family.

This was hardly a secret within the Mu Family.

As long as Mu Heqing was alive, the Mu Family would not collapse.

Therefore, every member of the Mu Family also held a deep reverence for the members of the Meng Family.

Mu Chenzhou felt all the more that Ying Zijin truly had no insight and was even more utterly disappointed.

Not even the Mu Family would compete with the Meng Family for possessions; whatever the Meng Family needed should have been readily available.

To snatch away the rare tulip variety that the Meng Family had already reserved?

Wouldn’t that be cutting off one’s own retreat?

All members of the Meng Family were physicians, and they were distributed in hospitals across the country and even around the world.

Offending the Meng Family meant no one to treat them when they fell ill in the future.

It was because Mu Chenzhou knew this that he insisted Ying Zijin yield the auction item.

It was a reminder and a piece of advice for her.

The guests in the ballroom had not expected such an interlude to arise mid-auction.

And the one speaking was Mu Chenzhou, a direct descendant of the Mu Family.

In an instant, all eyes converged on the girl who was raising the bid.

They held looks of inquiry and astonishment, along with some scrutiny.

Zhong Manhua didn’t look up.

Her fingers clenched tightly around her purse, a strong sense of embarrassment surged to her forehead, making it hard for her to even breathe.

The very reason she would rather give Ying Zijin a glass of juice spiked with sleeping pills than bring her to the event was to avoid such situations.

Now, she had not only embarrassed herself in Shanghai City’s wealthy circles, but in front of young masters and ladies from the Imperial Capital as well.

It took a long time for Zhong Manhua to catch her breath.

Her initial decision was not wrong; the rightful young mistress of the Ying Family should only be Ying Yuexuan.

“Mu Chenzhou, how ridiculous,” Ying Tianlv stood up amidst the silence, “I wonder what right you have to end the auction?”

His gaze was cold and cutting, “If I remember correctly, even your invitation wasn’t from Elder Mu. Stopping others from participating, who do you think you are?”

As this was said, the guests were all shocked.

The attendees of this ball were from the major noble families, who were all aware of Mu Chenzhou’s status.

The Imperial Capital’s Mu Family!

So, even though the ball wasn’t organized by him, on the surface, everyone still treated him as a quasi-host.

“Tianlv!” Zhong Manhua’s expression changed too, but with so many people, she couldn’t raise her voice, only gritting her teeth and whispering, “Tianlv, have you lost your mind?”

Their Ying Family might be one of the Four Major Noble Families, but how could they compare to the Mu Family?

If they offended the Mu Family, could the Ying Family achieve any success in business?

With just a word from the Mu Family, many paths could be closed to the Ying Family.

Mu Chenzhou was taken aback momentarily but quickly regained his composure, “My invitation, indeed, was not from my grandfather; I obtained it through my own abilities.”

Ying Tianlv’s eyes narrowed slightly, his tone mocking.

The usually elegant and noble man bluntly cursed, “Then your words are worthless.”

The guests murmured among themselves.

Mu Chenzhou pursed his lips,

and beside him, that man finally showed a reaction.

His eyes seemed to carry a hint of a smile, but it did not reach the rest of his face.

He leisurely took a sip of tea before speaking, his voice as melodiously captivating as the sound of tinkling jade, “I apologize, I just really wanted this rare plant species.”

“But I didn’t bring enough money, so I had to ask this young lady to step back from this auction, reluctantly giving up my pursuit.”

“After the event, the Meng Family will provide a free consultation for you, at no cost whatsoever.”

Zhong Manhua suddenly looked up, surprised and delighted for an instant.

She had been asking Madam Mu to help her get in touch with the Meng Family, but they had been unresponsive.

Now with such a great opportunity before her, she absolutely could not afford to miss it.

Old Madam Ying’s headache was an urgent matter.

“She will withdraw from the auction,” Zhong Manhua straightened her clothing, stood up, and smiled at the man, “She doesn’t understand anything about flowers anyway; it would be a waste for her to buy them. She will leave it for the gentleman.”

After saying this, she turned her head and called out gently, “Zijin, quickly agree. If you want flowers, Mommy will buy you a lot of pots when we get back, alright?”

A plant in exchange for a free consultation from the Meng Family,

“Madam Ying is really amusing, using the card of familial affection at this time.” Fu Yunshen’s eyelashes fluttered, he chuckled lightly with a cool tone, “Do you need me to remind you again—”

“Yaoyao’s household registration has already been transferred out of the Ying Family. She is no longer one of the Ying Family. You still claim to be her mother—did you forget to take your medicine when you left the house today?”

Ying Zijin supported her head with one hand, her gaze cold as snow, her voice slow and cool: “Eating more might not make a difference.”

Zhong Manhua was in disbelief.

It was as if someone had struck her out of the blue, draining all the color from her lips.

She heard the noble ladies she was close with whispering among themselves and looking up at her.

“Ah, so she wasn’t kicked out, she left on her own? Then Madam Ying, you really are talking nonsense.”

“It’s alright, I’m used to it; Manhua, you always care about saving face, it’s quite normal for you to lie.”

“But Manhua, you… you’re not her mother anymore, how could you say that earlier?”

Zhong Manhua’s ears buzzed, and she could hardly stand steady.

Her face turned from pale to flushed.

She always carried herself with decorum, an elegant noble lady in front of others.

Who would dare talk to her this way?

Ying Yuexuan quickly helped her to sit down, “Mom, drink some warm water.”

Zhong Manhua felt a chill all over, her fingers trembling, her throat even drier: “Your sister… your sister is simply…”

Ying Yuexuan frowned, “Mom, isn’t an auction all about the highest bidder? And the tulip was originally the one sis had her eye on. Since she has the money and bid the highest, it belongs to her.”

“Where did she get the money from?” Zhong Manhua’s chest heaved, and she scoffed, “Look who she’s with. Fu Yunshen!”

“Someone gives her some money, and she sells herself. Do you think it’s her own earnings?”

She had never given Ying Zijin a card, not even to Ying Yuexuan had she ever given as much as a million in spending money at once. Could Ying Zijin have such funds?

Ying Yuexuan fell silent.

The man who had spoken earlier frowned, looking towards Mu Chenzhou.

Mu Chenzhou shook his head, “The affairs of the Ying Family are a bit complicated.”

The man thought for a moment, then didn’t ask further, merely stating, “I must acquire it today.”

“It will be yours,” Mu Chenzhou nodded, “She’s young and thoughtless; I hope you won’t hold it against her.”

He was referring to Ying Zijin.

“Oh?” The man’s smile deepened at the corners of his mouth, “I certainly wouldn’t take issue with a young girl.”

The people here, even if they knew how to practice medicine, would not be able to recognize that the tulip was actually the precious medicinal herb Snow Ganoderma.

Snow Ganoderma was something only a practitioner of ancient medicine would know how to use.

Left in an ordinary household, it would indeed just be a plant with more ornamental than practical value.

He had recognized the flower as Snow Ganoderma from ancient books passed down by guardians of the ancient medical field.

Mu Chenzhou sighed with relief and signaled the Auctioneer on stage, “Start again.”

The Auctioneer, being from the capital, naturally wouldn’t offend Mu Chenzhou or the Meng Family people.

“I’ll bid for it on your behalf,” Mu Chenzhou said, raising his bidding sign, “Fifty thousand.”

The Auctioneer’s gavel fell swiftly, as if afraid of getting sniped.

Only then did the man’s furrowed brow slowly relax.

But just before the Auctioneer’s hammer could fall for the third time, a lazy, slow voice rang out.

“Five million.”

“…”

The whole room was deathly silent.

“Or—”

Fu Yunshen turned his head, his handsome features instantly unveiled before everyone, enough to captivate all onlookers.

His tone was as languid as ever, but wrapped in cold indifference, “You could also let me not participate in this auction.”

Mu Chenzhou’s expression soured completely, his lips pressing more tightly.

The man beside him also stopped smiling, looking towards the source of the voice for the first time.

Upon seeing it, his eyes narrowed sharply.