Si Daoyuan drank his depressing wine gulp by gulp. The sound of a woman crying nearby made his expression so gloomy that it seemed water could almost drip off his face.
"Wuwuwu, my poor Guang Zhong, how could you just die like that? What am I supposed to do now!"
Sitting opposite Si Daoyuan was a woman with disheveled hair, presently covering her face as she sobbed.
Si Daoyuan, overwhelmed with annoyance, slammed his cup heavily on the table, "Enough, stop crying, it’s irritating!"
The woman ceased her cries and looked up at Si Daoyuan, "My lord, is Guang Zhong going to just die in vain?"
The speaker was Si Guangzhong’s biological mother, and also the favored concubine of Si Daoyuan, named Nian Shuang.
Now that Si Guangzhong had fallen, she, as his mother, was naturally filled with grief.
Si Daoyuan frowned and sighed softly, "I’m also very saddened by Guangzhong’s death, but he died at the hands of the Shen Family, what else can be done?"
Nian Shuang’s face showed hatred, "But why did that Ming Qi guy return unharmed? He never got along with Guangzhong, there’s definitely a hidden secret here. My lord, you might as well kill him directly to avenge Guangzhong!"
Si Daoyuan sneered, "You don’t need to worry about that. Now isn’t the right time to take action, but after a while, once the situation cools down, I’ll find a way to make him pay for Guangzhong’s life!"
The words were filled with hatred, with no trace of a father’s affection.
Hearing this, Nian Shuang was satisfied and poured another cup of wine for Si Daoyuan.
"My lord, I heard something went wrong with the Lou Family’s affair? Why did the Shen Family people suddenly intervene?"
Si Daoyuan sighed deeply, "Who knows? I’m worried about that too. If the Shen Family really interferes in this matter, it won’t be easy to deal with!"
"What’s so hard about it? At worst, we’ll just voluntarily give up," Nian Shuang said.
"Haha, it’s not that simple! The Shen Family is an unparalleled noble family, not inferior to the ancient Bai Family. If they suddenly make a move, it’s obvious their target isn’t just this matter!" Si Daoyuan said anxiously.
"You don’t need to worry too much, my lord. As the saying goes, there will always be a way through the hills. Our Si Family is one of the ten great families in the Pharmacists’ Alliance and has some influence. Even if the Shen Family wants to act, they have to weigh their options!" Nian Shuang comforted him.
After hearing this, Si Daoyuan chuckled softly, then embraced Nian Shuang, "You’re so considerate!"
Just as the couple were discussing the matter in the room, a voice suddenly called for an audience from outside.
"Family Head, Elder Yicheng requests an audience!"
"Oh? He’s here? Quick, let him in!" Si Daoyuan immediately stood up, speaking urgently.
He relied heavily on Si Yicheng, who made decisions on many matters. Especially for this issue, he needed to discuss it properly.
Nian Shuang hurriedly tidied her disheveled hair and had just seated herself when Si Yicheng came in with a smile.
"Greetings to the Family Head and Second Madam!"
"Ah, Yicheng, sit quickly! Has there been any change in the situation?"
Si Yicheng sat down on a chair, sipped some tea leisurely, then said calmly, "Family Head, please stay calm. I’m here precisely to talk about this matter."
"Oh oh, no rush, no rush. Someone, serve food and drink!"
In the blink of an eye, a sumptuous banquet was laid out.
After the two sat down, Nian Shuang served wine and tea.

"Good, good, good! No matter the reason, as long as they’re not here for our Si Family, that’s fine! Yicheng, you’ve worked hard, here’s a toast to you!"
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