Royal Gold Magistrate

As Wu Sheng left, a strange sense of loss arose in everyone’s hearts.

But in an instant, they cheered up again. After all, Fenghua Tower Club was now established in Jianjiang.

Wouldn’t they be able to hear such heavenly music often from now on? It’s not like Master Wu could run off somewhere else, right? If he wanted to leave, they could just throw money at him to bring him back!

Such wonderful and moving music was probably only heard in the royal court.

Being able to hear such music today, see such a performance, and eat such luxurious food for free was an absolute steal!

This Fenghua Tower exuded extraordinariness from every aspect!

Even those awkward decorations began to look elegant and artistic in everyone’s eyes.

Before long, the dining tables resumed their state of toasting and drinking.

However, the casual chat topics from before had changed to discussions about the music and dance performance, with most praise directed at Wu Sheng.

In the crowd, the heads of the Wang and Sun families kept most of their attention focused on Fang Zheng.

Ever since Fang Zheng had let them go home, the two had immediately returned the grain to the granary.

But these days had been hard to endure. Losing the grain wasn’t a big deal, at worst they’d make less profit, not even a loss!

But now with a sword hanging over their heads, they lived each day in fear, worried that Fang Zheng might bring soldiers to their doors if he was in a bad mood.

Fortunately, he truly kept his word and hadn’t bothered them.

The only order he had given them so far was to attend the opening ceremony of Fenghua Tower.

But they had seen what Fang Zheng was capable of. This lord before them might seem all smiles now, but he was definitely someone who could kill without blinking!

If half of what he said could be believed, that would be impressive enough. Who knew what tricks might be hidden in this Fenghua Tower.

Caution… extreme caution was needed!

The grand feast left all guests satisfied, everyone ate to their heart’s content.

For many, this meal could be called the most wonderful meal of their lives, satisfying their visual, auditory, and gustatory senses completely.

Everyone couldn’t help but sincerely sigh again, Fenghua Tower Club was truly extraordinary!

As the banquet neared its end, a maid dressed in light gauze walked quickly to Fang Zheng’s side and said softly, “Lord Fang, this is the bill for this meal, please take a look.”

Many people looked at Xie Xian with strange expressions.

This Manager Xie had arranged everything perfectly from start to finish, how did he slip up at the end?

Asking the administrator of Jianjiang to pay the bill was one thing, but to deliver the bill to him in person!

How low-class! How could he make such a basic mistake?

Fang Zheng glanced at everyone’s reactions and laughed inwardly.

This was all arranged in advance, to make these people behave better here in the future.

Don’t think you’re all that just because you have some money.

Fang Zheng took the bill and chuckled, “Oh? This meal isn’t cheap, it’s actually 409 taels?”

Hearing this, many people’s hearts skipped a beat, instinctively touching their money pouches.

So much money! Over 400 taels for one meal? But considering the table full of rare beasts and delicacies, it was understandable. Would Lord Fang be angry?

Everyone couldn’t help but look at Xie Xian, who maintained a calm expression as he looked at Fang Zheng.

Hiss~ This Xie Xian must have a deep background, better curry favor with him in the future.

The maid explained neither humbly nor proudly, “In reply to Your Excellency, because today is the opening ceremony, we selected the most precious ingredients currently available.”

“Because many people were seriously injured while capturing these ingredients…”

“Plus the chefs who prepared the ingredients are top-tier chefs, so it’s a bit more expensive.”

Fang Zheng nodded and smiled, “That makes sense!” Then he took out a metal card from his bosom.

The main body was black, with a circle of golden auspicious clouds around the four edges. One could vaguely see Fang Zheng’s name written in gold characters in the card.

A shiny gemstone was inlaid in the upper right corner, gleaming in the candlelight!

“Manager Xie said Fenghua Tower Club operates on a membership system, and he gave me this so-called highest-level membership card. I heard this card can also get discounts, is that right?”

Xie Xian still stood beside with a smile, not explaining.

The maid took the card and immediately knelt down in a deep bow.

Fang Zheng’s eyes glanced down, catching a glimpse of spring scenery.

The maid stood up and said with a coquettish laugh, “Lord Fang, this card is Fenghua Tower’s top-tier diamond card. It can be used for discounts on meals and can also zero out a digit.”

“After zeroing out, this meal is 49 taels.”

……..

???

After a moment of silence, a collective “What the f*ck!” erupted in everyone’s minds.

Since when does zeroing out mean removing the middle digit?!

This diamond card is too damn powerful!

“Lord Fang, you can also choose to top up the card. Someone will help you keep track of it, and for your first top-up of 1000 taels, you’ll get an extra 100 taels!”

Everyone collectively sucked in a cold breath, looking at Xie Xian in astonishment.

You can even play it like this? This is blatant bribery!

“Hmm, not bad! Top it up with 5000 taels first!”

Everyone sucked in another cold breath, looking at Fang Zheng in horror.

Damn! He actually accepted it! And he even topped up 5000 taels, he’s not an upright official either!

Fang Zheng took out 5000 tael banknotes from his bosom and handed them to the maid, then took back the membership card and flicked it a couple of times in his hand.

He said calmly, “Manager Xie, I’ll keep this card.”

“However… you must treat everyone equally. If this diamond card is only possessed by me, wouldn’t that be considered accepting bribes?”

Xie Xian hurriedly said, “Rest assured, Your Excellency, it’s the same for everyone!”

“Today, because Lord Fang honored us by cutting the ribbon for Fenghua Tower, we specially presented this first diamond card! After this, anyone who accumulates over 5000 taels of consumption at Fenghua Club will receive a free diamond membership card from our club!”

“Everyone! Not to mention anything else, just the material value of this card itself already exceeds 100 taels!”

Everyone looked at the card in Fang Zheng’s hand with burning eyes.

Five thousand taels of consumption to exchange for a card! But the benefits were also huge! Zeroing out from the middle, I could even make money back when treating others to meals!

Plus the material itself is worth over 100 taels, and if I’m not mistaken, the gemstone inlaid on the card should be the legendary diamond that’s all the rage in the capital!

As long as Fenghua Club doesn’t go under, it could even be kept as a family heirloom!

Fang Zheng observed everyone’s expressions and slowly put the membership card back in his sleeve, saying, “Manager Xie, today we’re not just having this one meal, right?”

“We’ve finished eating now, and didn’t you say earlier that Master Wu had prepared some mysterious programs?”

“I see it’s getting late now, hurry and bring out the mysterious works.”

“This official… we are all eagerly waiting, hehe!”

Mysterious smiles appeared on everyone’s faces simultaneously.

We’re all men here, why pretend? At this hour! What other mysterious works could there be?

Who knew Lord Fang was also one of us, excellent, excellent!

Thinking about Fenghua Club’s top-tier service, coupled with Master Wu’s production, everyone’s hearts surged with excitement again.

Many people were so excited they couldn’t help but bend over.

Although they hadn’t seen Master Wu do other acts yet, just hearing one song made their blood boil. If he put on some special show, wouldn’t that be out of this world?!

Damn, hurry up!