"Hehe, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Looking up, Ayu gestured to the housekeeper not to get agitated.
"Go and arrange for some more people to say that the photos came from the Hyakuya Family."
"His Royal Highness is wise."
Upon hearing this, the butler's doubts completely turned into joy and admiration.
After speaking, he quickly left to arrange manpower.
"Scribe, I wonder if you and Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals can withstand this combination of tactics?"
Ah Yu's arrogant laughter echoed in the empty room.
Chapter 523 Who are you?
At Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals, Scribe is having tea with Tamayo.
Judging from his relaxed and carefree demeanor, he doesn't seem like someone who is affected by public opinion at all.
At that moment, Gyutaro walked in from outside.
"Mister Scribe, someone is looking for you outside."
"Who?"
"They said they were working for Crown Prince Ayu."
Upon hearing this, the Scribe looked over curiously.
"Ayu? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
"Yes, they showed their identification."
Nodding, the Scribe did nothing but continue drinking the tea that Tamayo had personally brewed for him.
Tamayo and Gyutaro were not surprised at all; none of the demons present took Yu's men seriously.
Among the crowd outside, a group of people dressed in samurai attire stood out from the rest.
These people had stern faces, tall statures, and fierce eyes.
As they walked, they exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.
The leader had a dark complexion and a scar on the corner of his mouth, making him look menacing.
Soon, someone recognized them.
"Look, aren't those the Crown Prince's men?"
"Really, really, I know one of them, he's really vicious."
"The Emperor and his men have finally made their move. It's long overdue to punish those bastards at Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals."
"What are you saying? I don't think the Scribe is that kind of person."
The crowd began to make a fuss, which annoyed the leader.
He waved his hand, and a person from the group behind him stepped out to stand beside him.
"Get these fools away, they're too noisy."
"Yes."
After responding, the man took a few steps back and pulled a flintlock pistol from his pocket.
He pointed the gun at the sky and then pulled the trigger.
"Bang!"
The gunpowder exploded, accompanied by a piercing roar.
A bullet flew out of the gun barrel and soared into the sky.
"Shut up, all of you! This is Crown Prince Ayu's business; no outsiders are allowed to disturb him!"
Whether they were frightened by the muskets or disturbed by the man's shouts, the surrounding crowd fell silent in an instant.
Aside from the sound of his heartbeat, the only other sound he could hear was swallowing saliva.
The people closest to the group retreated, increasing the distance between them.
They realized that if they continued arguing, the other person would really kill them.
Seeing this, the rest of the crowd also moved away from where the group was.
Nodding in satisfaction, the leading man asked...
"Has someone been sent to notify Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals?"
"Yes, I guess by now, the Scribe already knows we're here."
"Once we go in, we need to show that brat what the Crown Prince is all about."
The others standing behind him nodded in agreement, their faces turning fierce.
However, a long time passed and no one came out to welcome them in.
Are you sure you've sent someone to notify them?
"That's right. The guard said he would relay the message to his superiors and then tell the Scribe."
"Fool, we're here to demand an explanation, not to pay a visit. Why are you using such a friendly approach!"
The leader appeared extremely angry as he kicked one of his subordinates.
"Go and tell them again, this time tell the Scribe directly to come out and greet them, do you hear me?"
Without saying a word, the man who had been kicked simply ran silently toward the gate of Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals.
The Kocho Sisters, amidst the crowd, witnessed everything that was happening.
"Sister, do you know those guys?"
"I know a few of them, and none of them are good people."
Kanae Kocho frowned slightly and said.
"These guys were all vicious criminals before, and they did a lot of bad things."
"Especially the leader, his name is Zhuang Mu, he's a ruthless killer."
"I never expected that I would suddenly become Ah Yu's subordinate."
After hearing Kanae Kocho's explanation, Shinobu Butterfly's face also showed a hint of disgust.
It's quite obvious what A-Yu's true intentions were in bringing such a group of people to Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals.
It's nothing more than using force, demonstrating one's power, intimidating the Scribe, and forcing him to submit.
"What should we do then? Should we intervene?"
Let's wait and see.
Shaking her head, Kanae Kocho looked towards the top floor of the Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals Building.
Although she couldn't see him, she knew the man was there.
From a high vantage point, one can see everything and have everything under control.
Her little hand clenched tightly in her sleeve, Shinobu Butterfly gritted her teeth, but ultimately didn't make a move.
"I'll go tell them we've arrived."
"Okay, go ahead, and remember to be polite."
"Don't worry, I know."
Shortly after Shinobu Butterfly left, the man who had gone to inform her returned.
"What did you say?"
He said, "I understand."
"Is that how the Scribe answered?"
With his eyes wide open, Zhuang Mu stared intently at the man.
"Is there nothing else to say?"
"Um, actually, I didn't go in; the guards stopped me."
"You piece of trash!"
She reached out and slapped the man hard across the face.
The man stumbled back a few steps and fell to the ground, his cheek visibly swelling and turning red.
"How could I possibly have a coward like you under my command!"
"But boss, it's really not my fault."
Covering his face, tears welled in the man's eyes; he looked extremely aggrieved.
"Alright, let's wait a little longer, okay?"
After slapping him, Zhuang Mu, whose anger had subsided somewhat, took a deep breath and said fiercely.
"If you continue to behave like this after you go in, I'll kill you on the spot."
It wasn't that Zhuang Mu's temper had improved, but rather that he had to consider A Yu behind him.
If this man were killed in front of so many people, it would inevitably tarnish Ah Yu's reputation.
This is something Zhuang Mu doesn't want to see, and he can't bear the consequences.
However, the man's notification seemed to have sunk without a trace, and there was no response whatsoever.
The group waited from morning until afternoon, and then from afternoon until sunset.
Zhuang Mu's face went from black to red, then to ashen, and finally back to black.
Finally, after the sun set and the moon slowly rose, a figure walked out of the building.
She was a beautiful woman, dressed exquisitely, and her appearance was striking.
The moment Zhuang Mu saw the woman, he felt a desire to possess her.
He knew that if the woman in front of him were placed in Entertainment District, she would definitely become the Oiran.
She was even the most beautiful among the Oiran.
The woman walked out of the building, glanced around the crowd for a while, and then walked towards Zhuang Mu.
Nodding in satisfaction, Zhuang Mu then waved to signal the people behind him to follow.
He strode forward and stood directly in front of the woman.
"May I have your name."
"Koinatsu".
"It's a lovely name. Now, take us inside."
As he spoke, a glint of lust flashed in Zhuang Mu's eyes, and he reached out with his large hand to grab the woman's delicate white hand.
Anyway, he's that sinner Scribe's subordinate, so what can he do to me if I do this?
On this land, even the most powerful nobles and companies must bow down before the royal family.
However, Koinatsu simply dodged lightly, causing Zhuang Mu to miss his target.
"I'm sorry, I think you might have misunderstood something."
With her delicate brows furrowed slightly, Koinatsu's face revealed a hint of disdain.
Who are you?
Chapter 524 Whose Territory Are You On?
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An invisible question mark appeared in Zhuang Mu's mind. He wondered if he had misheard something.