Master and Disciple Fight Over a Husband

Carlotta stood at the front of the crowd, her gaze shifting back and forth between Changli and Cantarella a few times, before glancing at Order on the other side of the Alex.

Her expression showed hesitation, but that hesitation was gradually being overcome. The terms for Changli were too tempting.

For Montelli, a position in the Huanglong imperial court meant entirely new markets, resources, and protection.

All that Fisalia could offer was unity within Rinascita, Order only a vague blessing.

Changli away the entire Huanglong.

"Changli," Carlotta spoke, her voice carrying the caution of a businessman, "What specific position could you possibly reach with the recommendation you mentioned?"

"Rank three or above," Changli said, "Personally conferred by the Dragon Lord; it's definitely not an empty title."

Carlotta took a deep breath.

She turned to look at Kexi, her eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions, a hint of guilt, but more so, a sense of resolve.

Kexi met her gaze, and her heart skipped a beat.

He knows this older sister too well.

She needs to make a decision.

"Well..." Carlotta began to speak.

"Wait a minute." Jinhsi suddenly looked up.

She wiped away her tears, took two steps forward, and stood between Changli and Carlotta.

"Miss Carlotta, I also have a bargaining chip."

Carlotta raised an eyebrow. "May the Magistrate Jin."

Jinhsi took a deep breath.

She glanced back at Kexi, her eyes conveying a complex emotion.

Feeling wronged, unwilling, and a touch of stubbornness.

Then she turned to face Carlotta, her voice regaining the composure and strength that Ling Yin should possess.

"As the Prefect of Jinzhou, I represent Jinzhou in signing a comprehensive trade agreement with Montelli. Jinzhou's ports will be fully open to Montelli, tariffs will be reduced to 10%, and the agreement will last for fifty years. Furthermore, on behalf of Jinzhou, I will tender to Montelli, awarding them responsibility for various important projects in Montelli Jinzhou. I can sign these terms now."

The air suddenly became quiet.

Changli was slightly lost in thought.

She looked at Jinhsi's profile, at this stubborn disciple.

Jinhsi didn't look at her, but stared at Carlotta.

Carlotta's expression changed.

Jinhsi's conditions are more practical than Changli's.

Although Huanglong's official position is tempting, it is far away, has a long time to be realized, and is subject to many variables.

The trade agreement for Jinzhou is real and will take effect tomorrow. Fifty years of low taxes—that's a lot of real money.

"The Magistrate Jin..." Carlotta's tone turned serious, "Are you serious?"

"I guarantee this with the reputation of the Jinzhou magistrate," Jinhsi said. "You can draft an agreement now."

"Jinhsi," Changli finally spoke, her voice cold, "Do you know what you're doing?"

"I know." Jinhsi finally turned her head to face her teacher.

Her gaze was calm, as if she had made a firm decision. "Teacher Changli, I'm sorry. I can't let this happen."

Changli looked into Jinhsi's eyes and remained silent for a long time.

Then she suddenly smiled.

This apprentice, when he grows up, will start to clash with her.

"Okay," Changli said, "Then I'll raise the stakes too."

She took out a token from her sleeve, which was engraved with intricate patterns.

She placed the token on the table beside her, her voice low but each word clear.

"This is a mobilization order from the Ministry of Ministry of Central Affairs the Magistrate's Office. The holder of this order can mobilize all resources under the Ministry of Central Affairs. Miss Carlotta, Montelli can choose Jinzhou Huanglong. You know better than I which is more advantageous to Montelli."

Carlotta looked at the token, her breathing becoming heavier.

Cantarella watched with great interest.

She took two steps forward, standing next to Changli, her shoulder almost touching Changli's shoulder.

She turned her head to look at Changli, a hint of schadenfreude in her voice. "Changli, you've really surprised me today."

Changli ignored her.

Cantarella didn't mind and turned to Carlotta: "Miss Carlotta, Fisalia also has some good stuff. I have three patents for Echo technology, involving Echo stabilization and energy conversion, which are currently the most cutting-edge achievements of Rinascita. If Montelli is willing to form a marriage alliance, I can provide the right to use these patents free of charge. Montelli has been researching private terminals for a long time, so I'm sure they won't refuse, right?"

Alex, a member of the Order, could no longer sit still.

He pushed his way to the front, his face flushed. "Miss Carlotta, the Order willing to provide religious asylum to Montelli throughout the entire territory of Ragunna, and all of Montelli's properties can enjoy the Order's tax exemption policy!"

Suddenly, Kexi's birthday party turned into an auction.

Kexi watched as the group of women in front of him argued heatedly over him, their prices rising higher and higher.

He should have felt smug, but at this moment he only felt a chill run down his spine.

Because no matter who wins in the end, he will always be the item that gets auctioned off.

If we were to name the least noticeable person present, it would undoubtedly be Mornye.

He stood behind Sigrika and Lynae, watching them from a distance.

A pang of envy rose in her heart; she envied their courage to love and hate, and their willingness to fight for what they wanted.

Looking at Jinhsi, Changli, Cantarella, she envied them for their extraordinary status and immense wealth.

She had nothing; besides a fairly useful mind, she was utterly useless, even her body was disabled.

How could she dare to compete with them? She could only watch dejectedly from behind as they fought over the man she longed for day and night.

The one who remained most detached from the situation was undoubtedly Baizhi.

She hadn't met Kexi yet, so her feelings towards her weren't as deep as theirs.

She still hasn't figured out what's going on, but the gossip she's heard today is getting bigger and bigger.

Only Sanhua maintained a slight smile, because Kexi had given her a promise that would make them tear him to pieces.

As for Yangyang, please call her the kind-hearted sister-in-law.

"Cantarella," Changli stared coldly at her, "Do you really have to compete with me?"

"Changli, aren't you also competing with your apprentice? What's wrong with one more of me?" Cantarella said with a smile, not wanting to miss out on the fun.

"You, you're shameless." Changli was truly appalled by her shamelessness.

Seeing them identify themselves one by one, Augusta couldn't stand still any longer.

She stepped forward and loudly attracted everyone's attention.

"Listen to me, I am the Governor of Septimont, give me some face."

Before she could finish speaking, Juno mercilessly, "Forget about being a governor. Your title doesn't even have the authority of an elder. You even had to sneak into Ragunna."

Augusta was furious. Before she could even finish her attack, Juno exposed her secrets.

"You idiot Juno! Don't you understand the concept of a united front? Let's grab him first, and then we'll discuss how to divide things up."

Hearing Augusta's words, Juno's eyes lit up; she really hadn't expected that.

The current situation is indeed disadvantageous to her... to them. They should take the person back first.

At worst, we can discuss it with Augusta later; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are hers, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are hers.

It must be said, this approach is indeed very Septimont, befitting of barbarians, or simply savages.

Kexi watched as the group of women in front of him went from attacking him to fighting amongst themselves, and then to vying for his affections; their attention was no longer on him at all.

He just wanted to let out a long roar, "Well done! Lupa!"

Taking advantage of their inattention, Kexi moved outward step by step without drawing their attention.