Free Web NovelChapter 1551: Chapter 1548: Junior Sister Tong, How About This Solution?
Shang Heng nodded slightly, acknowledging Gao Yi and Lu Qingyue.
Tong Yunshu hadn’t expected to meet Shang Heng here.
When she and Yang Fei first came to the Shang Qing Sect, they had met Shang Heng, so they were somewhat acquainted. Now meeting unexpectedly here, Tong Yunshu’s thoughts shifted, and she smiled, saying, "Greetings, Brother Shang."
Shang Heng quickly said, "No need for formalities, sister-in-law."
Tong Yunshu smiled gently and said, "Brother Shang, you usually handle the high-level matters of Tian Nan Peak and are responsible for coordinating various affairs between Tian Nan Peak and the Shang Qing Sect, so you must be busy, and perhaps not fully aware of many issues below Tian Nan Peak?"
Shang Heng caught the implication in Tong Yunshu’s words, glanced at Gao Yi and Lu Qingyue, and immediately understood most of it. However, he maintained an expression of ignorance, smiled calmly, and asked, "What do you mean by this, sister-in-law? Feel free to speak your mind, and if there’s anything I haven’t done well, I will surely rectify it."
Beside him, Gao Yi turned pale, his legs trembling.
When Shang Heng appeared, he wasn’t worried, but Shang Heng’s harmonious attitude towards Tong Yunshu made him anxious, knowing that things were not going well.
Lu Qingyue actually had opportunities to meet Shang Heng before, but for so many years, she never spoke of being oppressed. This was because she came from a small place, had no backing at Tian Nan Peak, and her words carried little weight. Shang Heng’s status was too high, and she feared that even if she spoke up, Shang Heng wouldn’t care.
After all, Gao Yi’s father, in terms of seniority at Tian Nan Peak, was someone even Shang Heng had to respectfully call "Uncle."
In the secular world, people know that officials protect officials, and officials and merchants are one family.
Isn’t it the same logic in the Cultivation Realm?
How could Shang Heng randomly offend someone who is a Foundation Establishment Stage expert with a Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse backing them, just to help a disciple with no background and mediocre talent?
But now, with Yang Fei sending Tong Yunshu to back her up, and coincidentally encountering Brother Shang Heng, the small matter of being oppressed might actually be resolved.
Even if nothing can be done to Gao Yi, at least he won’t dare specifically target her in the future.
Tong Yunshu immediately explained how Yang Fei discovered Lu Qingyue was injured yet still guarding the mountain gate, and that Lu Qingyue had been an Inner Sect Disciple for over a hundred years and shouldn’t have been guarding the mountain gate, among other things.
Finally, she said, "Brother Shang, the reason Yang Fei was accepted under Master Wan is because of the master’s great virtue and reputation, which is among the best in the Southern Domain Cultivation World. Being accepted at Tian Nan Peak, Yang Fei is proud, and I am also proud of him. But I never expected such injustice to occur in a place like Tian Nan Peak, which is truly disappointing."
Shang Heng furrowed his brow slightly, looking at Gao Yi, and said, "Gao Yi, is what Junior Sister Tong said true?"
Gao Yi’s face turned pale, and he hurriedly lowered his head and said, "I ask Brother Shang to see clearly, I... I definitely didn’t intentionally oppress Junior Sister Lu with malice. As for Junior Sister Lu being injured and still guarding the mountain gate, this... this was indeed my oversight. Cough, cough, it’s just that Junior Sister Lu only has Foundation Establishment Cultivation, which made me habitually assume she joined recently and hadn’t been in for over a hundred years."
Saying this, he looked at Lu Qingyue with an innocent expression and said, "Oh no, Junior Sister Lu, see how things have turned out. I was truly too busy recently to notice you were injured. You should have informed me clearly, senior brother, in person, and reminded me you had been in for over a hundred years, not needing to do entry-level tasks like guarding the mountain gate." freewēbnoveℓ.com
Lu Qingyue felt extremely stifled by Gao Yi’s words.
But she wasn’t a teenager anymore, and she understood the ways of the world.
Moreover, she had endured for so many years because Gao Yi was a big figure she couldn’t afford to offend.
Even though now Yang Fei and Tong Yunshu were backing her, and even Shang Heng happened to be there, as long as she insisted on the other party’s wrongdoings, Shang Heng would definitely seek justice for her for Yang Fei’s sake.
But even so, it would just be some verbal reprimand to Gao Yi, maybe forfeiting some of his salary or demoting his position, which wouldn’t significantly harm him. On the contrary, this would completely offend Gao Yi, and he could easily act in a way that wouldn’t make her life any better at Tian Nan Peak. fгeewebnovёl.com
Even though she was willing to come with Tong Yunshu today, she just wanted Gao Yi to know she was no longer unshielded, so he shouldn’t oppress her in the future. She never intended to take advantage of Yang Fei’s and Tong Yunshu’s relationship to do anything about Gao Yi.
So hearing Gao Yi’s words, even though Lu Qingyue felt wronged, she remained absolutely calm and composed, hurriedly saying, "It... it’s my fault. Brother Gao has always been very busy, and I didn’t remind Brother Gao, it’s not Brother Gao’s fault."
Tong Yunshu was taken aback, looking at Lu Qingyue in disbelief.
I specifically came to help you seek justice, and this is how you repay me?
Lu Qingyue looked at Tong Yunshu with pleading eyes and slowly shook her head.
Tong Yunshu, seeing her like this, felt something within her stir and immediately understood her dilemma.
However, she felt incredibly stifled inside, as though she had nowhere to vent her anger.
Lu Qingyue’s response allowed Gao Yi to secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
Shang Heng also nodded silently, thinking she was sensible.
He then chastised Gao Yi, "Gao Yi, no matter what, you’re in the wrong here. You’re guilty of dereliction of duty. I will penalize you by making you compensate Lu Qingyue with ten years’ worth of salary. Do you have any objections?"
Gao Yi was secretly delighted and quickly said, "I’m willing to accept the punishment."
Saying so, he feigned a sincere apologetic demeanor, cupping his hands to Lu Qingyue in apology, "I’m sorry, Junior Sister Lu, I didn’t fulfill my responsibilities and caused you grievances. I apologize to you."
Lu Qingyue hurriedly said, "No... no need, let’s just let bygones be bygones."
Gao Yi internally felt triumphant, believing Lu Qingyue had truly been oppressed for years to the point of having no spirit, and her behavior today was still appropriate. He then took out a storage bag and handed it to Lu Qingyue, "Inside is my ten years’ worth of salary. I wish to offer it to Junior Sister Lu as compensation, please accept it."
Lu Qingyue raised her hand to refuse, but heard Shang Heng say, "Take it, it’s what you deserve."
After speaking, Shang Heng’s gaze sharpened, looking at Gao Yi, "Gao Yi, if I hear of your negligence again, you’ll be sent out to work."
Gao Yi felt a chill in his heart, becoming internally cautious.
Being sent out to work meant being sent away.
For a major sect like the Shang Qing Sect, holding a position within the sect was far more comfortable than being sent away to work, and it was far safer. As a second generation immortal of the sect, Gao Yi would absolutely not want to be sent away.
"Yes, I understand," Gao Yi hastily and respectfully replied.
Shang Heng nodded in satisfaction and said to Tong Yunshu, "Junior Sister Tong, how do you find this resolution?"
Though Tong Yunshu felt dissatisfied inside, Lu Qingyue had already accepted Gao Yi’s apology, and she understood Lu Qingyue’s difficulties, so she internally sighed silently and said, "As long as Senior Sister Lu is satisfied, I have no objections."
Shang Heng then looked at Lu Qingyue.
Lu Qingyue hurriedly said, "I am very satisfied. Thank you, Brother Shang."
Tong Yunshu said, "Since the matter is resolved, I take my leave, Brother Shang."
With that, she turned and flew towards Piaomiao Stream using Sword Control.
Lu Qingyue also hastily took her leave and chased after Tong Yunshu.
When the two women were far gone, Shang Heng looked at Gao Yi, "Remember my words, don’t trouble Lu Qingyue again."
Gao Yi respectfully said, "Yes." After a brief pause, he couldn’t help but ask, "Brother Shang, who was that lady just now?"
