She Lives without Regret in This Life

”Everyone back off.” Gu Yunbo pulled out his gun, pointing it directly at Feng Jianxi’s head. ”Are you trying to rebel?”

”Miss Sheng Ning, I didn’t expect things to get so out of hand. Perhaps you should leave for a while?” Chief Ni said respectfully, but before he could lift his head, there was a deafening noise, followed by a burning pain in his ear.

Being a seasoned survivor, he gritted his teeth and reached for his ear, which was now completely gone. His entire right ear was blown off by the bullet, narrowly missing the rest of his head.

Chief Ni was terrified and incredulous as he looked at Sheng Ning and the gun in her hand.

****

The door to the Family Head’s box was closed, but nothing happening inside was hidden from anyone. Especially the other guests in the boxes on the second floor, all watching the spectacle intently.

”I heard Mr. Feng chose an outsider as the heir?”

”Has he gone senile?”

”In this situation, can an outsider really manage?”

Actually, what people were most skeptical about was whether an outsider could handle the situation, rather than Sheng Ning being an outsider. Foreigners tend to be more open-minded than locals, prioritizing capability, quality, and drive in choosing an heir.

If their own son is inadequate, many choose nephews or nieces.

In the box opposite, the Duke watched the unfolding drama with great interest, while Beiate even prepared a telescope.

”Can you really see the opposite box with that telescope?” the Duke asked helplessly.

”No, but it helps psychologically, making it easier to hear the arguments inside.”

”Tsk tsk...It’s truly fascinating.”

”If such a thing happened in our family, we’d behead them.”

The Westminster Family has a long history with complex inheritance rules; not just anyone can ascend with ambition. With the family’s vast size and influence, especially the wealth amassed during The Sun Never Sets Empire’s colonial period.

This wealth alone could sustain ten generations. In such a case, who would fight for power?

”That woman over there, she’s the wife of your sworn brother, isn’t she?” the Duke said casually.

”What?” Beiate jumped up, ”Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

”What are you planning to do?”

”Obviously, go save the damsel in distress.” Beiate went to the door but was stopped by the Duke’s knight.

”Why are you stopping me?”

”It’s an internal Feng Family feud. Outsiders shouldn’t interfere; we should just watch. Besides...are you certain your sworn brother can’t even protect his wife?”

”Impossible!” Beiate exclaimed like a cat with its tail stepped on, ”Absolutely impossible.”

”Well then!” The Duke glanced at his watch, frowned, and said, ”The auction starts in ten minutes, and this dispute will be resolved within that time.”

*******

”Get out!” Sheng Ning commanded impatiently, ”Anyone who doesn’t want to die, get out. Is it satisfying doing these petty tricks every day or what?”

”Sheng Ning...you actually dared to kill Chief Ni.”

”Shoot her, kill this wench.”

Feng Jianxi discreetly gestured to his armed confidants, but before they could fire, all six fell silently to the floor.