News of the Kowloon Mansion auction quickly spread throughout the entire city.

Shen Manshu naturally received the news about the Shen family manor.

"asshole!"

Shen Manshu threw the notice on the ground, gritting her teeth, "Shen Xiaochen, you bastard! It's one thing to plot and usurp power! But this Kowloon Mansion is my father's life's work, and you just sell it off like that? I wish I could kill you!!"

Over the past few years, her father had poured his heart and soul into this project, raising funds from all sides to get it up and running. She had witnessed all the hardships he had endured. She even felt that part of the reason her father fell ill was because he had overworked himself.

Now that Shen Xiaochen is about to sell off his family fortune without batting an eye, how can she not be furious!

"That good-for-nothing, that ungrateful wretch!" Shen Manshu cursed fiercely, wishing she could immediately send someone to kill Shen Xiaochen.

But now we have received news that Shen Xiaochen has actually sided with Li Mu.

Li Mu is the military commander of Xidu Prefecture, holding military power. When my father is conscious, he would not easily go against the Li family, let alone now that my father is still in a coma.

"Miss, Shen Shichang has come to visit!" Butler Li suddenly came up to report.

"Uncle is here? Please invite him in!" Shen Manshu's emotions calmed down a bit.

Shen Shichang was his father's cousin and thus his elder, and had repeatedly encouraged him to participate in the management of the company.

Shen Manshu knew that the other party meant well, so she always treated him with respect.

A moment later, Shen Shichang arrived at the villa.

"Uncle!"

"Young Miss!" Upon arriving, Shen Shichang knelt down on the ground with a thud.

Shen Manshu was shocked. "Uncle, what are you doing? Old Li, quickly help Uncle up!"

Shen Shichang scrambled to his feet, his arm bandaged, and looked extremely haggard.

“Young Miss, you must already know what happened at the board meeting. This Shen Xiaochen is simply outrageous! He actually spread rumors that the Marquis has passed away and that you kept the death a secret. It’s simply outrageous!” Shen Shichang slammed his fist on the table.

Shen Manshu clenched her fists tightly. "One day, I will personally kill this traitorous bastard!"

Shen Shichang hurriedly said, "Miss, now that Shen Xiaochen has become the chairman, he has started to act recklessly and even wants to auction off the Marquis's project. The Kowloon Mansion is the Marquis's life's work, you can't just watch him do whatever he wants! We must stop him!"

Shen Manshu nodded. "Of course I can't let him run wild. Send word on my behalf that I will convene another board meeting tomorrow and kick this bastard out of the company!"

"Absolutely not!" Butler Li stepped forward and advised, "Miss, Shen Xiaochen has now sided with Li Mu, and even the Master was injured today. You must not act rashly!"

"Then what do you suggest we do?" Shen Manshu asked, her face full of resentment. "Are we just going to let my father's hard work go to waste?"

Shen Shichang hurriedly said, "Miss, the most urgent thing is to get the Marquis to clarify things himself. Right now, the entire board of directors thinks the Marquis is no longer alive. As long as the Marquis steps forward, I don't think Li Mu will dare to act recklessly!"

Shen Manshu shook her head, biting her lip, and said, "My father hasn't woken up yet. How can he stand up in this state!"

The current situation is truly unsolvable. If Shen Shi'en were to wake up, everything would be much easier. But in his current state, it's impossible for Shen Shi'en to step forward and take charge.

For a moment, the two were at a loss.

At this moment, Old Li suddenly remembered something and said, "Miss, I recently heard some news that might be able to resolve the current crisis!"

"Hmm? What news?" Shen Manshu asked, frowning.

Old Li quickly said, "My nephew, who works in the government, told me that the Imperial Inspector of Eight Prefectures has recently arrived in Xidu. The Imperial Inspector of Eight Prefectures is acting on behalf of Heaven to inspect the people and uphold justice. As long as we can contact this Imperial Inspector and impeach him, I'm sure he will uphold justice for us!"

"The Imperial Inspector of Eight Prefectures?"

Shen Manshu and Shen Shichang's eyes lit up at the same time.

Indeed, in this situation, perhaps only the Imperial Inspector can intervene!

However, the problem is that since the imperial inspector is traveling incognito and the information is not made public, how can they contact the imperial inspector?

"Old Li, isn't your nephew working in the government? Can you ask him to help contact the Imperial Inspector?" Shen Manshu asked hurriedly.

Old Li shook his head and said with a wry smile, "My nephew is just a minor deputy section chief, who usually serves tea and water to the leaders. He doesn't have such abilities. Moreover, it is said that only the mayor can personally contact this imperial inspector!"

Shen Shichang's eyes lit up, and he quickly said to Shen Manshu, "Miss, the Marquis usually has some connections with the Mayor. Why don't you give the Mayor a call and ask him for help!"

Shen Manshu hesitated for a moment, then nodded, and immediately asked Lao Li to bring her the phone so she could call Mayor Liu Zhengxiang.

Liu Zhengxiang was holding a meeting with several cadres from the health department when he saw that it was a call from the Shen family, so he immediately answered it.

"Hello? Lord Marquis, what brings you to call me?" Liu Zhengxiang asked with a smile.

Shen Manshu quickly said, "Uncle Liu, I am Shen Manshu!"

"Oh, so it's Miss Liu!" Liu Zhengxiang was slightly surprised, but still greeted her with a smile.

Shen Manshu first exchanged a few polite words, and then told Liu Zhengxiang about Shen Shi'en's situation and the Shen family's misfortunes.

"Uncle Liu, Shen Xiaochen colluded with Li Mu to seize my Shen family's property while my father was unconscious. You must help me with this!" Shen Manshu pleaded earnestly.

When Liu Zhengxiang heard about this, his head suddenly felt like it was about to explode.

Let him go against Li Mu? Isn't that a joke?

In the entire city of Xidu, who would dare to provoke General Li? They'd have to be suicidal!

"Uh, Miss! You're putting me in a difficult position. Although I am the mayor, in front of General Li, I am just a nobody, not even worth a fart. I, I can't possibly stand up for you!" Liu Zhengxiang admitted defeat directly, his tone troubled.

Shen Manshu hurriedly said, "Uncle Liu, you misunderstand. I know you can't do anything about Li Mu either, but I heard that the Imperial Inspector of the Eight Prefectures has recently arrived in Xidu, so I would like to ask Uncle Liu to help me contact this Imperial Inspector!"

"Your Excellency the Inspector?" Liu Zhengxiang was taken aback, his expression turning slightly grim. He had already ordered a news blackout, but the matter had still managed to leak out.

"Uncle Liu, I know you can contact the Imperial Inspector. I'm begging you this time! When my father wakes up, I'll make sure he thanks you properly!" Shen Manshu hurriedly said, afraid that Liu Zhengxiang would refuse.

Liu Zhengxiang was now in a difficult situation.

If the other party asked him for help, they must have heard something.

If they were to refuse outright at this moment, they would completely offend the Shen family.

He thought for a moment and said, "Miss, to be honest, I can't contact the Inspector directly either. However, one of my subordinates in the Health Department has some connections with the Inspector. I can ask her to put in a good word for me. As for the outcome, I can't guarantee anything. What do you think?"