After giving her statement, Nanzhi took a carriage back to the restaurant.

As the carriage drove away, the figure in the teahouse stirred and disappeared into the crowd.

Inside the government office.

Zhang Hongfu reported the outcome of the matter.

"My lord, the people from Chunjiang Tower fled so quickly, there must be someone powerful behind them."

Lin Chengyi pondered: "Trouble is being caused on my turf, so naturally it must be punished. But as you said, who exactly is behind this?"

Regardless, the man escaped, but his belongings remain. These belongings can contribute to the development of his small county town.

Lin Chengyi was happy.

Zhang Hongfu: "Sir, we also discovered that before we arrived, Chunjiang Tower had blocked the exit, saying that something was missing. In addition, it seems that Chunjiang Tower's treasury has been robbed."

In such a large building as Chunjiang Tower, theft was a common occurrence, so Lin Chengyi didn't make a fuss about it.

"That's what happened before. Now you just need to move those things out and put them in storage."

Zhang Hongfu stammered, "Sir, the treasury has been completely robbed; there's nothing left."

"What!"

Lin Chengyi was heartbroken.

"They're all useless. The huge Chunjiang Tower can't even keep a penny of silver. They've kept so many good-for-nothings. I don't know what their master behind the scenes is thinking."

The adults are in a bad mood right now, and they didn't get anything out of the trip.

"My lord, there are quite a few things in the four underground floors of Chunjiang Tower. If we sell those things, we can make a lot of money."

Yeah, why did it take him so long to realize?

"Sold it all, sold everything that was useless."

Zhang Hongfu: "Sir, the people inside Chunjiang Tower?"

"Release them if there's no news. Also, send the people that Nanya wants to her."

Not long after Nanzhi returned to the restaurant, the yamen runners arrived with several men.

Nanzhi asked Liu Dezhi to arrange accommodations for the group.

Looking at the restaurant in front of her, Liu Rushi was filled with emotion.

She thought Chunzhi was lying to her, but she didn't expect there to be such a big restaurant.

Such a magnificent scene is rare; how many places in the entire central region can boast it?

The group stared in disbelief at the enormous plaque.

"Sisters, what are you waiting for? Come on in!"

Liu Rushi finally came to her senses.

"Sister, it turns out that what Chunzhi said was true."

The other nodded, "Yeah, I never thought she was just trying to make us happy."

Nanzhi led them to the reception room.

"Sisters, please have a seat. Now, I'm going to get down to business."

Liu Rushi and her entourage placed the things they were carrying on their laps and then sat down.

"My sisters are all very talented, and my restaurant, Tianxia Diyi Lou, needs people like them." Nanzhi already knew about their musical skills. They were all rare talents, so Nanzhi wanted them to come to the restaurant.

"Sisters, look, if you stay, the number one restaurant in the world will certainly not treat you unfairly. If you want to leave, the door is right there, and I will not force you to stay."

The group of women looked at each other in bewilderment; they had all come from Chunjiang Tower.

Having lived in the building for many years, I felt like a caged canary, deprived of my freedom.

Having been suddenly released, I couldn't find a decent place to go for a while.

Liu Rushi: "If we stay, it will still be like this."

"No," Nanzhi interrupted her.

She knew what the other person was saying.

Chunjiang Tower was a brothel, and anyone who came out of there, regardless of whether they had given themselves to anyone, would have their reputation ruined.

If they come out of one den of evil and then enter another, wouldn't they be walking into a trap?

"I assure you, sisters, that Chunjianglou is just a restaurant and will not be used for anything else. Rest assured, sisters, as long as you do not agree, your identities will not be revealed."

Liu Rushi gritted her teeth. In any case, they couldn't do anything given their current status, so they might as well leave it at that.

The people around her nodded at her.

"Okay, we promise you."

Nan Zhi: "Liu Dezhi, bring the things in."

Liu Dezhi brought in a writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and there was something that looked like a contract on the tray.

Nanzhi pushed the contract in front of them.

"This is the rule of my No. 1 Restaurant, ladies, take a look."

Liu Rushi picked it up with a puzzled look, and her friends crowded around her.

The more I look at Liu Rushi, the more I admire her.

Such a contract is unique even in Da Yang, as it not only clearly stipulates the tasks and rules to be followed by the restaurant staff, but also includes the owner.

For example, this rule states that employees must not be required to work overtime. If overtime is necessary, the employee's consent must be obtained, and they must be paid the corresponding wages. Violation of this rule will result in a penalty of twenty taels of silver.

They had read the contract and found no problems; it was even better than they had imagined.

Nanzhi has already signed the contract, leaving only the other women to sign.

Without hesitation, Liu Rushi picked up a wolf-hair brush and signed her name, as did the others.

Liu Dezhi took them; he himself was delicate and pretty, and these girls were all cultured.

Liu Dezhi led them downstairs to arrange accommodations, while Nanzhi checked the account books.

Except for the first few days after opening, when customer traffic was at its highest, the remaining days saw a stable flow of customers.

The income is not bad.

Nanzhi tidied herself up and asked Liu Dezhi to take her home.

"Sister, you're finally back." Seeing the person at the door, Nan Chungu ran over and threw herself into her arms.

At this moment, Nan Zhi discovered that there were not only Nan Chun Gu and Nan Chun Xian in the courtyard, but also other people.

Grandma Nan walked over, leaning on her cane. "Are you alright? Let Grandma take a look."

Nanzhi let the other person look at her, saying, "Grandma, it's alright."

After Nanlai finished comforting her, Nanqun and Qian Lanfang came over to check on her again.

For a moment, Nanzhi felt like a monkey.

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!