Lingshan County Town.

The fire at Jude Restaurant was witnessed by almost everyone in Lingshan County.

The matter was being hotly discussed in the city's restaurants and teahouses.

"A huge fire broke out at Jude Restaurant. Did you see it the night before last?"

Another person said, "How come I didn't see it? It lit up half the sky."

Another person chimed in, "I heard that the fire at Juede Restaurant was deliberately set."

How did you know?

“My uncle’s nephew works at Juede Restaurant. I heard that the restaurant manager made them all leave the restaurant that night.”

"why is that?"

The man looked around and said, "You don't know, do you? Before Jude Restaurant caught fire, Tianxia Diyi Restaurant caught fire first."

The group exchanged glances, staring at him with gossipy eyes, pouring tea and massaging his legs, gesturing for him to continue.

"After Jude Restaurant evacuated everyone, the No. 1 Restaurant Under Heaven caught fire. Fortunately, the people in the restaurant discovered it in time, and only one pavilion was burned. But who would have thought that the sparks would fly like they had legs and drift to the restaurant across the street."

Just after Jude Restaurant evacuated its staff, Tianxia Diyi Lou caught fire. Anyone with eyes could see that something was definitely wrong.

"Do you think Jude Restaurant might have a guilty conscience and that's why they withdrew their staff?" They were creating the illusion that they weren't there.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After all, Juju Restaurant had previously injured someone, and it seems they were the ones who set the fire.

Liu Dezhi has been in an unusually good mood these past two days; he's practically floating on air.

Fu Zi came over with a smile, "Shopkeeper, Chen Quan has gone home and hasn't left the house for several days. He's hired several doctors."

Liu Dezhi was in high spirits. "This is what bad people do. Our restaurant will open in a few days. We need to have someone keep an eye on things so that nothing goes wrong."

Fu Zi smiled and agreed.

The Lin family was illegally mining salt, and Lin Chengyi wrote a letter and had it delivered to the prefect.

The official realized the seriousness of the matter and wrote a memorial, including Lin Chengyi's letter.

The emperor was furious and ordered that these people be dealt with on the spot.

And several officials were subsequently dismissed.

After settling things with the Chen family, Lin Chengyi hurriedly summoned Nanzhi back.

This time, Namjim entered the house dressed in women's clothing.

As soon as you enter, you see Lin Jiaxiang walking his bird.

Namgyal was speechless.

She ignored the silly boy and went inside.

Lin Jiaxiang was displeased when he realized that Nanzhi wasn't looking at him directly.

"Did you even see me?" the caged bird chirped twice.

"No."

Looking at the figure walking away, Lin Jiaxiang felt a sense of familiarity.

He followed after him, asking, "Do you know the Taoist priest from all directions?"

Nanzhi raised an eyebrow. The silly boy hadn't forgotten that incident yet.

She pretended not to know: "Why are you asking this?"

Lin Jiaxiang didn't hide anything, "He tricked me into going to the salt mine and made me suffer. When I find him, I'll teach him a lesson."

Nanzhi glared at him.

"Don't you think Sifang is doing this for your own good?"

Lin Jiaxiang stared at her. "Reconcile?"

Nanzhi stared at him with disdain: "Look at you, you're good for nothing, good for nothing. You're just a spoiled brat. Take this salt mine incident for example, you played a very important role, going deep behind enemy lines to deliver messages. Your contribution was enormous."

"If it weren't for the recommendations from all sides, you'd still be a spoiled idiot. Look at you now, all the credit you've earned, you're a hero."

In order to clear her name of "Sifang", Nanzhi had no choice but to praise him against her will.

After hearing what she said, Lin Jiaxiang really felt like a hero.

So that does have some effect.

Wait, didn't Nanzhi just scold him?

He quickly caught up with her, "Nanzhi, were you just cursing me? Explain yourself who's the idiot."

"Of course it's not you."

Who is that?

"have no idea."

"Explain yourself clearly."

"Aren't you annoying?"

......

Finally, Lin Jiaxiang followed Nanzhi all the way to Lin Chengyi's study.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Hongfu immediately stood up to greet him.

"Quickly, quickly, Sifang," Zhang Hongfu realized his slip of the tongue and immediately corrected himself, "Miss Nanzhi, please sit down."

Lin Jiaxiang caught up with her, "Master, why did you call her 'Sifang'?"

Zhang Hongfu explained, "This girl from Nanzhi is the same 'Taoist priest from all directions' from back then."

Lin Jiaxiang: ......

Nanzhi smiled at him.

Another one, Sifang—no, Nanzhi—played him completely.

Lin Jiaxiang stepped forward with dangerous eyes, "So you're 'Sifang'."

Nan Zhi cupped her hands in greeting, "I am truly unworthy, but I am from all corners of the world. Young master, you must thank me properly."

"I thank you, I won't fight."

"Nonsense!"

Upon hearing the sound, Lin Jiaxiang leaped and hid behind Nanzhi.

"I told you to study your books properly, what are you doing here again?"

Lin Jiaxiang didn't dare utter a single word; the person the whole family feared most was his father.

Nan Zhi chimed in, "Please don't be offended, sir. I know the young master. Besides, he made a great contribution to the saltworks this time and deserves to be rewarded."

Upon being praised, Lin Jiaxiang immediately puffed out his chest, but still dared not look at Lin Chengyi.

"He's just a silly boy. If it weren't for the girl, he'd probably be living a carefree life somewhere right now."

Nanzhi didn't say much, after all, this was someone else's naughty child.

But Lin Chengyi did not kick Lin Jiaxiang out.

They started talking about serious matters.

"Regarding what you mentioned about refining salt, I think you should go directly there, but you need to have an identity."

Seeing his predicament, Nan Zhi understood that there was no precedent for a woman to hold an official position in the Great Yang Dynasty.

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