Chapter 630: Coercion and inducement.
Thirteen also nodded: "Fourteen's words make sense."
The Third Master immediately put his hands on his hips and said, "Hey, you still don't believe me? I saw it just now. The two young palace maids couldn't even walk when they saw him! He's dressed like this, he must be coveting so many women who are devoted to me."
"Tsk," the Tenth Master rolled his eyes. "Even though Fourth Brother doesn't dress up, there are still as many women who are interested in him as your Third Brother."
"Hey, I don't agree with that!"
Shi Ye: "Just follow him around the street and you'll know. If you're not convinced, just count who gets the bigger purse."
Third Master: "Hey, I still don't believe it. Wait, I must compete."
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"Master, are you okay?"
Buyan helped the Fourth Master clean up the purse handkerchief hanging on his body, and for a moment he was still frightened: "It's my fault. I forgot to remind the master just now."
Normally, walking down this street requires extreme caution; if you run into one of these women, it's hard to escape. Today, the host was so anxious to find out about the Fourth Young Master that he forgot to cover his face.
The Fourth Master waved his hand: "It's okay, just go in quickly."
The Fourth Master's sense of smell was much better now than before, and the scent of powder on his body made him sneeze. He rubbed his nose and quickly walked into the box.
In the wing room, Heifeng was waiting here early. When he saw the Fourth Master, he immediately stepped forward and saluted: "Master."
The Fourth Master waved his hand: "How about finding the trail?"
Hei Feng shook his head slightly. There had been no movement from the Fourth Young Master yet. "Master, it seems he won't show up today."
The Fourth Master frowned and said, "Go and tell the Chamber of Commerce that I want to visit Mr. Meng."
Heifeng nodded, and soon after, Elder Meng walked into the room with a smile, bowed and said, "Fourth Prince, how are you?"
The Fourth Master nodded and said, "Mr. Meng, I am sorry for being so presumptuous today. I have something to ask of you."
Elder Meng waved his hands repeatedly: "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
Fourth Master: "In that case, I will not beat around the bush. I simply wish to inquire with Elder Meng about someone. Once I understand clearly, all this will be yours."
As he spoke, Heifeng opened a box on the table, and pearly light sprinkled on Huang Chengcheng's gold.
Elder Meng took a look, his beard trembling, and then his heart tightened. He immediately clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "Your Highness, you know the rules of this Chamber of Commerce..."
Fourth Master: "This prince knows that Elder Meng is in trouble. This prince and Elder Meng promise that we will never harm this person. However, Elder Meng, please tell me where this Fourth Young Master, who has been rumored in the capital recently, lives."
Upon hearing this, Elder Meng immediately bowed deeply, "Fourth Prince, this... I dare not accept this from you, and I dare not disclose any information about the guests..."
The Fourth Master sat still, his tone growing colder. "Mr. Meng, if I don't get any news about the Fourth Young Master today, then the Raindrop Chamber of Commerce might be doomed."
As soon as these words were spoken, the weapons on the waists of the surrounding guards were instantly unsheathed.
Elder Meng's face paled even further. His Chamber of Commerce had someone behind it, but he would think twice before provoking the great Buddha before him. He couldn't guarantee what this gentleman would do if he got really angry. Cold sweat dripped down his forehead.
The Fourth Master glanced at him and pushed the tray on the table forward, "Mr. Meng, you only need to tell me this person's address. I will pretend that I have never been to the Raindrop Chamber of Commerce today. Others will never know that this matter was leaked from your mouth.
You businessmen believe in harmony and prosperity. Mr. Meng's words today have saved us from a storm, which is a blessing in disguise."
Meng Lao's lips trembled, and he finally clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness,
I know you didn't mean to make things difficult for me, but even if I wanted to help, I don't know anything about the Fourth Young Master."
Seeing the Fourth Master's icy eyes looking at him, Elder Meng shuddered and continued, "Your Highness, the Fourth Young Master has appeared at our Raindrop Chamber of Commerce several times, each time wearing black clothes and a mask. Because he trusts our Chamber of Commerce, he auctions off precious medicinal herbs. However, there are only a few of these rare herbs, so the Fourth Young Master naturally doesn't come every day.
I haven't spent much time with the Fourth Young Master. I only know that his surname is Luo, that he is the fourth son in the family, and that he usually has two brothers. I know nothing about the other brothers."
Fourth Master: "How did he get into the Chamber of Commerce?"
Elder Meng shook his head. "The underground guilds are so complex and intricate, with hundreds of entrances. I really don't know where they are."
Seeing the Fourth Prince's face turn pale, Elder Meng continued to clasp his fists and said, "Fourth Prince, if you urgently need that Western Region Snow Lotus, I may have a way. Perhaps you can give it a try."
Mr. Meng knew that the Fourth Prince just wanted the Western Region Snow Lotus, and the two previous ones had fallen into the Fourth Prince's pocket.
After hearing this, the Fourth Master frowned and looked over: "What method?"
Elder Meng said, "I have an old friend who some time ago found a snow lotus from the Western Regions. So far, he's only used it once as medicine, and now he has half a plant left. Perhaps I can give some to you, the Fourth Prince."
When the Fourth Master heard this, he glanced at Heifeng and the others, and they immediately closed their half-extended blades and put them away.
"Thank you, Mr. Meng, for introducing me."
Seeing the Fourth Prince's kind demeanor, Elder Meng couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead and immediately stood up: "Fourth Prince, please wait a moment."
The Fourth Master nodded and said, "In that case, let the guards around me go with Elder Meng so that they can take care of him."
Teacher Meng's wrist trembled, and he subconsciously glanced at Heifeng beside him, and then nodded. It was obvious that the Fourth Prince did not trust him, but he nodded in the end and let Heifeng go with him.
The Fourth Master didn't have to wait long. Soon, he saw Old Xu and Old Meng coming side by side, followed closely by Heifeng.
Seeing the arrival, the Fourth Master stood up and nodded: "Greetings, both of you."
Elder Xu was startled. He exchanged a quick glance with Elder Meng and immediately bowed. "Fourth Prince, I heard you were anxiously awaiting this Western Region Snow Lotus. Actually, I do have half a plant here. I had originally intended to treasure it as a family heirloom, but since you urgently need it, I will give it to you."
The Xu family has been royal merchants for generations, and the younger generation in the family have also passed the imperial examinations and served as officials in Beijing. It is a great blessing to be able to make friends with the Fourth Master.
Xu Laomouzi felt a little excited, and at this moment he tremblingly opened a jade box. After showing it to the Fourth Master clearly, he handed it over with both hands.
The Fourth Master took the box gently, brushing off the dust that was barely visible. Half a snow lotus plant had been made into dried flowers, which would surely last his youngest son a while.
The Fourth Master immediately let out a sigh of relief and clasped his fists, saying, "Don't worry, Mr. Xu, I will definitely give you the silver, just at the original price."
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