Chapter 543
Looking at the usually nonchalant young man before him, Xiao Zhenzhong felt his smile stiffen as he saw him utter such words, which still carried a hint of pride.
However, Xiao Zhenzhong had seen many people and had quickly adjusted himself. "Lord Shen, I take back what I said earlier. If it's convenient, I'll take you to see that person now."
"please."
"Please, sir."
Xiao Zhenzhong hurriedly ordered his men to prepare horses and took Shen Rang to the residence of Old Master Fang—Qingyou Hall.
If the scenery of the Xiao family's residence can be described as excellent, then the scenery of Qingyou Hall can be called exceptional.
The courtyard was filled with precious flowers, plants and trees, with a beautiful view at every turn, and even the servants walking around were all dressed in fine clothes. If they were outside, they would probably be mistaken for young masters and ladies of some wealthy family.
Xiao Zhenzhong walked ahead with practiced ease, and after a few twists and turns, he soon arrived at a thatched cottage.
This thatched cottage is extremely simple, almost like a completely different world from the outside.
At this moment, an old man was meditating in the thatched cottage.
Shen Rang thought he would have to wait a while, but Xiao Zhenzhong went up and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Mr. Fang! People from the Chen family have arrived!"
The commotion startled Shen Rang, who was completely unprepared.
The old man's forehead twitched.
He opened his eyes, seemingly not angry: "The Chen family?"
Shen Rang handed over the rattan ornament.
Mr. Fang looked at it over and over, raising an eyebrow: "What the hell? That old bastard Chen Zongwen still remembers me?"
Xiao Zhenzhong whispered something in his ear, and Old Mr. Fang's eyes widened in disbelief: "You? You're his future son-in-law? That old scoundrel Chen Zongwen has promised Xi'er to you?!"
Mr. Fang could no longer sit still and got up to pace around in the courtyard.
"I've run myself ragged trying to arrange a marriage with his family! I even offered half of my family's assets, but that old bastard still wouldn't budge. What makes you think you can?!"
Xiao Zhenzhong was fair: "Because Lord Shen is good-looking."
Mr. Fang choked.
Given Mrs. Chen's tendency to judge by appearances... it's not surprising.
Mr. Fang sighed and told Xiao Zhenzhong to leave.
He looked Shen Rang up and down, and finally sighed.
There's nothing we can do about it.
He tossed the ornament back into Shen Rang's arms and said irritably, "Just tell me what you want!"
I get annoyed just looking at him!
Shen Rang cupped his hands in greeting: "I've heard that you have several registers that record the information of all the prominent figures in the Jiangnan region."
Old Mr. Fang sneered: "I knew it. The kid that Chen Zongwen took a liking to must be a ruthless one!"
"Do you know that if this list gets leaked, my life will be in danger?"
This register contains detailed information about those people; it's so detailed that it practically records their lifeblood, highlighting its immense importance.
"I understand."
"But I also know that it is impossible for the old gentleman to have no enemies over the years."
"I only need the list of these people."
Hearing Shen Rang's words, Old Master Fang's face darkened: "Don't try to play tricks on me. If I really did that, wouldn't that be openly telling people that I'm colluding with the imperial court?"
Mr. Fang has also experienced many ups and downs, and once the pressure is released, it is not so easy to bear.
Jing Yuan was even prepared to take action at any time.
But Shen Rang cupped his hands again and said, "All land under heaven belongs to the emperor. If you don't join forces with the court, who do you intend to join forces with?"
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