"I haven't been getting enough rest lately. Am I just overthinking things?"
Looking at herself in the mirror, Mu Chenshuang murmured to herself.
I'll be meeting His Highness the Third Prince soon, and I'll be able to get some information from him that I'm looking for.
With this thought in mind, Mu Chenshuang's expression finally softened.
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Zhang Tianlin, steward of the Prime Minister's residence.
Early in the morning, Zhang Tianlin, as usual, hummed a little tune as he went to collect payments from the Shen family's shops.
Zhang Tianlin walked along the road, pondering which restaurants he should visit today and which route would be most suitable.
After all, it's inappropriate to collect debts from one shop to another in a sedan chair.
Furthermore, I am merely a housekeeper; if I were to have to travel without ever touching the ground, I would only be asking for trouble.
As the saying goes, "When the sky is arrogant, rain is sure to follow; when a person is arrogant, disaster is sure to follow." I'm living a peaceful life, and I don't want any unexpected misfortune to happen to me.
Therefore, Zhang Tianlin always walked there when it was time to collect the money.
But today was different. Zhang Tianlin had just arrived at the intersection when he was blocked by two people.
Seeing that the two people had completely blocked his path, Zhang Tianlin's face showed displeasure, and he simply glared at them.
Not riding in a sedan chair does not prove that one has no status.
The two people in front of me are dressed plainly and are obviously not from wealthy families. How dare they block my way? They must be tired of living!
With that thought in mind, Zhang Tianlin raised his voice.
"What do you want? Why are you blocking my way? Are you blind? Don't you even know where you are before you dare to block my path?!"
One of them bowed to Zhang Tianlin.
"Sir, please don't misunderstand. If we are not mistaken, you must be Zhang Tianlin, Chief Steward Zhang, right?"
Zhang Tianlin was taken aback when he heard this. Clearly, the two people opposite him knew him. Since they knew him, they dared to block his way, which meant that they had something to talk to him about.
Moreover, the fact that they addressed him as "sir" just now completely dispelled Zhang Tianlin's anger.
Zhang Tianlin was very fond of the title "Mr."
So Zhang Tianlin put on a smiling face.
"Do you two know me?"
The two nodded in unison.
"Chief Steward Zhang is renowned. In this capital, who doesn't know Chief Steward Zhang of the Prime Minister's residence?"
Hearing this, Zhang Tianlin felt smug and pleased.
"Hmm, not bad. Why are you blocking my way?"
One of the people dressed in blue answered.
"My lord, I would like to have a talk with you in person. I wonder if you are available now?"
Zhang Tianlin carefully examined the two people in front of him.
Who is your young master?
"We cannot reveal our young master's identity at this time. Steward Zhang will know once you meet him."
Zhang Tianlin became suspicious and frowned.
"Since you are unwilling to tell the truth, then I'm sorry I don't have time to keep you company."
After saying this, Zhang Tianlin stepped to the side, intending to walk over directly.
But one of them stretched out his arm and blocked his way.
"Steward Zhang, don't be impatient. We mean no harm. The reason my young master wants to meet you is to give you a chance to make a fortune."
This statement piqued Zhang Tianlin's curiosity.
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