Lady Hou has always been in good health. Before things had even gotten out of hand, how did she faint from anger?
Her eyes suddenly lit up. Could it be that her second younger sister had made the move?
Shen Tangning raised the corners of her lips, hoping that Shen Xiwei would be quick-witted and not be discovered so soon, otherwise it would take away a lot of fun.
“Go and investigate the background of those debt collectors.” She pondered for a moment, a dark light flashing in her eyes. “Even if Chi Jingyu is not good enough, he still holds an official position. The person behind him who dares to scheme against him like this must be someone extraordinary.”
Chi Yan casually said, "No need to investigate. Those who lend money at exorbitant interest rates are all from Qingyufang."
Shen Tangning looked at him with a puzzled expression: "Qingyufang?"
He glanced over and suddenly realized that it was normal for a young lady like Shen Tangning to have never heard of such a place.
"Qingyufang is also a general term for brothels and entertainment venues. They operate many businesses, including gambling dens, taverns, and pleasure houses. Most of them are not respectable places. Those who lend money at exorbitant interest rates are their people."
She couldn't help but ask curiously, "How do you know all this so clearly?"
Chi Yan touched his nose and coughed lightly: "I used to frequent all sorts of people, so of course I heard about it."
These places are a mixed bag, and the waters run deep.
Chi Yan was never short of money, so some people tried to lure him to places like gambling dens and brothels for entertainment.
He knew perfectly well that if he went there, he would be the biggest fat sheep among them.
This was clearly a trap set for him, why would he be so foolish as to jump into it?
Unexpectedly, he managed to dodge, but Chi Jingyu fell into his trap.
Shen Tangning looked thoughtful: "Is it possible to find out who's in charge behind this?"
“It’s not that easy.” It was Yuan Zhao who spoke, his expression solemn. “I’ve taken on similar bounty missions before, but Qingyufang is a powerful organization, making investigations very difficult.”
Shen Tangning abandoned the idea, knowing that acting rashly before knowing the other party's strength could lead to trouble and being implicated.
The fact that the other party didn't push Chi Jingyu to the brink proves that they wanted something from her.
This just confirms her earlier guess.
The origins of that Lark are anything but simple; it's just unknown whose side she works for.
However, since the other party has ulterior motives, they will eventually reveal their ambitions. Shen Tangning instructed Yuan Zhao: "Keep a close eye on Chi Jingyu. Within your capabilities, if you sense any danger, then stop immediately."
Yuan Zhao solemnly agreed.
...
At the same time, Shen Tangning received a gift from the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince said it was some rare and interesting things he brought back for her on his way back to the capital.
However, something unexpected happened along the way, and the gift was never delivered.
Shen Tangning glanced at the things Xue Qing presented, which were some folk trinkets. She picked them up and played with them one by one. When she sculpted one of the clay figures, she noticed that it was a little light.
Her gaze lingered on the clay figure, and she smashed it with some force.
Xueqing was quite surprised, but when she saw her young mistress pick up a piece of paper from the shards, she immediately swallowed her astonishment.
Shen Tangning unfolded the note, which contained only one word—
Can.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and fell onto the table, bright spots of light dancing in her eyes, making her expression appear half-lit and half-dim.
Shen Tangning's eyes slightly upturned, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly:
It seems it's time to give the princess an answer.
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