Just as the other party finished speaking, the man they had sent earlier to track Zhao Fei returned.
Sister Ying’Er turned her gaze towards him and asked softly, "How did it go?"
The man shook his head. "That kid’s cunning. He knows the streets of the Capital extrely well. I didn’t follow him for long before he discovered . He led on a wild goose chase. Then he went into the Zhiwei Restaurant and didn’t co out for a long ti. By the ti I realized sothing was wrong and went inside to find him, not even a ghost was in sight."
"He’s that clever? He must be a well-trained spy. Have we offended anyone recently? Could these people be sent by so other gambling house to stir up trouble?" The people around Sister Ying’Er grew uneasy and began to analyze the situation.
Sister Ying’Er maintained a composed expression and said quietly, "No matter whose people they are, if they’ve co to the gambling house, they’re after money. Let’s see how greedy they are first. If it’s just a small amount, let them be. But if they desire more, notify the owner, give them a sound thrashing, then toss them out!"
"Just tossing them out isn’t enough. We need to find out whose spies they are, right? We have to demand so compensation. Without that, the brothers won’t agree!"
"You said earlier that the young man went into the Zhiwei Restaurant and didn’t co out. Could he be associated with the Zhiwei Restaurant?" Sister Ying’Er asked in a low voice.
"I’m not sure, but I suspect it too. Before I ca back, I asked a little beggar I know to keep an eye on things for . He’ll notify if there’s any news."
At that mont, in front of the Zhiwei Restaurant, the little beggar was munching on the Zhiwei Restaurant’s Dim Sum while holding several taels of silver fragnts, speaking to the old shopkeeper of the Zhiwei Restaurant.
"Rest assured. Since I’ve eaten your food, I’m your man now. The people from Li’s Gambling House asked to watch Zhao Fei, but I absolutely will not tell them about Zhao Fei’s connection to the Ji Family."
The old shopkeeper of the Zhiwei Restaurant was very satisfied. He said, "Our Mada has sent word. We won’t make things difficult for you. Just delay for four to six hours, then tell them Zhao Fei is the disciple of the Ji Family’s Second Young Master."
Hearing what the old shopkeeper said, the little beggar was very confused. "Why should we tell them? Dealing with those people can be very troubleso. Zhao Fei himself knows how difficult they can be. His family’s land and property deeds were lost because his uncle gambled them away. Even though they knew those people were cheating, they were powerless and were eventually driven out, which is how he beca a beggar."
Hearing this, the old shopkeeper let out a cold, low chuckle and said nothing more.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to speak; he truly knew nothing. However, the Eldest Princess always caused a huge stir whenever she ran away from ho. This ti, Li’s Gambling House is involved... Thinking about it, he almost wanted to weep in sympathy for them!
「Ji Mansion」
"Did Seventh Master give you any other instructions?"
"Seventh Young Master instructed this disciple to co and see if Third Madam and Mother have returned. If they have, he asks you to disguise yourself as a man, bring a Qiankun Pouch capable of holding a large amount of gold and silver, and go to Li’s Gambling House. Also, check if the Eighth Young Master has returned.
"If the Eighth Young Master is back, then have the Imperial Guard or the Inner Guard secretly protect Li’s Gambling House. The chest lost by the Third Young Master and the Second Young Master is likely at Li’s Gambling House!"
"What did you say? My gold is at Li’s Gambling House?"
Zhao Fei had just finished speaking, and before Zhu Xiuxiu could react, Third Master Ji’s agitated voice ca from outside the door.
At this point, Third Master Ji was extrely agitated. As soon as he entered, he grabbed Zhao Fei’s collar and questioned him eagerly.
"Is what you just said true? How did you find out?"
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