Transmigrated as the Treacherous Official's Childhood Sweetheart-Chapter 374 - 373: Have You Heard?

This couple was not ordinary, but rather skilled goldsmiths who had to conceal their identities and live in Bronze City after offending enemies in the past.

Shen Chen has his own way of winning people over, and somehow, the two decided to stay by his side.

Today, he entered Phoenix Pavilion, and the boss behind the scenes is Shen Chen himself.

Not only that, he is now delving into four areas of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, with his sights set even on neighboring countries like Ji Country, Dan Country, Western Regions, Yan Country, etc.

The wealth accumulated bit by bit will eventually become an unending river.

His secret name behind the scenes is Lanhua Pavilion.

The root of Lanhua is Zhi. The meaning of this name is known only to Shen Chen.

Qin Yin was earnestly reporting recent matters to him, seeking his guidance on what to do: "There’s a bit of trouble on the Jiangnan side, some local ruffians are unhappy with our establishment, and Furong Building isn’t running smoothly."

Shen Chen’s eyes turned sharp, but his voice remained lazily indifferent: "Oh, how is it not going smoothly?"

"Someone was poisoned while dining in the shop, reported to the authorities, they colluded with the government, insisting it was our fault, and the shopkeeper is now in prison. Uncle Jin asked me to inquire if it’s necessary to—"

The figure in the darkness made a throat-slitting gesture.

Shen Chen pondered for a while, finally closing his eyes, and when he opened them again, his gaze was murderous: "Alright, let’s make an example. I will go to Jiangnan in a few days and discuss a detailed southern plan with Uncle Jin."

The Uncle Jin was one of the couple who initially followed Shen Chen to set up a gold shop.

Now, he had already become a senior figure in Lanhua Pavilion.

Qin Yin nodded, inquiring, "Anything else you want to instruct, Mr. Shen?"

"You may leave."

As the man’s voice fell, the shadow hidden in the darkness vanished, quickly advancing using Qinggong.

Qin Yin moved forward with Qinggong, the treetops and tall buildings swiftly leaving him behind, wondering in his heart: Why does Mr. Shen want him to investigate unmarried men in the Capital?

Could it be that he has a particular fondness?

Thinking of Mr. Shen’s gloomy and aloof phoenix eyes, his stern face, and the killing aura when he held the Flood Dragon Chengque Sword.

If Mr. Shen indeed prefers men, what should be done?

Qin Yin suddenly felt a chill down his spine, stumbled slightly, then steadied his mind, and continued pressing forward.

Lanhua Pavilion had already established a small intelligence station, located at a small teahouse on the southern edge of the city...

He was heading there now, to convey Mr. Shen’s instructions.

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The further down the days went, the closer it got to winter, the colder it became.

Ye Zhi no longer asked what Little Traitor meant about the willow tree that day, perhaps afraid to confront the truth.

Simultaneously, the hope of a glance at the little young master from the Duke Zhen Country Mansion also cooled!

Rumors started circulating in Capital City, saying that the little young master enjoyed beating people, venting his anger on the servants in the mansion, and the maids and minor servants in his courtyard were either dead or injured.

At the same time, the little young master of Duke Zhen Country Mansion was only fourteen, yet he already had two concubines and often frequented brothels...

In any case, various rumors were flying all over the place, and even though Duke Zhen Tie Li suppressed them, he couldn’t stop the constant chatter of those older relatives.

That day.

Ye Zhi, afraid Shen Chen would be cold, specially ordered a soft and warm quilt for him.

When delivering the quilt, he was in a great mood: "Have you heard about the matter at the Duke Zhen Country Mansion?"

Ye Zhi knew what he meant, when her sister mentioned arranging a match for her, he was also present, leisurely saying: "It’s hard not to know about it, Duke Zhen himself couldn’t even suppress it, now nobody speaks of it openly, but in private, people still say he’s a wanton fellow."