Chapter 284: Keep Him Alive!
As the eunuch attendant of the Fourteenth Prince, Mao Shenggong is undoubtedly the top henchman by the side of the Fourteenth Prince.
Whatever the Fourteenth Prince intends to do, Mao Shenggong is inevitably involved in it.
With the instructions from the Fourteenth Prince, Mao Shenggong immediately arranged for his subordinates to investigate the past of Sheng Xueyi, especially what happened after she left Qianyang City.
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Given that Sanchuan City is quite a distance from the Capital City, although Mao Shenggong promptly sent people to investigate there, they found little useful information because when Sheng Xueyi moved into the Sheng Family Manor in Sanchuan City, the original tenants had been relocated by the Sheng Family.
However, as the top henchman by the side of the Fourteenth Prince, Mao Shenggong’s capabilities are indeed quite remarkable.
He managed to trace the history of the Yuan Family, discovering that they once lived in Shiqu Village, which is right next to the Sheng Family’s estate, thus uncovering the upheaval within the Yuan Family.
"Yuan Shougui?!"
"How could a worthless farmer’s son dare to covet a woman I have my eyes on?"
"Such nonsense!"
The Fourteenth Prince learned about Yuan Shougui through Mao Shenggong, and his expression was quite displeased.
"Your Highness, according to the investigation by my people, Miss Sheng seems to treat this Yuan Shougui somewhat differently."
Mao Shenggong immediately recounted the incidents where Yuan Shougui was at first kept outside by Sheng Xueyi, then later Sheng Xueyi was beaten by Sheng Lu and went to Yuan Shougui to confide, piecing together the bits and pieces.
These incidents, though unwitnessed by anyone, were deduced nearly to the truth by Mao Shenggong based on the villagers’ accounts from Shiqu Village.
"According to your description, there does seem to be something different!"
The Fourteenth Prince slightly raised the corners of his mouth, "It seems the woman I’ve taken an interest in is truly not simple at all!"
Having been born and raised in the court, the Fourteenth Prince was naturally no fool.
Through Mao Shenggong’s words, he also guessed Sheng Xueyi’s ulterior motives regarding the Yuan Family.
"Your Highness, would you like me to deal with this Yuan Shougui?"
"No!"
The Fourteenth Prince gently waved his hand, "Let him be!"
"I am very curious, what exactly she is planning?"
"By the way, make arrangements, I want to visit Yunyang City, and while I’m at it, pay a visit to my aunt and cousin!"
"Yes!"
Mao Shenggong immediately went to make arrangements for the Fourteenth Prince’s trip.
The temperament of the Fourteenth Prince is typically as sudden as rain following the wind.
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At this time, Yunyang City was also bustling with activity.
The cake shop that Sheng Xueyi collaborated on with the Shen Family officially opened for business.
To attract customers, the cake shop launched a free tasting event. Although everyone could only have a small piece, the exquisite taste immediately drew the crowd’s attention.
Many children tugged at their parents, insisting on a taste.
If they were at home, these greedy little ones might have been disciplined with a bamboo strip. But in the street, most parents chose to indulge them.
Thus, the little ones began their revelry!
"It’s really quite a hit!"
Watching the queue stretch out like a dragon, the distant observers, the Shen Family members and Ruan Wan, were quite astonished.
Although they had anticipated that the business would be good, witnessing the bustling scene of the cake shop was still overwhelming.
"Congratulations to sister-in-law for making a fortune!"
Ruan Wan looked for a while, then turned to the Shen Family member with a bright smile.
The Shen Family member glanced at Ruan Wan in response and said, "It’s just one shop, what kind of fortune could I make?"
"Then open more shops!"
Ruan Wan replied instinctively.