Chapter 28: Tempest Ravages the Sky
"Manager, this doesn't seem good," Sun Zhang lamented, feeling a pang of sorrow. "We acquired that yard with a hefty sum, intending to bribe Steward Zhao. We can't just give it away so easily to this lad, can we?"
"If we are to give it to him, we should wait until he helps us seize the fleet."
The woman in yellow garments replied, "Do what you're told. If we wait too long, I'm afraid the gift will be much bigger than a courtyard."
Muttering to himself privately, Sun Zhang ultimately dared not defy the orders of his superior and obediently sent the land deed to Li Fan's hands.
Li Fan didn't refuse. There was no need to move anything either. He moved into the Eastern Street courtyard that very day.
Compared to the slums outside the city, the surroundings of this yard were significantly better. At the alley's entrance, official personnel from Liuli Mansion maintained order and security. The small courtyard was also more spacious than the previous residence, comprising a main house with three rooms and two wings on each side. Although not overly large, it was sufficient for Li Fan's single occupancy.
Turning down several maidservants sent by the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, Li Fan settled down in the courtyard and patiently awaited the fleet's next departure.
He initially thought it wouldn't take long, but an unforeseen event postponed the departure indefinitely.
A calamity approached—a tempest!