Chapter 280 - 247: Seeing the Guest Off
Cui Kai came from the third branch of the Cui family, which had already changed its surname, and was the eldest son of the third branch. In terms of seniority, he was Lin Wanxiao’s nephew. The rise of the Cui family’s reputation could be traced back to Lin Dongliu, who had yet to take on the Lin surname at the time. He was once a frustrated scholar who was given the Lin surname by the esteemed Lin elder, becoming a mere shopkeeper for Lin Party’s enterprises. Due to his cleverness and loyalty, he eventually leveraged Lin Party’s favors to establish a substantial industry on his own; his eldest son became an assistant minister in the capital, while his younger daughter, Lin Wanxiao, married into the Lin household.
When the Lin Party was still standing, no one dared to provoke the Cui family. But now that the Lin Party had collapsed, the Cui family had shallow roots and lacked influence. Naturally, their extensive businesses became a tempting prize for others. From afar, the three could see that Cui Kai had been lured into this den of indulgence, otherwise how could a newly emerging noble family in the capital find itself desperate enough to open a gambling den in the Capital Region?
Amidst the clamor, Cui Kai cast uncertain, pleading glances in all directions.
By chance, his gaze landed on a group of people, one of whom was Chen Yi.
Chen Yi stepped aside half a pace.
Despite the look, none of the three intended to step forward to help—least of all Chen Yi.
Gamblers entering dens of vice—how many have no one to blame but themselves?
Respecting others’ destinies, abandoning the impulse to assist.
What, save Cui Kai, then go cozy up to the Lin mansion, flirting and toying with that Lin widow? Perhaps such possibilities existed before, but now he’d seen far too many women and played with even more. The Lin Family Young Lady ... simply lacked appeal.
The sly fox, the Sword Armor, Min the Young Hero, Prince of Annan, the Princess ... even the muddled Taichua Goddess—how could any of them fail to surpass a mere widow in charm?
Moreover, there was no substantive connection between them to justify any intervention.
Soon enough, a servant came forward to announce that the Pavilion Master of Ju Weng Pavilion wished to meet them. The group then ascended several floors in succession.