Chapter 468 - 356. The first step
Within the Imperial Music Bureau, amidst the clamor of voices, the Ru Nan Yuan Family and the Hongnong Yang Family raised the redemption money for the Wang Family’s Daughter to seventy thousand strings of coins.
Outside the Bureau, Shen Ye glanced at Chen Ji, smiling as he asked, "What, you don’t trust me? After all, I am the Poetry Champion of the Huqiu Poetry Society, and have been a guest of many nobles. It’s not surprising that I know some salt merchants."
Chen Ji chuckled and said, "Then please go ahead."
As Huang Que boarded the carriage, Si Cao Gui eagerly approached, "Allow me to assist you."
While speaking, Si Cao Gui supported Huang Que’s arm with his left hand, discreetly checking his sleeve for any weapons. With his right hand, he supported Huang Que’s back, swiftly passing his palm near the belt.
In an instant, the search was completed unnoticed.
When Shen Ye boarded the carriage, Si Cao Gui discreetly searched him again. After confirming that neither Huang Que nor Shen Ye carried weapons, he was finally at ease.
Chen Ji observed the scene calmly, feeling a sudden stir in his heart.
Now with the struggle for succession, Si Cao Gui seemed even more concerned about his life than he did.