"There's one more thing I need you to pay attention to." Shen Shuyi took out a piece of paper and pushed it in front of Jiang Li.

"Please help me find out how many of these shops are new managers and shopkeepers who were replaced four or five years ago, and whether they have any relationship with Qin Xuerong. How many are the original employees?"

After Jiang Li took it, he opened the paper, read it, and memorized it one by one.

"If possible, it would be best to find out whether these people have any dirty tricks or handles."

Shen Shuyi didn't say anything definite, because she knew that Jiang Li didn't have many people available, and not enough money, so it would not be easy to find out one by one.

"Don't worry, miss."

As soon as Jiang Li finished speaking, their attention was attracted by a loud noise coming from downstairs.

*

In the middle of the main street, a young man in imperial guard uniform, with one hand on the knife at his waist, domineeringly stopped the girl in front of him who was wearing a light pink skirt.

"What's the matter? Miss Zhao is so disrespectful? After all, our Zhao and Chai families are old friends, so it's reasonable for you to call me Brother Chai!"

The man had an ordinary appearance, not handsome, but he could be described as tall and mighty. At this moment, he raised his chin slightly, spoke with a bit of arrogance, had a frivolous look, and looked a bit like someone who had indulged in excessive sexual activities, appearing both dissolute and arrogant.

Because the girl had her back to them, Shen Shuyi could not see her appearance or expression.

But saying something like this clearly shows that you are making fun of her in public, which not only damages the woman's reputation, but also ruins her name.

Anyone who has a bit of dignity would find this unbearable.

"Mr. Chai, please respect yourself. You and I have no friendship, and our two families haven't been together for a long time. Please get out of the way!"

The girl's voice was somewhat cold, and she was obviously quite angry.

But the man was not angry, nor did he intend to move aside. He laughed together with his two companions behind him who were also wearing imperial guards uniforms.

"Chai Bin! Is this the sister of Zhao family you were talking about? As expected, she is like a lotus blossoming in clear water, naturally without any embellishment!" someone said with a smile.

Another person said, "None of this is important. You don't know yet that Brother Chai likes this kind of fierce girl the most. The fiercer they are, the more fun it is to train them!"

The girl's eyes were full of anger, her lips were tightly pursed, as if she was trying her best to hide it, she turned sideways and tried to go around.

But there were several burly men in front of him, and they were determined to make things difficult for him.

Just as she was about to leave, Chai Bin stepped forward and stopped her: "Sister Qingqing, why are you so heartless? You were so affectionate to me a few days ago and even said that you admired me! Why are you turning around and leaving today?"

Zhao Xueqing was so angry that her face turned ashen. She looked directly at Chai Bin with her pale face and said angrily, "Is this how the Chai family taught Master Chai? Master Chai and I are not familiar with each other, but Master Chai has said frivolous things several times and ruined my reputation. Isn't Minister Chai afraid that the Censor-in-Chief will report him!"

Chai Bin didn't care at all. He looked Zhao Xueqing up and down with a pair of malicious eyes and said with a lewd smile: "Sister Qingqing is so concerned about the affairs of my Chai family. Why don't I go back and ask my father to come to your mansion to propose marriage? Don't worry, according to our friendship, I will definitely allow you to be a concubine!"

The two people behind him also responded with a smile: "That's a good idea! When the time comes, the Zhao family's sister will be able to train her husband behind closed doors, and she can teach him however she wants!"

"Eh? You are underestimating Brother Chai by saying that. If we really get into the room, it's not certain who will tame whom!"

Zhao Xueqing was very angry, and the maid behind her was so anxious that tears came out: "You are so rude!"

"This girl is not bad. It's not a waste to have her as a concubine." Chai Bin said with a lustful look, as if he regarded Zhao Xueqing in front of him as something in his pocket.

Zhao Xueqing pursed her lips, suppressed her anger, turned around and prepared to walk back.

But Chai Bin was clearly making things difficult for her, so she would not give up. Several burly men surrounded her again.

"Hey, sister Qingqing, why are you so anxious? We haven't seen each other for a long time. Instead of you thinking about me day and night after you go back, it's better to do it now..."

Before Chai Bin finished his words, Zhao Xueqing finally couldn't help it and slapped him in the face.

But Chai Bin was a martial artist, so he reacted very quickly. He grabbed Zhao Xueqing's wrist and said with a smile, "Sister Qingqing looks so good even when she's angry."

It was not until this moment that Shen Shuyi could see the girl in front of him clearly.

The girl was probably two years older than her, with a slim figure and a beautiful face, as white as frost and snow. At this moment, her eyes were red and filled with anger, and she was so beautiful that she looked like a white plum blossom blooming in the snow in winter.

Shen Shuyi's eyes darkened.

This girl was no one else but the legitimate daughter of the Qingyuan Marquisate and also the daughter of her eldest uncle. According to seniority, she should call her cousin.

Chai Bin took the opportunity to grab Zhao Xueqing's wrist and touched her delicate skin with his rough fingers.

Zhao Xueqing was so angry that tears welled up in her eyes and she shouted angrily, "Let me go!"

Chai Bin smiled more proudly: "What are you afraid of? I will ask my father to come to your house and ask for your hand in marriage in the next few days. Don't worry..."

"Dream on! I'll beat you to a pulp!" Before he finished his words, a figure in a scarlet brocade robe rushed over.

The boy was slightly shorter than Chai Bin. He grabbed Chai Bin's wrist with one hand to relieve his strength, and clenched his other hand into a fist and smashed it hard into Chai Bin's face!

Perhaps because the action was so sudden, Chai Bin was unable to react for a moment.

The young man threw him to the ground, and then punched him hard in the face several times: "I have heard about Guard Chai's skills for a long time, and it happens that today I will learn from him!"

Shen Shuyi's eyes moved slightly, and he looked a little dazed.

Zhao Baokun, one of her uncle's twin sons, is about the same age as her, so perhaps she should call him cousin.

Shen Shuyi didn't have much impression of him. Her childhood memories only stayed on the fact that he and Zhao Baopeng were both naughty and mischievous. Although they had teased her, they also often took her to play together.

However, in recent years, the Qingyuan Marquisate has lost its power, and the two have been suppressed by their uncle and grandfather, and have been forced to behave themselves.

Chai Bin was suddenly thrown to the ground, and was very angry. It was not until his two companions reacted and stepped forward to pull Zhao Baokun away that he realized the burning pain on his cheek.

Chai Bin reacted and spat out a mouthful of blood. After getting up from the ground, he grabbed Zhao Baokun's collar and punched him hard in the face with anger in his eyes.

"Zhao Baokun, you dare to hit me? I think you have had enough of the good life in the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion, and you are seeking death!"

Zhao Xueqing was extremely anxious and wanted to protect Zhao Baokun, but was thrown out by Chai Bin and fell to the ground.

When Zhao Baokun saw this scene, his eyes turned bloodshot and he clenched his fists to fight back.

Zhao Xueqing lowered her eyes, tears dripping from the corners of her eyes, and said anxiously: "Bao Kun, don't be impulsive!"

Zhao Baokun was already very angry. He was a man and he really couldn't bear to watch his elder sister being bullied like this!

But with Zhao Xueqing's voice, his rationality was gradually brought back.

The young man clenched his hands into fists, his eyes were about to burst, and because he tried so hard to hold back, his clear eyes were almost dripping with blood.

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