The system forced me to blow up the female lead's fishpond.

Shen Zhizhi walked unsteadily toward the Prime Minister's residence with her arms hanging limply, her face full of despair.

Looking at her host's dazed expression, Ya Dan remarked, "Host, you look like Wei is dead."

"Isn't that obvious?" Shen Zhizhi couldn't help but roar, "You try pounding herbs all day long; I feel like my arms don't even belong to me anymore!"

Shen Zhizhi felt like crying but had no tears. She sadly realized that she was now juggling multiple jobs. Not only did she have to complete her tasks, but she also had to be an apprentice. She had practically become a corporate slave again.

She sighed helplessly and walked to the corner, where she saw a carriage parked outside the Prime Minister's residence. Shi Ling happened to jump off the carriage and stood respectfully to the side, seemingly waiting for someone.

"Shi Ling?" Shen Zhizhi quickened her pace and walked up to him.

Shi Ling turned around and quickly lowered his eyes and cupped his hands, "Third Miss Shen".

"Where are you going?" Shen Zhizhi nodded and blinked curiously.

Shi Ling stopped and pondered for a moment before saying, "The incident of Miss Shen falling into the water for no reason during the sacrificial ceremony that day must be related to that clothing store."

Shen Zhizhi's pupils contracted, and her delicate brows furrowed. "But I went to the clothing store that day, and there was nothing strange about it..."

Before she could finish speaking, she fell into deep thought.

Besides her elder brother, only Yipinfang could have access to that dance dress. She would never believe that something went wrong at Yipinfang; she feared that the people behind Yipinfang were incredibly powerful.

Seeing her expression change slightly, Shi Ling quickly stepped forward to comfort her, saying, "Miss Shen, there's no need to worry. The eldest young master has already noticed something amiss. Today, he's going to Tingwen Tower to see if he can find out any information."

Shen Zhizhi nodded, a surge of resentment rising in her heart.

Damn it, who on earth is playing this trick on her?

The tampering with her dress caused a change in the plot, leaving her feeling lost and uncertain about the future.

If she catches the perpetrator, she'll definitely put a sack over his head and beat him up several times.

"Zhizhi? Where have you been? You're covered in dust!"

As they were talking, Shen Chao walked out of the Prime Minister's residence, his magnificent robes fluttering, exuding the air of a gentleman.

Seeing this, Shen Zhizhi quickly stepped forward to greet him, tugging at his sleeve, "Brother, I heard from Shi Ling that you're going to investigate the Yipinfang matter tonight?"

"Yes." Upon hearing this, Shen Chao's expression immediately turned serious, and his eyes filled with coldness. "That Yipinfang is probably not just a mere clothing manufacturing place; there must be something more to it."

Shen Zhizhi thoughtfully tucked her fingers together. Since the clothing shop knew exactly which dress she wore, and thus tampered with it, the person behind it must be someone from the royal family. But who could it be?

Shen Zhizhi was completely baffled, so she could only shake Shen Chao's sleeves and say, "Big brother, I want to go too."

"Huh?" Shen Chao glanced at the night sky. "It's late. Zhizhi, you should go back and rest. Your brother will definitely find the person who caused you to fall into the water."

Shen Zhizhi refused to give up, grabbing the carriage shaft and leaping onto it, shouting, "I don't care! I want to catch him myself!"

They ruined the plot! They ruined her plans! Damn it! She absolutely has to take revenge herself!

Helpless, Shen Chao watched Shen Zhizhi's retreating figure as she entered the carriage, and had no choice but to compromise and get on the carriage himself.

Before even sitting down after lifting the curtain, he set the rules, "I've heard that the building is a mixed bag. Once inside, remember to stick close to your older brother and don't wander off."

Shen Zhizhi nodded immediately, as if striking garlic.

The carriage sped through the night, its wheels rolling and crushing the silvery moonlight that shone on the road.

Unable to contain her curiosity, Shen Zhizhi hurriedly asked, "Brother, what kind of place is Tingwen Tower? Even Shi Ling couldn't find out who was behind Yipinfang, would Tingwen Tower know?"

This "Hearing Tower" has never appeared in the original text before. I never imagined there was such a powerful gang in the martial arts world.

Shen Chao lifted his eyelids, looking at his third sister's curious expression, and couldn't help but chuckle:

"This Listening Tower is quite famous in the martial arts world, as it is a place where intelligence from all sides gathers. The people who are here come from all over the world, with diverse identities, and each with different purposes."

I've heard that the building has rather unique rules: anyone wishing to gather information must wear a mask upon entry. This is to ensure the privacy and safety of both sellers and buyers.

After all, some intelligence involves significant interests and could even trigger conflict and danger.

Shen Zhizhi nodded as if she understood, "Then how can we know that the information they sell is true? What if we get scammed?"

Shen Chao smiled and leaned lazily against the car wall. "I've heard that Lou has been able to establish itself in the martial arts world for so long, so it must have its own credibility. If they were to peddle false information, it would surely damage their reputation."

The carriage continued its journey through the night, and soon came to a sudden stop.

Shen Zhizhi lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside, only to find herself in front of a seemingly ordinary yet mysterious pavilion.

A thin layer of mist permeated the area around the pavilion, making it appear somewhat hazy under the moonlight.

Shen Chao got off the carriage first, cautiously observed the surroundings, and then turned to Shen Zhizhi and said, "Zhizhi, we've arrived. Remember what your elder brother said, stay close to me."

Shen Zhizhi nodded and followed cautiously behind Shen Chao, while Shi Ling followed closely behind them, remaining vigilant at all times.

The three of them walked to the front door of the pavilion, and Shi Ling immediately raised his hand and knocked lightly.

A moment later, the door slowly opened, and a person dressed in a green robe and wearing a mask with green dragon fangs walked to the doorway, looked them up and down for a long time, and asked:

"Who goes there? What brings you here?"

His voice was low and hoarse, as if he was deliberately suppressing his original voice.

Shen Chao strode forward, pulled out a stack of banknotes from his sleeve, and said in a tone full of arrogance, "We have come to purchase information. We wonder if any of the information being bid on today is related to the clothing store in Nanliyue Star City?"

The masked man's gaze swept over the banknotes, glancing at the barely perceptible glint of light, but he quickly regained his indifferent expression.

He stepped aside slightly to make way, "Come in and talk."

They followed them into the pavilion, whose layout resembled a maze, with crisscrossing corridors and rooms arranged in a staggered manner.

As you walk down the dimly lit corridor, the walls are covered with all sorts of masks—fierce monsters, cute cat heads, you name it.

The person leading the way stopped, turned around and looked at them for a moment, then frowned slightly. "We're almost there. Please choose a mask and put it on to protect your privacy."

"Thank you for reminding me." Shen Chao smiled slightly, took out three banknotes from earlier and stuffed them into his waistband. "A small token of my appreciation, please accept it."

The guide paused for a moment, then put the money in his pocket, took half a step forward and whispered, "If you want to know about Yipinfang, you can try bidding for information about the Seven Stars Society tonight."

Shen Chao's eyes narrowed slightly, but he maintained a faint smile on his face and nodded slightly:

"Thanks for letting me know."