Manbao and the others each got their own room and settled in, bringing their luggage inside. Only then did Steward Li come to report, "Young Master, Miss Man, the shopkeeper here, Shopkeeper Zhang, is under Master Zhang, who is General Meng's brother-in-law. It seems that several military adjutants and sub-commanders have shares in this place."
Manbao was curious, "Are they competing against someone? Who? Is it Governor He of Shazhou?"
Bai Shan asked, "Was the inn across the street here first, or was it the one next door?"
Steward Li was taken aback for a moment, evidently not having asked that question. Bai Shan then told him to inquire, "Also, find out when this inn was established and how long Governor He has been in Shazhou."
Steward Li acknowledged the request, went out to make inquiries, and then returned, "Young Master, the inn across the street came first, followed by Laike Inn, which has been open for seven years. Governor He only arrived in Shazhou three years ago."
