The two hailed from the Gu and Li Families, both members of the Yunlin Commerce Association. While not among the top Noble Families in the Prefecture City, they were still well-established.
They chattered about the most prominent young prodigy in Yunlin Prefecture, their tone light and casual, as if they were discussing the latest patterns in silk brocade.
This was typical for their social circle: keeping track of the movements of promising scions from Noble Families and rising stars from Sects, gathering information for future family investments or marriage alliances.
Wu Manqing listened, her heart heavy.
The Wu Family was from Gaolin County. Although their business was flourishing back home, their foundation in Yunlin Prefecture City—especially in the face of a behemoth like the Yunlin Commerce Association—was still shallow.
