Song Nanzhen returned to the mansion under the cover of night. He summoned his personal aide to ask about the Baozhuang Building, and upon hearing the rumors circulating outside, he knew his daughter had made her move.
The Emperor had ordered the Ministry of Revenue to prepare grain and fodder, keeping him so busy his feet barely touched the ground. Despite this, he had also managed to investigate the matter concerning the Tao Family. He gave a few quiet instructions, and his aide nodded eagerly. "Marquis, rest assured. I will see to it that this is handled properly."
"Don't let anyone discover where the information came from."
"Yes, my lord. I'll take a stroll through South Street first thing tomorrow morning. I guarantee I'll leave no trace."
South Street was a district in the Capital City where people from all walks of life mingled, and countless rumors spread from there every day. Scandalous tidbits like the Tao Family's affairs were always the most popular.
