Chapter 515, Passing the Blame (Part 19)

"I did as you instructed and asked for a higher price. She immediately said she needed to think it over, so I mentioned that I could give the house to her for free. That's when she turned hostile and exposed our plans. However, her bodyguard looked quite formidable, presumably someone left by Prince Kan,"

Upon hearing this, the County Magistrate's brows furrowed slightly.

He walked slowly to his chair and sat down, "You mentioned that in recent days, a young master has arrived in town, purchasing many shops, manors, and houses, even buying over a hundred people to take back with him?"

Manager Hu promptly nodded.

Just from these transactions alone, his pawnshop had made a tidy sum, enough to live comfortably for several years without worry.

"What is that young master's name?"