It was a dark uniform jacket, with the cuffs slightly damp, leaving a wet mark. “Drink this,” Nave handed him the cup, using a tone usually reserved for comforting children. “Watch your diet; your health doesn’t seem great.” Yan Chuan glanced at his somewhat loose cuffs and obediently drank the…
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Chapter 54: The Father’s Concern
Old Zhang reluctantly looked at his youngest son, his yellowed, aging eyes filled with worry. Zhang Fang released his father’s hand and waved, saying, “Father, go back! Don’t gather money anymore! It’s more important for the family to stay united and live well than anything else! I’m just locked up;…
Chapter 52: A New Beginning
Zhang Fang didn’t go to Meixian but had the money divided into several portions and sent to Lin Zheng and the Lin sisters. After that, he didn’t concern himself with the Lin family any longer. The hundred thousand taels of gold from Meixian eventually ended up in the national treasury….
Chapter 8: An Unexpected Turn
“Thank you for your good intentions, but I am a criminal now. A criminal should look like a criminal. If someone discovers that you have privately unshackled my handcuffs, it will undoubtedly affect your prospects.” Zhang Fang knew that the kindness shown by these two officials was due to his…