NOVPUBWhen they entered Huizhou, the inspection went exactly as expected. When it was Shen Roujia’s turn, the guards’ attitudes changed immediately upon seeing her credentials.
They were given accommodations at the post station, even in relatively upscale quarters.
Knowing they wouldn’t be staying long, Shen Roujia wasted no time. She changed her clothes, put on her veiled hat, and headed out.
Shen Roujia knew that Shen Hexuan still had some ties to her maternal family, so she planned to visit the saltworks first.
The largest salt manufacturer in the region was one they once looked down upon—now, it was a dominant player with an imperial license, effectively a state-owned enterprise.
Shen Roujia smiled faintly as she read the name “Liang Saltworks.”
She knocked on the door slowly.
For some reason, the place was unusually quiet today, lacking its usual bustle.
As soon as she knocked, a passerby carrying a bundle called out, “They’re closed today. If you have business, go to the Liang Residence instead.”
After thanking him, Shen Roujia turned to walk in the other direction.
Meanwhile, Liu Ruyi had no idea where Shen Roujia had gone.
However, Tu Lie, who had been secretly following Shen Roujia, was visibly tense. “What’s a young girl doing here alone? This place is full of unsavory characters; it’s dangerous.”
Tu Lie had obviously snuck out to protect her, but Shen Roujia didn’t realize that a small shadow had been tailing her the entire time. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝖕𝖚𝖇.𝖈𝔬𝔪
When Shen Roujia arrived at the Liang Residence, the sound of children playing could be heard, and she paused slightly in surprise.
Suddenly, a sandbag thrown from inside the wall flew towards Shen Roujia. Tu Lie dashed forward, pulling her aside. “Watch out!”
