Purple Cloud Residence.
Third-floor elegant chamber.
Three men drank and swapped cups, their faces flushed with a rosy glow.
A few women, either timid or charming in their demeanor, attentively served them, advising on drinks and arranging dishes with care.
To the public eye, this refined chamber was a tavern opened by a wealthy merchant from afar, catering to an upscale clientele of well-to-do young masters and prominent nobles.
The Purple Cloud Residence was renowned in Qingyang for its elegant atmosphere, attentive service, and even its exquisite food, which naturally made for thriving business.
To say it earned a pot of gold daily might be an exaggeration.
But the speed at which it amassed wealth was certainly rapid.
Many envied the tavern owner, Wang Fengxi, for his shrewd management and profound connections.
Yet no one knew that the true mastermind behind this place was actually the Qingyang County Captain, Tian Shouyi.
