The news that Man Er and the others were missing exploded in Yan Guan Town.
Most of the merchants were extremely angry. Kidnapping Shopkeeper Tong's children was a provocation to all the merchants in Yan Guan Town.
Many merchants were helping to look for them.
Nie Xiaofeng, upon hearing the news, rushed to Tong Huaqiong to inquire about it.
Gu Baishuang didn't go to admire the lanterns; she was at home taking stock of her private savings.
During this New Year period, she followed Tong Huaqiong's advice, cautiously catering to Nie Mingyuan's strategy. Today, Nie Mingyuan finally took the bait, considering letting her participate in the porcelain business as a condition to join the Lu family's merchant ship with Tong Huaqiong.
Although Nie Mingyuan was still wary of her, getting first-hand information about her own business had improved her situation.
