Chapter 26 Xuanming Division (2/2)

The neighborhood did not steer away from Shen Lian due to the fact he was born with a silver spoon. If anything, they pitied him for the circumstances surrounding his birth.

In the past three days, a lot of them helped us with the opening preparations of An Inn. As Shen Lian was born out of wedlock, outsiders would think that he was banished from the family; running the inn business was merely a cover-up.

These things were like drinking water; only the person who drank could tell the warmth or coldness of the water.

The sound of footsteps interrupted Shen Lian's thought process. Besides Steward Wu, there were two more visitors.

Shen Lian reacted immediately; he was shocked. Among the two, one of them was skilled in martial arts.

The person walked so softly that, if not for Shen Lian's uniqueness, he would have missed it.

Someone knocked on the door.

”Come in.” Shen Lian was still facing towards the windows, with his back towards the door.

”Young Master, esteemed guests have come for you.”

When Steward Wu recognized Governor Shuo, he was almost shocked. He did not expect him to come to visit. The Shen family, was in reality, more influential than the State Governor.

However, the person Steward Wu was faced with was still supposedly, the most powerful person in the State Capital of Qing, in terms of ranking. Steward Wu was a mere servant; it was only natural that Steward Wu felt the pressure in the presence of Governor Shuo.

If not for the fact that Governor Shuo was trying to keep a low profile, Shen Lian should have gone down to welcome him as a matter of courtesy.

”You can go down first.” Shen Lian turned to wave at Steward Wu.

Before Steward Wu could elaborate further, Shen Lian gave him a look to send him away.

Shen Lian was young, and he was not stern. Steward Wu was not particularly intimidated by him. However, whenever Shen Lian gave him instructions, he found himself obeying subconsciously. Even if he were to approach Shen Lian afterward, he could not bring himself to complain when he saw how casual and nonchalant Shen Lian was.

Shen Lian looked at Governor Shuo before he turned to look at the officer from Xuanming division.

The person was clothed in black and brought along a sword. There was a hint of bloodlust coming from between his brows, which made Shen Lian uncomfortable.

”Shen Lian young friend, how do you do? I still haven't thanked you for the other time. This is Sir Meng Han from the Xuanming division in the Capital City. He has some questions for you.”

His words were tactful. He was saying that he remembered Shen Lian's favor from the last time they met and that he was not here for trouble. He was here to enquire.

As for the matter in question, Shen Lian should know exactly what he was referring to.

He also pointed out Meng Han's background, just so that Shen Lian knew how to behave around him.

After all, Governor Shuo had dealt with Shen Lian. He knew that despite his young age, Shen Lian was not someone to be taken lightly.

Of course, if Shen Lian were just anyone, the Governor Shuo would not have owed him a favor.

The first time that Meng Han set eyes on Shen Lian, he could not help but praise him in his mind. He did not expect a young child as such to appear at the rural State Capital of Qing.

Although, that was it. ”Child, you better tell me everything that you know about Yang Xuan,” he said coldly.