The encounter with Yin Shizhen was just an accident, and Xia Sheng's invitation was just a polite one. He didn't really want to have fun with Yin Shizhen, because he had other things to do tonight.

So Yin Shizhen left frankly, and Xia Sheng did not stay there for a long time. He returned to Yanyu Tower soon.

After a while, Qin Yan finally walked into Hongluan Pavilion with a hint of fatigue and respectfully paid a disciple's respect to Xia Sheng.

"See sir."

Xia Sheng nodded: "Sit down, is it the first time I entered the palace today?"

Qin Yan walked to the table and sat down, picked up the teacup and drank it lightly, and said with a wry smile: "Sir, I really didn't expect that it would be so troublesome to thank me for your kindness when you enter the palace."

Xia Sheng laughed: "I will get used to it when I go too much in the future."

Qin Yan shook her head helplessly, then asked: "Sir is so anxious to call me, but what's the point? I heard from Bi Qingwen that after Mr. returned from the Judgment Office today, he seemed a little restless."

Xia Sheng couldn't help but laugh and scolded: "That guy has told him that he is a show and is still exaggerating in front of you. Don't worry, it's nothing big, but he has gained a lot."

As he said that, Xia Sheng took out a small note from his arms and handed it to Qin Yan.

Then he said to Qin Yan solemnly: "You can help me check everyone on this list. It is best not to check them together. After you go back, you add a few unrelated targets and investigate them in batches."

"Also, the fewer people know about this, the better. I understand that you have just gained a foothold in Shantang. You probably don't have many trustworthy confidants under your command, but this matter is of great importance. Try to find someone you can trust to do it."

Qin Yan looked shaking. She carefully took the note to her hand and asked immediately: "Is there a thief who kidnapped the master?"

Xia Sheng shook his head: "This is not necessarily the case. But even if they have nothing to do with my father's disappearance, they are probably demon spies lurking in my Dajin Dynasty. After you find it, don't make any noise for the time being, and don't report it to the ruling department, and just control them secretly."

Qin Yan nodded: "Yan'er understands"

After a pause, Qin Yan said again: "Sir, don't worry, I will do my best to investigate the whereabouts of the master. Uncle Fourth also found two masters in the hall. It is said that the two of them are best at investigating matters related to the demon clan. There should be new progress in less than three days."

Xia Sheng knew that it had been so long, and finding his father's whereabouts was tantamount to finding a needle in a haystack. The difficulty was self-evident, so he did not complain about it. Instead, he comforted Qin Yan with a smile: "I have been waiting for so long, and it is not bad for these three days. I hope there will be good news at that time..."

As he said that, Xia Sheng suddenly seemed to remember something and changed the subject: "By the way. Please help me investigate someone. You are a gun master named Zhu Yinlin. The more detailed the better. But there is no hurry to do this. Just tell someone to do it."

Qin Yan recited the name three times to make sure that she kept it in her heart, then nodded and said, "Yes, sir."

I have to say that with Shantang's strong support, Xia Sheng has made it much more convenient for him to do anything, especially with Shantang's intelligence system. It is hard to hide anything in this world from Xia Sheng's eyes and ears.

This was also his original intention of founding the charity hall.

Thinking of this, Xia Sheng couldn't help but speak again: "Speaking of this, I remember that there should be a place specially used to store historical materials in your Shantang? Have you been there?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan shook her head immediately: "I have asked the fourth uncle about this matter, but the fourth uncle said that it was the core secret of the family. Except for the ancestor, everyone else is forbidden to enter. Originally, I wanted to use this to investigate the truth about my father's death that year..."

When saying this, Qin Yan's eyes were not sad or resentful. Some were just faint longing.

Seeing this, Xia Sheng's heart trembled and he smiled and turned around: "By the way, where is your mother? When will you take her to the capital?"

What surprised Xia Sheng was that Qin Yan slowly shook her head: "My mother has suffered too much in her life. Now she is unable to move. She is struggling with her boat and train, and her old illness is prone to recurrence. Moreover, the situation in the capital is unpredictable and turbulent. She can only make her feel scared when she takes her over. It's better to wait until I officially become the heir to Shantang."

Xia Sheng nodded: "You have thought it through very carefully and are very pleased to be a teacher. But remember, no matter how busy you are these days, you must not relax your daily practice. Although the clan ratio has ended, only your own strength is the foundation for you to stay in the clan in the future."

Qin Yan responded respectfully: "Sir, please rest assured, Yan'er will definitely not disappoint her."

"Yes." Xia Sheng raised his hand and drank a sip of tea and asked, "Is there any news in the clan about the next assessment?"

Qin Yan shook her head and said, "Not yet, but I guess it should be soon. At the latest, it will be after the academy recruitment."

Xia Sheng casually raised his hand and knocked on the table, and said with a smile: "If you encounter any difficult things at that time, even if you tell me, I still have some experience in doing business."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan couldn't help but widen her eyes and said in surprise: "Sir, do you still know how to do business?"

Xia Sheng nodded: "Understand some understanding."

For a moment, Qin Yan looked at Xia Sheng. She was no longer the disciple's respect for his master, but as if she was looking at a monster...

The two of them chatted about some things in the room again. Xia Sheng knew that Qin Yan must be very tired when she entered the palace for the first time today, and she didn't talk too much, so she asked Qin Yan to go back.

"Sir, don't you go into the city with me?"

Xia Sheng shook his head: "The meeting between you and me today needs to be kept confidential. Besides, I want to wait for someone here."

Qin Yan was stunned and did not ask any more questions. She said goodbye to Xia Sheng and returned to Shantang in a carriage.

Xia Sheng came to the first floor hall of Yanyu Building, walked slowly to the corner to sit down, ordered a pot of sake and a few plates of fruits and vegetables, drinking one by one, quietly enjoying the performance on the stage.

But who would have thought that this time I sat for more than two hours.

Xia Sheng could not wait for Mo Yuan's figure. Seeing that it was late at night, he had to stand up and prepare to leave.

Although the matter of lingering in the Flower Building was not a big deal in Xia Sheng's opinion, now as the younger sister-in-law of the Weining Marquis' Mansion, if the matter is spread, it will inevitably embarrass the Ye Mansion. After weighing the pros and cons, Xia Sheng had no choice but to go back earlier.
Chapter completed!