Bai Zhenkong was obviously in a good mood. Firstly, Lin Jin was tactful, and secondly, Lin Jin was grateful. That was enough.
Zuo Wentang was anxious but he didn't let it show on his face. Along the way, he told Bai Zhenkong about him treating Lin Jin to a drink.
There was no way he could hide something like this.
He couldn't hide it either.
Bai Zhenkong wasn't a simple man. Although Zuo Wentang handled many things, there was no doubt that Zuo Wentang wasn't the only one working under Bai Zhenkong.
If news of him secretly treating Lin Jin to a drink reached Bai Zhenkong's ears, even if Zuo Wentang had no ulterior motives, the city lord might still grow suspicious.
If that was the case, he might as well be magnanimous, and he mustn't show any selfish intentions.
Sure enough, Bai Zhenkong was stunned at the news before he smiled. "Wentang, you did the right thing. Lin Jin has a lot of secrets and even His Majesty is paying special attention to him. It's the right thing to do to interact with him. If it weren't for my special status, I would have treated him to a drink."
Zuo Wentang quickly replied, "City Lord, that's why I approached him. If I discover anything, I will report it to you immediately."
"Alright, alright. Where are you guys meeting?"
"Grace Pavilion!"
Grace Pavilion.
In Maple City, Grace Tower was considered a high-end entertainment venue. In some places, it was either drinking or eating. But in Grace Tower, while drinking and eating were important, the place was even more famous for its various singers and dancers. There were many of them and they were all stunning beauties. Many guests from the outside even came here because of its reputation, not to drink or taste the food, but to catch a glimpse of Grace Tower's singers and dancers.
Lin Jin must have heard of this place in the past but he had never been there.
He simply didn't have that much spare cash.
Since Zuo Wentang was treating him this time, there was no harm in going. It wasn't that Zuo Wentang liked this place, but he wanted to experience the brothels of this alternate world.
When the association was about to close, Lin Jin didn't leave. He merely said that Zuo Wentang was treating them tonight.
It wasn't convenient to bring anyone along for a social event like this.
Even pet beasts weren't allowed inside. They could only be temporarily stored in the beast pens outside.
Hence, Zhao Ying, Lu Xiaoyun and the rest tactfully left. The few of them had a very good relationship with each other now. Hence, after they left, they discussed Master Lin's destination softly.
Han Dong knew. He thought for a moment and said, "Fengya."
"Ah, Grace Pavilion?" Lu Xiaoyun knew this place.
Her brother, Lu Yunhe, had been there before, and he was a frequent visitor.
Jia Qian also knew what kind of place Grace Tower was. She smiled and said nothing. Zhao Ying, on the other hand, didn't know much. She was a bookworm who preferred to study alone. Up until now, there were many areas in Maple City that she hadn't been to so she had no idea where Grace Tower was or where the door opened.
Seeing how pure Zhao Ying was, Lu Xiaoyun and Jia Qian also had the thought of joking with her. They immediately pulled her to the side and whispered to her.
It was unknown what Lu Xiaoyun and Jia Qian said to Zhao Ying, but Zhao Ying's face turned red from their words.
Of course, Han Dong pretended not to hear or see anything.
"I have absolute trust in Master Lin's character. Even if I go, it's only because someone invited me there to drink and chat," Han Dong mumbled to himself.
To Han Dong, Lin Jin was a man of noble character and superb skills. He had long become his spiritual sustenance and idolized him. Hence, no matter what happened, Han Dong would never believe that his Master Lin was that kind of person.
Of course, Lin Jin had no idea what these apprentices were thinking.
Shang'er initially wanted to stay a little longer but Lin Jin persuaded her to go home.
While Shang'er was worried about her safety, Lin Jin told her that no one in Maple City could pose a threat to him other than Ye Yuzhou.
Shang'er believed this so she obediently returned home.
Today, Lin Jin had asked people to look for a suitable residence in Maple City. He was ready to move to another place. His current place was too cramped and he couldn't fit in at all.
However, looking for a place to stay was not something that could be found in a short period of time. Zuo Wentang was the City Lord's Mansion's Chief Steward. Not to mention other places, at least in the local area, he must have a lot of connections. He had to see if Zuo Wentang could think of a way to solve this problem for him.
Just as he was thinking, Zuo Wentang arrived.
"Chief Lin, sorry to keep you waiting. I'll punish myself with three drinks later," Zuo Wentang said as soon as he arrived. Zuo Wentang asked as soon as he arrived. Lin Jin could tell that the man was travel-worn and had probably just returned from an errand.
"Steward Zuo, you must be joking. If you're busy, we can drink another day," Lin Jin said sincerely and Zuo Wentang could tell that Lin Jin wasn't being sarcastic.
"No matter how busy I am, how can it compare to drinking with Chief Lin? Come, let's talk on the way," Zuo Wentang said enthusiastically.
Along the way, Zuo Wentang told Lin Jin about Fan City's City Lord's visit.
'Since I've helped you with something, I should let you know. 'At this, Lin Jin saluted him in thanks.
Although he wasn't afraid of Fan City's City Lord, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. Lin Jin was grateful that Zuo Wentang was willing to help him deal with this problem.
Zuo Wentang could tell that Lin Jin was satisfied with the outcome. He also knew that City Lord Bai and himself had not worked for nothing.
As they chatted along the way, they soon arrived at the riverside of Maple City's inner city. The river in Maple City wasn't too wide, but the widest part was at least thirty to fifty feet wide. It was wide enough for two boats to travel side by side. Although the river wasn't huge, it was clear. Lanterns were hung on both sides of Maple Leaf River. The moonlight and candlelight illuminated the surface of the river. Shops lined both sides of the river, but not many of them were still lit up at this hour.
Grace Pavilion was one of them.
Looking from afar, Grace Pavilion's lights were definitely the brightest. It had a total of five floors and was surrounded by rings of lanterns. When the night breeze blew over, it carried with it the scent of rouge and face powder.
Lin Jin caught a whiff of decent alcohol from it.
It was said that Grace Pavilion was a place for people to admire elegance, listen to music, and enjoy dances. But in fact, Grace Pavilion's wine was exceptionally famous too. Of course, the price of their wine was just as well-known. This was a place where everything was expensive.
At the entrance, someone welcomed them with a smile. In Grace Pavilion's courtyard, there were several beast pens for pet beasts and there were even staff to look after them.
This investment alone was quite a hefty sum.
At this hour, few people would be seen in other places, but outside Grace Pavilion, it was packed with people. Those who were unkempt or dressed in ordinary clothes would be barred from entering.
However, Zuo Wentang was no ordinary person. The people from Grace Pavilion spotted Zuo Wentang from afar and immediately jogged over to welcome them inside.
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