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Chapter 247: Ambition
"I need to find a way to inform the Old Marquis of my current situation. But I must avoid alerting outsiders. What should I do?" Ning Xiaochuan took out an Azure Jade Token from his robes, pinching it between his fingers as a smile spread across his face. "I have a plan."
The words "Jian Pavilion" were engraved on the Azure Jade Token.
This token had been given to Ning Xiaochuan by the Old Marquis, symbolizing his authority to oversee the Jian Pavilion Marquis House's 370,000 shops, allocate resources, and manage trade—effectively making him the financial ruler of the Jian Pavilion Marquis House.
Only the Old Marquis and Ning Xiaochuan knew of this arrangement.
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