Chapter 146 - Investigating the Situation

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“What’s the matter?” Mo Zhu’s voice was cold.

When he heard the girl’s reply, Cheng Yi’s deep male voice came from the other end of the phone. “I just received some news that the Gao family has decided to publicly auction the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb next Monday. When do you plan to reach the capital? I’ll think of a way to get an admission ticket for the auction for you first.”

Mo Zhu frowned slightly and was a little puzzled. “Next Monday? Doesn’t it mean that there are only three days to prepare? Why are the Gao family taking actions so quickly? Did something happen?”

“It seems like someone went to the Gao family to steal the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb and was discovered. The Gao family was afraid that there would be trouble if they continued keeping it, so they decided to hold the auction in advance,” Cheng Yi explained patiently.

“Alright, I’ll get ready then. I’ll leave for Beijing tomorrow.”

After saying this, Mo Zhu hung up the phone without waiting for Cheng Yi’s instructions.

After calming her heart and seriously pondering her plan to Beijing, Mo Zhu picked up her phone that she had just put down and gently pressed it a few times before taking the initiative to make a call.

Not long later, the call was picked up. Mo Zhu straightened her back with a very serious demeanor. “Elder Xu, it’s Mo Zhu.”

Elder Xu, who suddenly received a call from Mo Zhu, was also very surprised. Of course, he knew that the number was Mo Zhu’s. “Ms. Mo, why did you call me so early?”

After greeting him politely, Mo Zhu did not stand on ceremony with Elder Xu and directly revealed her motive. “I heard that Beijing’s Gao family owed you a big favor many years ago. I wonder if this is true?”

When he heard Mo Zhu say this, Elder Xu immediately sat up straight and replied seriously, “That’s true. I wonder if Ms. Mo requires the Gao family’s help? As long as it’s reasonable, I will definitely do my best to help you.”

Mo Zhu lowered her eyes gently and placed her hand on her knees obediently. “Elder Xu, I’ve received news that the Gao family will be publicly auctioning the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb, a herb, next Monday. I would like to ask you to help me ask for the price and see if we can strike a bargain through your connection.”

After understanding what Mo Zhu meant, Elder Xu frowned tightly and shook his head. He replied in a low voice, “Ms. Mo, I might be able to meddle in the other matters of the Gao family, but this Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb is the only exception. Even if I go and meet the Gao family’s master personally, I’m afraid he won’t agree to it.”

After a pause, afraid that Mo Zhu wouldn’t understand his words, Elder Xu added, “This one is the only one that has appeared in the past few years. Now, not only are the wealthy families in the capital working hard to get it, but many foreign forces have also targeted this herb.”

“Not to mention that I can’t find out the price of the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb, even if the Gao family is willing to compromise and offer a low price on my account, I’m afraid some unexpected changes will happen at the scene.”

Mo Zhu was also a little surprised when she heard this. She rubbed the corners of her clothes, lowered her head, and continued, “From what you’re saying, there are also many forces overseas who want to interfere in the purchase of the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb?”

Elder Xu picked up the cup of tea on his desk and took a sip. He pursed his lips slightly and said, “That’s right. Others only heard that the Gao family had no choice but to auction the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb because they wanted to take revenge for their Young Master. However, that’s not the truth. Some foreign forces have already spread to the capital for a long time. The Gao family’s actions must have been forced by others.”

Based on the meaning in Elder Xu’s words, Mo Zhu’s mind spun quickly. She had already roughly analyzed the current situation.

It seemed like on the surface, it was because the young master of the Gao family had offended a foreign power and wanted to use the auction of the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb to find someone skilled to seek revenge for him. In fact, this was exactly the method the other party had used to control the Gao family.

In that case, the trip to the capital to auction the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb was simply extremely dangerous!

Before Mo Zhu could speak, Elder Xu reminded her worriedly, “Ms. Mo, according to what I know, the capital has been in chaos recently. There has been an internal conflict between the four noble families. Many foreign forces want to squeeze in and take a share of the loot. Besides that, the Gao family’s attitude is unknown. It will definitely be very dangerous to go to the capital!”

Knowing that Elder Xu was worried about her, Mo Zhu’s tone softened. “I understand, Elder Xu. Thank you for telling me so much useful information. As for going to Beijing, I will consider it carefully before making a decision.”

After saying this, Mo Zhu took the initiative to hang up. Elder Xu had already revealed enough to her. She still had to rely on herself for the rest.

Unknowingly, night arrived.

At this moment, Xu Huan was still following Huo Xuan to the Huo residence to freeload food. Mo Zhu, who was used to it, obediently finished her meal downstairs and ignored them before returning to her room.

Hearing the door close on the second floor, Huo Xuan lowered his eyes and said softly, “It seems like Xiao Zhu already knows that the Gao family is preparing to auction the Ten Thousand Aged Pine Snow Herb next Monday.”

Xu Huan nodded in agreement with Huo Xuan’s words. As he ate, he spoke with his mouth full, “The capital is very chaotic now, and all the forces are stirring up trouble. Besides that, a lot of people have come to the capital to inquire about the divine doctor after Auntie’s incident two days ago. If Little Bamboo goes there now, she might face a lot of danger..”