Although he had decided to visit the Tang family, Fang Shu did not set off right away.
He was no longer completely new to the city. His senior brother, Wu Tong, and his sister-in-law, Tie Zhengnan, could lend him a hand.
Naturally, he ought to make use of connections like these.
That day, Fang Shu sent Wu Tong a messaging talisman, asking him to look into the Tang family in the western part of the city.
Wu Tong replied with a single "Will do" just a quarter of an hour later. The next morning, he came by in person and handed Fang Shu the information his sister-in-law, Tie Zhengnan, had had someone gather.
The two brothers sat facing each other in the inn, holding cups of tea.
Wu Tong looked a little strange as he said, "There are so many fallen Aristocratic Clans in the city. Even when some families make things difficult, they're only waiting for the right price.
Why didn't you discuss it with your sister-in-law first? Why set your sights on a widow and her children?"
Hearing this, Fang Shu thought for a moment and didn't hide anything. He told his senior brother Wu Tong how, back on the Dead Sea, he had luckily received the Tang family's protection aboard their ship, and that thanks to them, he had reached the Immortal City safely.
Wu Tong's face immediately showed understanding. He murmured, "So that's how it was. I thought—"
Noticing Fang Shu's look, he quickly coughed a few times and lifted his teacup to cover his embarrassment.
At that, Fang Shu raised an eyebrow and immediately understood what Wu Tong meant by "a widow and her children."
He paused, but didn't blame Wu Tong for jumping to conclusions. Instead, he smiled and said, "By the way, senior