[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife":3,"chapter-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2248":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1410410,1863,"Chapter 2248 - 2245: Handover","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2248",2248,"\u003Cp>After all, the bookstore business is a collaboration with Emperor Xuanming, sooner rather than later, especially since everyone’s attention is focused on his position at the Official Gazette Office, taking this opportunity to open the bookstore first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Dongfeng was assigned by Ye Muyu to stay in the capital and create trouble over at the gambling den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Muyu then negotiated with Chu Heng to let Steward Luo go to other places to sign cooperation agreements with local merchants regarding the bookstore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With some information previously collected by Tang Dongfeng, coupled with Steward Luo already managing Chu Heng’s caravans, he also has many connections locally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he knows many people, leaving the cooperation matters to Steward Luo, things proceeded very smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Tang Dongfeng entered the shop to hear Ye Muyu talk about the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without much hesitation, he organized some previously collected information on nobles and wealthy families into a roster and handed it over to Steward Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steward Luo received the roster and nodded to Tang Dongfeng: \"Thank you, Steward Tang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The completeness of the roster took Steward Luo by surprise, further recognizing Tang Dongfeng’s capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is Chu Heng’s man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Dongfeng is Madam Chu’s man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two had no conflicting interests, making their interactions harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Dongfeng patted his shoulder: \"Brother Luo, there’s no need for such formality, being abroad, how about I see you off later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two rarely interacted, mainly because it was difficult to find time together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Dongfeng was mostly out of town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steward Luo was also busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Steward Luo smiled warmly: \"Naturally, I won’t stand on ceremony then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They went out together, agreeing to dine at a restaurant at noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Tang Dongfeng waited for a while in the back chamber near the back door and saw Ye Muyu wearing clothes from the previous day, accompanied by Liuye, heading out with Tang Dongfeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Dongfeng routinely went to the gambling den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward at the gambling den saw him appear and quickly instructed those around him to proceed with the instructions prepared the previous day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then approached with a scrutinizing smile: \"Isn’t this Master Tang? What would you like to play today? I, Steward He, will personally serve you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Dongfeng swung his broad sleeves, dressed in silk, exuding the aura of a wealthy merchant displaying generosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re too kind, Steward He. Since I’m here to play, naturally, I must play big to gain big,\" Tang Dongfeng spoke grandly, fetching several banknotes from his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steward He quickly judged the amount to be roughly 300 or 400 taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a small sum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not modest either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To spend so much silver at the casino in one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the distinguished guests on the third floor could afford it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the profligate sons and Clan Youngsters in the capital wouldn’t waste banknotes like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneered internally, growing more certain that Tang Dongfeng was sent by Madam Chu to cause trouble for his gambling den.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling instructions from his superiors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered as he spoke flattering words: \"Master Tang, you’re truly impressive, I wonder if Yonghe might have a more profitable route, Master Tang’s wealth is quite impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he gestured with his thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Tang Dongfeng miss the hint of Yonghe purposely mentioned, actually intending to target the Chu family?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pretended not to understand, led by Steward He to a high-stakes gambling table, he did not refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you saying the monthly allowance from the gambling den isn’t high enough?\" Tang Dongfeng sat down at the gambling table with a proud smile, not waiting for Steward He to respond, he praised himself: \"Well, Steward He, your wealth isn’t extensive, but it’s understandable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",622,"2026-06-05T23:54:43.514Z",1,"novelbin.me","7a1ced0a9957edbc14e99223a5d7ab3327a6df14fb717d901f2a63b137c569ee","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2249","peasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-chapter-2247",2499,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fpeasant-woman-s-decreed-life-as-a-wife-cover.jpg"]