Ling Xiao took the document and glanced at it. Meng Li was meticulous. He had noted down each person's identity and even their simple backgrounds and backers. Those with connections to nobles and ministers in the Imperial Capital were specially highlighted. The four people involved tonight were all aristocrats—not a single merchant among them!
'Looks like the Empire's privileged class is truly audacious!' The difference in status indeed kept those merchants from daring to make a reckless move. A rough plan began to form in Ling Xiao's mind. He gave Meng Li an appreciative look. 'I was right to bring him away from Li Qiang's side!' Meng Li had lived in Penzes City for a long time and was already quite familiar with many of its people and affairs. Having him handle these tasks was proving to be twice as effective with half the effort.
Ling Xiao suddenly chuckled. "If City Lord Li Houlin had seen you that day, he probably would have coughed up blood from anger much sooner."
