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In the afternoon, Noble Consort Dugu was in the palace, dressing and grooming herself in front of a mirror, obviously in a good mood today.
Feng Zhan Tian was tasked with framing the Drunken Immortal Inn, a task that, with Nalan De's help, was almost certain to succeed.
By the end of today, the Drunken Immortal Inn would be shut down, and she would control all the taverns and tea houses in Chu City.
Then she could proceed to the next step according to her plan.
The demise of Dugu Wu and Feng Bailing, the couple, would also be closer.
Just as Noble Consort Dugu looked at her reflection in the mirror, showing a bright smile, a hurried set of footsteps came, and a palace maid walked in hastily.
"Your Majesty, terrible news, Manager Qiu has been taken away by the people from the Capital Governor's office."
The maid whispered a few words into Noble Consort Dugu's ear, and her face immediately turned pale.
She rose abruptly, her beautiful face marred by anxiety.
