It wasn't until around noon that a servant, sweating profusely, dashed into the study and quietly called out near the ear of the sleeping Liu Zhang.
"Family Head, wake up! There's an important matter to report to you!"
Before the second call, Liu Zhang had already opened his eyes, filled with a piercing chill.
"What's wrong?"
He understood that even he was alerted, indicating the matter was extraordinary.
Indeed, the steward bowed his head and solemnly said, "We just received information that our Liu Family's hotel in the Outer City was burned down!"
"Hmm? Who did it?" Liu Zhang asked in a deep voice while tidying his attire.
"Reliable information suggests it was Zhuang Linyan!"
"Zhuang Linyan? How could that woman have such boldness? Get Cao Gang here to see me now!" Liu Zhang said, somewhat suspiciously, with a stern voice.
The steward showed a bitter smile, "Family Head, Cao Gang won't be able to come!"
"Hmm?"
