Many gamblers were so frightened that they were no longer willing to go to the Qi Family's Gambling House. Although they were addicted to gambling, they didn't need to be deceived.
Of course, there were some gamblers who lost everything and deliberately banded together with similar fellows to make disturbances at this time, hoping the gambling house would waive their debts.
As a result of several factors, the Qi Family's Gambling House had no choice but to close down, and Chen Shen's gambling house reaped a large sum of silver and gained more customers.
At this time, Minister Qi intentionally abandoned this business. He's not foolish. Business in the capital, right under the Emperor's nose, would only draw more attention and discontent from Emperor Xuanming if he tried to keep it. Nothing compares to the Emperor's favor.
He was able to reach his current position by being decisive in his choices and by expertly understanding Emperor Xuanming's temperament.
