Zhu Yan was a little surprised, because this sort of thing was obviously better done in secret.
After all, Bao Longtao was a disciple from a branch of the Zhu Family. Although his surname wasn't Zhu, anyone who put their mind to it could easily find out the connection.
Still, it wasn't a huge deal if people knew. As long as he and Zhao Yong didn't show up, no one would expose them, even if they were aware of the situation.
But if the two of them showed their faces, wouldn't they be met with ridicule?
"I've figured something out!"
Zhao Yong's voice was a little low.
Zhu Yan asked curiously, "What is it?"
Zhao Yong took a deep breath. "Why do people care so much about face?"
Zhu Yan: "..."
Zhao Yong snorted. "Look at Zhao Ci. Everyone knows he's shameless. After the auction, we rounded up all those people spreading rumors. The whole of Lingge knows Zhao Ci was the one behind it all, but he got his Pill Furnace anyway and doesn't give a damn about the people cursing him.
