On the Seven Towers

In Baron Goya's study, housekeeper Ines was making a report. After he finished talking about the performance of the various industries under the name of the baron last month, Baron Goya sighed and said: "Without the ironware business, the family's income has dropped by more than half. Even the previous investment has not received enough returns. We lost money in this business."

"Master, there are always opportunities. Those Chinese people will not give up just like that. I believe they will be happy to find another place to cooperate." Ines said.

"Let's put it aside for now. I didn't expect these guys to be so weak among the Chinese. They were actually fought like this by the other faction. After this matter is over, we still have to carefully select people to cooperate with."

Ines nodded.

"By the way, there is something here. Please arrange it and send two copies out. One is for my good friend Baron Lanhe and the other is for Marquis Baldini." Baron Goya took out two leather bags from the drawer of the table and handed them to Ines.

"Master, what is this?"

"The one for Baron Lanhe is the details of our transaction with the Chinese, some numbers, some names. And some of my investigations on the Chinese. Although I don't think they have any reason to do anything excessive, we still have to be on guard." Baron Goya used his fingers to open a leather bag, revealing a few pages of paper. "The one for Marquis Baldini is the deed to the bakery in the east of the city. The old man has been eyeing my property for a long time. In the future, if our days are not good, we may need him to take care of us. You send this to him, and he will naturally understand."

"It's just that Marquis Baldini has never had much contact with us."

Baron Goya said: "Bardini is a sensible person."

"I understand, master."

"Then let's do it."

"But..." Ines hesitated.

"What's the matter?"

"Master, you have been too busy with official business recently, and the atmosphere in the mansion is very tense. Madam wants me to organize a performance at home to relieve boredom. It just so happens that a famous southern bard is going to pass by Suero recently, and she wants me to arrange a family performance."

"Famous bards... women like this kind of fancy things." The baron frowned and asked, "Is it expensive?"

"Sir, if it is not a public performance, and only your family members are limited, I can control the cost below two golden axes."

"Okay, if she can nag less, let me be quiet for a while, and think of more business ideas, then it will be worth it."

"Madam wants to arrange it the night after tomorrow. That day, the young master who is a servant in the Marquis's house will come back, and then the eldest master in the city guards will be called home, and the family will be together."

"Okay, you can arrange it. Remember to save money."

Ines took the order and left the study. He turned around and looked at the study behind him and sighed secretly.

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Ines got on the carriage and headed for the Suero City Lord's Mansion. When he arrived outside the City Lord's Mansion, he saw Xiao Chen and Master Ikasa coming out of the City Lord's Mansion, accompanied by Marquis Baldini. The Marquis's fat face was full of smiles, and he seemed to be talking happily with Xiao Chen.

He knocked on the carriage in a hurry to stop the carriage. For a moment, he was very hesitant about whether to leave.

After the people at the door of the City Lord's Mansion said goodbye, they separated, but Ines saw Xiao Chen slowly walking towards his carriage.

Ines hurriedly opened the bag for Baron Lanhe, took out the two pieces of paper inside, tore them into pieces and stuffed them into his mouth, swallowing them with difficulty. He swallowed for a while, holding his chest, and saw that Xiao Chen was about to walk to the front of the car, so he quickly got off the car, and then bowed his head to Xiao Chen.

"Butler Ines, do you want some water?" Xiao Chen smiled coldly.

"My Lord, I'm not thirsty." Ines remained calm, but the hand holding the leather bag was shaking slightly.

"It seems that the Baron is still a little scared, right? He wants to seek the protection of the Marquis?" Xiao Chen looked at the bag in Ines's hand and said.

"This is just a deed, which is related to a business with the Marquis." Ines handed the leather bag in his hand to Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen smiled and pushed the leather bag back: "There is no need to do business between the Baron's Mansion and the Marquis of Baldini. I have done it for you. I know that you hope that the Baron will not fall into a miserable situation, and you will involuntarily do something according to his instructions. But it's too late, you have betrayed him, you can't go back, so don't betray me again. Do you understand?"

"My Lord..., I know." Ines lowered his head even lower.

"Do what you should do. You should know that we are watching you all the time."

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Ines came to the backyard of the Baron's Mansion and saw Robert instructing several trusted members of the caravan managers. As the son of Ines and the chief manager of the Baron's Mansion, he actually has considerable power and directly manages nearly half of the caravans. This time, with the help of his father Ines, they have placed their trusted members in the caravans that have recently set out.

"Remember, you have only one mission this time. No matter what happens on the road or what rumors you hear, you must complete the business and bring back the people and the payment for the goods."

"Manager Robert, what is the matter? Is there going to be a big change?"

"Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask. Just remember that if anyone runs away with the goods or money, there will be no good end. Only if you come back, you will have a good life. Do you understand?"

"I understand." Several people nodded and left.

"Father." Robert nodded to Ines. Until today, he was still a little embarrassed in front of his father. After all, in that extremely real dream, he abandoned his father.

"Are you almost done with the arrangements?"

"Yes."

"How is the magic mark they put on you?"

"It doesn't hurt."

"I have something to say to you." Ines stood in front of him with her hands behind her back, hesitated for a while, and said, "This matter is over. If you can get away safely, then do your best for them. Don't have any other ideas. Do you understand?"

Robert didn't really understand why his father said that, but he nodded and replied, "I understand. I will definitely do what you say."

"Your mother and sister..., it's useless to say this now, just take care of yourself first. As for the others... you will naturally make your own choices when the time comes." Ines said.

"Father! Why do you say that? It worries me." Robert said.

"There's nothing to worry about. Everything will be back on track the day after tomorrow." Ines said.