Liu family, study room.

Liu Heyu washed away all the dust, and then sat upright on the ring chair, looking a little tired.

It was originally hard to hold a funeral, and there were too many trivial matters. Although the Liu family had many children, there were hundreds of relatives and friends and business partners. The eight tribes were old, and Liu Hejin was just an unrestrained playboy.

As for the master Liu's family who has cultivated his character over the years, he has only become the master of the family. So Liu Heyu did these things. He has been busy for nine days. This morning, the funeral was held. After the coffin was buried in the ancestral tomb of the Liu family, Liu Heyu finally did it.

Can breathe a sigh of relief.

"Miss, ginseng tea." The close-fitting maid handed over the ginseng tea, and then whispered: "Shopkeeper Tong has something important to report and has been waiting outside the study for a long time."

The ginseng tea was cooked with red dates and wolfberry. The faint sweetness made people unconsciously relax. Liu Heyu put down the tea cup and said, "Let the shopkeeper Tong come in."

Zhangguan Tong is about forty years old, with his eyes and eyes shrewd and smooth.

Even though Liu Heyu is a married woman, Tong's attitude is still respectful. Once the emperor and the ministers are all taken care of by the Liu family. Now the eldest lady is taking care of the shopkeepers who look down on women. The power in their hands will be emptied.

Become an idle person.

"Miss, something happened." Zhangguin Tong quickly said the matter, "At this time, Hong De from Jinyuzhai is still asking about where Lord Sun is going."

They are all doing business in Huai'an Mansion. Tong Zhanggui's house is clear, and the fat Zhanggui is intimate with Lord Sun's wife. On weekdays, there are things that Lord Sun comes to take care of when he has something to do with Jinyuzhai.

Of course, the fat shopkeeper is also a personal master. Every year, those who should be filial will be presented with both hands. Whether it is Lord Sun's colleagues or those constables and yamen runners, they will naturally take care of Jin Yuzhai's business more.

"Salt merchant Jin family?" Liu Heyu remembered and gently tapped the desktop with one hand, "I remember the Jin family wanted to cooperate with us in the first half of the year."

"Yes, I heard that the court had a new salt-making method that could reduce the price of salt by 90%. These salt merchants were anxious, and some of them thought it was nonsense. The head of the Jin family was a good at ease." Tong Zhanggui

I remember that the Jin family came to the second master of Jin and the younger brother of the head of Jin's family, but it was just that the negotiations were not reached.

As one of the four major salt merchants, the Jin family is rich and has some relationship with the officials of the court. Unfortunately, this relationship is maintained by silver. Once the salt price drops, the Jin family cannot do a business of selling salt.

, the relationship was broken.

The Jin family wanted to cooperate with the Liu family, saying that there was a way to make the Liu family wine, tea and fabrics become tributes. Unfortunately, the Liu family of the royal merchant did not lack money or relationships. As for the tribute, the Liu family did not have no way, but the big tree attracted the wind.

There is no need to add icing on the cake to eventually lead to a disaster. Of course, perhaps this is not the case, but the royal merchant Liu family really did not intend to compete with those businesses to grab this tribute.

"The head of the Jin family is just an old fox, but unfortunately his children." Liu Heyu's mind looked like Zhan Feiyu. Although the little girl was wearing plain clothes, she was a Yunjin that she might not be able to buy if she had money.

Besides, Zhan Feiyu's red lips and white teeth matched her bookish spirit. Anyone with a little brain knows that this little girl has a background, not to mention that she is on the second floor of Jinyuzhai. She dares to bully others with her power. I really don't know.

There is heaven beyond heaven, and there is someone beyond man.

"The girl from the Jin family is only fourteen or fifteen years old. She is so cute that she has grown up. It's normal for her to have a bigger temper. You can't compare with you, Miss." Zhanggui Tong smiled and flattered her. This is also the truth, "I'll listen."

It is said that the young master of the Jin family wants to become a disciple of the prefect Chu."

Liu Heyu thought for a moment, and thought of Zhan Feiyu who was still detained in the prison of the government office. Logically speaking, now that the Liu family has come forward to rescue the person, Zhan Feiyu can be regarded as a favor from the Liu family.

But when she thought of Zhan Feiyu's tough and cold-blooded style, and the two guards around her, if she didn't want to go to the prison, all the constables in Huai'an Prefecture would not be able to take action. I think Zhan Feiyu had another purpose.

"Shopkeeper Tong, go and deal with it. Let Lord Sun stay in Liujia Town for the past few days. As for the prefect Chu, since the wife of the Wu family has collected 500 taels of silver from the Jin family, the news will be completely concealed."

Liu Heyu smiled and picked up the teacup and drank the tea slowly. She wanted to see if she really entered the Huaian Prefecture prison. Will Zhan Feiyu regret that she was smart but was mistaken for being smart.

Although Zhangguin Tong couldn't figure out Liu Heyu's purpose, he didn't dare to hesitate at all, "Yes, Miss, I'll do it now."

Today is the day of funeral. Because there are too many people attending the funeral, the prefect Chu personally brought the officials of the government office and most of the constables and yamen runners to Liujia Town. After all, thousands of people gather together, and it is easy to have turmoil.

Something happened.

As for private matters, it is unknown whether the Prime Minister Chu contacted the Liu family by maintaining public security or other reasons.

I set off from Huai'an Prefecture before dawn. After a busy morning, Lord Sun was so tired. Fortunately, the funeral was over. I just waited for these people to leave Huai'an Prefecture and would be relaxed for a few days.

"Sir, the hot water is here." The servant outside the door whispered. After all, they were smoked by incense, candles, firecrackers and burning paper money all morning, and everyone had a smell.

With a creaking sound, Lord Sun opened the door and said, "Send it in."

...

The Liu family arranged a separate yard for the funeral relatives and friends in the north of the town, and the prefect Chu and others in the government office were also resting here temporarily.

"Sir." A constable walked over quickly, saluted to Master Chu and replied; "Mr. Sun accidentally fell while washing up, and the doctor said that his calf was broken."

"So serious?" Master Chu was surprised and got up and walked out the door, "You are leading the way in front."

After a while, not only the doctor was there, but Liu Hejin also came over. When he saw the arrival of the prefect Chu, he hurried over, "Master Chu, it's all my Liu family's inadequate hospitality, so please forgive me."

"Young Master doesn't have to do this, it's just an accident." The prefect Chu spoke loudly. Although it was because of the funeral that Master Sun came to Liujia Town, the injury was indeed an accident.

In the bedroom, the doctor was prescribing the prescription. Lord Sun was leaning half on the bed. When he saw the entrance of the prefect Chu, he quickly thought of getting up, but was stopped by the prefect Chu.

"Don't be too polite, worry about hurting his leg again." Master Chu pressed Lord Sun's shoulder to stop him from getting up, and turned to look at the old doctor who bowed beside him, "Young doctor asks you to get up, I wonder how Master Sun's leg is injured?"

Lord Sun was indeed unlucky for this fall. Because the water slippery on the ground not only broke his legs, but also injured the ligament on the inner side of the legs, which hurt the muscles and bones for 100 days. Lord Sun is best to rest in bed, if he is rashly rushing on the road.

, the injury is likely to worsen.

"Please rest assured Lord Chu, let Lord Sun recover from his injuries here. It just so happens that the doctor and medicinal materials are all complete." Liu Hejin hurriedly took over the conversation. Even though he was an old playboy, he knew how to deal with people, not to mention that he was the prefect of Chu and the Liu family.

Need to make good friends with officials.

"It's trouble." Prefect Chu nodded slightly to thank him, and said to Lord Sun: "You should also relax and return to the city after your injury is cured. If you have any letters, please take it back to your younger brother and sister."

"Thank you, sir." Lord Sun thanked repeatedly.

...

After He Sheng used the money, Ma Zitao simply bought everything He Nuan wanted. In less than half an hour, the cell was arranged like an inn room.

"Matou, it's okay to keep it like this? If the elders of this girl's family are found?" Wang Er looked at the three walls covered with light blue fabric, how much money would it cost.

Not only did the jailer who gave the silver given by the fat shopkeeper Jinyuzhai, each of them collected ten taels, not to mention that they also bought some of these things. In just half a day, each of them had twenty.

If you have more than two silver, you will almost get a year's salary.

Ma Laotou's face was a little serious, but Mrs. Wu personally told her about this matter. What can they do? She could only keep people in lockdown. As for how to keep them, it was their business. Even if she was lip service, Mrs. Wu would also

You can't come to the prison to check in person, as long as these people are not released.

"Okay, everyone is smart after collecting the money. Give whatever you want and don't offend people." Old Man Ma solemnly warned several prisoners, "The gods fight, and the mortals suffer! They can only have two heads."

Flattering.

In the cell, Zhan Feiyu smiled and looked at He Nuan and the coachman in the cell opposite, "This is to catch us all."

Originally, Zhan Feiyu and He Nuan were locked up. After He Sheng used the money to visit prison, he sent all the books Zhan Feiyu wanted and the four treasures of the study, but he couldn't leave after that.

"Miss, sit down." He Nuan prepared the bed and started tidying up the cabinet again. Fortunately, the incense burner was dyed, and the faint smell of sandalwood covered the unpleasant odor in the cell.

"A Nuan, you are so virtuous." Zhan Feiyu turned around and smiled. The walls were nailed with blue cloth, and the ground was swept clean. Although it was just a bamboo bed, it was covered with a quilt and could at least sleep.

Good sleep.

There were tables and chairs next to the bed. After all, they were still in the cell. Books, papers and four treasures in the study could only be placed on the table. The basins used by Zhan Feiyu, cloth towels and clothes, and the things they wanted to wear were placed in wooden boxes.

The wooden basin and cups can only be temporarily placed on the box cover.

When Old Man Ma knocked on several prison guards and came over with the food box himself, he saw Zhan Feiyu sitting at the table writing. Because he was sitting on a round stool, he could see the little girl's figure as if she was green pine.

The hand holding the pen shook slightly, accompanied by the faint fragrance of ink, Ma Zitou was really stunned for a moment. He did not forget to read and write while in prison. How strict is this tutor?

He Nuan walked to the prison door, took the food box, and warned coldly: "Don't say what shouldn't be said, don't ask what shouldn't be asked!"

After saying that, He Nuan stretched out his hand, and the palm of his palm was ten taels of silver ingots. Then, in the shocked gaze of Ma Laotou, He Nuan tightened his fingers, and the small silver ingot was actually pinched into a silver ball by her.

After suddenly coming to his senses, Ma Laotou said hurriedly: "I remember it, I will definitely not talk too much!"

"Okay, I'll send you a pot of hot water when I'm collecting the food box later, and then make a wooden barrel and make some cold water." He Nuan threw the silver that was pinched into a ball to Ma Laotou.

He Nuan looked at Zhan Feiyu who was copying the calligraphy, "Miss, can you eat it while it's hot?"

"There are two big characters." Zhan Feiyu continued to write, and everything about studying is not good at all. Not only did he delay time, but he did not have much homework at all.

Ma Laoton looked back and saw that the scholars in Huai'an Mansion were probably so hardworking, but a young girl of eight or nine years old was so serious about studying, Mrs. Wu was afraid that she would offend the noble man this time.

With the end of Liu Hefeng's funeral, the mourning people left one after another. Even if they wanted to get close to the Liu family of the imperial merchant, they could not be so anxious, as the food was too ugly.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley. Although Zhang Changsong was unhappy, he got off the carriage, "I really want to go there?"

"Changsong, we will all be in the imperial examination in the future and we will all be in the court as officials. Even if we cannot have a good relationship with Zhan Feiyu, we must not have a bad relationship." Qiu Dingsi patted Zhang Changsong's shoulder comfortably, who told Zhan Feiyu to have a

A good teacher, a grandson of the current dynasty, and the most trusted minister of the emperor.

Whenever the news of their feud with Zhan Feiyu spread, in the future, the examiner will definitely fail in order to curry favor with the scholar Gu. Even if he is lucky enough to be on the list, he will probably be sent to a remote place to be a small official.

"Changsong, Mr. Qiu is right. Besides, I think Miss Zhan is not a person who can get into trouble." Mr. Zhang agreed.

Although there was a troubles in the yard before, Mr. Zhang took care of the common affairs for Judge Zhang Tong. He still had the strength to look at people over the years. Zhan Feiyu's eyes were clear and honest, and he was a frank person at first glance, so they came to apologize.

Profit without any harm.

After knocking on the door for a long time, the inn finally heard the sound, "The guest living in the yard left last night, and the carriage and salute were gone."

"Leave?" Zhang Changsong was surprised, but he realized after thinking about it. Zhan Feiyu and Liu Hefeng had no friendship. She came to Huai'an Mansion just to take a trip for Qi Heng. It would be normal that she would leave now.

When Zhang Changsong and others left, the guy closed the door and looked at the yard. The girl who moved in before was really rich. She gave her 100 taels of silver, but she left after five days of residence, and she did not ask the shopkeeper to return the rest.

Fifty taels of

Three days later, Huai'an Mansion returned to peace, and the fat shopkeeper did not find Lord Sun again, but his expression became a little relaxed.

"Shopkeeper, Lord Sun hasn't come back yet?" The guy trotted over and earnestly poured a cup of tea for the fat shopkeeper. Although it was September, the sun was still burning at noon.

"Mr. Sun broke his leg and recovered from his injuries in Liujia Town. My girl went to take care of her." The fat shopkeeper initially wondered if someone was doing this on purpose, but then he thought about who dared to murder the imperial court official, and Mr. Sun fell

The legs are probably a coincidence.

"Where is the yamen?" The guy saw the fat shopkeeper put down his cup and quickly poured another cup of tea.

The fat shopkeeper has done his best these days, "I found Lord Dong again, and the little girl left the next day, and Xinglong Inn also checked in. The girl who broke our stuff before was quite famous. It is probably

I didn't want to cause trouble, so I left Huaian Mansion in the middle of the night. Zhao Datou, who was guarding the city gate, watched the two carriages leave, and I could finally have a safe sleep."

He was able to manage Jinyuzhai for many years, and the fat shopkeeper was also a smart person. Not only did he go to the prison cell to find the prison guard, but he also used his distant relationship with Lord Sun to find Dong's experience. Although he was an insignificant eighth-rank official, he was a mansion after all.

People from the yamen are more accurate in inquiring about information.
Chapter completed!