My uncle is Zhu Di

Chapter 81 The King of Han's Conspiracy

For the next ten days or so, Xu Qin did not go out. He just drew blueprints at home or listened to the two maids gossiping. Another reason was that the weather was cold, and Xu Qin really did not want to go out. It would be better for him to hide in his study and rest.

It’s less than half a month away from the Chinese New Year, and my family is starting to get busy with preparations for the New Year. While the weather is good, we’ve also started washing and cleaning to welcome the New Year.

Li was also very busy. In the past few days, she visited several marquis' houses, saying that she was going to build relationships, but in fact she was going to pick a future daughter-in-law. Although Empress Xu said that she would make the selection, as the future mother-in-law, she could not be without her own opinions. Therefore, Li was quite satisfied with the families she had seen, but she did not dare to make the decision on which family to choose, as that had to be decided by Empress Xu.

That day, Xu Qin was drawing a blueprint in the study. Li knocked on the door. Shiyue immediately went to open the door and found that it was Li. She quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Madam!"

"Yeah!" Li smiled and saw Xu Qin also stood up from his seat.

"Mom!" Xu Qin came out from his seat, took two quick steps, and came over to support his mother.

"Everyone go out." Li said with a smile. Shiyue and the maid behind Li also went out. Shiyue closed the door and stood guard outside.

Xu Qin helped Li sit down and asked with a smile, "Mother, what's wrong?"

"Did you know that the King of Han is back? He came back yesterday afternoon." Li said to Xu Qin.

After hearing this, Xu Qin smiled and said, "Come back if you want. It's no big deal. He is a prince. If His Majesty wants him to return to the capital, can we stop him? Besides, what can we do if the King of Han comes back? Can he dare to come to our door with a knife? Either don't come, or if he comes, at least bring some gifts, even though he is reluctant."

Li sighed, took Xu Qin's hand and said, "I'm not worried that he will deal with your father, I'm worried that he will take his anger out on you."

"I haven't gone out much recently. In the past twenty days, I have only been to the workshop three times and have been basically at home. Besides, what can I do if the King of Han is angry with me? It's just a fight. I'm not afraid of him." Xu Qin smiled and said indifferently. The King of Han didn't dare to kill him now, he just wanted to beat him up.

However, if it comes to fighting, I was definitely not the opponent of the King of Han three years ago. But now, if I fight with all my might, the King of Han will probably not end up well. I dare not say that I can win, but I can guarantee that I will not lose too badly. I can still do that. If he wants to beat me black and blue, the King of Han will probably end up in a similar situation.

"You, hey, Baoer, don't go out for a while. The New Year is less than half a month away. Don't cause trouble for your mother and just rest at home." Li said while pinching Xu Qin's cheek.

"Mom!" Xu Qin shouted in protest.

"What's wrong with pinching? You've really grown up, little brat." Li pinched him hard again before letting go.

At this moment, in the Prince of Han's Palace, Prince Zhao was speaking to a young man with a burly figure but a thin face.

"Aren't you going to your uncle's house? Your mother told you to visit your uncle." Prince of Zhao Zhu Gaosui asked with a smile while looking at Prince of Han Zhu Gaoxu.

"No, if I go, I'm afraid I won't be able to help but kill him. Uncle, I don't have such an uncle. If mother wasn't here, no one could stop me from killing him." Zhu Gaoxu said with a sneer, leaning back on the couch.

"But, big brother, I guess that my uncle will cause us a lot of trouble in the future. Now my uncle fully supports you. Besides, Shakyabao can make money. Your money is all from the army. Dad won't investigate you.

But big brother's money may come from Sakya Bao by then. Big brother, you can use the money to recruit those generals. Big brother can do that, and maybe you can get more.

I heard that a few days ago, my aunt went to the East Palace and sent 200,000 taels. According to the current income from spinning, weaving, and dyeing of the Shakyabao family, my eldest brother can get at least 700,000 taels of dividends every year. Adding other income, hehe, second brother, your income may not be as high as his. "Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui said to Han Wang with a smile.

After hearing this, the King of Han immediately sat up and looked at Zhu Gaosui suspiciously: "Third brother, do you think that my uncle's family deliberately bribed my eldest brother? Don't you know how to find evidence? Can you help my uncle?"

Zhu Gaosui smiled and said, "Dad already knew about this, how can I participate? Besides, this is just the beginning. If Shakyabao makes more money in the future, my eldest brother will be able to get more. By then, my second brother, you and I will be in danger."

Zhu Gaoxu stared at Zhu Gaosui. He knew his third brother well. There was something else to say: this kid had just that kind of personality. He liked to show off and had been like this since he was young.

Zhu Gaosui leaned towards Zhu Gaoxu and whispered, "There is a piece of news recently that I didn't dare tell Dad. Now many people have united and want to use Dad's hand to kill Shakyabao."

"How to do it?" Zhu Gaoxu immediately became interested. As long as he could take revenge on his uncle's family, he would be happy.

Zhu Gaosui immediately leaned over to Zhu Gaoxu's ear and whispered, then smiled and looked at Zhu Gaoxu. "Can it be done?" Zhu Gaoxu frowned and looked at Zhu Gaosui.

"It's possible. There are rumors outside now. All the merchant ships heading to Japan were swept away by the waves, and no one was left. This batch of goods is worth 7 million taels, with dozens of large ships and thousands of people. This matter was presided over by Xu Qin, and it was Xu Qin who proposed it. Who else should we kill if not him?" Zhu Gaosui said to Zhu Gaoxu with a smile.

"But it didn't capsize! If the ship had returned, could Shakyabao still be killed? You're overthinking it. I won't agree. Even if we want to kill him, it will take a year or two. Those merchant ships can take a year or two to return. Japan is not the West, and the journey is far. From Liaodong, or even via Korea, to Japan, it only takes ten days to go back and forth.

This batch of merchant ships has been on the road for more than 20 days. Counting the days, even if they are not returning now, it is almost time. When the merchant ships return, what else does Shakyabao need?" Zhu Gaoxu frowned and said to Zhu Gaosui, this method will not be able to borrow his father's knife.

"Hehe, second brother, there are rumors that the bastard Zhu Yunwen is now in Japan. The reason why Shakyabao suggested that our merchant ships go to Japan to sell goods is to support Zhu Yunwen, hehe!" Zhu Gaosui looked at Zhu Gaoxu with a smile.

Zhu Gaoxu immediately stood up and looked at Zhu Gaosui in surprise: "Good idea, good idea. If the old man knew this news, he would definitely not let Sakyabao go, even if my mother pleaded for him."

"Right! I haven't told the old man the news yet. I plan to wait until the fire gets a little more prosperous before telling him. Hehe!" Zhu Gaosui said very proudly.

"Well, you can add fuel to the fire." Zhu Gaoxu looked at Zhu Gaosui with a smile.

Zhu Gaosui then looked at Zhu Gaoxu.

"I heard that this time the goods are bought on credit? What do you think will happen if those merchants find out that the ship has capsized and the Weaving Bureau still has no money? And what about the people behind them?" Zhu Gaoxu asked Zhu Gaosui with a smile.

Zhu Gaosui's eyes lit up, he stood up and said, "I'll make the arrangements."

Zhu Gaoxu immediately stopped Zhu Gaosui and said, "Don't worry, let's discuss it again. Hehe, even if we don't kill Sakyabao this time, we will make him spit out all the money, especially the dyeing, spinning, and weaving. All of them must be spit out. If this happens, how can Big Brother have any money? Hahaha!"

"Great, second brother is very smart." Zhu Gaosui immediately gave Zhu Gaoxu a thumbs up.

Then the two of them discussed it for a while, and Zhu Gaosui left the Prince of Han's Palace.

At night, rumors began to spread outside. Many businessmen were very worried when they heard the rumors, especially when they heard that Xu Qin might have deliberately delivered the goods to Japan, and then killed those Ming people and intercepted the goods. They were even more worried. There were also rumors that the ship had capsized and all the goods were scattered in the sea. No matter which rumor it was, it made the businessmen worried.

Although the contract had been written before and the money was to be paid within half a year, the Weaving Bureau would have no money if the ships capsized. If they delivered the goods to the Weaving Bureau, they would be even more unlucky. The Jinyiwei might investigate them and accuse them of treason, which would be a big trouble.

Therefore, many merchants did not sleep well that night, and Xiao Ningyue was even more so. Xu Qin had not come to the weaving bureau in the past few days, and it was difficult for Xiao Ningyue to tell Xu Qin!
The next morning, Xiao Ningyue took a carriage to wait outside the Xu family dyeing workshop early, but by noon, Xu Qin had not come yet. Xiao Ningyue could only go to finish her lunch first. After calculating the time, Xiao Ningyue went to visit Xu Qin's house after noon.

"Young Master, Young Master, Xiao Ningyue is here. She said she wants to see you for something important." Shiyue pushed open the door of Xu Qin's study and said to Xu Qin, staring at Xu Qin with eyes that flickered, and it was obvious that she wanted to hear gossip.

"Xiao Ningyue is here? Okay, let her in." Xu Qin frowned. He didn't know what important matter Xiao Ningyue had. But since she said so, it would not be good if he didn't meet her. The key point was that he didn't want to go out. It was too cold. It was already the twelfth lunar month and the weather was freezing.

"Yes, young master! Hehe." Shiyue went out immediately.

Xu Qin put away his drawings and didn't want others to see them.

After a while, Shiyue brought Xiao Ningyue in. Xiao Ningyue entered Xu Qin's study and saluted Xu Qin first.

"Sit down, bring the tea!" Xu Qin nodded, pointed to the seat in front and said to Xiao Ningyue. Shiyue immediately arranged for the maid to bring the tea over and had no intention of leaving.

Now, a lot of maids and servants have been arranged to come to Xu Qin's courtyard. Among them, the maids are all very beautiful. They were specially selected by Li. Even if Shiyue and the others are unwilling, it is useless. What's more, they dare not express their unwillingness.

"Thank you, Mr. Xu." Xiao Ningyue sat down and said with a smile.

Xu Qin smiled and asked, "What happened? Why did you come to my house to ask for an audience?"

(End of this chapter)