From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Zhou Yuan didn't know what kind of family the Qu family was, but he could see that Qu Ling was very generous. Not only did he not care about the previous contract that he would only take a commission if there were more than 5,000 orders, but he also collected 80,000 taels of silver.

The key is that the silver note was given directly without any delay, and it was even prepared in advance.

This sincerity was here, which made people feel very comfortable.

As for why he agreed to go to Lin'an Prefecture, Zhou Yuan also had his own ideas.

As Zhao Jianjia said, a man standing in the world must always seek a future. It is necessary to maintain long-term cooperation with Mo Yunzhai. It is also necessary to get to know some people through Qu Ling and form his own social relationships.

This trip to Lin'an Prefecture is indeed necessary.

What's more, Zhou Yuan also wants to see how prosperous the ancient Hangzhou in this world is.

Is it like Liu Yong said, there are three autumn osmanthus and ten miles of lotus flowers.

However, I have to ask my father-in-law about the trip to Lin'an Prefecture.

As a native of this world and a top scholar in the imperial examination, my father-in-law should give corresponding suggestions.

"Lin'an Prefecture?"

Zhao Cheng touched his beard and asked in confusion: "It's good for you to go to Lin'an Prefecture. By the way, bring some things for me to visit my old friend."

Zhou Yuan said: "Father-in-law, what I mean is, do I need to pay attention to anything?"

Zhao Cheng thought for a moment before shaking his head and said: "Actually, there is nothing to pay attention to. When doing things, you can never satisfy everyone. No matter how much you pay attention, there will always be people who hate you and there will always be people who recognize you."

"In the face of this situation, we generally do what we like to do, that's enough."

"Specific human relationships, then You should take charge of it yourself. You don't need me to teach you this!"

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing and said, "Old Taishan has a lot of insights."

Zhao Cheng said, "But I have a request."

"What?"

"Bring Jianjia with you."

Zhao Cheng smiled and said, "Yuan'er, I don't want to get involved in the emotional issues of young people. You have your own lives, but she is your wife after all. Do you want to be incompatible with her forever? Get to know her better, and let her get to know you better."

"I will be very busy for a long time in the future, and I don't have the energy to worry about your affairs."

My father-in-law's opinion is also different. It's understandable. Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take Jianjia for a walk."

Zhao Cheng took a few steps closer and said in a low voice, "Yuan'er, tell me the truth, how much money did "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" make?"

Zhou Yuan subconsciously glared and said, "Father-in-law, how do you know everything?"

Zhao Cheng laughed and said, "Oh, with just these tricks of yours, who can you hide from? Isn't Yuan Yi Zhenren your Taoist name? Besides, you brought back several thousand taels of silver last time."

At this point, he raised his thumb and said, "But Yuan'er, I still have to sigh that your book is really good, it is the work of a master, and it is really admirable. Ah!"

Zhou Yuan said hurriedly: "Old Taishan, you are too kind. I just got a little bit of the talent of the top scholar under your guidance."

"Don't give me that!"

Zhao Cheng couldn't help laughing and said: "Your money should be useful, but you still have to support me with 5,000 taels. There is not much money at home. If I take another 5,000 taels from home, your mother-in-law will have to nag every day, which is annoying."

Zhou Yuan said immediately: "Father-in-law, you are too polite. I originally planned to give Old Taishan 10,000 taels of silver, but I haven't had time to exchange it yet."

Adding another 5,000 taels to Old Taishan is filial piety.

Zhou Yuan's money is indeed useful, but it won't take that much. Since Zhao Cheng asked, it must be a serious matter.

"Hahaha! So sensible!"

Zhao Cheng laughed out loud, his face full of joy, patted Zhou Yuan on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "A few people will come from Lin'an Prefecture the day after tomorrow, I have to meet them, in the officialdom, courtesy is very important, so it costs some money."

"When you go to Lin'an Prefecture, you can use these people."

See! This is the political wisdom of my father-in-law.

Zhou Yuan admired him for being well versed in flexibility and human relations when he just entered the official career, and at the same time he could stay clean, do practical things, and talk about faith.

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "I understand. I will send the banknotes to the government office tomorrow morning."

"By the way, father-in-law, how tense is the family extermination case? Have you found anything?"

Zhao Cheng smiled and said, "The clues are so detailed that it is only a matter of time to find out. Don't worry. The protagonist has not arrived yet. Thinking about settling the accounts will easily lead to trouble."

"You'd better not get involved in this matter. It's not easy to get out of the vortex once you get into it."

Zhou Yuan said, "Then the last question is, what kind of family is the Jinling Qu family?"

Zhao Cheng was stunned and asked in confusion, "YouHow did you get involved with that place again? "

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "The girl from the Qu family is behind Mo Yun Zhai."

Zhao Cheng suddenly realized, "Oh, so you went to Lin'an Prefecture to do business, haha! The ancestor of the Qu family had the merit of following the dragon. Now the head of the family is Qu Shuyuan, who holds the honorary position of the Prince's Junior Teacher and the Grand Master of Jinling Academy. He is a great scholar of the time and has a very high reputation. "

"If you build a good relationship with the girl from the Qu family, your future will be much easier."

Zhou Yuan was about to speak, but Zhao Cheng waved his hand and said, "That's all I have to say. Don't ask more questions. You can't become a fat man in one meal. You have to think and digest many things slowly to keep a clear mind."

"You only need to remember one thing."

Zhou Yuan said seriously, "Please teach me, father-in-law."

Zhao Cheng said, "Don't forget to send me money tomorrow. "

Looking at his father-in-law walking out of the pavilion, Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing. Old Taishan was quite humorous.

With such an elder at home, Zhou Yuan felt much more at ease when doing things.

But when he returned to the room and was about to go to bed, Ziyuan opened the door and hurried in.

"Son-in-law! The master is here!"

"Ah?"

Zhou Yuan quickly got up and said in surprise: "What does Old Taishan mean? What's the big deal?"

At this moment, Zhao Cheng had already walked in and said: "Ziyuan, go and rest, I'll talk to Yuan'er."

"Yes."

Ziyuan quickly left the room and closed the door.

Zhao Cheng's face was extremely serious. He took a deep breath, as if he was adjusting his mood.

Zhou Yuan said: "What's the big deal? "

In his impression, his father-in-law was always calm and confident, and he had never been so nervous.

Zhao Cheng's next sentence made Zhou Yuan completely confused.

"Yuan'er, the case of exterminating the family has been investigated. What they transported was armor!"

What level of prohibited items is armor? Touching it will be a capital crime! Moving it will lead to the annihilation of the family!

The laws of the Jin Dynasty are strict, especially in terms of military supplies, which are strictly managed.

And what is the most important thing among military supplies? It must be armor!

The theft of swords is not terrible. Even if hundreds of people hold swords, it is impossible to achieve anything. At most, they will gather in the mountains and become bandits.

There are many sects in the world, with as many as hundreds of people, holding swords and weapons.

But armor is different. Wearing this thing on the body and matching it with a sword will make you invincible!

Zhou Yuan hurriedly said: "How much is lost! "

Zhao Cheng said: "Five large carts, 240 sets!"

"Hiss!"

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. 240 sets of armor, this is enough to capture a small county.

This is a crime of treason, and the whole family will be exterminated!

Which bastard is so brave to do such a stupid thing!

And the next moment, Zhou Yuan reacted and glared: "Father-in-law, do you mean... Wusheng Sect?"

Zhao Cheng said in a deep voice: "This is the key! What do they want to do with these armors!"

"Yunzhou, I'm afraid something big is going to happen!"

This made Zhou Yuan feel cold all over.

Secular rules are nothing more than a mess.

But if he has to use a knife, he can't stand it.

With his little skill, it's no problem to beat seven or eight strong men, but if it's a knife-wielding warrior wearing armor, it's difficult to beat one, and running away is the way to save his life.