After I became a passerby, I saved the villain's family

That night.

Except for Jiang Ruoli, the entire family of the Duke of Zhenguo gathered in the front hall.

Duke Jiang looked at Jiang Ci Jin with a serious expression.

"Third brother, have you thought it through?"

According to my daughter, the third son’s trip to the south of the Yangtze River is full of dangers and his life may be in danger.

Jiang Ci Jin nodded heavily.

The industry in Jiangnan is not only the result of the hard work of my maternal ancestors, but also supports a large number of people.

If the smuggling of salt broke out, not only would my grandparents' family go bankrupt, but those workers who had worked for the Xie family since childhood would also have nowhere to go.

What's more, he couldn't just watch the merchants in Jiangnan being innocently implicated in this matter.

He is a businessman, but he also has his own conscience.

Even though he knew that this trip was dangerous, he couldn't just sit there and do nothing.

"Dad, Mom, I have decided that I must go to Jiangnan."

Jiang Ci Jin made up his mind.

Duke Jiang sighed silently.

Mrs. Jiang felt very sad and wiped her eyes with a handkerchief.

"Third brother, second brother supports you!"

Jiang Ci'an patted Jiang Ci Jin's shoulder heavily.

He knew that this matter involved the third prince and concerned court officials, and was of great importance.

At present, they do not have enough evidence. Reporting the matter rashly will definitely arouse suspicion from many parties and make the Third Prince alert. It will probably be difficult to find evidence later.

The third brother is familiar with the commercial affairs in the Jiangnan area and can investigate this matter secretly.

Therefore, only the third brother can take the risk.

Seeing Madam Jiang's sad expression, Jiang Ci'an spoke to comfort her, "Don't worry too much, mother. I will send more people to secretly protect Third Brother."

Mrs. Jiang nodded. That was all she could do.

"Remember, you must protect yourself over there. If you find any danger, save your life first. Do you understand?" Jiang Ci Yan warned.

"I understand, big brother." Jiang Ci Jin replied.

The family fell silent again, with sorrow in their hearts.

"Madam, the young lady is here." Madam Xu came in and said.

The family quickly adjusted their expressions and put smiles on their faces again.

Jiang Ruoli walked into the room.

She paused, feeling a different atmosphere than usual.

"Li'er is here." Mrs. Jiang said with a smile.

"Mom, are you crying?"

Jiang Ruoli keenly noticed a little red in the corner of Mrs. Jiang's eyes.

"No, mother is just a little sleepy."

Mrs. Jiang yawned lightly in panic.

Jiang Ruoli looked at Jiang Cijin, he still looked nonchalant.

"Third brother, are you going to Jiangnan?"

The smile on Jiang Ci Jin's face paused, then returned to normal.

"Go, why not? You'd be a fool not to make money."

Jiang Ci Jin spoke with a playful smile.

Jiang Ruoli took a deep breath.

She knew it!

Even if she knew the plot in advance, she couldn't stop the original characters from following their predetermined paths.

In this case...

"Third brother, I'll go with you."

"What did you say?!"

Jiang Ci Jin's expression changed instantly.

"no!"

"I'm going there to make money, what are you going to do with me?"

Jiang Cijin's tone was stern rarely.

"I, I'll go with you. I haven't been to Jiangnan yet..."

Jiang Ruoli knew it would be difficult for her to convince the family, but she had to go.

"Oh, just let me go. I'm almost suffocating staying at home all the time."

"Li'er, stop messing around!"

"I'm not messing around!"

The other members of the Jiang family looked at Jiang Ruoli with disapproval.

Seeing them like this, Jiang Ruoli became extremely anxious.

【Just let me go! 】

[I know the cause and effect of the matter, and I can help the third brother avoid danger! ]

The Jiang family members looked at each other.

What Li'er said makes sense.

Duke Jiang thought over and over again.

"Girl, do you really want to go?"

Jiang Ruoli nodded vigorously.

"My daughter has never been far away from home. She wants to visit Jiangnan."

"Okay, Daddy agrees that you can go." Jiang Guogong said.

"Master!" Mrs. Jiang exclaimed.

Jiang Ruoli's face was filled with joy.

"Thank you, daddy!"

Duke Jiang gently patted Madam Jiang's hand, signaling her not to worry.

"But Daddy has only one request. Nothing can happen to you and your third brother. You must come back safely."

Duke Jiang's tone was very serious.

Jiang Ruoli's heart trembled.

This is what she cares about most.

"Dad, I know."

-

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Xiao Yujing looked at the "Petition of All People" in his hand.

Emperor Chengren sat at the top with a gloomy expression.

At this time, there were only the father and son in the hall.

"Jing'er, what do you think about this matter?" Emperor Chengren asked in a deep voice.

Xiao Yujing pondered for a moment.

"Father, Yangping County is responsible for the supply of official salt in the Jiangnan area. Although the demand is high, the Yangping County salt field has abundant production and has been operating normally for many years without any overproduction."

Emperor Chengren narrowed his eyes slightly.

"You mean Wei Kangyuan didn't just exploit the salt workers?"

Xiao Yujing nodded.

"I think there is something else going on here."

The supply of official salt is normal and there is no need for overproduction.

As for where the extra salt went, we have to go there and see for ourselves.

Emperor Chengren pondered for a while and looked at Xiao Yujing.

"In your opinion, who should I send to investigate this matter?"

Xiao Yujing took a step forward and said, "I am willing to follow your orders and go."

"No." Emperor Chengren frowned tightly.

"Father," Xiao Yujing said calmly, "I grew up in the palace and have never left Kyoto. If this continues, I will not be able to understand the people's feelings and truly sympathize with them."

"I beg Your Majesty to allow me to thoroughly investigate the Yangping County case."

Emperor Chengren looked at the future emperor in front of him.

At this moment he finally realized deeply that his Jing'er had grown up.

He can stand on his own and even protect his father from the wind and rain.

Emperor Chengren let out a long sigh of relief.

"I understand."

"Your Highness, listen to my orders. I order you to go to Yangping County in secret and thoroughly investigate the case of Wei Kangyuan persecuting the salt workers. Make sure you find out everything."

"Anyone who dares to obstruct the investigation will be dealt with according to the rules!"

"Thank you, father, for your grace." Xiao Yujing bowed deeply.

"Jing'er, you must protect yourself no matter what." Emperor Chengren said worriedly.

"My son understands."

Early the next morning.

Jiang Ruoli got up early and packed her things.

When I turned around, I saw Fuguo and Yuanxin standing beside me.

Fuguo's eyes were filled with tears.

"What's going on?" Jiang Ruoli was startled.

"Miss, you really can't take Fuguo with you?" Fuguo said pitifully.

She was really worried about the young lady going out alone.

Besides, she has never been to Jiangnan...

Jiang Ruoli smiled helplessly.

This time, she and her third brother only brought one servant, Fuping, with them. Fuping was a skilled fighter and could protect them.

"We didn't have enough time to prepare this time. Can I take you to Jiangnan to have fun next time?"

As he spoke, he reached out and wiped the tears from Fuguo's eyes.

Yuan Xin on the side took out a small blessing bag and put it in Jiang Ruoli's hand.

"Miss, this is the amulet I got from the temple. Please carry it with you for safety."

"Okay, thank you Yuan Xin."

What the heroine gave must be good stuff!

Jiang Ruoli put away the amulet.

After putting all the luggage on the carriage, Jiang Ruoli and Jiang Ci Jin set off for Jiangnan under the eager gaze of their family.

The carriage had just left the city and stopped not long after it started.

"What's wrong, third brother?" Jiang Ruoli asked.

"Pick someone up."

After Jiang Ci Jin finished speaking, he turned around and got off the carriage.

The sound of two people talking could be heard outside.

After a while, Jiang Ci Jin opened the car door.

Just as Jiang Ruoli was about to speak, she saw a white jade figure stepping in.

"Your Highness?"

Jiang Ruoli was shocked.