The whole family died tragically? The eldest daughter is the most powerful in the capital after her

The shopkeeper of the Wu family turned pale instantly. Although he wanted to explain, he knew that all his excuses would be useless at this moment.

His legs felt slightly weak, but he had to follow them under the urging of the yamen runners.

Not only that, the Merchants Bureau also directly sealed off the Wu family's clothing shop and hung a large seal on the door of the shop. The once bustling shop now became deserted.

The onlookers were talking about it, some were whispering, some were pointing and talking, and many people felt that the Wu family might be in trouble this time.

The Merchants Bureau only took away the shopkeeper of the Wu family, but did not arrest Mrs. Wu directly. This was to leave a warning to the Wu family.

Tell them that if they want to resolve the matter, they should immediately find someone to negotiate with the Merchants Bureau.

When the waiter saw this scene, he was so frightened that he lost his mind.

He hurried to the Wu family, rushed into the inner house, and breathlessly reported: "Madam, something terrible has happened! The clothing store has been closed, and the shopkeeper has been taken away by the Merchants Bureau!"

Mrs. Wu was sitting in the hall. When she heard the news, her face turned pale as paper. The teacup in her hand fell to the ground with a "bang", splashing tea everywhere.

Her legs went weak and she could barely stand, and she lost her composure.

"What? The clothing store is closed?" Mrs. Wu's voice trembled, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

The waiter nodded and said hurriedly, "Yes, ma'am! The officials from the Merchants Bureau came and took the shopkeeper away. They also closed the shop, saying that we were driving up prices, disrupting the market, and creating panic. Ma'am, please think of a solution!"

Mrs. Wu felt a black screen in front of her eyes and almost fainted.

She held on to the table with one hand, her heart pounding wildly. She had never expected things to develop to such a serious level.

The Wu family has been doing business in the capital for many years. If their shop were to be closed down, the consequences would be disastrous.

Her voice was trembling as she forced herself to calm down: "Quick, quick, go and get the master back! This matter is very serious, he must handle it immediately."

The servants of the Wu family were suddenly in a panic and hurriedly sent people to find Lord Wu.

When Lord Wu learned that the clothing store was closed, he felt a sharp pain in his heart.

This incident came suddenly. He raised the price according to the normal market price, but he did not expect that it would lead to the closure of the Merchants Bureau.

What made him even more headache was that the shopkeeper had been taken away, and the situation was probably more complicated than he had imagined.

Lord Wu hurried home, suppressed his irritation, and said to Madam Wu: "Madam, it's not just the problem of the Merchants Bureau. I also heard the rumors outside."

"Now, all the dignitaries and wealthy ladies in the capital have turned to Zheng's clothing store. Zheng's supply of goods seems to be endless. Not only are the prices low, but the goods are also abundant. It has completely replaced our clothing store."

When Mrs. Wu heard this, her eyes widened in surprise: "Zheng family? How could the Zheng family have so much inventory? Even if they stockpiled the goods last year, there is no way they could have such a huge supply!"

Lord Wu nodded and analyzed calmly: "You are right. I didn't believe it at first. But when I think about it carefully, it's too coincidental. Both of our companies run clothing stores. Even if there is inventory, there can't be such a big difference. The Zheng family can actually supply continuously, and the price is much lower than ours. It's totally unreasonable. The most suspicious thing is that our clothing store's goods were frequently purchased crazily. I now suspect that those who bought our goods were probably sent by the Zheng family."

Mrs. Wu's face turned even paler when she heard this, and she asked anxiously, "So, the Zheng family has been digging our roots? They first hoarded goods like crazy, and then took advantage of our price increase and the closure of the Merchants Bureau to snatch customers with low prices? This... is this a trap set by the Zheng family?"

Lord Wu nodded helplessly: "This may not be a trap, but the Zheng family did seize the opportunity. They took advantage of our price increase and maliciously suppressed us."

After hearing this, Mrs. Wu clutched her sleeves tightly with both hands, her expression full of fear and anxiety: "Master, what should we do now? The clothing store has been closed and the shopkeeper has been arrested. Are we just going to watch the Zheng family suppress us?"

Lord Wu was silent for a moment, his brows furrowed, and he was extremely anxious.

At this point, the Wu family has fallen into an extremely unfavorable situation. If they do not take prompt action, the Wu family's reputation and business may very well collapse completely.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "The most urgent matter is that we cannot let the situation deteriorate any further."

"The most important thing now is to talk to Mr. Zheng. We can't let things develop maliciously. As long as we can stabilize our position, there is still a glimmer of hope."

Afterwards, Lord Wu said in a deep voice: "You go find the wife of Duke Wen. If this matter is to be handled in a low-key manner, she must come forward. The wife of Duke Wen has some connections in the Merchants Bureau. As long as she is willing to help, she can naturally rescue the shopkeeper."

Madam Wu nodded. Although she was a little nervous, she also understood the influence of Duke Wen's wife, so she immediately began to make arrangements.

She was about to get up and leave when Lord Wu added, "Also, the clothing store is temporarily closed for repairs."

Hearing this, Mrs. Wu's face changed, and she looked reluctant: "Master, close the door?"

She was still not happy: "It's the time for clothing stores to make money. Winter is coming and everyone is buying cotton-padded clothes and coats. If we close the store, won't we miss a great opportunity? We can still make a lot more money during this period!"

After hearing her words, Lord Wu's face suddenly turned livid.

He slammed the table and angrily scolded: "Is money all you think about? You have a lot of hair but little knowledge. You only know how to make money all day long, but you don't know that protecting yourself is the most important thing right now! This is a major event related to the future of the Wu family. Are you still thinking about that little bit of money?"

Mrs. Wu was frightened by Lord Wu's roar, her face turned pale instantly, and the handkerchief in her hand almost fell to the ground.

She raised her head timidly, not daring to say another word, with a hint of panic in her eyes.

Seeing her expression like this, Lord Wu's anger eased a little, and his tone softened a little, but he was still serious: "Right now, the situation of the clothing store is very critical, and the closure of the Merchants Bureau is no joke."

"If we continue to open the door, things may get worse and worse, and even cause more trouble. Our Wu family is still at the center of the storm. Do you think you can still do business well? I'm afraid you can only earn money but not spend it."

Mrs. Wu was stunned by his words. After thinking for a moment, she finally realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly lowered her head and said, "Master, I understand. I was confused."

Lord Wu finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that her attitude had softened.