The salt merchants just complained that salt was extremely profitable and there were too many people wanting to get a piece of the pie, and they were not lying.

The imperial court couldn’t do anything about the private salt, let alone Mu De’an?

The officials from the capital were unfamiliar with the place and did not understand the situation, so they spoke rashly. The result can be imagined.

Seeing Mu De'an's embarrassed appearance, Tang Mo felt a little sympathy. With a look from Xin An, he stood up and walked out under Tang Gang's puzzled gaze. After a while, his voice was heard coming from outside the main hall of the government office.

"I'm late, young master."

He walked in with a smile, and Xin Kuande proudly introduced him to everyone, "Everyone, this is my son-in-law, the second son of Weiyuan Marquis's Mansion."

"So it's Mr. Tang, I've heard of your great name for a long time."

"I often hear Boss Xin mention the Second Young Master, and he always speaks with a sense of self-esteem. Today I see that the Second Young Master is indeed a talented person, with a noble and elegant bearing. If I had such a son-in-law, I would be even more proud than Boss Xin."

"Hahaha, it's a pity that we don't have this blessing. It's hard to find a son-in-law as talented as the Second Young Master. Boss Xin is the lucky one..."

Everyone complimented Tang Mo, and Tang Mo happily bowed his hands, "You are too polite, my father-in-law and I are like father and son. In the eyes of my father, I am an excellent son, and you are no less capable."

"My father-in-law said that the salt merchants in Huaijiang are all upright, loyal to the emperor and patriotic. I have seen you all today and I think you are really kind."

The salt merchants all laughed, and Tang Mo laughed again: "My father caught a cold yesterday and has a splitting headache today. I heard that Doctor Mu will summon the bosses today. What do you say?"

Mu De'an, whose face flushed with ashamed anger and resentment, did not speak. He had already lost face today and he wished these salt merchants could be more powerful so that Tang Mo could also be embarrassed. Only then would he feel better.

Boss Huang's expression suddenly changed. With a bitter face, he told them about their sufferings, "Second Master, you know that we are loyal to the court. We are really... unable to do it."

Everyone agreed, and Mudan felt strangely much more comfortable.

Tang Mo still smiled and said, "Before coming here, the emperor specially summoned my father and me, saying that he had also met the salt merchants in Huaijiang. The Yao family and the Xin family are both salt merchants who can help the emperor. This shows that the salt merchants in Huaijiang are not bad either."

"In the past few years, when the imperial court was in trouble, merchants in Huaijiang generously donated money to help the imperial court overcome the difficulties and saved many people. The emperor remembers this in his heart."

The salt merchants nodded one after another, thinking that the second young master's words were pleasant to the ear. They could not stop the court from asking for money, but if they wanted to pay, there must be a set of rules, and they could not just agree to pay just because someone asked.

Tang Mo smiled and looked at everyone. "The emperor specifically ordered my father and I to treat you with courtesy when we arrive at Huaijiang. Look, my father is still thinking about this matter even though he is ill. He ordered me to run a trip and host a banquet for you in Ziwei Garden in the city in two days. You must come and show up."

"You all can rest assured. The emperor knows that it is not easy for you to make money. He is very considerate of you. Even if he wants you to work hard, it will not be in vain. Don't treat this as a Hongmen Banquet."

The bosses understood what I meant.

"Second Master, this is really too polite."

The second master of the Yao family said to everyone, "The Marquis and the second son have been ordered to come to our Huaijiang River. Shouldn't our Salt Industry Chamber of Commerce show its hospitality? How can we let the Marquis spend money?"

"Ziwei Garden is owned by my Yao family. Please give me this favor, Second Young Master, and let me arrange the banquet the day after tomorrow."

Everyone agreed, and Tang Mo finally accepted after refusing twice, saying with a smile: "Doctor Mu is young and promising, and he dare not slack off as he is under the emperor's grace. He is a little anxious today. How about we drink a few more glasses at the banquet later?"

Everyone smiled and nodded. Mu De'an's face turned pale and blue, but at this point he could only endure his dissatisfaction. Seeing those merchants vying to invite Tang Mo to have a drink, as if he was some kind of hot commodity, he felt even more uncomfortable.

Tang Gang looked at Xin An, "Did you and the second brother discuss this?"

Xin An stood up and said, "My husband and I always have to share our father's worries."

"Everything has its own way and method. In fact, it is more suitable for my husband to deal with those salt merchants. Father, you have also seen it."

“With ease.”

Tang Gang admitted this, and had admitted it a long time ago, that the second brother was very good at making friends.

"Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Xin An smiled and said, "Father, you are our backbone. Your husband does the most tiring work. When it comes to the most critical moment, you still cannot do without your father."

"We'll discuss the details tomorrow."

Tang Gang also stood up and left through the back door of the government office.

When she returned to the Xin family, many people had already come. Mrs. Xin said that all the members of the Xin family had come, and these people wanted to greet Xin An when they saw her. Xin An hurriedly stopped them. They should have been very familiar faces, but they looked a little blurry to her at the moment, and she could not even remember some of their names.

"We are all family, why be so polite? Just keep things the same as before."

Then he introduced Tang Gang beside him, "This is my father-in-law, Marquis Weiyuan. Everyone should pay respect to him."

The clan members came forward one after another. According to the past, Tang Gang should have acted like a marquis, but the ease with which Tang Mo handled things just now suddenly flashed through his mind, and his face was immediately filled with smiles. "No need to be polite, no need to be polite."

"Well, you are all well too. Are you feeling well?"

"Your Xin family is good at educating girls. The second daughter-in-law married into the Marquis's mansion. The old lady in the mansion loved her very much. She is filial and sensible..."

Seeing him greeting everyone with a smile and saying polite words, Xin An chuckled. Wouldn't it be good at speaking if he lowered his posture?

After Xin Kuan and Tang Mo came back, the mansion became more lively, especially at the dinner table. Tang Gang still had to take into account the dignity of the Marquis, but Tang Mo could not care less and followed Xin to arrange the seniority. Most of the people present today were elders, holding wine glasses with smiles on their faces, and auspicious words flowed out like water.

"Second uncle, I wish you good health and no hardship, and that our family can add to the family tree every year."

Old people like to have many children and grandchildren, and my second uncle was very happy.

"I wish Uncle San will be as strong as a tiger and have endless money"

He was helping Xin Kuan manage the family business, so naturally he liked money.

"Uncle, don't rest. Once you drink the wine, you will be rich and prosperous. Once you drink the wine, you will have a long and prosperous future."

The two men clinked their glasses together, making a crisp sound. Tang Mo said, "The clink of glasses is worth a ton of gold."

"Hahahaha, Xiaomo, you are quite good at speaking. You must be naturally gifted or you must have practiced a lot."

The Xin family all looked at their son-in-law with a smile, and were extremely satisfied. Xin Huan said proudly, "My brother-in-law is the deputy commander of the Northern Ya Army. From high-ranking officials to the common people, there is nothing he can't handle. My brother-in-law is quite capable. My brother-in-law..."

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