The Royal Merchant of the Red Chamber

The three members of the Xue family came back together with a guard of honor in the palace.The mighty group of people is very eye-catching.As soon as we arrived at the gate of Rongguo Mansion, Mingyan, who had been waiting for a long time, rushed over immediately, and said in a low voice, "I have seen Mrs. Xue, I have seen Mrs. Xue, I have seen Mrs. Xue. Our second master asked me to guard the door. The people in the Prince's Mansion of Nan'an County are making a fuss, so don't go in when you come back."

Seeing this, Xue Pan was a little moved no matter what.Immediately asked with a smile: "If we don't go back, what will you do?"

Mingyan smiled flatteringly and said: "So that the uncle knows, our second master said that although the ancestor is old, he still has his prestige, and the four kings and eight princes are all connected. The Nan'an concubine does not dare to be too arrogant. You Just go out and hide for a while."

Xue Pan's affection for Jia Baoyu rose in a straight line.Although I still don't agree with him as a big man who wants to hide when he encounters a problem, at least Jia Baoyu is thinking of himself this time.only--

Xue Pan patted Mingyan's shoulder with a light smile, and said to him: "Go back and tell your second master, I appreciate his kindness. But they are just two shrews with shallow eyes and no rules. Don't avoid him."

After saying that, everyone in the Xue family gave Li Deyu some courtesy, and then Shi Shi ran into the gate of Rongguo Mansion.Only Mingyan was left shouting anxiously outside. "Uncle Xue, Uncle Xue—"

In the past, the bustling Rongguo Mansion was completely silent, the little girls and the women who had nothing to do stayed in the courtyard and stood far away, and the madam's hoarse shouts could be vaguely heard in the main hall.

"...There is no law of the king, but a vulgar merchant, dare to bully our Nan'an County Palace. Now that he has offended the Holy One, he deserves it—"

"Whose old bitch doesn't like it anymore, she ran here and barked!" Xue Pan yelled shyly outside, only to hear the roar inside stop abruptly.After a while, Concubine Nan'an, dressed in heavy make-up, rushed out in three steps at a time.Regardless of his identity, he pointed at Xue Pan and cursed: "You little bastard, you dare to appear in front of the old man. Today I will—"

"Image, image, pay attention to image, okay?" Xue Pan shook his head and sighed, "Everyone is a civilized person, don't be so shrewd and swearing at the streets, it's simply out of style!"

Inside, Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang, who were holding back their stomachs, pursed their lips and snickered.Immediately, he was worried about the safety of Xue's family.

Sure enough, Concubine Nan'an became more and more angry when Xue Pan said that.After taking a few deep breaths, he calmed down, and immediately said with a sneer: "Hmph, what a noble family our Nan'an County Palace is, and I don't care about the length of time with you. Your Majesty is a sensible person, and he knows that our Nan'an Prince's Mansion is so noble. The nobles of the Prince's Mansion have reprimanded and guarded our Palace. I don't care about the faults of villains. The three of you, the Xue family, just need to kneel down in front of our Nan'an County's Palace and openly admit your mistakes, and I'll make the big things smaller—"

"Reprimand?" Xue Pan blinked, pretending to be blank and said, "What reprimand, why don't I know?"

"Stop pretending, it's all spread now." Princess Nan'an endured for a long time and finally couldn't bear it and said: "Your Xue family was reprimanded by the Holy One for offending our Nan'an Palace, and you Xue Pan was even handed down by the Holy One. You can’t get out of bed because of the beating, everyone in the imperial city knows about this matter, even if you hide it, it’s useless. It’s better to obediently bow your head and admit your mistake, plead guilty, and hope that our Nan’an Palace will be magnanimous.”

Saying that, he glanced at Xue Baochai with contempt again, and said: "A vulgar merchant is a vulgar merchant. Even if you are given a chance to climb the dragon and become a phoenix, you don't have the ability to get into their eyes. You are not out now .I just advise you for your own good, stay away from the king of Beijing in the future. Everyone wants to climb this high branch, and we have to see if you have the fate."

Once Xue Baochai entered the palace, she was vaguely doomed for life.Now is the time when the spring breeze is proud, so I don't care about the sharp teeth of Nan'an princess.Immediately, he hooked the corners of his mouth indifferently, smiled gracefully, and said in his mouth: "I, Xue Baochai, have always been safe and orderly. It has always been very good, so don't bother the princess."

"You——" Princess Nan'an's face was turned pale by the sarcasm, and she was about to speak harshly when she heard Concubine Nan'an cough lightly twice, and quickly suppressed the words from her mouth, and said with a sneer: "Sharp teeth, sharp mouth, I'll see how long you can last."

Xue Baochai raised the corners of her lips disapprovingly, but did not answer.Unexpectedly, when Nan'an Princess saw this, she thought that Xue Baochai was afraid and wanted to make an inch of her mouth, but Xue Pan lazily blocked her.

"I said it's no wonder you can't get married at the age of eighteen or nineteen. It's because of this personality." Xue Pan snorted and said with a smile: "That's right, life is a family and everything is happy. Who wants to live a sweet life I will marry a mourner like you. You have no chastity and shame, and you can't tell the difference between your eyebrows... Tsk tsk!"

Xue Pan shook his head and didn't say anything else.

When Nan'an County Master saw Xue Pan, he would think of the embarrassment that day, and now he heard Xue Pan's repeated sarcasm, and couldn't help being furious.Just as he was about to reprimand him, he was grabbed by Concubine Nan'an.

"Eloquence will only make your life more difficult in the future. Now that you have disliked the Holy Majesty, you have offended our Nan'an County Palace. Do you think you can still gain a foothold in the capital?" Princess Nan'an smiled contentedly, "I told you a long time ago that our Nan'an Palace is a well-known king with a different surname because of his military exploits. If our ancestors hadn't fought bloody battles back then, there might not have been a Great Yong Dynasty! How could the Holy Majesty do it because of a little boy?" The merchants refuted our face. Now you have suffered the consequences—”

"Hey!" Xue Pan sighed with a headache, and said in a sad voice, "It's really difficult to understand people's language. How many times have I told you that our family has not been reprimanded, why don't you believe it?"

Without waiting for Concubine Nan'an to continue talking.Xue Pan respectfully stepped aside, and invited Li Deyu and his party into the main hall.When Princess Nan'an saw Li Deyu holding the imperial decree, her expression changed suddenly.

Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang also stood up immediately.The daughters-in-law of the younger generation didn't know the strangeness of it, but Jiamu, an old man, was also an imperial wife who had entered the palace to receive rewards, so she naturally recognized the chief eunuch who was most useful to the emperor.Now, with the support of the mandarin duck, he walked to Li Deyu with a smile and greeted him: "Isn't this Mr. Li, what wind blows you to our house? It's so radiant, so radiant!"

Li Deyu was still very polite to the four princes and eight princes of the older generation. After all, when the emperor was in power, he relied most on these heroes.Except for a few people who are out of tune, most of the rest are very winking.For example, the Old Madam Shi in front of him, he also has a two-point impression.Now that everyone is familiar with each other, it will be easy to handle things.Li Deyu was happy to be a favor, and immediately said cheerfully: "Of course it's a good thing!"

So he held up the imperial decree and stood facing the south.

Because this is Rongguo Mansion, not Xue Pan's own home.So the following matters are all arranged by Jia Mu alone.Set up the incense table as quickly as possible, and kneel down to receive the imperial edict.

Li Deyu glanced at the two concubines of Nan'an who were still standing blankly beside him, smiled coldly, and issued the imperial edict without reasoning.

It’s also easy to understand, the central idea is that the Xue family was granted the title of Marquis due to meritorious service, and further, the good news that the Marquis position can be hereditary.It neither revealed that the reason for hereditary inheritance was because Xue Pan flattered the emperor, nor did it mention the title of "Living Treasure".However, Xue Pan still felt that it was worth it seeing the blue and red faces of the two concubines of Nan'an.

After respectfully thanking Xie En for accepting the decree, the Rongguo Mansion, the Xue family, and the Lin family were all beaming and laughing.Mother Jia arranged a few tables for herself and invited Li Deyu to stay for a drink.Li Deyu also understood the honor of the Xue family after the events in the Qiankun Palace, anyway, there was nothing to do afterwards, so he just pushed the boat and stayed.During the banquet, Xue Pan had a lot of good words to mention, so there is no need to elaborate.

When everyone came back to their senses, they found that the people from the Prince's Mansion of Nan'an County had slipped away quietly at some point.Mother Jia sneered, and didn't make any theory.As for Mrs. Wang and others being called to make a fuss for no reason, they were originally somewhat resentful, and also complained about the insomnia of the Xue family.However, after being disturbed by Li Deyu, he forgot the initial depression, and the news of the Xue family's engraving hereditary title was announced, and the earlier complaints were forgotten, and the Xue family was even more intimate and friendly.

A banquet is full of joy and harmony, and the guests and hosts enjoy themselves.It wasn't until before the palace ban that they broke up with all their heart's content.Li Deyu returned to the palace with a group of people and returned to the palace without mentioning it. The Rongguo Mansion and Xue and Lin's family also went back to their rooms to rest, and there was nothing to say all night.

The next morning, Xue Pan got up early.After washing and undressing under the service of Hong Xiu, as soon as he stepped out of the yard, he saw Lin Mozhi who was doing morning exercises.Wearing a milky white satin jacket, a set of Tai Chi is called a wind and dust.Xue Pan couldn't help smiling and approached him jokingly, "Mr. Lin is safe, how is Mr. Lin?"

Hearing this, Lin Mozhi smiled lightly and kept moving. He squinted at Xue Pan and scolded with a smile: "It's getting narrower, and even I can't escape your mouth. Since you call me old man, why don't you see me?" Salute?"

"If you say you are fat, you are still panting." Xue Pan shrugged his shoulders meaninglessly, walked to the side and sat down on the wicker chair.In the late autumn weather, the morning is still chilly.A thin layer of autumn frost had condensed on the bamboo and rattan tea table, and even the rattan chairs were somewhat damp.Sensing the wetness under his buttocks, Xue Pan frowned again and stood up.

There was a set of teapots and cups on the coffee table, and Xue Pan poured a cup of tea and drank it down.I could only feel the smell of chrysanthemums in my mouth, so I couldn't help asking: "Chrysanthemum tea?"

Lin Mozhi nodded with a smile, and said, "Baihuo."

Xue Pan curled his lips, put down the teacup, and sighed poetically: "The chrysanthemums are broken, and the buttocks are full of bruises. It's late autumn and it's yellow again!"

Lin Mozhi glanced at him with a half-smile, and didn't make any theory.This room just finished a set of Tai Chi, and then turned away and asked: "Why did you get up so early today, it doesn't look like your style?"

"I have something to deal with." Xue Pan nodded and said solemnly.

"But it's about Nan'an Palace?" Lin Mozhi asked with a frown.

"There is no turning back when you open the bow." Xue Pan sighed, "Besides, their house is so noisy, there is no reason for me to swallow my anger."

"It's still the same frivolous look, it hasn't changed at all." Lin Mozhi shook his head and sighed.

Xue Pan snorted, couldn't tell whether it was self-deprecating or something else, shook his head and said, "I'm being arrogant by order, if I'm not warm, I'm in a panic."

It is not easy for outsiders to intervene in such matters.Lin Mozhi could only shake his head secretly, and said nothing more.Although he knew everything about the Xue family well because of his secret identity, he even had a vague understanding of what His Majesty was thinking.But it was for the good of Xue Pan that he couldn't reveal anything.After all, although Xue Pan is a little clever, but the city is not deep after all, if he knows more, he will inevitably make mistakes...

Xue Pan looked at Lin Mozhi's thoughtful face, wondering where his mind had gone.Thinking of what I said in front of the emperor yesterday, I couldn't help but said: "Yesterday I mentioned you and Zizhan in front of the emperor and the emperor. Hearing what the emperor said, I am very interested in you two. If there is a chance to meet in the future Holy, let me mention it a few more times...Maybe I can get an official job. It's better than you are so exhausted every day."

Xue Pan didn't know the specific situation of Lin Mozhi, and thought that Lin Mozhi would have to wait for a long time to fill the vacancy after his reassignment, and he couldn't tell what the situation would be.When Jia Min died, Lin Mozhi was adopted under Lin Ruhai's name, and he didn't know whether he should keep his filial piety...

Lin Mozhi saw the bitterness on Xue Pan's face, and there was a warm current in his heart.In his current state, he doesn't care at all whether he has a public official position.Secretly, he was also doing things for the emperor, not to mention that kind of private things.It's just rare that Xue Pan is willing to think about him for him.Thinking of the two lifetimes of friendship between the two, Lin Mozhi couldn't help stretching out his hands and rubbing Xue Pan's head, and said with a look of relief: "Our Pan'er also knows how to be considerate."

"Oh, my head is not a ball, you're getting confused after practicing Tai Chi!" Xue Pan struggled to get his head out of Lin Mozhi's clutches.Shaking his head in a dizzy state, he curled his lips and said, "I don't care about you anymore, I'll go out to do errands myself."

Looking at Xue Pan's fleeing back, Lin Mozhi shook his head amusedly.He looked up at the sky, went back to the house, changed into a set of robes and went out.

Not to mention Xue Pan thought of some tricks to toss Nan'an County Prince's Mansion.Lin Mozhi left the Rongguo Mansion with Shi Shiran.After wandering around the capital for a long time, I found an inconspicuous restaurant and got in.After going to the private room as usual, I found that the master was already waiting inside.Immediately knelt down on one knee and said, "This minister has seen the master."

"Zi Yu is here." The man nodded with a smile, raised his arm and said softly, "Get up!"

"Thank you, master." Lin Mozhi stood up respectfully, his hands drooping naturally at his sides, and he stood still with lowered eyebrows and focused eyes.

The man picked up the blue and white porcelain teacup on the table very comfortably, lifted the lid of the tea and took a sip of Biluochun, then Shi Shiran asked: "How about the thing I asked you to do?"

"Reporting to Master, Ziyu has successfully entered Rongguo Mansion to live, and has not aroused their suspicion." Lin Mozhi said respectfully.

"En!" The man in the shadow nodded, and said meaningfully: "Since the establishment of the dynasty, the four princes and eight princes have been united in the same spirit. The Rongning and Ningfus are the most unrestrained. They act frivolously and show off their tricks. I don’t know how many people have done illegal U-turns. But they are still complacent and disapproving. How many people do they think they can fool with their clumsy tricks? ?”

Lin Mozhi lowered his eyes to hide the thoughts in his eyes, and praised in a steady voice: "Master is wise."

"It's convenient for you to know something while staying in the Rongguo Mansion. Now that the former emperor has abdicated, the four kings and eight princes are much more honest on the surface, but they keep making small moves in private. Although there will be no major events, it is annoying to watch." The man gently placed the teacup in his hand on the table, and the celadon collided with the sandalwood, making a dull sound.Lin Mo subconsciously lowered his head, only to hear the man say slowly——

"Try your best to find evidence that they are connected with each other. Although the four princes and eight males are involved in a wide range, but as the saying goes, pull out the radish and bring out the mud. If everything is cleaned up, there will be room for the people below..."

Lin Mozhi tightly held his hands hidden in his sleeves, and a gleam of pleasure flashed in his eyes.In front of her, she became more and more gentle and warm, and she was amiable to watch.

Seeing this, the man sighed softly, and murmured, "So, you have avenged yourself..."

An hour later, Lin Mozhi walked slowly back to the street along another path.The autumn sun is shining brightly. When you look up, you can find multicolored halos pouring on your head and face, warm and dry.Lin Mozhi stretched out his arms to cover his eyes, and looked at the sun above his head through his open fingers.After a long while, I lowered my head, only to feel that everything I looked at was dark.

He chuckled lightly, rolled up his sleeves with a satisfied expression, and walked slowly back to Rongguo Mansion...

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Xue Pan left Rongguo Mansion and went straight to Fuyuan Hall.Because it is still early, the Fuyuan Pavilion is not open yet!When Xue Pan entered the lobby, he saw all the chairs turned upside down on the table, and guys in coarse clothes were sweeping with rags and brooms.The accountant was doing calculations neatly behind the table, and when he saw Xue Pan, he immediately closed the account book and turned around, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I have seen the young master, the young master is safe, how is the young master?"

In just one night, the Xue family received grace, and the news that the title was hereditary spread throughout the capital.At the same time, what spread was naturally the gossip about the self-humiliation of the Nan'an County Palace.All the dignitaries of the aristocratic families or the refugees in the city are watching the Xue family's actions.I just feel that the fight between the dragon and the tiger between the two is really a lively after-dinner conversation.

Most of the shop managers of the Xue family in Beijing are not from the Jinling group, but considering that they belong to the same line and need to communicate with each other, they are well aware of the reputation of their young master's domineering and unafraid.Although what happened yesterday made all the young and old break out in a cold sweat, but ever since they heard that Xue's family entered the palace, there was nothing to worry about.Everyone watched the excitement confidently, and secretly waited for all kinds of outrageous orders from their young master.

This room just bet on when the young master will start to have convulsions, but within one night, I saw my master Shi Shiran walk in.In everyone's impression, this master has never woken up so early, and I am afraid that the battle below will be quite serious.

Sure enough, Xue Pan took a chair and sat down, beckoned to a sprinkler guy and said, "Go for a run and ask all the managers of all our shops in central Beijing to gather at Fuyuan Pavilion every hour and three quarters. I have some important orders."

He also ordered Jinbao to give the young man a handful of silver coins.

The little boy looked back at his shopkeeper, and then happily agreed.

At the beginning of the hour, the stewards of all the shops of the Xue family had already arrived at the Fuyuan Pavilion.The shopkeeper of the Fuyuan Pavilion specially cleared out a backyard and invited all the stewards into it.In the main hall, Xue Pan took the upper seat with carelessness, and the 32 chairs in the lower four rows were also full of people.The others who didn't have enough weight and came late had to choose a conspicuous and unobtrusive place to stand.All the servants had just served hot tea when they heard Xue Pan casually say: "Now I have two ideas for everyone to choose. One is that we will no longer do business with Nan'an Palace from now on. The big one is gold and silver." Jewelry is as small as firewood, rice, oil and salt, but we will not do any business in the Nan'an Palace. We will definitely cut off ties with him..."

Before Xue Pan finished speaking, all the stewards frowned and scratched their heads.A businessman loves money.What's more, because the hostess of Nan'an Palace is so showy, many people buy things in Xue's shop.If you suddenly lost this big client, although you don't have to move your muscles, it will be uncomfortable to watch the money go to other people's homes.

Of course, there are still a group of stewards who agree with this approach.As the saying goes, don't fight for steamed buns, but if we don't even return our hands when the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion insulted us several times, it would be a shame if it spread.Even if he walks outside in the future, he is ashamed to say that he is the steward of the Xue family.

Obviously, these people are also masters who are afraid of chaos in the world, subconsciously ignoring what their masters are doing at other people's doorsteps.Zuo just felt that his family was rich and powerful, and the Xue family had a reputation for oppressing people with money.Now there is still the emperor and Lao Tzu relying on his waist. It would be a real loss if there is no upside down.

A group of people chattered and discussed, but no one persuaded anyone for a long time.

Seeing this, Xue Pan could only shake his head and said, "Then let's talk about the second item... that is, all transactions between our family and Nan'an Palace will increase the price by ten times... What do you think?"

There was a moment of silence in the hall, and then all the stewards scrambled to say: "This idea is good... this statement is very reasonable..."

There were also one or two calm stewards who suggested: "If we do business, we naturally want to make money in harmony. We have negotiated with the people of the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion, and we have not suffered...I heard that the Nan'an County King is fighting at the frontier. ! If he loses, everyone will be happy, but if he wins, he will inevitably come back to make trouble..."

All the stewards fell silent for a moment.Dozens of pairs of eyes were staring at Xue Pan.Although the big guys are the stewards of the Xue family, they are all from common people.Naturally, Xue Jiarong Chong is not worried, but in the future, if people from Nan'an Palace take their anger out on them...

Ever since Li Deyu didn't even bother to talk to Concubine Nan'an last night, Xue Pan had a vague idea of ​​the attitude of the two emperors towards the Prince of Nan'an.There is also Tuzhen and himself who faintly revealed that Xue Zhizhang was in charge of the logistics of the army... Although it is difficult to disclose the news because Xue Zhizhang is not in Jinling now, but Xue Pan can understand the good life of the Nan'an Palace no matter how dull he is. It's over.Although he doesn't often do such things that add insult to injury.But he doesn't object to self-interest at the expense of others.What's more, the one who lost was the one he hated extremely.

At that moment, Xue Pan chuckled, and said slowly: "You are all members of my Xue family, so naturally we are protected by our Xue family. There is a saying that is not pleasant, but it is such a courtesy. It depends on the master, not to mention that you are all heroes of my Xue family. Sixty percent of the annual income of our Xue family's shop has to be turned over to the state treasury. It's no less than those officials and gentlemen who wear flower feathers on their crowns. Don't say that he is a hero when he returns to the court from the king of Nan'an County. Will he care about us common people? Even if he is confused and wants to do something..., he is Those who spend money, we make money, and everyone is doing things for the emperor, are you afraid of him?"

Hearing this, everyone felt confident.

you do not say!My master made a big fuss in the Nan'an Palace, and then came back with a hereditary title... We played around for a while, and although we won't get rewards from above, we won't have any troubles is.Besides, let me say the most outrageous thing, this shop is owned by other people, what can they do as an errand runner, why don't they just do what their superiors tell them to do?No matter how angry and unwilling the king of Nan'an County is, he would not care about these servants.As for the master... If he has the ability, let him care about it!

So all the people waited to think about it consciously.Immediately, the discussion started again in full swing.Of course, most people tend to increase the price by ten times.It's just that some people don't like this one...

"We really thought well, but in a place as big as the capital, merchants from all over the world don't do business. Our Xue family is not the only one who has a shop. Maybe the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion will not suffer this loss and abandon us. Other people buy..." What kind of energy are you guys who are so hot!

Everyone fell silent for a moment.After a long while, a voice said cautiously: "How about... Let's increase the price by ten times and sell it to Nan'an Palace. In addition, threaten other merchants not to sell things..."

Everyone heard the string song and knew the elegant meaning, and immediately understood the unfinished words of the steward.

Seeing the expressions of approval on everyone's faces, the steward quickly added: "Not only that. Nan'an Palace also has a lot of business in various places in the capital to make a living. However, because the people in the palace are not good at management, these transactions are not very profitable. It’s very profitable, but the left and right are just half-deadly consumed. With the support of the owner’s face inside, although the store’s boss will not bully customers, but from the manager to the waiter, they all faintly feel that they are superior to others. The goods are not How good is it, so most of the customers who buy there go for the name of the palace. After a long time, if the business is not good, they will use the power of the palace to bully their peers... The big guys have a lot of opinions in their hearts. As long as However, due to the power of the palace, we dare not speak. If our Xue family can take the lead in confrontation... and mediate from it... Although those shops are not well managed, they are still in a good location... It will definitely cause them to lose a piece of flesh in the palace. "

Although the steward faltered and hawed at key points and didn't speak clearly, the stewards present here are all top-notch characters, so there is no one who didn't understand.He nodded at the moment, and some more experienced stewards nodded in agreement: "The Nan'an County Prince's Mansion is acting arrogantly in the name of a king with a different surname, and the stewards of their family do not like to stay behind in their actions. They are simply blind to money. Whichever business has made some money, they must step in. The behavior of competing with others has really angered many people. There is only one acre of land in the middle of the capital. Who can stand behind the firm? No one? It’s just because everyone is a character on the four kings and eight kilometers. Masters don’t look up and look down, and slaves are better off than one thing. But this kind of feeling of swallowing is really not It's a good feeling. When there are many old guys meeting...that's quite a criticism!"

The rest of the stewards agreed immediately: "Yes... yes..."

This matter is also unreasonable for Nan'an Palace.For a businessman, monetary interests are more important than life.You came here under the banner of the palace to share a piece of the pie. It seems like it doesn't matter, but in the eyes of others, it is an act of stealing your life.Although Nan'an County Prince's Mansion avoided those shops with big backgrounds when doing these things, it is such a big place in the middle of the capital, and ten people fell down in one turn, and nine and a half of them were relatives...

Seeing the indignation of the people below, Xue Pan couldn't help being startled, and said involuntarily: "No way! I think the people from Nan'an County Prince's Mansion are a bit annoying, but they don't seem to be such shallow-skinned people. ?”

The young steward who was the first to speak immediately interjected: "So that the uncle knows, if it is said that the masters of the Nan'an Palace have shallow eyes, they are actually a bit dark. Most of the deeds here may not be known to the masters above. But It’s just the stewards below pulling up the big banner as a tiger’s skin. But after all, they are still using the name of the palace... Some small businesses and small businesses have neither the skills nor the cards to use the theory. After a long time, the grievances will naturally disappear Arrived at the head of Nan'an Palace."

Having said that, Xue Pan understood.Just like the Rongguo Mansion back then, the old lady was not willing to scold even a seven or eight-year-old Xiaodao boy, which shows that she still pays attention to word-of-mouth virtues.But there are still all kinds of black-hearted things happening outside?Most of them are the master and the decent servants in front of him doing things under the banner of the master.For example, Zhou Rui's son-in-law Leng Zixing, or the second grandma who released loan sharks under the banner of Lian's second master...

Thinking of this, Xue Pan shook his head, ignoring those bad things for the time being.Instead, he asked the steward with great interest, "In your opinion... what should we do?"

"From a small point of view, it's better for our Xue family to take the lead and unite these oppressed merchants. We unify the prices for the buyers of Nan'an County Prince's Mansion, and at the same time target those shops in Nan'an County Prince's Mansion. There is a policy...everyone has money to earn together. As for those who don't want to participate...they don't have to raise the price, but they can't secretly help the Nan'an County Prince's Mansion to fight against us. Either increase the price by ten times, or Don't sell it... It doesn't matter. If we can mediate, we will be regarded as an alliance in the future. Although we don't see any benefits now, I think it will be beneficial in the future." Then The steward pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.

Talent!

Xue Pan looked at the young steward who was chatting in the corner with admiration and said with a smile: "What's the name of this brother, and which shop steward is he? Why haven't I seen him before?"

Hearing the words, the steward immediately came out from the corner of the wall, bowed Shi Shiran in front of Xue Pan and said, "Li Wei, the villain, is responsible for all the rice and grain business of the Xue family in Beijing."