The Lin Family of Gusu in the Red Mansion

"This is the badge of the head shopkeeper of Yuanji, how could you have it?" Lin Ke looked at the jade pendant on the table in a strange way, feeling astonished in his heart.

This Yuanji was established six years ago, and the speed of development is astonishing. It was originally just an inn, but it gradually spread to various businesses, and even the Cao Gang has never been let go, but its behavior is extremely low-key. If he had not owned the Dark Night Pavilion , and thus conducted a lot of investigations, otherwise he probably wouldn't know, but it's just scratching the surface.I didn't expect Yue Zheng to have such a waist card. Could it be... Could it be what he thought?

Seeing Lin Ke's appearance, Yue Zheng knew that Lin Ke might already know about it, but he didn't care: "You guys are going to Jinling tomorrow, it will be much more convenient to have this brand, and all shops under Yuanji's name will provide convenience. You can take it with you, even if you don’t use it, it’s still safer.”

"It's okay to bring it with you. Let's talk about your relationship with this Yuanji?" Lin Ke seemed very interested, and he really underestimated the ability of the boring gourd beside him.

Yue Zheng remained silent for a long time, as if he was thinking about the best words to say.

"Yuanji was originally just an inn. It was given to me by my concubine on my birthday. Later, I spent six years running it, and it involved various transactions. I controlled [-]% of Jiangnan's economy, and Jiangnan's The economy also controls the lifeline of the country’s business.” Yue Zheng’s words were extremely stable, even a little boring, but the content made Lin Ke’s eyes widen, which means that the Yuan Ji in Yue Zheng’s hands controls at least [-]% of the country’s business. supplies.

"Do you know how the Supreme Emperor got his throne?" Yue Zheng suddenly changed the subject, looking at Lin Ke and asked.

Lin Ke was startled, he hadn't checked this aspect, could it be tricky?Shaking his head, he indicated that Yue Zheng could solve the mystery.

"What most people know is that the Supreme Emperor came to the throne with the photo of the Holy Emperor, and after he ascended the throne, those brothers killed and circled, and my father's result was the best, but in fact it was not the Supreme Emperor's good intentions, but ours. I hold a sword in my hand, a double-edged sword, the true edict of the Holy Emperor. And the person who should inherit the order in the edict is my father, not the Supreme Emperor." Even though Yue Zheng's words were plain, Lin Ke I can completely imagine what kind of bloody storm it was at that time, and how Prince Rui's family lived tremblingly for so many years, "But my father doesn't want to sit on that dragon chair at all. If he can, he doesn't want to be born in the emperor's family at all." The Supreme Emperor was afraid that our family would make the imperial decree public. He was afraid of us and wanted to get rid of us all the time. Our family wanted to destroy the imperial decree, but we were afraid that the Supreme Emperor would act unscrupulously after it was destroyed. But six years ago, the Supreme Emperor finally couldn't hold back. It moved our family, but he suffered a crushing defeat, but my father didn't have the heart to kill him after all, he just used drugs to make him mad and demented for life."

"Yuanji's development is just in case?" Lin Ke began to understand a little bit that Prince Rui's family is probably preparing all the time. Once the Supreme Emperor strikes at their family, they will die together at worst. "Then have you ever thought about that... ..."

"No." Yue Zheng seemed to know what Lin Ke was going to say, and shook his head affirmatively, "I am not interested in the same seat as my father. If I am interested, I am afraid that the person sitting in the palace now is not the Holy One, after all. My father pushed him to that seat, which means that my father could have sat in that seat by himself at that time, but he didn't. The reason why my father chose the Holy One was because he was neglected since he was a child. As long as I If the father cares a little, he can gain his trust, and he who doesn't know anything inside is naturally safer than the favored prince who knows everything. Of course, even if he knows, if he dares to touch Prince Rui's mansion, he will definitely regret it. The Supreme Emperor is a precedent. The Holy Majesty has been fighting Zhongshun for so many years, but he has forgotten the fundamentals of the emperor. It is important to have power, but a sage monarch is not just power. The people are the most important, the community is second, and the king is the least. The Emperor's indifference made Yuan Ji develop so fast, if the Holy Majesty had discovered it early, Yuan Ji might not reach the height it is today."

"It's really amazing!" Lin Ke raised his eyebrows, he really didn't expect such a thing to happen, "But now I regret marrying my sister into your family, it's too dangerous."

Yue Zheng turned his head, but his calm and unchanged face was strangely solemn: "No, I won't let Susu have anything to do, Prince Rui's mansion is not theirs to move now, the Supreme Emperor is crazy, and the Holy Majesty doesn't know about the edict, so In fact, there is no danger now, all we do is prevent it from happening. If I am not sure, I would not dare to propose marriage to Susu, because my father, mother, concubine and I are also reluctant to let her be in a little danger, so I will marry her into the Prince Rui's Mansion wants her to enjoy the rest of her life in peace, not wanting her to get involved in right and wrong. And even if I die, I will protect her." When Yue Zheng said this, Lin Ke still didn't understand.He lowered his head and sighed, it was really frank.

"I don't listen to promises, I only look at actions!" Lin Ke raised his chin, squinting his eyes, "This is great, my Lin family is on board."

"Actually, your family has been on a thief ship, haven't you?" Yue Zheng said suddenly, choking Lin Ke, "You can actually turn the Dark Night Pavilion into your private property under the eyes of the emperor, Lin Ke, you are also very happy." sharp."

Lin Ke curled up his mouth as if teasing, rubbed his nose and said, "It's not that I think so, but the actions of the Holy Majesty during this period are chilling, who knows if the Lin family will become the next Zhen family, the next Jia family? I have to think about my family. Since ancient times, there are too many things that birds have hidden away. It took me three months to completely subdue the Dark Night Pavilion to ensure the safety of my Lin family. It’s been the same for years.”

Indeed, neither of them has the capital to blame the other, because both sides have done extraordinary things, and both of them are terrible.

Yue Zheng didn't care who the emperor was as long as his family was safe; while Lin Ke didn't care who it was, as long as he touched his Ni Lin, he would have to pay the price, even if he touched the imperial power.In fact, the two are not different in essence.

"Okay, it's almost time for me to leave, and I have to go to Jinling tomorrow." Lin Ke patted his clothes and prepared to leave, "Don't forget, as you said, death will protect my sister Zhouquan."

"Of course, please tell Mr. Lin about this matter. When he comes back, the family can discuss matters." Yue Zheng nodded.Seeing Lin Ke leaving, Yue Zheng showed a slight smile. In fact, Lin Ke, since I want to marry your sister, why don't I make arrangements for her future? At least I want her to be happy and healthy, and live a lifetime of prosperity and wealth. .What I said just now was a bit alarmist, but it was just for the Lin family to be more vigilant.

At the end of September, the south of the Yangtze River is also very cold, with occasional light snow drifting by.Because Lin Su was injured, the Lin family decided to let Lin Ke and Lin Su go back to Gusu to recuperate for a while, but Lin Su went back, and Lin Ke followed to Jinling after all.

Lin Ke was standing in the lobby of Zhen's house at this time, watching the people who were shackled were being escorted out from inside.Terrified, crazy, silent, unbelievable, ashen, you name it.No matter how magnificent the lobby is, today there is a decadent aura rushing straight into his head.

Since ancient times, when the ruler wanted his ministers to die, the ministers had to die.The Zhen family chose the wrong person, so they had to endure the disaster of ransacking their family and exterminating their family, and their Lin family, if the emperor was unhappy someday, would they also end up like this.Suddenly, a kind of thinking came to mind, if living in a high temple is not as good as being far away from the rivers and lakes, at least it is much safer.

"Wait!" Seeing that an official was about to walk towards the female prisoner with a young girl in his hand, Lin Ke suddenly stopped her.

The official did not expect Lin Ke to stop him suddenly, and asked cautiously, "I don't know what orders Mr. Lin has?"

But he didn't get an answer. Lin Ke stared at the girl with a slight frown.

The official was surprised, could it be that Mr. Lin has taken a fancy to this girl, right?

"Are you sure he's a girl?" Lin Ke raised his head slightly, raised his eyebrows and asked, if he remembered correctly, this girl looked exactly like Jia Baoyu, and it was said in the report of the Dark Night Pavilion that the Zhen family's Zhen Baoyu also looks like Jia Baoyu, he doesn't believe that there are two people in the Zhen family who look like Jia Baoyu.

"Huh?" The officer was shocked, stared at the girl for a long time, and finally stammered, "This...isn't this a girl?"

Lin Ke couldn't deny it, smiled at the pale girl, pulled out a dagger from his boots, and said, "Are you a man or a woman? If you don't tell me, I'll have someone check it out. If you find out, you Deliberately concealing it is a serious crime, Zhen Baoyu."

"Yes, yes, yes, I'm Zhen Baoyu, and I'm a man." Zhen Baoyu had long been panicked by Lin Ke's forehead. When he saw him take out a knife and say his name again, he was already frightened. He nodded immediately and burst into tears. Immediately dazzled.

"Hmph, are you still in a daze?"

The official came back to his senses immediately, and dragged Zhen Baoyu to the male prisoner, still cursing: "I've opened my eyes this time, there really are such fucking men like women, it's simply Much more flamboyant than those young men."

At the bottom of my heart, I worship Lin Ke with all my heart. I am worthy of being the son of Master Lin. Look, I can recognize him like this. It only takes one glance. Sure enough, compared with others, I am the mud that can't support the wall. It is said that the sons and brothers in Gaomen are all useless, have you seen a powerful one now?

Lin Ke raised his forehead, he was a little dizzy, he really didn't expect the Zhen family to do such a thing, so next time when we go to search Jia's house, should we also be ready to accept Jia Baoyu's women's clothing?I just don't know if Lin Daiyu can survive until Jia's house is ransacked.

Lin Qingze was counting the things copied from the Zhen family, and the more he looked at it, the more he wrinkled his head. Lin Ke knew that the number of the Zhen family was wrong without thinking about it.

"Daddy, is it much worse?"

Lin Qingze saw Lin Ke, and showed Lin Ke the account without hesitation. He felt a headache just looking at it now.

The more Lin Ke looked down, the more helpless he became. How could this be so bad? Obviously, the difference was too much. A lot of money disappeared. What are you doing?Even if it was given to the Jia family, it would not take all the gifts from the imperial court. How could the Jia family accept it!Where did this thing go?After the calculation, at least 400 million taels of silver were missing. Such a large sum of money might be able to cover the army's annual expenses, not to mention those items, none of which were priceless.If it falls into the wrong hands, I'm afraid it will be bad.

"For the time being, it's more important to take people to the capital." Lin Qingze pressed his brows, he was annoyed by the Zhen family now.

Thinking about the incidents in Prince Rui's Mansion in the capital, he was even more troubled by the headaches, these incidents happened one after another, and it was endless.Although, he also wanted to talk to Prince Rui's residence about something.