The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

Are you Chen Heng?

Liu Xianglian's face looked a little strange, and she walked around Chen Heng in the river breeze at the dock. Her pair of naturally affectionate eyes looked up and down at the stunned person.

I thought he was some kind of fairy-like figure. He asked my uncle to urge me so urgently, but it turned out to be a little black guy. Although Liu Xianglian's words were frivolous, her tone did not make people feel arrogant. Instead, it sounded like a joke between friends.

Seeing that the other person looked like this, he seemed to have a deep affection for him. Chen Heng was a little unclear about the origin of this affection.

Liu Xianglian was a quick talker, and she often got into trouble because of it. As soon as he said the words, he heard Lin Daiyu's giggle next to him, and he realized that he had said the wrong thing, but the remedy he thought of was also very interesting. He comforted Chen Heng in a loud voice: It's okay, it's okay, Bao Qingtian and Mr. Di Ge are the same. With your dark side, you will be a high official in the future.

Are you really comforting me? Chen Heng couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. He has become a little whiter during this time, but it's just not obvious enough. If there is another winter, maybe it will be even whiter.

When Lin Daiyu heard this, she couldn't hold it in any longer. Under the surprised looks of Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, she burst into laughter. After returning to Yangzhou, Sister Lin's mood was very relaxed, far less tense than in the capital. Even in public, he doesn't want to hide his emotions.

Seeing her daughter's strange behavior, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min came up to have a look. On the way, Jia Min had already leaned into his ear and briefly introduced Liu Xianglian. As soon as Lin Ruhai came up, he asked directly: Are you Liu Erlang?

Liu Xianglian also guessed Lin Ruhai's identity. Before coming, Xin Geng not only gave him a large sum of money, but also introduced people to pay attention to in Yangzhou. Although he and Lin Ruhai have never met, the Liu family is familiar with the Jia family.

The personal relationship between four princes and eight princes is a friendship forged by generations. Although he was a descendant of the collateral family, Leng Erlang still clasped his fists and said, Uncle Lin, my nephew is Liu Xianglian.

Lin Ruhai didn't know what the children were talking about just now, so he just looked Liu Xianglian up and down. Seeing that his figure was not as majestic and strong as ordinary martial artists, he couldn't help but curiously asked: Are you really proficient in martial arts?

This question hit Liu Xianglian's itch. He raised his arrow sleeves unceremoniously and looked around with a pair of phoenix eyes, full of eagerness to try. Not knowing what target he had found, he said with great confidence: Uncle, please take a look.

Liu Xianglian put her hand into her robe, took out something from the belt, and swung her arm far away. There was just a swish sound, and a cold white rainbow streaked across the sky. The sparrows on the willow branches immediately fell to the ground, and then, the flying knives like willow leaves fell to the ground.

Lin Jue saw such a miraculous skill for the first time, and immediately exclaimed: The sparrow is dead?

Chen Heng was also shocked, his eyes widened, and he said, Xiao Li Fei Dao.

Lin Ruhai lowered his head to look at his position, and then looked suspiciously at the willow tree halfway through, obviously also surprised.

But Liu Xianglian put her hands on her hips and smiled: Today is a good day, so there is no blood. Uncle, don't blame me, my nephew used the back of the knife. The bird was just fainted. It will wake up after being put back in the nest for a while. It will still fly and jump as usual.

He's such a cold guy, but he can't speak either. The words were so fitting. Lin Ruhai immediately smiled and praised: What a handsome kung fu.

Liu Xianglian couldn't help but feel proud, but she was too embarrassed to agree directly, so she simply continued to giggle with her hands on her hips.

With this person following Heng'er, I felt relieved. Lin Ruhai nodded, and then said to Chen and Liu: Heng'er, Erlang is the person I, Mr. Tuo Xin, invited for you from the capital. You two must take care of each other in the future and don't get pregnant with each other.

His eyes first looked at Chen Heng and then at Liu Xianglian. When these two people were prompted, they all said yes on the spot.

After all, the pier is not a place for talking. Although the sun is bright today, the wind from the river is also very strong, and it will inevitably feel cold after blowing for a long time. Lin Ruhai loved his wife very much, so he took his wife and children's hands and said, Go home first, and we'll talk slowly when we get home.

Jia Min also had this intention and sat on the boat the whole way. Although I didn't move much, it was still very tiring, and I wanted to go home to spend some time. She also looked at Daiyu and Chen Heng, and then said to the latter: Heng'er...

Auntie just spoke, but Chen Heng had already guessed what the other party was going to say, and immediately rejected the other party's intention to invite him, saying: Auntie, I will take care of Brother Liu first, and I will visit you another day.

After all, Liu Xianglian was a guest, and she came specifically for him. Chen Heng couldn't just leave her alone. His uncle just asked him to take care of him in front of his face, how could he disobey his order?

This is also true. Jia Min nodded and looked at her daughter, Mom, let the housekeeper move the things first. The implication is that there is only so much time left for Daiyu, so hurry up and say what you want to say. explain.

Daiyu didn't know why, but she smiled brightly after Chen Heng finished speaking, and now she said: Mom, I have nothing to do, so I just gave the things I bought on the road to my brother, and I went to the carriage to accompany you.

Jia Min didn't bother to pay attention to her, rolled her eyes slightly, and walked to her carriage with Lin Ruhai and Lin Jue. Seeing that her family members were walking neither quickly nor slowly, Lin Daiyu quickly waved to Zijuan, Sister Zijuan!

How could Zijuan not know what the lady meant, so she hurriedly walked up to Daiyu with a box of things, Miss.

After she stood up, Chen Heng couldn't help but take a second look and saw that the Huizjuan mentioned in the original book indeed had a pair of round eyes, as agile and astute as a deer.

I really didn't expect that Sister Lin would take her out when she went to the capital. This is really unpredictable. Chen Heng secretly thought something magical.

Zijuan was also very curious about him. After she followed Daiyu, she often heard the lady mention such a person. She only got to meet him today, and it also gave her a glimpse of a real person. He is a bit darker, but his appearance is rich and handsome, and his demeanor is very extraordinary. He is not as good as the blind lady in vain.

Lin Daiyu didn't know what these two people were thinking, so she took the box from Zijuan and handed it to Chen Heng, They are all novelties that I saw on the streets of the capital. The top floor belongs to my brother, and the remaining two and three floors are. It belongs to Brother Xue and Brother Jiang.

Unexpectedly, there were even Jiang Yuanbai and others. Chen Heng couldn't help laughing and thanked his friends who were not present: Sorry for bothering my sister.

It's a trivial matter, but it can't be said to be troublesome. I don't know, my sister will still have to trouble some brothers in the future. Don't forget it, brother, and remember this for me. Lin Daiyu smiled and pretended to be careful. Seeing that Liu Xianglian was still waiting nearby, she hurriedly said, Brother, please go and accompany Brother Liu first. Don't delay your guest.

Chen Heng took the box and didn't think much about it. He nodded and said, Okay.

However, he and Liu Xianglian did not leave immediately. They only saw the Lin family on the carriage at the pier, and then walked together towards the city.

Willow trees are planted all year round along the roadside of the pier. People in the world often love this tree, and because many of its poems contain parting sentences, this elegant move was made.

But Liu Xianglian was the one who made the scenery look bad. When he was walking under the willow tree, he stretched his hand towards the top of his head, picked it off, then broke off a branch and held it in the corner of his lips. Such a spontaneous move did not delay Liu Xianglian from opening his mouth.

I heard that you have a good relationship with my eldest brother?

Who is your eldest brother? Chen Heng was a little confused. When the two of them walked through the street, Xinda, who had been waiting here for a long time, silently followed Chen Heng's right hand side.

The two people's side-by-side posture suddenly changed to Liu Xianglian and Xinda surrounding Chen Heng.

My eldest brother is Xin Suzhao. Liu Xianglian didn't care about these trivial matters and only said in a proud tone.

It's Su Zhao. Chen Heng nodded. There was no need to say more about his friendship with Su Zhao. I just didn't expect that there would be such a coincidence in the relationship between him and Liu Xianglian.

The two immediately turned to a friend who was not present. One talked about the other's domineering attitude in the capital, and the other talked about Su Zhao's act of shooting arrows at the billboard in the academy to vent his anger.

Liu Xianglian laughed loudly when she heard this, and hurriedly urged Chen Heng to find a place quickly and wanted to have three drinks with him. Chen Heng was not in a hurry and asked Xinda to go to the academy first and invite Xue Biao and others. Only then did ordinary people gather together in the restaurant and exchange greetings with each other.

Everyone here today has a close relationship with Xin Suzhao. There are new friends arriving for the first time, so the conversation becomes more lively. What's interesting is that Xin Suzhao and Xue Biao are very difficult to deal with, but Xue Biao and Liu Xianglian have a lot of topics to talk about.

On the square table in the restaurant, Chen Heng and Xinda sat on one stool, Qian Dayou and Jiang Yuanbai on another, and Xue Biao and Liu Xianglian each sat on one, facing each other. Liu Xianglian's position was close to the flying fence, and the morning light poured into her body, which was indescribably beautiful.

Although Liu Xianglian didn't say anything about such a conspicuous position, she must have liked it in her heart. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be sweating on my forehead, and I wouldn’t be willing to move.

Chen Heng and others are ordinary people, and they usually don't notice Xue scorpion at all. At this moment, there is another personal model Liu Xianglian, which makes people feel a little ashamed. They are all afraid that people like this Zhuyu will be crushed into an ellipsis when they sit together.

Brother Tadashi is already a popular figure among people, but now, there's another brother Liu here. If I go out with them, I'm afraid I won't even be able to get along, so I can only make up an ellipsis.

Jiang Yuanbai said so straightforwardly, looking at Liu Xianglian who was sitting alone on the railing, the sun shone on the young man's jade-colored skin, and under the high bridge of his nose, his red and thin lips curled up in response to his words. The Pan An in the book is probably nothing more than that.

Liu Xianglian heard something strange and asked everyone what an ellipsis was. This is one of the characteristics of Yangzhou. Jiang Yuanbai wanted to open the eyes of outsiders, so he gave an overview of the whole thing.

Naturally, Mr. Yuanhe is the subject of the conversation. Who knows that even Liu Xianglian of the capital has heard of his reputation. Jiang Yuanbai felt proud of Yangzhou people for a moment, and he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows at Chen Heng proudly.

I didn't see it, so ignore him... Chen Heng was too lazy to pay attention to his friend's mischief, and only concentrated on receiving the guests from afar. Everyone talked about the differences between the two places, and most of all they talked about Yangzhou. Liu Xianglian cheered loudly and said that she had come to the right place.

As early as on the way to the restaurant, he noticed that the customs in Yangzhou were much more relaxed than those in the capital. Along the way, not only were there many ladies going out, but all of them were very courageous, and their eyes were often falling on themselves.

This secret joy that could not be experienced in the capital made Liu Xianglian fall in love with Yangzhou immediately. I just feel that Jiangnan with its small bridges and flowing water is much better than heaven and earth.

There is no way, Qiupu Street is so lethal to girls and ladies.

Liu Xianglian was also a person of temperament. When she heard that the people in Yangzhou did not object to women going out, she repeatedly said: It would be great if all the state capitals in the world had such a custom, and there would be no need for living people to be trapped at home every day. If you are not sick, you can Suppress your illness.

When the food and wine were served, everyone's conversation naturally turned to Qiupu Street. Chen Heng and others had something to do in the afternoon, so it was naturally impossible for them to drink. Liu Xianglian didn't care. She drank alone and had more fun.

Xue Biao was most familiar with Qiupu Street and could tell Liu Erlang the ropes in several places. But Liu Xianglian's mind was not on this. She was holding a drink and looking at the passers-by on the road, and then she looked inside the bustling restaurant. My thoughts are wandering, and I don’t know where they are.

At noon, the restaurant was very lively. There was no storyteller giving a lecture today, only a female sitting player came out with her arms in her arms, looking around the venue, selecting the guests she wanted. Everyone comes out to make money, and the first choice is naturally those who can afford the money. But as soon as she saw Liu Xianglian sitting in the sun in the distance, she couldn't care about anything.

After just tidying up the hem of her skirt, she headed over to Chen Heng's table. Without saying any nonsense, he just sat down beside Liu Xianglian with Qin in his arms, and asked softly, Master, is there anything you want to hear?

What kind of treatment is this? Even Xue Biao had never encountered this kind of treatment. The stunned people opened their mouths in a daze. Seeing that Liu Xianglian was so at ease, she put down her wine glass, shook her head lightly, and asked with a smile, Sister, what do you think I want to hear?

Listen, listen. What is high emotional intelligence? This is called high emotional intelligence. What is funny? This is funny.

Jiang Yuanbai swallowed his saliva in shock, only regretting that he was not blessed to enjoy this experience in his life.

The girl who was sitting on the piano smiled before saying anything, raised her hand to fiddle with the crisp strings, and after tinkling, she just said, Young Master is not from Yangzhou, right?

How did sister see it? There must be something written on my face. If I had known this, I should have looked in the mirror more often when I went out today. Liu Xianglian acted like a good girl and taught the scholars here a good lesson. His hyphenated words and sentences were very interesting, and his voice was low, almost speaking and singing. He felt a bit like an opera student, and the girl who listened to it was very itchy.

If there is such a person as the Young Master in Yangzhou, the slave family shouldn't have known him or heard of it. The sitting girl replied with a compliment. Liu Xianglian was so excited that she laughed, It's true that I just came to Yangzhou. I'm so sad. I don’t know where to go.”

Everyone was stunned. In total, all the places we just introduced in Yangzhou were all in vain, right?

The sitting girl was wearing a chest-high underskirt. When she heard these words, she couldn't help but slightly close her arms, forming a considerable curve, and said with a smile: If that's the case, I'll play a poem about fate for the master. This song can't be found anywhere else. , is a new song composed by Guan Jiaban of Sanchunfang.

Ever since Guan Jiaban adapted The Legend of Shushan Heroes, there has been an upsurge of adaptation in the city. Various troupes were eager to pick up Mr. Yuan He's wool, among which the story of Liaozhai was the most moving. Most theater troupes are not as big as the Guan family troupe, and they cannot select as many actors with good skills.

Guan Changhe spent a lot of money to hire a musician to compose this poem about fate, just to make his family famous. This musician is also a wonderful person. He uses Jiuquanzi's lyrics. The music is brisk and the lyrics are easy to understand. It is very suitable for singing on the streets.

When the sitting girl sang: The fate of this world is short, but it grows long, at some point the green hills will enter the fairyland. The gentle melody floated around the restaurant, and then drifted to the streets outside the fence.

Pedestrians stopped from time to time, looked up at the backs of the men and women sitting against the railings above their heads, couldn't help but chuckle, then lowered their heads and hurried on. Such a scene is out of character in Yangzhou. Ordinary, everything is ordinary.

Liu Xianglian was fascinated by what he heard. In the opera house of the capital, he heard all about the feud between family and country, and the separation between men and women. Such an alternative tune is refreshing. He had no interest in monastic matters, he just found them novel and fun.

After singing, Liu Xianglian hurriedly inquired about the origin of this song. After knowing the place of Guanjiaban. His heart was already itching unbearably, but he patiently listened to his sister talk about a few songs. Leng Erlang, who was drunk, took out the broken silver from his arms and stuffed it into his good sister's hand.

Before the sitting girl could react, Liu Xianglian had already turned over in a coquettish manner, and under the shocked eyes of Chen Heng and others, she immediately jumped off the second floor. Pedestrians on the road were shocked by the strong man descending from the sky and thought they had encountered something strange.

But Liu Xianglian acted like a normal person, flicked the hair tie on her chest, and walked directly in the direction of Sanchunfang. He had only taken two steps when he heard the call from the girl upstairs again, Sir, where are you staying tonight?

It was rare for her to meet such a wonderful guest, and the conversation was so interesting. How could she let him go like this? She just had to write the words self-recommended pillow mat written on her face.

Liu Xianglian raised her head and smiled at him, raised her hand and said goodbye: This is just a chance meeting, sister, just remember me. Hahaha, we will meet each other if we are destined.

The sitting girl leaned out of the fence again and called out to the wandering son, Then leave a name, sir.

Liu Xianglian was still willing to look back. She slipped away and reached the bridge in the distance in a few steps.

To actually disregard the friendship of a beautiful woman, it can be said that he is sentimental but also ruthless. No wonder he is called a cold man.

The sitting girl lost her chance, so she had to shrink back under the attention of passers-by, put the money on the table, and looked at the geese in front of her and asked: I don't know how many of you, can you tell me the names of your friends? .”

In one sentence, there are three turns of sighing in a row, which makes the listener moved.

In this scene with Xianglian, does he want me to help him hold him up, or does he not? When Chen Heng met him for the first time, he couldn't grasp what the other person was thinking. When it comes to elegance, this is the perfect place. If you want to talk about romance, you must leave a name, so as to continue the fate in the future.

Jiang Yuanbai shook his head directly and coughed: I don't know, I don't know. We are also sharing the same table. It's just the right time to meet. Qian Dayou nodded repeatedly, further increasing Jiang Yuanbai's persuasiveness. .

The sitting girl had no choice but to leave the money and get up and go away.

Girl, your money. Jiang Yuanbai raised his hand, about to remind the sitting girl. Unexpectedly, the other party had already plucked the strings and sang miserable, miserable, miserable, miserable, and even this idiot couldn't look down on him.

Can a handsome man really be used as food? ? Strange and strange.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuan Bai Angtian sighed and said sadly: From now on, I am afraid that my reputation as one of the four great talents in Yangzhou will not be preserved.

Qian Dayou was confused and didn't know when the other party got this name, so he asked more questions. Unexpectedly, Jiang Yuanbai pointed at the four scholars present and said with a smile: I'm talking about the four of us.

Chen Heng and Xue Biao were speechless and just shook their heads. Seeing that the guests were not around, Chen Heng distributed the gifts prepared by Sister Lin to several friends. Everyone was pleasantly surprised when they got it, and they all praised Sister Lin for her concern.

Later, the four of them got together again and discussed reading matters. They were chatting enthusiastically, and Liu Xianglian on the other side had also arrived at Guan's class.

He already liked singing and listening to music, and he felt even more at home when he came to Sanchunfang. Standing in front of Guan's class door, he knocked several times before calling out the master's house. The person who opened the door was a girl with a haggard face. She was sick and resting at home today. When she opened the door, her sleepy face still showed a bit of anger that she had been woken up.

But as soon as she saw Liu Erlang, her mood immediately improved. He only said that the Guan family class was invited by Mr. Feng from the city to sing at home, and he took the initiative to invite him in for tea and asked him to wait for the class leader, and everyone would be back soon.

Liu Erlang was interested in Guan Jiaban, so he didn't refuse. He just picked up his robe and went into the house. He picked up the swords, guns and sticks on the shelf in the courtyard, and played with himself.

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Guan Changhe didn't know that a strange guest had come to his home, and he was also puzzled by Master Feng's strange behavior. If you spend a lot of money to invite your family to sing an opera, why do you keep all the doors and windows closed?

Could it be that among the big salt merchants in the city, there are still people who listen to music and guess the scenes? That's not right. Today's plays are all newly arranged, and most people in Yangzhou have never heard of them.

Master, are we still singing? The person in charge came up to ask. This was the first time he had seen this scene. The opera singers were singing non-stop on the stage, but not a single theatergoer could be seen. Thinking about the details, it's a bit creepy.

Singing, the show is as big as the sky. Guan Changhe said resolutely, it's not like Master Feng doesn't want money, he just sings. Since they can't see it, ask the horns to sing louder so that everyone in the house can hear it.

okay.

As soon as an old play is sung, a new play is performed on the stage. A higher pitched voice entered the house through the wooden window. A group of salt merchants were surrounding Feng Zhu, sitting around a round table drinking and feasting.

They had just recently been robbed of four million taels by the government, and it was a large sum evenly distributed to every household. But the faces of these salt merchants were all beaming with joy, which was really strange.

Master, what do you think of the Huang family's free share? Someone asked after just a few glasses of wine and could no longer hold back.

Everyone couldn't help but laugh at his lack of patience and said, How could the leader forget this? But everyone's ears were already perked up, waiting for Feng Zhu to reveal the slightest bit of information.

The amount of silver each family has subscribed to is based on this share. No more, no less, everyone is fair.

Feng Zhu invited them here today for this very reason. Because the sound outside was louder, he had to raise his voice so that his colleagues in the distance could hear him. Feng Zhu never disclosed the events before and after to his subordinates. It all depends on their will to donate money and share benefits based on their will.

Some people couldn't help but sigh when they heard it. If I had known this was the arrangement of the meeting leader, I should have paid more money that day. Everyone still understands the principle of fish and fishing.

Someone else asked worriedly: Sir, we just handed over so much money. In the coming years, the government office should not cause us any trouble.

Feng Zhu shook his head and said with confidence: Over the years, I have gained some understanding of Mr. Lin's character. He will never do anything wrong. He will leave us a way to survive. What's more, we can make up for the military pay in one go. Changing the share of the Huang family to prevent the government from getting involved is something that Mr. Lin has tacitly agreed with us.

Lin Ruhai dared to ask Jia Yucun to raise the price that day, which was a hint that Feng Zhu would have a way to supply you later. But this kind of thing can only be known after Feng Zhu bows his head and surrenders, otherwise it will damage the majesty of the official.

Feng Zhu later took the initiative to persuade the people in the Chamber of Commerce to pay. Firstly, he was sure of Lin Ruhai's behavior. Secondly, he was sure that the money they paid and the Huang family's property would be enough to feed the people above him.

When the people above are full, they, the people below, have a way to survive. As long as they are given some time, the share vacated by the Huang family will naturally earn them a steady stream of money. The salt industry is a mountain of gold. They spend some money to raise the height of the mountain of gold underneath, so they don't suffer any loss.

Tell the reasons one by one to everyone present. Others suddenly realized it and praised Feng Zhu Gaoming one after another. Feng Zhu accepted it with a smile, raised his glass and said to everyone: I still want to thank Magistrate Lin for his generosity and righteousness.

Everyone raised their glasses and followed, and the audience burst into laughter.

But soon someone asked again: Hui leader, is it too early to place a bet now?

Yes, they were fighting so fiercely. Isn't it good for us to watch from the sidelines? There were also many people who agreed.

Feng Zhu shook his head, knowing that their business had to be consistent from top to bottom, so that things would be easy to do in the future. He explained to everyone: It can't be any later. No matter how late it is, our heads will not be saved.

They are fighting back and forth, and there is also a competition for official positions. We are only trying to make money. In this case, it is better to choose a side early, and life will be easier. Feng Zhu picked up a chopstick for himself, picked up the wine glass, and led After everyone drank together, he continued, I used to have the same thoughts as you. I always thought it was better to stay in the middle.

Now that I think about it, it would be better to choose one side. Only by letting the other party see our weight can we offer a better price. If something happens, we have someone above us to talk to, so it is better than being stuck in the middle. . Besides, we don’t want any official positions. Even if we shout for beatings and killings, it won’t be our turn.”

The voices of The meeting is wise suddenly came in an endless stream.

Feng Zhu smiled and didn't care. When someone asks him because of this, whether he prefers the Supreme Emperor in his heart? He shook his head again and tapped the table with his thick and fat fingers, Master Li is too ruthless in what he does. It may be due to his personality, or the people above him were forced by the situation and gave him ideas. But no matter what, It's their problem to appoint such people. The Huang family's affairs have had a very bad impact.

With such a person, can you all sleep peacefully at night? If this matter spreads out, we still want to fawn over him. Do we still want the salt merchant's face? If Master Li doesn't leave, we will stand by Master Lin and not leave.

When Feng Zhu said this, everyone nodded. Only one person sighed, Brother Huang died so miserably. As for whether he really thought so in his heart, it was anyone's guess. After all, he was the one who smiled happily when the Huang family's share was just divided.

Let's send some money to their family later. Someone suggested softly.

That's fine, that's fine. This is a good thing to bring blessings to future generations. Count me in.

After talking about a small matter, everyone who suddenly made a fortune became worried about the money they had not yet received.

By the way, do you think we will have to pay for it if there are continuous wars here?

Didn't the leader of the meeting say before that the government office won't cause us any more trouble?

What you told me is not the same thing at all. Trouble is trouble, and the reason is the reason. If he really asks for it like this, should we give it or not?

Who knows. It is said that bandits are like combs, soldiers are like gourds, and officials are like shaving. They don't tell us when they make money for us. We will fatten them up later and then raid a house. This will not only feed the court, but also bring peace to the people. The public grievances have been resolved. What do the people know? They still think that all the officials are Mr. Qingtian.

These high officials who keep saying they are doing it for the people are very calculating. Neither the left nor the right can take the blame, and there is a hand in the middle, leaving only his own good reputation. Jiajing, Jiajing, every house is clean, the absurdity of the previous Ming Dynasty is nothing more than this.

As soon as this man opened his mouth, he was full of resentment, and the others who heard him frowned.

Silence, silence. How can you say such nonsense? Why don't you leave a way for us to survive?

Why don't they bully defenseless people like us if this is not the case? Someone else echoed.

Seeing that the people below were talking more and more, Feng Zhu had to come out and slap the table to stop him, and cursed angrily: Are you all drunk and crazy? You dare to say anything, don't think your life is too good. The meat you got is still good. When he wasn’t full, he vomited it out and gave it to others.”

Thinking carefully about it, Lin Ruhai was already polite enough to them. Not only did he not punish Feng Zhu, he also did not settle the accounts of these wallflowers. Afterwards, the Huang family's share was left to them, all in order to stabilize the current difficult situation.

Nowadays, Yangzhou's finances are all supported by these salt merchants, and they cannot be easily messed up. This is why Lin Ruhai hopes that Qiupu Street will look better. It's not just that His Majesty is short of money. The Yangzhou government's finances indeed relied too heavily on salt merchants. When it comes to doing things, you are so constrained.

When Feng Zhu mentioned this, everyone thought of the Huang family's lessons learned, and their emotions immediately calmed down. The one who knew he had made a mistake quickly picked up his glass and apologized to his colleagues.

The money pledged by his family was not much, and he did not get much benefit from the Huang family's share. That's why I feel so angry and upset.

After that, everyone discussed the price of salt. Nowadays, the prices of everything in the city are increasing, and this naturally affects them. Everyone has a lot of people at home, and with several large families to support, the daily expenses are inevitably a bit high.

After many discussions, we all confirmed that the price increase was definitely going to happen. Everyone has their own opinions on how much of an increase is appropriate. Some people think that since the price of salt is cheap, they might as well double it and follow the progress of other merchants.

Some people are worried about settling accounts with the government, and think that a half increase is enough. Strive to be low-key and make endless money. In the end, Feng Zhu showed his personal prestige and signaled that a two-level raise would be enough, and the people outside would not complain too much.

After discussing these two matters, everyone could finally put down their minds and start drinking. Every one of them was a drunkard. They drank from noon to evening before being carried back by servants from each family.

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That night, Chen Heng waited for Liu Xianglian at home all night, but did not wait for him to come back. Knowing that the other party was highly skilled in martial arts, although Chen Heng was not worried about his safety, he still felt that it was a bit awkward to leave the guest alone like this.

In the end, Xinda persuaded him again and again, telling his second brother that he would go to Qiupu Street to find Manager Zhao tomorrow, and Chen Heng went to bed.

In fact, it was Chen Heng who thought too much. Liu Xianglian came to his house once in the middle of the night looking for the address he gave. Seeing that the lights were on in every household and their family status was small, I didn't want to bother them. He just turned around, took the money given by Xin Geng, and went to the fishing alley to have a good time.

Today is eight thousand words, eight thousand words! But I know that your monthly passes are really gone, and you should have drained your money for me. Hahahaha, whatever. I am indeed too strong.