A few days later, in the uncle's house, Changsun Wuji was furious, "Is that old guy Xiao Yu crazy? He actually mobilized the entire Lanling Xiao family to start a war against my family for no reason? Why? Why on earth?"
The housekeeper whispered: "I asked someone privately to find out. It seems to be because of what happened to the young master last time."
What? ? ? Last time? We already lost money for what happened last time, and he’s still holding on to it? Do you think my eldest grandson Wuji is easy to bully?
After the anger, Changsun Wuji entered the palace in a carriage.
At noon, Princess Xiangcheng took her sister out of the palace and came to Xiaojiazhuang. Just when Xiao Rui and his family were having dinner, Xiao Changle rushed to the dining table as if he was a stranger.
Xiangcheng was very embarrassed and asked Xiao Rui for a walk by the lake. Xiao Rui was still wondering. According to the rules, the two people who were engaged were not allowed to meet in advance. Why did they come to dinner? Something must be wrong.
"Xiao, ahem, Brother Rui, can you advise your father to stop quarreling with the Changsun family?"
Phew...Brother Rui? This voice is so sweet.
Xiao Rui was almost pushed back, and he regained his composure before reacting, "With the Changsun family? What happened?"
Xiangcheng told the story, and Xiao Rui was also confused, "My father went to war with the Changsun family? I didn't hear about it. Why?"
"It seems that it's because of Zhang Sun Chong's sneak attack on you last time."
No way? Everyone has already lost money, but daddy is still holding on to me? Xiao Rui couldn't believe it, but after calming down, he remembered that he didn't seem to have told his father that the ten thousand taels were secretly spent by him without telling his father.
It's over, it's over, is there any misunderstanding?
Xiao Rui left the princess alone by the lake, rushed home in a hurry, and called out the housekeeper Xiao Hu.
"What? His eldest grandson's family is so bold that they dare to go against the master? Don't worry, young master. According to your instructions, I have arranged to go down and take action against the master. At this time, the eldest grandson's family must not be allowed to come out to share the results of the battle. I will send People will work hard to ensure that we take over all of our family's property before the eldest grandson's family profits!" Xiao Hu promised with a pat on his chest.
What the hell...
Xiao Rui was so angry that he kicked Xiao Hu over and threw an old punch at him.
waste! Waste, what use do you have? How long has it been? The old man is fighting for his life in front of others, standing up for me, and you won’t help? What a stab in the back? I'll beat you to death!
"Don't hit, don't hit the young master, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong..."
This scene stunned Xiao Hu and also stunned Princess Xiangcheng by the lake. Listening to Xiao Rui's words, the princess was stunned. My father called me to break up the fight. From this tone, it seemed that Xiao Rui was going to join the war? Help to deal with the Changsun family?
After Xiao Hu fled in embarrassment, Xiangcheng plucked up the courage, tentatively walked to Xiao Rui, and whispered persuasion: "Brother Rui, can you not get into trouble with the eldest son's family? You two are the pillars of the imperial court, and your father is caught between them. It’s hard to do in the middle.”
"Oh...it's okay, don't worry, I'll go back to Chang'an with you in the afternoon. When I find out what's going on with dad, if I can mediate, I will definitely persuade him."
Xiao Rui didn't say anything, but temporarily coaxed Xiangcheng. He hated the housekeeper Xiao Hu in his heart. This loser let you be in charge of Zhuangzi's business. You didn't know at all that such a big thing happened in the family? What do you need?
In the afternoon, Xiao Rui returned to the Duke of Song Dynasty. Old God Xiao Yuzheng was listening to his subordinates read about the results, how many shops were closed in the Changsun family today...
"Yes, that's it! Even though his eldest son Wuji is in charge of the court's salt and iron business, it is a government-run thing after all, not his private property. In terms of real strength, his eldest son's family cannot do it!" Xiao Yu was very satisfied.
"Dad, I'm back."
"Oh? Da Lang is back? Okay, you go down first, the young master and I have something to discuss." After leaving the accounting room, Xiao Yu motioned to his son not to be formal and sat down aside. Then he began to talk endlessly about his achievements.
When his father was almost showing off and stopped drinking water, Xiao Rui spoke, "Dad, I just heard about this big event. Why do you want to start a war against the Changsun family? What if it's because of Changsun Chong's attack last time?" It’s okay, there’s no need for that, I’ve already taught that kid a hard lesson.”
Xiao Yu sneered and said: "That's just one of them! Don't you know, Dalang, that a few days ago, the eldest grandson's family was so rude that he secretly suppressed and squeezed our Xiao family's property. Huh! My son has not been educated well and does not want to reflect. What's wrong? Are you secretly trying to avenge his son? Do you think I, the Xiao family, did it for you? His eldest grandson's family took action first, so don't blame me for retaliating with tooth."
What? ? ? How dare they take revenge afterwards? Is this true? Xiao Rui was furious and stood up suddenly.
Xiao Yu told his son to calm down and sit down for a while. His father was here and he was not afraid of his grandson Wuji.
"Changsun Wuji is a master of intrigues, so naturally he didn't let us catch any evidence. But our people followed and learned that the people behind the scenes were people from several of his shops in the West Market, especially those that have been very popular recently. That restaurant, huh, that’s the property of the eldest grandson’s family, everyone knows it! It’s unmistakable.”
Oh... In this case, let's take action... Wait, where? How many shops are there in West Market? The most popular restaurant?
Xiao Rui was stunned for a moment, recalling what Changsun's accountant said when he went to deliver the goods. The few shops that Changsun's family has in the West Market will all be given to you...
The most popular restaurant, isn't that the one I reopened after taking over?
If this is the case, then the first one to light the fire is not the Changsun family, but... is it me? No, it’s Xiao Hu’s weak soul!
"Ahem, Dad, I came back this time just to advise you that it is better to resolve enemies than to end them... It will be difficult for Your Majesty to do this if our two families continue to fight like this..."
Xiao Yu said seriously: "Hmph! His eldest son, Wuji, relies on his status as the uncle of the country. He usually calls himself the number one hero of Conglong and is arrogant and domineering. This time I caught him, how can I not teach him a lesson?"
This... Xiao Rui hesitated and whispered: "Actually, you misunderstood. The shops of Changsun's family in the west are no longer the property of Changsun's family, but were acquired by me..."
"Stop talking nonsense, it's just you, kid? I've asked Xiao Hu a long time ago, your Xiaojiazhuang only has a few hundred taels of silver."
"Really, look, this is the house deed..." Xiao Rui reached into his arms and took out the house deeds for the stores from the ring.
Xiao Yu stared at it for a long time, finally came to his senses, and murmured: "So, it is really your store? But why? I made a mistake in my investigation? You have no reason to take action against the property of our Duke of Song, right?"
How does Xiao Rui explain? There was no way to explain, so he could only say: "Misunderstandings, all misunderstandings, Xiao Hu made a mistake, I will arrest him right away..."
After saying that, he ran out in a hurry. Xiao Yu stood there blankly. After thinking for a long time, he finally came to his senses, pointed in the direction Xiao Rui left and cursed: "Okay, it turns out it was you bastard who did it, what Xiao Hu ? Even if you give him ten courages, he won't dare to take action privately. It's obvious that you want to take over my property... Why did I raise such an unfilial white-eyed wolf like you..."
