After coming out of Xianyang Prison, everyone had their own thoughts and no one spoke.
They just said hello to each other and then turned around and left.
Gu Siyuan rode back to Gu Mansion and saw his father Gu Zongmin standing in the yard looking after his pigeons.
He immediately walked over, stood respectfully behind Gu Zongmin, bowed his hands and said, "I have met my father."
"Haier just came back from Xianyang Prison. He followed Lord Zhang to meet Ran Fang and Master Fusu."
After hearing this, Gu Zongmin put down the bird food in his hand and asked his servants to collect all the bird food.
He turned his head and looked at Gu Siyuan, the look in his eyes made it impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.
"how?"
Speaking of Ran Fang, Gu Siyuan's attitude became a little angry.
He said in a very contemptuous tone: "In my opinion, Ran Fang is just an ordinary person. I don't know why your majesty values him so much?"
"You are arrogant in what you say and do, and extremely shameless!"
Hearing this, Gu Zongmin looked at him in surprise. He had heard that someone in the court said that Ran Fang was a capable person and was highly valued by His Majesty.
Why did Gu Siyuan say that he became a person seeking fame and reputation?
"What happened?"
After hearing his father's question, Gu Siyuan thought about what happened in Xianyang Prison again, and felt as if he felt a sigh of relief in his heart.
In his words, there was a hint of disdain.
"My father didn't know something. That man actually said that the salt made by the Gu family was mediocre. His words were full of disdain for the Gu family. I was really angry when I heard that."
"Hmph, he even boasted that he could make finer salt."
"This is simply laughable. Who in the Qin Dynasty doesn't know that my Gu family's salt is the best!"
Seeing his son's proud expression, Gu Zongmin felt a little unhappy on his face, but there was still some worry in his eyes.
"Don't talk too much. The Gu family is not the only one in the world who knows how to make salt."
"However, there is no one in Guandong who can compare with the Gu family."
Even if there is, then the Gu family has a way to make him named Gu.
Gu Zongmin didn't say this, but everyone knew what it meant.
"Then what is the method of making salt that Ran Fang mentioned?"
"Well..." Gu Siyuan paused, shook his head, and said a little decadently, "The man was very cautious and did not reveal the method of making salt. He said he would wait until three days to find out in Xianyang Prison."
"In this case, I will go with you that day."
Hearing this, Gu Siyuan's eyes flashed, he didn't expect that his father would really have to go.
At this moment, he was a little flustered. He didn't know whether to tell his father about the bet with Ran Fang.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Gu Zongmin knew that this guy had something to hide from him.
He asked sharply: "What's going on?!"
Gu Siyuan shuddered and knelt on the ground without daring to raise his head: "Father, baby..."
"Haier made a bet with Ran Fang today. If he can't make finer salt, he will kowtow to me and admit his mistake and apologize to the Gu family."
"But...but, if he does it, then...then..."
Seeing him like this, Gu Zongmin asked: "What about it?"
In fact, Gu Siyuan felt a little guilty now. He always felt that Ran Fang could definitely do it.
I don’t know where this feeling comes from, but it is very strong.
Under his father's sharp eyes, he had no choice but to tell the truth: "I will give him 80% of the Gu family's property..."
Gu Zongmin was stunned and stood there for a long time without speaking.
Just when Gu Siyuan thought his father was going to ask for help, he heard his old voice, "That's it, you get up first."
Gu Siyuan stood up without knowing why, not daring to raise his head to look into Gu Zongmin's eyes.
Then I heard Gu Zongmin say again: "This may be God's will. The Gu family has finally come to an end."
Hearing this, Gu Siyuan raised his head and looked at Gu Zongmin in surprise: "Father, what does this mean?"
Gu Zongmin raised his head, glanced into the distance, and then said: "Did you know that someone in the court proposed that the court have a monopoly on salt and iron, and His Majesty has already agreed."
"In a few days, this salt industry will no longer belong to the Gu family."
"If it's because of old feelings and the court is willing to continue to use the Gu family, then this matter is not bad. If... it doesn't work, then all the dignitaries of the Gu family will disappear."
"This..." Gu Siyuan never thought that the Gu family's business would one day come to an end, and it would happen so soon. "The bet between that son and Ran Fang had no winner from the beginning."
"But father, Mr. Zhang and father are considered old friends. Can't we let him make peace with each other?"
Gu Zongmin sighed, thinking about the news he received last night, he still felt a little unbelievable.
"The person who handles this matter is Mr. Zhang."
"However, the person who can persuade His Majesty to agree to this matter is someone in the court."
"If we can find this person, then our family may still have room to turn around. Even if we hand over all the property to the court, we can still leave a share of the property for our family."
"It's just...no news about this man has come from the court. I'm afraid it's...difficult."
Not only did the Gu family receive news about the salt and iron monopoly, but everyone in the court already knew about it.
Moreover, they all knew about the bet between Ran Fang and the young master of the Gu family.
Everyone has a certain amount in their hearts. If Ran Fang really wins, then no one will be able to match Ran Fang's influence in the court in the future.
With His Majesty's support, Ran Fang will become a popular figure in Xianyang, and he may be on an equal footing with Prime Minister Li Si.
This incident naturally reached Hu Hai's ears. He felt a deep sense of crisis and immediately sent someone to call Zhao Gao over.
Arriving at Hu Hai's palace, Zhao Gao bowed respectfully to Hu Hai and said, "See you, Second Young Master."
"I wonder what the second young master has come to do with this slave?"
Seeing Zhao Gao, the nervous expression on Hu Hai's face suddenly stabilized a lot.
"Have you heard about Ran Fang's incident?"
Zhao Gao lowered his head and raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth.
This matter was brought to Hu Hai's ears by someone else. If he didn't have a sense of crisis, how could he have accomplished it?
When he raised his head, there was a look of concern on his face: "Second Young Master, don't worry, that Ran Fang is just a Confucian scholar. Even if he has all kinds of skills, he can only talk on paper in Xianyang Prison."
"It won't have any impact on the second young master."
Hearing this, Hu Hai's worries decreased slightly.
But Zhao Gao's words still couldn't completely reassure him.
"But Fusu is also in prison. If Fusu is on good terms with Ran Fang, then wouldn't Ran Fang's words be Fusu's words?"
"Father originally thought that I was no match for Fusu. If this happens, wouldn't I be even worse in his heart?"
Seeing him like this, Zhao Gao also showed a worried look on his face.
"Second Young Master, don't worry, Your Majesty is very kind to you."
"Fusu is in Xianyang Prison now. Even with Ran Fang's help, he probably won't be able to cause any trouble."
"only……"
Hu Hai asked eagerly: "Just what, sir, it doesn't matter if you say it."
Zhao Gao frowned slightly and said in a slow tone: "Now that Ran Fang is quite famous in the court, if he really makes salt, then the Gu family's property... I am afraid that all of it will really fall into his hands. "
"When the time comes, Mr. Fusu will naturally follow the rising tide."
"I am worried that... Your Majesty will pay more attention to Mr. Fusu. There is not much that I can do for the second young master... there is not much that I can do for him."
Hearing what Zhao Gao said, Hu Hai knew that his worries were true.
Moreover, he also heard that his father wanted to make Fusu the crown prince. Will he still be able to live in this palace by then?
He said in a very urgent tone: "Sir, what should I do?"
He even held Zhao Gao's hand and said, "Sir, please explain clearly."
Zhao Gao's eyes darkened, and he whispered something into Hu Hai's ear. Hu Hai's face suddenly turned frightened.
He asked with a trembling voice: "Sir, can this... be done?"
"As long as the Second Young Master is willing, I will find a clear path for the Second Young Master even if I risk my life!"
