When the official ship sailed to Yangzhou's dock, officials of all ranks had to wait. After the official ship stopped, Jia Xuan's personal guards first got off the ship on horseback, and they lined up on both sides with an imposing manner. Jia Xuan then also rode out, followed by a soft sedan chair.
Today, Jia Xuan was wearing a Qilin robe and a purple-gold crown on his head. He swept his majestic gaze across the officials below, his aura extraordinary.
The leader of the group was a middle-aged man with a handsome face, a thin figure, and a long beard.
"I am Yangzhou's salt inspector, Lantai Temple's official, Lin Ruhai. I am Yangzhou's general, Zhou Tong. I am Yangzhou's prefect, Ge Tao.”
Jia Xuan hurriedly helped Lin Ruhai up. "Lord Lin, there's no need to be so polite." Then he stretched out his hand and said,"My lords, please don't be polite."
"Thank you, Imperial Envoy." The officials of Yangzhou bowed.
"I'm here to handle the military affairs of Yangzhou under the emperor's orders. I don't care about anything else.”Jia Xuan said.
"I heard that General Zhou has not been feeling well recently. In my opinion, it is better to return to the residence and recuperate for a period of time.”Jia Xuan turned to Liu Cheng and said,"You lead the soldiers to take over the Yangzhou camp."
Zhou Tong's expression darkened when he heard this. Was he here to take away his military power? But Jia Xuan came with righteousness, and he was at his wit's end. He was originally a general under Jing Yuanxun, but ever since he came to Jiangnan, he had been blinded by this extravagant life and opened the door for the salt merchants.
Now that Jia Xuan had seized his military power, he could only say desolately," Thank you for your sympathy, Imperial Envoy.”
"Yes." Jia Xuan nodded, thinking that he knew when to retreat.
"Alright, you can all disperse." Jia Xuan said to the Yangzhou officials. After all the officials left, he greeted them again. "My nephew Jia Xuan greets Uncle Lin." Jia Xuan bowed.
"Virtuous nephew, you don't have to be polite. We're all relatives.”Lin Ruhai looked at the youth in front of him and couldn't help but nod in his heart. Finally, there was someone capable in the Rong Mansion.
"Oh right, Uncle, I brought Sister Lin back this time.”Jia Xuan laughed.
Lin Ruhai looked at the sedan behind Jia Xuan with joy. "Nephew, let's quickly return to the residence and rest for a while.”
Jia Xuan knew that Lin Ruhai was anxious to see his daughter, so he did not mind. Under the protection of the guards and salt workers, he returned to the salt inspector's office. Liu Cheng led a thousand soldiers to the Yangzhou camp.
Salt tax was the most important tax in the past dynasties. The salt inspection censor's office had been expanded by several salt inspection censors. The current scale was no less than Rong Mansion. The layout of the entire building was rigorous, with towers and pavilions, symmetrical on both sides, with golden paintings and exquisite decorations. Only to see lush trees, strange flowers sparkling, a clear stream from the depths of the flowers and trees winding down to the stone peak. After taking a few more steps, he saw that the entrance was a winding corridor, and there was a small path paved with stones under the steps. It led directly to the second door, and inside was the inner residence.
Although it was not as magnificent as Rong Mansion, it was still calm and elegant.
Jia Xuan was arranged to stay in an elegant courtyard. Logically speaking, Jia Xuan should not be staying in the back of the house. Lin Ruhai indeed said that it was fine if they were all relatives.
After Jia Xuan settled down, he did not disturb Lin Ruhai and Lin Daiyu. He knew that the father and daughter had not seen each other for a few years and must have a lot to talk about.
It was easy to explain why the troops in Jiangnan had slacked off, but how to help Lin Ruhai. Jia Xuan had to think carefully.
Lin Ruhai's death in the original novel was strange. He still had a daughter to take care of. How could he be bent on seeking death? Don't lie about the deep relationship between husband and wife. Was Lin Ruhai still lacking in concubines?
If he was framed, then the huge salt inspection censor's office was heavily guarded. It was impossible to assassinate him directly. Then there is a way to poison. However, only the elders of the Lin family could serve him in close proximity.
Was he bribed? Or was he threatened? It was not impossible, but it was still too small. Once such a thing happened, it would be very easy for Lin Ruhai to be alerted. To be able to become a salt inspector, Lin Ruhai definitely wouldn't be killed so easily.
Could it be…Jia Xuan suddenly thought of Jia Min's escort. Now, he could easily enter the kitchen and tea room because he had Jia Min's companion.
Lin Ruhai was practically a thorn in the Zhen family's side in Yangzhou. I can't wait to get rid of him. Moreover, the Jia family and the Zhen family were old relatives. Madam Wang was also a kind-hearted and greedy person. If the Zhen family could get through Madam Wang, it was not impossible.
Otherwise, why would Jia Yuanchun be conferred the title of Consort Xiande after Lin Ruhai's death? Moreover, the entire Lin family had invested in Rong Mansion. Otherwise, how could Rong Mansion afford to build such a magnificent Grand View Garden?
The Lin family's fortune was also a major factor. If Jia Min had not died, it would have been fine. Grandmother Jia would not have agreed. But now that her daughter was dead, for the sake of the future of the Rong family, even if Grandmother Jia knew, she would pretend not to see it and protect Daiyu more. It was not impossible for such a situation to happen.
And Jia Yuanchun followed Noble Consort Zhen's path and entered the palace through a small selection. Through Madam Wang's insider, he could get rid of the thorn in his side and get a large sum of money for free. Why not? The more Jia Xuan thought about it, the more he felt that this possibility was the greatest. Recently, Emperor Long Xing had to clear the treasury of the silver that they owed, so Zhen family's days weren't good. Because the Zhen family had received the emperor several times, the amount owed to the national treasury was too large.
Back then, because the Zhen family had received him several times, they had spent a lot of money. That was why Retired Emperor handed Jiangnan Weaving over to Zhen Family to supplement Zhen Family. However, the Zhen family had been used to living a life of luxury and wealth all these years. How could they bear to return the silver to the national treasury? Therefore, he had gathered some old ministers to complain to the Retired Emperor, which annoyed Emperor Long Xing.
Yangzhou Salt Patrol Censor's Office, Xinzhu Garden, Daiyu's boudoir. Lin Ruhai asked about his daughter's situation in Rongguo Mansion over the years. Naturally, Daiyu only reported the good news.
Hearing his daughter talk about Jia Xuan's situation over the years and his actions in the Divine Capital, he thought that this was a plan. When he saw his daughter's eyes light up when she talked about Jia Xuan, his heart ached, as if something precious was about to leave him.
Looking at his daughter who still did not know what was going on and still wanted to pull him to practice some stupid Taiji Fist, his face darkened even more.
However, looking at his daughter's ruddy face, the resentment in his heart towards Jia Xuan dissipated a little. That's right. Looking at her daughter's complexion, she was indeed much better than when she left home. She had only practiced for a short period of time. If she persisted all year round, her daughter's body would definitely be much better. Lin Ruhai was grateful to his nephew.
In the evening, Lin Ruhai held a banquet to welcome Jia Xuan. Because there were no outsiders, Daiyu did not avoid the banquet and also attended it.
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