In Yangzhou City, the representatives of the salt merchants were gathered in a large courtyard in the eastern part of the city.
"Elder Bai, Lin Ruhai has been investigating too closely recently. We have hundreds of thousands of tons of smuggled salt. If they didn't sell it now, they would be screwed this year.”The man surnamed Huang said.
"Yes, Elder Bai." Everyone below echoed.
"Then what should we do? Lin Ruhai was already eyeing us covetously, and now there's another Jia Xuan. If it was the former commander Zhou Tong who controlled the Yangzhou camp, things would be easier for us. If any of you make a mistake, our lives might not be guaranteed.”Elder Bai said.
"Why don't we test Jia Xuan?”One of them said.
"No! If Long Xing Emperor really sent them to help Lin Ruhai, then wouldn't we be walking right into a trap?”Elder Bai said.
"But that person in the capital is urging us so much. We can't sell the goods, so how can we show our respect?”
At this time, a middle-aged man with triangular eyes said,"I have an idea.".”
"What method? Old Li, tell me quickly. At this time, the fire is already burning your eyebrows, why are you still hiding it!”Huang said.
"We can kill Lin Ruhai, and Yangzhou will be in chaos. Not only did it get rid of the big problem in his heart, but it was also convenient to sell goods.”
"Are you going to kill them? The salt inspector's office was heavily guarded. It was basically impossible to assassinate him. Our people can't get close to Lin Ruhai, so how can we kill him?”Elder Bai said angrily. He thought that it was some brilliant idea.
The triangular-eyed man said,"We can let the people around Lin Ruhai do it."”
"Are you saying that you bribed and threatened the Lin family's servants? That was even more impossible. With Lin Ruhai's shrewdness, once he discovered it, he would follow the clues. If they find us, the consequences will be unimaginable.”Elder Bai said.
"Elder Bai, you might not know this, but Jia Min's escort can be used. We can contact the second branch of Madam Wang of Rong State Manor through the Zhen family. This Madam Wang was greedy for money, and she didn't get along with Jia Min. Furthermore, Madam Wang has a daughter who is a female official in the palace. As long as we pay a large sum of money and add on the Zhen family's promise, we won't have to worry about not being able to do it.”The triangular-eyed man continued," Lin Ruhai only has one daughter. If Lin Ruhai dies, the Lin family's wealth will fall into the hands of the Rong Family. I don't have to worry about Madam Wang not agreeing."
"Alright, I'll leave this matter to you. We'll jointly fund the money." Elder Bai replied after some thought.
The Zhen family of Jinling said," Old Master, this is such a big matter. Shouldn't we discuss it with Old Madam?”Zhen Yingjia's eldest son Zhen Jie said.
"It's fine. There's no need to inform the old lady about such a small matter. Moreover, with the secret medicine of the previous dynasty, even the doctor would not be able to find out after Lin Ruhai died.”Zhen Yingjia said. Then, he said," Send someone to the Divine Capital and tell Madam Wang that after this is done, the Zhen family will not take a single cent from the Lin family. Moreover, she even helped her daughter Yuan Chun obtain the Consort position.”
In the Rong Mansion of the Divine Capital, Zhou Rui's family brought an inconspicuous servant to Madam Wang's house.
After the servant left, Zhou Rui said," Madam, this is too big. If we fail, we won't be able to do well. I'm afraid the old lady won't forgive us."”
"It's fine. Send someone to tell Granny Wang that after the matter is done, I'll send someone to send their family to the south to enjoy life. And they were freed from slavery. Remember to send a stranger and say that it was the Zhen family's intention. Even if things go south in the future, we can deny knowing anything and send Granny Wang and her family to the Zhen family. That way, we'll be safer." Madam Wang said.
Zhou Rui's family thought to themselves that Madam Wang had a kind face but a dark heart. He had to be careful in the future.
Three days later, in the courtyard in the east of the city, he said," The matter has been settled. We just have to wait for the news.”Triangular-eyed smiled as he drank his tea.
After another two days, the salt inspector's office indeed kept an eye on Jia Min's escort and caught Granny Wang red-handed. When Lin Ruhai found out about this, his heart could not help but shudder. If Jia Xuan had not reminded her that Granny Wang would definitely have succeeded, then she…
"Granny Wang, I, Lin Ruhai, admit that I have treated you servants well. Why did you do such a thing against the Lord? If you tell me honestly who instructed you, I will spare your life.”Lin Ruhai asked.
"Master, you don't have to ask. His wife knew that her entire family would not be able to survive. I only wish for a quick death." It turned out that Granny Wang had two sons. One of them had married into the Lin family with her, and the other was still working in Rong Mansion. Two days ago, someone told her that if this was successful, she would send her family to the south to enjoy life. If she didn't agree, her youngest son and his family would all die. Granny Wang had no choice but to agree. If it was successful, their family would go to the south to live and get rid of their slavery status. If she failed, her son and his family in the Lin family would not be able to survive. If she did not agree, her youngest son and his family would die immediately. Even if he failed, his youngest son and his family would still be able to live well. If they succeeded, the entire family would live and they would be able to get rid of slavery and become good citizens. That was why Granny Wang did it without hesitation.
Seeing Granny Wang like this, Lin Ruhai knew it was pointless to ask. He waved his hand." Dismiss them." After saying that, he looked at Jia Xuan. What do you think of this matter?
"As long as we send someone to the capital and see where Granny Wang's family is sent to, we will know who did it.”Jia Xuan said.
Lin Ruhai nodded." It's all thanks to you this time. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable."”
"Uncle, you are too serious. This is my duty.”
"Looks like these salt merchants are really anxious.”Lin Ruhai said.
"Uncle, we can beat him at his own game.”Jia Xuan said.
"Lin Fu, just say that I'm poisoned and in danger.”Lin Ruhai said to Butler Lin beside him. Then, she exchanged glances with Jia Xuan and smiled.
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