Lan Xin and Lu Zhendong stood side by side on the deck, watching the three big characters "Ningyang County" getting closer and closer. The corners of his mouth curled slightly, and he said in a low voice: "I'm afraid, this Ningyang County will no longer be the only county town in Dayu that can trade with Dazong in the future." ”

Lu Zhendong said with a smile: "Yes! The route from the East China Sea to Dayu will soon be used. At that time, Ningyang County lost its advantage, and the four major families headed by Ouyang Jiang didn't know what kind of bloody rain would be set off. ”

It is also inevitable that the four major families will reshuffle their cards, and perhaps a new family will rise to the top. Lan Xin whispered. His eyes looked at Han Wu and the people guarding the city.

Lu Zhendong looked at Lan Xin's gaze and said in a low voice: "With the lesson from last time, the people guarding the city will not embarrass us this time. ”

Sure enough, the defenders of the city followed the procedure, collected the tax money, and let the fleet enter the city.

Lan Xin was not as low-key as last time this time, and swaggered all the goods on the bright side.

More than a dozen large ships, each loaded with red ginseng. Not to mention the eyeliner of the four major families, even the soldiers guarding the city and the passing merchant ships are red-eyed.

Ouyang Mansion

The subordinate is reporting everything he saw to Master Ouyang in detail: "······ That's what the little ones see, sir. Although I don't know the grade of red ginseng, I can be sure that there is no doubt that there is red ginseng in that box. ”

"Master, this time we can make a lot of money again. The butler standing on the side said excitedly, "The old slave will go and inform the other families to come over, and we will discuss how to distribute these red ginsengs." ”

Fifth Master Ouyang gently turned the jade wrench in his hand and smiled lightly, "Okay, you go ······" His tone paused and he said with a smile, "No, I'm afraid they're almost at the door." You go and prepare refreshments to welcome the guests. ”

Then he pointed to the little servant beside him and said, "Go and lead all the guests to my study." ”

After everyone went out, Ouyang Wu put his body into the chair, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth raised a calculating smile, "Hehe, Yulan Xin, I have been in the mall for so many years, and I have never been so aggrieved as last time!"

The only difference from last time was that Lan Xin and Lu Zhendong lived together in the attic at the back.

After experiencing the last incident, the dumb aunt did not hesitate this time, and after Lan Xin settled down, she handed over the account books and silver tickets. Lan Xin took a cursory look at it and nodded with satisfaction, "Wensheng is really getting more and more capable, this year, I am very satisfied with the profitability of the shop." ”

The dumb aunt smiled and saluted Lan Xin. Without Wen Yuan, although the dumb aunt has a lot of gray hair on her head, her spirit is very good.

Lan Xin looked at the accounts in the courtyard this year, and said with a smile: "Dumb aunt, we don't need to save like this." In this way, you and Uncle Dumb's monthly money will be added to ten taels per person per month. The shop gives Wensheng a percentage of shares, and in addition to the monthly money, he can also share dividends. ”

No, no, no! The dumb aunt waved her hand in a panic and refused, we eat the jade family, use the jade family, this is already very satisfied. There is no need to add additional money. Besides, when the wife is free, she can also embroider some embroidery and save some private money.

"Hehe!" Lan Xin was amused by Aunt Dumb's honest appearance, nodded and said, "Aunt Dumb, it's different now." You are already a grandmother now, and there will be more grandchildren, granddaughters in the future. Why don't you save some more money and give them a daughter-in-law and a dowry?!"

"Then thank you, master. The dumb aunt stroked happily, and then saluted and thanked her. At the mention of her new grandson, the wrinkles on the face of the dumb aunt deepened.

Lan Xin raised his eyes and saw Han Wu and Si Yan walking in from outside, so he motioned for the dumb aunt to go down first.

Lan Xin looked at Han Wu's tense face, and said with a smile, "Fifth Uncle, what's wrong?

"Alas!" Han Wu sighed, "Old slave······ Alas, it's hard to put into words!"

"If there's anything worth your sigh about, tell me about it. Lan Xin picked up a petal of oranges that Lu Zhendong peeled for her, put it in her mouth and chewed it gently, "I remember, before going out, I asked you to go to major pharmacies." ”

"Yes, the old slave is worried about this matter. Han Wu sighed, "The old slave first arrived at the Ouyang family's pharmacy, and the shopkeeper there was very enthusiastic about the old slave. But when I went to the pharmacy of Yuwen's house, the shopkeeper there ignored the old slave.

The old slave said that when they asked their master to come and see the goods. The shopkeeper only said that he had not received orders from his master. And the Zhuge family's pharmacy said that last year's red ginseng had not been sold, and I am afraid that it would not be asked for it today.

The Zhuge family has always looked at the Ouyang family, and the Zhuge family gave such an answer, and the old slave felt that it was wrong, so he returned to the Ouyang family's pharmacy. As a result, the shopkeeper of the Ouyang family's pharmacy was unusual, the same as the Zhuge family's statement. ”

Lan Xin squeezed the orange petal's hand for a moment, then put the orange in his mouth and chewed it gently. He asked in a low voice, "What did the people of the Sima family say?"

Han Wu hung his head and said, "The old slave went to the Sima family's pharmacy, but the guy in the store said that the shopkeeper was not there. ”

"The shopkeeper must have been hiding. Si Yan couldn't help but interject, "County Lord, why don't the servants go and wait near Sima's house and ask their family master to come out and talk?"

Si Yan and Han Wu and the others, Lan Xin left them in the Jade King's Mansion. Therefore, their address to Lan Xin remains the same, and they call Lu Zhendong uncle.

Lan Xin shook his head lightly and sneered, "No need!"

"County Lord······"

Lan Xin waved his hand to interrupt Si Yan's words, and said softly: "Among the four major families, the leader is the Ouyang family. Whether they are willing or not, they must take the Ouyang family as their leader.

And the Ouyang family started by relying on the herbal medicine business, so they need the largest amount of red ginseng. As long as he opened his mouth to resist red ginseng, people from other families would not dare to oppose it. Fifth Master Ouyang is the head snake in Ningyang County, we didn't let him take advantage of it last time, he is trying to get back to the field!"

Han Wu was immediately anxious, "Then what should I do?

Lan Xin said with a smile: "Fifth Uncle doesn't need to worry, there will always be a way." She turned to Si Yan and asked, "I asked you to see those filigree crafts, how about it?"

Si Yan said: "That's not a problem. The minions have personally opened the box and seen it, and the workmanship is very fine. ”