After getting the news of the iron mine, the emperor's mood instantly turned from cloudy to sunny, and it couldn't be better. At this time, he thought of Shang Shigong. Counting the benefits brought by Shang Shigong, the emperor couldn't help but feel that this person was simply his lucky star!

So the emperor made up his mind, this time he would first give the merit to the merit, and when the merchant's merit would make some political achievements, he would find an opportunity to promote the merchant. Such a lucky star naturally needs to be used a lot.

However, he did not suppress the impeachment of Shang Shigong, but let the people below act. At this time, such a large iron mine was discovered, and the emperor was more confident in his heart, and for those who harbored evil intentions and always disagreed with him, they naturally looked down on him in various ways.

Since these people have taken a fancy to the position of the prefect of Qingzhou and want to get rid of Shang Shigong, then he will do everything he wants, use Shang Shigong as bait, and wait for those who are ready to move to jump out, and give them all to a nest.

Such a decision naturally had no impact on the emperor, but it was a hardship for the merchants.

At the same time that the excerpt was handed over, Wang Yougong and He Liushi sent people to secretly spread rumors, trying their best to discredit Shang Shigong, especially emphasizing that Shang Shigong used his power for personal gain, plotted to seize the property of the ancient family, and designed to harm others.

Many people don't believe this, but many people do.

No matter what time it is, there are always some people who have dark minds. If you don't have a good life, you like to use the greatest malice to speculate on others. What they especially like is the great reversal of Shang Shigong from a good official to a corrupt official.

At first, it was okay, many people supported Shang Shi Gong, however. With the emperor's deliberate indulgence, some thought themselves proud. Rumors began to spread, and more and more accusations of corruption and perversion of the law spread by businessmen.

At this time, it is not like the afterlife. No one dared to block the door of the government to make trouble. But the businessman's business has been affected, and the Li family, as the merchant's in-laws, has not only been affected in business, but also criticized and pointed at by others.

For safety reasons, the Li family and the merchants began to close their doors.

At this time, Shang Shixun took the initiative to find Shang Shigong. His business has also been greatly affected, and he is really in a hurry.

At this time, An Donghua and the others had not left. However, Shang Shigong did not let Shang Shixun meet these people.

Shang Shixun was taken to a flower hall, but he couldn't sit still at all, his eyes kept looking at the door, anxious like ants on a hot pot.

As soon as Shang Shigong arrived, he immediately stood up, walked over and closed the door in person, and then lowered his voice and asked cautiously: "Brother, now it's not like a word outside." You've got a way to figure it out! ”

Shang Shigong was still the prefect of Qingzhou at this time, and he naturally knew what the situation was outside. He knew better what the purpose of Shang Shixun's visit this time was.

So he interrupted Shang Shixun. Directly asked, "Has your business been affected?" ”

Shang Shixun prepared a stomach for words, and was about to continue, when he was suddenly interrupted by Shang Shigong. He was stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses. This time God. He felt embarrassed when he thought of Shang Shigong's words.

He did come for this. But at this time, looking at Shang Shigong's expressionless face, he suddenly felt weak and guilty.

Shang Shigong encountered such a thing, he, who is a younger brother, does not say that he is worried about Shangshigong, but only cares about his own business, which is ...... That's really ......

Shang Shigong looked at him deeply, and didn't care about Shang Shixun's entanglement at this time, only said: "The clear ones are self-purifying, the turbid ones are turbid, I am innocent, and the wise and martial arts under Your Majesty will naturally not let people wronged me, it will be fine, don't worry." ”

Shang Shixun was feeling guilty, and when he heard this, he raised his head sharply and glanced at Shang Shigong in surprise. At this moment, he suddenly wondered, is his brother stupid to read? It's been such a time, and he still says such things!

What is "the clear is self-purifying, and the turbid is self-turbid"? There is also a saying called "There is no excuse for the sin that you want to add"! No matter how wise and powerful the emperor is, can he still avenge a small businessman?

At this time, I don't want to do anything, if someone confirms the charge, but there is no use!

Shang Shixun didn't know the inside story of Lu Dao, so he naturally didn't know what Shang Shigong relied on. Shang Shigong would not tell him this kind of thing.

Shang Shixun saw that Shang Shixun was not good, so he was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks, and proposed: "Brother, do you want to?" Let's still have a toto relationship, right? Don't you have some friendship with Master Du? Why don't you just write him a letter and ask him for help? Elder brother! This matter can't be delayed any longer! ”

Shang Shigong had Crown Prince Antonhua in hand at this time, how could he listen to Shang Shixun's words and contact Du Yuzhang? So he shook his head and refused.

Shang Shixun was completely angry with him, his face was blue and white, he thought about it, gritted his teeth and asked, "Brother, you tell me something, did you design the Gu family?" ”

Shang Shigong originally wanted to send Shang Shixun casually, after all, the crown prince An Donghua is still living here, so it is not good for Shang Shixun to stay in the merchant for a long time, so as not to collide with the nobles.

But he never expected that Shang Shixun actually believed the nonsense spread outside, thinking that he designed the ancient family!

Shang Shigong's eyes were cold, looking at the doubt in Shang Shixun's eyes, he turned around and sighed helplessly in his heart, a little disappointed. Shang Shixun is his only younger brother, however, he would rather believe the rumors of others than believe his brother.

Shang Shixun noticed the change in Shang Shigong's gaze, and he felt a little uneasy in his heart, and when he saw Shang Shigong turn around and stop looking at him, this uneasiness was even stronger.

Just when he hesitated to say a few good words, Shang Shigong spoke: "Whether you believe it or not, it is a fact that the Gu family assassinated the imperial court officials, and I did not design the Gu family." ”

Hearing this, Shang Shixun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. His frowning brows gradually relaxed, a smile appeared on his face, and he pretended to be relaxed and said: "It's good if you don't have it, I'll just say, big brother, you are the prefect of Qingzhou, and there is no shortage of silver in your hands, where do you want to design the ancient family?" ”

There was a bit of flattery in his tone, obviously trying to ease the relationship with Shang Shigong.

Shang Shigong didn't appreciate it, he didn't even want to turn around to face Shang Shixun, he only turned his back to him and said: "There are still a lot of things to be busy in the house, I won't keep you, you go back." ”

"Brother!" Shang Shixun panicked in his heart, couldn't help shouting, and then hurriedly said, "Brother, we haven't seen each other for so long, do you just keep your brother for dinner?" ”

Shang Shigong was unexpectedly insistent: "I said, the house has been in chaos recently, so I won't keep you." ”

Shang Shixun felt more and more uneasy in his heart, but his face became very ugly, he snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "Since the eldest brother has something to do, the younger brother will not bother the elder brother, farewell!" ”

After saying that, he turned around and walked out without hesitation. He walked quickly, but his face was very nervous.

He was waiting for Shang Shigong to open his mouth to stay.

However, it wasn't until he opened the door that Shang Shigong finally said, "Be careful on the road." ”

Shang Shixun stumbled and walked out of the city in embarrassment. Thinking of Shang Shigong's ruthlessness, the tension on his face disappeared, and only the anger that was kicked away by Shang Shigong was left!

They are clearly brothers, but where does Shang Shigong regard him as a brother? Sure enough, if you are promoted, will people change? In the past, although Shang Shigong occasionally taught him, he had never been so ruthless!

After Shang Shixun left, Shang Shigong sighed heavily. After all, they are brothers, how did he know that things would develop to this point? It was inevitable that there would be a gap between the two of them.

At this time, there was a knock on the door outside, and when I asked, it was Antonhua who had something to look for him.

Anton Hwa is the crown prince, and his status is the most precious here. Although he was still young, Shang Shigong did not dare to slack off. He quickly rubbed his face, then opened the door and followed the person to see Antonhua.

When I arrived at the place, I learned that An Donghua was looking for him for two things, one of which was to solve the rumors in Qingzhou, otherwise if the rumors were allowed to develop, it would be extremely detrimental to Shangshigong. Another thing is that An Donghua has completed the task assigned to him by the emperor and is ready to resign and return to the palace.

Shang Shigong listened to the previous sentence, and then compared Shang Shixun's suspicions, he was grateful to Anton Hua in his heart, just for Anton Hua as the crown prince but Corporal Lixian, not only never doubted the authenticity of the message, but worried about him.

After An Donghua finished the second sentence, the shackles that had been circling in Shang Shigong's heart were finally broken. Antonhua's life was very worrying for their family, and now, Antonhua is finally willing to go!

Shang Shigong was very satisfied with An Donghua's decision in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it on his face, but showed a little worry just right, and said solemnly: "Although those killers haven't moved recently, they are still careful. If Your Highness wants to return to Beijing now, you must be fully prepared! ”

Anton Hua's concern about Shang Shi Gong was very useful, and when he looked at Shang Shi Gong, he couldn't help but think of another person. Speaking of which, although he lives in a merchant now, he is in the front yard, and he has no chance to see Shang Jinxiu at all.

What Bai Yujing once said, he didn't take it to heart, but just regarded it as a joke from Bai Yujing's boredom. After being rescued by Shang Jinxiu this time, he became a little obsessed with Shang Jinxiu, and occasionally dreamed back at midnight, and couldn't help but think of what Bai Yujing said.

Could it be that he will really marry that little girl in the future?

Anton Hua's mood suddenly became complicated, and he couldn't tell whether it was doubt or expectation. His identity is there, with Shang Jinxiu's current identity, let alone becoming his main concubine, I am afraid that he is not even qualified as a side concubine.

An Donghua was thinking about it, when he suddenly heard Shang Shigong ask worriedly: "Your Highness, what's wrong with you?" ”

An Donghua came back to his senses instantly, but when he looked at Shang Shigong's eyes, he couldn't help but think of another pair of similar eyes. At this thought, he suddenly remembered a detail that he had forgotten. (To be continued......)