Wu Qiye is a good elder of the Tong family, and in addition to the daily friendship between the two families, they also often have business contacts, and they are trustworthy people.

Tian Youwei didn't shy away from it, she told him what happened very directly, and asked him, "I wonder if Uncle Seven is involved in this matter?" ”

It is impossible for Shi Zhizhou and others to make too much money alone, and most of this money will still fall on the heads of Mingzhou merchants, the reason is that Haiphong is for everyone's good business.

Wu Qiye really knew: "Do you think it's inappropriate?" ”

Tian Youwei told him her worries: "This set is aimed at us, the drunkard does not mean to drink, the matter of coastal defense is not handled properly, at most the officials will be punished." But if you add bribes and bribes, everyone will be dragged in......"

"Only if you do something unseemly, will you be so eager to cover up the disaster with money...... Wu Qiye patted the case: "I have always felt that something is wrong, and I am also asking who came up with this idea." ”

"Uncle Seven knows it, and his niece is relieved." Tian Youwei breathed a sigh of relief.

Wu Qiye can become one of the richest businessmen in Mingzhou, it is not accidental, his people are old and spicy, and he is very prestigious in Mingzhou, as long as he is willing to come forward, this matter will probably not be possible, I am afraid that the rest of the Wu family will not want to offend Ah Jiu and will drag them back.

Wu Qiye smiled: "Don't worry, your seventh uncle is not old, Wu family, I have the final say!" It's just that Song Ruhai is there, I'm afraid you have to go there yourself. He also had dealings with Yang Mo before. ”

Song Ruhai is the head of the Fan Shang Guild, and the benefits of coastal defense are also closely related to the Fan merchants, but the relationship between him and Wu Qiye and other local maritime merchants is very delicate, both competition and cooperation, and each other's connections and interests are different, so they may not listen to Wu Qiye's words.

"Okay, I'll handle this!" Tian Youwei and Wu Qiye discussed it properly, and sent a post to Song Ruhai.

Song Ruhai immediately replied and asked her to come over tomorrow afternoon for tea and snacks.

Zhang Cheng came to visit Ximei, and when he heard about this, he was quite uneasy: "The imperial court has given preferential treatment to Fanshang, as long as it is not a big traitor, it will not be too careful." The interests of the merchants come first, and they don't consider the overall situation of the people's livelihood in our dynasty, but I am afraid that Song Ruhai has been bought by Shang Guogong, and Mrs. needs to be cautious. ”

Tian Youwei said calmly: "Don't worry, I have my own opinions." ”

In the afternoon of the next day, Tian Youwei packed up, left Brother Xi to be taken care of by her parents, and went out with Ximei and Lao Zhoutou.

Halfway through, Lao Zhou said, "Master, someone is following us." ”

Tian Youwei didn't care: "It's okay." ”

Most of them are Ah Jiu's people, so they don't need to be bothered, but I don't think these people dare to do anything to her on the street.

Song Ruhai and his wife greeted her at the door and led her in with a smile.

Song Niangzi is a native of Mingzhou, she is bright and petite, and her temperament is quite enthusiastic, so she first helped Tian Youwei and smiled: "I knew you were coming, I started preparing to eat last night, they are all home-steamed pastries, delicious and soft, you can eat more." ”

Tian Youwei held Song Niangzi's hand, her eyes smiled like a curved moon, delicate and cute: "Thank you sister-in-law, you know what I like to eat best, and my sister-in-law is the same, always make me good food, considerate and thoughtful." ”

Song Niangzi laughed out loud: "If Madame doesn't dislike it, treat me as my sister-in-law." ”

After laughing and laughing, the guests and hosts sat down, passed the tea three rounds, and the conversation got to the point.

Tian Youwei said according to the method she had thought of in advance, and said: "I heard that Song Xingshou took the initiative to propose that the merchant raise funds to present gifts for Shang Guogong and take the lead in donating money, which is really selfless. ”

When Song Ruhai and his wife heard this, they were all taken aback.

Song Niangzi looked at Song Ruhai inquiringly: "Husband? ”

Song Ruhai frowned, and quickly threw out a big food sentence, muttering a long list.

Song Niangzi hurriedly patted him and said angrily: "Seeing that you are in a hurry, Mrs. Shao doesn't understand." ”

Song Ruhai smiled apologetically and changed back to the local dialect: "I don't know where Mrs. got this news from?" Song has never done this, and he is not familiar with Shang Guogong. ”

Tian Youwei feigned surprise: "No? So why do they say that? A lot of people are complimenting you. ”

Song Ruhai hurriedly said: "There really isn't." Although I am a fan, I have been here for many years, I have married a wife and had children, and I probably will not go back in this life, and I know the stakes...... It's not easy to get the money. ”

Tian Youwei took the opportunity to say: "That's because I misunderstood." ”

Normally, when people are in a hurry, they can't help but speak out of their hometown, which is the real emotional embodiment.

Song Ruhai's big food talk in a hurry completely corresponded to the Chinese he said later. And he didn't know that Tian Youwei was also proficient in big food.

Looking at the performance of the Song couple again, Tian Youwei thought that Song Ruhai should have nothing to do with this matter, so she said: "I can't hide it, I came here today to hope that you don't get involved in this matter, and let other businessmen not get involved." ”

Song Ruhai solemnly responded: "Shao Tiju and I are old friends, as long as you say you can't do it, you must do it." ”

After chatting for a while, Song Ruhai remembered something: "Recently, Shang Guogong's people have had a close relationship with a businessman named Paul, maybe it was Paul who did it. It's inconvenient for you to come forward, I'll take care of it. ”

"Then please." Tian Youwei took a salute, and Song Niangzi hurriedly supported her: "I can't help it, the little boy in my belly doesn't agree." ”

Tian Youwei said with a straight face: "Why can't you do it?" Song Xingshou traveled thousands of miles to bring overseas treasures to our dynasty, and sold the treasures of our dynasty overseas, and was the head of the line over the years, bringing many merchants to prosper in commerce and trade, so that our dynasty's tax profits increased greatly, and its reputation was far and wide. I have also made efforts to strengthen coastal defense on a daily basis, and this gift is deserved. ”

Seeing that she was serious, Song Niangzi couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Madame's words today are extremely fair. It's a pity that there are some laypeople in this world, who always have to look down on me because my husband is a fan, because I married him and laughed at me openly and secretly. We earn money diligently with both hands, self-denial and law-abiding, where is the inferiority? I really don't know what to say. ”

Song Ruhai said: "That's just a shallow person with no knowledge, I told you not to go to your heart, you can't remember." The imperial court has given preferential treatment to Fanshang, and Shao Tiju is even more friendly with me, what are you talking about to your wife? ”

Song Niangzi said embarrassedly: "I just feel a little emotional......"

Tian Youwei took the topic over with a gag, chatted for a while, and got up to say goodbye: "There are still children at home, I should go back." ”

Song Ruhai also said: "I also went to find Paul." ”

The three of them went out together, each going his own way.

Two days later, it was Chinese New Year's Eve.

There are also opera performances on the streets of Mingzhou, Tian's father and Xie's are celebrating the New Year in Mingzhou for the first time, Brother Xi is gradually getting older and loves to be lively, Shao Jing is not at home, this year is destined to be lively.

Tian Youwei simply made a decision: "Let's go out to watch the opera in the morning." ”