In Baron Goya's study, Steward Ines was making a report. After he finished talking about the results of the various industries under the Baron's name last month, Baron Goya sighed and said, "Without the iron business, the family's income has dropped by more than half." Even the previous investment did not pay off enough. We are losing money on this business. ”

"Master, there are always opportunities, and those Chinese will not just give up, presumably they will be willing to find another place to cooperate." Ines said.

"Let's put it there for now. I didn't expect these guys to be so weak among the Chinese. was actually fought like this by another faction. After this incident has passed, we still have to carefully pick and choose people who can cooperate. ”

Ines nodded yes.

"By the way, here's something, you can arrange to send two copies out, one for my good friend Baron Lanhe, and the other for the Marquis de Bardini. Baron Goya took two leather bags from the drawer of the table and handed them to Inés.

"Sir, what is this?"

"This is the details of our dealings with the Chinese, some numbers, some names. And some of my surveys of the Chinese. I don't think there's any reason for them to act too far, but I have to be on guard. Baron Goya opened a leather bag with his fingers, revealing a few pages inside, "This is the title deed of the Marquis de Bardini's bakery east of the city, and the old thing has been interested in my property for a long time. Next, if we are having a hard time, we may need him to take care of one or two. You send this to him, and he will understand. ”

"It's just that the Marquis de Bardini has not had much contact with us. ”

Baron Goya said: "Bardini is a measured man. ”

"I see, sir. ”

"So be it. ”

"But ......," Ines said again.

"How?"

"Master, you have been working too much on official business lately, and the atmosphere in the house is also very tense, and Madame wants me to organize a performance at home to relieve my boredom. Recently, one of the most famous bards in the south was passing by Suero, and she wanted me to arrange a family show. ”

"Famous bard...... Women love all this kind of bells and whistles. The baron frowned and asked, "Is it expensive?"

"My lord, if it is not a public performance, only your family members, I can control the cost to less than two golden axes. ”

"Well, if she could have nagged a little less, let me be quiet a little longer, and think of a few more ideas for doing business, it would be worth it. ”

"Madame wants to arrange it for the evening after tomorrow, when the little young master who was an attendant in the marquis's house happens to come back, and then call the eldest young master who is in the city guard army home, and the family will gather. ”

"Okay, you can arrange it. Remember to save a little. ”

Ines took the order to exit the study, looked back at the study behind him, and sighed secretly.

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Ines got into the carriage and went all the way to the Suero City Lord's Mansion, and when they arrived at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion, they saw Xiao Chen and Master Icasa coming out of the City Lord's Mansion, and it was the Marquis of Bardini who accompanied them. The marquis's chubby face was full of smiles, and he talked happily with Xiao Chen.

He hurriedly knocked on the carriage to stop the carriage. For a while, I was hesitant to leave.

After the few people at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion said goodbye, they separated, but Ines saw Xiao Chen slowly walking towards his carriage.

Ines hurriedly opened the bag for Baron Ranhe, took out the two pieces of paper inside, tore them up, stuffed them into his mouth, and swallowed them with great difficulty. He clutched his chest and swallowed for a while, and when he saw that Xiao Chen was about to walk to the front of the car, he hurriedly got out of the car, and then bowed his head and saluted Xiao Chen.

"Steward Ines, do you want to drink some water?" Xiao Chen sneered.

"My lord, I am not thirsty. Ines' face did not change, but the hand holding the leather bag trembled slightly.

"It seems that the baron is still a little scared in his heart, does he? he wants to seek the protection of the marquis?" Xiao Chen said, looking at the bag in Ines' hand.

"It's just a title deed, and it's about a deal with the marquis. Ines handed the leather bag in his hand to Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen smiled and pushed the leather bag back again: "There is no need to do business between the Baron's Mansion and the Marquis of Bardini. I've done it all for you. I know that you hope in your heart that the Baron will not fall too badly, and that you will not be able to do what he tells you to do. However, it's too late, you've betrayed him, you can't go back, and since that's the case, then don't betray me again. Got it?"

"Your Excellency...... I know. Ines' head hung lower.

"Do what you have to do, knowing that we are watching you all the time. ”

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Ines went to the backyard of the Baron's palace and saw Robert admonishing a few of the caravan steward's cronies. As the son of Ines, plus the chief steward of the Baron's Palace, he actually has a lot of power, directly managing nearly half of the caravans, and this time, with the help of his father Ines, they have installed their own cronies on the caravans that have recently departed.

"Remember, you only have one mission this time, no matter what happens on the way, what rumors you hear, you must finish the business and bring me back the people and money. ”

"Steward Robert, may I ask what the hell is going on, and what is going to happen?"

"Don't ask too much if you shouldn't ask, just remember that if anyone runs away with goods or money, there is absolutely no good end, and only when you come back, you will have a good life. Do you understand?"

"Understood. Several people nodded and left.

"Father. Robert nodded to Ines. To this day, he is still a little embarrassed in front of his father. After all, in that very real dream, he abandoned his father.

"It's almost all arranged?"

"Yes. ”

"How about the magic mark they put on you?"

"It doesn't hurt. ”

"I have something to say to you. Ines stood in front of him with his hands behind his back, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke, "This matter is over, if you can hide from it safely, then do things for them wholeheartedly." Never have any other thoughts. Got it?"

Robert didn't really understand why his father said that, but he nodded and replied, "Yes." I will definitely do what you say. ”

"Your mother and sister...... , it's useless to talk about this now, anyway, take care of yourself first. Others...... You will naturally have your own choices when the time comes. Ines said.

"Father, why are you talking like that? This worries me. Robert said.

"There's nothing too much to worry about. The day after tomorrow, everything will be back on track. Ines said.