The sudden suicide of an important steward in the family made it impossible for the Qian family to be low-key and forbearing.

After the Xie family, the Qian family has indeed been more low-key than before, except for the business they should have, the children of the clan have always stayed at home, and rarely cause trouble.

But as the patriarch of the Qian clan, Qian Zongchuan never dreamed that such a low profile would involve the entire family in a big case. When he received the news of Zhong Bai's death and the invitation of the Taishou Mansion, he was even stunned for a long time.

But some others couldn't help but be angry and said, "What a deception! He once thought that he was a person, and he really felt that he could cover the sky in Hangzhou? ”

"They thought that they had gotten rid of the Xie clan through the Yunlin Temple incident before, and they felt that my Qian clan was also like the down-and-out wealthy clan that had already been at the end of the crossbow, but could they be bullied?"

"Patriarch, we can't bear it any longer, otherwise maybe some kind of bad luck will befall us, and we can't follow in the footsteps of the Xie clan!"

"Let's send a message to the seventeen of them, let them transfer all the soldiers and horses, and let those guys see the power of my Qian family in Hangzhou!"

After a while, under the surging emotions of the group, this Ganqian clan had even made responses and arrangements, planning to directly call on their strength in the Hangzhou garrison.

As one of the nine wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River, the Qian family's power in Hangzhou is no weaker than that of the Su family and others in Suzhou, especially in the local garrison, they have installed dozens of sons who hold real power.

As long as the clan really speaks, it will be easy to get rid of the Hangzhou officials led by Zeng Xian, the Taishou.

Of course, how much trouble will be brought after this is not something they can take care of for a while, anyway, what everyone is thinking about now is to let the government know how powerful they are and fight for this breath.

"Ridiculous!" Qian Zonglian, who finally came back to his senses, immediately scolded, others can not care about the consequences, but he, as the head of his own clan, can't think of this, at this time, the tiger made a face, swept it over, and immediately made this group of juniors angry and shouting obediently shut up.

As the patriarch of the Qian clan, his prestige among the clansmen is still quite extraordinary, at least stronger than Xie Ao's prestige among the Xie family.

"Now the situation is unknown, and even Zhong Bai has not found out why he died, you are shouting to make trouble, are you really not afraid of bringing ruin to my Qian family?" Qian Zongchuan continued.

At this time, some other old clansmen also spoke up to echo: "The patriarch thinks that our Qian family has been based in Hangzhou for hundreds of years, although the family has a big business and a lot of power, but it rarely does anything angry and resentful, even if the government wants to find fault with us, it can't find it for a while." ”

"Yes, and this time it was our Qian family who died because of them, it should be them who gave us an explanation, so the initiative should be in our hands! At this time, if we really provoke chaos and let the people in the barracks mess around, I am afraid that we will give people a handle. ”

Only then did Qian Zongchuan ease his expression, nodded and said, "The fourth brother and the fifth brother are more knowledgeable." Don't be frightened by this sudden news, the government is nothing more than asking my Qian family to go over and explain the matter, and I have this intention! ”

"Patriarch, isn't this too embarrassing for us...... It depends on the owner to beat the dog, Zhong Bai is the henchman of our Qian family, how can he kill them as they say? The leader of the younger generation in the clan, Qian Changwei was still dissatisfied with his mouth.

Seeing that the other sons and nephews were about to be provoked by this leader again, Lao Wuqian Zongbo hurriedly stopped: "Before the matter is concluded, you must not speculate wildly. Since the government has sent an invitation, let's just go, are you still worried that our Qian family will suffer losses in Hangzhou? ”

Saying that, he took the initiative to ask for help again, and said to Qian Zonglian: "Patriarch, let me go to the Taishou Mansion to see what happened." ”

The fourth brother Qian Zongchao also followed at this time: "What the fifth brother said is true, but it is better for me to go to this matter." Compared with you, I have more dealings with people in the government, and I am closer to Lord Taishou, and I can talk better. ”

Qian Zongchuan thought about it for a while, but still felt that Qian Zongchao was more suitable, so he quickly made a decision: "Just let the fourth brother go, anyway, it will only take half a day, there will be no problem."

"You all settle down for me to stay at home, and you are not allowed to go anywhere, let alone contact the people in the barracks, do you understand?" Finally, he told the children below.

Although these people were not angry, they still didn't dare to disobey the patriarch's instructions, so they could only whisper yes one by one, and then they retreated.

So, early the next morning, Qian Zongchao came to Hangzhou Taishou Mansion with only two entourages, and met Zeng Xian, who was also worried.

Sun Ning and the others also rushed over quickly after getting the news, just as the two sides finished their greetings and false routines, and just got to the point.

"In fact, this official has always respected and trusted the Qian family, and I know that you are not different from the Xie family, and I sincerely hope that Hangzhou can be peaceful. But this time the matter is indeed a bit serious, and I have no choice but to talk to you face-to-face. ”

After making the opening remarks, Lord Taishou asked Zhong Bai's body to be carried up, while explaining the cause of his death, especially his role in the previous Tianmu Village group of thieves.

After saying this, Qian Zongchao's already serious expression became more and more solemn.

He really didn't expect that the seemingly capable and obedient housekeeper in the past would be associated with such a big case.

Just the dangers encountered by the monks of Yunlin Temple on the way north to Suzhou, as well as the various changes that happened in Suzhou later, have shocked Qian Zongchao, who had heard about it earlier, and now this fire has actually burned to Hangzhou, and it has also been in contact with his own family, which makes him even more uneasy.

After being silent for a long time, he solemnly said to Zeng Xian: "Lord Taishou, I must make a guarantee on behalf of my entire Qian family." No matter how deeply involved he Zhong Bai is, my Qian family has absolutely nothing to do with it, we have never thought of disturbing the current situation in Jiangnan, let alone colluding with any Taihu Lake bandits and Tianmu Mountain bandits, and I hope that my lord will know it! ”

"This official is naturally willing to believe that your Qian family will not do such a foolish thing. But he ......" Zeng Taishou looked at the corpse next to him again, "He is a member of your Qian family after all, and now that he has a connection with those thieves, and there may even be a bigger conspiracy hidden behind it, it really makes people dare not be completely reassured."

"I'm afraid that even you, the fourth master, don't dare to completely guarantee that there will be no unscrupulous descendants among the Qian family's children, trying to mess with my Jiangnan, right?"