The corners of Zhu Yunxi's eyes narrowed slightly.

If that's the case, it all makes sense.

Although Lao Zhu went out of the city to recuperate, Yangshan was heavily guarded.

It is impossible for the Japanese to succeed in assassinating Lao Zhu, but this crime can be placed on him.

After all, he is the prince and is ordered to oversee the country.

Who has the greatest benefit from killing the emperor?

The answer is obvious.

As long as Lao Zhu is suspicious of him, then they will be considered successful.

The old story of the Han Dynasty is repeated again.

"What a ruthless plan!"

Zhu Yunxi said secretly.

At the moment, although he guessed the other party's purpose, it was still very difficult to deal with it.

Because the robbers who had been secretly hidden had fled.

Ouyang Lun also died.

There is no further proof.

Although the yamen's men and horses were dispatched, in Zhu Yunxi's opinion, the possibility of catching the group of would-be robbers was very small.

But with clues, it's at least much better than being completely confused.

"Since they are like this, then let the boat go down the river and lead the snake out of the hole."

The look on his face gradually turned cold.

"Do you want to arrest Princess Anqing for interrogation?" Xu Miaojin asked on the side.

If Ouyang Lun just hid taxes, he would not be able to implicate Princess Anqing.

Even if you know that the other person is involved.

But the royal face still has to be taken into account.

Otherwise, Lao Zhu would not be able to make a difference.

But Ouyang Lun hid the widows and tried to assassinate the grandson, so it was different.

If Princess Anqing knew about it, it would be a rebellion.

"No, you don't." Zhu Yunxi shook his head: "Don't startle the snake first." ”

He thought for a while and said, "You go to Yangshan and report today's matter to the imperial grandfather." ”

He did not say that he wanted to report the other party's conspiracy and purpose.

All you need to do is to execute Ouyang Lun, find the Japanese in his cargo ship, and report the assassination.

With Lao Zhu's shrewdness, he should be able to see through.

It's up to him to explain, but it's not beautiful.

Besides, the matter of killing the horse should have been given to Lao Zhu.

Xu Miaojin was stunned and said, "Okay! ”

"It's not a good job." Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, "I'm afraid that Grandpa Huang will be angry, and you may suffer from the pond fish." ”

Emperors are also human beings.

When he heard that his son-in-law had been killed, he must have felt bad.

"Don't worry, I have my own way to deal with it."

Xu Miaojin smiled, didn't care about her words, got out of the car and left.

The carriage continued to move forward, but did not return to the palace, but went to Zhao Mian's mansion.

It was hard for him to make a trip, so he wanted to do it all together.

After checking Ouyang Lun's case, next, it was Zhao Mian's turn.

Shangshu Mansion is not very luxurious, but very ordinary.

The two lions at the door, covered with dust, seemed to have not been cleaned for a long time.

The door is closed.

Zhu Yunxi stepped forward with Xixi and knocked on the door.

"Who!"

There was a weak voice from the porter inside.

There was a "squeak" and the door was opened.

An old man with an old dragon clock poked his head out of it.

"The kid is a native of Jiashan Mansion, his father runs some silk business, and he has always envied the style of literati, likes calligraphy and painting, and especially likes the thin gold body of Song Huizong."

"I heard that Zhao Shangshu is a master here, and my father loves him very much, and he is willing to ask for a piece of Mobao with a lot of money."

Jin Yiwei has already inquired about everything clearly.

He had only come to verify it himself, so he had already prepared.

The old man looked him up and down a few times, and said in surprise: "Why didn't the adults of your family come, but sent a doll?" ”

Zhu Yunxi was polite and said with a smile: "Lord Shangshu is an honest and honest official, and he has a good reputation in the market. After all, my father was a businessman, and if it was rumored that he had a relationship with Lord Shangshu, it would probably damage Lord Shangshu's reputation. ”

"The boy is young, and he came to the house to ask for advice, and outsiders can't say anything, so he sent him here."

The old man nodded lightly: "Your family is a polite person, come in." ”

He opened the door, and Zhu Yunxi hurriedly entered.

Inside is also an ordinary yard, the fenced windows are all simple system, not too much carving, not half luxurious.

However, the paint color has dimmed, and it looks old.

At a glance, it doesn't seem to be a rich family.

After passing through a few porch doors, you will reach the hall.

It was a graceful middle-aged woman who came to see them.

Sitting above the main hall, with a lot of jewelry hanging on his body, and gorgeous costumes, which is completely different from the simple and unpretentious room, it gives people a sense of wealth and compelling.

"I've seen Madame." Zhu Yunxi stepped forward to salute.

This middle-aged woman is Zhao Mian's wife Liu.

He already knew that Zhao Mian at this time was still working in the household department, and he had not yet returned to the house, and his wife was presiding over the affairs of the family.

If it weren't for that, it would be inconvenient for him to pay a private visit in person.

"With such a small doll, parents can rest assured that you will come out to do errands." Liu looked at Zhu Yunxi with a smile and said, "You look weirdly handsome, and you are smart and clever, and I don't know which girl will be blessed to marry you in the future." ”

Madame laughed. Zhu Yunxi didn't want to delay time, and after making a fuss, he said: "My father loves calligraphy, and he has admired Lord Shangshu for a long time, and if he wants to buy a piece of calligraphy from Lord Shangshu, he is willing to offer 10,000 taels of silver." ”

"What, ten thousand taels?"

Liu blurted out.

There are many people who come to Shangshu Mansion to "ask for Mobao", but as soon as she opens her mouth, she is willing to give 10,000 taels of silver, and she has encountered it for the first time.

Zhu Yunxi took out a silver ticket of 10,000 taels of silver from his bosom and gave it away: "Exactly." I just hope that Lord Shangshu will be able to make it convenient in the future. ”

Liu took the silver ticket, looked at it carefully, and immediately smiled, and said in a stacked voice: "That dare to be kind, Lord Shangshu, I like businessmen who love calligraphy and painting." Knowledge, trustworthiness, benevolence and righteousness are the ways of doing business. ”

As she spoke, a picture was taken.

Ordinary white paper, unframed, with only two words on it - Yishang!

There is no signature, no signature, and no seal, which is very simple.

The handwriting is thin and graceful, and it is indeed a good thin gold calligraphy.

At this time, there were countless literati and calligraphers.

Like this, the old man selling words on the street can also wave it casually, and it is not worth a tael of silver.

It can be sold for 10,000 taels, all because it was written by Lord Shangshu.

Zhu Yunxi put it away with a smile and exclaimed: "Good words! Good word! Ten thousand taels of silver are low. According to the boy, this son is worth a thousand dollars, and the lady is willing to give it away, but my family takes advantage of it. ”

Liu's face smiled into a hibiscus flower that bloomed layer by layer, and said, "The goods are sold to know the family." The little boy is a literate person, so even if he gives it to the little boy, it is not considered to bury the word. If it is an ordinary person who does not understand, it is a hundred thousand taels of silver, and a million taels of silver, and it will not be sold. ”

"Thank you, ma'am." Zhu Yunxi said.

After another cold noise, Fang went out from Shangshu Mansion.

When leaving, the old man in the porter whispered to him: "Take this letter, go to the household department to get the tax certificate and tax payment invoice, no matter how many goods are transported in the future, you only need to pay a tax of one or two silver." ”

The people who come to Shangshufu to buy words are naturally not really for Mobao.

Although everyone knows it, it is better to give an explanation.

Madame is inconvenient to say, then only he will do it for you.

Zhu Yunxi pretended to understand, smiled and thanked him, and left to return to the carriage.

The smile on his face immediately retracted.

I thought that Zhao Mian could also be regarded as a usable talent, but I didn't expect to be so insatiable.

Two words are sold for 10,000 taels of silver, which makes money much faster than printing money.

Speaking of which, Zhao Mian can also be regarded as a person who helps himself.

But how can he tolerate such corruption and bribery?

Zhu Yunxi sighed softly, and instructed the accompanying Jinyi Wei: "Go to the household department, hand over this character to Zhao Mian, the secretary of the household department, and say that he is a lone reward." ”

The brocade guard took the order and left.

"Go back to the East Palace and summon Yao Guangxiao to see Gu."

(End of chapter)