Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

Zhu Sui calmed down and said, "I have also heard of this famous merchant in Linshui County."

"Why did the prince mention him?"

Murong Dao Zong didn't notice the subtle change in Zhu Sui'an's expression and said, "I'm just curious. This person is very famous in the court. Some say he is Xiao Yu's apprentice, while others say he is actually Sheng Chuliang's apprentice."

"Furthermore, this man is not only good at business, but also has good literary talent. This makes me appreciate his talent."

Zhu Sui'an narrowed his eyes slightly: "The prince wants to recruit him as an aide?"

Murong Dao Zong said: "He is quite good at making money..."

Zhu Sui'an said, "Oh, so that's what you came for."

Murong Dao Zong said: "Duke Zhu, it's not easy to be a prince. Everything requires money."

Zhu Sui'an said, "Your Highness, your arrival is unfortunate. Chen Lang probably doesn't have time to be an advisor right now. He's busy trying to seize the imperial merchant."

Murong Dao Zong was stunned for a moment: "Hasn't the quota for the Imperial Merchant already been decided?"

"It's settled, but the Min family is in big trouble."

"Oh? What is it?"

"There's something wrong with the dyeing recipe I stole from Chen Lang. The dyed cloth will fade."

Murong Dao Zong's expression seemed a little confused, and he was stunned for a long time before he figured out the meaning of this sentence.

"Are you thinking so deeply?"

……

While the conversation was going on in the courtyard, a quarrel broke out in the Min family's study.

The servants in the house did not dare to approach the study and could only watch the shadows reflected on the window sill from afar.

At this moment, in the study that determined the fate of the Min family, Min Tianxing was roaring.

"I don't believe Chen Lang can really wipe out our Min family. So what if the Imperial Prison Department is involved? They still have to act according to the law."

"If I really give half of my family fortune to Chen Lang, how can I have the face to go down and see my ancestors?"

"Besides, even if I really have to spend money to avoid disaster, I would rather give the money to those officials than to Chen Lang."

After muttering "Red Lotus Sect, Imperial Prison Department", Min Yun fell into a long silence. Min Tianxing and his son didn't know what he was thinking. After a long time, the father and son couldn't help but start a discussion. During this discussion, Min Tianxing broke down his defense and started to insult Chen Lang in various ways.

Although Min Qingshu was unwilling to hand over the family business, as someone who had personally faced Chen Lang, the fear in Min Qingshu's heart was not something his father Min Tianxing could understand.

"Dad, we did break the law. Even if we put it in the smallest terms, it's the crime of deceiving the emperor."

"According to the law, the Imperial Prison Department is fully qualified to deal with us. And the Imperial Prison Department's badge is not something that ordinary minions can hold. The fact that Chen Lang can hold an Imperial Prison Department badge shows that he has a very high position in the Imperial Prison Department. If he submits a memorial to the court at that time, we will not be able to withstand it."

Min Tianxing said angrily: "I don't believe he really has such great ability."

"Qingshu, you disappoint me."

Min Qingshu asked, "Dad, what's wrong with me?"

"A little Chen Lang scared you to death?" Min Tianxing gritted his teeth and said, "If he wants to deal with our Min family, let him do it!"

"enough!"

With a bang, a crutch fell to the ground, and Min Yun, who had been in deep thought, stood up tremblingly.

"Min Tianxing, you have no right to say that Qingshu disappoints you!"

"Qingshu is right. We must take Chen Lang's brand seriously! The fading of the cloth is deceiving the emperor!"

"Deceiving the emperor, the family will be confiscated and the clan will be exterminated!"

Min Tianxing wanted to refute, but when he saw his father's furious look, he swallowed the words of rebuttal that were on the tip of his tongue.

"Instead of arguing here about whether the sign is real or not, why not say something useful?"

Min Tianxing gritted his teeth and said, "Now that things have come to this, there is only one way, which is to stuff money into the pockets of those bigwigs."

"Tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of taels of silver can always buy a glimmer of hope."

Min Qingshu said, "Dad, it's too late."

"The only options we have are to contact the leaders of Guangling Prefecture and Qinzhou Prefecture. But did you know that the last prefect of Guangling Prefecture was appointed because Chen Lang lost his job?"

"And Chen Lang's teacher, Sheng Chuliang, is currently serving as an aide to Cui Yan, the Tongpan of Qinzhou Road."

Min Tianxing's eyes widened, and he said in disbelief: "Why didn't you tell me this news before?"

Min Qingshu sighed: "I only found out about this a few days ago. It was because of this news that I went looking for Chen Lang."

"But I didn't expect that Chen Lang also had a badge from the Imperial Prison Department hidden in his hand."

"His connections are much broader than ours."

Min Tianxing said, "So all of this was deliberately set up by Chen Lang, with the goal of embezzling our Min family's assets?"

Min Qingshu smiled bitterly and said, "Dad, no matter if it was a deliberate plot or not, we've already been screwed."

"Also, the Lai family is keeping an eye on us."

Min Tianxing has been in charge of the Min family for many years, so he is not a fool after all. After his anger subsided, he began to think about this matter calmly.

"Actually, there's another way for one person. We can give it a try."

Min Qingshu asked, "Who?"

"Xu Mengru." Min Tianxing said, "From the very beginning, Xu Mengru was in charge of the Imperial Merchants matter. Only after she collapsed did Chen Lang take over."

"If we can gain Xu Mengru's forgiveness, perhaps we can use her to impress Chen Lang."

Min Qingshu frowned and said, "Xu Mengru and Chen Lang... could it be that they have that kind of relationship?"

Min Tianxing said: "Xu Mengru lives in Chen Lang's house. Who would believe that there is no such relationship?"

"Even if she really doesn't, as one of Chen Lang's most trusted partners, Chen Lang will definitely consider her opinion."

Min Qingshu said: "But...Xu Mengru is our..."

Min Tianxing said: "Then wait!"

"We still have at least half a month to move around. Time heals everything. Wait until Xu Mengru's anger subsides, then we can talk to her."

"Besides, we still have someone to blame for Xu Mengru's assassination."

Min Qingshu asked, "Rui Xin?"

Min Tianxing nodded.

Min Yun nodded slightly, agreeing with his son's analysis.

"Let's do as Tianxing said. The next period of time is very important. We need to make three preparations."

Min Qingshu was stunned for a moment: "Grandpa, isn't it a two-handed plan? What is the third hand?"

Min Yun said calmly: "The third move is a killer move, it should not be used unless it is absolutely necessary."

Min Qingshu saw a hint of murderous intent in his grandfather's eyes and swallowed subconsciously.

He suddenly remembered that when the old man took control of the Min family, he had experienced a real baptism of blood.

When fighting for territory at the dock, the old man took two kitchen knives and chopped people from the east road to the west road of the dock, killing people so much that the blood flowed like a river, without even blinking.

Now the third preparation mentioned by the old man might be...