The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

"Chong'er, I heard from Pan'er that you have something to talk to me about?"

"If it's a matter concerning the Feng brand, you and Pan'er should discuss it."

Originally, Xue's mother just wanted to give it a try and let Linghu Chong assist Xue Pan in exploring the Feng brand.

But what was unexpected was that with the help of Linghu Chong, Xue Pan quickly sorted out the accounts of Jiangnan Fengzihao and punished several shopkeepers to make an example of them.

Now the monthly income of Xue Mansion has more than doubled, but Linghu Chong does not take any credit for it.

He didn't even have any thoughts from the beginning to the end, which made Xue's mother value Linghu Chong even more, and even loved him like her own nephew.

After hearing what Xue's mother said, Xue Pan hurriedly said,

"No, Brother Chong said that this matter concerns the life and death of the Xue family, and I must discuss it with you in person."

Upon hearing this, Xue's mother looked at Xue Pan, who was a little impatient, and glared at him unhappily.

He shook his head secretly in his heart. He had just praised him a little in his heart, but his true colors were about to be revealed.

Xue Pan quickly lowered his head and didn't dare to speak.

Linghu Chong bowed to Xue's mother and clasped his fists before speaking solemnly.

"Madam treats Chong like a son or nephew, so Chong naturally understands her and is definitely not someone who doesn't repay a favor!"

Xue's mother smiled and waved her hand.

"No way, Chong'er, you are too polite!"

"There are no outsiders here, just tell me what you have to say."

"Yes! Madam!"

Linghu Chong clasped his fists and bowed, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he looked at the two little maids standing on both sides of Xue's mother.

Mother Xue naturally understood and turned to the two maids and said,

"Xi'er, Que'er, the two of you go guard outside. Don't let anyone in without my order."

"Yes, ma'am!"

The two maids bowed to Xue's mother and left the main hall.

Then Xue's mother looked at Linghu Chong and smiled gently,

"Can Chong'er tell me now?"

Linghu Chong no longer hesitated and clasped his fists towards Xue's mother and said,

"Madam, today, Brother Xue and I have delivered 20,000 taels of silver to the Imperial Guard Camp as you instructed."

"You have great foresight, and I admire you!"

Xue's mother smiled, shook her head, and then sighed softly.

"Hey! What are you talking about?"

"Yangzhou has been seized by rebels, and they are eyeing Nanjing covetously. If we don't help the Nanjing Imperial Guards suppress the rebels, I'm afraid that once the city is broken, no one will be left alive."

Then he looked at Linghu Chong suspiciously,

"Could it be that what you want to talk about is what happened here?"

Linghu Chong nodded and said solemnly,

"Originally I didn't want to say much about this matter, but Madam treats me like her own son or nephew, and trusts me so much!"

As he spoke, he turned and looked at Xue Pan beside him.

"Brother Xue treats me like a brother and opens his heart to me."

Xue Pan, who was standing by, heard Linghu Chong's words and looked at him with great emotion.

Linghu Chong looked at Xue's mother and continued,

"So, although some of my words may violate taboos, I have to say them in my heart!"

After hearing Linghu Chong's words, Xue's mother's expression gradually became serious.

From Linghu Chong's words, she could tell that what Linghu Chong was going to say next must be crucial.

He took a deep breath, looked at Linghu Chong and said solemnly,

"Chong'er, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. There are no outsiders here."

Linghu Chong nodded slightly, then looked at Xue's mother and said in a deep voice,

"Madam, you responded to the call of the major families today and sent 20,000 taels of silver to the Imperial Guards camp. This is something that I admire greatly."

Mother Xue's expression eased slightly when she heard this.

Although she is a woman, she still has a long-term vision on some major issues.

Today, we are sending silver to the Imperial Guards camp, although the amount is huge.

But if you take the initiative to send it, and wait for the rebels in Yangzhou to come to the city, or Wang Ziteng's troops force you to donate, or the rebels break into the city and plunder,

The nature of the two is completely different.

At the beginning, even his own son Xue Pan did not understand him.

Linghu Chong's words made her feel particularly comfortable.

Then I heard Linghu Chong continue to say,