Chapter 259 Luo Jing

Master Yuan was somewhat troubled when he saw the silver notes handed to him. These two had saved his daughter, and it was no problem to do them a favor. However, his real purpose was to get in touch with the Lin Family Business.

No businessman would refuse business that comes knocking on his door. However, nowadays, he prefers to establish a relationship with the Lin family business rather than make a one-off deal. After all, the Lin family's jewelry and silk are in high demand but hard to find in many parts of Da Xuan.

If he could leave a good impression and close the deal in the future, the Yuan family would rise to a higher level.

My daughter brought him back today, which must have been for this reason.

However, these two were a bit stubborn. Even though there was a ready excuse to give them a box of pearls, they refused to accept it and insisted on buying them at the market price.

However, this also shows that most of the people in the Lin family business are honest, which makes him feel even more favorably toward the Lin family business. A young master who is not moved by a box of pearls is honest and has a way of making money, which is exactly the kind of person he likes.

On the one hand, this shows that the Lin family business has a very good upbringing for its children. On the other hand, it also shows that this young master is used to seeing good things, which is why he might not care about their box of pearls.

Regardless of the method, if a business deal can be made and a connection established with the Lin family can be established, it will be beneficial and harmless to the Yuan family.

Master Yuan hesitated for a long time before accepting the gift. Lin Changning was getting impatient. "We'll rest for one night and hurry to the capital tomorrow. We don't have much time to waste."

Somewhat impatient, Lin Changning simply took the silver note and shoved it into Master Yuan's hand.

"Please accept this money, Mr. Yuan. My husband and I have some other matters to attend to, so we won't bother you any longer."

Before Master Yuan could react, the silver notes were already in his hand. Lin Changning tugged at Mr. Gao Huan's sleeve, bowed to Master Yuan, and then prepared to turn around and go home.

Master Yuan felt it was inappropriate and immediately stopped him: "Since that's the case, I'll accept the silver note. But Young Master Lin, there's no need to be in such a hurry. It's getting late. Why don't you stay for a simple meal before you leave, so I can show you some hospitality?"

Seeing Lin Changning in such a hurry, Yuan Qingqing tried to pull him along with her father and chimed in, "Yes, Young Master Lin, it would be nice to stay for a simple meal before you leave."

Mr. Gao Huan glanced at Lin Changning. Indeed, since they had come all this way, it would be unreasonable not to have a meal before leaving.

Lin Changning shook his head slightly. They still had many important matters to attend to. Now that they had obtained the pearl, they could set off for the capital tonight.

Mr. Gao Huan received a signal from Lin Changning, turned around and cupped his hands towards Master Yuan: "It's not that my young master is unwilling to stay for a meal, but we still have a batch of stockpiled goods that need to be dealt with urgently on our way to the capital. Please forgive us, Master Yuan. You are also a businessman and should understand that time is money."

Upon hearing Mr. Gao Huan's words, Master Yuan immediately understood. He must have received some information that he needed to sell in the capital, which was why he was rushing to the capital.

The importance of information asymmetry to businessmen is self-evident, and he naturally understood this. Seeing that the other person had already said so much, he felt embarrassed to stop them any further.

However, he did help his daughter out of a predicament today. That scoundrel surnamed Chen had been harassing the Yuan family for almost half a year, and several of their daughters' marriages had been ruined by him.

It's so infuriating!

Although he gave her the pearl, he also accepted money.

This can't be considered repaying a debt of gratitude. Thinking of what the two had just said, Master Yuan hurriedly asked his attendant to fetch something from his study.

"Please don't be in a hurry, gentlemen. Wait for me for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Since you are going to the capital, I will give you an extra travel permit. With this permit, you can pass through the surrounding checkpoints smoothly. This is the trade route that our Yuan family uses most often. We have already bribed the people at the city gates. You will not have to queue. Please accept this as a favor."

Lin Changning's eyes lit up. They really needed this. After glancing at Mr. Gao Huan, he noticed that Mr. Gao Huan also had a hint of excitement in his eyes.

Lin Changning stopped in his tracks and looked at Master Yuan: "Thank you, Master. You have indeed solved a problem for us."

Master Yuan chuckled and stroked the small mustache on his chin: "I just heard you were in a hurry, so I don't have anything good to give you. Please don't mind that the token is simple."

Lin Changning cupped his hands and shook his head with a gentle smile.

A travel permit that allows you to skip the queue—it takes a considerable amount of money for people to get through the city gates and officials—so the value of this permit is not low.

Thinking of this, Lin Changning suddenly remembered that the Yuan family's daughter had been harassed today, and couldn't help but offer a suggestion: "Master Yuan, Miss has probably been suffering from scoundrels for a long time. I have a suggestion for you, I wonder if you would like to hear it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Master Yuan and Yuan Qingqing turned to stare at Lin Changning, their eyes practically overflowing with hope.

"Please speak, Young Master Lin."

Lin Changning smiled and said, "If I remember correctly, that man surnamed Chen said he had a marriage contract with the Yuan family. However, there is no marriage certificate, no evidence, and his parents are no longer alive. Regardless of whether this is true or false, as long as it is taken to the government, without evidence or testimony, it can be considered defamation. Once it goes to the yamen, the least he will get is a caning. If you spend some money, we will be fine."

Master Yuan frowned and asked again, "But we have no way to prove that we didn't say that, and that Mr. Chen is a scholar. If he later achieves official rank, how can a merchant fight against an official?"

Changning sighed: "Why do we need your proof, sir? That man surnamed Chen keeps saying that his parents said he was betrothed to your daughter since childhood. Let him provide evidence. Without evidence, it's a false accusation. Ten strokes of the cane will shut him up. As for the imperial examinations, after all these years, he hasn't even become a Xiucai (a lower-level scholar). Isn't that enough to prove that this man surnamed Chen is a good-for-nothing? One charge of defamation and his path to the imperial examinations will be ruined. Why do you need to worry about it, sir?"

After Lin Changning finished speaking, Master Yuan and Yuan Qingqing suddenly understood. They had been too concerned before, and Chen Zhao was, after all, a scholar, so they had dragged it out until now, and their daughter's marriage had been ruined several times. Since ancient times, the common people have not fought with merchants, and the Yuan family was wary of them and had not done anything.

However, after Mr. Lin reminded him, Master Yuan suddenly understood that he could sue the authorities in this way.

They really suffered from their lack of education. Before, they had just swallowed their anger and resentment. If they had known, they could have reported this Chen to the authorities and dealt with him. Even if it cost them some money, what was there to be afraid of? They would have dealt with him long ago.

As the two were talking, the servants brought Lin Changning the travel permit. Master Yuan thanked Lin Changning again, expressing his gratitude for Lin Changning's advice.

"Thank you for today, Young Master Lin. You must visit my Yuan residence next time you come back. Today was too rushed. Please let me do my best to be your host next time you come."