Chapter 124: Annoyed the Emperor

Meng Chifei clenched his fists to suppress his laughter.

As if she suddenly understood something, she clapped her hands and said, "Thanks to Your Majesty for reminding me!

Isn't that person's behavior a bribe to you?

Your Majesty, please stop talking. I was wrong about this. I will go back and beat him up now to stop him from having such wishful thinking."

Meng Chifei was furious and looked like he was going to go back and settle the score.

He bowed to the emperor and pretended to leave.

emperor:"……"

Manager Liu quickly tried to comfort her.

"Come back!" The emperor called the man back and coughed lightly. "I just want to show my respect to you. Don't bully me."

It's so hard to get someone to give you money, how can you just turn it away?

Liu, the chief steward, said, "Captain Meng, I believe that all land belongs to the king. Reporting those people to the authorities is the same as handing them over to His Majesty."

Meng Chifei was like a fence-sitter and immediately changed his words: "That's right!

That’s what I thought at the time.

If the salt wells were handed over to the local government, the income from the salt wells would be exploited by the government at various levels, and it is unknown whether only one-tenth of it would be sent to the national treasury.

Those who are suffering from drought will die of drought, and those who are suffering from floods will die of floods. When faced with natural disasters and man-made disasters, the court wants to allocate some money for relief, but it is like a cook without rice, which is powerless!

It would be better to put the salt wells in the hands of Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, if you have money, you can save the victims of disasters everywhere!"

Meng Chifei also spoke with great sorrow.

The emperor also thought about the drought in recent years, which had drained the national treasury and his private treasury. Later, when disaster struck again and he could not pay, he shamelessly begged for alms at the grand court meeting.

They only managed to survive after raiding the residences of several corrupt officials.

The same is true of the disaster in Jinyang Prefecture this time.

If the Meng brothers and sisters had not taken on the responsibility, those ministers would probably still be passing the buck.

The Meng family is like this. If something happens, the Meng family will really step in.

Whether it was before or this time.

We must bear it even if it means selling everything we have and getting hurt.

The Meng family doesn't want fame or fortune.

This auction was also like this. Every word and every action reflected His Majesty's intentions.

Your Majesty is kind and cares about the people.

The Meng family is just an errand boy, perfectly invisible.

The emperor had both the inside and the outside saved, and the problem was solved.

This is also the reason why he did not touch the Meng family despite the overwhelming pressure.

You know, the memorials on the imperial desk impeaching the Meng family for being more powerful than their master were piled up like a mountain.

The scholars in the court all talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality, but when something happens they all run away.

Thinking of this, the emperor, who was very concerned about his reputation, quickly took advantage of the situation and took over the salt well.

He was afraid that Meng Chifei, this tiger girl, would say something inappropriate again, putting him on a pedestal and making him lose face.

Meng Chifei described the affairs of the imperial study in vivid detail.

Wen Yan smiled, but her tone was filled with worry: "You speak without thinking like this, aren't you afraid of angering the emperor?"

Meng Chifei waved his hands nonchalantly: "Well, it's useless for a general to be so cautious when he reaches this position in my family.

I estimate that eight out of ten imperial censors in the court are keeping an eye on my family, and there is probably one who submits a memorial to report my family every day.

But it's no use for them to target us.

He is a broad-minded man and won't bother with a little girl like me!"

Seeing that she knew what was going on, Wen Yan guessed that her behavior must have been tacitly approved by General Meng, so he didn't ask any more questions.

The two then discussed the time to rush to Anshao County to inspect the goods.

When they talked about this matter, they happened to arrive at the general's mansion.

"Oh, my eldest lady, not only do you stay in the shop all day long, but now you are running to such a far place as Anshao County." When Nanny Ya heard that the two of them were going on a long journey again, she stamped her feet in anxiety.

"Young Master Sun has been in the capital for half a month, and you haven't had a proper meeting with him."

When Meng Chifei heard the three words "Sun Rulan", he frowned in disgust.

She turned around and looked at Aunt Ya: "Aunt, did you accept Sun Rulan's things?"

Aunt Ya’s eyes flashed, but she didn’t deny it: “You kid, this expression scared me.

Young Master Sun is your fiancé, he values ​​you and wants to please you, so he's willing to spend some money to ask me about your preferences. Isn't that normal?"

Nanny Ya felt that since Young Master Sun was trying so hard to please the young lady, he must love her very much.

The young lady will definitely be happy if she marries him.

"My brother and mother are not here, and the nanny wants me to meet a stranger in private?

Even if he is my fiancé, it is not in line with the rules of the big family!" Meng Chifei said lightly.

Nanny Ya was startled.

The eldest lady is a person who never follows the rules, so why did she suddenly...

Nanny Ya glanced at Wen Yan inconspicuously, as if Wen Yan had led her astray.

She laughed dryly, "How could I possibly let you meet Mr. Sun alone, kid? You'll definitely have to ask Aunt Manyue and the Second Madam to accompany you."

Meng Chifei glanced at Aunt Ya lightly, "It seems I misunderstood. Aunt Ya knows the rules best and will definitely not let me do anything wrong.

However, for the sake of caution, it is better not to meet him until Mother returns!"

Nanny Ya has been taking care of Meng Chifei since she was a child, and this is the first time she has seen her like this.

He didn't dare to laugh anymore and replied seriously: "Yes, I will remember it."

Meng Chifei thought of the news brought back by Chen Jiu, that Sun Rulan and Wen Ruyue conspired to frame him.

Aunt Ya came to speak for him...

Fortunately, Wen Yan told her Sun Rulan's true nature. I'm afraid she would really listen to Nanny Ya's advice and go to see Sun Rulan.

Then you have really fallen into his trap.

Meng Chifei took Wen Yan and went to the dining room.

Their aunt and brothers and sisters were already waiting for them.

The family had a pleasant dinner, and Meng Chifei played with his younger brothers and sisters for a while.

The next morning.

Wen Yan and Meng Chifei put on convenient riding clothes and set off for Anshao County early in the morning.

As soon as the city gates opened, they were the first wave to leave the city.

Chief Jiang was waiting outside the city gate with a team of a hundred men.

Meng Chifei was surprised: "The emperor sent you to escort the grain? You have been very busy recently."

Chief Jiang smiled slightly and walked forward to discuss the details of the trip with Meng Chifei.

Wen Yan's gaze swept over the soldiers under Chief Jiang, and he saw several soldiers on horseback, their armor worn crookedly, with nonchalant expressions, laughing and talking to their companions.

These people don't have the temperament of soldiers at all.

Without the armor, he is just a real playboy.

They met up with Jing Mingmei fifty miles outside the city, and then went to Anshao County together.

During the rest on the way, Meng Chifei told Jing Mingmei that the emperor had taken over the salt well.

Jing Mingmei's anxious heart finally settled down, and her mood visibly relaxed.

When it was getting dark, Wen Yan and his party finally arrived in Anshao County.

Haven't entered the county yet.

They found a caravan parked in the open space outside the county town.

The caravan had no intention of entering the city, but instead set up camp at the city gate.

There were many ponies tied up in the huge open space, and the oilcloth was piled with sacks.

"That's my brother's team." Jing Mingmei pointed at the team and said happily.

She couldn't wait to kick the horse's belly and walked over.

Wen Yan and Meng Chifei followed closely.

Before they could get close, a tall escort came out to block their way and held down the hilt of his knife: "Stop, what are you doing?"

The three men pulled the reins.

Jing Mingmei took a few steps forward and asked, "Are you escorting the Jing family's caravan?"

The man nodded.

Jing Mingmei said, "Please ask your manager to come and see me. I am the young lady of the Jing family." The escort asked his men to go and inform them.

After a while, the men who had left came back with three men.

Several of them were exhausted.

The leader was dressed in brocade clothes, looked to be in his early forties, and had a very kind face.

"Little sister!" the man shouted excitedly and ran towards them.

"Brother!" Jing Mingmei also dismounted and ran towards the man.

When the brother and sister met, they were so excited that they were incoherent.

Jing Mingmei's eyes turned red instantly, and tears were welling up in them.

"Brother! You have white hair!" Jing Mingmei's eyes were full of heartache.

Jing Mingshan smiled and said in a nonchalant tone: "It's normal for brother to have white hair at his age."

The brother and sister haven't seen each other for several years and have endless things to talk about.

But Jing Mingmei resisted the urge to have a long chat about the past.

She pulled Jing Mingshan in front of Wen Yan and introduced them to each other.

Wen Yan saw that Jing Mingshan had a clear look in his eyes and spoke in a measured tone, so he should not be that kind of cunning businessman.

After a round of greetings.

They got down to business.

The Jing family was eager to curry favor with the royal family, so they were busy trying to behave well. Naturally, they would not play tricks on the food.

The prices offered were very reasonable and they made almost no profit.

However, when checking the quality of food.

Wen Yan frowned.

Why are they all refined grains?

"What's wrong? This food? Is there a quality problem?" Jing Mingshan was worried.