"Didn't the Xu family cooperate with the Xinhaicheng Chamber of Commerce to open up a grain transport route? To be honest, I'm interested in that. It's called the 'East-to-South Route,' right?"

Upon hearing this, all three members of the Xu family, including Xu Zhuohua, were stunned.

Xu Zhuohua then realized just how big Cheng Muyun's appetite really was!

That was a vital grain transport route during those chaotic times!

Regardless of whether it can make money, if the grain transport route is secretly used to transport firearms, ammunition, and medical supplies, then it is not just a transport route, but a lifeline for consolidating power!

This east-to-south route will inevitably lead to deaths in the future, and even if it were thrown in front of Xu Zhuohua, she wouldn't dare to take it.

Moreover, the Xu family put a lot of effort into establishing this route.

Xu Shih-nong said with difficulty, "This eastward-to-southward route is not just for the Xu family."

Cheng Muyun raised an eyebrow slightly. "Uncle is joking with me. Do you think my information is not up-to-date enough? In just one year, the Xu family has already earned back all the expenses of clearing the route. Not only that, but they have also firmly grasped the management rights of the Eastbound South Line."

Xu Shinong was in a dilemma. The Xu family was able to stand firm in the chaotic world thanks to the East-South route. There was a lot of trade along the route, and many merchants relied on the Xu family, which is why this route was so important.

It's absolutely impossible to give it to Cheng Muyun for nothing.

At this moment, Xu Shinong gradually realized that Cheng Muyun had been planning the southern route to the east for a long time, and that he might have come to Dongzhou for the sake of the southern route to the east.

"The eastward and southward routes involve many issues, which are not something the Xu family can decide. Nephew, let's discuss another option."

Cheng Muyun smiled slightly, as if he had expected Xu Shinong to react this way.

“Uncle, you misunderstand. I don’t want ownership of the Eastbound Southbound Line. I just want to participate. Of course, I don’t want to make money from it. All you have to do is add half of the operating rights of the Eastbound Southbound Line to the young lady’s dowry.”

Xu Shinong was still in a dilemma. Cheng Muyun's "getting involved" was definitely not simple. In time, the southern route to the east would probably be his.

"What?" Cheng Muyun stood up and walked up to Xu Shinong.

"I can't even participate if I want to? Our laws are above all else. Do you think I'll steal the ownership of the eastern route? You really don't trust me enough. Sigh, then I'd better tell Father the truth about what happened on this trip."

Upon hearing this, Xu Shi Nong thought it was even more unacceptable!

If the Cheng family finds out, the Xu family will disappear immediately.

If we do as Cheng Muyun suggests, at least there's still room for maneuver.

So he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I agree to my nephew's request. In exchange for half of the operating rights of the Eastbound South Line, our two families will be united in marriage forever."