"No need, Yi Huan. If I can't even manage my own family's money shop, how will I protect my wife in the future?"
How could I possibly be a match for my wife? Although this is my first time doing this, I'm confident.
Yi Huan mocked him: "You don't even know who your wife is, yet you call yourself a worthy opponent? Your analogy is inappropriate."
Shen Jiazhen smiled faintly, his peach blossom eyes gazing affectionately into Yi Huan's eyes: "I know, Yi Huan!"
Yi Huan felt inexplicably awkward when he looked at her like that.
Perhaps she did this after learning that he liked Princess Leyang, or something else.
Anyway, she comforted herself, saying that Shen Jiazhen didn't know that she was Princess Leyang.
"Alright, alright, I'm in a good mood. I'll stay in Pear Blossom Town for three more days at most. Once you've resolved the money exchange's problem, we'll head back to the capital."
"Okay! Three days is enough."
Although Yi Huan kept saying that she would take him back to her father so that she could get a lot of benefits from the Shen family.
But she didn't know that she loved him and that she would give him whatever he wanted in the future.
Back at the inn, Yi Huan spent her time looking at the accounts, drinking tea, and occasionally strolling around the streets.
Today is the second day, and it seems that they have truly let go of Shen Jiazhen's matter.
"Miss, Young Master Shen has returned," Shi Shuang said from outside the door.
"Um!"
Shen Jiazhen's face was gloomy, but he still brought back different kinds of food for Yi Huan from outside.
"Yi Huan, does your wound still hurt today?"
Yi Huan turned to look at her right arm; the wound had scabbed over and didn't hurt anymore.
"I'm doing great. Manager Shi is handling the business, so I'm so bored I could rot."
Shen Jiazhen affectionately placed the glutinous rice cake in front of Yi Huan: "That's good. Tomorrow, the third day, when we return to the capital, I have something important to tell you."
"What is it?" Yi Huan asked casually while eating glutinous rice cake.
"Now is not the time to talk about it, so please don't ask."
Yi Huan ignored him, but judging from his expression, setting up the money exchange wouldn't be easy.
In the afternoon, Shen Jiazhen had to check the accounts of the money exchange. After having lunch with Yi Huan, he left again.
Yi Huan called Shi Shuang over: "Manager Shi, how's the situation at the money exchange?"
Shi Shuang: "Young Master Shen found the problem in the accounts in just one day. Manager Huang couldn't explain the money shop's cash flow records."
The accounts seem fine, but the money is being spent and then coming back in. Who spent it? The bank has no right to let the manager spend money.
Even if he could fill it back, without a letter from the master as proof, he would still be breaking the law.
It seems they'll find out about usury this afternoon. If the government and money shops collude to lend money at usurious rates and it's discovered, the crime will be serious.
"Young Master Shen is likely in grave danger today. There's no guarantee that Magistrate Yuan and Manager Huang won't take the risk to protect their wealth and status."
Yi Huan took a few steps in the room, twirling a strand of her hair that was hanging down with her left index finger.
How far is Lihua Town from the county government office?
"It's less than five kilometers; you can get there in a short while by horse-drawn carriage."
Yi Huan lowered her hand, her expression serious: "Alright, then let's go and meet this Magistrate Yuan."
When Yi Huan arrived at the county government office with a group of people, they found that people were gathering there, seemingly about to embark on a secret mission.
"Steward Shi, go and summon the magistrate to see me."
"yes!"
Although Yi Huan had been a businessman for many years, his status was not ordinary. Soon, Magistrate Yuan, dressed in his official robes, came out to greet Yi Huan personally.
"Your humble servant Yuan Shengrong greets Princess Leyang. May Your Highness be well."
Yi Huan led her people into the county government office, her eyes fixed on the yamen runners who had changed into civilian clothes, and a cold smile frequently appeared on her lips.
She walked up to the high hall where the magistrate was judging cases. This position belonged to the people's parents and officials, not to vampires.
"High Hall and Bright Mirror, those four words are nice, but it's a pity that they're hanging above the adults' heads. Aren't they afraid of falling down and hitting the adults?"
Magistrate Yuan was sweating profusely. He had been having a real headache these past two days. On one hand, the young master of the Shen family's money shop came to investigate, and now a princess he couldn't afford to offend had come to the county office.
I've heard that this princess has a lot of business dealings with the Shen family. If the young master of the Shen family dies in Pear Blossom Town or on the Pear Blossom River, this princess will definitely keep an eye on him.
What should he do? Is he really going to lose his job and his entire family?
"Lord Yuan, with so many people in the county office today, are you preparing for a mission?" Yi Huan asked coldly.
Magistrate Yuan bowed his head, not daring to raise his head. These were the men he intended to lend to Huang Jincai to kill Shen Jiazhen.
"Yes, things have been rather unsettled lately, so we're sending some people to maintain order."
"Oh... I've never seen anyone wear civilian clothes to maintain order before."
However, whatever the reason why Magistrate Yuan had his men dressed like this, I advise you to give up this mission. Otherwise, my divine eagle can fly to the capital to deliver the message in a day.
At that time, in this vast world, there will be no place for Magistrate Yuan to hide.
Upon hearing Yi Huan's words, Yuan Shengrong was so frightened that he immediately knelt down. Despite the cool weather, his back was soaked with sweat.
"Please spare my life, Your Highness! I failed to discipline you properly, which is why Pear Blossom Town is in such chaos."
Yuan Shengrong was clever; he knew how to shift the blame. Moreover, the fact that Princess Leyang had come specifically to find him meant that he still had value to her, and it also left her a glimmer of hope.
"Lord Yuan is very clever. He knew the purpose of my visit so quickly. Someone from Pear Blossom Town has to go out and take the blame for all the crimes."
Either a group of people involved, or officials from the county government, will be tasked with eliminating evil and achieving merit. I believe Magistrate Yuan will make the right choice.
"I understand, I understand..."
After dealing with the government officials, the rest was left to Shen Jiazhen. In less than half a day, the entire matter of the money shop was resolved.
That evening, he excitedly came to find Yi Huan and told her all the hardships he had endured these past few days.
"Yi Huan, I was originally going to deal with Huang Jincai today. I have found all the evidence of the things he did."
I've even found the people who are holding him captive; he has nowhere to escape.
Unexpectedly, before I could even make a move against Magistrate Yuan, he dealt with Huang Jincai first. His actions earned him much praise in Lihua County, and he suddenly became a meritorious figure.
Yi Huan didn't tell him that she had gone to see Magistrate Yuan, but it wasn't easy for Shen Jiazhen to find out that the money shop was lending money at exorbitant interest rates and making false accounts.
"As long as you clean up the mess at your money shop, the government will take care of things. We merchants just need to do our business well."
"Yes! Yi Huan, I've accomplished something great today. When I return to the capital, my father will definitely praise me. He'll agree to whatever I say then."
“Your parents have always doted on you, so naturally they will grant you whatever you want,” Yi Huan said with a smile.
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