Ye Panjiu loves history, but she always feels uncomfortable when she sees modern history. Now she has transmigrated to the Great Liang Dynasty, which is also a feudal dynasty.
Although the country was not closed off from the world, its technology was not advanced. She was afraid; she did not want to see the Great Liang be attacked again.
She had limited strength, but wanted to do more for Daliang.
He then wanted to go and see the canal transport system to see the extent of the goods transported overseas.
While we're at it, let's also see how the people under the Wang family's rule are living. If they're not doing well, it would be best if we could gather some evidence of the Wang family's crimes.
She understood that in ancient times, when imperial power was absolute, without strong enough connections in the court, any business deal could be lost with a single word.
Finally, there was one more piece of paper. Su Yan used ordinary Xuan paper and wrote a few simple words on it.
"Show this to Chu Guan, and burn it after reading. I fear the Wang family intends to send someone to harm the Pan Jiu family. You must keep a close eye on the people coming and going in Qingshui County, and secretly send guards to protect the Ye family. If you fail to protect them, your father may be in danger."
The language is exceptionally simple and direct, conveying a strong sense of crisis.
Ye Panjiu knew that Su Yan never underestimated anyone, and if he were to take action against someone, he would make sure that his base was safe.
If the Ye family is captured by the Wang family, both of them will be in an extremely passive situation, and everyone on this boat will suffer.
The newly initiated decrees will also cease to exist.
Even in Qingshui County and Shuzhou, there may be countless more Zhou Xinrans emerging.
Ye Panjiu took out a piece of paper and wrote down the main forces in the court that she knew so far, starting with His Majesty and working downwards.
In dynasties where powerful aristocratic families held sway, the imperial power did not simply dictate what it desired.
Throughout history, the struggle between emperors for power and powerful families for power has always resulted in countless bloodshed.
She took out the letter she had written earlier, looked at it carefully again, and thought carefully about whether there was any disclosure.
The room was quiet, with only the sunlight gradually setting in the west.
She didn't go out for lunch; instead, Sun Shi brought her some food. She saw Ye Panjiu frowning and writing on a pile of paper, with several crumpled pieces of paper on the table.
Sun put down the food and said softly, "Little sister, remember to eat lunch."
Ye Panjiu didn't even look up, picked up the food and quickly ate it, saying, "Don't worry, Second Sister-in-law."
Then Madam Sun left.
It wasn't until early afternoon that Ye Panjiu had prepared her reply, and only then did she notice that there was another layer beneath the nanmu box.
She glanced at it quickly; it was a small gift from Su Yan. She didn't have time to examine it closely before going out on horseback to find Chu Guan.
Yan Yu and Heng Tong followed her.
After entering the county government office, Chu Guan was reading the county annals of Qingshui County.
The county annals record all aspects of Qingshui County, including its geography, culture, and historical events. He wanted to see if he could make the people of Qingshui County richer and what disasters had occurred in the past, so as to avoid them as much as possible.
"Sister Panjiu, Brother Yan, Sister Hengtong, what brings you here?"
Ye Panjiu placed the letter in front of him. "What Su Yan said is also what I asked you to do, Chu Guan. Please make sure my family's safety is guaranteed."
Chu Guan quickly read the letter, his brows furrowing. "How is my father in danger?"
Ye Panjiu was stunned. "You don't know what the Wang family did to your sister?"
Chu Guan shook his head blankly.
Ye Panjiu replied, "Then ask your father."
It seems that Chu Li has forgotten about his son who lives far away in the Northwest.
Since it was someone else's family matter, she didn't say anything more.
Chu Guan replied very seriously, "As long as I am in Qingshui County, I will protect the Ye family with my life."
He also had feelings for the Ye family and didn't want a tragedy to happen.
Ye Panjiu bowed to him, saying, "I am deeply grateful."
Chu Guan scratched his head, "Sister Pan Jiu, you and Brother Su, are you...?"
Ye Panjiu turned and left the county government office, handing two thick letters to Yan Yu. "Yan Yu, thank you for your hard work. Take care on your journey."
Yan Yu smiled and said, "You're always so polite, young lady. Take care, young lady."
Before leaving, he told Hengtong to take care and then rode off quickly.
Heng Tong looked at Ye Panjiu's furrowed brows and asked, "Miss, what happened?"
Ye Panjiu shook her head and smiled. "Do your best and leave the rest to fate. That's all."
The Wang family has been powerful for generations, deeply entrenched in the court, and their influence is complex and intertwined. No one knows exactly how many cards they have up their sleeve.
And how much damage will these cards cause?
They are formidable rivals, but we have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.
Without eliminating the royal family, the Liang state treasury will be difficult to replenish, new decrees will be difficult to implement, and border threats will be difficult to eliminate.
The Wang family desired the throne and were unwilling to be subordinate to others.
From the Minister of Revenue to Consort Wang, and then to the weak Prince Duan Ningyao, the Wang family's intentions have always been clear.
Heng Tong patted her shoulder, "Everything will be alright."
Ye Panjiu nodded vigorously, mounted her horse, and headed home.
When I got home, it was dinnertime. After dinner, I checked what was left in Su Yan's box.
There was a soft, silvery-red cloth wrapped around it, which looked like smoke in the flickering candlelight.
The fabrics used by the ancients were too exquisite; she thought they might be soft gauze, which was beyond her knowledge.
Unfold the cloth, and inside is a jade hairpin in ink. The hairpin is exquisite, resembling a wild goose about to spread its wings, lifelike.
A piece of paper was rolled up next to the jade hairpin.
“Pan Jiu, I noticed you only had a wooden hairpin in your hair during the New Year, so I thought I would give you this jade hairpin that I asked His Majesty for. If you are a wild goose, I am willing to be a gentle breeze to help you be free.”
These sweet words were so beautiful that Ye Panjiu's eyes crinkled into crescents, and she unconsciously raised her finger to rub the words.
Why do I so want to write those words?
She picked up the hairpin and replaced the wooden one in front of the bronze mirror.
Then I shall wear this jade hairpin from now on.
Along with the box came a pair of jade bracelets, a pair of earrings, and a jade ruyi, all of which were extremely exquisite, representing the tireless efforts of countless artisans day and night.
She put it away and didn't take it with her.
Jewelry was still too cumbersome for her.
The next day, an unexpected guest arrived at the Ye family's residence.
"Open the door! Pan Jiu, open the door!"
Ye Erniu scratched his ear and asked, "Who is it? Why does that voice sound so familiar?"
Madam Sun raised her eyebrows, stared at Ye Panjiu with eyes wide as saucers, and exclaimed, "This...this..."
A voice came from outside the door, "It's me! Du Pengzhi!"
Sun's heart sank completely. She slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and rushed forward to open the door. "Shameless wretch, how dare you come to my house..."
As soon as I opened the door, the words stuck in my throat and wouldn't come out.
In the far northwest at the end of the first lunar month, the north wind was biting. Du Pengzhi, shirtless and carrying a bundle of thorns on his back, knelt at the door of the Ye family's house.
A large group of people surrounded him, many of whom were unfamiliar faces; only a small portion of them were from Yejiacun.
Early in the morning, Du Pengzhi walked naked from Dujia Village to Yejia Village, carrying a bundle of thorns on his back.
Countless people saw him along the way.
He wanted to make a big show of it, putting Ye Panjiu in a difficult position.
Ye Panjiu is concerned about her reputation and would definitely not reveal her past shameful deeds in public.
He thought of what the villagers said about how rich the Ye family was now, with a shop in Qingshui County and another in Shuzhou, and the daily earnings from just one shop were enough for a farmer to earn in a year.
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