Miao Xiantong knew very well that this rare ingredient was grown in the villages around Xishui County. Not only would the villagers have an extra income, but the court would also have an additional tax. If he personally supervised this matter, wouldn't that help him get promoted and make a fortune?
"Madam Su, if this rare ingredient is successful, you will have made a great contribution. Report it to the court and your Xiao family..."
Xiao Lingyu raised his hand and interrupted him, "Master Miao, it's still early. Do you want to eat in the backyard or eat here with us mother and son?"
Miao Xiantong glanced at the table full of delicious dishes. He had just taken a few big bites of stir-fried beef with peppers. To be honest, it was so delicious that he didn't want to move.
He is not stupid. Mrs. Su asked him this because it was inconvenient for him to stay here.
Then I saw Su Ning'an holding his chopsticks, ready to eat. He was plump and must have a big appetite. "Mrs. Su, you and your son, enjoy your meal."
"Boss, eat quickly."
Only then did Su Ning'an pick up his chopsticks and start eating. After leaving, Miao Xiantong came back for some unknown reason and lay down at the door to peek inside.
After a moment, Miao Xiantong widened his eyes and opened his mouth.
The eldest son of the Su family had a bigger appetite than he had imagined. Fortunately, he didn't have the nerve to stay, otherwise it would have been embarrassing.
"Boss, eat slowly and don't choke."
The eldest son of the Su family slowed down and asked, "Mother, can Wu Linshun redeem himself from his crime and make meritorious contributions?"
Xiao Lingyu said, "The county magistrate will judge according to the laws of Beiyi. Whether he lives or dies depends on his luck."
After the meal, Xiao Lingyu arranged for the brothers Xingyun and Xingying to invite Xu Yulan and Old Master Xu.
Xiao Lingyu sighed. She and Xu Yulan had only known each other for a short time, and Yulanxuan was taken back by Xu Yulan. The truth seemed a bit cruel to Xu Yulan.
Noon hour.
"Mr. Xu, wake up." Xu Liangxiao, who was lying on the couch, looked up and said in surprise, "Captain Lin, he's a death row prisoner, take him away quickly."
Lin Kun's lips curled slightly. "Shopkeeper Wu is about to be executed. Before he dies, he wants to talk to the master to express his gratitude for your kindness to him over the years. Master Miao has been kind enough to allow you and your servant to drink and chat here. Please cherish it."
After Lin Kun finished speaking, Constable Zhang Qing and others brought in some side dishes, a pot of tea and a jar of wine, locked the cell and left.
Wu Linshun sat on a low stool, picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and handed it forward. "Boss, please have some tea. Thank you for your kindness to me over the years. Otherwise, I would still be a waiter under Li Su and would never have the chance to become the shopkeeper. I would not be able to afford a two-story house in Xishui County."
When Xu Liangxiao saw Wu Linshun handing him a cup of tea, his psychological defenses relaxed temporarily. He was indeed quite capable, and Yu Lanxuan had made a lot of money under his management over the years.
"Pour me some wine."
Wu Linshun said with concern: "Boss, you are still injured, it is not suitable for you to drink."
Xu Liangxiao said, "You've worked really hard to take care of Yulanxuan for me over the years. It doesn't matter if I'm injured, I still want to drink with you."
Wu Linshun pursed his lips and said, "In that case, just take a small sip."
Xu Liangxiao took the wine glass from Wu Linshun's hand, sniffed it inconspicuously, and then took a small sip.
"Wu Linshun, now that we've had our fill of wine, it's time to tell us your purpose."
Wu Linshun has embezzled a lot of money under his nose over the years, and he has turned a blind eye to it. He has recorded it in a small notebook. It is enough to kill him several times.
Wu Linshun was silent for a while before he said, "Boss, I hope you can take good care of my family after I leave and ensure they have enough food and clothing."
Upon hearing this, Xu Liangxiao glanced at the prison door vigilantly. There was no suspicious person at the door. It seemed that he was overthinking it.
"Wu Linshun, do you really think I don't know what you've been doing at Yulanxuan these years? The money you've embezzled is enough for them and their son to live comfortably for the rest of their lives. The two-story house you live in was sold to you by me at a low price. That's how you were able to buy a house worth 1,500 taels of silver for 100 taels. You should be aware of this. I've done enough."
Wu Linshun said, "Boss, why are you so nice to me? I'm just a small shopkeeper who has the ability to manage a restaurant. Sooner or later, I will be able to earn this money. You are doing this because you have something to hide."
Xu Liangxiao's face darkened. This kid was still using what happened ten years ago to try to control him.
If Yu Lanxuan had not had a suitable person to manage the restaurant, he would have had no chance of surviving.
But no one expected that he was so capable and smart. Under his management, Yu Lanxuan made more money than his elder brother.
He would turn a blind eye and let him embezzle the money. It would be easy to deal with him if he loves the money.
"Boss, I think you've forgotten. Let me help you recall." Seeing him remain silent, Wu Linshun continued, "Ten years ago, the eldest master suffered from a heart attack, so you had the opportunity to temporarily manage Yu Lan Xuan. However, you were unwilling to return the management. You realized that I wasn't content to be a small waiter and wanted to make a name for myself, to become someone of prominence. That's why you approached me and bribed me. You and I conspired to stage a diner poisoning incident to get the eldest master off his sickbed and rush to Yu Lan Xuan to clean up the mess."
Xu Liangxiao pressed his eyebrows and said, "You are delusional and talking nonsense."
Wu Linshun glanced at him with disdain. "Master Dafang is worthy of being the eldest son of the Xu family. He appeased the healthy diners and spent a large sum of money to rescue the poisoned diners. He worked until late at night and finally collapsed. Master Dafang could have taken the emergency pills and survived, but you accidentally kicked the emergency pills away. You accidentally cost Master Dafang his life."
Xu Liangxiao said in a deep voice: "You are talking nonsense, my eldest brother died of illness."
Wu Linshun sneered, "Boss, I'm a dying man. I think you know me well. What I've done is enough to kill me several times. I can expose this to the county magistrate."
Xu Liangxiao calmed down and said, "You have no evidence. The county magistrate will not believe your one-sided statement."
Wu Linshun said, "There is indeed no evidence, but as long as you tell it, Miss Xu, Old Master Xu will feel uneasy. In order to take back Yulanxuan, Miss Xu will try every means to find evidence to kill you and avenge her father. Although Old Master Xu dotes on you, he doesn't want to see you killing each other. I can take the secret to the grave, but I just want you to promise to ensure that they will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives."
Xu Liangxiao laughed and said, "How would you know what happens after you die?"
Wu Linshun said seriously, "Of course I've thought of a foolproof plan. I've been busy all these years, cultivating my own confidants. If they and their son aren't treated well, an anonymous letter exposing you will appear on the county magistrate's desk, and the seeds of suspicion will be planted in the hearts of your Xu family. How will your eldest and second sons fare? I think you understand Xu Yulan's personality. Now she also knows Madam Su, the rare food merchant. What do you think will happen?"
Xu Liangxiao thought of Xiao Lingyu. This person actually knew the current county magistrate, Lord Miao. His lying here was related to her.
Xu Liangxiao gritted his teeth secretly, and he would not let her have an easy time when he got out!
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