Mr. Pei Yan has never lost money to anyone in his entire life.

Would he come like those people who came to apologize to him, bringing their stewards and expensive gifts?

Pei Yan shuddered at the thought.

This is too rude.

We have to think of another way!

He sighed softly, but was hit hard on the shoulder.

Pei Yan turned around and saw Yin Hao's smiling face.

"What are you thinking about?" He sat on the armchair next to Pei Yan, and told Ah Cha, the waiter at the table, "Give me a cup of Biluochun." Then he looked at Pei Yan again and said, "Gu Chaoyang has been dealt with, so the two hundred thousand taels of silver will not be a problem. Although Zhang Shao's incident caught people off guard, Zhou Zijin rushed over. With his arrogance, no one can get away with it. What else are you worried about? Maybe it's the farm in Jiangxi? With me watching over it in Huai'an, nothing will happen. You can just wait to count the silver next year."

Pei Yan raised his eyebrows disapprovingly and said, "This is all well-thought-out stuff. I have nothing to worry about."

What he was worried about was what to do with Miss Yu!

Pei Yan was thinking whether to ask Yin Hao for advice, when he heard Yin Hao say: "How is my aunt these past two days? Has she complained to you in private about me? Isn't it just that she has a concubine? That's because she gave birth to a child for me. I've thought about it a long time ago. We are far apart, and I promise not to bring the child into the family. When he grows up, I'll set up a separate household for him. I don't know what my aunt and the others are thinking. In the past, they were always anxious to have a child, but now that they have a child, they despise the other person's background. There is no perfect thing in this world. I can't divorce the one at home for the sake of the child and marry another one! Isn't this the best of both worlds?"

Hearing these heart-wrenching words, he didn't want to say a word. Instead, he sneered, "Then you have to confirm whether it is your child. Just don't raise a child for someone else!"

Yin Hao jumped up and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could I not know if it's my child?"

Pei Yan snorted coldly, too lazy to talk to him, and asked Yin Hao: "When are you going back? Such a big thing happened in the Zhang family, I'm afraid there is no way to resolve it. What I mean is that you should find a way to talk to Lord Shen and try to return to the capital as soon as possible."

Seeing Pei Yan talking to him about serious matters, Yin Hao's expression gradually became shy and he said, "I want to meet Tao Qing before I leave."

Pei Yan immediately understood what Yin Hao meant. He asked in surprise, "Are you trying to recommend Tao An to go to Jiangxi?"

Yin Hao nodded and whispered to Pei Yan: "With my qualifications, I can certainly compete, but I'm not good enough. It's better to take this opportunity to recommend Tao An. The matter of Yanyin is too important. Your family and the Tao family both have shipping businesses to support them, so it's not a big deal. Our Yin family has not had a good time in the past two years. I have to stabilize this business before I can leave Jiangnan. And as for your second brother, you will be in mourning in September, and you will be staying in Lin'an and can't leave. But if we can't argue for a few more days in the capital, your second brother will be reinstated. I think this is a good move."

If Tao An could go to Jiangxi as an inspector, the Tao family's power in the court would be strengthened, and they would have more say when discussing the abolition of the Maritime Customs.

Pei Yan said: "I will listen to my brothers on this matter."

Yin Hao didn't believe it at all, and said, "I think I guessed what you were thinking. Otherwise, would you be so honest and agree to it? However, this matter should not be delayed any longer. Did Tao Qing say when he would arrive?"

"He should come over overnight." Pei Yan said, "As for Madam Yang San, I heard that she sent someone to submit a few business cards. I wonder if there is anything I can do to help."

Yin Hao was not prepared to hide the truth from him, and said bluntly: "After the Wu family and the Jiang family got married, the Wu family became arrogant, and there is also the Song family watching covetously. Although it does not make me feel embarrassed, it is sometimes annoying. For some things, aunt, please help me, so that I can have less trouble. Besides, the wedding is in September tomorrow, and some people still need to say it in person. Don't get involved."

The Xu family is one of the most powerful families in the dynasty. The marriage between the Yin family and the Xu family can also serve as a warning to others.

Pei Yan and Yin Hao both knew the truth and stopped talking about this matter. Yin Hao then talked about another matter: "What are your plans for the Peng family? They have been in a state of ups and downs in the past two years. I think they should be taught a lesson."

Lessons are just excuses. The Yin family, Pei family and Tao family have reached an offensive and defensive alliance. If they can withdraw the Maritime Customs Office in Quanzhou, their business will be able to grow rapidly!

This is the important reason why they don't want Peng Yu to go any further.

But if the Maritime Customs in Quanzhou is withdrawn, Ningbo may not be able to be protected.

The Yu family just formed a partnership with Jiang Chao... They won't suffer losses, but they can forget about making more money.

Pei Yan asked: "What excuse did they use to abolish the Maritime Customs Office in Quanzhou? Can Ningbo be saved?"

Yin Hao guessed that the Pei family also had a fleet in Ningbo, and asked hesitantly, "Is it difficult to deal with the Song family?"

Pei Yan said coldly: "Then kick the Song family out and let someone else take their place."

As soon as this thought came to his mind, he suddenly felt his eyes light up.

yes!

Why didn't he think of that!

Kick out the Song family and let Jiang Chao take their place. In this way, the Yu family will have a foundation to establish itself, and Yu Tang will no longer be angry with him.

"It's decided." Pei Yan was a little impatient and said eagerly, "Leave this matter to me. You guys will be responsible for keeping an eye on the situation in the capital, and I will also take charge of Zhou Zhuangyuan's side."

Help the Tao family get the position of Jiangxi Governor.

"However, the Tao family has to come up with a plan on how to thank the Zhang family." Pei Yan pondered, "Also, the situation in Jiangxi is quite complicated. Brother Zhang Shao couldn't handle it at the beginning, and Tao An is even less able to do it. You have to think of a solution."

Yin Hao sucked in a breath of cold air and said, "What did the Song family do? Look how much they have offended you! Aren't you afraid that their eldest master will run to your old lady An and cry to you? Speaking of which, their eldest master is almost sixty years old. I'm afraid that you won't be able to stand up to him, and we will end up being the bad guys!"

They all knew about the relationship between the Song family and the Pei family.

Pei Yan sneered a few times and said, "Don't worry about it. Just take care of yourself and don't get in the way when the time comes."

"Don't worry!" Yin Hao patted his chest and said, "If you can sacrifice your own family for the greater good, I will do my best for you!"

Pei Yan said, "Brother, have you had breakfast yet? I'll have someone bring you a bowl of porridge. We all came to Hangzhou City in a rush, and the people of the Song family are not fools. In order to avoid making a fuss, I will go and make arrangements, and I won't have breakfast with you, brother."

After saying that, he went straight to where Yu Tang lived without paying any attention to Yin Hao calling out to him from behind.

As he walked, he asked Ah Cha, "Do you know if Miss Yu has had breakfast? I have something urgent to discuss with her!"

Upon hearing this, Ah Cha immediately ran away and went to ask Pei Yan for the news in advance.

By the time Pei Yan reached the gate of Yu Tang's courtyard, Ah Cha had already found out everything. As she walked inside with Pei Yan, she was not idle: "Miss Yu is having breakfast, and Miss Xu is here too. I heard from the maid beside Miss Xu that they were originally planning to go out for a walk today, but there was a funeral in the Zhang family, so Miss Xu said she was not in the mood, so she planned to copy a few pages of Buddhist scriptures with Miss Yu today, and then send them to Lingyin Temple to be burned. In two days, we will go out for a walk with Miss Yu again, buy some gifts, and then prepare to return to the capital."

Pei Yan stopped.

He had forgotten that Miss Xu should be very familiar with the women of the Zhang family. No wonder she was not in the mood to wander around.

Pei Yan said: "If the two young ladies are going to Lingyin Temple, please tell me in advance. I will go with you. The abbot of Lingyin Temple has contacts with our family, and we haven't donated money this year."

Ah Cha agreed, feeling completely confused.

The Third Elder had always been arrogant. Even when the Old Lady was around, he went wherever he wanted. He never explained to them. What happened to the Third Elder? Could it be that he had been in mourning for several years and had become a vegetarian, which made him calmer?

Ah Cha didn't dare to guess more and followed Pei Yan into the main hall.

Yu Tang did not sleep well last night. He tossed and turned and finally fell asleep at dawn. However, he was soon woken up by Miss Xu, who looked a little listless.

She was surprised to see Pei Yan coming.

After all, the two of them parted on bad terms yesterday.

She hurriedly asked Pei Yan to sit on the armchair and told the maid to serve tea.

Miss Xu had always disliked Pei Yan, and wanted to make some sarcastic remarks when she saw him, but when she thought about her plan to meet Yin Mingyuan to revisit Pei Yan's house, she refrained from saying anything. However, she was unwilling to play along with Pei Yan, so after greeting Pei Yan, she simply said goodbye to Yu Tang: "I'll go back first. Come back when you have prepared your pen, ink, paper, and inkstone."

Yu Tang didn't want to see Pei Yan, but Miss Xu was here, and she couldn't refuse Pei Yan's face, so she just saw Miss Xu out, and whispered to her at the door: "Come here early!"

He looked like he didn't want to stay with Pei Yan any longer.

Miss Xu put herself in other people's shoes and thought that Yu Tang probably didn't like Pei Yan that much, so she said repeatedly: "Don't worry, if he doesn't leave in half an incense stick, I will chase him away."

Yu Tang nodded gratefully to Miss Xu, saw her off, and then returned to the living room.

Pei Yan felt that he had found a way to resolve the conflict between the two of them, and he was quite justified. Seeing Yu Tang coming back, he asked directly, "What do you think of Jiang Chao?"

Yu Tang had no idea what Pei Yan was going to do, and she didn't know Jiang Chao very well. After thinking for a while, she said what she knew: "He should be very good at business and also very protective of his family. As for the rest, I don't know."

Pei Yan said: "Being good at business shows that this person is capable. Protecting his family shows that this person is loyal. He can be used at least."

Yu Tang was puzzled.

Pei Yan said: "Don't worry about this matter. I am going to help Jiang Chao. Isn't your family doing business with him? You can also get some dividends."