Chapter 36 It's Just a Test
The person who was called in to cause trouble today returned to the Shen family to report to Shen Shiqian and talked about the little girl.
"Master, everything is going according to your plan." The official hesitated for a moment, then said, "Master, do you have other plans? There's also a little girl who was poisoned today."
Shen Shiqian's originally calm expression suddenly paused, and his brows furrowed: "The poisoned little girl?" It was not arranged by him.
The official immediately understood: "Yes, a little girl who was poisoned. Lord Lu sucked out the poisonous blood from her right then and there. It caused quite a stir today, and many people saw it. Many people approve of Lord Lu's actions."
Shen Shiqian's face was extremely ugly. Needless to say, it must be the people arranged by his second uncle. He had already thought of Shen An's idea, to send the poisoned girl over to let Lu Chenyang treat her. If she couldn't be cured, he would let the girl's family cause trouble.
This is the most common way of committing fraud in Yanquan County, and it is very suitable for taking advantage of the situation and framing others.
"Idiot!" Shen Shiqian spat out two words coldly.
It's simply a waste of time! Shen Shiqian only hopes that things will be as Shen An expected.
"You have to go early tomorrow morning and get the goods back." Shen Shiqian said.
This young master has always been gentle and kind, but no one in the Shen family dares to look down on him.
The next morning, the shopkeeper who had gone to the yamen yesterday came to the county yamen to ask to see Lu Chenyang. They came in smoothly, and Lu Chenyang was waiting for them in the back yamen.
As soon as Lu Chenyang saw them, he said, "You've come just in time. I was waiting for you."
The shopkeeper's heart suddenly trembled, and he had a bad premonition.
Lu Chenyang was sitting in a chair, his posture was relaxed and easygoing, but he gave people a sense of unattainable distance.
It makes people feel awe.
Lu Chenyang looked at him and asked, "You said that the supplies just seized from Fairy Mountain were the goods you ordered from the Shen family?"
The shopkeeper nodded, thinking that he would be asked to show his receipt. It didn't matter, the young master had already expected it, and he could produce it.
"In reply to your question, sir, yes, I beg you to be merciful and return these goods to me. Otherwise, I will not be able to deliver the goods on time, and I am afraid I will lose everything!" said the shopkeeper miserably.
The shopkeeper's hand was about to take the certificate, waiting for Lu Chenyang to ask, and then he heard him say: "This official has some bad news to tell you."
The shopkeeper subconsciously looked at Lu Chenyang, who said in a sad tone, "The bandits in Fairy Mountain were too brutal. The stolen goods we seized during the battle were destroyed by them and are now unrecognizable."
Shopkeeper: “…”
No, he doesn’t know how to do this question. The young master didn’t teach him.
How should he respond to this?
"All, all destroyed?" the shopkeeper asked in disbelief.
Lu Chenyang nodded solemnly.
Shopkeeper: “…”
Lu Chenyang spoke again: "I am the parent official of Yanquan County. All merchants can come to Yanquan County to do business with confidence. I heard about your situation yesterday, so I used my connections overnight to put together a batch of goods, which I can sell to you at the original price. I know that the prices of cloth and silk have risen recently, but I can't let you suffer a loss. I will give you the same price as you asked the Shen family. I will be absolutely fair to everyone!"
Shopkeeper: “…”
No, do you think I believe you, that the goods were destroyed? Do you think you can get these goods through your own connections?
Lu Chenyang didn't care whether he believed it or not. Anyway, the thing was in his hands, so he could destroy it if he said so. He was an official, and he was the biggest in Yanquan County!
Lu Chenyang looked at him sincerely.
The shopkeeper was quite knowledgeable, but at this moment he really didn't know what to say.
Seeing him hesitate, Lu Chenyang frowned. "What? Do you still have any concerns? You said there were no goods to deliver, but I got them for you. What else are you dissatisfied with? Are you deceiving me?"
His face darkened and he revealed his authority.
"I don't have it, and I dare not." The shopkeeper said awkwardly.
Lu Chenyang nodded slightly. "This transaction is a mutual one. I understand your sincerity and pity your difficulties in supporting your family. Otherwise, I would have sold it elsewhere." He said with a look of worry on his face. "I am deeply worried about the people who can't buy cloth."
You're still thinking about selling it out!
The shopkeeper's expression became ferocious for a moment, and he almost couldn't hold it in.
If this product is sold, how will they deliver it?
The Shen family is domineering but they value their reputation because it is the foundation of their business. The reason the Shen family was so angry this time was because Lu Chenyang took the goods, which affected the Shen family's business.
The shopkeeper immediately said, "Yes, yes, thank you for your understanding."
He almost said this with gritted teeth.
Lu Chenyang was too lazy to argue with a clerk. He was just an errand boy. Why would he bother with him? He would lower his status for no reason.
Even the Shen family is not worthy of being his opponent. This is just the test he has to face when he takes office.
He had never been an official before and didn't think he could be a good county magistrate. The Shen family's obstruction and embarrassment were like a kind of training, allowing him to slowly find his way to become a qualified county magistrate.
The shopkeeper went to the warehouse to pick out the goods, and Lu Chenyang did not intend to sell them all. This time, the Yanxing intercepted the goods of an entire caravan, which filled up several warehouses.
Lu Chenyang asked the shopkeeper to pick one-third, and he would sell the rest to the people. Those people who had come to riot yesterday were right about one thing: cloth prices in the city had skyrocketed, and many people simply couldn't afford it. Lu Chenyang planned to sell the cloth to ordinary people at a fair price.
The shopkeeper didn't dare to say anything, fearing he wouldn't even be able to get this little bit of merchandise back. He even sent someone back to get the silver—who could have imagined things would turn out this way? He didn't even have any silver with him.
After Lu Chenyang arranged for Lu Ning to trade with him, he went back and never saw him again.
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