Chapter 199 Taking himself too seriously
"What do you think about Xie Yun's upcoming visit?" the old Duke of Chu asked Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu: "It's just a cornered beast's last stand."
The Duke of Chu sneered, "In the past, Xie Yun would not have done such a foolish thing."
Isn't that just stupid? Given the life-or-death relationship between the two families and the current situation, they would be foolish to cooperate with the Xie family.
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Shortly after lunch, the Xie family grandfather and grandson arrived at the back gate of the Duke of Chu's mansion. The steward, Li Zhong, led them to the front hall. "Please wait a moment, the Duke will be here shortly."
Xie Ning'an said politely, "Thank you for your trouble."
Li Zhong politely said "It's nothing" and left. Then a maid came in to serve tea. Just as the tea was served, the grandfather and grandson saw Jiang Yu, dressed in a scarlet robe and with a bright and beautiful face, helping the old Duke of Chu over.
Xie Ning'an immediately stood up, and Xie Yun also stood up and said with a smile, "Brother Jiang, it's been a long time since we last met."
The old Duke of Chu was helped to the main seat by Jiang Yu, who smiled and said, "Indeed, it's been more than a year since we last met, hasn't it?"
“Yes, I remember the last time we met was at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet the year before last,” Xie Yun said.
"My health isn't what it used to be, unlike you, who's still going strong in your old age," the old Duke of Chu said with a smile.
Xie Yun sighed, "We're all the same when we get old, but it's a great blessing that you have a successor, Brother Jiang."
"Hahaha..." Duke Chu laughed heartily, "She's still young and needs more experience."
Xie Yun's teeth itched with envy at the sight of that arrogant expression. However, he still smiled and said, "Brother Jiang, you are too modest. In the entire capital, the Duke of Chu is the most promising young man."
The old Duke of Chu smiled again, looking at Xie Ning'an and saying, "Your child is quite good too."
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After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Xie Yun got down to business, "I've come today to discuss something with Brother Jiang."
"I'm not involved in anything now. If there's anything, just talk to Jiang Yu," said Duke Chu.
Xie Yun smiled and nodded, then glanced at Xie Ning'an. Xie Ning'an understood and looked at Jiang Yu, saying, "My family has recently encountered some difficulties, and I would like to ask the Duke of Chu to be lenient."
Jiang Yu looked at him, and their eyes met. Jiang Yu could feel his sincerity.
"What is it that you are referring to, Young Master Xie?" Jiang Yu's voice was somewhat slow, but his question went straight to the point.
Xie Ning'an looked at her calmly, "Doesn't the Duke of Chu know very well?"
Jiang Yu smiled but remained silent. Xie Ning'an and Xie Yun exchanged a glance, and then Jiang Yu said, "I have come here today with the utmost sincerity."
Jiang Yu smiled at him but didn't respond. Xie Ning'an's fingers curled slightly, but his expression remained calm. He then said, "My sincerity is the shares of Jufeng Bank."
The room fell silent. Xie Ning'an looked at Jiang Yu, waiting for her answer.
“Young Master Xie,” Jiang Yu also looked at Xie Ning’an, “you’ve come to the wrong person.”
The Xie family should now negotiate with the emperor.
Xie Ning'an clasped her hands together. "If the Duke of Chu can help the Xie family overcome this crisis, the Xie family will give up 40% of the shares of Jufeng Bank."
Xie Yun frowned upon hearing this. They had previously agreed to start by offering 20%, with 40% as the bottom line. But now Xie Ning'an was asking for 40% right off the bat.
However, judging from Jiang Yu's current attitude, only by immediately asking for 40% of the shares could they show sincerity. Xie Yun sighed inwardly again; they were in a passive position now and had no other choice.
Upon hearing Xie Ning'an's proposed conditions, Jiang Yu's expression remained unchanged, her smile subtle. She then said, "Young Master Xie, I am unable to assist you."
These words made Xie Yun and Xie Ning'an, the grandfather and grandson, look unpleasant. Jufeng Bank can be said to control the economic lifeline of Daqian. The 40% share represents not only how much silver is distributed each year, but also power.
But even so, Jiang Yu refused again.
“Brother Jiang,” Xie Yun said, looking at the old Duke of Chu, “I think you know what it means to have a 40% stake in Jufeng Money Shop?”
"We really can't help you. Brother Xie, please think of another way." After saying this, the Duke of Chu picked up his cup and drank his tea, looking like he didn't want to talk anymore. Jiang Yu did the same.
Xie Yun was somewhat embarrassed. He stood up with a sullen face and said, "In that case, I'll take my leave!"
He turned and walked out. Xie Ning'an gave Jiang Yu a deep look, then bowed to the Duke of Chu and Jiang Yu before striding out of the hall. Jiang Yu and the old Duke of Chu watched their retreating figures with mocking expressions. The Xie family really thought too highly of themselves.
"Butler Li, I'm going to see Lan Mudan again," Jiang Yu said to Li Zhong.
"yes."
Jiang Yu and Li Zhong went to the dungeon together again, and Lan Mudan was brought up shortly afterward. This time, Lan Mudan was not as defiant as before; she knelt there with her head down, exuding a sense of dejection.
"You can probably guess that I already know the Xie family is privately minting official silver," Jiang Yu said to Lan Mudan. "As long as I keep investigating, I'll find out the truth sooner or later. You should know very well what will happen to the Xie family then."
Blue Peony clasped her hands tightly together, but remained silent.
“Last time, Xie Yun pushed Xie Zihui out of the smuggling salt business. This time, they will definitely push someone else out as well. Who do you think they will push out?” Jiang Yu asked again.
Lan Mudan looked up at Jiang Yu and said, "Tell me your conditions."
Jiang Yu smiled and said, "I told you before, tell me everything you know, and I'll help you and Xie Lei elope."
Lan Mudan lowered her head in thought, and after a while said, "The address of the Xie family's private minting of official silver is in the basement of the Baoju Pavilion in Jiangzhou City..."
After hearing Lan Mudan's confession, Jiang Yu stood up and said, "I'll arrange for you to meet with Madam Xie and tell her that Xie Lei is your child. She'll definitely make a scene at the Xie family, and Xie Lei can take the opportunity to leave."
“Okay.” Blue Peony knew this was the best solution for her.
Jiang Yu got up and went out. Once in his study, he wrote a letter to Prince An. A little over two quarters of an hour later, Prince An received the letter. After opening it, he immediately summoned his most trusted confidant and said, "Go to Jiangzhou..."
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When Xie Yun returned home, he smashed a cup in anger. Xie Ning'an stood there with her head down, saying nothing. Actually, the best way to resolve the current crisis was for him to confess to the emperor and then hand over Jufeng Money House. However, no one in the Xie family listened to him.
Xie Yun was angry for a while, then looked at Xie Ning'an and asked, "Have the places where privately minted official silver been relocated?"
"We've already sent people there; they're probably on their way," Xie Ning'an said.
This kind of thing requires someone to deliver the message in person.
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