Inside the capital city, on the street leading to Wanfuji, a carriage was slowly moving.
Inside the carriage, Liu Xuan's expression was gloomy. He kept tapping lightly on the carriage window with one hand, seemingly deep in thought.
Recalling what happened last night, Liu Xuan felt that he had a better way to deal with it.
He was looking for a way to avoid escalating the situation without causing the Liu family to lose money.
But after a whole night, Liu Xuan still couldn't think of a better solution.
"Uncle Bai is right. Dealing with Wan Xin is not that difficult. Although he is the second young master of the Wan family, he has never been valued. I can do a lot while they are having internal conflicts."
This is what Liu Xuan has been doing all this time. Although the methods are despicable, the results have been achieved.
The Liu family's business has improved significantly compared to early winter, while Wanfuji seems much more shabby.
Liu Xuan had considered whether Wan Xin would find someone to back him up, and after thinking it over, he only felt that the Wan family would stand up for their son.
The final result surprised Wan Xin.
“The Wan family did nothing, but Tang Huan, who seemed the least likely to support him, was the one who stood up for him…” Liu Xuan’s face grew increasingly gloomy. “They clearly didn’t have much interaction, but just because of a cooperation with Fenjiu? But for Tang Huan, isn’t it all the same who he cooperates with? It’s all just about making money anyway.”
Liu Xuan didn't think the Liu family was much worse than the Wan family. If the Liu family were to run this business, it would be just as dazzling.
Liu Xuan sighed, "Dealing with Wan Xin is easy, but dealing with Tang Huan is not so easy. He is too powerful in the capital now. If I want to deal with him, I could be drowned in the spittle of the people."
If you offend the people, your business will never have a chance to grow.
As I was pondering this, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Immediately afterwards, the carriage curtain was lifted, and a man in his early thirties stepped onto the carriage and quietly sat down opposite Liu Xuan.
"Master Yuan."
Liu Xuan nodded to the other party. He had already sent someone to inform the Vice Minister about Tang Huan's matter last night so that he could be prepared.
Yuen Woo-ping asked seriously, "Tang Huan has already made a move?"
“He said last night that he would settle things with us today and that we should prepare ourselves.”
"So, what are Young Master Liu's arrangements?"
Liu Xuan shook his head.
"Nothing?" Yuen Woo-ping was somewhat surprised by this result. "You've spent a lot on Wan Xin, and now that Tang Huan has stepped in, aren't you going to make any preparations?"
Liu Xuan said seriously, "Uncle Bai thinks that we should avoid any conflict with Tang Huan in the short term, and it's best not to have too close a relationship with him."
Upon hearing this, Yuen Woo-ping couldn't help but shake his head. "Why neither offend nor cooperate?"
Should we remain neutral?
Tang Huan is indeed in the eye of the storm, and it is difficult for her to make a decision at this time.
But this is also the best time to choose sides while the situation is still unclear, as it will bring huge benefits after everything is over.
Risk determines the future potential.
“Young Master Liu, you should know that if you don’t take sides now, it will be too late when things are completely settled. At that time, neither Tang Huan nor the other side will give the Liu family a second glance.”
“I know,” Liu Xuan said in a deep voice, “but this matter involves the entire Liu family. I cannot treat it lightly, nor can I bear such responsibility.”
It was just a spur-of-the-moment decision to deal with Wan Xin, but things escalated.
Now that his father and two older brothers are gone, Liu Xuan doesn't have the guts to do so much.
If he makes any mistake, he will become a sinner against the Liu family.
"Uncle Bai means that Tang Huan should receive certain benefits during today's conversation, and that he should also negotiate with Wan Xin."
Yuen Woo-ping shook his head, somewhat helpless.
In his view, this approach was perhaps a bit too cautious.
"Young Master Liu, do you know why the Wan family has always been able to suppress your Liu family for so many years? Besides the foundation that the Wan family has inherited over several generations, it is also because each member of the Wan family has a courage that is difficult for ordinary people to match."
“Wan Xin is the best example. Before Tang Huan had even made a name for himself, he confirmed the cooperation between the two parties over a pot of wine. He even argued with the old guys in the family until they were red in the face. If it weren’t for Wan Xin doing this, the Fenjiu business wouldn’t be in the hands of the Wan family now.”
"They dare to make choices without hesitation, but you don't."
Liu Xuan pursed his lips and stared intently at Yuan Heping across from him.
"Lord Yuan, have you heard any news?"
Yuen Woo-ping shook his head. "No, the only news related to Tang Huan is the matter of the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review from more than a month ago."
Liu Xuan frowned. He had heard about the matter of the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and it seemed that it had caused quite a stir those few days.
But what does this have to do with Tang Huan?
"Didn't that Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review encounter bandits in Yingzhou?"
Yuan Heping looked at Liu Xuan with a half-smile, "That's just what they say to the outside world. Where are we going to find so many bandits at this time of year? Besides, that lord is in Yingzhou, even on the border of Qihuai County. Do you think Tang Huan would allow bandits to swagger around in his territory?"
He continued, "The messengers were several county magistrates from Yingzhou. According to my information, Tang Huan personally killed that Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review."
"This is impossible!" Liu Xuan exclaimed in shock.
Is anything impossible?
"If he killed someone, how could he get away scot-free?"
"Logically speaking, it's impossible for him to be unharmed, especially since that Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was a protégé of Prime Minister Cui. Given the feud between Prime Minister Cui and Tang Huan, his fate wouldn't be good. But those who brought back the body also brought back some news. Shortly after Tang Huan killed the man with a swift stroke, an imperial edict was sent to Qihuai County."
"What is the content of the imperial edict?" Liu Xuan pressed.
Yuan Heping shook his head. "Young Master Liu, although I am a Vice Minister, I cannot find out everything."
Liu Xuan didn't ask any more questions, but he was still extremely shocked.
Indeed, Yuen Woo-ping had received enough information, all of which was information that had not been circulated widely, perhaps only among officials.
The information he revealed to himself was crucial.
Now that Tang Huan has personally killed Cui Xiang's men, can this matter end so quietly?
Absolutely impossible!
Liu Xuan immediately understood that Yuan Heping wanted him to side with Tang Huan.
With this vice minister around, Liu Xuan was already starting to feel a little tempted.
The carriage continued its journey, bumping along the way until it arrived at the gate of Wanfuji.
The two stepped off the carriage and walked through the empty and deserted hall, making their way upstairs.
Led by the others, the two entered a private room. The moment they pushed open the door, the faint smile on Yuen Woo-ping's face froze.
He exclaimed in utter surprise, "My lord..."
Upon hearing the sound, Liu Xuan turned his head and saw that Lord Yuan, who used to be high and mighty in front of him, was now like a humble and obsequious little person.
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