Zuan was taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh: "What do you think is between us?"
Chu Chuyan looked embarrassed: "I also think it's unlikely, but I always feel that you two are much closer than I imagined."
“I also wanted to have something with her, but unfortunately her long legs could kick me to death with one kick,” Zuan said with a regretful look. “The reason I’m familiar with her is firstly because I made a deal with her about the Plum Blossom Gang, and secondly, of course, it’s because your husband has extraordinary talent. She saw at a glance that I have a unique aptitude and am the only candidate to save the world… Hey, wife, why did you leave… Hey, what’s wrong with this world? Nobody believes the truth anymore.”
The two then went to the Wang family's house.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Wang Fu looked troubled and said, "Niece, in principle, I should help Brother Zhongtian when he is in trouble, but as you know, our Wang family is in a difficult situation this year and we really don't have the ability to support you."
Chu Chuyan said apologetically, "Uncle, of course I know the Wang family's predicament. I didn't come here for that."
"Oh, I don't know?" Wang Fu was somewhat surprised.
Chu Chuyan said, "The main question is about the salt permit matter. How many members of the Wang family know about it?"
Wang Fu's expression changed: "Does my niece suspect that we leaked a secret, which led to Mingyue Gong's accident?"
Chu Chuyan said apologetically, "That's not what I meant. Of course we wouldn't suspect Uncle Shi. It's just that the Sang family's spies are everywhere, and it's possible that others unknowingly leaked information."
“Absolutely impossible!” Wang Fu said decisively. “Last time the salt permits were robbed, almost all of the guards accompanying the Wang family were killed or injured. Only Yuanlong, the steward, and two other people knew about this. Each of them has been with the Wang family for decades, and I absolutely trust them.”
Hearing his answer, Chu Chuyan smiled slightly: "It seems I misunderstood."
"By the way, Uncle, do you have any suggestions for the current situation of the Chu family? Also, do you have any connections in Riyao City that can be used to smooth things over with the various parties involved?"
Wang Fu hurriedly replied, "Of course I know some people, but this matter has blown up too much, I don't know if they can be of any help..."
After leaving the Wang family, Zu An couldn't help but say, "I heard you guys mention before that it was Wang Fu who suggested misappropriating the salt permits from the next few years. Could it be that he had already sided with Sang Hong and deliberately set up this scheme?"
Chu Chuyan shook her head slightly: "The Wang family and the Chu family have had a friendship for hundreds of years, and the two families have a very close personal relationship, so it shouldn't be like that. Of course, we can't rule out the possibility you mentioned... Unfortunately, there's no point in pursuing these things now. The most urgent task is to figure out how to help the Chu family overcome this difficulty."
"That's true," Zuan nodded. "Where to next?"
"Go to the Xie family!" Chu Chuyan said in a deep voice.
Zu An thought about it and agreed. Among the powerful families that could help the Chu family, the Yuan family and the Zheng family had always been enemies of the Chu family, as well as the Wu family from the neighboring county. It was impossible to go to these people, so only the Xie family was left.
The reason Chu Chuyan didn't immediately seek out the Xie family was probably because she was wary of the Qi King's influence behind them.
However, now that we're at our wits' end, we still have to give it a try.
When the two arrived at the Xie family's residence, a servant went to announce their arrival and then ran out apologetically, saying, "Miss Chu, our master has gone out on business and hasn't returned yet."
Chu Chuyan frowned: "Do you know where Lord Xie went and how long it will take him to return?"
The servant shook his head: "Miss Chu, please forgive me, this is not something we servants should concern ourselves with."
Chu Chuyan looked disappointed: "Then thank you for your trouble." She then turned and left.
Watching her departing figure, the servant sighed inwardly: Miss Chu is even more beautiful than the rumors say, and she is so humble and polite. Just exchanging a few words with her today is enough for me to brag about to my buddies for the rest of my life.
"Just like that, they're leaving?" Zuan couldn't help but ask.
“What else can we do?” Chu Chuyan couldn’t help but sigh. “Whether Lord Xie has really gone out or is just making excuses not to see us, he has already made his attitude clear.”
“Actually, it’s not that difficult to get into the Xie residence,” Zu An said after a moment’s hesitation.
Chu Chuyan was taken aback: "You have a way?"
Zuan smiled mysteriously: "Watch this!"
He walked toward the main gate, and the servant waved his hand hurriedly, saying, "I already told you our master isn't here."
This guy doesn't look any better than me, so why was he able to marry Miss Chu?
Zu An secretly slipped a silver ingot to his daughter: "I'm not here to see Lord Xie, but to see your young lady."
He had already learned when he went to the academy that Xie Daoyun hadn't gone to class that day.
In fact, for these children from prestigious families, attending classes is entirely up to them. They often choose classes that interest them, and if they are not interested in a class that day, or if they have something else to do, they simply don't go.
Clutching the heavy silver in his hand, the servant's eyes lit up: "Alright, I'll go and inform the young master right away, but our young lady may not be willing to see you."
Zuan smiled slightly: "You can just tell her who I am."
The servant nodded and quickly ran through the gate. After a while, the servant ran out again and said, "Our young lady invites you in, young master."
He was filled with disbelief. He knew that his young lady rarely met outsiders, but when she heard that Zu'an had come to see him, she immediately agreed. He had never seen his young lady so happy and excited before.
Zu An waved to Chu Chuyan, signaling her to go inside together.
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