Hmph, even if Madam returns to the Hu family, she will keep all the money in her hands and won't give them a single penny. But even so, there's no need for her to come back, because it's just too upsetting.
"Let's go, it's getting late. Let's go back. Don't tell Mother about what happened today." Huang Ziyao walked towards the door.
Zheng Family Study.
"Father, if this continues, all our assets will be taken away." In the study, Huang Yi'an said anxiously to Zheng Lin, "I never expected Hu Mingmei to be so ruthless, actually trying to wipe us out."
Zheng Lin sat behind his desk with a pipe dangling from his mouth. It was a novelty he had brought back from the West years ago. The Great Zhou Dynasty had only found one such item, and even His Majesty did not have one.
This room is called a study, but there are hardly any books in it. Zheng Lin is not a person who likes to read. Having a study is just for show; he has hardly ever looked at it.
"Have you found out it was him?" Unlike Huang Yi'an's impatience, Zheng Lin was not in a hurry. Although the Zheng family had lost many businesses, it did not affect their foundation. As long as they still had their capital, they were not afraid of not being able to make a comeback.
"No!" Huang Yi'an was extremely disappointed. "The person who took over our business is named Mu Bai. Hu Mingmei's country wife's surname is Bai." Mu Bai, Mu Bai, does that mean he admires Bai Nuo? Hmph, Hu Mingmei and Bai Nuo are indeed a loving couple.
“Father, Hu Mingmei is abusing his power for personal gain and taking the opportunity to retaliate against our Zheng family. We have asked Prince Cheng to tell His Majesty about this matter and ask His Majesty to help us.”
"Do you have any evidence?" Zheng Lin asked calmly. "Even if you know that Mu Bai is Hu Mingmei, who can prove that Mu Bai is him? Or do you have any evidence to show that it is him?"
Huang Yi'an choked, and stammered, "No."
"Even if you knew without evidence, so what?" Zheng Lin looked at his nephew, who was now his son and would inherit the Zheng family's vast fortune. He didn't want the Zheng family to be ruined by Huang Yi'an. "Although this matter was caused by Hu Mingmei, it only shows that we were outmatched and were outmaneuvered. But what we should be more concerned about are those who took advantage of our misfortune. Although Hu Mingmei has an imperial decree, he can't openly do anything to us. Even if he uses the alias Mu Bai, we are not afraid, because Prince Cheng also wants to deal with him. Prince Cheng alone is enough for him to handle, not to mention Prince Duan behind him. What we should be more wary of are those who took advantage of our misfortune."
Huang Yi'an was unimpressed. As for those few people who took advantage of his misfortune, they were nothing in his eyes. Hu Mingmei was his biggest threat. No matter who they sided with, Hu Mingmei was his greatest enemy in this life.
"Father, why did His Majesty suddenly bestow the title of Prince of Chu upon Hu Mingmei? And also appoint him as Grand Master of Ceremonies?" Huang Yi'an felt extremely aggrieved when he thought about this matter. Hadn't His Majesty praised him before? He had fully expected to be able to participate in the selection of imperial merchants, but unexpectedly, His Majesty not only made Hu Mingmei the Grand Master of Ceremonies directly, but also didn't even mention him again.
"Imperial Merchant is just a general term; there are many different positions. Hu Mingmei is just one person. The royal family has many businesses, and he can't manage them all by himself. If you want to try, you can give it a shot."
“Hmm…” Huang Yi’an nodded. “I ask Prince Cheng to mediate for me.” He believed that Prince Cheng would not refuse him. After Huang Yi’an finished speaking, seeing that Zheng Lin did not object and had nothing more to say to him, he withdrew.
After Huang Yi'an left and the door closed, Zheng Lin finally raised his head and called out, "Someone come here!"
The closed door reopened, and an inconspicuous old woman entered from outside. "Master."
"How is Huang Haichuan doing?" Zheng Lin asked.
The old woman answered meekly, "It's fine. Today she brought up the matter of the eldest daughter returning to the Hu family with Miss Ziyao again, and even slapped Miss Ziyao."
"Hmph!" Zheng Lin snorted coldly, "This Huang Haichuan has lived too long. Not only did he beat up his sister, but he also wants to beat up his niece."
Seeing that Zheng Lin was very unhappy, the old woman tentatively suggested, "How about we find a few people..."
Zheng Lin shook his head. "No, the assassination attempt on him failed last time. Prince Cheng has already told me that Huang Haichuan was used and exposed to Hu Mingmei. So I deduce that the person who saved Huang Haichuan was most likely arranged by Hu Mingmei. Since Hu Mingmei doesn't want anything to happen to his uncle, let's keep him alive. What did Ziyao say? That little bastard can't be kept, right? Then let's grant Ziyao's wish. I'm sorry to have wronged her today."
If Huang Ziyao were here, she would definitely be shocked. She hadn't told anyone about what happened at the Hu family's house today, so how did it reach Zheng Lin's ears?
Does Zheng Lin have spies around?
"Yes!" The old woman nodded silently, then turned and left.
Some people, who covet things they shouldn't have, will pay the price.
Mingyue Pavilion.
Huang Haichuan still ate dinner with Mingyue. Now, Mingyue was the only woman by Huang Haichuan's side, so he stayed overnight at Mingyue Pavilion every night.
"Master, I'd better leave on my own." As soon as dinner was finished, Huang Haichuan habitually pulled Mingyue into his arms. As soon as Mingyue leaned against Huang Haichuan, she started to sob.
"What's wrong?" Huang Haichuan lifted Mingyue's chin, seeing that she was crying with tears streaming down her face. "Why are you saying all this?"
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