The group looked at Gu Xin in surprise: "Talking business?"
Gu Xin nodded: "Yes, let's talk business. Like when we sold goods to Aunt Luo, let's talk to the Prefect's wife first. If she's willing, we'll do the business; if she's not... hehe, Dad said, 'Politeness first, then force!' If she insists on blatant robbery, using the Xie family's relationship with the Empress Dowager's family to intimidate us, we shouldn't be too afraid. Uncle Ye told me that if anyone uses their power to bully me in the future, I should endure it first, and then have an official take me to the capital to file a complaint with the Emperor! Uncle Ye is very familiar with the Emperor; he said that if we use the token he gave us to show the officials in the capital, we'll definitely be able to see the Emperor, and the Emperor will give him face."
"So, we're not afraid of their family's power! Uncle Ye said that the Emperor is a good Emperor who can't stand seeing the people suffer, and he especially can't stand seeing officials or their families bully ordinary people!"
"In this matter, the Xie family are officials, and we are commoners. It seems that they have the advantage. Unfortunately, our Great Zhou has a good emperor, and their official positions are a constraint for them!"
Gu Nian and Lu Zheng looked at Gu Xin in surprise. "You could even think of this?"
Gu Nian: "How can you believe that Uncle Ye has a good relationship with the Emperor? What if he's just bragging to you?"
Gu Xin smiled and said, "I wasn't so sure at first. But when Brother Yuanyuan took out that jade pendant last time, Lord Cheng was quite frightened. I guess Uncle Ye wasn't lying!"
Lu Zheng took out the jade pendant from his pocket, walked to the bedside, and waved it at Xie Nanfeng.
Xie Nanfeng froze completely. This jade pendant, this…
Thanks to the fact that his grandfather and the Duchess of Rongguo were siblings, he was well-informed and recognized the jade pendant, which was a royal item.
Looking at Xie Nanfeng's expression, Gu Hui understood somewhat: "Alright, then we'll send him back tomorrow and talk business with his mother while we're at it. As for Jiang Yao, let's do as Xin Xin suggested! Niannian, what do you think?"
Gu Nian nodded.
"No!" Jiang Yao was so frightened that she fainted.
Lu Zheng put away the jade pendant, went outside, and asked the shopkeeper to send two people up to help.
Xie Nanfeng, his six men, and Jiang Yao were all put into a carriage, and the innkeeper helped drive them back to the village.
Huo Junhao went after Meng Meng, and Lu Zheng gave the shopkeeper some instructions before taking the sisters home.
After returning home, the group was carried to Lu Zheng's woodshed, and then the sisters went back home.
Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu were chatting in the main room of the second house, while Gu Ren had already fallen asleep and was carried back to the old house by Uncle Gu.
Gu Xin told her grandparents what had happened.
Grandma Gu asked, "Since your parents aren't home, who's planning to go and discuss this business deal?"
Gu Hui: "How about Niannian and I go? Ayuan's hometown is in Yuzhou, and he's familiar with the area. Let him come with us."
Gu Nian nodded: "Yes, I think that's fine too. I remember last time Dad went to Yuzhou, he left in the morning and didn't arrive until evening. Our trip will take at least three days. We can just leave Xinxin and Sisi at home."
Gu Xin and Gu Si: "We'll listen to our older sister."
Grandma Gu shook her head: "My idea is that Niannian and Sisi stay at home, while Huihui and Xinxin go to Yuzhou, with Ayuan and Mengmeng accompanying them. Niannian and Sisi will go to the estate these next few days to deal with Jiang Yao personally."
Gu Nian was taken aback. Was the old lady deliberately creating an opportunity for Lu Zheng?
However, upon further reflection, she realized that it was probably meant to train her!
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