Chapter 142 His Other Side
"Sir, nothing is wrong, but I am."
Someone brought a chair, and Yin Shuyu sat on the platform, looking at Pu Qiongzhi.
"Previously, your Pu family received permission from the prefect, Lord Gao, to brew their own wine in the winery. However, I believe this permission is inadequate, so I am revoking it."
In Daliang, brewing wine is a privilege reserved for the government.
Only with permission from the government can merchants brew and sell their own wine.
If this qualification is revoked, the Pu family's wine shop will not be able to continue operating, and from now on, the Pu family's wine shop business will have to buy wine from the government.
These negotiations caused a lot of trouble for the Pu family, and their profits were squeezed again and again.
Pu Qiongzhi stared at Yin Shuyu's expression closely.
But he seemed unsatisfied and continued to bring up the issue of taxes.
"As a worthy Countess, you, Wen Shushuo, naturally have the power to reduce or exempt taxes and labor service."
"However, the Pu family is involved in a wide range of matters. The Nangong family is one thing, but your Pu family's patriarch has passed away, and you, a married woman, are misappropriating the protection of your husband's family. If everyone is like you, then who will be left for Daliang?"
Pu Qiongzhi married into a wealthy family, and naturally there were many benefits, far more than those before.
Noble families have always enjoyed many privileges, especially in terms of taxes and labor service, which are particularly relaxed.
The Pu family was originally a merchant family that was bullied and oppressed at will, but the daughter of the Pu family suddenly turned her life around and became the wife of a nobleman.
As a lady of noble title, she can naturally protect some people. In addition, she is the young master of the Pu family, so she can make some things happen.
This kind of thing can be seen everywhere, and generally no one will make things difficult for you.
Gao Zhicheng naturally turned a blind eye to it.
But Yin Shuyu actually brought up this matter, so Pu Qiongzhi had to consider it more.
If they are not careful, they will be accused of protecting each other between officials and businessmen. If the Pu family is accused of tax evasion, it will be the end of them.
"Also, I've heard that the Pu family is a family of good deeds. I'm a new official, so there are many things I don't understand, and I'm not clear about the Pu family's situation."
"This is a good opportunity to check your family's accounts!"
Yin Shuyu seemed to be chatting and laughing with her.
Pu Qiongzhi's face didn't look very good.
Checking the accounts has always been the way these people extort tributes from merchants.
Frequently checking accounts, finding mistakes in minor details, causing trouble and delaying business.
No matter which common people saw a room full of soldiers, they would not dare to go into the store to buy anything...
What Pu Qiongzhi feared most was His Majesty's attitude and intentions.
Now, Ding Quan has made it clear that His Majesty is dissatisfied with her.
She had to figure out what the root of this dissatisfaction was!
Was it just because of Di Jin's matter, or was there something else...
Relatives by marriage, Wenyun, Pei family, or the eldest princess, the ninth prince and others!
She is too active...
Pu Qiongzhi stared at Yin Shuyu and asked, "Master Yin, are you short of money and want to take advantage of the Pu family?"
"Hahahahahahahahahahaha..." Yin Shuyu's laughter became more and more unbridled. "How could it be? My lord, you don't know... The Yin in my Yin Shuyu refers to the Yin from a wealthy family!"
"Our Northwest Yin family is no worse than your Jiangnan Pu family!"
His eyes were full of coldness, but a smile filled his entire face, which looked very creepy.
"The Pu family will sort out the account books and welcome you, sir." Pu Qiongzhi replied, then turned around and left quickly.
After they left the house, Yan'er quickly helped her up, "Madam! This guy is looking for trouble and deliberately making things difficult for her!"
"I'm afraid things won't be easy next!" Pu Qiongzhi looked unhappy.
"Fortunately, I dismissed some of the leaders in Lin'an in advance and sent a message asking everyone to pay more attention to the unusual movements in other realms."
"Let's first find out whether Yin Shuyu is pursuing a personal grudge or is being instigated by someone."
"Could it be that the Ninth Prince was so angry that he deliberately took revenge and started a fight?" Chun Jing asked.
Pu Qiongzhi pursed her lips, "It's possible."
"You reminded me!" She smiled again, "If that's the case, then it will be much easier!"
"Chun Jing, go investigate the matter concerning the Yin family and Yin Shuyu in the northwest. Yan'er, return to the capital immediately and report this matter to Lord Gao."
"Master Gao is currently working behind the Ninth Prince. I don't think Master Yin can cover everything with one hand."
"Madam, if this happens, you will be left alone in Lin'an..." Yan'er was a little worried.
Pu Qiongzhi shook her hand and said, "Don't worry. This is the Pu family, and there are many of us here."
"Go check the accounts in the shop first," she ordered.
Ever since her father passed away, these things have happened one after another, and she feels a little exhausted.
"Our Pu family's accounts have always been clear and detailed. Even if Lord Yin is picky, it would be difficult to find any mistakes." Yan'er gritted his teeth, but was very confident.
Pu Qiongzhi twitched the corner of her mouth. "I hope so. I'm afraid he has other intentions."
"Why haven't I heard of the Northwest Yin family before?" Chun Jing was also thinking about her job at this moment.
Pu Qiongzhi comforted the two, saying, "There will always be a way. As long as I am here, the Pu family will remain standing."
"Madam, we're here." The driver turned around and reminded.
Pu Qiongzhi got off the carriage.
There was a commotion and chaos in the shop.
"What happened?" She looked at the servant next to her.
The servant was at a loss for words, "Master, you'll know once you get in..."
"Hmm?" Pu Qiongzhi had never encountered a situation where her servants avoided the topic and talked about other things.
She was a little curious and walked into the door to take a look.
The cats we kept in the store last time have become plump and round after just over a month of eating.
They looked very well-fed, with chubby heads and small clothes on.
A man was sitting on the ground and was bullied by a group of kittens.
Biting his clothes, pulling his sachet, cats were everywhere on his shoulders and head.
"Puchi." Pu Qiongzhi looked for a long time and found that the man was actually her own uncle.
Nangong Hua was a little embarrassed, "Madam, why are there so many cats in this shop! Please save me!"
"How did Uncle become like this?" she asked, trying not to laugh.
Nangong Hua was about to speak when the little cat on his head slipped and half of it fell on his face.
He hurriedly caught the little guy in a panic.
Pu Qiongzhi looked at his messy hair and the claw marks on his hands.
I didn't expect that my uncle had such a side to him.
"Why do you keep so many cat slaves in a clothing store?" Nangong Hua felt helpless.
Pu Qiongzhi removed the cat hair from his hair and said, "Ah? What did Master say? I didn't hear it just now."
Seeing her faint smile, Nangong Hua shook his head and refused to say anything more.
It was so hard for his wife to be in a better mood, which was exactly what he had hoped for. How could he cause more trouble?
Pu Qiongzhi couldn't help laughing when she saw him surrounded by a group of mischievous people.
"Why are you here, uncle?" she asked with a smile.
"After finishing my business in the capital, I returned to Lin'an. I passed by here and saw that the shop was crowded, so I thought of coming in to take a look... but ended up getting tripped up by them."
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