Chapter 322 Upright in body and mind
“Mother, I am going there by imperial decree. His Majesty has sent people to accompany me, so there is no need to alarm Young Master Lian,” Shen Qingjun said with a smile.
Shangguan Jin shook her head in disapproval.
So what if you obey the imperial decree? If those people want to harm you, they have plenty of ways to do it.
She never dared to think of those people as law-abiding citizens.
There's a saying, isn't there?
Even a mighty dragon can't suppress a local snake; a tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs; a molting phoenix is worse than a chicken...
"It's better to be cautious."
Once you go there, they all know exactly what you're there for.
You're trying to snatch the meat from their hands; what wouldn't they do?
Even a rabbit will bite when cornered.
What's more, those people are all wolves in sheep's clothing; none of them are good people.
It's best to be cautious. Tomorrow, Mother will personally go to talk to Young Master Lian about this matter. He has quite a few people under his command, and he's just sitting around doing nothing anyway.
"We can just hire two of them at a high price," Shangguan Jin said.
Shen Qingjun nodded and agreed.
At this moment, Shen Qingyue slowly walked into the room.
She first gave Shangguan Jin a curtsy, and then sat down next to him.
“Jun-ge’er, this is a letter I wrote to the manager of Chun Bu Wan in Suzhou.”
When you arrive, take this letter to him, and he will do whatever you say.
They've already gathered a lot of information over there; you should be able to use it.
In other parts of Chongqing, besides the fact that the owner, Lian Qianli, was transferred from Wanhualou in Jiangnan, there are also several elderly people in each teahouse.
Watching the gate, or doing odd jobs in the backyard or something.
These elderly men should not be underestimated; they were all sent there by Emperor Xiaowu after his retired secret guards reached a certain age.
Each of them possessed extraordinary skills...
As she spoke, Shen Qingyue handed a letter to Shen Qingjun.
Shen Qingjun immediately took it.
"Thank you, sister!"
Shen Qingyue smiled but didn't say anything, just sat next to Shangguan Jin.
While touching Shen Qingyue's hand, Shangguan Jin continued to instruct Shen Qingjun.
"This time we went there with the intention of robbing them, and those people definitely won't let it go."
They only have two ways to deal with you: a combination of soft and hard tactics.
On the hard side, they use threats, intimidation, and even accusations of hiring a hitman to scare you.
Jun-ge, your mother will say it again: if they dare to be forceful towards you, you don't need to be afraid.
Think about who you are?
Who is standing behind you?
Moreover, you are holding an imperial edict in your hand.
By the way, did His Majesty give you the Imperial Sword? If not, you should leave later tomorrow, and your mother will personally go to His Majesty to beg for it on your behalf.
"With the Imperial Sword in hand, I can kill anyone who comes!" Shangguan Jin said.
Shen Qingjun suppressed a laugh.
“Mother, with His Majesty’s edict, it serves the same purpose as the Imperial Sword.”
"I remember!"
Shangguan Jin looked at Shen Qingjun.
Thinking back to that silent, fourteen-year-old boy when he first arrived...
Well, I'm only twenty now, but I'm already married and an adult!
"We still need to pay attention to safety."
When a dog is cornered, it will jump over a wall; who knows what underhanded tricks those people will pull behind the scenes!
However, I reckon they probably wouldn't dare to confront you head-on.
They'll most likely resort to some underhanded tactics.
First, there's the matter of money, which is a common tactic they use. They'll say they'll give you a separate share, or simply give you a large sum of money in one go.
Your mother isn't worried about that; you have a plan in mind and know what to do.
Secondly, they will probably use their looks as a tool.
It is said that even heroes cannot resist the charms of a beautiful woman, and even beautiful women cannot resist the allure of a sour sauce stall.
You should also pay attention to this aspect.
"As long as they don't have any dirt on you, you can do whatever you want without feeling guilty," Shangguan Jin continued.
Shen Qingjun blushed and agreed.
Actually, my grandfather had already explained all of this.
But he just wanted to hear his mother say it again.
“Mother, I will be gone for at least a year, and I will have to trouble you with things at home.”
If you have any questions, please write to the child.
Also, Ming-ge'er has started working, so there are some things that need to be done by him.
"Mother, you must take good care of yourself and wait for your child to return," Shen Qingjun said slowly.
Shangguan Jin agreed to all of them.
Shen Qingming also joined the Ministry of Revenue this year, and I heard he's doing a good job.
Shangguan Jin wanted to give a few more instructions, but Steward Shen came in and said that Lord Shangguan had sent a servant to tell Shen Qingjun something.
Helpless, Shangguan Jin could only watch Shen Qingjun leave.
Shen Qingjun's departure will last for a year, and there are many things to prepare.
Shen Qingjun's wife, Qian Qingqing, had been preparing things for several days and came to invite Shangguan Jin to take a look.
Shangguan Jin took Shen Qingyue to Shen Qingjun's courtyard.
The room was filled with things prepared for Shen Qingjun.
“Mother, my husband will be gone for a year. We must bring clothes for all four seasons.”
"Suzhou is windy and dusty, and the winters are cold, so I...I prepared a little extra," Qian Qingqing said apologetically.
Shangguan Jin quickly waved her hand to show her understanding.
"That's only right! It's good to bring more clothes. Although you can have them made there, clothes made at home are always better."
You did a great job!
After receiving the praise, Qian Qingqing immediately took Shangguan Jin to see the things she had prepared.
Shangguan Jin nodded as she looked at it.
Not only are clothes for all four seasons prepared, but also plenty of undergarments, shoes, socks, and handkerchiefs.
Even the hairpins and crowns for tying up the hair were prepared.
Besides clothing, there are many other uses.
Not to mention Shen Qingjun's usual writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, he also brought his usual tea set.
Shangguan Jin couldn't help but laugh.
Qian Qingqing seems to want to move her entire home to Shen Qingjun.
As for food, tea, and other necessities, they were prepared in abundance.
Shangguan Jin could tell that Qian Qingqing had put a lot of thought into everything she did.
These things alone would fill two whole trucks!
However, the Duke of Dingguo's mansion is now very wealthy, so even if they send out five large carts, it won't be a problem.
"Mother, is there anything that needs to be added or removed?" Qian Qingqing asked softly.
Shangguan Jin shook her head.
"You've prepared everything very thoroughly, even more thoroughly than I expected. Thank you for your trouble!" Shangguan Jin said.
Qian Qingqing smiled, feeling quite pleased to receive praise from her mother-in-law.
Shangguan Jin took another satisfied look at the room filled with items.
That's good, now that someone dotes on her eldest son, she doesn't need to worry about him anymore.
"By the way! In addition to the people sent by the imperial family, we also need to arrange for people from our own household to accompany them this time."
"Which people did you assign to accompany them?" Shangguan Jin asked.
Qian Qingqing hurriedly said, "In addition to the two servants who usually accompany my husband, Steward Shen's son will also be with us."
The guards sent two men, both born into the household and highly skilled in martial arts.
In addition, the daughter-in-law also arranged for her personal maid, Moxiang, to accompany her husband.
Mo Xiang... is very thoughtful!
Shangguan Jin was taken aback.
Did he send his head maid to accompany Shen Qingjun?
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