For several days in a row, Qingyan was in a very low mood. She suppressed her anger and hoped to get the truth from her father.
The waiting period was the hardest. Fei Yanggu hadn't shown up yet, and Qingyan's little mind had already created several mini-dramas. Even the Ah Hun brothers got involved.
Suddenly, she felt someone hug her from behind. She quickly looked down and saw Yin's casual robe with its arrow-shaped sleeves in sight.
"Fourth Brother, you're back very early today." Qingyan leaned back with her eyes slightly closed, throwing herself directly into Yin's arms.
"Um!"
Holding her, Yin felt very safe and secure. The intrigues and backstabbing in the court had all left him behind, and he could truly enjoy a sense of peace.
The floods in Jiangnan affected too many people, including many court officials, and many officials were asking about the people who had gone to Jiangnan.
"Fourth Brother, a letter has arrived from the Yulai Inn in Jiangnan. People from the government office have come to inquire about your tax collection over the past few years!" Qingyan was puzzled. They came to investigate this matter and found out exactly how much money and trees these corrupt officials had bought.
Yin nodded. Kangxi issued a decree ordering the Governor-General of Liangjiang to personally oversee the investigation and determine exactly how much silver these corrupt officials had embezzled. In this way, Kangxi could quickly refute the order.
Qingyan pointed upwards and said, "Did someone above send you on this mission?"
"Yes, it was difficult at the time. A number of officials were dealt with, but most were simply imprisoned. After all, the amount of silver involved was unclear, and many of these people were children of prominent families in the capital. Their families' protection made things very difficult for Father Emperor!" Yin touched Qingyan's little face. He was doing business outside, so he had to be well-informed about the officialdom to avoid being schemed against without realizing it.
"Did I send someone to tell the truth?" Qingyan was a little worried. The person she sent might be on the other side's side. If he told the truth, he would be retaliated against and made things difficult for them.
"Yes, it's Yu Chenglong. As long as he tells the truth, his memorial was personally delivered to Father Emperor by the Dragon Guards. No one can interfere!" Yin glanced at Qingyan and knew what the little girl was worried about.
Qingyan breathed a sigh of relief. Since returning from Jiangnan, business in the south has been significantly affected. Previously, those Guan Juans would spare no expense to order jewelry from Linglong Pavilion, but now they are very careful when making jewelry.
"Yes, it will be over soon!" Yin didn't care, but the officials were frightened by this large-scale siege.
Without searching for auspicious days, I discovered that Qingyan's Linglong Pavilion did not belong to the royal family, and its business would only increase.
“Every year, the women of the court are reduced in number, and the headdresses that Mother wore have become essential items for the women who have served as Guan Juan for several years,” Yin comforted her.
Qingyan sighed helplessly. Jiangnan was Linglong Pavilion's most profitable area, but this year, a month of continuous slump forced them to find a solution.
The final destination in the capital was the Tongjia and Jueluo clans, who frequently came to place orders. Many court officials stopped ordering from them, resulting in a significant drop in profits.
"Sisi, I knew I shouldn't have said it, it's such a headache!" Qingyan said, her little face tense as she held up her mouth, feeling even more annoyed.
"Not going to talk?!" Yincha stabbed. "Father Emperor has long controlled public opinion, and rumors will inevitably spread at certain times."
The difference between Kangxi telling the news and Qingyan telling it herself is twofold. The former would likely deter court officials from ever entering again, while the latter, by telling it herself, would have no connection to the imperial family.
She leaned wearily against Yin's chest, looking helplessly outside. Yin had eliminated a third of the servants in the mansion; those who were beaten to death were all sent back to the Imperial Household Department.
"Let's go to Linglong Pavilion!" After talking to Jue Luo Shi, Fei Yanggu waved his hand and headed to the new house. These past few days, the father-in-law and son-in-law had been very busy and had not had much time to stay at home.
"Okay," she said, wanting to avoid seeing it and getting annoyed.
Half an hour later, Qingyan was put into the car by Yin Dabao. Looking out the car window, after returning to the capital after many hardships, her feelings about this place were completely different.
"Fourth Prince, I'm about to take action against the Tong family. Will you be in trouble...?" Qingyan was preparing to cut off the discounts given to the Tong family as Consort Tong had suggested. Madam Tong and the others all received his tributes, while only the concubines were acting arrogantly outside.
"Okay!" Yin nodded.
Tong Guowei was a sensible man. He understood that Kangxi's warning, Consort Tong's letter, his attitude, and Xiao Guai's direct action meant that Xiao Guai's actions were in accordance with the orders from above.
"Should we give the instructions today?" Yin asked.
“Well, starting today, I’m not going to get used to it anymore, and neither am I going to let the Jue Luo clan do it!” Qingyan was going to use the two elders as targets.
Yin gently squeezed Qingyan's little hand, offering his support.
Soon, the two arrived at Linglong Pavilion. After getting off the carriage, she sensed that something was wrong with Linglong Pavilion.
"Eru, take some people in and see if anything has happened!" Yin discovered that the doors and windows on the second floor of Linglong Pavilion were locked. Normally, the windows in the private rooms were open, and occasionally some young socialites could be seen peering out of the windows.
Qingyan stood beside him, feeling uneasy and anxious. He knew that Linglong would rarely cause trouble, so he followed Yin inside.
Si'er, dressed in a pink palace gown, angrily shouted at the shopkeeper. It was Consort Tong's intention that no more private rooms should be left for the Tong family. Therefore, the nameplates of the private rooms that once belonged to the Tong family were removed.
Today, Si'er appeared at Linglong Pavilion and found no trace of the Tong family in the private room, so she became somewhat hesitant.
"Master, you've arrived!" The manager bowed directly. Each Linglong Pavilion had two managers: one was the decision-maker, and the other was the one who resolved disputes. The manager who made the decisions was the one who greeted them.
"You've come at the right time. Is this a private room at the Tong residence?" Si'er's face was full of smugness, showing no sign of the proper attitude one would expect.
“That’s all!” Yin said coldly.
He pursed his thin lips, his eyes were icy cold, and he felt even more agitated. Si'er was a clueless person. After being pampered by Longkodo for more than ten years, her personality was already set in stone, and it was impossible to change her.
Longkodo's affection for her gradually faded, and the young and beautiful Yulian captivated him, keeping him in her arms.
"I am your elder!" Si'er said arrogantly.
Qingyan was stunned. Si'er was courting death, and could easily utter such unruly words.
"An elder?!" Yin sneered coldly, "Are you the legitimate wife of the Tong family?"
Qingyan stood aside, listening to Yin step forward.
"Su Peisheng, have someone personally escort this Madam Tong back and hand her over to Granny Guo Luoma!" Yin gave the order directly.
Qingyan must absolutely not get involved in the Tong family's affairs; if she's not careful, she'll be tricked into something by someone.
"." Su Peisheng waved his hand, and the guards brought by Erlu took the person away directly.
Seeing the troublemakers leave, the innkeeper quickly opened the private room for Qingyan's relay. Cold sweat began to bead on the foreheads of both innkeepers. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
