Chapter 258 Yizhou Change
When Huai'an heard this, he understood what Xie Rongying meant, but when he thought of Feng Peizhi's death in front of Xie Jing, there was a hint of worry in his eyes.
He said, "Miss, Feng Peizhi died in front of the master. The master is now in prison. Will the prefecture and the second master of the Shi family have other things waiting for the Xie family?"
Xie Rongying, who was sitting at the main seat, had a serious look in her eyes. After a moment's silence, she said, "These people's goal is very clear, which is to deal with the Xie family."
It started with what happened to the Xie family in the Yizhou pharmacy, and then to Xie Jing's insistence on leaving.
Xie Jing had just left her sight this morning, but now he was in jail.
It seems that the other party is cutting the Gordian knot.
"It seems that Shi Nian and Chu Wennan have been colluding with each other for a long time." Xie Rongying murmured softly, "I just don't know what role Shangguan Yan plays in this situation."
But Xie Rongying understood one thing: the iron mine in Lujiao Village, Yizhou, had been concealed by the Yizhou prefect, and Shangguan Yan had already arrived in Yizhou...
"Eldest sister, why do I feel that this time the other party doesn't just want to deal with the Xie family?" Xie Changfeng said, "Ever since several waves of people said there were problems with our medicinal materials, business at the medicine shop has been bleak."
Xie Changfeng paused for a moment and said, "Later, I sent people to investigate. Rumors have spread in the city that the Xie family's medicinal materials are not good. If they were to directly seize Yizhou's business, they wouldn't be avoiding the important issues like this. It's like they're targeting the Xie family's reputation and want to ruin the reputation of the Xie family's medicinal materials among the people."
"It's targeting the Xie family's reputation." Xie Rongying leaned back in her chair, her expression becoming more serious. "It's not just targeting the Xie family's medicinal materials business in Yizhou.
Instead, they were targeting the medicinal herbs that the Xie family had stored throughout Dayin.
"The Shi family's business in other areas is far inferior to the Xie family's, but they dared to provoke the Xie family in Yizhou. It seems that someone is really backing them up." Xie Changfeng also saw this. Thinking of Xie Jing now falling into Chu Wennan's hands, he said worriedly: "Eldest sister, you said that Shangguan Yan colluded with Chu Wennan and covered up the Lujiao Village iron mine incident. Is this true..."
Xie Changfeng hesitated to speak, but everyone understood.
Lujiao Village was blocked off, and the only people allowed in and out were the villagers of that village and the people from the prefectural government.
The village and the mine cover a large area, so there is a lot that can be done.
Shangguan Yan has been plotting all these years, from Shangguan Yao entering the Yongyi Marquis' Mansion, to Shangguan Jing colluding with people in the martial arts world, to secretly having dealings with Concubine Chen, his goal is self-evident.
Now the emperor of Dayin has returned to the hands of King Wei. The new emperor has just ascended the throne and wars are raging on the border.
If Shangguan Yan started a rebellion in Yizhou at this time, the new emperor would not only have to face internal and external troubles, but also the covetous eyes of the Liao people.
In this case, it is only a matter of time before Dayin is destroyed.
Shangguan Yan really has a good plan.
"Eldest sister, I'm going to Lujiao Village secretly to see what's going on there." Xie Changfeng's eyes were filled with worry. "If there really is something shameful going on in Lujiao Village, we have to leave Yizhou in advance and report the situation in Yizhou to the court."
"No." Xie Rongying said calmly: "Your uncle has fallen into Chu Wennan's hands. You are not allowed to go anywhere at this time."
"Eldest sister." Xie Changfeng's tone was filled with melancholy. "Either we rescue uncle tonight and leave Yizhou overnight. If Yizhou has any ulterior motives, we must report them to the court."
"When we left Bian Jing, we informed the King of Wei about Yizhou." Xie Rongying thought about how Zhao Yu had become the new emperor of Dayin, and changed his address. "The new emperor knows about Yizhou. He knows more about Shangguan Yan than I do. I think he knows more about the Lujiao Village iron mine than we do."
Sure enough, Xie Changfeng's eyes lit up after hearing this. He said, "Since the government knows about the Yizhou mine, they should also be well aware of the situation in Yizhou. So for now, we just need to protect ourselves."
Xie Rongying smiled meaningfully, "Of course we have to protect ourselves, but I have something very important to do."
"What's going on?" Xie Changfeng thought it was Xie Jing, who was in prison. "Is it my uncle?"
Xie Rongying pondered for a moment, looked at Xie Changfeng, and said, "Qin Junyi."
Xie Changfeng frowned slightly.
Xie Rongying looked towards Huaian: "How is Qin Junyi watching over there?"
"Don't worry, girl. Bailin is always watching." Huaian said.
Hearing this, Xie Rongying curled up the corner of her mouth into a cold smile: "It's better to do it now than to wait for a day. When we bring my father out of prison tonight, we can also deal with Qin Junyi."
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The prefectural government office, backyard.
Chu Wennan and Shi Nian rushed to the reception hall, and Shangguan Yan was sitting in the main seat.
Qin Junyi, who was sitting at the first table on the right, walked in and stood up.
Chu Wennan's gaze flickered over Qin Junyi, and then he bowed his head and saluted: "This subordinate greets the general."
Shangguan Yan waved his hand and gestured for him to sit down.
Shi Nian followed and sat down next to Chu Wennan.
"General, why are you here at this time?" Chu Wennan thought that Shangguan Yanyan would wait for some time before coming to see him.
After all, according to the original plan, they had to wait until Xie Jing was imprisoned and there was no problem at all in Lujiao Village, and the Xie family's business reputation in Yizhou plummeted.
Is it early?
"It's almost time to close the net." Shangguan Yan said this while looking at Chu Wennan with a firm gaze: "Besides, it's almost time for you too."
If Xie Jing goes to jail, the Xie family's business in Yizhou will be in trouble.
"As long as the Xie family's reputation is ruined and Xie Jing is gone, those who previously cooperated with the Xie family will naturally reconsider whether to continue to cooperate with them. Although the effect will definitely not be obvious at the beginning, as long as Dayin is in turmoil, those who previously had business dealings with the Xie family will be unable to take care of themselves."
Shangguan Yan's gaze lingered on Shi Nian as he spoke, and he continued, "Once the Xie family is unable to take care of themselves, they will choose to protect themselves."
"The general is right. Nowadays, few people buy Xie family medicinal herbs in Yizhou." Shi Nian took over Shangguan Yan's words and thought about how he had arranged for people to go to Xie family's medicine shop some time ago. As the reputation of Xie family medicinal herbs gradually penetrated into the people of Yizhou, the business of Xie family medicinal herbs during this period can be said to be very few.
"So now is the best time." Shangguan Yan's eyes were indifferent: "Although the Xie family is just a side job, dealing with the Xie family will only benefit me, not harm me."
As he spoke, Shangguan Yan's gaze lingered on Qin Junyi: "Junyi, you have some connections with the Xie family. Chu Wennan will take care of Xie Jing, and you will take care of the other members of the Xie family in Yizhou."
Qin Junyi's eyes were solemn when he heard this. He stood up and bowed, "Yes, father-in-law."
How could he not know that Shangguan Yan wanted him to take revenge personally!
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