"Uncles, who do you think is the richest person in the world right now?"
The atmosphere in the room was somber, and it was at this moment that Pei Zhi slowly spoke.
“As the first family, Brother Qin is naturally the richest person in the world,” the head of the Gong family said first. “The Qin family’s iron mine is an immeasurable fortune.”
Upon hearing this, the Qin family patriarch waved his hand and said, "I think Brother Sun is the richest. The Sun family's spices are so sought after by noble ladies that they are quickly sold out as soon as they appear in the world. I think Brother Sun is the richest man."
"I think Brother Gong is quite the hidden talent."
Seeing the group flattering each other, Pei Zhi couldn't help but sneer.
"What does Azhi mean by this?"
“As a junior, Azhi shouldn’t speak like this. Besides, the Pei family is just a family of doctors, and we have no interest in such empty fame and money.” A glint flashed in Peizhi’s eyes. “But Azhi has to say these words.”
"The Qin family has iron mines, but the Yu Emperor also has them. The territory of the Great Yu is vast, and neither you nor I know the exact number of iron mines, large or small."
"What's even more terrifying is that Emperor Yu is only sixteen years old, isn't he?"
This young emperor possesses the most expansive territory in the world and commands the most elite army.
This is the richest person in the world.
"Ah Zhi's words sound like she's boosting the morale of others while diminishing her own," the Gong family patriarch said, scrutinizing Pei Zhi. "Regarding the Yun family's matter, I heard the Pei family sided with the Empress Dowager of Dayu. Could it be...?"
"The Yun family killed my Pei family's daughter. If the Gong family's daughter also suffers the same fate, does Uncle Gong not want to take action?"
Pei Zhi's expression turned cold, and she lowered her head to take a sip of tea.
"We're all family, let's not cause any trouble," the Qin family head said, trying to smooth things over. "Brother Gong, what you said just now was indeed excessive."
"What I want to say is, don't act rashly when you don't know the other party's background."
Pei Zhi could no longer tolerate the behavior of the people in front of her. "Da Yu is no longer any country as it used to be. We must fight a battle we are prepared for."
"Azhi, continue."
"There's no need to see Yun Zhi."
"No!"
Three voices rang out almost simultaneously, and Pei Zhi paused, her hand still holding the teacup. "Why?"
The head of the Sun family spoke somewhat awkwardly, "If we can't even see Brother Lianyun on this trip, where will our family's reputation be?"
Something's not right...
This feeling grew stronger in Pei Zhi's heart. Although Pei Zhi did not witness Yun Zhi's fate, judging from the personalities of Emperor Zhaoyuan and the Empress Dowager, he was most likely already dead...
It seems that these families are all inextricably linked to what happened back then.
For a moment, Pei Zhi felt somewhat fortunate, because the Pei family practiced medicine, so they generally didn't get involved in these kinds of things.
Therefore, the Pei family had absolutely no involvement in what happened back then.
"If my uncles insist on this, I will have no choice but to return to Longyou first."
The teacup was placed back on the table with a muffled thud. "The Pei family doesn't want to antagonize Dayu too soon."
After saying that, Pei Zhi got up and left.
"What... what exactly does the Pei family mean by this?" The head of the Sun family was dumbfounded. Was there some internal strife?
"In the end, he didn't have any real power, and he was always hesitant to act. It's better that he left."
The Qin family patriarch's eyes were clouded. This Pei family... they'll be the scapegoats from now on.
......
The Marquis of Dingyuan's residence.
"We apologize for not welcoming you properly, esteemed family heads."
Jiang He looked at the uninvited guests in front of him, and the smile on his face faded a bit. "Someone, make tea for the family heads."
After the three of them sat down, they chatted idly with Jiang He. Jiang He was not in a hurry and slowly dealt with the three of them.
"Why is the young master of the Pei family not here today?"
“Azhi is unwell and has left the capital to return to Longyou.” The Qin family head said slowly, “It’s alright, we old folks can stay here for a few more days.”
"I see."
Jiang He understood immediately. Half an hour later, the head of the Gong family finally couldn't help but speak up, "I heard that our nephew from the Yun family spends his days teaching at the Marquis's residence, instructing the princess in the art of mechanisms?"
"Exactly."
"May we meet?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang He curled the corners of his lips and said, "I must send someone to ask Yunmo what he thinks."
Half an incense stick later, the servant who had gone to deliver the message returned.
"My lord, Young Master Yun says he won't see you."
Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of the three people present instantly became quite varied.
"As the three patriarchs have also seen, it was Yunmo himself who did not wish to see him. After all, he is the princess's tutor, and it is not appropriate for this marquis to directly bring him here."
"Please trouble you, Lord Marquis, to tell my nephew that we have important business to discuss with him."
But Yunmo's reply remained unanswered.
"In that case, I will not keep any more of you."
As the three of them walked out of the house, Jiang Yao came running over.
"Is this the master you want to see, Yao Yao?"
Jiang Yao stood with her hands on her hips, glaring angrily at the three of them.
Ever since the servant came to report, the master has become taciturn and no longer likes to talk to her.
"Don't come looking for my master anymore, he doesn't like you."
"Yaoyao, stop talking nonsense." Jiang He spoke softly, reaching out to pick up Jiang Yu. "Please don't take offense at my childish words."
The three men's faces were now as black as could be, and they had no choice but to leave the Marquis's residence.
......
Upon hearing this news, Jiang Yu laughed heartily in Zhaoning Palace.
“These old guys are really incompatible with Da Yu. They haven’t had a good time since they came to Da Yu.”
Jiang Yu had a great appetite and ate half a bowl more rice than usual.
“Mother is right. I think these old folks aren’t as clever as their sons,” Gu Qingyan retorted without any politeness. “They’re so arrogant.”
They have absolutely no idea about the current situation.
"Since they want to see Yun Zhi so much, let's give them a chance."
Jiang Yu's eyes darted around, and a plan came to her mind.
Upon hearing this, Gu Lin and Gu Qingyan immediately put down their chopsticks and looked at Jiang Yu expectantly.
Jiang Yu then laid out his entire plan, and the father and son almost simultaneously twitched their lips. "Mother, I feel a little sorry for those old guys."
In layman's terms, the Empress Dowager was trying to make them lose more than they gained by trying to steal a chicken, and end up with a huge mess on their heads.
"Ayan, do as your mother says and make the arrangements quickly. Get rid of these eyesores from Dayu as soon as possible."
After finishing his dinner, Gu Qingyan lingered in Zhaoning Palace.
Gu Lin endured for a quarter of an hour before finally losing his temper and asking through gritted teeth, "Have you finished copying the 'Biographies of Noble Families' that I asked you to copy?"
"I'm done copying."
Gu Qingyan's expression remained unchanged. "However, I did not copy the entire book. Mother said that one book was too much, so she had me copy a part of it."
“Ayu…”
Gu Lin asked, somewhat aggrieved, why does A Yu always side with her son and not with him?
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