Chapter 437 What kind of person is the master that Yan Yu is referring to?
"Master." Yan Yu stood up straight and bowed slightly, waiting for instructions.
The matter is clear, and the punishment depends on the emperor's wishes.
Ling Xuan gave the order: "Release the man who just argued, and have him use the silver to redeem the remaining people. The silver will belong to the store owner."
Let’s see whether the person behind will correct his mistake or refuse to give in!
"yes!"
Yan Yu turned and went downstairs, and said to the old man who had argued with him before: "People open a business, rent a shop, and pay employees' wages, all of which require money. You are jealous of the business and made such a big fuss;
How about this, five taels of silver per person, go back and get the silver and bring the person back, and that will be considered compensation for the store's losses!"
The old man originally wanted to ask why and what qualifications he had, but the arm that was pressed down reminded others that they had to bow their heads under the eaves.
He lowered his head, rolled his eyes several times, and forced a sinister smile. He said, "Okay, I'll go back to the mansion to get the silver. You guys wait."
Just wait for him!
Five taels of silver is not a lot for one person, but they also have to consider whether they deserve it!
When his master comes, it will not be a matter of five taels of silver anymore. They have detained people privately and demanded silver. They will be sent to jail.
After the old man left and disappeared from view, the remaining men who were pinned down immediately started to shout proudly, "Hahaha, just wait and see!
When our master comes, we will make sure you don't get away with it."
"This is a crucial place in the capital. Do you think you're powerful just because you have so many people? Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you go against us and our master?"
"You will regret this later. Not only you, but also them and your family will all die without a burial place!"
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Yan Yu looked fearless and gestured to his men. The men on Shen Qing's side quickly stuffed the rag in!
It was blocked so tightly that for a while there was only a humming sound.
Yan Yu looked at Shen Qing, his expression softened, and said, "This silver is for you. My master said it will compensate you for your losses."
After hearing about the compensation, Shen Qing and Jiang Xiangbei calculated that there were nearly 30 people on the other side, and that was almost 150 taels! This was pure profit!
How can they ask for money back when they have helped them?
The loss was not caused by them, but the money was actually earned by them!
Shen Qing quickly stated his attitude: "No, no, it should belong to you! We don't want it."
It's more than 150 taels, and will they call for reinforcements later? If so, wouldn't they be in danger?
Yan Yu smiled without arguing, turned around and went up the stairs again.
Just as Shen Qing was about to remind him, he saw Yan Yu had already walked away.
She ordered the fourth brother, "Give me two hundred taels of silver."
The liquid funds are with the fourth brother. She only has a few dozen taels of cash on hand, and she can't take it from the locker.
After that, he went to the backyard and wrapped several egg cakes with oil paper. When he came back, Jiang Xiangbei had already packed silver in a small wooden box. He whispered, "Mom, are you preparing a thank-you gift for them?"
Shen Qing hummed: "These people are here for us. Others have helped us so much. After deducting what they originally deserved, the rest should be treated to tea."
Jiang Xiangbei nodded in agreement.
Shen Qing ordered: "Come on, you and I will go up together, let's go visit!"
"Okay!" Jiang Xiangbei responded excitedly.
Looking up at the building, it was obvious that Yan Yu was very skilled. What kind of person would the 'master' he was talking about be?
What kind of person can become Yan Yu's subordinate?
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There was a knock on the door of the wing room carved with a plum blossom that stood proudly in the snow. Jiang Fu, who was waiting on the side, went to open the door.
Then I saw Shen Qing and Jiang Xiangbei outside, with grateful and gentle smiles on their faces, holding a lot of things in their hands. Their purpose was obvious at first glance.
He stepped aside and looked at Ling Xuan who was sitting in the main seat.
Ling Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Is this the owner of the hot pot shop? Please come in."
Shen Qing expressed his gratitude warmly: "Thank goodness you guys helped me just now! These beef, mutton, and drinks are free, please enjoy yourselves!"
Jiang Fu said hurriedly: "You are too polite, we can't accept it."
This is the current emperor, why would he need gifts from others? The person in the world who least needs to save money and is least afraid of spending money is their master!
Jiang Xiangbei acted as if he hadn't heard anything. He quickly placed the beef, mutton, and wine in his hands on the table and said cheerfully, "You're welcome! We're friends in need. This little bit of food is nothing. Eat more!"
The simple language startled Ling Xuan, who was sitting in the main seat, and the corners of his mouth slowly rose.
He unexpectedly said, "Leave the food, but skip the drinks."
He came here this time because he had heard about this novel shop. Beef and mutton are easy to get, but the way of eating them is novel. No matter how novel the way of eating is, it can be made in the palace, but the core skill of this shop is the sauce.
Especially sesame paste and dipping sauces.
Core craftsmanship is the foundation for a merchant to settle down and make a living, and it is also a secret passed down from generation to generation. There is no need to ask others to hand it over just for him to try it. Besides, he also wants to experience the atmosphere of everyday life. So, he decided to leave the palace today.
He didn't expect to encounter such a thing. He roughly knew who the troublemaker was. It was only right for him to discipline them and he didn't need them to be grateful.
However, people don't know the inside story, and they feel unfamiliar if they just don't want it. Beef and mutton are the signature dishes of the store, and they are no worse than those in the palace. Especially when paired with dipping sauces, each has its own flavor, which is very good.
It’s fine that the wine and drinks were bought from outside - it can’t compare to the ones in the palace, and he can’t get used to them.
When the others heard that the emperor actually left some food, they understood clearly what was going on and were very satisfied!
Jiang Xiangbei sighed, happily and carefully placed the dishes on the table and removed the drinks.
This master is really particular. My mother asked him to take the most expensive wine, which cost one or two taels of silver per pot! He must have felt embarrassed to drink it because it was too expensive, so he asked to take it away.
Shen Qing handed over the egg cake wrapped in oil paper at the right time and explained, "We don't have anything special, but this cream egg cake is really good. If you don't mind, please take it back and let the women in the mansion try it."
Jiang Fu took it and gave two copies to each person.
He looked at the master, and after understanding what he meant, he smiled and continued, "You're welcome. Who in the capital doesn't know about this egg cake these days? Whether it's the cream on top or the fluffy egg cake underneath, it's incredibly delicious.
Even the old lady in our house wanted to try it. Master originally wanted to pack two portions to take home, and you delivered it. What a coincidence, isn't it? "
What could be more appropriate than giving a gift that touches someone's heart?
No matter who is receiving or giving, everyone will be happy!
Shen Qing was no exception. After hearing this, he greeted enthusiastically, "Are two portions enough? You must be a wealthy family with many people. I'll pack a few more for you to take back and divide!"
"Hey, that's enough, that's enough. Before I came here, I heard that your egg cake is hard to come by and you have to line up early. It's already great to get two.
Besides, we already ordered one when we came here and have tasted it all." Jiang Fu replied with a smile.
Then he naturally said, "This egg cake must be very difficult to make, right? That's why we have to wait so long."
Of course, the master comes out not only to satisfy his appetite, but also to find out what's going on behind the scenes. Of course, the master doesn't need to do these tasks personally!
Shen Qing waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's not difficult, it's very simple! The long wait isn't because it's difficult to make, but because it takes a long time, and there are too many people buying, so we have to wait;
But it's alright today. With those people making a scene, we won't be able to open for business this afternoon or evening. All you can eat is egg cakes!"
A rare hint of guilt appeared on Ling Xuan's expression, which was as calm as a mountain.
He didn't discipline me enough...
Jiang Fu quickly changed the subject and continued, "You are truly talented. You can even come up with such a delicious pastry!"
Shen Qing brought out the excuses he had prepared long ago: "Well, it's because of life. Of course, it's not my life. Although I live in the mountains, I have a good life with my livelihood of collecting herbs and making brushes. I have enough food and clothes to eat and wear.
I went to Chenzhou to sell brushes before, and I met many herdsmen and disaster victims. Chenzhou was extremely cold, and the land, like mine, only had one harvest a year. There was not enough food, and it was cold, so many people died of hunger and cold every winter.
The beef and mutton in the pastoral areas are good, and there's plenty of milk, but the distance is long and few people eat them, so if I can't sell them I can't make any money. So I thought about how to change the way I cook them so that everyone can eat them and enjoy them. That way I can help them support themselves!"
This statement was so righteous, who would bother to delve into the details? Besides, hot pot was indeed simple to make. As for egg cakes, which pastries were easy? Any of them were more complicated than hers.
Jiang Fu's heart skipped a beat. He cared about the whole country, yet was targeted by the prince. Wouldn't this make the emperor feel even more guilty?
Yan Yu was shocked and looked at Shen Qing with admiration.
It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. The sentence we learned from books in the past has become concrete!
He stood up, bowed respectfully, and said, "You are righteous!"
She gave up her comfortable life and came to the capital to wade into muddy waters, not for herself, nor because she cared too much about money, but because she wanted to let those poor people support themselves with their own hands and labor.
Yes, last year’s floods left so many people homeless. The emperor allocated batch after batch of disaster relief money and food, but how much of it actually reached the victims?
The emperor also knew that the officials under him were embezzling money at every level, and he had already punished a number of them, but the deterrent effect was limited. Faced with huge profits, everyone would take risks, and greed made them want more and more.
The emperor couldn't distribute them one by one personally, he needed people to do the work. If he looked into it carefully, it would be like killing the full ducks and replacing them with a group of hungry ducks, and the situation would only get worse.
And Chenzhou, not just Chenzhou, the entire north is a bitter and cold place, requiring relief from the court every year, which has always been a huge expense. Even so, it is impossible to take care of it comprehensively, and many people still die of hunger and cold every year.
But Shen Qing resolved it from another angle.
She sold beef, mutton and milk, allowing them to earn money on their own and support themselves and their families!
A small woman, but she cares about the world, how can we not admire her!
Ling Xuan was shocked. He had thought of many reasons, but never thought it would be this.
This woman is indeed worthy of his title of First Rank Lady!
Previously, he thought she was good to the Huo family and that General Huo was kind and righteous. He thought they were both good and wanted to reward them both. But after meeting her today, he realized how broad her vision was, far beyond his comprehension. It now seems normal that she could make that decision about the crossbow.
Because she really didn't care. It seemed fortunate that she met General Huo at this moment. If it was someone with a worse character, wouldn't he have taken all the credit?
He was moved to assure: "If you have this heart, your business will go smoothly."
Yan Yujiangfu looked at his nose and his heart was shaken. The emperor's words carried too much weight!
Ling Tai and his mother, Concubine Li, no matter how favored they are, have to give way. No, perhaps they are no longer favored...
Shen Qing knew nothing about it. She just took it as a blessing and said her real purpose with a smile: "Thank you, but those people today are obviously not easy to deal with. I am afraid there are more powerful people behind them.
You have all helped me a lot. I have asked my men to call the yamen officers over. The matter will be handled by the government in the capital. Please don't get involved in this mess."
Jiang Xiangbei handed over a cloth bag at the right time and said respectfully, "There are two hundred taels of silver in it. My mother said that the silver for ransom compensation should be yours! We can't take it;
The remaining fifty taels are for tea, so please accept them."
Ling Xuan and the other two didn't expect that Shen Qing came up for this matter!
One hundred and fifty taels of silver is nothing to them, but it is definitely a huge sum of money to others.
Not only did they give up the 150 taels, they also paid an extra 50 taels as a thank you gift, fearing that they would offend someone they shouldn't have offended and suffer losses, and they even paid the money in advance just to let them get away early.
Yan Yu said confidently: "Don't worry, no matter how high the officials behind them are, our master is not afraid!"
Jiang Fu was equally confident. He straightened his back, which had been hiding for a long time, and said with a hint of pride, "Yes, no matter who comes, our master will not be afraid.
You two should keep your minds at ease and wait and see."
Shen Qing doesn't have this confidence.
She had a vague idea of who was behind it.
Regarding the carpenter incident before, they found Song Shu and knew that it was Prince Ling Tai who was behind it. He was not targeting her, but Ling Yi.
After coming back to inquire, they learned that Prince Lingtai's biological mother was the favored Concubine Li. Her family was very powerful, and she was extremely tyrannical and overbearing. How could such a person who grew up with her and had everything she wanted let them go so easily?
It seems that letting them go earlier was not to give Song Shu face, but to wait for them to fall from the highest point.
The decoration is done, the guys are hired, and all the money is invested. If the business is not good, you don’t even have to sell it. If the business is booming, let it fall from the highest point!
Is there anything more heartbreaking than this?
She hesitated and said, "Actually, I can probably guess who's behind this. You officials should just refrain from getting involved."
If the people don't fight the officials, how can the officials fight the royal family? Her hint is obvious enough.
"If our master can't handle it, won't it be even more difficult for you to ask the officials from the capital to do so?" Yan Yu immediately reacted after asking.
She just did this to get them away!
As long as they don't get into a fight, it's fine. As for the yamen runners in the capital, it's not known whether they went to call them.
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