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Was it really Wu Ziliang who handled it personally? "After hearing the servant's report, Gu Yunkai's expression became serious.
He had originally planned to make the kid surnamed Fang suffer, but unexpectedly, the other party had no intention of currying favor with him or Zhou Zhenglun, and turned around to look for the Wu family.
That would have been fine, but when Wu Changming showed up, things became very different. He was a core member of the Wu family who was a generation older than him. The fact that he could show up meant that there was indeed a big deal going on.
Was his performance at the poetry meeting deliberate? The boy had no expectations of the Gu and Zhou families in the first place, he just used them as stepping stones to explore the way forward.
This is really like a newborn calf that is not afraid of a tiger. Do you really think that the four surnames of Yuhang can be manipulated by others?
However, despite the anger rising in his heart, Gu Yunkai calmed down and asked again, "Have you found out his background?"
The servant immediately said, "There's indeed a family named Fang who has invested in the large weaving mill in Panyu, trading in silk. That young Master Fang brought five boats and a hundred or so servants with him. He's staying in the elegant pavilion of the Pengyue Restaurant."
Pengyue Restaurant is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Yuhang, and renting a Yage restaurant is quite expensive. As for the fact that he brought five ships and was accompanied by guards, it's safe to say this person is someone with a lot of influence. The only question now is who he represents: the Fang family, the textile mill behind them, or even the Red Flag Gang?
He had asked Zhou Zhenglun before, and heard that it was just a recommendation from a friend. It seemed that even he didn't know the other party's background very well. Was this also part of the calculation?
After pondering for a while, Gu Yunkai suddenly said, "Continue to hype up the silk price, and find someone to talk to the Lu family. I want to see what they are planning."
No matter where that kid came from, he came from Panyu and has some connection with the Red Flag Gang. In Yuhang City, the Lu family probably hates the Red Flag Gang the most, so why not stir up trouble and make the situation even more chaotic?
The Red Flag Gang was not to be underestimated, but they were thousands of miles away, separated by countless other powers. Thinking they could rely on their reputation to suppress them was probably wishful thinking. This was Yuhang, where they had the final say. Even the most powerful of the Dragons Crossing the River would have to bend their stance.
Of course, even without Gu Sanlang’s reminder, someone from the Lu family had already noticed what was happening here.
"Are you really from Panyu?" Lu Xin, the head of Lu's Trading Company, frowned and looked ugly.
He was Lord Lu Yun's half-brother, having stayed at home to manage affairs for many years. He was the one who knew his brother's family affairs best. Because of Lu Jian, the Lu family had lost not only their territory in Panyu but also their ocean-going fleet. Now, even their farms in Tingzhou were affected. Coupled with the dramatic changes in the capital, the Jiangdong Lu family was already in dire straits. The sudden appearance of a Panyu man was truly alarming.
However, this person was actually introduced by the younger generation of the Zhou family and visited the Wu family. Could it be that someone is planning to deal with the Lu family?
The thought of this sent a chill down Lu Xin's spine, and he couldn't help but harbor murderous intent. Despite this, he held back, for who knew what lay hidden behind such bragging? If someone had a handle on him, that would be a real problem.
After much deliberation, Lu Xin said, "Send someone to the Wu family to find out if this guy really wants to buy raw silk. If so, we'll have to drive up the price. We also need to send someone to the Gu family to establish a good relationship with them. We're all of the same blood, so we can't let outsiders stir up trouble in Yuhang!"
The Zhou and Wu families were unreliable, so the only option left was the Gu family. Both families were huge silk merchants, so joining forces to stimulate the market was only natural, and Gu Sanlang wouldn't refuse. As for further advancement, Lu Xin couldn't make the decision. After all, the Lu family had fallen on hard times, and forming an ally was a matter of discretion. He had to wait for his brother's return before making any plans. Alas, I heard he'd resigned from his post, and I wondered if he could successfully escape from that shambles.
Just thinking about it was like a lawsuit. Lu Xin couldn't help but resent his sister-in-law even more. She was from a prestigious family. If she had been a little nicer to Lu Jian back then, how could things have ended up like this?
But this must not be known to my nephew. If any trouble occurs again, he will not be able to bear the consequences.
Countless messages were circulating underwater, and more eyes were fixed on Mr. Fang. Normally, at this time, any private contact would be noticed, but the person who was supposed to wait for the fish to take the bait appeared in front of Lu Jian.
Looking at the young lady in a simple and elegant dress, Lu Jian couldn't help but sigh deeply: "You are a little too bold."
He must have said this many times, but he couldn't help but say it again. He'd been away for only a few days and things were already going smoothly. It was much faster and more straightforward than he'd expected.
Cheng Xi chuckled: "Without firewood, the fire cannot be lit."
Simple, but also true to the heart. This is the nature of noble families. The idea of being of the same blood and kinship is just nice to say, but conflicts of interest are inevitable. Now that there's one more person to disrupt the situation, chaos is inevitable.
Looking at that beautiful smile, Lu Jian couldn't help but slow down his voice: "Having said that, it's better to be careful. We have already attracted the attention of the Lu family. Gu Sanlang is not someone to be trifled with. Once we are discovered, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to leave Yuhang City."
This is where the power of the aristocratic family lies. It is very easy to kill anyone in their own territory.
Cheng Xi did not refute, but only asked: "Have the two families started to join forces?"
"Not yet. The Lu family only has raw silk to rely on right now. They're superficially close to the Gu family, but they're actually at odds. It's impossible for them to get along. If we want to lure them into this trap, we'll have to use some more tactics." Lu Jian was the one pulling the strings, so how could he not have a backup plan? It was just that he was in the dark, while Cheng Xi was in the open. Many of the tactics he used would be threatening to her. That was why he had to be so cautious.
Cheng Xi also noticed this and said with a smile, "Just tell me what you want to do with them. I don't really want them to fight each other anyway."
As long as the battle does not escalate, her safety as the middleman is guaranteed. As for the rest, it all depends on her means and courage.
Lu Jian naturally understood this as well. He sighed and said, "You should also be careful and don't let the Lu family sell you out."
With the identity of Master Fang emerging, her other identity is naturally not so safe. The Lu family is not a good family. If they want to change their minds and turn back, it will be difficult to deal with.
Cheng Xi didn't care: "It's okay. It's because he went astray that he understands that there are some people who cannot be offended."
This is the absolute truth. If the government was clean and honest, it would be fine. But now that the world is in such chaos, no one dares to offend others but the big bosses on the sea. They can really kill people at night, and there is no need for the government to use means to destroy their families.
Seeing her like this, Lu Jian no longer hesitated and whispered about his arrangements.
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