Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 223: In the Jar

Liu Musheng glanced at him sideways, "Don't mention this, it hurts feelings. If you want a share of the money, get it from the horse farm, don't touch my sister's stuff."

"Hey, I'm just giving you advice, why do you think I have ulterior motives?" Pei Chun said awkwardly, but he felt very guilty. He did indeed have his eye on the furs from Mongolia, since Lu Bingyang had taken over the horse farm, and he was somewhat idle.

Liu Musheng drank a glass of wine and then opened the book of words that Song Liu'er had made him memorize that day.

He was very impatient and simply tossed it aside, saying, "I don't care if you have ulterior motives or not, no one is allowed to interfere with what my sister entrusted to me."

"Otherwise, if I boasted and guaranteed that I would definitely handle it well, and then I brought in an outsider to ask for a share of her money? What would that make me? I wouldn't even respect myself!"

"If you are willing to help, please put in a good word for me at the Imperial Household Department. If it is inconvenient for you, I will not force you."

Liu Musheng was really serious, and his words were exceptionally eloquent.

No matter how nice the words were, the thought of that old eunuch, Chang Gonggong, made his heart ache and his chest feel heavy.

Why send such an old eunuch out of the blue?

Enraged, he picked up the wine jar and gulped down the wine without reading a single word before collapsing onto the table.

Pei Chun had no choice but to order his attendants to send him back to the Liu family.

Pei Chun went to the East Palace and met Qin Mushuo. "It's very difficult to get involved in the Liu family's business. Even I was firmly rejected. Your Highness, why don't you just give up on the Liu family? Otherwise, you might make things worse and damage the relationship."

He felt guilty because of the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince asked him to investigate whether he could take the opportunity to cooperate with the Liu family and get involved in the Mongolian fur business.

Qin Mushuo wasn't after money; he wanted to befriend Yuwen Chan.

Although he was the legitimate heir apparent, almost all of his supporters were civil officials. He had absolutely no control over the military, which was what Qin Mushuo was most worried about.

Although Qin Muyan's momentum has declined, might makes right. If he were to raise an army and seize the throne, the words of the civil officials would be of no use.

"You're really stupid, you can't even handle this simple thing." Qin Mushuo was not satisfied.

But remembering the Empress's repeated instructions to him to be on good terms with the Liu family, he said, "Then don't interfere. Let him deal with Eunuch Chang on his own."

“That’s someone close to Consort Yu. If you say anything, you’ll only cause more trouble.”

Qin Mushuo had no choice but to give up and continue to wait patiently.

Meanwhile, Qin Muyan also had her eye on the Liu family. "Did Liu Yuechu really hand over all the business to her older brother? Isn't Yuan Cuo capable? Why don't you come out and help?"

"He's been promoted by the Crown Prince and is still eyeing the position of Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, a fourth-rank official. How could he possibly have the time to manage the Liu family's business?" Qin Yongshang said in a low voice. "So this is a good opportunity. Why not take this chance to intervene and make the Liu family give up a portion of their business?"

“Since his setback, Liang Ye has been squeezed out of his business by the Liu family, and now it is difficult for him to support our household expenses... He is no longer able to manage.”

Qin Muyan frowned, "How come the expenses are so high!"

“Now the Crown Prince’s faction is keeping an eye on us, and the Ministry of Personnel dares not grant official positions casually. On the Ministry of War side, the Lu family has regained momentum, and Grand Commander Chen has acquired a fine steed. He fought two battles very well and has won His Majesty’s favor. His influence has also increased.”

Qin Yongshang carefully analyzed the situation and was not optimistic about Qin Muyan. "We used to support this pack of wolves and tigers with money, but now that we have less money, they're naturally starting to get restless..."

"Wouldn't that be like raising a bunch of ungrateful wretches!" Qin Muyan got angry just thinking about the money. She could only blame the Bai family for going against Liu Yuechu and causing their family to be destroyed.

"But wouldn't it be too obvious to directly target the Liu family? Father Emperor has been so kind to Yuan Cuo, and I don't want to offend him." He's always had a bad run of luck. Just recently, his younger sister wanted to marry Yuan Cuo, but he ended up with a humiliating defeat.

Qin Yongshang said, "Don't directly target the Liu family, and even be lenient with his elder brother. But you can make some moves with the Liu family's managers... As far as I know, Liu Yuechu was able to manage the Liu family so well because of two trusted confidants who were extremely loyal to her."

Qin Muyan was still hesitant. "Are you sure you can do it?"

"Whether it works or not, we'll find out by trying," Qin Yongshang said, bringing up Wei Gongming again. "Let him find some mistakes and see the bigger picture from small things." If it really doesn't work out, Wei Gongming can take the blame.

Qin Muyan hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

But when Qin Yongshang relayed the Third Prince's instructions to Wei Gongming, Wei Gongming immediately refused, "His Majesty is currently promoting the Liu family, and you want me to cause trouble for them? Isn't that like a lamb entering a tiger's den, just asking for trouble?!"

Although he resented Yuan Cuo and the Liu family, he was even more aware of what danger was.

He knew that Qin Yongshang had never liked him trying to curry favor with the Third Prince and deliberately suppressing him, but this kind of behavior was too disgusting and too stupid for him to tolerate.

"His Highness said that he would not touch the Liu family, but only make trouble for those two stewards."

Qin Yongshang had already anticipated his reluctance. "Besides, Yuan Cuo will soon become the Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, a higher official position than yours. Can you tolerate that?"

"To be honest, his abilities are on par with yours, and perhaps even inferior. The key is that his woman is willing to spend money." Qin Yongshang said sarcastically, almost adding, "Your Zhenning Marquis's mansion is too poor."

Wei Gongming's face was burning hot.

He knew perfectly well that Yuan Cuo had risen to power thanks to Liu Yuechu's money; after all, he had enjoyed that benefit in his previous life...

Not only did he enjoy it, but his career advancement was even faster than Yuan Cuo's, since he still had the title of Marquis of Zhenning as a foundation.

"But this matter cannot be handled hastily, nor can it be slandered. These two people themselves must have problems." Wei Gongming didn't want to get on Qin Yongshang's bandwagon; that old man was no good.

Qin Yongshang chuckled softly, "Then let's see how Magistrate Wei is capable? But Your Highness seems a bit anxious about this matter, after all, money waits for no one."

He left after saying that.

All that remained was Wei Gongming's inner hatred, a hatred that felt like tearing him to pieces and wishing he could be sliced ​​into a thousand pieces.

"Wang Quan'an." After seeing Qin Yongshang off, he called this man over.

Wang Quan'an slunk in, "What are your orders, sir?"

"Keep an eye on the Song and Yao families," he only gave that one instruction.

Wang Quan'an smiled broadly and immediately nodded in agreement.

Four more days passed.

Song Liu'er was originally going to accompany Liu Musheng to the Imperial Household Department.

Unfortunately, Liu Musheng waited all morning but no one showed up, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and take the scolding himself.

After being scolded, he went to the shop in a huff, but Yao Wei said that Song Liu'er had not shown up today.

He was puzzled and ordered someone to go to his house to check.

Soon the servant ran back to Liu Musheng and said, "Steward Song's residence has been sealed off. They say his family is harboring spies from the Yan Kingdom!"

"Now they've all been arrested and taken to the county government office, even Steward Song has been arrested!"