Chapter 1908 Master and Servant Meet
Chapter 1908 Master and Servant Meet
The waiter showed a proud look on his face, feeling honored.
"To be honest, sir, our host's surname is Liu, and he is the famous Liu Balang from Rongzhou."
Yinding's heart moved slightly, it was indeed the Liu family!
It was just as the inn waiter said, the Liu family was involved in any business that could make money.
"Sir, may I tell you about the ship?"
Yinding glanced at those who were looking for work and said, "Sign up for me first and find some sailors. I'll rent a boat and go on the river a few times. Once I'm sure it's working, I'll buy one."
He didn't buy it right away, which made the waiter think that he really wanted to buy it.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be so cautious and would go for a walk on the river first.
The waiter whispered, "Sir, if you want to do business on the river, you have to go and greet the Liu family."
Yin Ding was stunned: "I know you're going to greet the government, but why do you have to go to the Liu family?"
The waiter smiled meaningfully, "In Rongzhou, the Liu family is more effective than the governor's office."
Yinding raised his eyebrows slightly, with an expression that said, "I understand."
Just as he was saying this, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves outside and someone dismounted in front of the door.
The first to come in were two burly guards with dark faces, thick eyebrows and beards.
This look...
Yinding narrowed his eyes slightly.
Looking further back, another tall and imposing man came in. He was dressed in gorgeous clothes, like a Hu merchant, and there was a small scimitar inlaid with gems at his waist.
There was a man dressed as a personal servant beside him, with delicate features.
Yinding immediately understood what was going on and walked forward quietly, but did not go forward to recognize him.
Huo Changhe walked in with a horizontal outfit, looked around, and when he saw the silver ingot, their eyes met.
At the same time, Yan Ruyu also saw the silver ingot and smiled slightly.
When the waiter saw this scene, he hurried over to greet them.
Yinding also took the opportunity to leave and wait outside the store.
Huo Changhe and Yan Ruyu also came here to inquire about something. They first heard about the Jingnan Shipping Company and wanted to come over to see what the situation was.
Seeing that they were wealthy, the waiter tried hard to introduce and recommend them, fearing that he would lose the business.
Huo Changhe nodded and waved his hand: "This business is good. I have never done ship business outside the customs. You can give it a try."
"Give me the money and buy eight or ten first."
When the waiter heard this, he thought this was a really rich and fat sheep.
Yan Ruyu cleared her throat and whispered, "Master, don't worry. We have money, so why worry about not being able to buy it? Why don't we take a look around here first, then go to the river to take a look, and then make a decision."
"Don't forget, this time we have to compete with the Second Young Master to see who can make more money. We can't let him outdo us."
Huo Changhe thought about it and nodded in agreement like a fool: "You are right."
The waiter, not discouraged, said quickly, "I wonder where you are staying, sir. If it's convenient, please write it down. I'll bring you a map of our boat trip and let you take a closer look."
"If you want to go on the river, I can also help you find a boat and someone to accompany you as a guide and introduce you."
Yan Ruyu thought to herself that it took a lot of thought to make the deal happen.
However, the more anxious we are, the less likely we are to let them succeed.
Yan Ruyu said, "We just arrived and have no place to stay yet. We are looking for an inn."
"How about this," Yan Ruyu looked around the store, "Let's come back at this time tomorrow. Then, let the person in charge come to talk."
"My young master is not someone who can be received by just anyone."
When the waiter heard this, he realized that this was the case.
"I'll go and ask our shopkeeper now..."
Yan Ruyu hummed, "Don't you understand at this time tomorrow?"
The waiter laughed dryly, "Yes."
Huo Changhe turned and left, Yan Ruyu stayed beside him, Wu Liang and Sun Qing also followed him, they got on their horses outside and galloped away.
The waiter stood at the door and looked around, then came back to report to the shopkeeper.
Huo Changhe and his companions rode around the corner and saw the silver ingots waiting there.
"Master, Madam," Yinding stepped forward to pay his respects.
Yan Ruyu looked at him and asked, "Why did you change clothes? What happened?"
Yinding looked around and said, "I have booked an inn. Why don't you go back to the inn and tell me the details?"
Yan Ruyu nodded in agreement.
Silver ingot leads the way to the inn.
They settled in the small courtyard. Huo Changhe and Yan Ruyu moved to the courtyard, and Yinding moved to their side rooms, while Wu Liang and Sun Qing moved to the side rooms of Yinding's courtyard.
"Your Highness, Princess," Yinding bowed, "We've gathered some information along the way."
He told the whole story before boarding the ship, how he dealt with Cao Shu on the ship, how he asked the inn waiter for information, and how he met Cao Shu again when he went out today and followed them to the southern ship.
"But when I entered the boat, I didn't see Cao Shu and the others. They must have gone to the backyard. There were too many people in the boat, so it was impossible to hide. I want to go back and check at night."
After listening to what Yinding said, Yan Ruyu was silent and thoughtful.
The information Yinding said matched what she knew.
For example, the land was seized but not cultivated, the ships sailing on the river did not have to go through official ship procedures, and the Liu family's status in Rongzhou was higher than that of the governor's office.
Yan Ruyu asked, "Your Highness, have you heard of the Liu family's golden medal of immunity from death?"
Huo Changhe shook his head: "No, I was not very old at that time, and I had never heard of what happened in the palace."
"However, Sixth Prince... the current emperor did say that the retired emperor was once assassinated and was rescued."
"That was just something I mentioned casually, and we didn't discuss it in depth, so I'm not very clear on the details."
Yin Ding took over the conversation: "Humph, even if it's true, you can't use the gold medal to do whatever you want. The emperor gave him the gold medal to save his life and prevent him from being buried alive, not to let him continue to harm the people for several generations!"
Yan Ruyu raised her eyebrows: "Yinding is right."
Huo Changhe pondered and said, "Well, there are already several secret investigations into the Liu family. I will go see the Governor of Rongzhou."
"Okay," Yan Ruyu also wanted to see it, "I also want to see what kind of official is the one who can condone a merchant who surpasses his status."
As he was speaking, Feng Shao came back. Before he entered the yard, he saw someone in the yard next door. He immediately understood what was going on and trotted in to greet them.
Bee Whistle was overjoyed: "Master, Madam!"
Yan Ruyu asked, "Have you found out any news?"
Feng Shao's eyes were cunning. "Madam, I've heard that Liu Balang has a brother named Liu Jiulang, and they don't have a very good relationship."
Liu Jiulang?
Neither Yan Ruyu nor Yinding could find out this news.
"Liu Jiulang is very mysterious, and not many people have seen him. However, from what those servants said, he has a high status and considerable power."
Bee Whistle recounted how he learned the news.
He found out where Liu's mansion was and wandered around there.
I met a few beggars and chatted with them for a while.
Later, a carriage arrived and the person who got off was angry. He didn't see Zhengdian, but just looking at his back he could feel his anger.
The person next to him coaxed him in a low voice and mentioned "Jiulang".
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