Absolutely! My maid was also reborn after traveling through time

Chapter 161
Shen Qinglan subconsciously hid aside, "It's nothing, after all, the prince is much better than me."

Zhao Shun chuckled, "Then I will give you a piece of advice."

"what?"

While pouring wine for Shen Qinglan, Zhao Shun said: "There are four major imperial merchants in the capital, one is the Xue family that specializes in flowers and plants in the palace, the other is the Qin family that specializes in ingredients in the palace, and the other is specialized in all kinds of porcelain. The Wang family and utensils, and your Shen family, which provide tea, cloth and wood for the royal family. The Shen family has a large business, involves many industries, and is related to the Wang family. Now the Xue family and the Qin family are very dissatisfied. Some time ago They tried to run businesses in other industries in Kyoto, but they repeatedly hit the wall. In the recent period, it is estimated that they are going to make a move."

"Ah? Then what should we do?" Shen Qinglan was very worried.

"The backing of the Xue family is Xue Yingzhuo, General Huwei of the dynasty. The Xue family and the Qin family also have relatives. The backing of the Qin family is Qin Zhong, the servant of the official department. It's too much. I always only want a stable position, not wealth. After all, there are people in the two families who are officials in the court, so it is natural to be taboo. But now that the Shen family has settled in the capital and is closely connected with the Wang family, their interests have been affected , so naturally they can't let it go." Zhao Shun said.

"So...the reputation of the Xue family and the Qin family in Beijing for many years should not be bad." Shen Qinglan said.

Zhao Shun nodded. He thought that Shen Qinglan didn't understand the business world, but he didn't expect to point out the important point with a single word.As a family of merchants, what they depend on for their survival is their reputation and word-of-mouth from the common people.

"This reputation is already good. It is naturally more convenient to do something. The Shen family has been promoted all the way, from a distant imperial merchant in Luoping City to being appreciated by His Majesty. It has already aroused the jealousy of many people. I guess the Xue family and the Qin family There will definitely be something to win over." Zhao Shun said.

Shen Qinglan picked up the wine glass, drank the wine in one gulp, kept looking into the distance, wondering what she was thinking.

Zhao Shun said again: "I have already talked about this matter with your uncle and elder brother. They only said that they will be more careful and not fall into the trap of others. If something really happens, let's see each other again. What do you think?"

Shen Qinglan shook her head, "I don't think it's enough."

"Not enough?" Zhao Shun asked.

"It's not enough just to be more careful and to dismantle the tricks when you see them. You have to wait for the opportunity and counterattack in one fell swoop, so that you can be caught off guard." Shen Qinglan replied.

The corner of Zhao Shun's mouth showed joy, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Why do you think so?"

"Since our Shen family has moved to the capital, we must use some means to deter those who intend to pull us down from the altar. One's forbearance and compromise, or small troubles, cannot be completely broken. It disturbed their minds, and it also insulted my uncle's title as the head of the merchant sect. There are many good and bad people in the capital. Not only the imperial merchants, but also many large merchant sects and chambers of commerce gather here. You just said that the Qin family has a minister of officials? The Ministry seems to be in charge of scientific research."

Speaking of this, Shen Qinglan frowned. If that's the case, wouldn't the second elder brother fail the ranking again?

Failed three times, the last life was a big blow to the second brother, if this life fails three times in a row, I don't know what will happen.

Zhao Shun took Shen Qinglan's hand, "Don't worry, it was Qin Chong and Meng Yitang who colluded with your second elder brother who failed the rankings twice. Now Meng Yitang's charges have been confirmed, and Qin Chong's handle is also now In my hands, he dare not do anything."

Shen Qinglan was pleasantly surprised, "Qin Chong's handle is in your hands?"

"Why, you want to take advantage of it?" Zhao Shun asked with a smile.

"Then, do you have something in his hands?" Shen Qinglan asked back.

"Qin Chong is just a bastard. How could he have my handle on him? My handle is all in your hands." Zhao Shun laughed.

Shen Qinglan couldn't help laughing, "I don't have anything against His Royal Highness Prince Bin, Lord, don't take revenge on me."

"Marrying you is my greatest revenge for you." Zhao Shun said.

"Speaking seriously, since Qin Zhong has a handle on you, it will be easy to handle. But Qin Chong's handle is not enough, and Qin Xue's two business handles are needed. General Huwei of the Xue family , is a military commander, I'm afraid there may be some loopholes." Shen Qinglan said.

"General Huwei, Xue Yingzhuo, once forcibly robbed civilian girls." Zhao Shun said.

Shen Qinglan frowned slightly, and said: "If it's just this crime of robbing a civilian girl, this... Even if it's a handle, it's hard to say in the court."

Zhao Shun picked some dishes for her, "I didn't expect you to know a lot. Indeed, it's a crime that's not easy to justify, and it's not easy to implement. But Xue Yingzhuo has several subordinates who often bully the people. A few people's names, isn't this crime easier to say?"

Shen Qinglan suddenly admired this guy, why does he know everything?The Ear God is so well-informed!
"I will discuss this matter with my uncle and elder brother when I go back. I must hit it right and catch them by surprise."

Seeing that she was so smart, Zhao Shun couldn't help but patted her head, "Then how should you reward me? After all, it was I who informed you."

Shen Qinglan smiled at him, "Isn't this a reward?"

"When?"

"You just touched my head, but I didn't resist, this is my reward!"

Zhao Shun stretched out his hand again, "Then can I touch it again? Just treat it as a reward for me again."

Shen Qinglan shook her head, "No, no, my hair was combed by my Yan'er with great difficulty, so don't mess around!"

Zhao Shun sighed, picked up the wine glass, Shen Qinglan looked at him and asked, "Are you angry? I didn't expect His Highness King Bin to be so narrow-minded!"

"I didn't."
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When returning to Shen's mansion, there was a thick fog, Shen Qinglan ordered Fu'er to go to Songbaizhai to call his eldest brother, and then rushed directly to Fuxi hall.

At this moment, the eldest uncle is checking the accounts in the study, and the eldest aunt is grinding and adding fragrance.

"Sisi is here? Yun'er serve tea quickly!" the aunt ordered.

Seeing the scene in the room, Shen Qinglan joked with a smile: "Uncle and Aunt are indeed husband and wife. There is no doubt about their love and affection. They are both siblings, but my father was so late."

The eldest aunt smiled, "You're getting more and more talkative, Sisi, what's the matter with you?"

"No hurry, no hurry, I'll send someone to call big brother, and we'll talk about it when he comes over." Shen Qinglan said.

"Oh, so that's how it is. The auntie went to see how the dinner preparations are going. Let Sisi stay and have dinner together tonight." said the auntie.

"All right."

After the eldest aunt left, Shen Qinglan picked up an account book from the uncle's desk, which recorded the three-month income of the material village. She flipped through it casually, her eyes widened in surprise.

(End of this chapter)