All Heavens and Worlds Modified History System

Chapter 134: Bringing Beauty to Yangzhou

Rongguo Mansion, Rongxi Hall.

"Sister Lin, don't go." Jia Baoyu was so sad that tears fell down his face. "Don't go~~~"

The atmosphere around suddenly became quiet.

"Your uncle is seriously ill, Miss Lin has to go back to take care of him. Master, please take it easy!"

Mrs. Wang did not dare to stop the furious housekeeper and could only watch Jia Zheng come over and slap Jia Baoyu in the face.

Jia Zheng, having lost his filial piety, became increasingly impatient towards Jia Baoyu.

Anyway, preaching is useless, so just use your fists and feet to teach them a lesson.

"Who let him out!" He shouted at the maids, frightening Qingwen and the others so much that they couldn't help but tremble. "Go back!"

When Jia Baoyu was helped away by the maids, Jia Zheng apologized to Lin Daiyu, "He is ignorant, don't take it to heart."

According to the rules of that era, when Lin Ruhai was seriously ill, he wrote a letter to Lin Daiyu asking her to go to Yangzhou to arrange his funeral.

Jia Baoyu refused to let them go. This was not because he was ignorant, but because he was out of his mind.

Such an unreasonable thing was so serious that even Lady Jia, who was standing by, remained silent.

Lin Daiyu, with red eyes, lowered her head and said nothing, her heart broken.

Her mother and brother were dead, and she only had her father left. But now her father was also
"Feng girl." Grandmother Jia called Wang Xifeng, "You accompany Lin girl to pack the luggage."

After the two of them left, she looked at Jia Zheng seriously and asked, "Have you thought about who to arrange to send Lin girl off?"

"Well." Jia Zheng looked at his eldest brother Jia She with an embarrassed look on his face. "Lian Ge'er should be the most suitable one."

"Don't mention that beast!"

When Jia Lian was mentioned, Jia She was filled with rage. "When I find him, I will beat him to death!"

The news that Jia Lian had a lot of money and was spending it like a spoilseller outside reached Jia She's ears.

A few days ago, Jia Lian was specially summoned and asked to hand over the silver.

Jia Lian refused and was severely punished.

Unexpectedly, he ran away that night with his injured body, and no one could find him.

"If you want to beat him to death, then kill me first!" Grandmother Jia knocked on the cane in her hand and glared at Jia She hatefully.

This eldest son is so infuriating that he is killing me.

After that, he ignored it and continued to ask Jia Zheng, "Do you have any other candidates?"

"The young men in my family are either too young or unable to take on important tasks." Jia Zheng was also in a dilemma. "There is really no one suitable."

People like Jia Baoyu who are incapable of accomplishing anything are not considered.

As for Jia Lian, Jia Huan and others, there is no need to say more as they are too young.

Jia Heng, Jia Chen, Jia Lin and others are distantly related, so it is not their turn.

Not to mention the East Palace, their entire army was wiped out long ago.

After much thought, there was actually no one in the family suitable to send Lin Daiyu to Yangzhou.

"We must find someone we can trust to send Lin girl off." Grandmother Jia saw through this aspect very clearly. "How can my son-in-law's savings of several generations fall into the hands of a distant relative?"

The Lin family has been marquis for generations, and their wealth is more than a million.

According to the rules of that era, such a huge fortune would fall into the hands of distant relatives.

There was no way, Lin Ruhai had no son to inherit the family business.

For the Jia family, their in-laws, this was simply not acceptable.

"If it really doesn't work." Grandmother Jia frowned and sighed, "At least bring back your sister's dowry."

Jia Min is the daughter of Lady Jia and Jia Daishan, and the younger sister of Jia Zheng.

When she married Lin Ruhai, she brought a large dowry with her, and she must bring it back no matter what.

"So that's the case." Jia Zheng thought carefully, "Your Majesty has ordered Zihou to be the acting Imperial Censor of Salt Inspection and he will be heading south soon. Why not let Zihou escort Miss Lin south?"

The rank of the Salt Inspector was not high, but his power was enormous.

He was a true representative of a person of low status but great power. The salt administration of the entire Jiangnan and Lianghuai regions was under the jurisdiction of the Inspector General of Salt.

At least on the surface he doesn't allow anyone to sell salt, so the salt merchants can only become salt smugglers.

"The champion is a capable man." Grandmother Jia nodded repeatedly. "Then you go and talk to him. I'll leave Lin's matter to him. It's just the Lin family's property, but at least you have to bring back Min'er's dowry!"

When Jia Zheng came to find Chen Ran, he was preparing gifts.

".The most important thing is the stockings. Don't take so many. Just take two sizes and send them to the palace. You can't give all the good things to the emperor at once."

The emperor was very interested in the QQ underwear launched by Chen Ran, and specifically asked him if he had any new products recently.

There were indeed new stockings, but Chen Ran did not intend to give them away all at once. Instead, he gave them away bit by bit like squeezing toothpaste.

"Mr. Zheng." Chen Ran warmly invited Jia Zheng to take a seat. "I'm sorry to have made you laugh at my house, as it's a bit hectic at home."

"No, no, no~"

After exchanging pleasantries for a while and taking a sip of tea, Jia Zheng mentioned that he wanted Chen Ran to escort Lin Daiyu to Yangzhou.

"this one"

Chen Ran, who had previously arranged for Wang Xifeng to complain to Jia She and reveal the news that Jia Lian would not return home after getting the money, arranged a lot of things for this purpose.

But at this moment, he looked embarrassed. "We are alone, and I am afraid there will be rumors."

"No problem." Jia Zheng smiled and waved his hand, "Zihou, I trust your character."

'.Your trust really makes me feel ashamed~~~'

"Since Lord Zheng trusts you so much, then leave this matter to me."

"Ru Hai has no children, and the Lin family's property has fallen into the hands of distant relatives. It's really sad." Jia Zheng mentioned this matter a little embarrassedly. "I hope Zihou can help me, at least bring back my sister's dowry." "No problem."

Chen Ran agreed with a smile, but he disagreed in his heart.

"If you want the Lin family's property, you only need to ask the Jia family to marry Lin Daiyu, and then if she has a son, you can give one to the Lin family for adoption. The Jia family really has no talent if they can't even think of this."

Of course he would not tell the Jia family about this, as he planned to do it himself.

Chen Ran's trip to Yangzhou this time was a temporary job transfer. He would only serve as the Salt Inspector for a period of time and would return after the emperor selected his confidant to take over.

So there was no need for Qin Keqing to go with her.

She arranged for Ping'er to accompany her and serve her along the way.

The selection of 1,500 men from the twelve battalions of the Beijing camp went smoothly. When they learned that they were going to Yangzhou to work as salt workers in the Salt Administration Office, they signed up enthusiastically, and some even gave gifts to Chen Ran in order to get a spot.

It's very simple. The salt workers were treated very well and had generous extra income, which was similar to the golden rice bowl companies hundreds of years later.

With such an opportunity, naturally everyone would scramble for it.

Chen Ran insisted on a fair strategy and selected more than a hundred people from each camp to make up the required number.

Although their numbers are small, they are fully equipped with all types of troops and are basically a small-scale army.

The imperial court also prepared official ships to carry a group of people south along the Grand Canal.

There is a small wooden house in the backyard of Rongguo Mansion.

Before leaving, Chen Ran made an appointment with Sister Feng and Aunt Xue to come here for a farewell party.

"Master." Aunt Xue wiped the sweat from her forehead. "We have some goods in the shop that need to be shipped to the south. Please take them along the way."

Wang Xifeng teased, "Aunt, has your business come to this point?"

Aunt Xue ignored her, her beautiful eyes fixed on Chen Ran's face. "Master knows that there are countless tax checkpoints and banknote customs along the way. Goods worth one or two taels of silver will have to pay several taels of silver in taxes along the way. If you follow Master, you can save a lot of money."

The imperial court had a variety of methods for collecting taxes. Just along the Grand Canal, there were countless tax checkpoints and currency offices.

No matter who you are, you have to pay taxes as long as you pass.

There are only two types of ships that are truly tax-exempt. One is the official ships of the imperial court. Naturally, they are all official ships of the imperial court, so naturally there is no way to collect taxes from them.

Another type is the canal transport ship. As canal transport was a major issue, no one dared to collect taxes from the canal transport ships.

"can."

Chen Ran would naturally not refuse such a convenient thing.

Aunt Xue immediately showed her joy and said, "Thank you, Master."

If this business trip is successful, not only can a lot of money be saved, but it can also shock the shopkeepers in various places and let them know that the Xue family has not collapsed and is still powerful.

Wang Xifeng was jealous and came over to tease Aunt Xue, "Aunt, how are you going to repay me for the benefit I received?"

Aunt Xue thought to herself, how can I repay you? I have already given you all I could.

Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes and took out a pair of stockings from the side and said, "Try this."

When they set out, there were dozens of official ships of various sizes, carrying Chen Ran and his entourage, as well as the accompanying soldiers and supplies.

However, more than 200 cavalrymen did not board the ship. Instead, they marched along the bank of the Grand Canal.

Liu Xianglian was arranged by Chen Ran to join the team and serve as a small military officer.

Although his rank was not high, he was very happy and felt that the opportunity to revive his family was right in front of him.

Lin Daiyu boarded the main ship with a group of maids, old women and servants. Her majestic appearance caused people to misunderstand her and think that she was Mr. Chen's family member, which led to many jokes.

The main cabin is located on the second floor and has only two upper rooms. One belongs to Chen Ran and the other is for Lin Daiyu.

My father is critically ill, and this trip south is almost like going to attend the funeral.

Lin Daiyu, who already lived a cautious life, felt even more miserable.

I couldn't sleep the whole night, thinking about what my future would be like, and I cried until dawn.

That night, she tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep, but she didn't want to wake up Zijuan who was beside her.

I simply got up quietly, put on my cloak, pushed the door open quietly, and wanted to see the moon.

When passing by Chen Ran's room, I vaguely heard some strange noises inside.

Her curiosity aroused, and she subconsciously leaned over to listen.

".Master, spare my life~~~"

I could hear the voice of Sister Ping'er, and she was clearly crying and begging for mercy.

She was shocked. Sister Ping'er was such a good person, why would the champion want to kill her? !

In fear, his hands were faster than his thoughts, and he pushed open the hatch.
The next morning, Zijuan came to the couch with a washbasin and towel and asked in confusion, "Miss, why haven't you gotten up yet?"

In the past, Lin Daiyu would get up before dawn, so why hasn’t she gotten up yet today when the sun is so high?

"Nothing." Lin Daiyu, who had covered her head with the quilt, hummed in response, "I just don't want to get up. Go out now."

"Miss."

"go out!"

Zijuan had no choice but to go out and prepare breakfast.

As soon as I got out of the cabin, I saw Ping'er coming out from the next room with a basin and a towel.

"Sister Ping'er." Zijuan greeted with a smile. They had played together before when they were in Jia's house and had a good relationship. "You look very well."

Ping'er, with a rosy face and rippling eyes, chuckled and said, "Good Zijuan, stop teasing me. Has Miss Lin gotten up?"

"Not yet." Zijuan sighed, "I don't know what happened today. I haven't gotten up yet."

Ping'er knew what was going on, so she asked Zijuan to prepare breakfast, and then she tidied herself up and went into Lin Daiyu's room.

She had to persuade Miss Lin not to get stye~~~
(End of this chapter)