After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Zhu Yixuan put on a sad expression, "After the three-year mourning period ends, I naturally have to come back to pay my respects to my mother, but I never expected that once I entered the city, I wouldn't even be able to find my way back home!"

Shen Yi laughed at the other party's sarcastic tone, "Then you really came back at the right time. If you had come back a few months later, I'm afraid this city would have disappeared."

Zhu Yixuan's face gradually turned cold. "Shen Yi, my Zhu family has not agreed to leave this place. Do you think you can force me to do this?"

Shen Yi still smiled warmly and waved his hand, saying, "Young Master Zhu is overthinking it! I am just a county magistrate, I can't wear such a big hat. Even the county magistrate, Lord Lu, can't force the people. If word gets out, it's a matter of losing one's head!"
The county government office in the new urban area has already been completed, and we will be leaving soon. This is also the intention of the stationed troops. Once we leave, we will no longer be able to intervene, and there is no question of coercion.

Zhu Yixuan laughed in anger, "The people haven't even all evacuated yet, and you officials are already leaving? Shen Yi, is this how you act as a county magistrate?"

Shen Yi, displeased, said, "Young Master Zhu, I am an official who receives the emperor's salary and bears the emperor's worries. As an official, one must put His Majesty first. We obey orders from above. What's wrong with that? In my opinion, the plan to resettle the people has already been implemented, and eight or nine out of ten people agree with it. The remaining ten percent should go with the flow, not stubbornly resist and become the target of public criticism! We have done what we should do. If the remaining people do not want to leave, can we force them? Whether they go or stay is their freedom, isn't it?"

Zhu Yixuan never expected Shen Yi to say such a thing. In his memory, Shen Yi was a kind-hearted person who came from a poor background but stubbornly insisted on upholding benevolence and righteousness. When did Shen Yi become so cunning?

He slowly lowered his eyelids, a mocking smile playing on his lips, then turned and strode away.

The constable was embarrassed, but Shen Yi told him to open the door, walked into the yamen, drank two cups of tea, and then left.

Inside the Lu residence.

Lu Tong and Tang Shi Su Tai couldn't wait to ask Shen Yiquan any questions.

"So? What's Zhu Yixuan's attitude?" This was what Lu Tong cared about most.

If Zhu Yixuan is willing to move, there's no point in Master Zhu objecting.

Shen Yi shook his head and sat down with a thud. "This time I didn't put up with him like before. I argued with him for a bit and took the opportunity to shift his attention to the garrison to see how he would handle it."

Su Tai frowned. "Can he be trusted?"

Shen Yi nodded firmly. "He will definitely believe it. In his eyes, I will always be that peasant he looks down on. Do you think he would rather submit to the garrison or to me?"

Three people: "."

Lu Tong gave Shen Yi a thumbs up, "Amazing! Brother Shen, how come I didn't think of this! In this way, Zhu Yixuan will definitely try to contact the garrison leader. The demolition of the entire old city is inevitable. There will only be one final result, but he can say to the outside world that he compromised with the garrison rather than the county government."

“That’s right! With his arrogant nature, he would definitely say that. With this way out, even if the Zhu family moves away, the uninformed people will still think that the Zhu family is capable,” Shen Yi said slowly.

After his analysis, Lu Tong was completely relieved.

"Hey! As local officials, how can we not suffer some grievances! Tell the clerk to make preparations, and we'll all be leaving this month." Lu Tong instructed in a very good mood.

The servants hurriedly went out to deliver the message.

Mrs. Tang was puzzled. "Even if we're going to move, there's no need to rush!"

Su Tai winked at Madam Tang, "Sister Tang, let's go all the way. Let's move out first and let the Zhu family hold on for a couple more days. That way, Zhu Yixuan's story will be more convincing, won't it?" Madam Tang suddenly realized and started to panic, "No! In that case, I have to have the servants pack my bags right away. I want to take every single flower and blade of grass in the mansion with me. They are all my hard work!"

Lu Tong: "."

The two men couldn't understand the woman's desire to drag away every single brick and tile, so they quickly slipped away to the study to talk.

Su Tai followed Tang Shi to the backyard.

Lu Xiang was incredibly excited when she learned that they were moving to the new city area and would be able to see Shen Yuezhang more often.

Without Tang's instructions, she hurriedly got all the maids and servants in the courtyard busy.

Su Tai stayed here to help out, and it was almost dark when Yu Dong took her back to Qingfengzhai.

Su Yu and Shen Yuezhang had just finished calculating the accounts when they saw Su Tai return, and they hurriedly reported on today's profits.

“Xiaotai, my parents-in-law said you were a lucky star who brought wealth before, but I never took it seriously. But this time I really believe it. Look, you collected over 250 taels yesterday and sold over 500 taels today, more than double the amount!”
Also, your method of bookkeeping is really good. Yuezhang wrote it all down clearly and plainly, and Alan and the others can all understand it!

She had seen the accountants doing the books at the Bai residence before, and to be honest, she couldn't learn it even if she wanted to, it was as if it were coded.

Su Tai's is different; it's simple and clear, and you can understand it at a glance.

Su Tai took the praise for granted, casually flipped through a couple of pages, and asked in surprise, "This person bought two hundred taels worth of goods at once? Which company is it from?"

There were only a few wealthy families in the county town. Apart from the Zhu family, the others had been torn apart by the new policies. They had spent most of their money on buying shops and land, and would never spend two hundred taels of silver on these toiletries.

Su Yu looked at Shen Yuezhang and said, "This deal was done by Yuezhang; I don't know anything about it."

Shen Yuezhang chuckled and said, "He's a boy of about ten years old, and he looks a little older than me. I don't know where he comes from, but his clothes are low-key and elegant, and he has two strong and powerful guards behind him."

Alan and the others had never seen anything like it before and didn't dare to go forward to greet them. My aunt also walked away for a while, so I had no choice but to come out and greet them myself, wearing a veil. "Mother, you won't blame me, will you?"

Su Tai shook her head. "A tree dies when transplanted, but a person thrives. There's nothing wrong with being adaptable."

Shen Yuezhang let out a long sigh and continued, "As soon as they arrived, they asked me to present all the items in the shop and explain their functions in detail. To be honest, their eyes seemed to suspect that I had added something unknown to them. I was immediately unhappy, but I held back my anger."

Chuncao said weakly, "The young lady didn't get angry, but she had a very sour face, was unresponsive, and very cold. We servants were all terrified at the time."

They were afraid of angering the other party, or they would be thrown out like chicks by the two strong men.

Shen Yuezhang snorted arrogantly, "We run a business openly and honestly. He can buy it or not, what right does he have to question my products!"

Su Tai chuckled, "Alright, alright! It's good that nothing serious happened. Don't be so impulsive next time. Remember, in the face of absolute power, a head-on confrontation will only end badly. You're all tired, go and rest." (End of Chapter)