Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 506 Support
Xu En knew very well that if it weren't for Madam Xie's arrangement, they wouldn't have been able to catch the Third Manager.

“However,” Xu En said, “in this way, all the credit is given to me for no reason.”

Xie Yuyan smiled and said, "Prefect Xu has also helped me solve a lot of troubles. As a merchant, taking some things would only bring disaster."

"Besides, I deserve what I deserve."

Xu En nodded subconsciously, his mind clear. After all, it was Madam Xie who could see all this so clearly.

Therefore, Guo Xiong, Guo Chuan, Zhao Zhongliang, and the merchants from the porcelain business would all gather around Madam Xie.

When Madam Xie said "what she deserved," she meant that after the downfall of the Third Manager and Han Si, the porcelain industry in Bianjing would inevitably change.

Who will step in to reform the porcelain industry and take the position of industry elder?
Besides Madam Xie, who else could have such abilities?

This is what a merchant should have in his hands.

Xu En said, "No matter when, if Madam Xie encounters any difficulties, you can come to me." Even if Madam Xie doesn't say anything, he will secretly help her so that she can smoothly take over the porcelain shop.

This wasn't a reward; he just felt it should be this way.

With Madam Xie around, the porcelain business will prosper even more, and everyone's lives will be much better.

Xie Yuyan said, "Thank you very much, Magistrate Xu."

Xu En left with his men, and Xie Yuyan returned to the carriage.

Master Jingyuan looked at Xie Yuyan: "Don't forget, you also need to send the incense money to Ciyun Nunnery." She had been busy with Xie Yuyan all night, but the result was good, and it was a great victory.

Xie Yuyan said, "I saw that the nun was very happy last night, could the incense money be reduced..."

Master Jingyuan waved her hand and said, "Madam, you should be a veteran in the porcelain business. Why would you care about such a small amount of money? And don't even think about defaulting on your debt. Otherwise, you'll become a laughing stock."

Xie Yuyan smiled and said, "It's not that I don't want to give it to you, but I thought there was another matter I needed to trouble you with, so I thought I'd send it to the nunnery after I finished it."

Master Jingyuan looked at Xie Yuyan and said, "I'm getting old. I've been running around all night, and my back and legs are aching. I'm afraid I can't do it anymore."

Xie Yuyan continued as if he hadn't heard her: "So many people have died on the river, it's inevitable that some resentment will gather on the surface. Buddha has compassion for all living beings, so the Buddhist Registry must hold a Buddhist ceremony."

"Most of those who died were extremely wicked, and probably no one is willing to donate money for them."

“Why not sell their boats to raise money? This money can not only be used for religious ceremonies, but also to buy rice and clothing to give to the boat owners. What do you think, Master? Isn’t this a good idea?”

Master Jingyuan said calmly, "I heard that the Sun, Zhou, Wu, and Zheng families have also run into trouble. They have even more ships under their command. Why don't you take them all, Madam?"

Xie Yuyan shook his head: "Those four families have been on the Bian River for many years. Besides relying on Xia Mengxian and the Third Manager for protection, there must be many other intricate relationships and interests involved. It will take at least a year or two to figure out their case. I need the boat urgently and can't wait that long."

"Furthermore, the four families have many members, and taking their boats would be very troublesome. What's more, the four families have a lot of grain transport boats, and there are too many people who want to get involved in grain transport. I have to deal with the business at the border market, and I don't have the energy to smooth things over with those people."

"Unlike the Third Manager's ships, which can be taken into their hands immediately and used after some repairs."

Upon hearing these words, Abbess Jingyuan couldn't help but want to bring up the old story again and tell Xie Yuyan about Cining Palace, which was truly a wonderful place.

But forget it, now is not a good time.

"Send me back to the nunnery first, let me get some sleep." After saying this, Abbess Jingyuan closed her eyes to rest. She knew she couldn't escape these tasks, so a moment of peace was good enough.

Silence returned to the carriage.

Xie Yuyan didn't rest. She recalled what the third manager had said to her, and for her, only one sentence was worth pondering. The third manager said, "Madam Xie, have you ever been to Qujiang in Shaozhou?"

She had never been to Qujiang in Shaozhou, but one person had.

Master Xie, Xie Yisong, once served as the magistrate of Qujiang County in Shaozhou.

When Xie Yisong was in office, a rebellion broke out. Xie Yisong and Xu were kidnapped. Xie Yizhi led troops to quell the rebellion. The two brothers worked together to capture the rebel general. Unfortunately, Xie Yisong and Xu were unable to escape and were killed by the rebel army.

The third manager wouldn't bring up the Xie family's past for no reason.

Did they guess her true identity correctly? Then why point out Xie Yisong?

Was it because of the rebellion in Qujiang, Shaozhou back then, or was there something suspicious about Xie Yisong's death?

Or, what is her relationship with Xie Yisong?
Xie Yuyan didn't let the third manager continue. Words spoken by an enemy were inherently unreliable. If she showed too much concern, she might be used by the third manager.

She was indeed born into the Xie family, but she didn't care about that.

Rather than risking danger to uncover the Xie family's secrets, it's better to find out the truth little by little on your own.

The carriage stopped at Ciyun Temple, and Xie Yuyan and Abbess Jingyuan got out.

"Madam."

"Abbott."

Mother Yu and the nun walked over quickly.

Seeing that Xie Yuyan was safe and sound, Madam Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Last night, when Madam Xie was traveling on the boat of the Buddhist Registry, Madam Yu did not go with her, but instead had Su Man secretly protect her.

Master Jingyuan looked at Xie Yuyan and said, "Don't come to Ciyun Nunnery tomorrow. Go to Baode Temple instead and let them hold the ceremony." She couldn't be the only one busy. Abbot Zhiyuan also had to do his part, otherwise the monks in charge of the Sangha would frown when they saw her.

As Abbess Jingyuan entered the nunnery, Xie Yuyan returned to the carriage.

Sitting next to Xie Yuyan, Mama Yu said, “When I was at the nunnery, I heard a message from a nun saying that something had happened on the river and that Madam Zhang and the abbess were going to stay and rescue people. So I sent someone home to tell Madam Zhang that everything was going well.”

If something happened on the river, the nun would definitely panic. Since she appeared calm, it meant that everything was under the control of the matriarch.

Xie Yuyan nodded. With these words, Zhang Shi and Qin Ge'er would not be too worried.

The carriage traveled all the way to the South City Wharf, but stopped before it even reached the gate of his own courtyard.

Su Man said, "Zhou Guangyuan and his merchants are waiting for Madam."

Xie Yuyan was helped out of the car by Yu's mother, and Zhou Guangyuan and others hurriedly stepped forward to bow to Xie Yuyan.

“Madam,” Zhou Guangyuan said, “we’ve come here to discuss something with you.”

Xie Yuyan nodded: "Let's go inside and talk."

A group of people sat down in the main room with Xie Yuyan.

Zhou Guangyuan then said, "We have collected some evidence of Han Si and others' crimes, and we are preparing to write up the indictment and submit it to the yamen."

Xie Yuyan said, "Now is a good time."

Zhou Guangyuan looked at everyone and then spoke on behalf of everyone: "The porcelain industry in Bianjing is in such a mess that it really needs someone to take charge. We are willing to support Madam as the new head of the industry."