Zhutian: Starting from the Space-Time Merchant

Chapter 546 Lin Daiyu ~ The Crown Princess?!

"What should we do?"

"This is the only son in their entire branch of the family."

In Rongxi Hall, Grandmother Jia sighed repeatedly, looking noticeably haggard.

Recently, the Jia family seems to have encountered a series of misfortunes, perhaps due to black smoke rising from their ancestral graves.

Now, even the relatives who came to seek refuge have encountered great misfortune.

Grandmother Jia, who only wanted to enjoy happiness and take good care of her elderly parents, is now truly worried to death.

"The Xue family of Jinling".

Jia Zheng thought for a moment, "Pan'er seems to have a younger brother."

"Yes, there is one, named Xue Ke." Madam Wang sighed, rubbing her forehead. "But he's not from the same household."

“Then let’s adopt a son.” Jia She’s gaze shifted uncertainly. “With a million-dollar fortune, there has to be someone to manage it.”

"And you also need a wife, otherwise the gossip outside will be unpleasant~"

"Judging from Pan'er's age, she's about the same age as Yingchun~"

*Smash!* The lid of the teacup flew over and hit Jia She squarely on the forehead as he spoke animatedly. "You heartless bastard!"

"shut up!!"

They're still alive, and you're already scheming about their assets.

This is truly embarrassing, made in front of everyone.

My own grown son is truly a source of despair.

Jia She snorted sullenly, rubbed his forehead, and remained silent.

However, his constantly shifting triangular eyes revealed that he had not given up on the idea.

The group gathered to discuss the matter, but they couldn't come to a conclusion.

In the end, all that could be done was to comfort Xue Baochai, instruct the imperial physician to treat Aunt Xue and her son well, and then send someone to deliver the case to Shuntian Prefecture to urge them to solve the case and arrest the murderer as soon as possible.

Previously, the Jia family members had thought that the Xue family could provide a safety net.

After all, if there's really no other way, we might have to appease the Xue family and get some money from them to tide us over.

But now, there is no doubt that this path is no longer viable.

Then the problem remains the same: what to do if you don't have money?

The current situation is even worse than before; even if one wanted to sell the precious jade for silver, there is no longer any opportunity.

Now, however, his mind is wandering, and he is looking at Lin Daiyu.

The Lin family is also extremely wealthy.

Putting everything else aside, they certainly have a fortune of millions.

But Lin Daiyu said something.

"My father sent a letter saying he will be transferred to the capital soon."

Actually, there was more in the family letter. The most important thing was that after Lin Ruhai learned that the Jia family had sought refuge with the emperor, he instructed Lin Daiyu to tell everyone that since they had chosen to cling to the emperor's coattails, they must hold on tight and not let go!
But the letter came too late; there was no need to say anything more.

Anxious and worried, Wang Xifeng had no choice but to approach Lin Dao again.

But by this time, Lin Dao had already gone out to visit friends.

He also received the news that Lin Ruhai's term was coming to an end and he would be transferred back to the capital.

Lin Dao is no novice; he has managed several imperial courts on his own.

He knew very well that things were not as simple as they seemed on the surface.

So they took the initiative to seek out Lin Ruhai's old friends and acquaintances to inquire about the situation.

"Master Mo".

Lin Dao pushed the gift box over, saying, "I found this strange item at the Western goods store a few days ago. You might find it useful."

Chen Mogong was an imperial censor, and he absolutely could not accept silver notes.

It's not that they were exceptionally incorruptible; after all, throughout thousands of years of history, only a handful of people have truly been incorruptible.

Instead, accepting it would leave a handle against them.

Once caught attacking, one's official career is over.

Of course, it's not that we won't accept them.

After all, the Great Zhou inherited the system from the Great Ming, and the salaries of civil officials were very low, not even enough to support their families.

Although Chen Mogong was not as greedy as the young Grand Secretary, whose legs were inscribed with "The Great Ming Dynasty's Two Capitals and Thirteen Provinces" on one side and "All on My Shoulders" on the other, who dared to reach for the emperor's money.

He still accepted things that were likely to be accepted.

"Oh?"

Having interacted with Lin Dao several times and deeply impressed by his outstanding abilities, Chen Mogong curiously took the box and opened it.

Inside was a pair of tortoiseshell glasses.

"Master Mo worked late into the night, with endless stacks of documents on his desk."

Lin Dao laughed and said, "I suppose my eyesight has long been overwhelmed."

"This thing, when worn, can help you see clearly."

"I've heard of this thing before," Chen Mogong said with a smile, picking it up and putting it on. His vision did indeed become much clearer.

"I was planning to get a set made when I received my salary some time later."

"Zihou is so thoughtful~"

The matter of giving gifts was thus dropped.

No one can say anything about this.

If friends give each other work glasses as gifts, who can say anything?

It's not like it's inlaid with gold or silver.

"I've heard." The conversation shifted to the main topic, "Imperial Censor Lin, are you returning to the capital?"

"Yes, that's true. You're quite well-informed," Chen Mogong said with a smile. "The news just got out from the palace."

He assumed that Lin Dao's information came from Lin Ruhai.

In fact, the information about Lin Dao came from Lin Ruhai's daughter.

The difference is huge.

Chen Mogong, who believed that Lin Dao and Lin Ruhai had a close relationship, also spoke frankly.

“Ru Hai must have had this idea for a long time.”

"So the project in Yangzhou became too large, and there were a lot of complaints from everyone, from top to bottom."

After Lin Dao and the others left, Lin Ruhai began his journey of revenge.

Although Jiang Chun is finished, the salt industry guild is not just Jiang Chun's family.

Taking advantage of the Jiang family's collapse, Lin Ruhai used all sorts of methods to utterly destroy the salt merchants.

Not only did they retaliate ruthlessly, but they also plundered a huge sum of money.

Of this silver, a portion ostensibly went to the Ministry of Revenue, but the bulk went into the Emperor's private treasury.

As we all know, the salt industry, a business with huge profits, inevitably requires a powerful backer to support each company.

When Lin Ruhai swept away the salt merchants, he was actually sweeping away the money of their powerful backers.

With everyone's help, the emperor went along with it and transferred him back to the capital.

"The current intention is that Ru Hai will return to serve as Right Vice Censor-in-Chief."

The Censorate was headed by Left and Right Censors-in-Chief, who oversaw all supervisory affairs. They were ranked alongside the Six Ministries as the Seven Ministers, holding immense power and influence. Lin Ruhai's qualifications were sufficient.

He entered officialdom through the proper channels of the Daoist examination and was even appointed as the third-ranked scholar in the imperial examination.

He went directly to the Hanlin Academy as an editor, and after leaving the academy, he served as a senior official in the Lantai Temple. He then spent many years in various localities presiding over the salt administration.

This resume is incredibly impressive.

He was still a trusted confidant of the emperor.

In his attempt to obtain money for the emperor, his wife and children were tragically killed, and he himself nearly lost his life.

It wouldn't be right if they didn't give him a decent official position when he came back this time.

"You know that too."

Chen Mogong said with a smile, "Ru Hai only has one daughter now, so the emperor will surely give her an important position."

The emperor personally selected him as the third-ranked scholar in the imperial examinations, a loyal minister who didn't even have a son.

Let alone becoming the Censor-in-Chief, it would be a natural progression for him to enter the Grand Secretariat as the chief minister in the future.

Lin Dao smiled and then asked, "Is that all?"

Given Lin Ruhai's achievements and experiences, it's somewhat unreasonable that he only received the title of Right Vice Censor-in-Chief.

Sure enough, Chen Mogong laughed again.

"Of course it's more than that."

"Your Majesty also knows that Brother Ruhai has only one daughter."

"When the King of Qin selects his consorts in a few days, there is a strong opinion that this woman will be chosen."

One cannot be too domineering in the Crown Princess's household.

The example of the imperial relatives of the Han dynasty serves as a cautionary tale.

It also cannot be too weak, otherwise it will not be of any help to the crown prince.

Looking at it this way, Lin Daiyu, whose father is still alive, is actually quite suitable.

"As you know, the King of Qin is the eldest son of the legitimate wife."

"Although he has no title of crown prince, he has the substance of one."

"Once the Empress is established, we can proceed with the matter of establishing an heir."

"If this succeeds, Hai Ri's future will be limitless!"

He was genuinely happy.

When my friend becomes successful in the future, he will naturally not forget me.

They are partisan without being affiliated with any party, and belong to any faction without being affiliated with any faction.

If good things happen in the future, of course their friends will get them first.

And they will support Lin Ruhai even more.

Similarly, they will support Lin Ruhai's only daughter to become the Crown Princess.
Lin Dao was also smiling, and he was smiling very happily.

Although his face was smiling, his eyes were cold.

A mere character from a book dares to try and steal Lin Daiyu from me?!
King Qin?

Prince?

Do you think you're Erfeng?!
Even if it's Erfeng, Lin Dao would drive a tank to Xuanwu Gate to attack her!

They're all Neyzute!

After saying goodbye and leaving Chen Mogong's house, Lin Dao looked up at the sky.

"Preparations for some things need to be accelerated."

"Anyone who tries to steal my girl will end up badly."

Rongguo Mansion, Wang Xifeng's courtyard.

"Murder~"

"Help~"

Wang Xifeng screamed and ran, her beautiful hair disheveled, her hairpin swaying askew.

Behind her stood Jia Lian, who was carrying a long sword.

At this moment, Jia Lian's handsome face was full of drunkenness.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he shouted "Bitch~" as he staggered and chased after the attacker.

The cause of the matter was simple: Wang Xifeng couldn't find Lin Dao's whereabouts and had no choice but to return to her own courtyard with a heavy heart.

When they returned, they found Jia Lian sitting there drinking as if nothing had happened.

Her temper flared up immediately.

He threw things down and cursed, his words dripping with sarcasm and innuendo.

She complained that Jia Lian was useless and lamented her misfortune, wondering how she could have married such a scoundrel.
When he wasn't drinking, Jia Lian was in a good mood.

However, after drinking and becoming drunk, and given his long-standing dissatisfaction with Wang Xifeng, he immediately erupted.

He smashed his wine glass, grabbed his sword, and chased after the enemy, slashing at them.

This terrified Wang Xifeng.

The two chased and fled, turning the entire courtyard into chaos.

In the end, it was Ping'er who forced the servants to come forward and hug Jia Lian tightly.

That's when things gradually calmed down.

"Bitch!"

Although he stopped pursuing the matter, Jia Lian's mouth never stopped.

His face flushed red, and he shouted, "Don't think I don't know about the shameful things you've done!"

"You stole public funds to lend money at exorbitant interest rates, and ended up losing everything. There's no one as stupid as you in the world!"

"You spend all day flirting with those pretty girls like Jia Rong, do you think I'm blind?!"

"Bitch!"

"You shameless slut who can't control her belt!"

"You bitch~~~"

His voice was extremely loud; the entire courtyard could hear it.

The servants, maids, and old women whispered among themselves, their expressions strange.

Jia Lian's curses were like knives stabbing into Wang Xifeng's heart.

Although she enjoyed joking and laughing with handsome young men, she never crossed any lines.

I never imagined that I was so worthless in Jia Lian's eyes.
"it is good!"

Wang Xifeng, her eyes red from crying, trembled and gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with hatred.

Ping'er, who was standing to the side, was extremely worried and stepped forward to try to comfort her.

But she was pushed away by Wang Xifeng, whose heart was broken.

She was grinding her teeth, her chest heaving rapidly.

"Since that's how you see me."

"Then I'll show you how shameless I can be!"

(End of this chapter)