The aristocratic people who took the Shanghai Trade ride have made a fortune overseas.

And those families who deliberately delayed or even opposed Yang Fan naturally had no sweetness.

Especially for Zhu, due to the lack of timely payment, Haiyan's development and management rights were also taken back, and the family's industry was in trouble.

For a moment, clouds all over the sky covered Zhu's head.

If this continues, the decline of Zhu's family has long been destined.

As the head of the family, Zhu Lai naturally would not allow such a situation to happen.

In his opinion, just by driving Yang Fan out of Jiangnan, the glory of their Zhu family could be restored.

It can even bring Zhu's reputation to a higher level.

So, when the Grand Governor was celebrating Yang Fan's joy of having children.

Zhu Lai secretly contacted many people.

Especially the Jiangnan family, whose interests were damaged this time, and Duan Zhixuan, who had just come to Jiangnan to take office.

Although Duan Zhixuan's arrival in Jiangnan has been completely undermined, he is a long-standing official given by the emperor after all.

This name is legitimate for officials and people in Jiangnan.

But Zhu Lai was a little nervous, not knowing whether Duan Zhixuan and the Jiangnan clans were willing to deal with Yang Fan together.

But no matter what, Zhu Lai wants to give it a try.

So, Zhu Lai came to Huating County with the name of congratulating Yang Fan.

The purpose is of course to discuss and contact and form alliances.

At midnight, the stars are shining.

The cold moonlight leaks from the sky, making the entire Huating County even more deserted.

Under the reflection of the moonlight, two figures flashed through an alley.

The two of them were in a hurry, and they were covered in a dark long gown, with hats on their heads, and they couldn't see the faces clearly.

Soon, the two of them quickly walked to a courtyard at the end of the alley and knocked on the gate gently.

Soon, I heard footsteps ringing in the yard.

The gate of the courtyard opened, revealing a servant dressed in blue cloth.

"Who are you looking for?"

One of them said, "Can the head of the Zhu family be in the mansion? I am the eldest grandson. I made an appointment with him to bring people to visit him."

The servant said "Oh" and quickly turned sideways, "It turns out it is Mr. Changsun. The head of the family has given an explanation. If you come, you can enter directly, and there is no need to report it."

The person who had just spoken nodded and walked into the yard with another person.

The servant stretched out his head and looked out. Seeing that there was no one, he carefully closed the courtyard gate.

The servant trotted to the front of the two of them to lead the way.

The route was not to head to the main hall, but to go around the side path and come to another courtyard.

The courtyard is not big, but it is very elegantly repaired, and the rockery ponds are all available.

Even a delicate pavilion and water pavilion was built beside a small lotus pond.

If it is in the hot summer, it will definitely be a good place to relax and cool off.

The servant led the two through an arch, went straight to a door, raised his hand and knocked on the door twice, and said softly: "Master, Mr. Changsun is here to bring someone."

A sound full of energy came from the room.

"Please!"

The servant pushed open the door and said respectfully: "Please, please!"

It was deserted outside, but the room was as warm as spring.

Yellowed light shines on the floor where light can be seen, reflecting human figures.

When I walked into the house, there was a carved tea table on it and a complete set of tea sets were placed in the tea tray.

Right in front of the coffee table, a middle-aged man in Shu cotton color was sitting there.

When I looked closely, it was Zhu Lai, the head of the Zhu family.

Seeing the two of you coming in, Zhu Lai waved his hand casually and said, "You guys sit casually. This pot of tea will be ready soon, just to drive away the cold!"

"You are polite!" The visitor took off his hat covering his head and said with a smile.

Only then did I realize that the two people who came in were Changsun Anye and Duan Zhixuan.

Although Changsun Anye doesn't mind, Zhu Lai

This casualness and arrogance made Duan Zhixuan feel a little unhappy.

No matter what, I am also a Duke of the current dynasty. This guy dares to show off in front of me. Do you really think he is easy to bully?

Although he was overthrown by Yang Fan and had no choice but to treat Yang Fan, it does not mean that he is afraid of Zhu Lai, a local tyrant.

However, when Changsun Anye said that he had brought him here to discuss things, he could only endure his anger.

After sitting down, Duan Zhixuan smiled and said nothing: "Agent Longjing Cha? That really cost the head of the family!"

"However, it is said that this special tribute Longjing tea is all made of imperial tributes, and the others are given to Yang Fan for his friends, but I don't know where the head of the Zhu family got it?"

"Is it because Yang Fan is also a friend of the head of the family?"

Duan Zhixuan spoke while handing the coat he took off to the servant.

Zhu Lai couldn't help but stammer, and then he said disapprovingly: "So what the imperial tribute is? Of course we can enjoy what the emperor can enjoy."

"Besides, the emperor has to let us get three points when he arrives in Jiangnan. So what if he only provides special tea?"

"As for saying that she is a good friend to Yang Fan, that's simply nonsense."

"What is Yang Fan? If it weren't for some cleverness and the praise of the emperor, how could he have taken charge at a young age?"

"Tell you, that boy Yang Fan has been in Jiangnan for a short time, and Jiangnan will be the world of our Jiangnan family in the future!"

Looking at Zhu Lai's awesome look, Duan Zhixuan sneered slightly.

Who are you?

Just because you want to deal with Yang Fan, you don’t urinate and look in the mirror.

I don't know where this guy got his confidence.

You old boy didn't see Yang Fanboat strong and powerful.

I really want to deal with you families, and I can beat you into pieces in just a few shots.

However, Duan Zhixuan was too lazy to argue with Zhu Lai, and he wanted to see what this guy had to say.

Changsun Anye, who was standing beside him, interrupted:

"Duke Baoguo, Brother Zhu said it right. Yang Fan's position as the chief governor is unstable."

Duan Zhixuan couldn't help but be stunned and looked up at Changsun Anye.

He really couldn't think of why Changsun Anye was so confident.

Could it be that this guy got some news?

As Changsheng Wuji's brother, Changsun Anye may really receive some insider information.

After thinking about it, Duan Zhixuan asked, "How do you say this?"

Changsun Anye smiled and said, "Duke thinks it is good or bad for Yang Fan to give tens of millions of chunks of money to the emperor?"

Duan Zhixuan frowned: "It is of course a good thing for the court and the emperor."

As a Duke of the State, he certainly knew that the treasury is now empty.

Yang Fan gave His Majesty Li Er tens of millions of guan to His Majesty Li Er to have enough money to prepare for military preparations, which naturally led to Li Er's trust.

In this way, Yang Fan's position is more stable.

This is also the reason why Duan Zhixuan was willing to accept his fate during this period.

But now why would Changsun Anye say that Yang Fan is in charge of the position of governor Yang Fan?

Duan Zhixuan looked puzzled.

Changsun Anye and Zhu Lai looked at each other and smiled, with a very proud look on their faces.

For a moment, the room fell into silence.

The teapot on the small stove in the table was "gulp" and steamed.

The two did not explain immediately.

Zhu Lai lifted the kettle, washed the tea, made the tea, and divided the tea in one go. His movements were elegant and elegant, and he was obviously a master of tea ceremony.

After signaling Duan Zhixuan to drink tea, Zhu Lai said calmly: "It is because Yang Fan gave so much money to the emperor that he, the position of the Great Governor, is unstable?"
To be continued...