Chapter 1542: 1539 Finding It Back
Chapter 1542: Chapter 1539 Finding It Back
Zhang Hai knows that Chun Xing is a trusted aide of Ye Muyu, so he naturally serves her well and tries to win her favor.
Chun Xing shook her head, “Madam is still outside; I need to return. Besides, the food in the shops outside is not as good as that at the residence. Many want Aunty Hu to cook a meal for them.”
Seeing Chun Xing’s boastful manner.
Zhang Hai shook his head helplessly, yet inexplicably felt some envy. However, he quickly came to his senses, “Madam has also come?”
Zhang Hai’s hands shook as he prepared to go out to greet her.
Chun Xing reached out to hold him back, “Shopkeeper Zhang, you continue with your business. Madam does not need you to entertain her. Alright, I’m leaving now.”
Chun Xing quickly ran out.
Zhang Hai hurried to the door to greet Madam.
Zhang Yunlin involuntarily followed. He knew what he wanted to see; he wanted to confirm whether there were good officials in this world.
Zhang Hai was clearly going to be disappointed.
Chun Xing directly boarded a discreet and spacious carriage opposite the shop. The carriage did not stop and quickly left, leaving him without a chance to even greet.
“That Madam Chu is both clever and kind-hearted, truly a blessing to the people,” Zhang Hai sighed softly, but a surge of pride welled up within him, having such a master family meant he was not worried about any grievances, as long as he didn’t bring disaster upon himself.
Zhang Yunlin watched silently, feeling an unspoken touch in his heart, yet his face twitched; after a long while, he spoke, “Zhang Shu, the lord was originally a farmer’s child who rose step by step, wasn’t he?”
“Yes, I had heard about Lord Chu long ago. Not only did he manage Yuzhou’s floods, but he also weathered past epidemics, saving many people. Moreover, in this Northern Region battle, Lord Chu contributed significantly.”
“In previous years, during wartime, the Ministry of Revenue always shirked responsibility, leading to issues with provisions. But this time, when Lord Chu took charge, he boldly used many smokescreens to get the provisions delivered.”
“Precisely because Lord Chu is a farmer’s child turned official, he can empathize with the people’s hardships and truly solve the problems.” Zhang Hai, once wholehearted acceptance of the master family lodged in his heart, felt their importance soar within him.
The admiration and esteem in his words were all too evident.
Zhang Yunlin listened, and much of his skepticism faded. He glanced at the empty shop, recalling that despite the Chu residence’s elegant arrangement, it was not lavish, indicating the master of the Chu family did not value silver and money.
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Ye Muyu returned home.
He then instructed Su Mei to tell the people below to use carriages to the County City, villages, and other places outside the capital to sell cotton clothes every day.
The winters in the capital are very cold, and it won’t be spring until March.
There are still more than three months until then. Selling now might lessen the suffering of the people.
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Chu Heng looked at the five boxes of gold ingots recovered, listening to the deputy general report the news beside him.
“Sir, no one has come to rescue Madam Tang, and many officials in the capital have been implicated. The gold has been found, but do we still need Madam Tang to lay out the plan?”
“No need. Escort her back to the prison.” Chu Heng looked at the five boxes of gold ingots, his gaze deep. As the deputy general left, Zhang Zhi and Liu Ruying hurried forward.
“Sir, should we continue to track?” Liu Ruying asked eagerly, “Before Duke Zheng left, he surely hid other banknotes and silver, and as for that case from years ago, there might be some grievances involved.”
Zhang Zhi had carefully reviewed the case from years ago, where Disaster Relief Silver went missing, leading to the investigation of the General’s family, which also uncovered gold.
A lot of involved personnel were captured.