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Chapter 831: Fighting for Life

The three of them immediately picked up the posts on the table and took a look. When they found that each one was more important than the last, they couldn't help but look at each other with shock in their eyes.

However, there was no joy on the faces of the three people, but their expressions became more solemn.

"What's going on? What happened to Xiaolang in Jiangnan?" Shen was very worried. She had not been able to eat or drink during this period and had a lot of free time. She was always worried about Jiang Youzhen in Jiangnan.

"It's a good thing, but trouble will follow." Zhao Wei said.

"What do you mean? If it's a good thing, how can there be any trouble?" Jiang Fugui was very confused.

"Dad, you don't know yet that Xiaolang has won a great victory in Jiangnan. He has eliminated the power of the salt gang and arrested many corrupt officials. He is very resolute. His memorial has arrived in the capital. The emperor praised him highly in the morning court today."

Zhao Wei is now in the Ministry of Industry's Armament Bureau. Because he is willing to spend money, he has made many connections and is good at getting information. Moreover, this matter has spread throughout the court and is no longer a secret.

After hearing this, Jiang Fugui and his wife looked happy, but they were even more confused.

"This is a good thing, why do you say it's a trouble? Since we have won a great victory, we should be returning to the capital soon, right? Are we coming back soon?"

Zhao Wei shook his head, "I'm afraid I won't be able to come back in a short time."

Jiang Fugui and his wife's faces changed drastically when they heard this. Shen asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Is the emperor going to send her to take up the post in Jiangnan?"

"If he takes office in Jiangnan, then we will go there too. Jiangnan is rich anyway, so we might as well take the opportunity to go and take a look."

He Shulin shook his head, "Not really, but Xiaolang has proposed a new salt policy.

The emperor has ordered all cabinet officials to draft a set of rules, which will be implemented in Jiangnan and other places. Xiaolang will stay in Jiangnan and will not return to Beijing until everything is arranged properly. "

Then the third son-in-law explained something more to the couple, and finally they understood.

"That's a good thing! Doing good things for the people doesn't hurt to come back later."

Jiang Fugui felt even more strange, but he already felt a sense of pride in his heart.

"My son is so amazing." Shen couldn't help but smile.

No wonder those high-ranking officials want to curry favor with Xiao Lang. Even the emperor praises Jiang Xiao Lang. Doesn't it have to establish a good relationship with him?

“It’s a good thing, but the implementation of the new policy comes with huge benefits.”

Zhen Yuanshu pointed at the pile of notes on the table and said, "Isn't it? These are all bees that came here smelling honey. Who wouldn't want to get a piece of the pie?" "They couldn't find Xiao Lang, so they found you two, trying to trick you into joining their camp."

"What? So they have such an idea. Isn't that a hindrance to Xiao Lang? Then we can't go."

Jiang Fugui shook his head like a rattle. These officials were really scheming.

"Isn't it? Before I came here, I heard Chun'er say that many servants from wealthy families came to the shop to buy things. They asked around about Xiaolang and were very enthusiastic."

Zhao Wei sighed, "She also said that their mistress wanted to invite Chun'er to the banquet several times. But Chun'er always made excuses because she was busy in the shop. Her enthusiasm was so great that Chun'er almost couldn't resist.

If Chun'er hadn't noticed something was wrong and immediately sent someone to the Arms Bureau to look for me, I wouldn't have come back so early."

"These people are so crazy. Can they make a lot of money from that salt permit?" Jiang Fugui was shocked.

"Salt tax is the foundation of our dynasty. Now that the court has relaxed some of it, those merchants will definitely come here. We must be careful during this period of time, for fear of making mistakes and implicating Xiaolang.

By then, they will use this as leverage to threaten Xiao Lang, and Xiao Lang will be controlled by them," He Shulin reminded.

Several people agreed with this, but Jiang Fugui and the Shen couple became worried.

"What about these posts? If we don't go, will we offend them?"

At this point, the three sons-in-law sighed deeply. They couldn't afford to offend any of them, but if some of them went and some didn't go, they would inevitably offend.

Especially the eldest princess, who invited them to a spring outing banquet in half a month. How noble is the eldest princess? They can't afford to offend her.

"Then let's all go, and don't offend anyone! But when they mention Xiaolang, you just avoid the subject. In short, just play dumb and don't respond. Just go and sit for a while and come back immediately." Zhen Yuanshu suggested.

"Yes! Bring along the Nanny Yang that we have invited, and bring a different girl to accompany you at each banquet. As long as we are careful and alert, we won't be afraid of them playing any tricks on us." He Shulin also suggested.

"But, but I'm scared." Shen looked embarrassed.

The most distinguished person she had seen before was the wife of a fifth-rank official, and in fact she had only seen her twice.

Shen had little knowledge. She was just an illiterate peasant woman before!

"Mom, don't be afraid. Just smile more, talk less, don't eat what you shouldn't eat, don't go where you shouldn't go, don't listen to what you shouldn't listen to, and just sit there and pretend to be fine!" Zhen Yuanshu comforted.

"Actually, there's one thing I haven't told you because I was afraid you'd worry. Now that Xiao Lang is no longer in danger, it doesn't hurt to tell you." Zhao Wei suddenly said.

"What's the matter?" The couple suddenly became nervous again.

"Xiao Lang's trip to Jiangnan was extremely dangerous. He left with a military warrant and personally promised the emperor that if he didn't eradicate the Salt Gang, he would have no face to return to the capital. If he didn't destroy the Salt Gang, he would die.

He also pleaded with the emperor that if he died in Jiangnan, the emperor would consider their previous relationship and confer upon him the title of a fourth-rank Taigongren, with a fourth-rank salary.

Zhao Wei was very moved when talking about this matter. His brother-in-law is a man of integrity.

"What?" Shen was stunned.

"Mother, Xiaolang is gambling with his life. He told Chun'er that he wants to make you a royal consort, and let all the officials and their wives pay homage to you and look up to you."

Shen was trembling all over, and she suddenly remembered that she had complained to Xiaolang before.

She said that the wives of officials in the capital looked down on her background and laughed at her to her face, saying that she was a peasant woman and had a humble origin, so she didn't like to go out for social events.

At that time, Xiaolang said that if he didn’t want to go, then he didn’t have to go, as long as he was happy.

But when she saw the flash of anger on Xiaolang's face, she regretted saying that in front of Xiaolang. Wouldn't this only add to her troubles?

Afterwards, the matter was never mentioned again, but Xiaolang actually kept it in mind and was still upset about it.

She couldn't help but burst into tears, "My son, what glory and wealth do I want? Without you, my world will fall apart."

She gritted her teeth, and her eyes suddenly became very determined.

Just go, what's there to be afraid of? Xiao Lang fought for her life, if she is useless, wouldn't it be a waste of Xiao Lang's efforts?

Jiang Youzhen, who was far away in Lin'an Prefecture, heard Li Dongsheng was about to pack his bags and hurriedly stopped him.

"Wait a few more days! There's no rush."