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Chapter 827 Liao Shuyun's Belonging

However, Jiang Youzhen has no evidence at the moment, so he naturally cannot report it to the emperor. It is better to investigate secretly first!

"Sir, Sir Tao is here." The report came from outside the door.

Tao Chendong had been handling official business for Jiang Youzhen these past two days. He was very familiar with the account books and files of the Salt Transport Commissioner's Office. With his help, Jiang Youzhen was able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

"Those that were shipped to other states and tampered with have all been checked and are here."

"Thank you for your hard work, Lord Tao, for your help. Without you, this trip would not have been so smooth." Jiang Youzhen hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

"Hey~ I am just helping you. You are the one who makes the real decision."

Tao Chendong looked at Jiang Youzhen with admiration in his eyes. This boy was courageous and strategic, and he would surely become a high-ranking official in the near future.

He is just taking sides in advance. Moreover, Jiang Youzhen brought him from Tongzhou Prefecture to help with the investigation, in fact, it was also to give him credit.

He made a great contribution to the disintegration of the Salt Gang this time, and he can also get a share of the profits.

"When are you planning to return to Beijing?" Tao Chengdong asked.

"Just in the next few days, the final steps are almost done, and the emperor is still waiting for me to report. Although I have already submitted the memorial, the emperor must still want to know the details."

She had been away from home for so long that she missed her parents and sisters.

"Okay, I wish you get what you want this time." Tao Chendong also heard that the emperor promised to promote him two levels, so Jiang Youzhen came to Jiangnan.

Although the emperor's words are final, the ministers in the court are not vegetarians. If they try to obstruct him in every possible way, the emperor will inevitably have some concerns.

"Thank you for your good wishes, I look forward to seeing you in the capital soon."

Tao Chendong's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he and Jiang Youzhen looked at each other and smiled, and everything was said without words.

After that, the two began to chat, and Tao Chendong couldn't help but mention the son and daughter left by Liao Zhengping.

"Brother Yuan Xi's family is small. I heard that his only close relative is a younger brother, and his parents are no longer alive. If they return to the clan with a large amount of gold and silver, I'm afraid the clan members will have evil intentions towards them."

Tao Chendong sighed and said, "I am really worried. I am afraid that they will be bullied by their tribesmen. I was the one who recommended Brother Yuan Xi to come to Jiangnan. Now that something like this has happened to him, I feel uneasy and guilty."

He said with a bitter look on his face, "I have been tossing and turning these past few days, thinking about my previous friendship with Brother Yuan Xi, and also thinking about the two siblings, I am a little afraid to face them."

Jiang Youzhen also sighed, "Master Tao, please don't blame yourself too much. This matter is not something you can control. You had good intentions at the beginning. Who could have thought that within three years, Master Liao would have such a thing happen?"

"We can only blame the Salt Gang and the forces behind it. Lord Liao is a loyal minister who serves his country with all his heart. When I return to Beijing this time, I will report to the emperor and he must be rewarded as he deserves." Jiang Youzhen said.

Such loyal ministers must be rewarded, otherwise who among the ministers in the court would work so hard for the emperor? Wouldn't this chill the hearts of everyone?

Prefect Tao felt a little comforted, as long as Jiang Youzhen could remember it in his heart, he still believed in Jiang Youzhen.

"But I knew that Brother Yuan Xi was a man of integrity, but I still let him come to Jiangnan. Isn't this my fault?"

In fact, Jiang Youzhen can understand Tao Chendong's guilt, and Tao Chendong knows Liao Zhengping's character.

However, it was because Liao Zhengping was depressed at the beginning, and Tao Chendong had this connection, so he would naturally find a way to help him.

This position was also a stepping stone, and they wanted to keep him in office for three years and then transfer him out of the Salt Transport Commissioner's Office. However, something went wrong after just two years.

"But Miss Liao has come here just now, and she said that she wanted me to take them to the capital to seek refuge with their uncle. Uncle Liao is their closest relative, and he will surely take good care of the children of their deceased brother, so you don't have to worry too much."

Jiang Youzhen certainly knows how uncomfortable it is to live under someone else's roof, but the brother and sister are both young. The brother is still too young to support the family, and the sister cannot show her face in public.

When someone plots against me and I get bullied, and no one comes to my rescue, I might as well turn to my uncle! As for my clansmen, they are even worse than my uncle.

"What? They're going to seek refuge with their uncle? This?"

Tao Chendong sighed heavily as he spoke, which made Jiang Youzhen feel very strange.

"What's wrong? But what's wrong?"

"You don't know that Brother Yuan Xi's younger brother, who claims to be doing business in the capital, is actually just using Brother Yuan Xi's connections to do some small business.

He always caused trouble for Brother Yuan Xi. One time, Brother Yuan Xi even came to me for help, and I used my connections in Beijing to help him get it resolved."

Huh? This is too unreliable. Jiang Youzhen was speechless.

“I heard that this man is extremely greedy for money. Brother Yuan Xi’s clan all have ordinary family conditions, but his mentor married his beloved daughter to him.

My teacher's family is wealthy. My wife told me that Madam Liao has been saving for a dowry since Shuyun was a child, and has accumulated some wealth over the years. I'm afraid this man has set his eyes on Brother Yuan Xi's remaining wealth, which will be bad for the two of us!"

Tao Chendong slapped his thigh and looked more worried than before.

"Then why not go to Mrs. Liao's family? With our grandmother around, I'm sure she won't treat us badly." Jiang Youzhen suggested.

"But Mrs. Liao's mother has passed away a long time ago. She also has an elder brother. I heard that the elder sister-in-law is not easy to get along with."

Uh... Jiang Youzhen felt that this pair of siblings were too miserable.

"Miss Liao said that she has already sent a letter to the capital. If Lord Tao is worried about the brother and sister, he can bring them back to his house to recuperate in the future. This way, their uncle should be more restrained." This was the only suggestion Jiang Youzhen could make.

If they go to Tao Chendong, Tao Chendong will surely not treat them badly. But Tao Chendong and Liao Zhengping are only good friends after all, and the siblings still have their uncle. If they really go to him, some rumors are inevitable.

"That's the only way, but I'm still in Tongzhou Prefecture, and distant water can't quench nearby fire." Tao Chendong said, looking at Jiang Youzhen, "So I would like to ask you to take care of me so that he will be more cautious."

"That's easy to say. If Miss Liao has any problems in the future, she can just send someone to tell her at home."

Jiang Youzhen nodded. He admired Liao Zhengping and his wife and was willing to help them a little.

Tao Chendong quickly thanked him, "Thank you very much."

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands and smiled with an embarrassed look on his face.

Jiang Youzhen was stunned at first when he saw this, and then he remembered something.

She turned and walked to the desk and took out a post of her own.

"This is my post. When she has something to do in the future, she will send someone to deliver the post."

Tao Chendong immediately smiled, "Thank you! Thank you!"

When he left, Tao Chengdong stuffed the post into his arms. He turned to look at Jiang Youzhen and found him at the desk, flipping through the files.

The young man in front of me has a pure temperament, calm and steady, without a trace of youthful impetuousness.

Liao Shuyun has just come of age. I heard from Brother Yuan Xi that he is looking for a marriage partner for her...