Mu Zhan felt that since Mu Yan returned home, his father's mind had wandered. His chest was tight and he had difficulty waiting until the meeting was dismissed.
A group of officials and staff were afraid of hearing something secret, so they hurried out as soon as they left the hall.
In the meeting hall, Mu Zhan called Mu Yan to stop. Everyone in Mu's mansion also stayed.
"Second brother, don't deny it. Last night you sent someone to Jun's house and asked them to prepare money to redeem Mr. Jiao. You also said that if you don't see the money at three quarters today, you will never see Mr. Jiao again."
Duke Qian, Mu Ang and others were very surprised and looked at Mu Yan one after another.
Mu Yan turned over his palm and looked at it, as if there was something strange. He only stared at his own palm, not even bothering to look at Mu Zhan.
"Brother, do you think I'm stupid? I'm the eldest son of the Duke of Guo. If I wait a few years, I'll be able to take charge of this land. Do I have to hand over some information to others?"
Uh... that's right. Mu Yan is the future master of Dian. Does he need to do these things that are not good for him?
Mu Yan remembered that this morning he picked up Xi'er's palm to play with it... Xi'er's palm was placed in his palm, and he could hold it easily.
When Qi'er was born, her hands were even smaller and pitiful. I didn't know whether the one in her belly was a girl or a boy. If it were a girl, her hands would probably be even smaller compared to his big palm... The corner of her mouth was pulled.
lead.
When Mu Zhan saw that he was ignoring him, he secretly resented him.
"Second brother, someone has defrauded the North and South Commodity Store, and I feel sorry for you. If you need anything, my eldest brother will be happy to help you. Whether it's helping you find someone, or borrowing money to meet your needs, we are all a family, and we should interact with each other.
Help each other. But you can't hurt innocent people."
Mu Zhan worked hard.
"Even if you want to convict Mr. Jiao and the Jun family, you have to let someone explain it clearly. It's really unconvincing for you to convict someone who is not clear about it. Besides, Jiao Zan is a third-rank commander.
I know that he has made quite a lot of military exploits over the years. You arrested him for no reason, and this is against etiquette and law."
Mu Yan put down his palm and looked at Mu Zhan with cold eyes, "I always do things based on my heart. I never kill innocent people indiscriminately."
His voice was cold and clear, and he looked straight at Mu Zhan.
Mu Zhan looked at him, and after a moment couldn't bear to look away.
"Second brother, I am doing this for your own good. If Mr. Jiao has done something sorry for you, you can report it to your father, and your father and the Yamen will question him. You can arrest him privately now. If he is arrested,
If you find a clue, it will be against you."
"Are you concerned about me?" Mu Yan sneered, "Or are you worried about the Jun family?"
Even the youngest Mu Zuo Muyou could tell what they were worried about for the Jun family. The two brothers stared at Mu Zhan.
They believe in the second brother. The second brother is the most powerful, so he will not accuse people unjustly.
As the second brother said, he is already the heir. If he waits a few more years, at the latest a dozen years, he can take over the title of the second uncle. It will be his without having to do anything. Why should he do such an unwise thing now?
?
The second brother is not stupid.
If it was really the second brother who did it, it must be Master Jiao and the Jun family who did something that was not right for the second brother!
Seeing that Mu Yan refused to admit it, Mu Zhan turned to the Duke of Guizhou and said, "Father, no matter what, Master Jiao is indeed missing. We still have to help look for him. If we are indifferent, we may chill the hearts of all the soldiers."
Duke Qian nodded and looked at Mu Yan...
"Your Majesty, did you really not detain Jiao Zan? If there is any misunderstanding, you can call him here...Second Uncle will make the decision for you."
If Jiao Zan is really related to the North and South Goods Store, then he is going to help a bunch of Mu Yan and his wife. Several million taels, that's small money? Just thinking about it makes him ache.
Besides, he also likes to visit the North and South Warehouse in his free time. Now there is an endless stream of merchants from outside the city, which is also the result of the North and South Warehouse. It would not be good if it closed down due to lack of silver.
"Second uncle, do you also believe what eldest brother says?"
Seeing Mu Yan looking at him with such cold and lonely eyes, Duke Qian felt his heart tremble.
He feels guilty for this son. He has ignored him for many years. Now he is not close to him at all. If he doesn't handle it well, he will push him further...
"That……"
"Father!" Mu Zhan was very upset when he saw his father being persuaded by Mu Yan.
Duke Qian glared at him, "Your second brother said he didn't detain Mr. Jiao." Seeing the disappointment in his eldest son's eyes, he couldn't bear it, "Okay, okay, I'll send someone to tell him. If he can't be found,
, and then send someone to Jiao’s house to ask about the situation.”
Mu Yan stood up and said, "Then I won't disturb my second uncle. I'll go back to the yard first. Xi'er is feeling heavy and she doesn't have any relatives here. I'll go back and stay with her."
"Oh, go ahead then." Duke Qian's tone was gentle and he waved his hand to let him go. Mu Zhan couldn't stop him and was extremely angry.
"Father!"
Duke Qian frowned, "I know there is some quarrel between you and your second brother, but he said that Master Jiao was not detained, but you insist on arresting him..."
Seeing that the father and son seemed to be talking, Mu Ang signaled his sons with his eyes. Mu Jun, Mu Zhong and others all stood up, said goodbye and left.
On the other side, Mu Yan left the meeting hall, his lips twitching. Mu Zhan only relied on a few words from the Jun family, and he wanted to take advantage of him?
When I returned to Cuihuang Courtyard, I saw that Huo Xi had woken up. He first had breakfast with her, and then walked around the courtyard with her for a few times. Then he said he was going to do something, changed his clothes and left.
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After leaving the courtyard, I walked to the wall of the East Road courtyard and used my strength to kick my feet. After a few ups and downs, no one was seen.
Mu Zhan's people, who were guarding the side gate of the East Road and several exits of the mansion, only reported to Aunt Jun and her son that the prince had not left home that day.
Mu Yan avoided people and arrived at the place where Jiao Zan was being held. He opened the door and walked to Jiao Zan.
I don't know whether Jiao Zan was too big-hearted or determined that Mu Yan didn't dare to do anything to him. At this time, he was sleeping soundly on the wooden bed. Mu Yan looked down at him and kicked him awake.
Jiao Zan was angry and was about to get angry when he saw it was Mu Yan and wiped his eyes, "Your Majesty, you are here."
He sat cross-legged on the bed and looked at Mu Yan.
Kan Er moved a chair and Mu Yan sat down and looked directly at him.
Jiao Zan also met his gaze, but couldn't hold it back for now.
"Your Majesty, I have already said that I have nothing to do with the affairs of the North and South Goods Store. I am afraid that I have arrested the wrong person. If Your Majesty is short of money, I will scrape together some and lend it to His Majesty for emergency purposes."
Mu Yan sneered, "It seems that after a night, you still haven't figured it out and you are still so tough. If I don't have any evidence, why should I invite you here?"
Although Jiao Zan had a premonition that the prince must have found some clues, he claimed that he had done everything cleanly and refused to admit it.
"Whether you admit it or not, it doesn't make much difference to me. If I want to get rid of you, it's just a matter of words."
Jiao Zan's eyes widened: "I am the third-rank commander of the border army! Does the prince really think that this land of Dian is already the prince's world?"
Mu Yan leaned back in his chair: "Although it's not me who makes the decision, but I don't recognize it, what can anyone do to me? How many people witnessed last night? But I said I asked you a few words and then separated, who dares to follow
Can't I confront you? I'm here today just to tell you that I sent someone to Jun's house last night. Do you want to know what I sent someone to tell Jun Xiangjie?"