When Murong Xu heard this, the dry food in his mouth suddenly lost its taste.
He looked at Chu Qingge and said in a dull voice: "You... who told you?"
"Does anyone else need to be told?"
Qingge hummed, somewhat disapproving.
"I'm afraid only the members of your four major families know what the tribute is, and you are the most powerful among the four major families."
Murong Xu didn't speak, and his expression became serious.
Qingge added: "You know what the tribute is."
This was a definite tone.
Murong Xu didn't speak anymore this time, and there seemed to be no point in continuing to hide himself in front of her.
Although this girl is young, her thoughts are too careful.
It is not easy for anyone to lie in front of her, unless she has determined that she can trust you from the beginning.
As for herself, it was obvious that she was not within her trust range.
After a long time, Murong Xu said dullly: "Aunt Chu... Young Master, I have no intention of hiding it, but there are some things that I cannot make the decision, and I cannot tell you without permission."
"I didn't intend to ask you about the secret of the tribute. I was just curious. Have the powers of your four major families really reached a point where they cannot survive without relying on foreign aid?"
"not necessarily."
"But it's almost done, isn't it?"
Murong Xu glanced sideways at her.
His lips moved, wanting to say something to rebut, but after all, he was unwilling to do so.
I think back then, because their Yulong City was guarded by four major families, they were so famous in the surrounding cities that no one dared offend them.
But over the years, for some unknown reason, the industries, various business travel activities, and industrial development of the four major families have either been cut off or destroyed.
After being silent for a while, he looked at her and said, "As you expected, there is a mole in the four major families."
This incident must have started three years ago when their fleet was attacked by an unknown organization.
The fleet was attacked and all the cargo and ships were robbed, causing them heavy losses.
After this, business travelers were attacked and all the same goods were stolen.
After being robbed, there was no news.
In fact, everyone knows that the two neighboring cities are causing trouble, but there is no evidence.
In addition, various accidents have caused the people of the four major families to deal with them, and they have been in a very passive state.
As time went by, the strength of the two neighboring cities became stronger and stronger, but their financial resources in Yulong City were no longer sustainable, and their military strength gradually began to weaken.
"Even the crew members know the itineraries of general business trips and fleets. Most of the routes are issued by the team leaders at short notice."
Qingge slowly nibbled on the dry food while staring in deep thought.
"Your team often gets into trouble. That is, the team's route has been known for a long time, and the other party has been prepared and set up an ambush."
"That's right." When Murong Xu mentioned this, his big palms squeezed tighter.
Hatred and anger ignited in his eyes.
"If you let me know who dares to betray us, I will definitely let you die without a burial place!"
"The key is, you can't protect yourself now, so don't talk about revenge."
Qing Ge’s words are not sarcastic.
Isn’t it obvious that this tribute was sent to the imperial city?
"If there is no more foreign aid to help you, I'm afraid that before you can take revenge, the Shenwu City and the Palace City next door will have enough power to raze you to the ground as long as they find the right moment, right?"
