These days, the hot news in the streets and alleys of Lanling City is that the young son of a wealthy family in Jinzhou, the Chen family, came to Lanling to do business.
The common people of Daqi all know that when it comes to any family that is extremely rich, the Chen family of Jinzhou must be the first. The Chen family's coal business alone almost monopolizes the country's coal operations, earning countless amounts of money every year.
As soon as Mr. Chen came, he bought the palace outside the city, which was where the royal family of the previous dynasty temporarily stayed when they traveled. Due to the high price, few families in Lanling could afford it.
The palace on the outskirts of the city was the highest standard and the largest among all the palaces of the previous dynasty! The third master was lucky enough to visit it once when he was young, and almost lost his way!
Mr. Xiao has been very busy recently. He first went to Bafang Jinbao to make sure that the treasurer could get all of these treasures.
Then he went directly back to the Xiao Mansion to check the accounts and see how much the third wife, Mrs. Li, was worth after embezzling Princess Xiao’s dowry over the years.
This check does not matter. Over the years, many of Li's stores have made a lot of profits, but there is not much money left in the general ledger. There are several large fixed expenditures every year, but the items are not very detailed.
Where did Mr. Li's money go? Even if he was raising noodles, he wouldn't have spent so much money!
I thought I could make a big profit with this money and then give it up. When I found out that this was the case, I was inevitably disappointed and depressed.
Mr. Xiao rarely leaves the house today and is very upset!
"Master, don't be angry. The young master is waiting for you to have lunch." The attendant cautiously advised.
In the private room on the second floor of Mingyue Building, seeing Third Master Xiao arrive, a person quickly stood up to greet him. This person was none other than Xiao Wenhe, the only son of Third Master and the Li family, and Xiao Shuyue's biological brother.
Xiao Wenhe is twenty years old this year. He has been studying in Kyoto before and rushed back from Kyoto after Li's death. He has always been worried about the death of his mother and sister, but his father has not allowed him to do anything in private, so now he and Xiao San
My relationship is a bit delicate.
After three drinks.
Xiao Wenhe spilled the wine on the ground, bowed in the direction of Li's and Xiao Shuyue's graveyard, turned around and stared at Mr. Xiao with stern eyes: "Father, mother and sister have been dead for many days, what are father's plans?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Xiao had a headache. Xiao Wenjun was so powerful in martial arts that he could hardly find an opponent in Lanling. What's more, he said harsh words in front of the old lady. If Xiao Wenjun had something wrong with the Xiao family, he would be the first to be suspected.
Own.
So, Mr. Xiao said perfunctorily: "Wenhe, have you ever heard of the Chen family in Wenyuan Villa outside the city?"
"Chen family? What does this have to do with seeking revenge on that bitch Xiao Wenjun? The father has been hiding from his son for many days, and it's time to give him an answer today!" Xiao Wenhe clung to revenge and stared at Mr. Xiao.
Mr. Xiao glanced around, made sure there was no one around, and said in a low voice: "There is no need to rush this matter! Please listen to me explain in detail."
"Today, my father found out that that bitch Xiao Wenjun will attend the banquet hosted by the Chen family. It's a pity that I didn't receive the invitation. Otherwise, we can go together and find out the truth."
In the past few days, the Chen family has held a grand banquet for three consecutive days, inviting guests from all the Lanling families to attend. Mr. Chen, in particular, spends a lot of money. If he likes a rare treasure at the banquet, as long as the owner is willing to part with it, he will definitely give it a thousand pieces of gold.
Today is the last day. Even Xiao Wenjun received the invitation. Mr. Xiao himself is considered a prominent figure in Lanling. Why didn't he receive it?
"Son, there is an invitation here. Father, will you come with me?" Xiao Wenhe couldn't wait any longer. Since his father's tone had relaxed, there was no room for him to shirk.
"Very good!" Mr. Xiao was overjoyed. He might be able to make friends with the host Chen family during the banquet. If he could find an opportunity to deal with Xiao Wenjun, he could kill two birds with one stone.
It was a rare occasion for father and son to relive their father-son affection, and they talked for a long time in the private room.
In the end, it was agreed that when the banquet was at its most lively, she would accuse Xiao Wenjun of being unruly, even though she was still engaged, and dared to enter an unmarried man's house at night.
Little did they know that Ming Xiu had heard all the contents of their plan...
Qinglan Courtyard of Prince Xiao's Mansion.
"Princess, Mr. Mingxiu just said that the Third Master and Young Master Wenhe want to harm you at the banquet. Are you still going?" Chunxia asked worriedly.
"Go! There's no reason not to leave the situation that was set up just for him!" Xiao Wenjun smiled with an unfathomable expression on his face.
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When Mr. Xiao and his son's carriage drove to Wenyuan Villa, it was already evening, and the palace looked even more magnificent under the setting sun. The green tiles and red walls were dizzy under the refraction of the sun.
They are just a pair of lions that guard the house at the gate to ward off evil spirits. They are majestic, well-known, and priceless!
This palace has not been open to the public for many years. It is extremely rare to be able to come in today!
As long as he can make good friends with the Chen family tonight, he will not be afraid that the treasure in his hand will go nowhere! Perhaps, after tonight, he will be a guest here, Mr. Xiao was fascinated by the thought.
Mr. Xiao and his son got off the carriage and walked in, admiring the rare scenery. Everywhere they looked, people were dazzled.
The palace covers an area of nearly forty acres, surrounded by red walls, and the courtyard buildings are magnificent. The front hall has a high roof, flying eaves and exquisite carvings. The roofs are all covered with glazed tiles, and the floors are paved with smooth marble, which shows how luxurious it is!
The decoration of the apse is more elegant, with pavilions, pavilions, small bridges, flowing water, and rockeries. The scenery changes with each step. There are peach blossoms in spring, lotus in summer, egrets in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter. The scenery is different throughout the year, but
All are extremely beautiful.
Xiao Wenjun then arrived at Wenyuan Villa and greeted Mingyuan, who was dressed as the young master of the Chen family, and nodded with He Hong and Xiao Tao, who were dressed as servants.
With Chun Xia in mind, he sat down at the main table unceremoniously without looking at Mr. Xiao and his son at the guest table.
The game has been completed and Mr. Xiao has arrived!
This game was Xiao Wenjun's specially set up for Mr. Xiao to kill the pig. In order to get him to take the bait, he rented the palace, renovated it, spread the news, held a feast, and invested hundreds of thousands of taels, just to kill Mr. Xiao.