Ruan Chengfeng hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "But that was before the new regulations were promulgated. Since the new regulations came out a few days ago, we are prohibited from soliciting customers on Anwen Street!"
He could also see that Li Qingqing seemed difficult to deal with.
However, since he came prepared today, he would not be able to retreat easily unless he achieved his goal.
What's more, there is a big force behind them. Even if Li Qingqing wants to stand up for Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company, he is not afraid at all.
"Then I dare to ask Shopkeeper Ruan, when was the ban on soliciting customers on Anwen Street promulgated, and which judicial agency signed the ban?"
Li Qingqing continued to ask.
"Of course it's the Department of Law!"
Ruan Chengfeng responded without thinking: "The Department of Law has the power to formulate any new laws. Is Master Li suspecting that this shopkeeper has fabricated this law?"
"That's not true!"
Li Qingqing shook his head and added: "But as far as I know, even if the Law Department formulates a new law, it will need to be reviewed by the empire's top brass. Only if it passes the review, a specific promulgation time will be determined!"
"Even if the empire's high-level officials pass the review, they will issue a notice to all the people in advance, or post notices everywhere, and it will not officially take effect until at least a month later!"
Having said this, Li Qingqing glanced at Ruan Chengfeng and said meaningfully: "According to what you just said, shopkeeper Ruan, the rule that carriage rental companies cannot go to Anwen Street to solicit customers should have been formulated a few days ago, right?"
"This this……"
Ruan Chengfeng was stunned for a moment.
He never expected that Li Qingqing was so eloquent and could render him speechless with just one word.
The most important point is that he had a guilty conscience to begin with.
Li Qingqing was right. Even if the Law Department wants to formulate new laws, they still need to be submitted to the empire's top officials for review.
Only if it passes the review can it be officially promulgated!
But even if the review is passed, notices will be issued in advance or notices will be posted everywhere.
Even if it is officially promulgated, in order to give the general public time to relax, it will usually take effect one month after it is promulgated.
And the new rule he used to threaten Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company was indeed enacted just a few days ago.
It hasn’t even been submitted to the empire’s high-level officials for review!
In this case, there is definitely no notice, let alone a formal promulgation.
Therefore, no matter how unwilling he is, he can't find a reason to refute.
"Master Li, I have a piece of advice, do you know whether to give it or not?"
Seemingly unwilling to give up, Ruan Chengfeng suddenly said meaningfully: "Master Di Yichundi of the Department of Law, I think Miss Li should know about it, right?"
"Master Di?"
Li Qingqing raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Master Di has always been upright in enforcing the law. Everyone in the imperial capital knows this, so naturally I have heard of it!"
"Since Master Li has heard about Master Di, you should be able to think of why the other carriage rental companies have not received the news about the new regulation of not soliciting customers on Anwen Street, but our Longxing carriage rental company has received it in advance!
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Ruan Chengfeng reminded meaningfully.
The implication could not be more obvious.
They were able to receive the news in advance because of their close relationship with Di Yichun, the Minister of Law.
Although Li Qingqing's status in the Imperial Master's Office is high, it is not comparable to Di Yichun, the Minister of Law.
If Li Qingqing still had some self-awareness, he should have retreated at this time and stop interfering in their affairs with the Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company.
However, instead of being frightened, Li Qingqing said with a faint smile: "Shopkeeper Ruan wants to say that your Longxing Carriage Rental Company secretly colluded with the Law Department and used your authority to harm your colleagues?"
As soon as these words came out, Ruan Chengfeng's expression suddenly changed.
"You, you're talking nonsense!"
He hurriedly denied: "I just know Di Shangshu from the Department of Law, so I got the news earlier than others. What is secret collusion? It's just empty talk. Don't slander us casually!"
Everyone at Zhengtu Carriage Rental, including Zhang Fan and Ma Qianli, burst into laughter.
At the same time, they admired Li Qingqing even more.
If it were them, facing Ruan Chengfeng's various difficulties, they would definitely have to defend passively, and then be driven to a dead end step by step by the opponent.
However, Li Qingqing, with just a few words, turned from passive to active, causing Ruan Chengfeng to fall into panic.
This sharp eloquence was an eye-opener for them.
"You may be cruel, but..."
Being laughed at by everyone, Ruan Chengfeng instantly became angry and said to Li Qingqing bitterly: "Behind the Department of Law is the Prince's Mansion. I hope Master Li knows who he is against!"
Hearing this, Li Qingqing frowned slightly.
She is indeed not afraid of the Department of Law.
After all, behind Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company, there is Ye Chen, a genius alchemist, backing him.
However, if the Prince's Mansion is behind the Department of Law, that would be a different matter.
The owner of the Prince's Mansion is the current eldest prince, Nangong Lie, and the first heir to the throne.
Once he ascends to the throne of God, he becomes the highest authority in the Yong'an Empire. He can decide anyone's fate with a single thought.
Therefore, if Longxing Carriage Rental Company is backed by the Prince's Mansion, it really needs to be carefully considered.
After all, no matter how high Ye Chen's status is, he cannot compete with the eldest prince Nangong Lie.
But after taking a look at Ruan Chengfeng's ugly face, she became furious again, "Shopkeeper Ruan, are you using the Prince's Palace to pressure me?"
"No, it's nothing. Master Li, don't get me wrong!"
Ruan Chengfeng said in a strange tone: "I just kindly reminded you that since Master Li is determined to stand up for Zhengtu Carriage Rental Company, I have nothing to say, so I'll take my leave!"
After that, he waved his hand and walked away with the people from Longxing Carriage Rental Company.
Li Qingqing didn't stop him, but his face looked a little ugly.
The reason why she didn't compromise just now was just because she couldn't stand the other party's bullying.
But deep down in her heart, she was still quite afraid.
"Don't worry, miss. The matter is over. How about we go and beg Mr. Ye!"
Zhang Fan said in time.
"Master Ye?"
Li Qingqing raised his eyebrows and said happily: "Okay, it is an honor for any alchemist to be interviewed by Master Ye. I'm just afraid that Master Ye doesn't want to see me."
"This... villain doesn't know!"
Zhang Fan shook his head and said awkwardly: "After all, the villain has only met Mr. Ye once, so he gave the villain these things and asked the villain to complete these things for him. As for whether Mr. Ye will meet Miss Li, Xiao
No one can guarantee it!"
Seeing the disappointment on Li Qingqing's face, he hurriedly added: "But don't worry, Master Li, you just helped us survive the crisis. As long as the villain makes this point clear, Master Ye will probably want to receive you at this point!"
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"Then thank you in advance, little brother Zhang!"