The next day.
The news of the Marquis Yong 'an sending six servants to the capital office for investigation spread like wildfire, causing quite a stir in Chang' an.
Many people did not understand why the usually easy-going Li Zexuan would suddenly make things difficult for a group of servants. This was against the rules!
But there were some who had ulterior motives. When they thought of what they had done recently, their hearts sank. Those with backgrounds quickly destroyed the evidence and cut ties with Li Zexuan. Those without backgrounds planned to quickly liquidate the restaurants under their names, pack up their valuables, and flee Chang 'an before Li Zexuan came looking for them.
However, no one noticed that Han Yuxi had brought a few servants and maids back to the Han Manor under the escort of Pang Feiji!
"Sigh! What should we do now! The Marquis Yong 'an is now in the royal court, and the military officers in Chang' an are all familiar with him. If he really wants to investigate, it won't be long before he finds me! This is bad! "
In Yunlai Restaurant, Wuzhu Liuhui sat on the couch with a frown and sighed. Obviously, he had also heard about the Li Residence sending servants to the capital office last night.
"Old Master, you don't have to worry too much. You didn't show up from the start. No matter how powerful the Marquis Yong 'an is, he won't find you in a short time!"
Huji Yingxue consoled.
Wuzhu Liuhui shook his head and sighed, "This is a matter of time. Just because he didn't find out now doesn't mean he won't find out in the future! I have to consider moving the restaurant to another state capital! What's hateful is that after all our efforts, not only did we not get the bean sprout recipe, we even offended the Marquis Yong 'an! Sigh! "
"Old Master, Madam, the maid from the Marquis Residence called Lian 'er is here again!"
At this moment, a woman in a long dress walked in and bowed.
This Han Chinese woman was Ling Meng who had come in contact with Lian 'er!
A trace of panic appeared on Wuzhu Liuhui's face. He subconsciously thought that Lian 'er had brought the Marquis Residence's guards to capture him!
Huji Yingxue was rather calm. She turned and asked, "Is she alone?"
Ling Meng replied, "In reply to Madam, she came alone and is currently at the teahouse next door. She said that she has something important to discuss with this servant!"
Snow Huji's eyes lit up as she said excitedly, "Old Master, this maidservant might have thought it through. As long as we get the secret formula from her, we can leave Chang 'an immediately and head to other counties. We can still make a fortune!"
Wuzhu Liuchu closed his eyes and thought for a while, then said, "Alright! Ling Meng, go and get in touch with that maid again. You must get the bean sprout recipe! Since we've offended the Marquis of Eternal Peace, then we can't return empty-handed! "
"Yes, Master!"
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"A thousand strings of cash? Miss Lian 'er, are you joking with me? "
A quarter of an hour later, in a teahouse not far from the Cloud Gathering Wine Shop, Ling Meng heard Lian 'er's request. She couldn't help but stare at Lian' er as if she was looking at a madwoman.
"I'm not joking!"
Lian 'er frowned and said, "Elder Sister, think about it. This bean sprout can bring my Young Master close to 200 strings of cash every day. If you get it, then it won't be long before you have tens of thousands of strings of cash. I took the risk to come and tell on you. Isn't it reasonable for me to take a thousand strings of cash?
Besides, Elder Sister, you should have heard about it, right? My Young Master sent all six servants who might have leaked the secret to the authorities yesterday. Fortunately, I came out to buy the medicine that day with Young Madam's permission. Otherwise, Young Master would definitely suspect me! But I definitely don't dare to stay in this Marquis' residence. I plan to sell the secret formula and then take the money to escape Chang 'an!
So if you want the secret formula, not only do you have to give me a thousand strings of cash, you have to give it all at once. I don't have the time to wait for you to verify the secret formula in Chang 'an City! Of course, if Elder Sister thinks it's too expensive, I can find other buyers! "
After saying that, Lian 'er actually turned to leave. It was obvious that she had nowhere else to go and was in a hurry to' cash out 'and leave the house.
"Hey! Miss Lian 'er, wait! "
Ling Meng was shocked and hurriedly said, "Elder Sister sympathizes with Miss Lian 'er's experience, but a thousand strings of cash is really too expensive. I'm afraid it's difficult for Elder Sister to make the decision alone. So, Miss Lian' er, please wait for a moment. I will discuss with my Lord … my husband before we make a decision ~!"
Lian 'er frowned and made a very difficult expression. After a while, she finally nodded and said, "Alright then! Elder Sister, hurry up. I must leave Chang 'an City today! "
"En en! Don't worry, Miss Lian 'er! Elder Sister will be back soon! "
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"A thousand strings of cash? This girl really dares to ask for an exorbitant price! "
Wuzhu Liuhui and Hu Ji, Snow Cherry, were actually in another wing of the teahouse. After Ling Meng reported Lian 'er's request to them, Hu Ji sneered and then looked at Wuzhu Liuhui and suggested, "Master, why don't we capture this girl and torture her. When the time comes, we don't have to be afraid that she won't tell us the secret formula!"
Wuzhu Liuhui's face darkened and he waved his hand and said, "This is not the time to complicate things. If things get out of hand, I'm afraid we won't even be able to leave Chang 'an City! Besides, this secret formula is indeed worth a thousand strings of cash! "
Hu Ji, Snow Cherry, could not help but say, "Master, what if the girl tells us a fake secret formula?"
Wuzhu Liuhui's eyes flashed with a cold light and he sneered, "Then if she's heartless, don't blame me for being unjust! But looking at her current situation, it's unlikely that she will come out to deceive others and cause more trouble for herself! Ling Meng, go and promise her that in the afternoon, you will send the money to her house. Hand over the money and the secret formula ~! "
Ling Meng bowed and said, "Yes, Master ~!"
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Similar scenes were happening in different parts of Chang 'an City today.
In the afternoon, around five in the afternoon.
The two servants and four maidservants that Li Zexuan "sent" out all returned with a "full load". On this trip, the six of them had "cheated" nearly eight thousand strings of cash because one of them, Wang Xiaogang, was secretly "invited" by the Cui Family. Towards his old enemy, Li Zexuan showed no mercy and directly asked Wang Xiaogang to ask for three thousand strings of cash!
The Cui Family's Duke hated Li Zexuan to the core and wanted to disgust him. Moreover, the income brought by the bean sprouts was indeed considerable. They could earn at least four to five thousand strings of cash in a month. Although the Cui Family had a large business, if four to five thousand strings of cash were to "fall on the ground", it was impossible for them not to pick it up!
The most important thing was that Wang Xiaogang was an actor. He even "acted" as the Duke, so he was able to "cheat" the Cui Family of three thousand strings of cash!
According to the information from the six servants, Li Zexuan immediately asked Pang Feiji to secretly bring back the eight thousand strings of cash in a carriage from their houses.
At this point, the operation to clean up the "leakers" had finally come to an end! But the operation to punish the "leakers" had just begun!
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