After the clan meeting was over, chaotic noises spread in all directions, like the ending of a movie. However, not many people could eat melon seeds, sigh about what had happened, and calmly go home. Next, everyone had enough things to do.
Usually, what everyone was most afraid of was these unprepared things. Previously, there had been a lot of predictions and arrangements, but when they revealed their trump cards, the whole situation developed in the opposite direction from what they had prepared. This was not often seen in previous business battles. When the sense of loss of working for a few months in vain and the shock of being completely disappointed after putting all their expectations together, the mental fatigue would create a huge burden. It would almost make people feel that everything they did was futile. However, the problem was that there were many things that had to be done.
The second and third branches had to find a way to suppress the negative effects of this matter. Those who had ridiculed the first branch would probably have to consider how to repair their relationship with the first branch. The old grandfather had to be busy comforting his two sons, Su Zhongkan and Su Yunfang, reconciling the thoughts of the other old brothers, and letting this matter pass as smoothly as possible.
As for the first branch, it was impossible for them to feel that the matter was settled just like that. Su Tan'er had to seize the opportunity to completely stabilize the position of the first branch, which had begun to waver in the past two months. She had to stabilize, appease, rope them in, and maximize her own benefits.
In addition, just like those people who had been persuaded by Su Zhongkan and Su Yunfang to jump out at the clan meeting, she had to make them feel at ease after a certain beating and punishment. Just like what Ning Yi had said, these people were not necessarily disloyal. Perhaps they just did not have confidence in Su Tan'er. These people were also capable, and it was not good to beat them too much. After this incident, it was possible that they would be more resolute than others in similar situations in the future.
Apart from these people in the family, the results of this clan meeting had also been spread out of the Su family bit by bit. It spread to many commercial forces in Jiangning City who were concerned about the outcome of the Su mansion, and then set off layers of waves. In the Moon Fragrance Restaurant, Xue Yan and the others were perhaps not the only ones who were dumbfounded. And in the Changyun Pavilion, when Pu Yangyi indirectly received the information transmitted from the Su Family during the quarrel, he also blankly stared blankly for a long time. He had never thought that this information, which was merely a casual understanding, would bring him such an enormous shock. Soon after, he told the still debating crowd about the series of events that had occurred in the cloth merchants in these past few months.
The Puyang family was the richest family in Jiangning, and their wealth was much greater than that of the Su family and the Wu Family. He was well-versed in business, and in the past, he had been close to Ning Yi on many occasions because he admired his talent. In the past few months, he had only been an audience, watching the various characters perform. As for Ning Yi's participation, he did not have much expectations from the beginning, and the subsequent developments were not out of his expectations. It was just that for such a talent to run into business and fail, his feelings were naturally somewhat complicated. He sighed, but in reality, he was also somewhat happy. His feelings were mostly similar to: You are very good at writing poems, and I also admire you, but in this aspect, I am much better, and you should not have participated.
Tonight, regarding the situation of the Su family, Puyang Yi was no different from the others. Of course, to him, this was not an important matter, and so he did not pay much attention to it. But when the news came, he was really shocked. Almost all the people in Jiangning who were concerned about this matter, and the certainty of several months, had completely fallen into vain. That kind of feeling was really indescribable.
Everyone had thought that he was an insignificant participant in this matter. In fact, he might not even be considered a participant. However, only at this moment did they realize that he was actually the center of this matter. Over the past few months, he had pulled the strings of the entire situation and moved it forward without anyone noticing …
The people present did not feel much about the matter of the Su family, and more than half of them did not even know. When Chen Lu wrote the poem "Ding Feng Li", Liu Qingdi's face turned red and white, and then he laughed and ridiculed him, saying that it was just the other party's self-consolation. No matter how good the poem was, it was useless. He talked about the matter of the Su family, and then both sides quarreled again, until Puyang Yi came out and said, "The Su family has just come out with a result …"
Then, everyone was really scared.
A series of actions that seemed to be unintentional at the beginning had become a careful calculation step by step. The forbearance and grievance in the eyes of the people over the past few months seemed to have another meaning. It was like the clouds were light and the wind was gentle, and it was a great plan, and the most beautiful turnaround. It was simply a scene that could only be seen in the historical novels. A group of scholars began to sigh after being stunned. On Liu Qingdi's side, he had no words to say at all. All kinds of attacks just now had become a big joke. The most important thing was that Ning Yi was not here at this time at all. He had just written a poem for a nine-year-old child. At this time, after being attacked by all kinds of attacks, it finally turned into a huge slap in the face, solidly hitting him.
The matter of the Su family came out, and this was only the first wave that had been set off in Jiangning that night. At present, no one knew how this wave would expand tomorrow, and how the comment of "Ten steps of calculation" from Xue Yan would be spread. As the person involved, it was impossible for Ning Yi to know that this night, someone would take the poem "Ding Feng Li" and come to have a cultural meeting, and that a group of scholars would also be involved in this wave.
At present, he was still relatively optimistic.
The fact that the Grand Dowager had mentioned him at the clan meeting made him feel a little helpless, but it would be too pretentious of him to say that he was really shocked and surprised by it. As the saying goes, "Old ginger is spicier." It was not surprising that Su Yu would make this move. It was a good chess move. If it were him, he would also make the same move. If Ning Yi had ambition, this move could make the whole Su family beware of him. If he had no ambition, it would be meaningless no matter how many people beware of him. At the same time, he could also become a bargaining chip behind Su Tan'er to scare others.
But he really had no ambition to speak of. Of course, the reason why he didn't care about it was that if one day he really wanted to do something, the Old Ancestor's arrangement was really meaningless to him. For someone who had the ability to break through the situation at any time, he naturally wouldn't care about such a small matter. It was reasonable for the Old Ancestor to think about the Su family. You couldn't expect people to be completely kind without reason. As long as you could make sure that most of the kindness was good, it would be enough.
At this moment, the waves were constantly spreading outside the Su family. For Ning Yi, the interior of the Su mansion no longer had anything to do. The three servant girls all had their own matters to attend to, and Su Tan'er had already left. Ning Yi didn't know what her plans were for tonight. But thinking about it, everything was on the right track. Su Tan'er wasn't much worse than him in handling the details, so there was no need for him to get involved.
After seeing off his wife, he strolled around the Su mansion for a while. He looked at the panicked atmosphere everywhere and the crying of children who had angered the adults and been beaten. He began to think about the recent chemical research and Takeshi's plan to expand the second branch.
After making the telescope, he explained the general principles and then went to trade with Old Kang for a few things to play with. With these finished products, such as gunpowder and the rockets and flintlocks that the military was researching, they could be improved and used for self-defense. In addition, considering that there was going to be a war soon, the telescope would also be of some help to the Wu dynasty's army. It could be considered as doing his part for a peaceful life. Old Kang was probably still studying it carefully.
As for Takeshi, he was preparing to open the second branch after the alcohol ban was lifted. According to his current estimates, the alcohol ban would most likely be lifted before the New Year. At that time, he could also put in high-alcohol alcohol and create some gimmicks.
In fact, he was thinking more about Lv Liangshan. The telescope, alcohol, gunpowder, and guns hadn't been made yet, but it wouldn't be a problem to improve on the foundation of the current Wu dynasty. But for now, he was considering whether he should tell these things to Old Kang. The Wu dynasty's problem actually wasn't with the armaments, but with the basic incompetence of the army. When the Jin army fought the Liao army, 20,000 could defeat 700,000, but when the Wu dynasty's army encountered the Liao army, they would tremble in fear. Everyone was human, and the main problem was the human heart. Even if the current assault rifles were improved to the point where they could be of practical use, it was hard to say whether it would be a blessing or a disaster for the army to be equipped with them.
He just wanted to experience the sense of accomplishment after the improvement. If he could get in touch with Lu Hongti in the future, he might as well get a batch of things for her. But he didn't know how long this process would take. After a few months, Lu Hongti should have returned to Lv Liangshan. He didn't know what she was like now.
Soon, Su Yunsong, who found him wandering around, came over to talk with him for a while. Then, this important person in charge of the first branch of the Su family also found to his surprise that this guy really didn't want to do anything about what was going to happen next. After learning from his daughter about Ning Yi's performance throughout the whole process and realizing this, Su Yunsong looked at him with a strange expression. He had thought that Ning Yi should be a crouching tiger in the first branch of the Su family. Although he didn't participate in too many things, he was not completely indifferent. He must have secretly helped Su Tan'er manage a lot of things, but now … there was no such person.
It was also in such an atmosphere that some existences that neither Su Tan'er nor Ning Yi had expected had their eyes on him silently. That was the reason why this night had become so complicated.
After talking with Su Yunsong, Ning Yi was ready to go back to his room to read and sort out all his understanding of modern firearms. Before he reached the small courtyard, a servant ran towards him. "Young Master, Sister Chan'er, she … was hurt by something over there. Second Miss is not here. Young Master, go and see …"
As soon as this was said, Ning Yi's expression changed. He followed the servant to the courtyard. The road here led to a side door of the Su Mansion. It was relatively quiet. Just as they were about to reach the side door, the servant lagged a little behind and put a knife against the back of Ning Yi. "Young Master, don't walk too fast. Listen to me."
The Wu Family had gone crazy … Ning Yi frowned. Although the possibility was not high, it seemed to be the only explanation at the moment. It was not far from the small courtyard where the carriage was parked at the side door. Ning Yi raised his hand. "Chan'er is not hurt?"
"We don't know who Sister Chan'er is, but … if you tell us, we don't mind hurting her a little."
Ning Yi nodded and smiled. "That's great."
*****
Outside the city, Ten Steps Slope.
"Why did you ask someone to assassinate my father?"
After Su Tan'er asked this question, Xi Junyu blinked and was stunned for a long time. He seemed to find it a little ridiculous. "Where did you … hear this from? How is that possible? "
"Admit it." Su Tan'er looked at him and then shook her head. "When I came here just now, I was thinking that Brother Jun Yu, you have always been very good at reading the situation, so I was thinking what you would say. When I was young, I learned a lot from you. At that time, I thought that Brother Jun Yu, you would be my lifelong mentor and helpful friend. I am very sad now. Because I am a woman, so you want to humiliate me like this? Xi Junyu! "
When she said the last two sentences, the coldness on Su Tan'er's body became obvious. She looked at the man in front of her and said each word with a pause.
"You … the imperial business messed up, and the clan meeting became like this today. I can understand your thoughts, but …" Xi Junyu paused. "Have you gone crazy from losing?"
"You are still thinking about this. Unfortunately, you have calculated it wrong … "Su Tan'er shook her head." I am now the head of the main branch. Second Uncle and Third Uncle have nothing to say. The results of today's clan meeting will shock everyone. It's a pity that you were not there just now … "
"How is that possible? The entire main branch is already at their wit's end. With so many people, can you turn the tables? The old master is on your side, and there is nothing you can do even if he forced you to … Didn't I think of a way for you? You have to admit that you screwed up. You … "Xi Junyu looked at Su Tan'er hesitantly. For a moment, he even felt that the woman in front of him was a little abnormal. Compared to the fact that she really knew something, this explanation was more reasonable. He looked at Guard Geng, and then at the tall and thin man holding the knife next to him.
"The Wu Family's cloth has faded." Su Tan'er tilted her head, waiting for Xi Junyu to digest the meaning of this sentence. "For the past few months, everyone has been in the police station. When Dad was assassinated, you made people believe that someone wanted to deal with the Su family. Grandpa went to work for a long time before things finally calmed down. You did it on purpose to make the Su family lower their guard at that time. With your ability, you can do a lot of things if you relax a little. You think you have the overall situation under control just because you are in the middle … "
While she was speaking, suddenly, two clanging sounds came from outside. It was the sound of weapons clashing, and then, voices suddenly rang out.
"They're coming!"
"Kill him!"
"Don't let them go!"
Amidst the chaos, Xi Junyu looked over. Su Tan 'er also tilted her head to take a look. It seemed like there were people trying to barge in, but they were discovered. An intense battle ensued, and the others fled.
"Your people?" Su Tan'er asked Xi Junyu. "They actually came to save you. Do you believe it now? They also thought that you couldn't get away with it. "
Xi Junyu turned his head and didn't speak. His eyes were filled with astonishment. He didn't understand how things had developed to this point.
"On the day of Dad's assassination, Husband and I were supposed to go to the porridge. Dad didn't plan to go. The assassin arranged to be there early in the morning and arranged so many excuses to ruin the reputation of the Su family. It can't be because he wanted to assassinate me, but he changed his mind to assassinate Dad at the last minute. There must be a mole. He knew that Dad would stop there when he came back. This mole must be someone who knows the Su family's situation very well, so he decided to assassinate Dad at that time. You guys were too smart for your own good. It was such a big mistake. When we lied to everyone that the Su family's yellow cloth was good, the mole would definitely believe it because he would see it with his own eyes … "
"Now that the Wu Family's cloth has faded, there's nothing they can do. They can only beg the Su family for the crime of deceiving the emperor. Wu Qilong could only say … I thought there was a mole in the Su family, but I didn't expect you to be the mastermind. What an amazing operation. You must be very proud of yourself, right? It's a pity that you're already in the station. This one is bigger than yours … "The sounds of fighting could be heard continuously from outside. Suddenly, there was another scream. There seemed to be more than one person rushing inside, but there were also many people lying in ambush near the courtyard. Su Tan 'er took out a few pieces of paper from her pocket." This is what Wu Chenghou signed. I made a copy. Do you want to take a look? "
Xi Junyu leaned against the back of the chair and listened to the fighting outside. He didn't look at the things on the table, but his expression was complicated. After a long while, he looked at Su Tan'er. "The crime of deceiving the emperor …" He knew the power that could be exerted if things went to this point. He didn't even need to look at the things on the table to guess. He just shook his head. "This wasn't done by you … You didn't reach this step …"
Su Tan'er was silent for a moment, then smiled faintly. That smile was gentle, and she answered softly.
"Yes, it wasn't me …"
*****
Su Mansion, near the side door.
Two figures followed the two people in front of them all the way and stopped here for a moment.
Because the figures in front also stopped. One of them was dressed like a servant, and the other walked in front. His left hand was wrapped in bandages, and at this time, he raised his hand.
"Lao Er has succeeded. Let Lao Si drive the carriage, we'll go out immediately."
"Okay … You have to watch Lao Er, don't let him hit too hard. He's just a weak scholar, it'll be hard to explain if he dies."
"I know."
The two figures in front of them began to walk forward. They also looked around and quickly followed. After a while, Lao Er and the scholar turned around the courtyard door in front. The road there was darker. When they also followed to the courtyard door, there was a bang in front of them, and a figure fell to the ground in front of them.
"Lao Er's temper …"
One of them cursed and quickly walked two steps. Then, both of them stood by the door.
Under the starlight, the outline of the scholar's figure was outlined. He stood there, tilting his head to look at the figure on the ground. His bandaged left hand waved a few times in the air, and his right hand held the servant's sharp knife. He scratched his head with some difficulty. He turned around, as if he wanted to pull the person on the ground to the side. Then, he turned back, saw the two figures by the door, and stood up.
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