Gu Qiang was only talking about Cheng Feng plundering people. In fact, there were quite a few vendors around here, so we couldn't just see him plundering a small amount from one person, but also from the whole street. His income exceeded one hundred taels in just one day, which was more than the profit of an ordinary tavern in one day.
Shen Siyin naturally knew that he was being taken advantage of, but at least he was doing harm to the people, so it was not a bad thing.
"Is this the show you want to show me today?"
Gu Qiang nodded, "This troupe's show is really good, isn't it?"
These are secret guards that Shen Qianshan has carefully cultivated for many years. If Shen Qianshan knew that he arranged for his secret guards to perform on the street, I don't know how distressed he would be.
"Gu Suran, I don't know what your purpose is, but you need to know one thing. It's not that I didn't discover the things you did before, but I think that as an ordinary businessman like you, even if you are It is impossible to compete with the royal family by blocking all the properties of the Gusu family. Therefore, in order to prevent the emperor from becoming suspicious of you, I have never told the emperor. If such a thing happens again next time, I will definitely not I will spare you mercy."
Gu Qiang asked her eldest brother and nodded. To be honest, she didn't actually need to use Shen Siyin anymore. After today's incident, Shen Zhongbai would definitely find her, and she could tell the story about the evidence she had collected. Shen Zhongbai, through his hands, electrocuted Gu Linjiang's power. For a period of time, it seemed that it was for Shen Zhongbai's own good. Shen Zhongbai would not refuse this kind offer.
After failing to pass, Shen Zhongbai tried to weaken the officials in Gu Linjiang's hands. After hearing about this incident, he took this opportunity to get angry again. Although Gu Linjiang was upset, after all, it was his own people who acted too ostentatiously, which caused the trouble. There is nothing I can do to explain such a thing.
"What's going on, Your Majesty? Is there anything bothering you in the court?"
Shen Qiangwei always knew how to get along with Shen Zhongbai. Except when she was sleeping, she would appear next to Shen Zhongbai from time to time. However, after a day or two, she suddenly declared that she was feeling unwell. Shen Zhongbai seemed to be dissatisfied with the situation in her body. It reminded him that he was a little addicted, but he had not realized that the addictive feeling came from Shen Qiangwei, so he had no defense against Shen Qiangwei.
"It's not Gu Linjiang. The official she promoted personally was causing trouble and bullying the market, and he was still receiving taxes for his position. He happened to be bumped into by Gu Suran and Si Yin when they were out playing. Si Yin was angry that he was bullying the weak, so he Let the people around you take action.”
"Is the Emperor worried about how to deal with this Jing Zhaoyin?"
"That's not true. I'm just a fourth-rank official. I can deal with him at any time if I want to. It's the matter of Gu Linjiang. Gu Linjiang's power in the court is getting stronger now. Previously, the son of Ma Wei, the Minister of Rites, collided. Gusu Liang is talking nonsense in the busy city again and defying the imperial power. This gives me an excellent opportunity to deal with this thorn in my side. Now it is I Jing Zhaoyin. If it were not for chance, I would not have been able to catch so many people. The handle…”
"Prime Minister Gu has been an official in the court for many years. It is normal for some officials to be trustworthy. But if this continues..." Shen Qiangwei deliberately only said half of the words. Since ancient times, women in the harem are not allowed to discuss political affairs. Although Shen Qiangwei often gave Shen Zhongbai some small suggestions, she still wouldn't get too involved. It was because of this that Shen Zhongbai felt particularly at ease with Shen Qiangwei.
"If it were Qiang'er, how would you deal with it?"
Shen Qiangwei is the best at observing words and emotions, so she can naturally tell that there is a key figure in this matter twice. It seems that Gu Suran must also be involved. Otherwise, how could it really be such a coincidence
"I wonder if the emperor has discovered that one person has always existed in these two incidents? The young master of the Gusu family seems to know far more things than we do. If we can get any news from him, maybe it will be helpful to the emperor. What’s next will help.”
Shen Qiangwei doesn't know what Gu Suran wants to do now? Since he dares to show his face here now, it means that he is not resistant to these things. Maybe doing this now will help him.
The more anxious Shen Zhongbai is, the more he will ignore key issues. After Shen Qiangwei said this, he naturally realized the importance of Gu Suran, "This is true, if the first time I met this matter, it was because By coincidence, this time he deliberately took Si Yin to the downtown area in the north of the city, maybe because he wanted to hint something... "
Gu Qiang sent Shen Siyin off respectfully, but it seemed that such a thing could only be done once. Fortunately, the matter ended perfectly today. Otherwise, if it happens again, Shen Siyin would definitely be with him. I am afraid that even if I move out of Gusu Liang at that time, it may not have any effect.
"Zhuiyun, help me prepare a gift and send it to the palace immediately. Think of it as an apology to the princess." Gu Qiang naturally knew that what she did today was inappropriate, but she was always so unfair and unreasonable. The hint was still illegal after all, but if they had Shen Zhongbai's support, things would be completely different.
"Okay... But what gift should I give you?"
Zhuiyun's question obviously stopped Gu Qiang, "Gift..."
"I remember that Ah Liang seemed to have prepared some flower tea. He sent a jar to Princess Siyin, saying that the flowers and tea leaves were picked by the shopkeeper himself."
"By the way, is there still no news from Ah Liang?" In the blink of an eye, Gusu Liang had disappeared from him for five or six days. There was no news at all for such a long time. Did something really happen? Gu Qiang had to worry, because she knew almost nothing about this matter now, and even if she really wanted to help them, she was powerless.
"Not yet, but maybe at this time, no news is the best news."
As expected by Gu Qiang, Shen Zhongbai couldn't sit still for a long time, but Gu Qiang never expected that Shen Zhongbai got this idea from Shen Qiangwei's mouth.
When he received Shen Zhongbai's announcement to let him enter the palace, Zhuiyun's expression became obviously defensive. He didn't know that Gu Qiang had already arranged everything, and Gu Qiang was not ready to tell him yet. There was still a certain risk in this matter. If one less person knows, maybe one less person will be implicated.
Gu Qiang patted Zhuiyun on the shoulder, "It's okay, just get out of the way. I'll be back soon."
After entering the palace so many times, Gu Qiang is the most confident this time. After all, no matter what the situation is, he will probably not deviate from his original vision. Even if Shen Zhongbai has some doubts about himself this time, he will never be so It's easy to attack yourself.
After all, he wanted to get rid of Gu Linjiang first, and he couldn't do it without his help for the time being.
Gu Qiang followed the young eunuch into the palace, but never said a word until she entered Shen Zhongbai's study, knelt down and saluted Shen Zhongbai, "Gu Su Ran, a commoner, see the emperor."
"I heard that you took the princess to the north of the city yesterday? Did you almost get the princess injured?" Shen Zhongbai looked at the person kneeling in front of him with a straight face, "Do you know what happens if something goes wrong with the princess? , what will be the consequences?”
"The common people know that they are wrong, and they still ask the emperor to punish them."
"Putting aside this matter, if you can atone for your crime, I really hope I can consider sparing your life. Otherwise, if you take the princess and risk your life, it will definitely be a crime that implicates the nine clans."
After listening to Shen Zhongbai's words, Gu Qiang felt confident. It seemed that Shen Zhongbai still wanted to cooperate with him, at least to help him get rid of Gu Linjiang.
"Your Majesty, the common people don't know how to make meritorious deeds. Please make it clear, Your Majesty."
"At this point, you might as well confess frankly. If you met Ma Wei's son by chance the first time at the gate of the imperial city, did you do it intentionally this time? Let the princess come with you After experiencing this matter personally, you will know that it is impossible for me to just stand by and watch this matter."
"Your Majesty, it is common knowledge that Jing Zhaoyin is causing trouble and bullying the market. However, his immediate boss always confuses Sheng Ting. It is normal that the Emperor has not heard of this matter. It's just that he is a commoner. Businessmen, for such things, will be more sensitive and pay more attention, so they will notice these things. Of course, I don’t know Jing Zhaoyin, many middle and lower-rank officials in the court. If this goes on like this, I'm afraid it will affect the emperor's power."
"Oh? What does this mean?"
Shen Zhongbai has never paid attention to these small things, because he feels that these things will not affect him at all, and a small fuss can make them a little more honest. But now after hearing what Gu Suran said, he felt that A bit uneasy.
"The common people are just ordinary people and they dare not discuss political affairs."
"I pardon your innocence, please tell me quickly."
Gu Qiang seemed to hesitate for a moment, and then said what she wanted to say, "The common people are engaged in business. There are some things that may be more clear. These grassroots officials control most of the money in the hands of the people. , if anyone wants to take this opportunity to do something... "
Gu Qiang was not ready to finish her words. Sometimes, if she spoke a little more tactfully, she might be able to achieve her effect.
"You mean, someone wants to use these people to threaten my imperial power?"