The most powerful patriarch in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 29

"Brother Qiongbiao, I didn't expect that you could invite Miss Shui Tuan'er here too. You really have a heart." Before getting into the carriage, Lu Changle said to Fan Sanpao with a look of emotion on his face.

Shui Tuan'er is the oiran of Quanzhou Jinyueyuan. He usually sets up tea seats to play the piano and chat with those literati and nobles. He doesn't take guests easily.

Fan Sanpa spent a lot of money to invite her from Quanzhou to Changle County.

In the end, it was cheaper for Lu Changle.

"Hahaha, whoever makes Fan lose in the poetry competition, I'm willing to bet and admit defeat, as long as Mr. Lu is satisfied." Fan San said without changing his face.

Lu Changle was courteous for a while, and then sat in the carriage and drove away contentedly.

Seeing Lu Changle's carriage go far away, Fan San pouted a smile on his face and slowly messaged,

There was also a hint of sullenness in his eyes.

After thinking about it, he got into the carriage and came to Mr. Wen's secluded house again.

Still through the bead curtain, Fan Sanbo greeted respectfully: "Mr. Wen, how have you been recently?"

"Intentional" Mr. Wen said slowly.

Fan Sanbo gritted his teeth, and said a little resentfully: "That Lu Changle not only has high eyesight, but also likes to pull up his pants and refuses to recognize people. He doesn't like ordinary looks at all. It's hard to find someone who catches his eye. At most, he only hangs two. Evening dinner, and then say there is no novelty, it's just a jerk."

Isn't it just drinking flower wine, making it like choosing a concubine.

In order to win over Lu Changle, over the past month or so, Fan Sanbo has been looking for beauties everywhere according to Lu Changle's preferences.
Obviously the young owner of Fan's firm, Fan Sanbo felt like he was living like a bustard,

That kind of stupid bustard who doesn't make money and pays back.

Sometimes I really want to beat up this brazen guy.

Mr. Wen's tone was calm: "Qiong Biao, do you know how many people there are in the Lu family in Fuzhou?"

"I have inquired with the householder, and the registered population exceeds 2000."

"There are many people with the surname Lu in Fujian, do you know?"

"Lu is a common surname in Fujian, estimated to be no less than 50"

"During the funeral of the old patriarch of the Lu clan in Fuzhou, did you know that there were many clan representatives going to worship?"

Fan San opened his mouth, unable to speak, and said with some shame: "Mr. Huiwen's words, I didn't pay attention."

"In seven days, when the Lu clan in Fuzhou didn't make much fanfare, a total of 37 clans sent representatives to pay homage. Among the top ten clans in Fujian, as many as seven came."

After a pause, Mr. Wen continued: "Give me a little more patience. As for beauties, the last thing we need is beauties."

Fan Sanbo's heart shuddered, and he couldn't help but say, "Mr. Wen, what do you mean, bring Lu Changle to Jiuchongtian?"

"Jiu Chongtian slows down for a while, and needs to observe again. By the way, have you checked his attitude?"

"Mr. Hui Wen's words, I have checked, Lu Changle is dissatisfied with the court. After Zheng Ergong forced the old patriarch to death, his dissatisfaction deepened. Once he drank too much, he even cursed at the court and the Zheng family, saying that he would rebel."

Mr. Wen nodded and said: "Very good, let's win over again, the time has come, we can test it, if he passes the test, take him to Jiuchongtian."

Fan San dialed in response, hesitated for a moment, and asked: "Mr. Wen, there is something I have to say. Lu Changle relied on his acquaintance with me, and he owed grain at the grain store many times in less than two months. , already owed six hundred shi on credit, you see"

"As long as he dares to ask for it, give it to him. After eating our food, he will have to pay back with his life," Mr. Wen said calmly.

Cannibals are soft-spoken and short-handed, the more Fuzhou Lu family gets, the greater the chance of using it for themselves.

Fan San dialed again.

When going out, Fan Sanbo gritted his teeth, and said with a look of displeasure: "I am a dignified young owner of Fan's firm, all of them are old bustards surnamed Lu, what a hell."

When Fan Sanbo was angry, Lu Jinqing from Xingping Village was also angry.

"Second uncle, I can't bear it any longer." Lu Jinqing came to the public room and said angrily to the second uncle who was settling accounts.

The second uncle put down his abacus and said casually, "What do you endure? Who told you to endure it?"

"Who else is there, the new patriarch Lu Changle."

"Jin Qing, why can't you bear the patriarch?" The second uncle glanced at Lu Jinqing and said expressionlessly.

Lu Jinqing noticed that the second uncle's tone was a little cold. It was obvious that questioning the patriarch was an outrageous thing.
After enduring it for so long, I couldn't care less, and said loudly: "The patriarch doesn't care about the family affairs, and runs out all day, going in and out of the fireworks land with those cheap merchants, second uncle, has your patriarch got a new nickname outside?"

"Oh, what new nickname?"

"Flower Picker" Lu Jinqing said angrily: "During this time, it is said that the oirans of brothels in several nearby counties have let the patriarch sleep all over, and everyone secretly calls him Flower Picker."

The old ancestor was wrong, Lu Changle is not the leader who can lead the Fuzhou Lu family to become stronger and bigger.

He is just a little clever, greedy and lustful prodigal son,
In the past, he was the one who defeated his own family, but now, as the patriarch, the one who lost was the Fuzhou Lu family.

Regardless, as the head of the fifth house, even the patriarch, Lu Jinqing had to speak out.

It is best for the clan elders to talk to Fangtou, and hold a meeting to directly replace Lu Changle, the incompetent patriarch.

The second uncle chuckled, and said disapprovingly: "Flower Picker, this nickname is quite appropriate. If a man is not flirtatious, a young man is in vain, and the head of the patriarch is also considered a blessing."

Lu Jinqing was anxious, and said straight to the point: "Second Uncle, Lu Changle is greedy for money and lustful, and has no business. As a landlord, I don't think he is suitable to be the patriarch."

Who doesn't flirt with a young man, Lu Changle is a young man, and he has another identity as the patriarch.

Knowing that the second uncle admired Lu Changle very much, for the future of the Lu clan, Lu Jinqing simply made the matter clear.

The second uncle shook his head and said, "To dismiss the patriarch, you need a reason. What is the reason?"

"As the head of the clan, using the clan's money to find flowers and ask willows, the influence will be corrupted." Lu Jinqing gave the first reason without thinking.

Not to mention affecting the reputation of the Lu family, it is also hated by others.

Lu Jinqing asked himself that at this age, he had only been to brothels three times, and he would not even be willing to give up a red card, let alone an oiran.

So annoying.

"The patriarch just went to socialize and told some old guys, but he didn't take a penny from the public house." The second uncle said fairly.

What?How many counties can sleep with oirans without taking money from the public house?
Seeing Lu Jinqing's disbelief, the second uncle said unhurriedly: "The expenses of the public housing are all recorded. If you don't believe me, you can go to the account book."

Lu Jinqing asked suspiciously: "Second Uncle, the account is correct, is the money still in the bank?"

The accounts are correct, the money is gone, what is the use.

The second uncle patted Lu Jinqing on the shoulder and said, "Jin Qing, I know what you want to say, don't worry, the patriarch didn't embezzle a penny from the public house except for necessary expenses."

"It can't be changed out of thin air." Lu Jinqing said in a low voice: "The patriarch suddenly bought so much meat and grain, what price?"

Eating, drinking and having fun will definitely cost money, not to mention sleeping in the courtesan. Is the money coming from purchasing money?

That's right, I heard that the patriarch is very close to the young owner of Fan's firm,

Meat and food are purchased from shops under the name of Fan's Commercial Bank, and they are likely to receive kickbacks.

(End of this chapter)