The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 471 Qiu Liang's Information

The Xianyuan Restaurant on Ningrong Street can also be regarded as a time-honored restaurant with a history of 60 or [-] years.

Its original name was Xianheng Restaurant.After Emperor Yuanheng came to the throne today, in order to avoid taboo, the word "Heng" was changed to "Yuan".

However, the old local households still call Xianheng Restaurant in normal times.

Zhang Cai, the housekeeper of Rongguo Mansion, is a regular customer here.Every few days, he would come here for a few drinks.

In the past, they used to drink from small bowls, but after Yeduju produced high-grade wine, the wine was changed from small bowls to small wine cups.

Because of the appearance of high-alcohol wine, it also drove the hot sales of small wine cups.Wanjia Kiln made a fortune by making this kind of small wine cup.

Today's Gaojiu is mainly marketed by Hu's distillery, but there are two exceptions, that is, there are two wineries in Jia's mansion.

The family was originally run by Lian's second grandmother in Jia's mansion, and was later handed over to the mansion for management.

The other one is Yeduju Winery.

The wine used in Xianheng Tavern is from Yeduju Winery.

The reason why I use the wine from Yeduju Winery is because of its good reputation.

In addition to the consistent quality, it is also because it is the first high-alcohol brewery in Daedeok.It was the fourth master Min who was the first to burn high-quality alcohol in Yedujuli.

Just because of the reputation of Yeduju, many diners from other places make a special trip here to have a drink or two.

Almost every time he went to Xianyuan Restaurant, Zhang Cai was in a good mood.However, today's mood seems a little complicated.

Can't say it's bad, just a little panicked.

He attributed this to Jiao Da's death.

It is well known that Jiao Da is good at wine.The entire Jia Mansion and even Ningrong Street knew about it.People often saw him swearing at people after drinking, and even passed out on the side of the road drunk.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Jiao Da drank too much, stumbled into the river and drowned.

However, if there are injuries on the body, it is another matter.

This is bound to arouse suspicion from others.

As an agent of the Jinyi Army, Zhang Cai certainly knew what the Jinyi Army did.

However, he didn't know what Jinyi Army was doing with a slave like Jiao Da.

Now that Jiao Da is dead, he faintly feels that it may bring trouble to himself.

Just two days ago when meeting with his boss, he proposed to leave Jia's mansion.

Not only because of Jiao Da's affairs, but also because the Jia Mansion is different now.

Since Second Master Lian came back and left, Second Master Lian has gradually taken over the power of Jia's mansion, and his subordinates Jia Qiang, Jia Yun, Jia Zhi, Jia Ping and others have all become figures in Jia's mansion. .

These people are not as easy to fool as those masters before.

In the past, when Fourth Master Min was here, although he was ruthless and fierce, he didn't do anything to the housekeepers.

Now these masters are staring at the housekeeper all day long, making the housekeepers worry all day long.Fear of doing something wrong.

The boss had agreed and told Zhang Cai to leave.

In view of his achievements over the years, he will be promoted at least one level this time, and he will come to Zhili to seek an official position in the future, which can be regarded as a good start.

Thinking of this, Zhang Cai felt better.After finishing the wine, he left Xianyuan Restaurant in a daze.

On summer nights, the sky is still sultry.Even walking on the street, there is not much coolness.

It seemed that he drank a little too much, and Zhang Cai walked a little staggeringly.

There are no people on the street anymore, and I will return to the mansion soon.

At this moment, there was a sound of hoofbeats ahead, and three horses came.

When he got there, Zhang Cai suddenly felt a black shadow flashing in front of him.

He had some skills at first, so he wanted to dodge. At this moment, he felt a blow on the neck, and then he didn't know anything.

When Zhang Cai woke up, he found himself in a small temple, looked it over carefully, and found that he had been here before.It is the Town God's Temple not far from Jia's Mansion.

Under the dim light, two figures were shaking.

Zhang Cai recognized the two men.

"Second Master Lian, why did you bring me here?"

"Zhang Cai, you should know why we are looking for you. Tell me, who told you to do it?"

"Second Master Lian, I don't know what you're talking about? What did you tell me to say?"

"Zhang Cai, we've already found out about you, don't think you're doing it cleverly. Do you think we Jia's people are all vegetarians?"

"Zhang Cai, let's talk, it's done, I'll give you a happy one. We've found out who you connected with. Now you don't need to talk about anything else, just talk about your accomplices in the house."

Jia Qiang said coldly on the side.

"I have nothing to say, I want to find my ancestors, I have worked for the mansion for so many years, you can't treat me like this."

"Heh, you're pretty good at pretending, okay, it's fine if you don't say anything, Brother Qiang, let's see if Brother Yun has dug the hole yet?"

Jia Qiang turned around and walked out. At this moment, Zhang Cai suddenly jumped up and wanted to rush out to escape for his life.

Before he could rush out the door, Jia Lian kicked him and kicked him back.

"Zhang Cai, do you know how many Tatars I have killed in North Wendura? You still want to escape from my hand after these two actions?"

"Second Master Lian, I'll say it, I'll say it."

Zhang Cai became wilted all of a sudden.

"Who is your partner?"

"Liu Guifu."

"anything else?"

"The old lady in the kitchen is from Wu Fugui's family."

"Okay, you can go on your way with peace of mind."

Jia Lian stretched out his hand and pinched Zhang Cai's neck.

Zhang Cai wanted to struggle, but he couldn't move.

After a while, he collapsed to the ground.

Jia Qiang came back, picked up Zhang Cai, and came not far behind the Temple of the City God.

Jia Yun had already dug a hole here, Jia Qiang threw Zhang Cai into the hole, and Jia Yun filled the hole with soil.After a while, the hole was filled.

"Second Uncle Lian, what should we do next?"

Jia Qiang asked.

"Go to Qiu Liang tomorrow and tell me that I want to see him."

"it is good."

"Brother Yun, Zhang Cai and two accomplices are in the mansion. After a while, I will send them an errand to work for them outside."

"Understood, Second Uncle Lian. Whoever wants to fight against our Jia family, Zhang Cai will be his end. I haven't killed anyone for a long time, and my hands are really itchy."

"Hmph, I thought Chief Min was not at home, so I wanted to think about Jia's residence, and us."

After Jia Qiang finished speaking, she checked the inside and outside of the Town God's Temple, and seeing that there was nothing missing, they left as if nothing had happened.

In a small tavern at the innermost part of Lion Alley in Xicheng, the lights were dimly lit at this time.

The diners at several tables tonight have already left, and there is only one person left, sitting in the private room.

It is said to be a private room, but in fact there is no elegance at all, it is just surrounded by screens.

Qiu Liang is sitting here right now.

It is summer now, and Qiu Liang is very busy.

In addition to normal official duties, most of his energy is spent on business.

Every summer is the season when the orange business that he and Grandma Zhu of Rongguo Mansion are in partnership with is at its peak.

In the past two years, Qiu Liang has made a lot of money by relying on this business.Until now, his business is the only one in the entire imperial capital.

Every once in a while, there will be an imitation orange on the market.

As always, it didn't take long for the copycats to disappear.

There is only one reason, that is, the oranges of other people's oranges always sink to the bottom, but they cannot always float like him.

The orange business has brought Qiu Liang the two most direct benefits, that is, promotion and fortune.

The money earned by Lili Orange has become the most important income of the Qiu family since last year.

Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, and the eldest brother who took over the family business now value him very much, and now they all ask for his opinions on major family matters.

Now, Qiu Liang has become the most important core figure in the family.There are important occasions at home, he always sits in the main position.

If you have money in your hands, you can have a breeze in your official business and don't need to collect those black money.

Just this spring, his boss was impeached by the censor and sent to prison for taking money from others and committing corruption.So he was promoted from deputy commander to commander.

He knew that all of this came from his friend Jia Min.

If Jia Min hadn't provided him with this source of income, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Therefore, when Jia Lian came to him a few days ago, he couldn't refuse Jia Lian's request.

Jia Lian is here.

"Second brother Lian, please sit down, brother has been waiting for a long time"

"Oh? Brother Qiu, am I late?"

"No, I came early. I have nothing to do today, so I came earlier. Xiao Er, serve the food."

Qiu Liang yelled loudly, and after a while, the dishes came out.

"Come on, Second Brother Lian, let's talk while eating, brother first offer a cup to Second Brother Lian."

"Okay, thank you Brother Qiu."

The two clinked a glass and drank it down.

"I've already figured out a rough idea of ​​the matter. Jiao Da died in Daheimen Prison."

"Jin Yijun's prison? Who did it?"

"Zhang Wen, he has a younger brother named Zhang Cai who works as a housekeeper in your residence."

"That's no wonder. Why did they arrest Jiao Da? Jiao Da is just a slave."

"This matter is also a secret at Daheimen, and it is very tight-lipped. Xie Kun personally ran the errand. Zhang Wen was just running errands for him."

"Xie Kun's errand?"

Jia Lian was a little surprised.

Although Jia Lian had never dealt with Xie Kun, he was still clear about his name and what he did.

Xie Kun personally ran Jiao Da's errand, but it was no small matter.

Although Jiao Da had rescued Ning Guogong in his early years, he was just a slave after all. Xie Kun's goal must not be Jiao Da.

"It is said that 20 years ago, Jiao Da carried a baby girl from the house of Prince Chengyi, the deposed king. I only found out about this, and that person didn't know anything else."

"Prince Sincerity, didn't you already have all the families cut off? How could you have something to do with Jiao Da?"

"That's all the news. It is said that Jiao Da was a man, and he said he would die. In the end, he wanted to die and attacked Xie Kun, only to be killed by Zhang Wen."

"Okay, thank you Brother Qiu."

"Second Brother Lian, you are welcome, we are all brothers. Qiu has today, and I still want to thank Brother Min. Do you have any news about Brother Min?"

"Fourth brother Min is now going north from Bukui to do some business."

"Oh, it's a pity that brother Min is a great talent. Now the emperor has finally come to his senses and allowed him to go to the clan mansion. Unfortunately, brother Min has left. Many people feel sorry for him."

"That Zongren Mansion is not a good job. The fourth brother Min went there, and I'm afraid it will be unpredictable."

"I have a different opinion from others. The more difficult the job is, the more capable Brother Min will be. Isn't Bu Kui the best example?"

"Brother Qiu, I love to hear that. Speaking of Bu Kui, now every time I think of it, I still feel a sense of pride. Those were truly extraordinary years. Come, Brother Qiu, let's drink for Bu Kui's years!"

The two touched each other and drank it down.

"One more thing."

"Second Brother Lian, please tell me."

"Where do Zhang Wen and Xie Kun usually like to go?"

(End of this chapter)