After feeding the exiled criminals, she was forced to reveal herself

Chapter 329: He's in the way

Young Master Han, who has traveled far and wide over the years and has gained a lot of experience, finally came across something that made him happy. He was thinking about how to roast the meat in front of him to make it smell delicious!

"Why did those doctors look for Xiong Jiushan?"

Xie Yuchuan lowered his head to add firewood, gathered his blankets to protect him from the cold, and said calmly, "I've been eyeing the antipyretic medicine given by the family god."

"Wow, that's quite courageous."

Xie Yuchuan nodded.

Han Qiguang knew him quite well, and when he heard that he didn't react much, he couldn't help but sprinkle some salt on him and turned to look at him.

"Do you have a connection?"

After Xie Yuchuan finished adding firewood, he put his arms on his legs, clasped his hands, and looked up at Han Qiguang, "Is there a family with the surname Yu in Yucheng?"

"Yes!" Han Qiguang said without thinking, turned around and reached out to "steal" a dagger from the bandage on Xie Yuchuan's ankle, cut the pork on the grill a few times, wiped it casually and hid it behind his back, which earned a cold look from Xie Yuchuan, but he reluctantly stuffed it back into his hand, and Xie Yuchuan's eyes then became kind.

Han Qiguang stared at the sizzling roast pork. "The Yu family in the east of the city is the leader of Yucheng's business. On the surface, they are engaged in the grain, restaurant and silk business. In secret, they help the government manage the salt and iron business in several places in Qingzhou. The man who is promoted in Qingzhou is his uncle from the same clan. He is the head of the Yu family. He does not act ostentatiously. He is like an old fox, simple-minded on the outside but smart on the inside. He does not offend anyone and does not bully anyone. He only bullies those who block his way to wealth."

Xie Yuchuan took a handful of spices from his hand, sprinkled them on the pork, clapped his hands, and asked again.

"The Yu family has a clinic?"

"Maybe. He has a wide business."

Han Qiguang straightened his back and chatted, "There are four families in Yucheng that are more prestigious. The Yu family has people in the palace and in the court, both civil officials and military officials, and they all have some connections. As for their positions, I once had someone check it out. They are not too high, but they have a large family and many people!"

Xie Yuchuan sneered, "What's the use of having more people? Talent is the most important thing."

Han Qiguang rolled his eyes at him and said, "Do you think everyone is like the people in your Xie family, who can become successful just by having a child that has to go through a lot of hardships?"

He sniffed something new and unfamiliar and asked, "What is this red thing?"

"chili."

"Can you let it go?"

"Yes, it's delicious."

Han Qiguang couldn't stand hearing the word "delicious". As long as he heard that it was delicious, he would get more of it from Xie Yuchuan in the future.

He sprinkled some chili pepper on it, and the smoke blew towards him and covered his face.

But it didn't take long for the fragrance to come out!
"Oh my, it smells so good!"

He happily fanned the smoke in front of him, and after the smoke dissipated, he continued chatting: "Don't worry about how many talents they have. In Yucheng, if the Yu family says they are second, the other three families dare not say they are first."

"Well, go on."

Han Qiguang pointed to the ground and said, "I've been to Yucheng before. At that time, you were staying at this family. The Tian family? They were also a well-known family in Yucheng."

"Oh?" Xie Yuchuan raised his eyes to look at him.

Han Qiguang said, "It was a few years ago. It should have been in trouble in the past two years. I came back this time and wandered around the city under the pseudonym Boss Qi. On the one hand, I came to purchase supplies so that we can look more relaxed on the road later. On the other hand, I also came to inquire about the business. The Tian family is in trouble and has offended Qinglong Village."

"Because you won't give in?"

"Those are just superficial contradictions. If any family dares to surrender openly to a gang of bandits in Qinglong Village, the government will be unhappy and will confiscate their property for the serious crime of colluding with bandits. The Tian family has been holding on to the reputation of being an enemy of Wan Lichun's gang, and has only survived until now."

"Why is that?"

"For the Tian family's mountain."

Xie Yuchuan reacted quickly, "Is there something in the Tian family's mountain?"

"Yes, there is a mine." Xie Yuchuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "No wonder."

Han Qiguang looked at the lighted house of Xiong Jiushan in the distance and said, "From what I see from Old Xiong, the eldest daughter of the Tian family didn't tell him the truth at all."

"What mine?"

Han Qiguang shook his head. "It could be iron ore."

Xie Yuchuan frowned, "The Tian family can't keep this thing."

"I think so too." He kicked a piece of wood into the fire, "The Tian family can't defend it, and the Yu family can't defend it either, but!" He looked up at Xie Yuchuan and smiled, "If someone in the palace wants to defend it, it's hard to say. Now is a time of trouble."

Xie Yuchuan frowned even deeper.

Han Qiguang leaned over and turned the grill, then sat back down.

"The eldest son of the Tian family is away, and the family is supported by Tian Su'e. The former magistrate of Yucheng County was from a prominent family in Tanzhou, and he had some support in the court. The Tian family originally wanted to use the former magistrate as a tool to pass on this hot potato, but they never thought that the man had already been bribed by the Yu family, and they were about to destroy the family, so they took on the responsibility in a rage."

"The Tian family doesn't want to hand it over anymore."

"At this critical moment, how could they dare to hand it over? The land deed is like a life-saving talisman, just like the tablet of the gods in your house. It can save your life at the critical moment."

"But keeping it in your hands for too long is not good either. Not reporting it is also a serious crime."

Han Qiguang was amused. "So, the Yu family is keeping a close eye on them, suppressing their business, and setting traps for them several times in a row. I think the Tian family's assets are almost gone, and even reporting to the county magistrate won't work."

"Originally, according to the Yu family's idea, the Tian family should have been captured long ago, but at that time, the eldest young master of the Tian family saved someone while selling goods outside."

"Maybe. The Tian family's luck has not yet run out. When it was in the most dangerous time, the people who were rescued brought their troops to thank the Tian family. Suddenly, Yucheng became much quieter."

Seeing that the pork was almost cooked, Han Qiguang happily walked forward to tear off a piece to taste it, and then made a satisfied sound.

"Hmm - it's really good! Just this smell, it's so fragrant that it makes me dizzy!"

Xie Yuchuan thought about it and said, "The Yu family dare not act rashly."

"That's not true! He became obedient all of a sudden. We had to investigate his background for a long time, but before we could find out the truth, he took office in Qingzhou Prefecture. Look, he is the commander of Qingzhou, just like Wang Chong, in charge of a place."

When Xie Yuchuan heard this, he was stunned for a moment, but soon nodded, "No wonder Qingzhou has been slow to eliminate bandits."

Han Qiguang chewed the delicious barbecue and nodded: "Everyone is arguing in the palace. The people below dare not act rashly. They are all arguing. It depends on which trend will prevail at any time."

Xie Yuchuan nodded.

"The original Yucheng County Magistrate was transferred. He should have been sent to prison, but the Yu family was strong and saved him. He was demoted and sent back safely, and died of illness on the way."

These words sounded very ordinary coming from Han Qiguang's mouth.

But Xie Yuchuan could understand the meaning.

"This new guy?"

Han Qiguang was amused. "Speaking of this county magistrate, he is really interesting. He was born in a poor family and has no backers, but he has a good handwriting and is famous under Xiahou Jie. He is a young man who is devoted to the court. You know, right? He is just a stubborn scholar."

"Ah."

Han Qiguang sighed: "The emperor of Daliang is not a good person himself. He just likes to look at scholars like Feng Chen. In a den of foxes, a little white rabbit suddenly appeared. Isn't he just watching for fun?"

"The Yu family won't move him?"

"Don't move. There is a princess who is about to reach the age of marriage. Xiahou Jie is raising a son-in-law in advance. The palace has passed the word. Who can really touch him? At most, it's disgusting."

"They all think he's in the way. He's ambitious."

(End of this chapter)