Chapter 344: Fighting Back (1/2)
Chapter 344: Fighting Back
Translator: Pika
When he saw Chu Chuyan’s group arrive, Xie Yi’s frown instantly turned into a suished niece, I have only just returned, and heard that you were looking for ht have already left”
Zu An shook his head These fellas were all incredibly crafty He had clearly been home all this time He had refused to h nothing had happened
Chu Chuyan was clearly used to such things Her sreets Uncle Xie”
“It’s not great being your uncle right now,” Xie Yi sighed This girl hadn’t addressed him in his official capacity as City Lord, but had addressed him as uncle She clearly wished to speak with hih idea of why you are here Your Chu clan has really gotten into big trouble this tiirl Chu Zhongtian clearly wasn’t thinking straight Why did you agree to this as well?”
Chu Chuyan said gloos are easier said than done The illicit salt business was running rampant With the state of our expenses, the Chu clan was unable to make ends meet When the salt permits were stolen, ere left with no choice Other clans have always done this over the years, and it has beco would enforce things so earnestly”
Many who operated salt businesses had run out of salt permits before If they had adhered strictly to the rules, the costs of selling salt would have risen her, and nobody would have been able to purchase any for consumption
That hy the clans involved in the trade had tacitly agreed to overlook the use of some advance salt perood terms with the Chu clan, and all parties had coexisted hartian was head of the clan Who could have expected Sang Hong to h it is an unwritten custom, once you oppose the court, you et”
Chu Chuyan’s voice was sullen “We know that this is a troublesome matter That is e need to ask Uncle Xie for your assistance”
Xie Yi snificant City Lord Governor Sang ison the emperor’s orders I can’t do much to help, even if I wanted to”
Chu Chuyan’s face darkened, and she becah I cannot do anything, there is someone who can”
Chu Chuyan maintained her silence Xie Yi had a san to pera at? “Who?”
Xie Yi didn’t explain himself “I believe my niece knows”
Chu Chuyan finally spoke up “Uncle, you are surely aware of the principles that our Chu clan has always held onto”
Xie Yi gave her a ful look “Sometimes, it really isn’t easy to ree price”
Chu Chuyan got up “I’ you today I hope uncle does not take offense”
Xie Yi rose to his feet ied her to stay “Child, why are you in such a hurry to leave?
“How about this? Since we share such a close relationshi+p, I’ll be ht words “I won’t advise you all to pick a side However, if your clan is willing to hand over a certain item, someone will naturally step forward to help you resolve this matter”
Chu Chuyan’s face became overcast The silence stretched out, before she finally said, “I will carefully consider this later”
Xie Yi’s eyes brightened It was good that she hadn’t refused him on the spot “That’s to be expected It’s not a small matter You can discuss this with the rest of our clan members as well”
When the two of them left the Xie Estate, Zu An couldn’t hold back his curiosity any longer “What the heck was City Lord Xie talking about?”
He had deduced fro the Qi After Chu Chuyan had refused, he proposed soure out what this second thing was at all