The world outside the window is very wonderful. The autumn in Bianjing is colorful. The colors are richer than the colors that the people of the Song Dynasty could create. The people of the Song Dynasty called it "made in heaven".

Although the trees planted in Bianjing City are nothing but ginkgo, maple, cotinus, five-pointed maple, metasequoia, betel nut, camphor, osmanthus, magnolia, tulip tree, mango tree, nanmu, green peach, cherry blossom, involucrata, catalpa, seven

Leaf trees, etc. are far less abundant than those outside the mountains and fields, but the autumn colors of Bianjing that can be created are wonderful enough.

Red, orange, blue, green, blue and purple, as if God had drawn them with a colorful pen.

Lu Yining, however, sat indoors and refused to go out.

It’s not that I’m trapped in a shabby room and feel sorry for myself, but I’m constantly searching my guts to find a solution to my predicament.

Lu Yining actually doesn't have much desire for power, but she knows very well that in order to survive in this world, she must hold on to something, so she doesn't want to let go of this inner treasure easily.

Some people might say that as long as she surrenders to Empress Cao, wouldn't she be able to stay?

It's not that simple.

Interest groups have their own characteristics of involution.

There are also many factions in the interest groups controlled by Queen Cao.

A little bit, there are internal and external differences.

For example, Queen Cao herself had a faction of eunuch Zhang Maoze and maid Huan'er.

They looked down upon Empress Cao, but in front of the servants and servants they managed, they were extremely powerful, and each had a large number of people who relied on them for survival.

And these are the slaves and maids closest to Empress Cao herself.

There are more factions in the family of Cao Guozhang, a foreign relative. Cao Qi is the father of Empress Cao, and he has a group of shopkeepers who help him manage the family business.

Cao Qi's brothers also have their own affairs, and the subordinates also have their own affairs, helping them manage many industries.

And these are all the foundation of the interest group of Queen Cao, a relative. Queen Cao needs to constantly balance the distribution of interests in order to get the people below to help her maintain her power wholeheartedly.

Lu Yining was not a member of Empress Cao's family, so even if she leaned over, she could not stop the others from peeking into the inner vault.

Some people say that the revenue of the Neizangku is controlled by Empress Cao, and there is no need for Empress Cao to switch from her left hand to her right hand.

But even if this left hand turns to the right hand, I don't know how many servants' interests can be balanced.

Therefore, this change is not useless, but in line with the interests of Queen Cao's interest group.

Lu Yining thought of many ways, but could not really resist the pressure from Empress Cao. Unless she used the remaining friendship between her late mother and grandmother to coerce the officials, she would not be able to withstand Empress Cao's order.

But in that case, he and Empress Cao would be at odds with each other, because it would challenge Empress Cao's majesty in the harem.

Even when her mother and grandmother were in the harem, they would not dare to provoke the majesty of a royal queen. That would be the same as seeking death.

Lu Yining thought hard for a long time, and finally sighed, stood up slowly, and opened the door. There was no one outside, but there was a scroll on the table.

Lu Yining took it in his hand casually as he passed by, walked out of the door, and plunged into the autumn colors of Bianjing.

The autumn air in Bianjing is dry, and the sky is as clear as glass. Looking at the clear sky through the colorful leaves makes Lu Yining's depressed mood clear.

The autumn sunshine fell from between the leaves and fell on Lu Yining's body, face, and hands, making her feel warm.

She gently opened the scroll, and what seemed to be an elegant and legal calligraphy came into her eyes. She couldn't help but chuckle: "What a nonsense, this calligraphy is a bit nondescript..."

I just looked at it again and felt that it was very comfortable and beautiful, so I didn't say anything more and then let out a sigh.

She chewed carefully the poem "Ding Feng Bo" left by Zhang Heng, and for a moment she seemed to be obsessed with it.

——

In the evening, after dinner, the night was getting darker, and when Mrs. Zeng saw no one there, she quietly entered Zeng Gongliang's study.

She had many things to discuss with Zeng Gongliang tonight, but when she heard her husband sighing in the study, saying things like "Two million strings", "God damn the Cao family" and "It hurts me too", she suddenly felt heartbroken.

It got tighter.

"Old Zeng, what's wrong with you? I haven't seen you smiling at all this night. Why, I, a housekeeper, have offended you?"

Zeng Gongliang smiled bitterly: "Madam, it's just the right time for you to come. I just have something to discuss with you."

Mrs. Zeng's heart thumped: "Well, you tell me."

Zeng Gongliang thought about it for a while and said: "Didn't that kid Ju Zheng give us 10% of the market shares in the internal warehouse? We can't keep this share and we have to get rid of it as soon as possible..."

When Mrs. Zeng heard this, she immediately became anxious: "What's going on? Why can't I keep it? Is someone trying to steal it? Master, can't you keep your official position?"

Zeng Gongliang quickly comforted his wife, but he couldn't help but sigh: "Isn't that right? Why can't even I protect you..."

He smiled bitterly and told the story exactly as it was. Mrs. Zeng calmed down, thought for a while and said, "Master, how much do you think this 10% share can be sold for?"

Zeng Gongliang thought about it and said: "It's not known yet, but two hundred thousand coins..."

He thought for a while and said: "... It is estimated that more than ten thousand yuan is enough, and the Cao family probably won't be able to come up with so much cash for a while. It is estimated that it will only be converted into land, houses, shops and the like.

.”

Mrs. Zeng narrowed her eyes and said, "Isn't this too cheap for the Cao family?"

Zeng Gongliang nodded and said: "That's the truth, but it won't work if we don't sell it. If the mall is in the hands of the Cao family, it will probably be ruined again. It is estimated that the profit will definitely drop significantly by then, and the shares will not be worth much by then.

"

Mrs. Zeng then said: "Besides, it's not okay to sell it to others. Selling it to others will offend the Cao family. Others are not fools and would not take over such a hot potato at this time?"

Zeng Gongliang nodded: "That's the truth."

Mrs. Zeng nodded decisively and said: "Then sell it, two hundred thousand guan is not a small amount of money."

Zeng Gongliang asked curiously: "Don't you feel distressed?"

Mrs. Zeng nodded and said: "I feel bad, but what can I do? It's business to get what you can get as soon as possible. As long as you are still in court, the money is just the icing on the cake."

Zeng Gong made a loud noise and said in surprise: "My wife's realm is getting higher and higher, but my husband has fallen behind."

Mrs. Zeng said with a smile: "What kind of realm is there? This is also inspired by the center. Tell me, no matter how much money you have, without protection, it will be in vain.

Only if the master remains standing in the court can wealth and honor be continued, otherwise it will be nothing more than a mirror in the mirror...

That’s right, what about Juzheng’s shares, how should they be dealt with?”

Zeng Gongliang said: "It is also handled together, but Ju Zheng is willing to exchange the shares for those dilapidated industries in the internal storage warehouse. He probably wants to re-operate those industries, right?"

Mrs. Zeng was shocked when she heard this: "Those junk things...how can that be allowed? No, I have to tell him that he can't do such stupid things!"

After saying that, he ran away in a hurry, leaving Zeng Gongliang in the study for a while.

Mrs. Zeng ran out of the study room and saw Zeng Youwei sitting there, listening to what was going on inside them. When she saw Mrs. Zeng running out, the two of them looked at each other, feeling quite embarrassed for a moment.

Mrs. Zeng quickly pulled Zeng Youwei aside and said anxiously: "Did you hear that?"

Zeng Youwei blinked: "I just came here..."

Mrs. Zeng almost slapped her thigh. She quickly explained the matter, and then said: "... He wants to exchange the shares for those junk things. When the money is gone, he will have to spend money to fill those holes.

How can we live this day! We have to stop him quickly!"

After hearing this, Zeng Youwei was not in a hurry, and her little body steadied itself in place. Instead, she grabbed Mrs. Zeng and said, "Mom, don't worry, let's go to your room to talk."

Mrs. Zeng immediately pulled Zeng Youwei to her room, hurriedly closed the door, and then said angrily: "If you have something to say, say it quickly. After you say it, I have to stop Ju Zheng from doing something stupid!"

Zeng Youwei smiled and said: "This is not necessarily a bad thing. Today I saw Ju Zheng asking Lu Yining to find him. At that time, I knew that something big must have happened. It was indeed the case.

In fact, I already felt that it was inappropriate from the very beginning when I heard about this matter. Doing business with Neizangku is tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger. Even if there is a father standing behind, it would be fine if it were other people, but it would be

It's the Cao family.

Of course, this does not mean that the Cao family cannot afford to offend. The official family of the Song Dynasty was still very guarded against relatives of the country, but as ministers, we are only necessary, so how can we offend them?

Therefore, once a conflict occurs, our side must give in first.

There are hidden dangers in the inner treasure treasury itself. A person who is neither a descendant of the clan nor a relative goes to help the officials manage the money bag. It would be strange if there are no problems."

Mrs. Zeng said: "Then why didn't you stop Ju Zheng?"

Zeng Youwei immediately said angrily: "I just found out, and what is my identity to stop Brother Sanlang? If my name is not correct, my words will not be right!"

Mrs. Zeng immediately slapped her thigh: "Oops, this matter has made me anxious. I haven't discussed your marriage with your father yet!

Hmm... This matter is not urgent. I still have to stop Ju Zheng from exchanging his shares for those junk things. I have to exchange some money for it. If not, I might as well exchange it for the property in the house. Otherwise, when you get married, you will have nothing. It won’t be a hardship.

You?"

After saying this, Mrs. Zeng left in a hurry, leaving Zeng Youwei stamping her feet on the spot.

Zhang Heng and Zeng Xiaokuan were studying in the study. Mrs. Zeng came in and gave a crackling lecture. After Zhang Heng listened patiently for a while, he knew that Zeng Gongliang had already explained the matter.

Zeng Youwei quietly followed in, and Zhang Heng smiled and nodded.

"...Ji Zheng, anyway, don't want those rags. They are all old stuff. Even the country people don't like to use those things anymore. What value do they have? Not only are they worthless, you have to really use them."

When you take those properties, you still have to put money into them, and those people have to spend money to support them!..."

Mrs. Zeng finally took a breath, "...I have said so much, Ju Zheng, do you understand?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said, "Master, I understand."

Mrs. Zeng breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: "That's good, that's good. Listen to my wife and ask for more money and more property. Even if it doesn't work, you can also ask for a shop."

Zhang Heng smiled and nodded: "Well, we have to exchange part of it. If the second brother wants to get married, he can't have nothing. It's best to give him part of the house, land, and shop. The same is true for the eldest brother. As for me,
To be continued...