Becoming a literary master starting from the story of Minglan

Chapter 401 Giving Orders
Shengfu.

After visiting the Jiang family's courtyard and explaining everything, Sheng Changquan headed straight home.

As for how Jiang Xingzong negotiated with his friend, Sheng Changquan didn't care.

After all, he wasn't counting on news from that side.

Based on the current situation, Sheng Changquan is more inclined to believe that Qiu Jie is no longer alive.

Since the mastermind behind this dared to scheme against Elder Yu, they must have made ample preparations; otherwise, the backlash from the Yu family would be no joke.

Although Grand Secretary Yu is about to retire, he is not someone that ordinary people can offend, let alone someone with such a deep-seated hatred that could wipe out an entire family. Moreover, at this time, the Yu family might be at its most terrifying!

After all, no one wants to be the chicken used as a warning to others under the setting sun of Grand Secretary Yu!
"Changqing, there is something I need you to do personally."

In Zhiyuan Hall, Sheng Changquan took the lead and walked to the desk, slowly sat down, and at the same time slightly raised his hand to signal Xu Changqing opposite him to sit down as well. He said, "Because of Grand Secretary Yu's retirement, the Yu family has now become the focus of everyone's attention, so we also need to send people to keep an eye on the situation there."

After making a feint at the Wan family's place and laying the groundwork, Sheng Changquan immediately assigned Xu Changqing a task: "Changqing, start mobilizing our people now and have them keep an eye on the Yu residence to see who's around there."

"Who are they? It would be best to find out their identities and who their masters are."

"Yes, Master!"

Xu Changqing readily agreed.

After all, he had been doing this kind of thing all those years while studying abroad with Sheng Changquan.

He is not only familiar with these things, but also very skilled at them!

“Young Master, that’s not difficult, but!” Xu Changqing said, somewhat puzzled, “Even if we know who’s watching us, I’m afraid it won’t be of much use, will it?”

"With so many people watching the Yu family, I'm afraid we won't be able to find out who is the mastermind behind the scheme against Grand Secretary Yu."

Regarding the matter of entering the cabinet, the Yu family had long been at the center of the power struggle, so even if they knew that the mastermind behind the scheme against Yu Zhenghao was mixed in, they couldn't tell the difference at all.

Not to mention, there are so many powerful and influential people in Bianjing, and countless hidden talents among them. Even with the "very capable" Xu Changqing by his own means, Sheng Changquan simply could not gather all their information.

That's why Xu Changqing had such doubts.

“Yes, that’s true.” Sheng Changquan nodded in agreement.

"However, Changqing, there are some things that cannot be said yet!"

Faced with Xu Changqing's questioning gaze, Sheng Changquan shook his head and simply said, "You just need to keep an eye on the Yu residence."

"Oh, and you also need to keep an eye on the Shen family, especially on Li Yancheng!"

Although he didn't understand, Xu Changqing didn't ask any further questions and simply nodded in agreement.

"I understand, young master!"

He believed that his young master wouldn't speak without reason. Since Sheng Changquan said he couldn't say it openly for the time being, he would just follow orders.

Anyway, with Sheng Changquan around, Xu Changqing didn't need to use his brain anymore; he could just act recklessly.

"Okay, then you can go down now."

Seeing that Xu Changqing understood, Sheng Changquan waved his hand, signaling him to take action quickly.

However, Xu Changqing did not leave immediately; instead, he reported on another matter.

"By the way, young master, you asked me to send Miss Xiaodie back before. Now, her family has been reunited."

"Oh, really?" Sheng Changquan listened to Xu Changqing's report while straightening up and taking a piece of paper from his desk.

"It's good that Aunt Xiaodie is home safely. Did your people encounter any trouble along the way?"

Ever since he met Xiaodie once and recognized her, Sheng Changquan had already accepted her in his heart and felt indebted to her.

After all, he was already conscious when he was still in his mother's womb. Although he wasn't very aware of it, he was well aware of how deep the bond was between his mother and Xiaodie.

Not to mention what Xiaodie has done for her mother over the years—not only Aunt Wei, but Xiaodie has also been searching for the truth of what happened back then. However, due to her own limitations, her results are not as obvious as Aunt Wei's.

Therefore, Sheng Changquan still held Xiaodie in high esteem, and Xiaodie was certainly worthy of being called "aunt."

"No, we've had a very safe journey!"

At this point, a hint of admiration flashed in Xu Changqing's eyes as he said, "However, young master, you instructed us to give them a hundred taels of silver as a thank-you gift after we saw Miss Xiaodie off, but they did not accept it!"

"Ok?"

Sheng Changquan paused, then looked at Xu Changqing and asked, "Why?"

"Didn't you say that it was a token of our siblings' affection?"

“I already told you, young master!”

Seeing that Sheng Changquan had misunderstood, Xu Changqing quickly explained, "Our people were acting according to your instructions. They not only explained the reason, but also threw the silver at them and ran away."

"It was Miss Xiaodie who chased after our people for three miles and brought the silver back!"

"Furthermore, Miss Xiaodie also said that she didn't want these things to tarnish the mistress-servant relationship between her and Wei Xiaoniang!"

"In the end, our people had no other choice but to bring the silver back."

After listening, Sheng Changquan pondered for a moment, then shook his head and gave a helpless, bitter smile.

"That's it!"

Sheng Changquan lowered his head, continued to unfold the letter in his hand, flatten it, then took the Pixiu paperweight next to him, pressed it down firmly, and finally slowly said, "Since Aunt Xiaodie doesn't want to accept it, then forget it."

"But, do they have any difficulties in the local area?"

"Hehe! Young master, don't worry, I've already made all the arrangements over there!"

Xu Changqing smiled and then said confidently, "I sent the master's name card to the yamen over there, and also had someone tell the local gentry that Miss Xiaodie is your mistress's personal maid."

"Leaving aside the lord's reputation, just based on your own prestige of achieving the highest honors in the imperial examinations—no, in fact, achieving the highest honors in the imperial examinations in four consecutive years—Miss Xiaodie's family will certainly not have any trouble over there."

"Heh, you've got a good eye!"

Sheng Changquan smiled helplessly and said, "You did a good job with this. As for the article that punished you before, let's forget about it."

"it is good!"

As soon as Sheng Changquan finished speaking, Xu Changqing replied with a smug look, "Thank you for your understanding, young master! Thank you for your understanding, young master!"

Do you know why Xu Changqing lingered there and refused to leave? It was for this very reason!
"Heh, you!" Sheng Changquan was helpless about this.

Meanwhile, at another location, the Tiger Might Escort Agency, there was also some new activity.

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