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Chapter 690 What a big deal
Mr. Liu returned the goods.

This became the last straw that broke the camel's back for the two girls and made Zhen Jiang frown, basically declaring that her efforts to turn the situation around through commercial means were on the verge of bankruptcy.

Zhen Jiang was naturally not unaware of the sudden boycott in Hongnong City.

Although they did not have any spies in Hongnong City, such a sudden change and the coordinated efforts of all the families made it an insult to one's intelligence to say that no one was playing tricks.

However, at the beginning, Zhen Jiang thought that this was just an ordinary business competition. The local families in Hongnong were dissatisfied with the intervention of Zhenshi Company, and there was still room for discussion.

To this end, while the Hu sisters, Xiaotao, Xiaolu and others were working hard in the square, Zhen Jiang specially sent people with gifts to visit the local families one by one.

Zhen Jiang extended an invitation to them there, hoping that these people could join their caravan like some of the noble families in Luoyang City, so that they could cooperate together and share the profits.

Zhen Jiang told everyone that Guanjun Hou had a very broad vision, and this time he set out with the caravan not only to prepare food and wages, but also to reopen the ancient Silk Road and rebuild the trade route from Luoyang to Liangzhou and even the Western Regions.

They declined Zhen Jiang's invitation with various reasons. Some said that their family businesses were too large to get involved in business; some said they were not interested in business; some even went so far as to directly and sharply accuse Zhen Jiang of overestimating his own capabilities, wasting people's money and resources on large-scale activities, and disrupting the order of Hongnong City.

Zhen Jiang understood the meaning behind these words, but at first, she thought it was just a business competition.

These aristocratic families, as the local bosses of Hongnong City, have long monopolized local resources and markets. Naturally, they do not want to see outsiders break their balance, and the emergence of the Zhen family firm is undoubtedly a threat to their status.

Faced with such a situation, Zhen Jiang thought about countermeasures all night and did not sleep a wink the whole night.

She was thinking about how to exchange benefits to gain the trust of these people.

Zhen Jiang knew very well that if the situation could not be reversed quickly, the business of the Zhen family in Hongnong City would suffer a severe blow, and it might even affect the reputation and layout of the entire caravan in the Central Plains.

Unexpectedly, to make matters worse, Xiao Tao hurried over and reported to Zhen Jiang the news that Master Liu had returned the goods.

This was like a bolt from the blue.

Among the Hongnong families, the most prominent ones are the Yang and Liu families.

However, the Yang family's roots are in Huayin, Hongnong. As a famous family in Tokyo, many of the capable members of the family have entered officialdom. They were either scattered across the country or served in the central court. As a result, the local voice of Hongnong was not prominent.

The Liu family, on the other hand, was not as prestigious as the Yang family, and even their direct descendants were all in the local area, so they had deep roots.

Therefore, when Zhen Jiang learned that Xiaotao and Xiaolu had brought the business of Liu family's eldest son, she was very happy.

She knew that as long as the Liu family could continue to cooperate with them, Zhen Jiang would have the confidence to continue to gain a foothold in Hongnong City even if other families were hostile.

After all, the Liu family is a relative of the Han royal family who has been granted the title of marquis, and their influence cannot be underestimated. The recognition of their legitimate son is undoubtedly an affirmation of the strength of the Zhen family business, and it can also, to a certain extent, deter those aristocratic families who are secretly making trouble.

However, Master Liu's return of the goods was like a heavy hammer, which not only shattered Zhen Jiang's expectations, but also triggered a series of negative effects in Hongnong City.

Merchants and common people who had been on the sidelines because of the Liu family began to follow suit.

A strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. The local people have long known how powerful the aristocratic families are.

Land in the county seat is extremely expensive, and those who can live in the city are either from aristocratic families or have close ties with aristocratic families and are dependent on them.

Now, under the orders of Zhang Yan and others and the incident of Mr. Liu returning goods, merchants and common people in Hongnong City began to retreat one after another, and dared not have anything to do with Zhen's business anymore.

Zhen Jiang stood in front of the caravan's temporary warehouse, looking at the returned goods, his heart filled with helplessness and anxiety.

She knew that if the situation could not be reversed quickly, the Zhen Company's business in Hongnong City would completely collapse, and the task of ensuring supply to Su Yao's army would naturally be unsustainable.

"What should we do now, Madam Zhen?"

Xiao Tao was extremely anxious, her eyes full of worry, and Xiao Lu was also pale and sweating profusely.

Zhen Jiang, who the two had placed their hopes on, was now helpless.

There will definitely be no problem with the quality of the goods, so the only problem is that the Liu family has been convinced.

The noble families of Hongnong City have formed a united front. Their actions have nothing to do with business, but they have only one purpose:
"Is the only option we can have is to ask Lord Su for help?" Zhen Jiang sighed helplessly. She was well aware of the severity of the current situation.

The mission of the caravan is not only to make a profit, but more importantly to provide necessary material support for Su Yao's army. If the boycott of Hongnong City continues, the supply of materials to Zhen's business will be seriously affected, which will in turn affect Su Yao's westward expedition plan.

"Xiao Tao, Xiao Lu, stabilize the situation first and try to appease the merchants and the people."

Zhen Jiang said to the two girls:
"I'll go find Lord Su and see what countermeasures he has."

Xiaotao and Xiaolu nodded. Although they were anxious, they knew that they could only rely on Zhen Jiang and Su Yao.

They immediately took action and began to communicate with the few remaining cooperating merchants and the onlookers, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

Zhen Jiang hurried to the county magistrate's mansion.

At this time, she was already very clear that this matter had completely gone beyond the scope of business competition and had become a struggle for power.

Thinking of this, Zhen Jiang's steps became extremely heavy.

Although the Zhen family is a declining family, Zhen Jiang is still very clear about the power of these aristocratic families.

When she thought about how the task Su Yao assigned to her not only failed but also intensified the conflict, she felt heavy in her chest, as if there was a thousand-pound stone.

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"What's the big deal? It makes you so worried?"

"So much so that your husband, I, was left alone in the empty room for two whole days."

As Zhen Jiang stepped into Su Yao's room, he heard a familiar and teasing voice coming from beside him.

Then, she was picked up by Su Yao and carried to the bed amidst her screams.

Zhen Jiang was startled by Su Yao's sudden action, her face turned red instantly, and she struggled to grab Su Yao's big hands that were playing tricks on her.

However, her strength was no match for Su Yao's. While she was talking, her clothes flew off one by one, and she was facing Su Yao openly.

This made Zhen Jiang feel so embarrassed and anxious that she wanted to cry but had no tears.

Although she knew that every time Guanjun Hou met her in private, he would never behave himself.

But it’s not even noon yet and they’re already having sex in broad daylight. No matter how you think about it, it’s a bit too much.

"My Lord, please don't mess around. I have something important to discuss with you this time."

Zhen Jiang's voice was trembling slightly, and she pushed Su Yao, who had his head buried in her arms, hard.

However, Su Yao laughed:
"Don't panic, Madam. I know everything. Don't worry, I will take action."

"How dare you, a small fry who can't even be considered a defeated general, show off your skills in front of an expert."

"Jump now so I can catch them all in one swoop!"

Su Yao's words made Zhen Jiang slightly stunned. She didn't expect that Su Yao already knew the situation in Hongnong City and acted so confident.

"Your Excellency, do you have a solution?" Zhen Jiang asked curiously.

Su Yao smiled slightly, gently pinched Zhen Jiang's flesh, and said:
"Madam, you still don't trust me?"

"But now, let's do some serious work first."

Zhen Jiang's cheeks flushed at Su Yao's words. She grumbled and gave up struggling:
"You, you need to exercise moderation."

Next, after another animation that was not suitable for children, Su Yao kissed Zhen Jiang contentedly, and with her help, he got dressed again, and the two of them left the house together.

Soon, the rumbling sound of horse hooves broke the coldness of the streets of Hongnong City.
(End of this chapter)