dognovel Chapter 1515 Received Letter
Chapter 1515 Received Letter
When Huo Changhe received Xiao Chiye's letter, he was at the manor with Governor Cao.
The first batch of gold from Governor Cao is about to be shipped away.
Huo Changhe didn't ask where he would put the things after he took them away.
Governor Cao was very excited and said that he got so much gold thanks to the princess, otherwise he would not have been able to get a share. Now Youcheng is in need of money. When they decided to renovate West City, the government did not have much money, so there was no other way to ask the princess to pay.
Now that he is rich, he will not be a miser.
"Your Majesty, I have decided that I will also contribute to the reconstruction of the old city."
"I cannot let the princess pay for it alone. I feel uneasy."
Huo Changhe knew that he was not just saying this for show: "If you have this intention, go and discuss it with the princess. However, I don't think the princess will agree."
As he was speaking, Xiang Guang walked in quickly and said, "Your Highness, there is a letter from Shencheng. It was sent by General Xiao."
"Please ask him to go to the front hall."
Huo Changhe asked Governor Cao to keep an eye on it himself while he went to the front hall to meet the messenger.
Huo Changhe also recognized this messenger, who used to be Xiao Chiye's capable subordinate.
When the messenger saw Huo Changhe, he quickly saluted.
"Your Majesty, this is a letter. The Grand Commander has repeatedly instructed me to personally deliver it to you."
Huo Changhe took the letter and said, "You've worked hard, Xiang Guang. Take him downstairs to eat something and take a rest."
The messenger followed Xiang Guang. Huo Changhe unfolded the letter and read it quickly. The letter was about Wangyouxiangzhai.
There are also excerpts from the coroner's autopsy records, all of which are included in the letter.
Huo Changhe thought for a while. He and Yan Ruyu both felt that Wangyouxiangzhai must be related to Mr. Mo, but it disappeared so quickly and neatly at this time, and when Xiao Chiye was not around.
This is no coincidence.
He wrote a letter back to Xiao Chiye, treated it with medicine according to the previous method, and then handed it to the messenger and returned to Shencheng.
On this side, Governor Cao also counted the gold and loaded it into the cart. Huo Changhe went with him, left the manor together, and escorted him back to the Governor's Mansion.
It was already noon when Huo Changhe returned to the palace. Yan Ruyu was ordering people to serve the meal. When she saw him come back, she dusted off the dust on him.
"Look at the time, you'll be back soon, hurry up and eat."
"How is the situation going? Is it going smoothly? Is Governor Cao satisfied?"
"He was very satisfied, his eyes were smiling till they were slits. He also said that he would come to you to discuss the renovation of West City and he also wanted to contribute some money."
Yan Ruyu smiled and shook her head.
After they finished their meal, Huo Changhe told Yan Ruyu about Xiao Chiye's letter.
"Look, that's exactly what's written in the letter. There's not a single flaw."
Yan Ruyu read the letter carefully and said, "We have killed so many people, but there are no clues or traces."
"This incident left no trace, which itself is the biggest trace."
Huo Changhe nodded: "That's true. It proves that it was Mr. Mo who did it. Only he could do such a big thing in a downtown area, causing such a big commotion, but escape unscathed."
Yan Ruyu folded the letter and said, "That's it. Don't tell Xiao Chiye yet. He has never dealt with Mr. Mo and doesn't know the severity of the situation. If something unexpected happens, the consequences will be unpredictable."
Huo Changhe frowned slightly: "I'm worried. He doesn't know Mr. Mo, but Mr. Mo knows him. What if..."
Yan Ruyu understood what he meant: "Your Highness can discuss with the chief of Li Village and see if he can go to Shencheng and help secretly."
Huo Changhe nodded: "That makes sense. General Wen was also in Shencheng before, so he must be willing to go back."
Yan Ruyu had long realized that Li Jingyao and Wen Zhiyan were not idle people on weekdays. They could not stay in the mansion any longer and often went out of the city together.
I believe that the two of them must be very happy to go to Shanghai this time. They can take this opportunity to travel and kill two birds with one stone.
Huo Changhe had just gone to discuss with Li Jingyao and Wen Zhiyan when Linlang came to report.
"Master, Song Ping is here to tell you that Governor Cao and Madam Cao are here and are waiting for you in the front hall."
Yan Ruyu was prepared for Governor Cao's arrival, but she was a little surprised that Madam Cao was also coming.
She went to the front hall to meet the couple. As soon as she entered the hall, Yan Ruyu felt that the atmosphere was a little off.
Governor Cao hung his head and Madam Cao looked angry.
It was obvious that he was being scolded and there was a conflict.
Yan Ruyu was a little confused. Mrs. Cao should be happy that the gold came into the house today, so why was she angry?
Seeing Yan Ruyu coming in, Mrs. Cao quickly stood up, cleared her throat, and urged Governor Cao to stand up as well.
"Princess, the gold has been transported back home," Madam Cao said, raising her tone in the calm tone of the first half of the sentence, "It has actually been transported back home!"
Yan Ruyu: "??"
Governor Cao swallowed his saliva and said quickly: "Princess, I was inconsiderate. I just wanted to let Madam see him and make her happy. I didn't think of anything else."
Madam Cao rolled her eyes at him and said in a much softer tone, "Princess, if it weren't for you, not only would we have lost this batch of gold, but we would have lost our lives as well. We wouldn't have the good life we have today."
"To be honest, even if the gold is not divided among us, it is still right. My husband and I are really grateful. We think it is not safe to bring it home, so why not leave it with the princess so that we can have peace of mind."
It turned out to be the case.
Yan Ruyu ordered someone to serve tea: "Please take a seat, both of you."
"I understand what you are thinking. There is no need to be embarrassed or guilty. The prince and I have been here for such a long time and have encountered so many things. Governor Cao and his wife have always helped us without any complaints. How could we not know?"
"When we are together, we help each other, share happiness and difficulties. First of all, your character and moral conduct are good, then we will be willing to share."
"Everything should be done as agreed. Take what you should take. Brothers should settle accounts clearly. The prince and I will not say anything. Don't worry."
Mrs. Cao felt both sad and warm in her heart. She did feel a little guilty. How could she not be happy to see all that gold? But she was also afraid that if she really accepted it, the couple would say that they were ungrateful and that they would forget everything else when they saw the money.
Every word Yan Ruyu said touched her heart, making her feel at ease and moved.
"If you're worried about the safety, you can keep it in the Qian Family Bank. They have first-class guards and a safe treasury. You can access it at any time and exchange it for silver or copper coins."
Yan Ruyu took out two pages of paper and handed them to Madam Cao: "Madam, if it were me, I would manage money in this way."
"Deposit part of it in a bank, keep part of it at home, and use the rest to start a business. You don't have to do it yourself. Just find a suitable shop and invest in it."
"West City will be renovated soon, and many new shops will be opened at that time. If you have the time and energy, you can choose one and practice managing it."
Yan Ruyu spoke simply and wrote in detail on the paper, which made Mrs. Cao feel like she had found a treasure.
"Okay, thank you, Princess, for your thoughtful consideration. I will definitely think about it carefully when I get back."
After Mrs. Cao finished speaking, Governor Cao stood up again.