Mr. Cui Sanye was humming a tune and drinking a little wine at home. He was also a participant in the day's events, and he participated in everything, but he was not the leader. Even so, he was very happy in his heart. Although he wanted to cooperate with Li Xiang, he was still a member of the Five Surnames and Seven Families in his heart. They wanted to make Li Xiang suffer a loss in this regard, which was what they most wanted to see.
"Third Uncle, although His Royal Highness has suffered a loss, I don't think our lives will be any better. His Royal Highness has never suffered a loss before. We have made him suffer such a huge loss. Will he seek revenge later?"
Cui Yunzhu has learned his lesson. He used to dislike Li Xiang, but now he is a little hesitant to offend Li Xiang. After all, he has suffered a lot at the hands of Li Xiang, otherwise he should have been promoted now.
Seeing his cousin's progress, Cui Yuncheng beside him nodded. The three of them had cooperated well in the capital for some time. The various industries of the Cui family were recovering. Although there was still a gap from the peak, it was at least getting better slowly. Although this salt war could not be said to be a complete victory, they were also on the side of victory.
"We'll look for the account later. We were just a participant in this matter, and we didn't organize it. If you want to find someone, there's a perpetrator and the debtor is the Taiyuan Wang family. They're the ones to look for."
Mr. Cui Sanye picked up a peanut and put it in his mouth, chewing it happily. The three of them were either rich or noble, but looking at the banquet on the table, it was just a few simple side dishes, very suitable for drinking, but by no means expensive.
Just as Cui Yuncheng was about to speak, the sound of gongs was heard on the street, and officials and civilians were asked to leave.
"Whose carriage is this?"
The dignitaries in Chang'an City all liked to travel incognito, and even Li Shimin would not mobilize a large army, so when they heard such a voice, the three of them were confused.
"master……"
The butler at the door was watching the excitement, but who knew that these people would stop at their door and a business card was delivered directly. I have never seen a business card delivered like this. It should be your family's servants who came first. Our master didn't know if he was free. If he was not free, he would let you know. As soon as you delivered the card, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince arrived. I have been a doorman for so many years and have never seen such a thing.
"Coming?"
Cui Yunzhu spat out a mouthful of wine. He never expected that Li Xiang would come here.
"Look at what you look like! Wipe your mouth clean. We're here. We're the best family in the world, even more valuable than the Li family. How can we be afraid of him?"
Cui Yunzhu has grown well during this period and has a good reputation at home, but he didn't expect that Li Xiang had just appeared and this guy had already revealed his true colors. Now Li Xiang is no longer the eldest grandson of the emperor, but the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, so even if Mr. Cui Sanye has nothing to ask for, he has to get ready to go out to greet him.
When the three of Cui Sanye, uncle, and nephew reached the door, Li Xiang was already there, pointing at the plaque above. This was a plaque bestowed by the previous emperor. It was a stroke of luck that Li Shimin was magnanimous. If it were him, he would have smashed the plaque long ago. Are you guys reminiscing about the past? A single charge of literary inquisition led to the immediate execution of the entire family.
"Greetings, His Royal Highness."
Mr. Cui Sanye bent his body slightly, and the remaining two people knelt down. Li Xiang was also very dissatisfied with such etiquette, but this is the situation in the Tang Dynasty now. It's because your Li family is not strong enough. You have to be tolerant when you should be tolerant.
"I've been away on a mission for a while, and I've been missing chatting with you, Third Master. I happened to be free today, so I came as an uninvited guest. I hope Third Master will forgive me."
Li Xiang's acting skills are now on full display. He had spent so much time planning something, but it was ruined by you in just one morning. It's impossible for him not to be angry, but there are still many people watching the fun at the gate. Li Xiang can't just start cursing here like a shrew, right?
"Your Highness, what are you talking about? I should have come to visit you, but Your Highness has been so busy with official duties that I haven't dared to send you a letter. It would be a real honor for Your Highness to be able to come to my house today. Please come in."
Mr. Cui Sanye's acting skills are even better. His words sound as if the two are good friends who haven't seen each other for many years. Li Xiang doesn't know what to say. If you want to see me, you can see me anytime. I have been back and forth twice from the southwest front, but I haven't seen your post anywhere.
Of course, this is also a very normal thing. When Li Xiang left Chang'an City, the two had common interests, so they got along well. But times have changed now. At that time, the two sides had a common language, but now they are standing on opposite sides. Moreover, Mr. Cui Sanye vaguely feels that there may be a trap on the grassland. Although there is no evidence yet, it is definitely related to Li Xiang. As for what kind of trap it will be, it is really an unknown.
After entering the living room, all the servants went downstairs. There was no need to keep these people here. Even if a few words were leaked, it would not be a good thing for both parties.
"Your Highness's salt is sold out throughout the Tang Dynasty today. This is truly cause for celebration. We are truly envious."
Cui Yunzhu received Cui Sanye's gaze and directly brought the topic to this point. They often suffered defeat at the hands of Li Xiang, and now being able to see Li Xiang suffer defeat was a very happy thing. There will always be a time for us to bully you.
"Why should you envy me? Hasn't all my salt gone into your warehouses? If you just sort it out a bit, my earnings multiplied by two will be your profit, or even several times more, depending on your preference."
Li Xiang's words showed that he knew where the salt had gone. The smiles on Mr. Cui's and the others' faces gradually faded. Are you coming to call us to task? If so, you're underestimating our Cui family. You tricked us back then, and we didn't go to the Eastern Palace to question you.
"Your Highness, do you have any misunderstandings about us? Our Cui family has never been the main merchant of salt. The Taiyuan Wang family is the main force."
There was a gleam in Mr. Cui San's eyes. If Li Xiang really wanted to bring an army to punish him, he would be ready to shift the blame eastward.
"Oh? I thought the Cui family always took the lead in everything. Now that we have the opportunity, do you want to become the number one salt merchant?"
Li Xiang deliberately lowered his head, and the three members of the Cui family were shocked...