Chapter 35: 35 Tong Yuyue Resolves the Crisis! (Please follow and tip!)

Ye Bupo's anger stemmed from seeing his own foolish son actually speaking up for the opponent.

As for Liu Qingmei, she did not want Ye Yutan to voice such scandals and smear the Ye Family and herself.

Scolded by both elders simultaneously, Ye Yutan, who had just mustered up the courage, immediately deflated, hung his head, and shrank to the side.

Standing behind Liu Qingmei, Tong Yuyue took a deep look at Ye Yutan, her eyes carrying a touch of admiration and confusion.

This kid is interesting! At this moment.

Second Clan Elder Ye Boqiu spoke up.

"Now that almost all the Ye Family's businesses have defected and there is no income, what do you intend to do?"

Ye Boqiu looked at Liu Qingmei, asking about her plans.

Come to think of it, this model should be changed.

One cannot hold oneself in high regard just because one is a martial arts family; handing industries over to clansmen and thinking one can rest easy is, in reality, full of drawbacks.

Not to mention Ye Bonan's betrayal.

In essence, how much income the Ye Family actually earns from its businesses each year is entirely up to others to decide.

Most martial arts clans and sects are roughly like this, but who could have imagined that one's own clansmen would harbor thoughts of betrayal! The Second Clan Elder's sudden question left Liu Qingmei somewhat stunned.

It was not until Tong Yuyue tugged at her dress that she reacted.

"Replying to the Clan Elder, at the moment... this concubine does not yet have any good ideas."

Liu Qingmei's expression was slightly awkward, but she still told the truth.

She did not understand the way of business, let alone management; how could she have a plan?

If it were not for her husband, she would not have the leisure to deal with this mess, whoever wanted to clean it up could have it! But then again, if not for her husband, why would she struggle so bitterly and have to endure the criticism of others? Hearing this, Ye Boqiu frowned.

The three Clan Elders chatted among themselves for a while.

A moment later, Ye Boqiu looked at everyone in the hall and said, "How about this..."

But before he could finish, Tong Yuyue, who had been hiding behind Liu Qingmei, suddenly raised her hand and interjected tentatively, "Respected Clan Elders, uncles, this concubine has a method..."

Logically speaking, as a concubine, she had no standing to speak on such an occasion.

But she was, after all, the concubine of Villa Master Ye Bufan.

Therefore, Ye Boqiu stopped his train of thought, nodded at her, and signaled for her to continue.

"All elders should know that this concubine's background is humble, but my father and brother have abandoned evil for good over these years and have entered the business world, accumulating a considerable family fortune. Having lived here for a long time, I am already a member of the Ye Family. Now that the Ye Family is in trouble, we should overcome these difficulties together. If... if it is needed, this concubine can write to my father and brother to find a way to make a modest contribution. I wonder if the Clan Elders would allow it?"

Tong Yuyue's expression was somewhat nervous; after speaking, she opened her beautiful eyes wide and looked at the Clan Elders expectantly.

"Hmm... Tong's proposal is not a bad method. Tong is virtuous and kind, and working in concert with Liu, she should be rewarded. When the Villa Master wakes up, I will report this matter one by one. Let it be so for now. Liu, Tong, you two have worked hard!"

The three Clan Elders consulted for a moment, and finally, the Second Clan Elder Ye Boqiu stepped forward to agree.

"The Clan Elder is too kind; this is only right!"

Liu Qingmei and Tong Yuyue said in unison.

After everyone left.

Liu Qingmei looked at Tong Yuyue and said, "Sister, you have good intentions, but have you discussed this move with your father? Do they agree?"

At first, she thought Tong Yuyue was with Ye Bupo and the others, coming to force her to hand over power.

Now it seems she had judged a gentleman's heart with a petty person's measure.

Clearly, Tong Yuyue was also a smart person who understood the principle that one prospers or suffers together.

After all, they were all one family.

"Sister, do not worry. Although my father and brother have done well in business these past few years, they have actually long intended to cooperate deeply with the Ye Family. After all... Sister, you know that my family originated as mountain bandits. If not for the Villa Master's mercy, where would we be today? We would likely have been wiped out by the Imperial Court's troops or some martial arts force long ago..."

"My father and brother have always been grateful, but in the past, they worried that their status was too low and their strength too thin, fearing they would not catch the Ye Family's eye, so they suppressed this idea." Tong Yuyue chuckled and explained softly.

"So that's how it is. Then Sister will thank you in advance." Liu Qingmei suddenly understood.

She knew that if not for Tong Yuyue's timely interjection to resolve the situation, the words Second Clan Elder Ye Boqiu had not finished speaking would likely have been to demand she hand over power.

The Third and Fourth Clan Elders were relatives of Ye Buwang and Ye Bupo, so they naturally favored the brothers.

And the Second Clan Elder, while appearing dissatisfied, was actually secretly giving her a hint.

Tong Yuyue brought out the foundation her father and brother had built to protect her power; she would keep this favor in her heart.

Of course.

Tong Yuyue's move was also for self-preservation.

After all, if she lost her power, the life of a concubine like her would likely become even more difficult.

As for her father and brother... they likely needed the Ye Family as a backer, which was why they wanted to cooperate deeply with the Ye Family.

In the end, this was nothing more than a game of interest exchange.

Tong Yuyue hurriedly waved her hand: "Sister, you are too polite. We are all one family, why the need for thanks?"

Liu Qingmei said with a smile: "Coincidentally, the Fengmo Sword Sect's Li Qingxiao came to spar a few days ago and lost a major river shipping route in the Han River basin to us. Perhaps it could be useful in your father's trade."

Tong Yuyue's eyes lit up, and she immediately said: "That would be excellent! My father and brother's business seems to be worrying about a shipping route to solve their problems. In the past, they relied on land transport, which was not only time-consuming and laborious but also limited the amount of goods they could transport at once. If we have this shipping route in hand, things will be much easier."

Tong Yuyue said impatiently: "Sister, I wonder if the shipping route has been obtained yet?"

Liu Qingmei was stunned for a moment, frowned, and said: "I haven't heard back yet. I let Feng Zhien handle this matter, and I don't know what the result is. I will send someone to find him and ask."

"Good, Sister has worked hard. Sister cannot help much, but if there is anything that needs to be done, just give the order." Tong Yuyue smiled.

"With so many Disciples in the villa, where would you need to run errands? Sister, just stay at home and take care of the Villa Master." Liu Qingmei smiled.

The two chatted for a while, then bid each other farewell and left.

Liu Qingmei went to find Feng Zhien as soon as possible to ask if the shipping route had been handed over.

But the news she received was not ideal.

The shipping route had been handed over.

However, the actual right of use had not yet been obtained.

Right now, a batch of cargo ships belonging to the Ye Family is stuck at the northern port of Xizi Lake.

Come to think of it, this batch of goods was purchased by Ye Bonan from the Zhou Kingdom, worth fifty thousand taels of supplies, and initially, money was spent to borrow a route from another family's shipping lane.

Later, when the shipping lane came into the hands of the Ye Family, a message was sent by carrier pigeon to have the fleet change course, which could also save some expenses.

If he had waited a few days longer, until the shipping lane issue was resolved, to defect from the Ye Family, this batch of goods would not have fallen into the hands of the Ye Family.

……

Two days passed in succession.

During these two days, besides practicing martial arts and cultivation with Chunzhi and Xia Chan, Ning Mu spent his time teaching Ning Xiaoxiu.

On this day.

When Chunzhi went to deliver food to Ning Xiaoxiu, Ning Mu also came along.

Upon seeing Ning Mu.

Ning Xiaoxiu immediately took the initiative to lean forward.

"Master, I have already learned it."

Facing her anticipation and eagerness to try, Ning Mu remained unmoved.

(End of this chapter)