If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Chapter 527 She still underestimated Shen Sui'an

Shen Sui'an took Madam Sun and others to see the port that was about to be completed.

Everyone thought it was just an ordinary port, but they didn't expect the new port to be so big that it was beyond everyone's expectations.

They could almost imagine the scene of hundreds of boats competing in the current and sails and oars like a forest in the future.

The Su River sparkled in the distance, and the port's anchorage and safe transportation areas were clearly marked. If they had doubts about Shen Sui'an's vision of a prosperous future just now, they were completely convinced after seeing this port.

Shen Sui'an clearly felt that they were more respectful and warm towards him.

She invited everyone back to a nearby villa and hosted a banquet for them there.

Compared to the initial restraint, everyone is now much more relaxed in getting along with Shen Sui'an.

The party, which was enjoyed by both the guests and the hosts, ended happily in the afternoon.

"Sister, the Wei family has been operating in Suzhou for many years and has a huge influence. Even if we use Old Man Liu to deal with the Wei family, it will not be enough to bring them down." Zhao Jiuling said in a low voice.

Shen Sui'an smiled and said, "I never expected to use Old Man Liu to bring down the Wei family."

"This piece of wasteland was not originally owned by the Wei family. We bought it from the government for twenty taels in exchange for the good land of Uncle Liu's family. There is not even a land deed."

Zhao Jiuling was surprised, "How did Sister know?"

"The third branch of the Wei family hired someone to do this. The former prefect has already questioned the perpetrators and confessed to the incident," said Shen Sui'an.

"Then...even if the Wei family wants to take back this wasteland, they cannot escape the charge of privately enclosing the land." Zhao Jiuling's mouth curled up.

"Of course you can't get away with privately enclosing and occupying government land."

However, it seems that the head of the Wei family is still unaware of this, or he has already known about it but thinks it is insignificant and poses no threat, so he does not take it seriously.

Shen Sui'an added, "The most urgent task now is to obtain the land deeds for the land to be used to build the Commercial Street. Today, the ladies have already shown interest in it. We will sign the contracts with them in the next few days to avoid any complications later."

"Yes, I have prepared the contract, and there are also rules on how to participate in the shares and distribute the dividends." Zhao Jiuling said.

He had been preparing for the Commercial Street for a long time, and everything was ready except for the east wind.

Shen Sui'an looked at him with appreciation.

Sure enough, starting from the next day, rumors spread about the Wei family occupying the people's fertile land and beating and oppressing the people.

"What?" Wei Lichu stood up in shock. "How could this happen? When did the Wei family start to seize the people's fertile land?"

The maid who went to inquire about the news replied, "Miss, now the teahouses and taverns are discussing this matter, and they also say that the family whose good farm was taken away has gone to the government to complain."

"I'll go to the teahouse to find out what's going on." Wei Lichu couldn't sit still, so he stood up and was about to leave.

The woman next to her who had been silent the whole time grabbed her wrist and said, "You can't come out at this time, sit down."

"Cousin, it's obvious that someone is secretly slandering the Wei family. Our Wei family is rich and powerful, so why should we occupy the good farmland of the common people?" Wei Lichu was so angry that her pretty face turned red.

The woman who was speaking was tall and slender, with a pretty face. She couldn't be called a beauty, but she had a pair of exceptionally calm and dark eyes.

She was exactly the cousin Wei Lichu mentioned, Yi Lanxin.

She just glanced at him lightly, and Wei Lichu calmed down and sat down beside her obediently.

"Eagle's Beak Bay will be very valuable in the future. Shen Sui'an will definitely buy a lot of land there. Why do you think the Regent issued a ban on land purchase? It was to make things easier for Shen Sui'an."

"Now that such a rumor has spread, the Wei family must not ignore it any longer. Instead, we must face it honestly, find the victim who complained, exchange the wasteland back, and pay compensation. We must suppress this matter."

Wei Lichu was stunned when she heard this, "If this is the case, wouldn't it be like trampling on the Wei family's reputation?"

"Being able to bend and stretch is the way to survive. If you don't burn your boats, you will fall into the trap of the Regent Princess." Yi Lan thought to himself.

"Shen Sui'an invited so many women from Suzhou to Yingzui Bay, why didn't he invite your mother? She came for the Wei family."

Wei Lichu's face turned cold. "Does she really want to go against the nobles of Suzhou? Is she crazy?"

"Who said she wants to go against all the noble families? She has already been trying to win over the noble families, but she didn't choose the Wei family." Yi Lan thought to himself.

"Cousin, I will send someone to find the victim right away and make sure he stops complaining." Wei Lichu pondered for a moment and felt that what her cousin said made sense.

She still underestimated Shen Suian.

Wei Lichu wanted to go to Mrs. Wei to discuss the matter immediately, but she thought that Mrs. Wei opposed her and her cousin's plan and would definitely not support her, not to mention that she was still under house arrest.

"Go and ask the eldest young master to come over." Wei Lichu decided to discuss it with his eldest brother first.

Today is a day off, and my elder brother should be back from Suzhou Academy.

Wei Huaizhang is a student of the principal of Suzhou Academy. He usually concentrates on studying in the academy and has no time to care about what is happening outside.

On his way home today, he heard others talking in a teahouse and realized that something drastic had happened outside.

The rumored regent has arrived in Suzhou and does not seem to get along well with the nobles.

However, when he heard everyone talking about the Wei family occupying government land and oppressing the people, his heart skipped a beat and he hurried back home.

Not finding his father in the study, he hurried to the backyard.

"Mother, are the things people are talking about outside true or false?" Wei Huaizhang asked anxiously.

"Zhang'er!" Mrs. Wei was delighted to see her son who had not returned home for many days. However, when she heard his question, the smile on her face froze again.

"It was done by the Third Master's family." Mrs. Wei said coldly.

Although he was separated from his great-grandfather's branch, there are two Weis in one stroke, so people outside would still think that he is closely related to the Wei family.

"Wei Huaihong wanted to take advantage of the fact that the regent had not yet arrived in Suzhou to enclose the good farmland for himself, but he didn't expect that the princess would find out about it."

"I have already informed the Third House and asked them to return the wasteland."

Wei Huaizhang frowned, "Huaihong is an uneducated guy, how could he do such a bad thing."

It's really ruining the family's reputation.

"I just hope I can restore my reputation." Mrs. Wei sighed.

Wei Huaizhang said, "It is inevitable that the reputation will be damaged, but there is still room for recovery."

"Mother, why haven't I seen Chu'er?" Usually when he came back, she would be waiting for him at the Chuihua Gate.

Mrs. Wei frowned, "She is under house arrest by me."

"Mother, what's going on?" Wei Huaizhang was stunned.

My sister has always been well-educated, intelligent and clever, so why is she under house arrest?

Mrs. Wei felt bitter, "She is too ignorant, go and persuade her."

"My sister is young. If she does something wrong, it is my responsibility as her elder brother." Wei Huaizhang smiled, "Mother, I will go find my sister."

"You..." Mrs. Wei's eyes were filled with worry. She didn't want her son to stay at home.

She forgot that Yi Lanxin was at home.

Because her husband and daughter were begging for mercy, she did not send Yi Lanxin away.