manynovel Chapter 841 Liao Shuyun's Decision
Chapter 841 Liao Shuyun's Decision
Chapter 841 Liao Shuyun's Decision
Jiang Youzhen has already given four places, two of which she had not marked out before and just promised them to the Wan family and the Yun family.
The remaining places were being scrambled for by everyone, and Jiang Youzhen’s price was just a price, and everything went to the highest bidder.
Those who did not join Jiang Youzhen before regretted it very much, but they also did not know what price the Qu and Zhou families paid.
At the banquet, many people tried to strike up a conversation with Jiang Youzhen and revealed their factions, but they were all ignored by Jiang Youzhen.
Qi Shanghui watched coldly, and when he heard about the purchase of salt permits, he pushed it to Jiang Youzhen. He didn't dare to offend anyone, because who knows what forces are behind them.
He had just arrived in Lin'an Prefecture and didn't want to have a hard time taking steps in the future. Even a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake!
Let Jiang Youzhen be the villain! Anyway, he is a popular person around the emperor and he is not afraid at all.
In March, spring is warm and flowers are blooming.
March is already halfway through, and the business of Fusheng Winery is booming. Jiang Fugui also feels that he has found his value and is working very hard.
Shen gradually integrated into the circle of noble ladies in the capital's inner court. She had to attend five or six banquets a month, and she gradually became adept at it and could handle it with ease.
I also found fun in it and gradually became addicted to it. I dressed up elegantly every day and learned a lot about skin care.
She gave some of the rouge and powder mixed with spiritual spring water that Jiang Youzhen gave her to the women in the inner court, which received unanimous praise. She managed to gain a firm foothold in the circle of wealthy ladies, and she also launched rouge and powder in her own shop, which sold quite well.
The two of them transformed from being worried and haggard at the beginning to becoming radiant and confident in every move they made.
The boat moved quickly towards the dock. Jiang Youzhen looked at the green river surface and couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
Unexpectedly, this time, it has been almost three months since she left. Jiangnan has beautiful scenery and a suitable temperature. It is indeed a good place to live, but she still has to go back to Beijing.
Standing on the bow of the boat and looking at the pier not far away, Jiang Youzhen felt very comfortable in the river breeze.
"It's already spring in the south of the Yangtze River, but it's still a little chilly in the north. The river surface is a little chilly, so be careful not to catch a cold."
At this time, a man came up from behind and put a cloak on Jiang Youzhen's shoulders. Jiang Youzhen grabbed a corner of the cloak, looked back, and then smiled slightly, "Brother Huai'an!"
"More than a month has passed, and I'm finally going back to Beijing." Tong Huaian stood on the bow of the boat, feeling full of emotion.
"You've been away from Beijing for too long this time. You must be missing home, right?" He turned to look at Jiang Youzhen. Her hair was a little messy, and there was more determination between her brows than when they first met four years ago.
"I do miss you a little." Jiang Youzhen smiled and admitted it directly this time.
He didn't send any letters back when he returned to Beijing this time, because he wanted to give Jiang Fugui and the others a surprise.
"Master Jiang, Master Tong, the ship is about to dock. The ship's owner is here to ask everyone to prepare in advance to avoid being hit later."
Suddenly, another man came up from behind. It was Liao Zhengping's younger brother Liao Zhengan.
Originally, Liao Shuyun was going to seek refuge with his uncle Liao Zhengan in the capital, so he wrote a letter to inform him of the sad news of Liao Zhengping's death.
However, Liao Zhengan had a deep affection for his brother, and upon hearing the news, he came in person, first allowing Liao Zhengping to rest in peace, and then personally took care of the funeral.
Jiang Youzhen still felt that his brother Liao Zhengan was not as unreliable as Tao Zhifu said. However, Liao Zhengan could have returned to the capital with his nephews and nieces, but he did not want to go back to Lin'an Prefecture to find Jiang Youzhen.
The first thing he did when he approached Jiang Youzhen was to ask for the salt permit. Jiang Youzhen was speechless because the salt permit had basically been sold to him by then.
But he repeatedly expressed his intention to buy it, and also revealed that this was the intention of the eldest princess. Jiang Youzhen didn't know when he colluded with the eldest princess, nor did she know whether it was the eldest princess's instruction, but this did not prevent her from immediately rejecting him.
But this man was very shameless and refused to give up even after being rejected again and again. In the end, all the salt permits had been sold, and he had no choice but to give up, but then he had other ideas.
After knowing the identities of Tong Huaian and Wen Ruyu, he has been hanging around them every day, serving them like a dog-skin plaster that cannot be shaken off.
Now Jiang Youzhen finally understood what Magistrate Tao meant. This man had obviously gained many opportunities by relying on his thick skin and persistence.
But he had no business sense, and most of his business losses were due to him. And he just wanted to do business, so it was no wonder that Liao Zhengping always followed him to clean up his mess.
Jiang Youzhen suddenly felt that Liao Shuyun and his brother were in his hands. If they were not strong-minded, all the remaining wealth in their hands would be taken away by him.
Thinking of the instructions given by Magistrate Tao before he left, Jiang Youzhen had no choice but to call Liao Shuyun and her brother to her side and gently remind them. Fortunately, the brother and sister were smart enough to not reveal all the money after hearing her hint.
Then he begged Jiang Youzhen to secretly sell the large amount of valuable items left by his parents for a good price, and finally handed over 100,000 taels of silver to Jiang Youzhen for safekeeping.
At that time, Jiang Youzhen was not willing to accept it, as it was all the belongings of the siblings, including their mother's dowry and the dowry that had been saved for Liao Shuyun.
They only left 20,000 taels and some valuables for daily expenses.
At that time, Jiang Youzhen asked why they were willing to leave so much silver with her, because she was a complete stranger to the brother and sister, weren't they afraid that she would embezzle it?
But Liao Shuyun's words at that time made her a little surprised at the woman's intelligence.
"If Lord Jiang really covets this money, he can take it with a simple excuse. My sister and I are now like floating duckweed, and it is useless to resist.
But Lord Jiang didn't, which means Lord Jiang is a gentleman. Rather than leaving these in the hands of so-called relatives, it is better to leave them in Lord Jiang's hands. After all, we can't keep them if they are left in our hands."
"This money will be used in two ways. One is the dowry that my mother prepared for me. After selling the previous items, the total amount is 30,000 taels. The rest will be used to build a family business for my younger brother. As his elder sister, I will not take a penny from him. I will only take the share that I deserve.
If Lord Jiang needs it urgently in the future, just take it and don’t return it, but I hope you can take care of my brother. I will be very grateful.”
These words touched Jiang Youzhen deeply. Although life was difficult for women in this world and they were born in the boudoir, they were open-minded, intelligent and quick-witted.
She would naturally not use the money of other siblings, otherwise what would she become? If they got married in the future, she would give some dowry and gifts, which could be considered a fate.