Chapter 494 Erya’s Plan

Erya looked at Xiao Yan, her eyes full of pleading and eagerness: "Dad, I don't want more, I just want to stay for a while.

Find a place, hire a few knowledgeable craftsmen, and try the method I saw before to see if these waste materials can really be turned into valuable camphor.

If it succeeds, it will be a source of endless income.

We went to Qiongzhou, where we were unfamiliar with the place and had to pay everywhere.

How can we live off all the money we brought with us?

If I can start a camphor business here, even if it's on a small scale, it can bring in some income for my family and provide a source of support in the future."

She paused and added, “Besides, I calculated it.

This camphor is light and valuable. After it is made, it is easy to transport to various places, or it can be sold directly in Jiangnan and exchanged for silver.

Dad, Mom, what do you think? "

Xiao Yan looked at Lu Qiniang.

He thought he could give it a try, but the person who made the decision was Lu Qiniang.

Erya shook Lu Qinniang's arm, "Mom, just agree. My dad is watching you eagerly!"

Lu Qiniang glared at her, "I'm worried if you stay here alone."

"What's there to worry about? Isn't he being taken care of by my father's close friend?"

"Erya, you are a girl, and it is very inconvenient for you to walk outside. If you encounter any danger, your mother will regret it later." Lu Qin's mother was conflicted.

She thought, if Erya just wanted to try it, then why didn't she stay?

But he couldn't let go of Xiao Yan.

I just regret that I can’t divide myself into eight parts.

"And making money requires both capital and luck."

"Mom, I have some private money." Erya said, "That's enough."

"Private money? Where did you get the private money?" Lu Qiniang was shocked.

"Nothing," Arya stuck out her tongue. "A cunning rabbit has three burrows."

She has loved hiding her own money since she was a child.

"How much did you hide?" Lu Qiniang asked unhappily.

"I won't tell you, but that's enough." Erya chuckled, "Mom, just let me try. I promise I won't feel bad if I don't succeed."

"You're not upset, but I am. That's silver." Lu Qiniang rolled her eyes at her, saying, "Wait a minute, let your father and I discuss this."

"Okay, then you guys discuss it now." Erya leaned on the table with her chin in her hand, looking like a stubborn person who refused to leave until the result was achieved.

Lu Qiniang: "...Xiao Yan, is this possible?"

Xiao Yan felt the gazes of the two people and felt pressured.

This question is a bit dangerous.

"My relationship with Gu Chengyuan is self-evident. But I'm a little worried about leaving Zhuozhuo behind. How about you two discuss this?"

If he doesn't let her stay, Erya will feel uncomfortable; if he lets her stay, Lu Qiniang will be worried.

It's hard to be a man.

"If there's no problem with Gu Chengyuan," Lu Qiniang hesitated for a long time before speaking, "then let's give it a try? But Erya, we have an agreement. Don't be like those short-sighted people who think they can act arrogantly just because they have a backer."

"Mother, what are you talking about? Am I such a clueless person?"

"I know you know what's going on, but I have to remind you. Along the way, there have been people who wanted to entertain your father, but he always refused."

"I know, I know. When we're in trouble, we shouldn't drag others into trouble." Erya said, "Don't worry, mother. I've thought it through. I'll imitate Lu Huan and disguise myself as a man. I won't reveal my relationship with Master Gu to others. If you have anything else, just tell me. I'll listen."

Lu Qiniang looked at Xiao Yan.

"It's a good idea," Xiao Yan finally spoke, looking at Erya sharply, "but have you considered the specifics? What kind of craftsmen should you look for? Where should you build a workshop? How much capital will you need? How will you acquire the raw materials? To what extent can Gu Chengyuan help you?"

Erya was obviously well prepared and immediately said, "I've asked around among the craftsmen, and there are several veteran craftsmen in Ganzhou Prefecture. Although their techniques are old-fashioned, they are very knowledgeable.

I can ask Mr. Gu to help introduce them, and then tell them the key points of purification so that we can figure it out together.

The workshop does not need to be too big, just find an empty yard near the river and away from residential areas, and mainly focus on steaming, cooking and drying.

I thought about the capital and I could start it with my own private money.

As for the purchase of raw materials, with the respect of Lord Gu, those docks are eager to have someone to handle the waste, and the price is negotiable. As for the time..."

She bit her lip, her eyes firm: "Dad, Mom, give me three months, at most three months.

Whether it works or not, I'll go to Qiongzhou to find you right away. If it doesn't work out, just consider it a lesson learned. I accept it.

If it works out, I can hand over the subsequent transactions to a reliable person, or write to discuss it with you."

Xiao Yan said, "Don't be so polite. If you have any difficulties, go to Gu Chengyuan. You are a girl and you are unfamiliar with the place. Don't be afraid of owing favors to others. Dad has already saved up that favor for you many years ago."

"Hehe, Daddy is the best." Erya was happy. "Dad, Mommy, you guys should get some rest early. I'm leaving now."

If I leave later, I’m afraid my mother will regret it.

Lu Qiniang: "...slow down, or you'll trip! Seriously, you're so grown up, yet you're not calm at all."

Erya turned around, pressed her face against the door, and said with a smile: "I may not be big, but I am rich! Mother, just wait to enjoy my blessing!"

Lu Qiniang sat there and began to worry.

"If it was Daya, I wouldn't have to worry so much. Erya has a very quick temper and doesn't forgive others. If she had an argument with someone and we weren't around—"

"Don't worry, Gu Chengyuan is here if anything happens."

"But I think Gu Chengyuan has a pretty quick temper."

"That's true, but Zhuozhuo hasn't caused us any worries, has she? She's grown up and has her own things she wants to do. We'll support her to the best of our ability and won't hold her back. Even if she can't accomplish her goals, she won't have any regrets in the future."

"Yeah." Lu Qiniang nodded, "Go to bed early. You've been busy all day."

But when she lay down on the bed, she couldn't fall asleep. She touched Xiao Yan's hand with her fingers and asked, "Are you asleep?"

"I didn't sleep. I was thinking about the past."

He is only in his twenties, but when he recalls ten years ago, he feels a sense of vicissitudes of life.

"Xiao Yan, how many people do you know?" Lu Qiniang couldn't help but ask, "Why are you hiding it from me?"

Xiao Yan laughed dumbly. "Of course there are a lot of people in the army. I'm not hiding it, I just think it's all in the past."

"Then tell me, do you know any other powerful people?"

Xiao Yan thought for a moment, "There aren't any very powerful people. Among the thirteen military divisions, I only know the commanders or deputy governors of seven of them."

only?

Lu Qiniang was shocked. "If our Xiaoman joins the army in the future, won't there be uncles everywhere?"

That's great.

"We only have this one son, and he will study literature in the future." Xiao Yan put his arm around Lu Qinniang's shoulders, "Let him be safe and sound, and stay with us."