Chapter 83 [One is ruthless, the other is evil-hearted]

After listening to the conversation between Jiang Lili and Yang Yunzhao, Liao Dabao lamented that his sister Li’s commission from outsourcing was really unfair!

But think about it, the Yang family has caused great harm to the Zhaoping Marquisate, so what is the commission of one hundred taels of silver now?

Yang Yunzhao didn't believe Jiang Lili would be so kind as to let her make money. She looked at Jiang Lili suspiciously: "You must be trying to trick me. Why don't you take advantage of such a good deal?"

"This is He Jing's request. I'm doing a favor for the He family."

Jiang Lili deliberately showed greed and embarrassment on her face: "But I can't do this job, I have to hire someone else."

Jiang Lili told Yang Yunzhao about He Jing's search for a tutor. She said reluctantly, "If I had been a court lady, I would have taken on this job myself and not let you have it for free!"

Yang Yunzhao felt secretly happy when he heard what Jiang Lili said.

Just now she was still lamenting that she had no place to display her talents, but now the opportunity slipped through the hands of the untalented Jiang Lili.

Yang Yunzhao found out that one class cost ten taels of silver, and there were two classes a day, which was one hour in total. It would take about a month, and he estimated that he could earn six hundred taels of silver and could also ride in a carriage.

You have to know that as a female official in the palace, her monthly salary was slightly higher than that of the most senior palace maid, fifteen taels of silver, and there were also expenses for gifts, rouge and powder, etc., which were entirely due to the prominent status of this female official.

Only if the master is happy and generous with gifts will the monthly income be better.

Although the Yang family is now managed by someone, the backer can fall at any time. He feels at ease only when he has the banknotes in his pocket, not to mention that he can also establish a relationship with the He family of Lianzhou.

"What have you thought about it?" Jiang Lili prodded Yang Yunzhao, "Could it be that your title of female official is unworthy of your status and you're getting stage fright?"

Jiang Lili turned around and was about to leave: "Then I'd better go find mother. Although mother may not be able to do it, she can still give some guidance. My sister-in-law Fulan can also help mother teach, but it will be a bit troublesome."

"Wait, you don't even give me time to think!"

Yang Yunzhao quickly stopped Jiang Lili and said, "I agreed."

She pretended to be sympathetic to her aunt Yang and said, "I just can't bear to see you suffer so much. Besides, I love being a teacher, and now I have the opportunity to help others improve. It's a wonderful thing to pass on my knowledge."

Jiang Lili curled her lips. This was such a high-sounding statement. She said reluctantly, "Okay, then if you need anything for tomorrow's class, tell me now. I'll go talk to He Jing later."

After noting down the items Yang Yunzhao would need for tomorrow's class, Jiang Lili returned to He Jing and replied, "I've found the teacher you requested."

"Yang Yunzhao, the daughter of the former head of the Ministry of Revenue, once served as a court lady in the palace."

He Jing was particularly pleased to hear that someone who had served as a female official in the palace was offering her a mentor. "I didn't expect there would be a Crouching Dragon and a Phoenix Child among the exiles!"

Jiang Lili held back her laughter when she heard He Jing use the elegant term "Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick".

Jiang Lili and He Jing agreed that the price of the tuition fees must not be disclosed and must be kept confidential.

He Jing is a businessman after all, so how could he not know what Jiang Lili is planning?

However, this was something that Jiang Lili had to do, so he only had to pay for the lectures. As for what Jiang Lili, the ancestor, was planning, he had no control over it.

He Jing secretly sighed that Miss Jiang was really good at business, and if his aunt saw Miss Jiang, she would definitely appreciate her.

At midnight, He Jing and his group said goodbye to Jiang Lili.

The servant said, "Miss Jiang, my young master is not used to living in a tent. He has set up a small courtyard in the village ahead and is going to rest there first."

He Jing was now mounted on a horse by the servant. He said to Jiang Lili, "Then we will meet again tomorrow."

He Jing couldn't wait to use the magical oil-control facial cleanser.

He Jing left behind the three carriages he brought with him. They were very spacious and could accommodate six people.

Tonight they only need to set up a tent. Jiang Lili's backpack is very important and must be guarded at all times, so Xin Che and Jiang Lili will sleep in the tent.

The two of them have gradually gotten used to being roommates, and each has a sleeping bag, so it's not awkward at all.

Before going to bed, Jiang Lili calculated her achievements for the day. She made 2,320 taels of silver by selling beauty products to He Jing. The maids around He Jing also contributed 12 taels of silver. In addition, Chen and Xin Cheng agreed to give all 500 taels of silver from the tuition fees to her. The total profit on the account today was 2,832 taels, which was a huge profit!

Jiang Lili wrapped herself in her sleeping bag, tossing and turning happily.

Seeing Jiang Lili making such a fuss, Xin Che asked, "Are you working with Yang Yunzhao?"

Jiang Lili then told Xin Che about her plan to kill two birds with one stone.

When Xin Che heard that Jiang Lili had smoked almost 90% of the cigarettes, he was surprised and said, "I didn't expect our Miss Jiang to be so cruel."

"You just realized it! This isn't the first time you've seen me being cruel and greedy."

Jiang Lili pondered the Yang family: "Logically speaking, the Yang family has someone helping them in Lianzhou. I wonder who it is. Could it be related to the He family?"

Xin Che: "The people who aided the Yang family might know more. The Yang family was just a pawn. Now that they haven't become discarded pieces, and there are still people aiding them, it may be that Yang Baoshan has something on them."

Jiang Lili understood what he said. Yes, how could Yang Baoshan, who was able to hold the position of director of the Ministry of Revenue, not be capable?

"Could he be spying on us for the court?"

Xin Che said, "He doesn't dare to say anything about our Zhaoping Marquis Mansion."

"Are you so sure?" Jiang Lili was a little surprised.

Xin Che said calmly, "Do you still remember the poison I fed to the two core disciples of the Miaojiang tribe?"

Jiang Lili was terrified when she thought about it: "Did you feed him too?"

"Yes, he comes to me once a month to get the antidote."

Xin Che spoke as if he were talking about someone who had nothing to do with him: "But he is willing to guard his biggest secret with his life, to protect his family, and to see the people who will help him in Lianzhou and Haizhou."

"You can even give your uncle a dose of poison as a filial gift." Jiang Lili bowed to Xin Che and said, "How could I not have realized that the Great Sheng War God, who cares deeply about the people, has such a cruel and ruthless side."

But it's also true that Yang Baoshan never treated Yang as his own sister. Instead, he turned the tables on her. Moreover, the consequence of embezzling disaster relief funds was the lives of people in an entire village.

Xin Che suddenly asked, "Do you think I'm a little scary like this?"

Jiang Lili shook her head: "No, I'm cruel and you're ruthless, let's be evenly matched, right? Why should I be afraid of you?"

When Xin Che heard this, the darkness in his eyes faded away, he curled the corners of his lips and closed his eyes.

Jiang Lili didn't hear Xin Che's answer and thought he was asleep. After a while, she fell asleep with a smile on her face.

I dreamed that she bought a small island and lay on the beach, eating watermelon and basking in the sun. It was so cool.

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The next morning, the exile team was having breakfast, and He Jing delivered breakfast on time.

Jiang Lili looked at He Jing who had personally delivered breakfast and said jokingly, "Didn't we say we would meet up at the village ahead? Why is Master He personally delivering breakfast?"