Chu Jinjin understood what this meant, and her brows furrowed: "What about our deposit? Will it be refunded?"
Gold mines are directly linked to a country's economic lifeline, so gold mining rights must be based on a certain reputation, much like background checks in later generations, and must be backed by substantial guarantees.
For example, the Chu family, with dozens of members, has lived in the capital for many years and has a large business. They would never run away with the gold or break the law to embezzle it.
That's not all; in addition, a huge guarantee fee must be paid.
Since the person in charge has been changed, the insurance premium should be refunded in principle.
Chu Jinjin already knew the answer.
As she expected, Chu Yan numbly shook his head: "No clear answer has been given."
The gold mine steward sent by the Chu family was no ordinary person. He immediately realized what the real reason was and asked a question.
The reply received was that they would report to the imperial court.
I won't say I'll give it, nor will I say I won't.
If they simply refuse to give it to them, then the Chu family will have a large sum of money to cry foul.
It's just a common excuse used in officialdom.
Later on, when one is determined to find fault, one can always find a pretext.
Chu Jingde felt a rush of turbid air to his head, and he forcefully suppressed his cough. His cloudy old eyes, like those of an eagle unwilling to grow old, radiated the final sharpness of his life: "Yan'er, Jinjin, what are your thoughts?"
One of them is the eldest grandson born of the legitimate wife, the rightful successor; the other, however, is the backbone of the Chu family today.
“Officials have never fought with the people since ancient times. Besides, we have offended no ordinary official. Grandson, I think it is better for the whole family to be safe than to be rich.” Chu Yan was in his prime, but a series of blows had almost extinguished his spirit. He was lifeless and gave a sad smile. “Grandfather, Third Sister, let’s leave the capital. The world is so big, there is always a place for the Chu family to stay.”
His words were like the night sky rising outside the window.
It leaves people nowhere to hide.
Chu Jinjin is a skilled fighter, so powerful that she single-handedly rescued her father from Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold, and so powerful that she went out in public to retrieve her dowry.
But what happens next?
The world belongs to the emperor.
The Imperial Concubine gave birth to two children for the Emperor.
Instead of passively defending ourselves time and time again, we should go far away and find a place far from the emperor to live.
The light in Chu Jingde's eyes dimmed: "Jinjin, what do you mean?"
Chu Jinjin looked out the window, seemingly lost in thought. After a while, she whispered, "Big brother is right. We should avoid their sharp edge. The safety of our family is the most important thing. But I'm wondering, if Father were awake, what would he do in this situation?"
The light in Chu Jingde's eyes was like a flickering candle blown by the wind, almost extinguished, but he stood up again and stared intently at Chu Jinjin.
“First, if that person in the palace wants us dead, then our departure from the capital is probably exactly what she wants.” Chu Jinjin not only put herself in her father’s shoes, but also drew on her more than twenty years of experience with life and death in the apocalypse. “If she’s just torturing us, then the best way is to let her see that our Chu family is not powerless to fight back.”
This is the crux of the problem.
Given the Imperial Concubine's current status, if she wanted to mobilize local troops, she only needed to subtly express her intention, and someone would do it for her.
Chu Jinjin reaffirmed her idea and said in a deep voice, "She wouldn't dare. After all, her son is not the crown prince yet. Compared to the future throne, our Chu family is not even an ant."
Chu Yan hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
The servants dared not come in to light the lamps without permission. In the dim light and shadow, Chu Jinjin exuded an aura that he did not know how to describe, which was even more intense than the night.
Chu Jinjin's voice seemed to come from a distant place: "Grandfather, I would like to call a meeting."
The Chu family has a special council hall with two grand master chairs in the center. The one on the left is the superior one, which is the special seat built by the head of the family, Chu Zujian.
Apart from Chu Zujian, who was still unconscious, and the second young master, whose whereabouts were unknown, everyone else had arrived. The fifth wife, led by Madam Wang, the eldest young master Chu Yan, the third young master Chu Liang, Chu Lingling, who had been divorced and sent back to her parents' home, and the two young ladies who were not yet part of the Chu family, the fourth and fifth young ladies.
Chu Jinjin slowly sat down under everyone's gaze.
That means that from this moment on, she is the head of the household.
If we could turn back time to before the marriage, no one would agree, not even with the old man Chu Jingde backing him up. How could that be possible? There's no reason for a woman to be the head of the household.
But now, everyone considers it normal.
Chu Jinjin earned her reputation through hard work and genuine skill.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I will temporarily take over the family business until Father wakes up." Chu Jinjin wasn't inexperienced in managing people, but she simply didn't want to worry about it. She looked around and finally fixed her gaze on Madam Wang. "Does anyone have any objections?"
In the apocalypse, alliances are often formed briefly for a certain purpose, not seeking much loyalty, but only hoping that everyone will work together during the agreement period.
Before that, we need to clear up all the misunderstandings.
“Don’t look at me. You have the means and the power. You saved the master, so this family should be under your control.” Madam Wang’s eyes were red and swollen as she spoke each word clearly. “But this concerns my daughter’s happiness, and I can’t just sit idly by. Chu Jinjin, no, head of the family, I want to use my dowry to exchange for my two children. What do you think?”
Chu Lingling's dowry belongs to the Chu family, but she has her own dowry, which is hers to use as she pleases.
Chu Jinjin nodded: "Of course."
Wang was taken aback: "You agree?"
"Why don't you agree?" Chu Jinjin smiled. "Mother, may I ask you a question? Xu Xun was instructed by someone to divorce his wife. What would be considered satisfactory for the person who instructed him?"
Sometimes you can win people over with force, but other times you have to break things down and explain them clearly.
Chu Jinjin didn't mention it on the way, because she suddenly realized that she might have overlooked an important detail: was the second son the only traitor in the family?
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