Chapter 169: Building Chengfeng Tower
"And then?" Zhu Mingqing's expression was calm and indifferent. "You alerted the enemy, got chased, and everyone ran with you?!"
Luo Huai was suddenly speechless.
A long silence followed. He looked at his mother, who seemed to be completely unconcerned, and felt a chill in his heart. He then said in a hoarse voice, "But... I just let this person wander around. I have no time to do anything else!"
Zhu Mingqing: "Then endure it! Endure what ordinary people cannot endure. When you can still laugh when you see the enemy, that's what counts as strength!"
At this time, only the mother and son were in the room, so Zhu Mingqing simply told him directly, "If you want to protect the Luo family, then he won't be the only enemy in the future. Tan Guangyi is nothing more than a chess piece. The power behind him is the most important."
Luo Huai raised his head and looked at his mother's indifferent profile under the candlelight: "Then...will you still show mercy to him?"
This is the main purpose of his coming here today!
Before, my mother was about to divorce my father because of this man.
Now that his father is gone, if he is deceived by this person's sweet words again, it will be unfair to his father and himself!
Zhu Mingqing said, "No one can predict what will happen in the future. Looking at the present moment, this person is no different from a stranger to me!"
Hearing this, Luo Huai felt relieved.
He stood up and said, "Then I won't disturb my mother anymore. Go to bed early!"
…
The next morning, news came from the farm that the ditches and river channels had been dug and water could be diverted into the channels at any time.
Chen Nong asked Zhu Mingqing to go over and check it out. If there was no problem, they would proceed to the next step.
Zhu Mingqing was also tired of staying at home. She had just started to pack up her belongings when Wen Baolu heard that she was leaving the house and immediately came over:
"Madam, do you have any good suggestions for the decoration of the second store?"
Zhu Mingqing asked him to wait for a while, and asked Hongmei, Fentao and others to sort out the things, and then took Wen Baolu to the study next door.
She had visited Chengfeng Tower, a three-story building that looked very impressive to Guancheng.
Even the Guancheng government office can't compare to it.
But considering the other party's identity, it is inevitable.
The royal merchants of Southern Xia have thousands of families.
Although she didn't know why such a building was built in Guancheng, it now belonged to her after all, even though it took a lot of effort.
"Buy all the shops and land that can be purchased in Chengfeng Building." Zhu Mingqing took out a piece of paper and started writing and drawing. After a while, a complete design drawing appeared.
At the front is the three-story Chengfeng Tower, and around the Chengfeng Tower are some scattered courtyards, a total of eight.
In addition, behind these eight courtyards, there are four large courtyards, each courtyard has spring, summer, autumn and winter respectively.
Wen Baolu gradually understood that they were going to expand Chengfeng Tower and build such a large restaurant.
Is it necessary to build such a large restaurant in Guancheng?
Zhu Mingqing just let him do it with peace of mind.
Wen Baolu had no choice but to agree, but he was still worried: "What if someone interferes..."
Zhu Mingqing raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Go find Wang Qin and tell him there's a lucrative deal. Ask him if he wants to do it!"
"Madam wants to get the magistrate involved?!" Wen Baolu reacted immediately.
Zhu Mingqing said calmly, "This is the only restaurant. If Wang Qin is interested, I'll give him 20% of the shares."
Wen Baolu suddenly understood: "I understand!"
Young Master Wang from the Tongpan family is the best at doing business. Now that my lady’s position in Guancheng is unstable, she can only rely on the Wang family, but the shares given are a bit too much.
He needs to think about it again. It would be great if he could attract more people to support this 20% stake.
"Just go ahead and do it. I'm just offering a suggestion." Upon learning of his idea, Zhu Mingqing was very impressed. See, this kid has begun to take the initiative to offer suggestions.
"If you have any problems in the next few days, you can come directly to the farm to find me." Zhu Mingqing said again.
Wen Baolu nodded and said, "Madam, please go ahead and do your work. Leave the city affairs to me. If I cannot make the decision, I will ask the Second and Third Young Masters for their opinions."
After leaving the mansion with the farm manager Chao, Zhu Mingqing still walked out of the city with Hongmei.
I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but I always feel that there are more guards in the city and at the city gates, and the inspections are stricter.
Hongmei said, "Madam, you haven't left the house for a few days, so you might not know. Not only is the security strict today, but three days ago, the government office posted a notice that a bandit had stolen important items from the government office, and martial law was implemented!"
Zhu Mingqing's expression shifted slightly. Could this be related to arresting human traffickers?!
Manager Chao was driving the carriage. He heard the voices coming from inside and said, "Don't worry, Madam. We will definitely reach the manor safely."
Zhu Mingqing couldn't help but smile, knowing that Manager Chao had misunderstood, but he still said politely: "Manager Chao, thank you for your concern!"
After hearing this, Manager Chao's face lit up with joy, and he immediately added a few words: "My cousin is on duty at the government office. It seems that there will be a big move in the next two days. Madam, just rest assured at the manor. If anything happens, I will inform you in advance."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Mingqing's eyes flashed and he stopped talking.
Manager Chao touched his nose, thinking that his words had upset the lady, and he didn't dare to say anything more.
After arriving at the farm, Zhu Mingqing got off the carriage, nodded slightly to Hongmei, and then walked towards the farm with Chen Nong.
Manager Chao sighed and was about to leave when Hongmei stopped him and stuffed a purse in his way.
"Manager Chao, this is a reward from the madam. If there is any more news from the government office, do you understand?" Hongmei's voice was calm. The skinny little girl had gained some weight and looked serious, looking more and more like someone from a wealthy family.
Manager Chao weighed the weight in his hand and immediately smiled happily: "Don't worry, Miss Hongmei, I understand everything!"
Hongmei nodded slightly and then left.
After finding a deserted place, Manager Chao couldn't wait to open his purse. When he counted the money, his smile widened!
Madam is generous!
He can't let the other person down!
He immediately called one of his tenants who was in charge of running errands, gave him half a penny of silver, and asked him to run to the city.
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"Madam, please look. From the ground below all the way to the outside of the village, there are ditches dug by the people. They can be used to divert water." Chen Nong introduced them as he led the group towards the ditch. "We're here!"
A huge ditch as big as half a football field appeared before our eyes.
Standing on the edge and looking down, it makes people dizzy.
"We'll just have to wait for Madam's order to divert the water into the canal," Chen Nong said, a smile on his face. "I'm sure Madam has seen that the rice seedlings in those fields have already sprouted. It seems that this planting has indeed been quite successful!"
Zhu Mingqing nodded slightly and said to Hongmei, "Everyone has done a great job. Tell the kitchen to prepare a feast tonight so that all the tenants can have enough to eat."
"Madam is so kind!" Chen Nong was overjoyed, and the manager Ma who followed behind him also looked excited.
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