A few days later, Anle returned from Green City and heard from Anning that Qiao Zhishu had been dragged to a blind date by Yang Shi again, and that she had been in Jincheng for a day.
Anle grinned but didn't say anything.
They felt the time was almost right, and once they gave their cousin Zhishu an identity, it wouldn't be impossible for him to arrange a marriage with the City Lord's Mansion.
He handed the contract that was about to be signed with the Green City Lord's Mansion to Yu Rong, and asked Yu Rong to take it to the Jin City government. Now he just had to wait for Jin City to contact the Green City Lord's Mansion.
The Lord of Green City was also eagerly anticipating receiving news from the Jin City government.
His family hopes to convert that shop's business into a liquor business, and this deal is crucial. If they can close the deal, the money they receive will definitely help them reopen the shop.
After waiting for ten days, the officials from Jincheng finally arrived. After inspecting the fields and forests, they readily signed the contract. Everything went very smoothly.
A few days after the Jincheng government left, the Green City Lord's Mansion received a large sum of silver from the Jincheng government.
Yan Shanxing didn't waste any time. Once he got the money, he started planning to transform his cooked meat shop on Jincheng Commercial Street into a liquor store.
He couldn't wait any longer and went to the He family in Hongcheng to discuss the liquor business.
At that time, Yan Qingxue in the Green City Lord's Mansion was extremely arrogant and radiant. She was in high spirits because of her good fortune. Under her matchmaking, her City Lord's Mansion had just signed a big deal with the Jincheng government.
Of course, this wasn't what made her happiest.
What made Anle happiest was the promise Anle made to Yan Qingxue: that she could have her own career, earn her own money, and no longer need to rely on the mansion.
She hadn't told her mother about this, but in the past few days, she had been asking Zhao about the mountains and fields.
Mrs. Zhao was also somewhat surprised. When did her daughter become so interested in that mountain forest and mountainous area, coming here every day to ask her about things related to the forest and mountainous area?
Even she was surprised that her daughter seemed to be spending too much energy on this.
After wondering about it for a few days, I finally couldn't resist asking out of curiosity.
"Xiaoxue, why have you been so concerned about those mountains and fields these past few days?"
Yan Qingxue grinned at Zhao Shi and mysteriously uttered two words, "Secret."
Yan Qingxue's answer made Yang even more puzzled and curious. She stared at Yan Qingxue suspiciously and said, "What exactly are you planning, child? Why can't you tell me? You're even keeping it from me."
"Oh dear, Mom, this thing I've been keeping from you is still very much in the works. I'll tell you when it's all settled. I'll give you a surprise then, and I guarantee you'll be shocked."
Zhao's interest was piqued, and she couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Is it related to our family's mountains, forests, and fields?"
Yan Qingxue nodded. "Mother, I brought such a big business deal to our family, but Father didn't say a single good word about it, not even a hint of appreciation." As she said this, Yan Qingxue chuckled at Zhao Shi and stretched out her hand, pretending to rub her fingers.
"Mom, Dad hasn't said anything yet. You promised to give me something in return, right? I can't just run errands for you for nothing."
Zhao sighed and took off a jade bracelet from her wrist.
"Our city lord's mansion has been struggling lately, and all our money has been poured into that meat shop on Jincheng Commercial Street. Now your father needs money to keep that shop afloat, so why does he suddenly need to switch to the liquor business?"
Starting a beverage business requires a significant amount of initial investment.
I don't have much money to spare right now, and I'm quite strapped for cash. I also need money to maintain appearances and dignity for the household by socializing with those noble ladies.
"I can't give you all the money I have on hand. Consider this bracelet as a reward for your hard work running errands."
Yan Qingxue stared blankly at the jade bracelet, stunned for a while before she finally reacted and bristled.
"Huh?! Mom, you're not going to give me just this one bracelet? That's so stingy, I don't want it."
Upon hearing Yan Qingxue's words, Zhao put the jade bracelet back on her wrist without hesitation.
"No? That's perfect. I'll wear it myself. I haven't had any jewelry properly repaired in the past two years, so this is all I have to show for myself."
Yan Qingxue frowned and mumbled incessantly.
"Mother, you're not keeping your word. If you keep acting like this, who will do anything for you in the future? Honestly!" With that, Yan Qingxue turned and left.
"Forget it, I'm not going to rely on the little bit of money you gave me. I'll find a way to earn money myself."
After the person finished speaking, he left. Zhao, who was listening behind him, burst out laughing.
What nonsense is this child spouting? Try to earn money on her own? What money could she possibly earn? She has no land, no shops, nothing at all. And she's still hoping to earn money?
This kid is really delusional. Does he think making money is an easy job?
If earning money were so easy, she wouldn't have to be so frugal with her spending, having to carefully budget every penny to make ends meet.
As the wife of the Green City Lord, her life appears glamorous on the surface, but in reality, she feels empty and miserable inside.
Her family's city lord's mansion didn't have much money left to keep. The money she received was almost all sent to her maternal family before she could even enjoy it.
This resulted in her household struggling to make ends meet.
This is why her husband is constantly worrying and thinking about how to make money.
That's because this money isn't easy to earn.
Her daughter has lived a life of comfort and ease since childhood, and doesn't know anything about the realities of life. Otherwise, she wouldn't have said such foolish things.
Zhao's laughter came from behind her. Yan Qingxue muttered, "Who do you think you are! You don't believe me, do you? I'll show you!"
In the following days, Yan Qingxue did not stay at the mansion, but took Xiaoya directly to the mountains and fields that had been leased to the Jincheng government.
He kept wandering around there, asking the local farmers about the conditions of the fields and forests.
Clearly, they had done their homework thoroughly, ready to take over.
Her little cousin spoke to her with such conviction that she had done everything she could and was ready to wait.
She was determined to impress her mother and change her opinion of her.
Even if she has nothing now, she can still start from scratch, humph!
What Yan Qingxue wants to do, she is determined to do successfully and show everyone.
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