Chu Yu asked worriedly, "Young Madam, shall we go over there?"
Chu Xue glared resentfully in the direction of the training ground—if the young mistress didn't go, wouldn't that mean that bitch would be able to seduce the madam? A skinny horse is a skinny horse, a born vixen, she can even seduce the madam.
Jiang Yinjin withdrew her gaze and said coldly, "I'm not going. I still have to go out and inspect the stores. I'm busy."
Chu Xue grew anxious, "Young Madam, at a time like this, why are you still concerned about those three shops? Besides..."
As she spoke, her voice lowered, "Besides, the shop belongs to the Marquis of Anning's mansion. You've been working so hard, not only for no benefit, but you've also been secretly putting money into it. Yet the madam doesn't appreciate your kindness and instead favors that lowly woman. I feel so sorry for you!"
Yes, since taking over the three shops, Jiang Yinjin has made improvements to them, and such improvements require some money.
In order to demonstrate her abilities and gain the appreciation and favor of her wife, she did not ask her wife for the money needed for the improvements, but took it from her own dowry.
This does not include the small change used to win people's hearts.
Jiang Yinjin sneered and said calmly, "My goal is not these material possessions. Let's go, let's leave the manor."
"Yes, young mistress." The two could only obediently follow.
The afternoon sun was scorching.
The entire area was baked like a steamer, and the stone-paved floor of the Marquis's residence was scorching hot.
The women wore soft straw shoes, and when they stepped on the stone slabs, they could feel the heat emanating from them.
After walking only a few steps, Chu Xue and Chu Yu were covered in a layer of fragrant sweat.
Chu Xue looked up at the young mistress and saw that she was as serene as a flower reflected in water, and moved as gracefully as a willow swaying in the wind. She was elegant and dignified, with fair skin and no trace of dishevelment.
Chu Xue couldn't understand why the young master didn't like such a beautiful woman as the young mistress. Instead, he preferred that disgusting vixen.
Outside the Marquis's mansion, the carriage was ready.
The three of them left the Marquis's residence, boarded a carriage, and headed to the three shops.
The servants in the shop all received tips from the young mistress, and because of her kind and gentle manner, everyone liked her very much and served her with great enthusiasm and respect, obeying her every word.
The shop inspection was completed quickly.
Chu Yu asked, "Young Madam, shall we go back to the Marquis's residence?"
Jiang Yinjin said, "It's still early, let's go to Yuelaiju."
Yuelaiju is one of the four major restaurants in Beijing.
The four major restaurants in Beijing each have their own unique characteristics and signature dishes.
The distinctive feature of Yuelaiju is its excellent privacy. There is no lobby, only private rooms of different sizes and grades. It caters only to regular customers and is a restaurant frequented by high-ranking officials or daughters of officials who do not wish to appear in public.
"Yes, Miss."
Just as Chu Yu was about to tell the coachman their destination, she heard the young mistress's voice again, "Chu Xue, go back to the Jiang residence and ask if your eldest brother is home. He's off today, and if he's not home, he's definitely meeting with a friend. Wherever he is, have him come to Yue Lai Ju. I'll wait for him here."
"Yes, this servant will go right away!" Chu Xue was secretly delighted, because she could tell that the young mistress was about to make a move.
She desperately wanted the young mistress to retaliate and deal with that shameless bitch!
Afterwards, Chu Xue left in a hurry, while Chu Yu served the young mistress and got into the carriage to go to Yue Lai Ju.
Half an hour later.
Another carriage stopped in front of Yuelaiju.
A small lantern with the character "Jiang" written on it hung from the eaves of the carriage, signifying the owner's status.
After the car came to a stop, Chu Xue got out first, followed by a young man dressed in a dark blue brocade robe who bent down and stepped out of the carriage.
The young man immediately attracted a lot of attention as soon as he stepped off the carriage.
Whether male or female.
The man was tall and slender, with a handsome and refined appearance. His face was upright and serious, his gaze was steady, and his lips were tightly pressed together with the corners down.
Despite being dressed like a scholar, he lacked the refinement of one; instead, he exuded an indescribable ruthlessness that instilled fear in others.
This person is Jiang Shenyan, the eldest son of Vice Minister Jiang and the elder brother of Jiang Yinjin, who works in the Censorate.
Jiang Shenyan got off the carriage, frowned, and glanced at Yuelai Residence, puzzled as to why his sister had suddenly come to find him.
Inside the private room.
A moment of silence.
Chu Yu quietly stayed by his side, but the young mistress remained silent, sitting like a statue.
Jiang Yinjin recalls information from her previous life, trying to find what is advantageous to her.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Young Madam, the Eldest Young Master has arrived." It was Chu Xue's voice.
Chu Xue and Chu Yu were both servants of the Jiang family, so after Jiang Shenyan entered the Censorate, they did not change their way of addressing him and continued to use their previous titles.
Jiang Yinjin interrupted her thoughts, stood up, and said, "Please come in."
The door was pushed open from the outside, and Jiang Shenyan entered the private room.
Because of Jiang Shenyan's stern and cold demeanor, Chu Yu couldn't help but shiver and took half a step back before paying her respects to the eldest young master.
Facing her elder brother, Jiang Yinjin reverted to her gentle, sisterly demeanor, saying, "Today is a day off, and you should have been resting, but I found you and made you tired."
Jiang Shenyan's expression softened as he looked at his younger sister. "I have nothing to do today, so I won't say I'm bothering you. Why don't you come home to find me? After you returned to your parents' home, Mother cried for half a day and has been talking about you ever since."
Mentioning her mother, Jiang Yinjin felt a pang of sadness and sighed, "If I could go back, I would definitely want to, but recently my wife entrusted me with three shops, and I want to manage them properly."
Jiang Shenyan understood. If his younger sister could manage the shop well, she could win her mother-in-law's favor and respect, which was indeed important.
Jiang Yinjin suppressed her delicate demeanor, her face regaining its composure. "However, I didn't go back. I specially invited my brother out because I have some personal matters to ask him to handle, and they are urgent."
Jiang Shenyan: "What is it?"
"Brother, please have a seat." Jiang Yinjin then said to Chuxue, "Go and have the waiter bring over some pre-rain Longjing tea, served in a glass cup."
Pre-rain Longjing tea is Jiang Shenyan's favorite type of tea.
The brother and sister took their seats.
Jiang Yinjin's gaze was sharp. "There are two things. First, since you work at the Censorate, do you have any opportunities to meet the Prince of Qin?"
“I can’t get in touch with him,” Jiang Shenyan replied. Seeing the disappointment in his sister’s eyes, he pressed further, “Why did you send me to contact the King of Qin?”
My younger sister has been calm and composed since childhood, rarely saying anything willful or doing anything rash.
There must be a reason why my sister allowed him to have contact with her.
Jiang Yinjin would never say that she was reborn or could foresee the future. "I am not at liberty to tell you the specifics, but I have reliable information that the Prince of Qin has a bright future. If you can get in touch with him, you should definitely do so, and you might even be able to follow him. It would be beneficial to our Jiang family."
Jiang Shenyan nodded—his younger sister is now married into the Anning Marquis's household, holding a high-ranking official position with gold seals and purple ribbons. The Emperor also highly values the Anning Marquis, so she should be able to obtain information that ordinary officials cannot access.
"Alright, I understand. I will try my best to get close to the King of Qin whenever I have the opportunity."
Seeing that her brother believed her without asking a single question, Jiang Yinjin was deeply moved. "Big brother, I would never harm you."
Jiang Shenyan's usually taut lips curled into a slight smile. "Brother and sister, what are you talking about? What's the second thing?"
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