However, Song Ning was really curious, so he asked the person in charge of Beiliang: "That day I saw you in Qingyang City, and I also saw you having a private meeting with your subordinates from our royal family. Could you please explain this?"
The person opposite was clearly stunned, then laughed: "Indeed, I have dealings with His Highness the Second Prince of your country. However, we are discussing business. The Second Prince of your country does not want me to enter into a contract with you, and has given me quite a few benefits."
However, Northern Liang cannot afford any more trouble. If the Jin Dynasty were to launch an attack because of this, Northern Liang would have no ability to resist.
Peaceful coexistence is the best option at present.
"Then why did you choose us?"
The man smiled and said, "Everyone is serving their own country. Whoever offers the most benefits will naturally be listened to. We are very satisfied with your suggestion and will naturally choose the best option."
This person is reasonable.
"However, I didn't expect you to have such insights into business at such a young age. I have already reported your suggestions to His Majesty, and His Majesty greatly appreciates you. How about coming to my Northern Liang? His Majesty will certainly not treat you poorly."
People who can make money are what Beiliang needs most right now.
Faced with this unexpected attempt to poach her, Song Ning smiled and said, "Thank you for the invitation, but my home is here, and I don't want to go anywhere else. I appreciate your kindness."
"In that case, it's a pleasure to cooperate."
Everything settled down, and things went much more smoothly than they had imagined. They thought this matter would take a long time to resolve, but unexpectedly, it was settled in about half a month. All that was left was to proceed according to the agreed arrangements, and then the market would open.
Zheng Gaoyi stayed in Yuezhou to arrange the remaining matters, while Jiang Shuyue and Song Ning returned to Tianxiang County.
When Magistrate Hu learned that the Jin Dynasty had chosen Tianxiang County as the location for its market opening, he was so excited he almost jumped for joy: "Thank you, Your Highness."
"You don't need to thank me. You should thank the person next to me. After all... he's a living god in your Tianxiang County."
...to bring up the very thing you shouldn't talk about.
Magistrate Hu was stunned and looked at Song Ning. Song Ning quickly explained, "Your Highness was just talking nonsense. Please don't take it to heart, Magistrate Hu. You should go ahead and get busy. There's a lot to do next."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
After the people left, Jiang Shuyue teased, "What are you afraid of? The people have erected a statue for you, which means you are very important to them. They regard you as their guardian deity. Your prestige in Tianxiang County is even higher than that of the county magistrate."
Song Ning felt helpless whenever this matter was brought up.
People were too enthusiastic, which made her a little uncomfortable. It was better to go back to how things were before, greeting each other on the street, exchanging a few pleasantries, and then going about our own business.
Now, if she's recognized on the street, people surround her like they're watching a monkey show.
Let her go!
Back in Tianxiang County, she didn't need to get involved in most of the remaining matters. Sometimes, if there was something she didn't understand, she would ask her for advice.
When the news that Tianxiang County had become the market town spread, it attracted many people, including Xie Linzhou's second brother-in-law and Zheng Gaoyi's younger brother, Zheng Gaoping.
He's been away from home for a while now, and didn't even go home for the Chinese New Year.
However, this time she came with her family. Miss Xie and her children also came and stayed at Xiangyun Tower.
Miss Xie smiled and said, "I usually go to Xiangyun Tower in the capital, but I didn't expect that the one in Tianxiang County is even more magnificent."
That's because the Xiangyun Tower in Tianxiang County is larger than that in the capital, and its facilities are naturally more complete.
"My second sister and brother-in-law will stay a few more days and see how the market opens in a few days."
“That’s exactly what we’re planning. I remember the last time I saw you, you were just a child. I never imagined that in such a short time you would have such a large business empire. You’re better than me,” Zheng Gaoping said with a smile.
"I wouldn't dare compare myself to my second brother-in-law; I'm still far from being as good."
Thinking about it, she does indeed have quite a few businesses now, and each business earns a lot of money every day. And the branches are still opening one after another.
However, she didn't need to do these things; they were all handled by her subordinates.
She's been staying at home lately, and Song Xiu'e cooks her all sorts of delicious meals every day. Song Rui has also been busy lately, so she's the only one with some free time.
During her time at home, Song Ning didn't ask about Song Sanya at all, as if she didn't exist in the family.
She doesn't care anyway, and she doesn't care whether others care or not.
That morning, when Song Ning came out of the house, she noticed that Zhu Shun looked unwell and asked, "Uncle, has something happened?"
Zhu Shun shook his head: "It's nothing, I was just thinking about something. Are you hungry? Your aunt has already gone to cook. Let Xiaomei and Xiaotao play with you for a while."
"No need, I'm going out for a walk."
Not long after Song Ning left, Song Xiu'e came out of the kitchen, looking at Zhu Shun with a cold face: "Let me tell you, I told you before, since she didn't want us back then, don't even think about taking advantage of us in the future. She's your mother, not my mother. I have no feelings for her whatsoever, and I'm not the Song Xiu'e who let her bully me back then. If you want to interfere, then get out of here!"
A lot of people have come to Tianxiang County recently, and with so many people, it's easy to run into acquaintances.
Zhu Shun's mother also came.
When the Zhu family fled, they had no choice but to sell themselves to wealthy families as servants. Apart from the dead, everyone else in the family was sold.
When the master came to Tianxiang County, most of the family members came, and the servants naturally followed. On the street that day, Granny Zhu recognized Zhu Shun.
Seeing that Zhu Shun was well-dressed, she began to weep and complain about how much she had suffered in her master's house and how much her two nephews and sister-in-law had endured.
Zhu Shun was a soft-hearted man, and after offering a few words of comfort, Granny Zhu wanted to redeem him and bring him home.
However, Zhu Shun couldn't make this decision alone, so he returned to discuss it with Song Xiu'e.
Upon hearing this, Song Xiu'e immediately turned hostile and launched into a tirade of abuse.
"Have you Zhu family members no shame? Haven't you been bullied enough by that family yet? What? You've already wavered after I softened my stance? How can you be so easily swayed! Let me tell you, you think you can get me to pay to redeem you? Dream on!"
She suffered so much injustice back then, and now that things are finally getting better, these jinxes are back. Why didn't she die on the way when she was fleeing famine?
The thought of her two daughters almost being sold made Song Xiu'e unable to calm down.
Zhu Shun was also helpless. He knew what kind of person his mother was. They were living the best life they could imagine. If his mother and her family hadn't gone too far in the past, he would have brought them home without hesitation.
But now, he doesn't want to go back to those miserable days.
Song Xiu'e was a little agitated. Song Ning noticed this when he returned from outside and asked her about it. Song Xiu'e was already holding back her anger, so she immediately told Song Ning everything.
Finally, with a resolute expression, she said, "Er Ya, don't worry, I won't soften my heart. I remember clearly how the Zhu family treated me before. If your uncle really can't let go, I'll divorce him and let him go on his own. Anyway, even without a man, our family can still live well."
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