Chapter 1905 Qi Lie's Purpose
Seeing that she didn't speak, Qi Lie couldn't help but glance at Meng Yunzheng, who calmly sipped his tea. He pursed his lips and continued, "I think Changjin Prefecture has a lot of potential. Besides, this is Yunzheng's hometown. The Meng family's roots are here, so it will be convenient to come and go in the future, right?"
Shu Yu nodded in agreement.
Qi Lie laughed, "Look at the shop deed in your hand. I spent most of the day picking out the three most suitable locations for you. You can go and see them all, and choose whichever one you like."
You've been picking and choosing all day? Aren't you supposed to be incredibly busy?
"Given to me by Lord Qi?"
Qi Lie silently took a sip of tea. He was very poor. The shops in Changjin Prefecture were not cheap at all.
"Don't talk about gifts or anything like that. This is a reward from the imperial court. You have made great contributions this time, and being conferred the title of Princess of Wen'an County is just one of the rewards. It is only right that you be given a shop in the prefectural city as well. When you were conferred the title of Township Lady by the late emperor, you were also given a large mansion in Jiangyuan County. Now that you are a county princess, giving you a shop is already beneath you."
Qi Lie spoke with great conviction, but what he said was the truth.
These house and land deeds are being watched by many people in Changjin Prefecture and even other prefectures. The government's official explanation is that they will be auctioned off, and no one can pull strings to get away with it.
If he were to sell or give one of the shops to Shu Yu privately, not only him, but Shu Yu would also be criticized.
Therefore, it is most reasonable to regard this as a reward from the imperial court.
Qi Lie is capable of being the master of this task.
Shu Yu raised an eyebrow. It seemed she hadn't lost out by becoming the county magistrate; these three shops weren't cheap. Of course, if the government auctioned them off, the starting price would be lower, but in good locations, with more bidders, the final price could be even higher.
Shu Yu accepted the gift with a smile, "Then thank you very much, sir. But I need to go and see where these three shops are located first."
"Of course." Qi Lie was very happy, as if she was relieved to have accepted the shop.
This expression intensified Shu Yu's suspicions, making her feel as if he was plotting something.
But seeing that Meng Yunzheng didn't seem to object, it seemed that even if it was a conspiracy, it wouldn't harm her.
Shu Yu got up to leave, and Meng Yunzheng stood up as well, saying to Qi Lie, "I'll go with her."
"Hey." Qi Lie raised his hand, wanting to call out to him. However, Meng Yunzheng moved quickly, and the study door slammed shut with a bang.
Qi Lie gritted his teeth, and finally snorted, "Fine, I'll let you slack off for a day."
Meng Yunzheng quickened his pace and caught up with Shu Yu, who was waiting to the side. The latter waved the shop deed in her hand and asked, "What exactly happened? Why did Lord Qi suddenly have such an idea? Did you tell him?"
“No.” Meng Yunzheng took her hand and explained as they walked out, “The shop is what you deserve. It’s just that Qi Lie wanted to keep you here in this way, and incidentally… keep me here as well.”
Before the New Year, Meng Yunzheng had told Qi Lie that he would return to Dong'an Prefecture with Shu Yu after the New Year.
Qi Lie was unwilling and helpless. It was really difficult to deal with a man who was obsessed with love. According to him, Lu Shuyu was so capable that she could go back alone without any problems. Why did he have to stay behind and protect her?
But Meng Yunzheng was very determined, and Qi Lie had no choice but to agree for the time being.
(End of this chapter)
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