Grandpa Nie and his wife sold their house and now live alone in a small courtyard.
Although the house was furnished more simply than before, the old lady was all smiles and in much better spirits than before, thanks to the servants she had hired to take care of her.
The old lady prepared a sumptuous family feast, and the second and third masters from the other two branches also came over, making the scene very lively.
Jiang Zhi was very polite, even a little reserved, and just smiled without saying a word.
Because the Nie family kept asking Nie Fantian about his past, as if they always wanted to find out something.
Master Nie stroked his beard and said, "Madam Jiang, we have no other intention than to ask about Xiaotian's past. We just want to learn more about the child's personality."
The family, knowing their child was now an adult, planned to arrange a marriage for him, hoping he would return home for the wedding ceremony and have an heir, so his grandfather could see his great-grandson soon.
As for Nie Fantian's affairs, Jiang Zhi should stay as far away as possible and not interfere in anything. Now that the Nie family wants to arrange a marriage for him, she can't say a word.
The Nie family is eager to capture Nie Fantian, and it is indeed a good idea to quickly give birth to a bloodline in the Nie family.
Having been involved for so long, the story is no longer what it used to be.
To this day, Jiang Zhi still doesn't know whether Nie Fantian is building a harem or has no female lead; randomly sending people over might just make them cannon fodder.
The Nie family has given money, and Nie Fantian has accepted their kindness. It's best to be cautious and not do anything that might offend Nie Fantian.
However, since the question had already been asked directly, Jiang Zhi still had to say, "Xiao Tian has always been decisive since he was young. It's best if he decides who he marries in the future. If you really want what's best for him, it would be more appropriate to give him more money!"
Upon hearing Jiang Zhi's words, the three members of the Nie family exchanged bewildered glances.
They had previously suggested to Nie Fantian that he marry a wife first, but Nie Fantian refused outright, only taking the money pooled together by the three families, telling the Nie family to live a peaceful life and not to flaunt his name.
The Nie family assumed that Nie Fantian was too young to attract attention and didn't really make a fuss about it.
The deaths of Du Baolin and Xu Xiaolan in prison went unnoticed, clearly indicating that someone had taken care of it.
However, Nie Fantian had not contacted his family for more than a year. When his family inquired about the situation, they only knew that Tianpeng Army had been fighting all along.
They started to get restless. They couldn't let their money go to waste, so they wondered if they could trick him into coming back at the end of the year to get married.
However, not knowing Nie Fantian's personality, they dared not act rashly. When Jiang Zhi arrived, they quickly came over to inquire.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Zhi said he wouldn't get married, but would give more money! Now, the family doesn't have much money left.
The second and third branches of the Nie family began to complain, and Jiang Zhi listened without saying a word, but as she listened, she began to understand what was going on.
Nie Fantian hadn't been in open contact with me before, and now he's telling the Nie family not to use his name in public, which clearly means he has an enemy.
The male protagonist's biggest weakness is money, while his biggest weakness is enemies.
When Nie Fantian was still young and inexperienced, he was unwilling to let his relatives show their faces, but he did not say that he would not use his people to do business.
Of course, the Nie family didn't know who his people were, but those who secretly helped clean up the mess were.
If the Nie family gets into trouble, those people will secretly help them.
Since the Nie family couldn't see Jiang Zhi, who didn't support the idea of ​​arranging a marriage for Nie Fantian, they were at a loss.
Let's make money then. Everyone likes money, and the male lead likes it even more.
Naturally, the Nie family brought up the matter of Li Laoshi selling medicinal oils. Li Laoshi was using his own storefront, so the products sold well, and this business was a natural progression.
Jiang Zhi also planned to have Old Li sell medicinal oils and soaps in Jincheng Prefecture, and the Nie family was the best choice.
During their conversation, they settled the matter, agreeing that Li Laoshi would cooperate with the Nie family in sales.
It's just that it's hot now, and the lard used to make the medicinal fat will melt and make the face greasy. We'll have to wait another two months to sell it. It's perfect time for Jiang Zhi to go back and prepare now.
In addition, the Nie family asked about the mosquito repellent and mosquito coils.
Jiang Zhi said that other merchants were selling it, and if the Nie family wanted to sell it, they would have to discuss it with them.
The Nie family were also merchants, so they naturally understood these principles. They didn't think much of it and simply said that if the other party could share the goods, they would naturally act according to the rules.
Jiang Zhi guessed that the Huo family must have a pharmacy in Jincheng Prefecture. She would mention it when she returned to Pingchuan County and let the two families negotiate on their own.
After having dinner at the Nie family's house, everyone had just set up the tea table when a waiter from the inn rushed over: "Madam Jiang, someone from the Prince's mansion has come and wants you to go and report back immediately!"
Jiang Zhiteng stood up: "So fast? Wasn't it supposed to be ten days for a reply?"
In her opinion, it should have taken at least seven working days, but she was notified in just two days. The efficiency of the people in the Prince's Mansion is too high.
Upon hearing that someone from the Prince's mansion had arrived, the Nie family members nearby were immediately taken aback: "Aunt Jiang, you'd better go back quickly!"
Jiang Zhi naturally wanted to go back, but in this hot weather and in a hurry, she wouldn't walk by herself.
Pingchuan County has sedan chairs, and Jincheng Prefecture naturally has its own means of transportation.
Go outside and call for a "street sedan chair," which is basically a slightly modified sedan chair. The price is fixed, so there's no need to bargain. Just get in and go.
Two sedan chair bearers carried the person at a brisk pace, while Errui walked alongside them.
She hurriedly returned to the inn, where a young eunuch dressed in brown was already waiting impatiently. Upon seeing Jiang Zhi, he said, "The gatekeeper told you to wait at the inn. Why are you wandering around?"
Jiang Zhi thought to herself: Making people wait? Are they supposed to wait in the inn the whole time?
However, she didn't want to offend the eunuch, so she could only explain in a low voice: she had been waiting at the inn and had gone out because of an urgent matter.
The eunuch ignored the explanation and simply shook his head: "The gatekeeper wants you to return to Taoyuan at three-quarters past dusk. Hurry up and go!"
Jiang Zhi heard each word he said clearly, but couldn't understand them when put together. What did "door" mean? What did "peach garden" mean? Wasn't it still early at three quarters past noon?
We still have at least an hour and a half left. Should we leave now?
The innkeeper was very perceptive. Knowing that Jiang Zhi, who came from the countryside, did not understand that eunuchs had to accept "tribute" when they went out, he quickly stuffed a small ingot of silver into his hand: "Please sit down for a moment, sir, while Madam Jiang goes to change her clothes."
The eunuch took the silver and stuffed it into his pocket: "Then, you should go now!"
Oh! I see!
Er Rui was dumbfounded again. It was the first time he had ever seen a pale-faced, beardless eunuch, and the first time he had ever seen someone so blatantly asking for money.
Jiang Zhi knew that eunuchs wanted money; having no descendants and no future prospects, they just wanted money to keep them safe.
She and Errui went into their respective rooms to change into clean clothes, and then packed up extra loose silver coins to give as gifts.
Taoyuan was not the place of the Three Sworn Brothers of the Peach Garden, but rather an office of the Prince's Palace.
Jiang Zhi and Er Rui were brought over without any trouble, but they waited for a long time. They were told it would be three quarters past 5 PM, but they ended up waiting for another hour.
However, when Jiang Zhi saw a figure dressed in a five-clawed golden dragon robe, she felt that the wait was worthwhile.
When Qinggangzi was rescuing the disaster victims, King Zhou was still outside Ba County; now he has returned.
This is a living, breathing prince; he might even become emperor someday.
In fact, he was originally a king, a local tyrant.
Following the instructions given by the eunuch, Jiang Zhi and Er Rui hurriedly performed the formalities.
Prince Zhou, around fifty years old, exuded an air of authority and solemnity. He glanced at Er Rui and then asked Jiang Zhi, "Jiang, is it true that Zhang Zhengxin said you taught the people farming skills?"
Jiang Zhi looked up and stared directly at the other person: "That's indeed the case."
"Oh, why did you teach it to others?" Prince Zhou asked again.
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