Chapter 193: Coal Mine Discovered, Split 50-50 with the Prince
Qian Junjie was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face. He lowered his head in embarrassment and after a long pause, he finally uttered two words: "Master..."
Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of his master watching the show, and shame crept up his cheeks.
He shouted, "I'm going to eat!"
Looking at Qian Junjie's fleeing back, the two men smiled at each other in the aisle. It seemed that watching a playboy become a responsible and motivated young man was much happier than watching a playboy go to destruction.
Jiusu seemed to understand the saying, A prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold.
Some people can't turn back, and some people won't turn back.
The temperature outside was extremely low. Zi Tan brought a cloak and put it on the young lady. She glanced at Jiang Jing again and chuckled, "Is this the couple's outfit mentioned in the book?"
Couple outfits? She also learned such a modern term.
Jiusu's eyes paused, then became brighter, "Really? It must be Sister Xiuying who can do it. Ah Jing, shall we go to the place you mentioned? I promised Sister Xiuying that I would meet the Tian family tonight."
Two horses were running along the snow-covered path.
The setting sun shone on them. Half an hour later, they finally arrived at the place Jiang Jing mentioned. The guards were looking at them all around, and he cleared his throat.
"I'll bring Master Jiu to see it."
The guard clasped his fists and said, "The Crown Prince has instructed that you and Master Jiu can come as you please."
Jiusu blinked, tugged at the man's sleeve, and whispered, "Isn't this my mountain? Why did the prince send someone?"
Afraid that the guards might hear him, he glanced at him.
Humph, so what if she heard it? She didn’t plant this tree, but she owned this mountain!
The guard is looking at the scenery on the mountain.
Jiang Jing smiled and said, "The prince was afraid of being noticed, so he asked someone to watch over him. He was originally investigating the cause of death of the people around the cave, but he didn't expect to find this thing."
Lord Yang said that the dead were all murdered.
Lou Ming was responsible for several more deaths and had been personally escorted back to Shengjing, but Prince Chang had not returned to Shengjing yet and was not in a hurry at all, which was puzzling.
Jiusu asked curiously, "What is it?"
They descended the ladder about three hundred meters. Jiang Jing shielded her from the wind, but she wasn't cold. What could be underground? And what was so precious being guarded?
Could it be...
Jiang Jing pushed the flashlight aside and said, "Look."
The light fell on the black coals.
"It's coal!" Jiusu exclaimed, tears welling up in her eyes. "Ajing! The village chief and the others are saved! Winter won't be cold anymore!"
After going up, he looked at the guards and fell into silence.
On the way, Jiusu asked, "Does the prince want this coal mine?"
Jiang Jing nodded, and seeing her face darken, he hurriedly said, "But I said, this is the mountain you bought, no matter what we do, we have to discuss it with you."
Jiusu's eyes moved slightly, and she raised her eyebrows and asked.
"Didn't the prince hit you when you said that?"
"He said I was a loser and would definitely be henpecked in the future." Jiang Jing said this without getting angry. He even raised his head proudly. "I told the prince that it's enough for my wife to be successful."
Then the prince was speechless.
Jiusu smiled and said, "Listen to your wife and you will make a fortune!"
Then she continued, "Although this coal mine is on my mountain, it was discovered by you and the prince together. Ah Jing, what percentage do you think I should give you?"
Jiang Jing said: "At least 30%."
A tall tree attracts the wind. Asu controls both salt and coal, and is probably being targeted by the powerful people in Shengjing. If he can involve the prince, everything will be much simpler.
For example, the qualifications for coal trafficking.
At least no one will catch you in any trouble.
Jiusu naturally understood the logic behind this, and she generously ceded it, saying, "The coal mine is huge. The prince and I will split it 50-50, but I have one condition: I must use the mined coal first."
"I understand." Jiang Jing escorted Jiusu to the bottom of Fangxing Tower and said, "I'm going to negotiate with the Crown Prince now."
In the private room on the second floor, the Tian family was already getting extremely anxious.
Furong looked at Xiuying on the side and sneered, "You are not lying, are you? You didn't seduce Master Jiu at all. You actually want to cheat some money."
Xiuying rolled her eyes and said speechlessly.
"It's only two hundred taels of silver, and you don't even ask around. How could I, the proprietress of Jinxiu Pavilion, care about such a small amount of money?" Her friendship with Jiusu was obvious.
Need to tell this group of people?
But was my sister tripped up by something? Worry appeared on his face.
When Furong heard her sisters tell her how popular Jinxiu Pavilion was and how it could earn several thousand taels a day, she became jealous and cursed, "If it weren't for my husband, would Jinxiu Pavilion be what it is today?"
laughed.
Xiuying said, "Tian Zu, didn't you tell him that Jinxiu Pavilion was given to me by my mother's family? If you mess with me again, I'll leave."
The two elders of the Tian family changed their attitude of not caring about the matter and tried to dissuade them anxiously.
Madam Tian scolded, "You little bitch, you'll die if you don't speak, right? If it weren't for you, would I have offended Master Jiu? If you cause trouble again, I'll let Zu'er divorce you when I get back!"
Xiuying didn't dare to speak.
Shopkeeper Fang was waiting at the door. He clasped his fists and said, "Master Jiu."
"You're being polite." Jiusu said with a smile, "We're still the same as before."
Shopkeeper Fang's smile became even wider. He personally opened the door and invited Jiusu in. He then urged the kitchen to serve the dishes. He also arranged for a number of servants and waiters to serve on both sides.
Everyone has been instructed to ensure the safety of Lord Jiu.
Xiuying went to meet her, took her arm, and said happily, "Sister, you are here, come and take a seat."
The Tian family stood in a row, like mice, with their heads down, not daring to breathe loudly. Seeing Jiusu sitting down and looking at them, Master Tian took the lead and knelt on the ground.
"Sir, this criminal deserves death. Please forgive me!"
He nudged the woman with his elbow.
Mrs. Tian crawled over on her knees, her voice trembling as she said, "Master Jiu, I know I'm wrong. I beg you to punish me. You can punish me by beating me with a stick or even jail. It's all my fault. Please don't be jealous of the Tian family."
Jiusu looked at the half of Mrs. Tian's arm that was exposed, which was covered with bruises.
From her words, it is not difficult to hear that it was Master Tian who taught her to do so, to punish her alone and not implicate the Tian family. As the wife of the Tian family and the grandmother of the legitimate grandson, she is the master.
The status is also extremely low.
She said calmly, "I'm not angry. You don't have to think too much. Get up."
"Thank you, thank you, sir." Mrs. Tian glanced behind her and only dared to stand up after seeing the master stand up. Facing the official's power, even though the Tian family was a wealthy family in Suming County.
I didn't dare to act rashly and could only beg for mercy.
When all the dishes were served, everyone ate with great resignation.
Xiuying suppressed her laughter and whispered, "Sister, this is so refreshing! I've had so many meals with them, but this is the first time I've seen them lose their temper."
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In the Qiu Mansion, the prince choked for a moment. He was surprised and said, "Did she really say 50-50? But she wanted the coal mine first, just to make money. Why don't you tell Jiusu that I will pay the money and buy the remaining coal mine?"
Jiang Jing shook his head, his eyes softening.
Whenever I mention her, I always feel a burning sensation in my chest.
"She needs the coal mine, not for the silver."
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