"Collect all the usable cash; I need it." Jiang Chuwei took the ledger and glanced at it.
Xue Lan is a shrewd businesswoman, so Jiang Chuwei is very reassured.
"The Linglong Pavilion can spare 100,000 taels of silver."
"Okay! Get ready."
Xue Lan quickly went to prepare the money.
Jiang Chuwei led her group to the grain shop again.
Yu Datong and Manager Wu were already waiting at the door.
The two men quickly stepped forward to greet her: "Greetings, Miss!"
Qiu Shu told her older brother about the young lady's idea, so they immediately started calling her "young lady" as well.
They were all people brought from the General's Mansion, and they only obeyed Jiang Chuwei's orders.
"How's business at the grain shop?" Jiang Chuwei asked.
“He’s considered one of the best in the capital,” Manager Wu replied respectfully.
"From now on, grain sales will be limited to a maximum of two shi (a unit of dry measure) per day. We will tell the public that the warehouses are being renovated and the inventory is insufficient. We will also collect all available cash," Jiang Chuwei instructed.
"Two shi? Grain will get moldy if it's kept for too long. New grain will be ready soon," Manager Wu said, puzzled.
"It's alright. From today onwards, just do as I say, and I will hand over the cash from each shop to you."
"You and Yu Datong go and buy as much grain as possible, but don't make too much noise; don't let anyone find out we're hoarding grain."
"Yes!" Manager Wu was relieved.
Miss must have her reasons for doing this.
But the young lady's next instructions left him completely baffled.
Shops in Nanzhou also need to store grain and find an open space to store it.
Miss, what are you planning?
Jiang Chuwei couldn't possibly say that the earthquake would strike Nanzhou immediately.
People might think she's talking nonsense, and it's not impossible that they might even arrest her as a monster.
How could she know something that even the Imperial Observatory hadn't monitored?
Jiang Chuwei visited several more shops, and it was almost time for her to have a meal.
"Let's go to Zuixianlou!"
Seeing that the guest was dressed in extremely expensive clothes, the doorman announced, "Fairy Hall on the second floor, please take a seat, distinguished guest."
"Is this the only private room left?" Qiu Shu asked.
"There are several more! But this lady looks like a fairy, so I think the Fairy Hall would be more suitable for you." The waiter's words were as sweet as honey.
Jiang Chuwei looked at the waiter, who was a stranger, but seemed quite clever.
"Go ahead, there are four of us, you can order the dishes." Jiang Chuwei lifted her leg and walked towards the second floor.
Just as I stepped onto the stairs, a burly figure blocked my way.
Jiang Chuwei looked up, and a pair of unabashed eyes were scrutinizing her from head to toe.
Jiang Chuwei's pupils dilated in shock. This person was none other than Lin Mushen, the Prince of Jin, who had ascended the throne in her previous life.
Jiang Chuwei stared intently at Lin Mushen, unable to move her feet.
She wanted to tear him apart.
This despicable man, despite being an emperor, behaves like a petty person.
They actually used a frame-up to have a loyal minister and his entire family executed.
If he has no humanity towards loyal ministers, how can he care about the lives of ordinary people?
No, he only cares about whether he can achieve his goal.
"How dare you block Prince Jin's path! Get out of the way immediately!"
The lackey beside her, relying on his master's power, glared fiercely at Jiang Chuwei.
As if her eyes were blind, she didn't see that it was Prince Jin who deliberately blocked Jiang Chuwei's way.
"Who told you to scare the young lady?" Prince Jin turned around and kicked the servant.
Jiang Chuwei got goosebumps all over from his gaze.
She stepped back and gave a slight curtsy: "Your Highness, please go first!"
Before she could find a way to save her father and brothers, she had to endure it.
Seeing such a beauty before him, Prince Jin's heart itched. He couldn't resist teasing her: "Whose young lady are you? Are you here for a drink at Zuixianlou? Perfect timing, I have some free time today, how about I keep you company for a drink?"
Lin Mushen's words became increasingly outrageous, his eyes practically glued to Jiang Chuwei.
Xia Qi stood between the two.
The Prince of Jin's face immediately turned cold; he was truly courting death.
Jiang Chuwei suppressed her nausea and retreated to a distance of about ten feet.
But Prince Jin showed no sign of leaving.
He leaned forward and reached out to grab Jiang Chuwei.
Nightingale immediately appeared, extended her hand, and said expressionlessly, "Your Highness, please have some self-respect."
"You're asking for death!" I never expected she had bodyguards by her side.
Interrupted several times by his servants, Prince Jin suddenly launched an attack on Nightingale.
Jiang Chuwei came to her senses: "Your Highness, aren't you afraid of being condemned by the world for such behavior?"
The only thing missing is the word "scoundrel" plastered on his forehead.
Prince Jin immediately withdrew his hand, touched his nose, and was about to speak again.
"What a coincidence! Brother Jin's lewd behavior today has truly broadened my horizons!"
That careless voice again, it's like a persistent ghost.
He would always contradict his father whenever they were in front of him.
The Prince of Jin was displeased: "Brother Prince Yu, are you trying to oppose me at every turn?"
"I just happened to be passing by and saw Brother Jin harassing a respectable woman."
Jiang Chuwei suddenly turned around, and the panic in her eyes unexpectedly met Lin Muheng's gaze.
Lin Muheng frowned.
Is she afraid of Prince Jin?
This woman is fearless when she's with him, so why did Lin Muheng see fear in her eyes just now?
That was what frightened her—the Prince of Jin.
Jiang Chuwei was indeed afraid, afraid that in this life, the General's Mansion would repeat the same mistakes.
Lin Muheng suppressed his anger: "Brother Jin, what a refined taste you have. How can you bully a woman like this? I wonder what Father Emperor will think if he finds out."
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