Jiang Qianniang smiled bitterly upon hearing this. "We naturally share this thought, but that piece of land is in an excellent location, and they'd find use in it, so they're not willing to give it up easily. The Jiang family has invested a lot in these shops, and for the time being, they can't come up with more money to buy the land back, so we can only hold out like this. It's just that they can afford to drag it out, but we can't."
Ren Yaoqi smiled, took a sip of tea, and waited for Jiang Qianniang to explain her purpose.
As expected, Jiang Qianniang continued, "Actually, we came to see the young lady today because we have an unwelcome request."
Ren Yaoqi raised his eyebrows slightly.
"The family that is competing with our Jiang family for land is surnamed Gao." Jiang Qianniang said to Ren Yaoqi.
Ren Yaoqi thought for a moment and said, "Is there no family with the surname Gao among the prestigious families in Shunzhou?"
Jiang Qianniang nodded. "Yes, Madam. Not only you, but even the locals in Shunzhou have never heard of the Gao family before. Yet, about a month ago, the Gao family robbed the Han family of a large portion of their grain and oil business. My father originally wanted to visit the head of the Gao family in person to discuss the land issue, but he didn't see him."
Ren Yaoqi smiled apologetically and said, "I'm afraid I can't help you with your Shunzhou affairs."
Jiang Qianniang quickly said, "Young Madam, I heard that the Gao family has some relationship with the Lei family, but we sent several letters to the Lei family before, but the head of the Lei family didn't reply. I heard that the head of the Lei family is away from Yunyang City recently, and Madam Lei doesn't see outsiders."
Ren Yaoqi smiled and said, "My sister has been feeling unwell lately. She might have taken the two children to live in the manor."
Jiang Qianniang looked at Ren Yaoqi and asked tentatively, "Then I wonder if the young lady could help pass a message to the Lei family?"
Just then, Pingguo, who had already combed her hair, hurried in from outside and whispered to Ren Yaoqi, "Young Madam, the princess asked Nanny Xin to ask if you have the gift list that Jinzhou sent last month."
Ren Yaoqi nodded, let Pingguo leave first, and then said with a smile: "I will ask someone to inquire about the matter you just mentioned. I have some things to take care of, so I will excuse you for now. Miss Jiang, since you are in Yunyang City, why not stay and play for a few more days? Speaking of which, you do have some connection with Yunyang City."
Jiang Qianniang and Jiang Shi exchanged a glance. Jiang Qianniang was about to say something, but after a pause, she swallowed it back. She and Jiang Shi stood up and said with a smile, "I plan to stay a few more days. There are still many places in Yunyang City that I haven't visited. Thank you very much, Madam. I'll wait for your news when I get home."
Ren Yaoqi brought the tea with a smile, and Jiang Qianniang and Jiang Shi took their leave.
After they left, Ren Yaoqi did not go to Jiuyang Palace, but returned to Zhaoning Palace. As soon as he stepped over the threshold, he saw Xiao Jingxi sitting on the soft couch in the east side room, reading a book. Hearing her voice, he looked up at Ren Yaoqi and smiled, "You're back so soon?"
Ren Yaoqi walked over to him and sat down. Seeing that he was holding a book on flower planting and pruning, he took it and flipped through it, jokingly saying, "It's just a garden. Are you planning to do it yourself?"
Xiao Jingxi came over, put his arm around Ren Yaoqi's waist, and rested his chin on her shoulder: "I planted every blade of grass and every tree in Zhaoning Palace myself, don't you know?"
Ren Yaoqi was stunned when he heard this, then tilted his head in surprise and said, "So you're going to build the small garden in Zhaoning Palace yourself? You can do this?"
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