The whole family stayed by Jiang Shan's side in fear, forbidding her from leaving any place outside the Jiang residence.
During this period, everyone came to have one-on-one talks with her, including but not limited to various expressions of condolence and comfort. Without exception, all the people in the shop who knew about her came to visit her and she received a lot of gifts.
It's not appropriate to accept such an expensive gift when it's not a holiday or festival; I should find a way to reciprocate.
When Jiang Shan was so idle that his head was practically growing weeds, he started thinking about returning the favor.
After much thought, she decided that it was time to promote the soy sauce to a wider audience.
When a large vat of soy sauce was brought in front of Fu Ting, before Fu Ting could react, his father, the old patriarch of the Fu family, immediately lit up.
"Send it to the mountain for me?"
Jiang Shan shook his head, staring intently into Fu Ting's eyes, and said seriously, "Uncle Fu, aren't you going back to Beijing? You should take this jar of soy sauce back with you. It'll be a very respectable gift for your relatives, friends, or colleagues!"
Fu Ting looked over at her with a languid expression, "I'm not ready yet..."
"Father, you should go back!" Fu Qiyuan cut off his father's thoughts without hesitation.
"I have already written to His Majesty to request leave!" Fu Ting's eyes were filled with the three chilling words "unfilial son."
Fu Qiyuan met his father's reproachful gaze and said calmly, "I bought a house in the capital for my wedding, but I don't have many people here who I can use..."
“Three days later… the day after tomorrow, I will set off the day after tomorrow! Isn’t one jar of soy sauce a bit too little? Shan’er, Uncle Fu really appreciates the things you sent to the Grand Princess Liyang’s residence…”
Jiang Shan snapped his fingers. "No problem. If you need anything in the future, just send someone to tell Rong Yue. If Rong Yue isn't in the capital, you can tell the steward at the Grand Princess Li Yang's residence. I'll have Jiang Yong's caravan deliver it to you in the capital. There's only one thing: regarding the soy sauce, you'll have to help me advertise it!"
Jiang Shan gave Fu Ting, the Minister of Works, a general overview of how to promote soy sauce.
Fu Ting stroked the small mustache he had finally grown, and his mind quickly flashed back to the Minister of Revenue's coin-shaped face, which looked so smooth it could be scraped clean, and to Censor Wu, who constantly babbled in his ear, praising Fu Qiyuan eight hundred times.
Oh dear, this girl is about to make a great contribution; we need to think this through carefully!
The old patriarch Fu also leaned closer and chuckled, "Girl, there are many people and many gossips on my mountain, so you can't show favoritism!"
Fu Ting turned around and glared at his father, "Why do people from the martial arts world have so many fussy rules? It doesn't matter what you eat!"
"You brat, shut up! Qingcheng Mountain will belong to Huai'er from now on, so he has to live on the mountain permanently!" The old patriarch Fu made a gesture as if to hit someone, decisively shutting up Fu Ting.
Jiang Shan decided not to interfere in the feud between the father and son, but she still seriously considered what the old patriarch Fu had said.
Judging from the power and influence of Patriarch Fu, it seems he really intends to make Jiang Huai his successor. Whether this is good or bad is another matter, but Jiang Shan does hope to give Jiang Huai the opportunity to travel around and broaden his horizons.
In her youth, she was full of vigor and ambition, living life to the fullest. She didn't want her son to be a frog in a well in this historical landscape.
Qingcheng Mountain still has a strong need to curry favor with them!
"Don't worry, Grandpa Fu, I know what I'm doing! When Jiang Huai turns three, I'll have him come up the mountain to stay with you for a while!" Jiang Shan immediately patted his chest and promised.
Little did she know that her promise would lead Jiang Huai down a path of no return, like a runaway horse.
...
Two days later, Fu Ting was to return to Beijing.
He's been in Chongqing for over half a month now; it's time to go back and deal with those troubling matters in the capital!
Besides, there were more important matters waiting for him to take care of when he returned to the capital: his son's marriage, his mentor's return to the court, the change of the Cheng family's name, and Yuan'er's change of surname...
Yes, the days ahead will be busy, but also very interesting.
When Fu Ting left, he said a few words to Jiao's mother by the carriage, then said "See you in the capital" to Jiang Shan, and finally kissed Jiang Huai on the cheek before getting into the carriage without any hesitation.
Jiang Huai waved his little hand from behind and called out in a childish voice, "Grandpa, Huai'er will miss you when he has time!"
She even blew a kiss from afar.
How lovable!
...
Jiang Shan's background is like pouring a ladle of water into a pot of oil; only the pot boils, and only the ladle of water evaporates.
It quickly returned to its original state.
Jiao's mother was still the same Jiao's mother, showing no special care for Jiangshan. Her expression only became more gentle, but she was still ruthless and unyielding when it came to scolding him.
Jiang Shan is still the same Jiang Shan. The slight restraint she felt towards her mother's status as a lady from a prominent family has now vanished. She will never pretend to be reserved when it's time to be playful.
Apart from the fact that Fu Qiyuan and Jiang Shan are getting more and more affectionate, and that Sanlang is more intimate with Jiang Shan, nothing else has changed much.
After confirming that Jiangshan would not relapse, Anjing began to lead people to brew soy sauce on a large scale.
With Chengbang Logistics as our backing, we can sell any amount of soy sauce!
While Jiang Shan was busy, she didn't forget to ask Hongxiufang to keep an eye on the Pei family's movements.
Soon, news came from Hongxiufang that the Pei family's businesses in Yuzhou were in trouble and they were selling their shops!
Selling a shop is a good idea!
The businessmen in the Yuzhou Chamber of Commerce who were on good terms with Jiangshan were all shrewd and cunning. One of the most common tactics of businessmen was to elevate the powerful and belittle the weak. After several joint attacks, it became increasingly difficult for the Pei family to do business in Yuzhou.
In addition, due to Chengbang Logistics' intentional or unintentional sabotage, the Pei family suffered several setbacks in a short period of time.
Unable to manage cash flow, the only option is to sell the shop!
Pei Guangnian knew that Jiang Shan was behind it all, but he had no evidence!
To be precise, there's no other way!
Pei Tianyou clearly told the Pei family that they should no longer participate in anything related to the Jiang family and Fu Qiyuan, nor should they interfere in anything concerning the Cheng family in Shangjing and the Pei family's aunt. The Pei family must be independent, and can only be independent!
Their only chance came from that important person in the capital.
But for now, the Pei family has to endure it! As long as the Pei family wants to maintain its foothold in Yuzhou, they have to swallow their pride and bear the consequences!
Even at its worst, the Pei family's position in Yuzhou is not one that can be shaken by just anyone! A starved camel is still bigger than a horse; no matter how domineering the Jiang family is, they can't compete with the Pei family's wealth and status.
That's what the entire Pei family thinks!
Because they don't yet know that Chengbang Logistics is Jiangshan's sharpest weapon!
Therefore, when a manager from Chengbang Logistics approached the Pei family to buy their shop, Pei Guangnian readily agreed, and the price was extremely fair, even 10% lower than the price he had previously inquired about.
Consider it a favor to Chengbang Logistics!
"Announce it to the public: I want every shop owned by the Pei family! Whoever buys it, the Jiang family is willing to pay them an extra 10%!"
Jiang Shan wanted to let the Pei family know that their shops would eventually fall into the hands of the Jiang family. He wanted to openly challenge the Pei family, openly bully them, and infuriate them!
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