Niu Jun was still a child. Even if he could talk about becoming a high-ranking official or a marquis, he must have heard his father Niu Dayan talk about it.
Niu Dayan's values began to deviate, and it was too dangerous for Kang Yuanchen to partner with him, so she had to go and remind him.
When Kang Yueran saw Kang Yuanchen, she asked him again if he wanted to go to the capital. Kang Yuanchen hesitated for a long time, but still shook his head and refused.
She asked again whether they should take Huang and Yuanwu away. Kang Yuanchen still shook his head and said that he could protect his mother and brother.
Kang Yueran didn't try to persuade him much, as she knew that Kang Yuanchen had been working very hard and trying to make a career.
For merchants and common people, the imperial decree came very suddenly, but Ou Jiuyan was mentally prepared.
The imperial court requisitioned the Ou family's wharf and planned to build a shipping office at the wharf. Everyone looked at Ou Jiuyan with sympathy.
After hearing the imperial decree from the court, He Yifan comforted him, "Old Ou, don't be upset. Although your dock has been requisitioned, the profit from both the incoming and outgoing trades is 10%, which can add up to a lot."
Meng Dechang felt sorry for Ou Jiuyan, "Only 10% profit is too little."
Zuo Bai grabbed Ou Jiuyan's sleeve and said, "Old Ou, you are such a stingy person. You lost a dock for nothing, and you didn't cry. This is not right."
Ou Jiuyan pulled back his sleeves and said, "The imperial court wants to requisition my family's dock. What else can I do but agree?"
"I don't believe it, tell the truth!"
Everything Kang Yueran said that night came true, and Ou Jiuyan also believed that in the near future, the court would definitely impose many restrictions on merchants using sea transportation.
A 10% profit on both the purchase and sale may seem small, but it's a long-term business, and cooperation with the court will definitely benefit his other businesses. He's not losing out!
Ou Jiuyan didn't want to say that it was Kang Yueran who gave the idea to the court. "Then tell me, besides handing over the dock with both hands, what else can I do?"
This stumped Zuo Bai, "I always feel like something is wrong with you!" It was strange that he didn't cry.
Meng Dechang laughed and said, "It's right and it's wrong. This matter has been decided. Let's go to Lao Mu's restaurant for a drink. Lao Ou will treat us." He also felt that something was wrong.
"Why should I treat you? I just lost a pier!"
Zuo Bai grabbed Ou Jiuyan's arm and dragged him forward. "You should be the one to treat. You must be hiding something from us."
Ma Shun had returned from Ningzhou and was answering Kang Yueran's question in his study.
He took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "This trip went smoothly. You can rest assured, young lady."
"You're wrong. Next time you go, things won't go smoothly."
"Why? What else does Duke Lu want?"
Kang Yueran refilled Ma Shun's tea. "The emperor is ill, so Duke Lu no longer needs to be so considerate. Fortunately, the Ningzhou governor is the emperor's man, otherwise we wouldn't even be able to go to Ningzhou."
"In the future, you must be extra careful with the goods you receive, and there must not be any prohibited items. And the stewards and servants of the guests you bring with you must also be on high alert."
Ma Shun lost his initial excitement. "I understand, young lady! Oh, by the way, before I came back, the head of the Hua family asked me to tell you that they have already planted Panax notoginseng and that they have discovered another patch of Panax notoginseng in the mountains. If you have time, please go and take a look."
Kang Yueran's heart sank. Did he discover Tian Qi or the private soldiers? "It's summer now, and it's cool to sail. I'll go to Ningzhou with you next time."
Ma Shun didn't know the real situation and thought Kang Yueran was just making up an excuse because she was worried about them. "Okay! Thank you for thinking of us, young lady!"
Kang Yueran didn't say anything. "After I came back from the capital, I asked Uncle He to make a batch of buoys. You will pick them up in ten days. Each cargo ship will have forty buoys. If there is any danger, you can use them to save your life."
The floating ring is an ancient lifebuoy. It is round and made of fir wood that she bought from the space mall.
Ma Shun bowed and said, "I thank you, young lady, on behalf of the boatmen!" There are many officials and merchants in this world who only protect property and not people.
"You work for me, so naturally I should do everything I can to protect you. I'm going to the capital soon and will be back in half a month at the latest. When I come back, I'll go to Ningzhou with you." Kang Yueran wanted to personally send Ye and the others to the capital.
Both Ye and Yuanfeng Yuanhao have accepted the idea of going to the capital.
Kang Yueran asked the servants who usually served Ye and the two brothers to be brought along, so that there would be more people who could talk.
The house in the capital city is fully stocked, and the three Ye family members only need to bring a few sets of clothes.
Anzhou was prosperous, but the three Ye family members, visiting the capital for the first time, were still astounded by its prosperity. The Four Seasons Garden was particularly exquisite. In the middle of summer, all four gardens were thriving.
The capital city is not without danger, so it is better for the three Ye family members to go out less. Therefore, Kang Yueran asked them to live in Four Seasons Garden because of its beautiful scenery.
She introduced Wang Yu and Nanny Wu to Ye, and just as they were settled, Chai Shijing arrived.
Ye was about to kneel down to pay her respects, but Chai Shijing said anxiously, "Madam, there's no need to be so polite!"
Kang Yueran supported Ye and said, "Mom, just perform the blessing ceremony."
Ye performed the blessing ceremony as instructed, and Kang Yuanfeng and Yuan Hao also bowed.
After sitting down, Kang Yueran said, "I go out often and I'm worried that Anzhou might not be peaceful, so I sent my mother and my brother to the capital. Ah Jing, please help me take care of them."
Chai Shijing felt obliged to do so, "Okay! I'll pick fifty guards and send them over tomorrow morning." Every prince can have his own guards after he sets up his own residence, with two hundred guards for a prince and three hundred for a prince.
"I also need to hire a teacher to teach my brother at home."
"Okay, I'll ask the teacher to recommend someone."
Kang Yuanhao asked, "Sister, aren't we going to school?"
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