Chapter 238 Horse Merchant
Although Jiangyan lacks such experience, it has many profound principles.
"Never offend certain people. If you can tolerate something, then tolerate it. If you really can't tolerate it, then come home. Your family will always be your support."
Jiang Yan's words warmed the hearts of the three siblings.
"Okay, we've got your word in mind, brother."
Jiang Zhi said that after a few more words, the group prepared to set off. Jiang Mi hired two carriages, one for the three of them and the other for their luggage. Jiang Zhi and Jiang Xuan's luggage consisted mostly of books and similar items, while Jiang Mi's luggage consisted of food provided by her family, and she didn't have much clothing.
"Little sister, what are your plans? We can't just open a restaurant as soon as we get there, can we? We don't know anyone there, so we need to get to know the area first."
Jiang Mi already had her own plans: "Of course, I plan to buy a house to live in after we get to the capital. It would be best to buy a big one so that we can bring my older brother and parents with us and continue to live together as a family."
Jiang Xuan's mouth dropped open: "Buy a house in the capital? That must cost a fortune!"
Last night, Jiang's mother gave all the money to Jiang Mi, fearing that she might not have enough money if she needed it in the capital. However, Jiang Mi did not take all of it, but only half, which was enough for her.
The remaining half is still in Jiang's mother's hands. In case her business here fails, she will still have some capital to start over when she returns home. If she succeeds, she will have a new source of income and will no longer need the family's money.
"Yes, I heard that houses in the capital are the most expensive. Our old gentleman has been an official in the capital for so many years, and apart from that small courtyard which was a gift from the emperor, it would be very difficult for him to buy one himself. He simply can't afford one unless... he becomes a corrupt official."
Jiang Mi wasn't worried: "Of course your salaries as officials aren't much. My two brothers are so honest and upright, they certainly won't be corrupt officials. It's normal that you can't afford it. But I'm a businesswoman. Businessmen make the most money. You don't need to worry about living expenses. Just focus on your studies and leave everything else to me."
A little girl, so young and already learning to take care of people.
Jiang Zhi shook his head: "That won't do. Before we came, Mother told us many times to take good care of you. If Mother finds out that you were the one taking care of us, we'll get a beating."
"It's nothing, we're just looking out for each other. I'm an adult now, I don't need you to take care of me anymore."
Jiang Mi said that's what she meant, but Jiang Zhi and Jiang Xuan didn't take it seriously. In their eyes, their little sister was just a child, so how could they not take care of her?
It takes about seven days to travel by carriage from Shushan County. Jiang Mi was halfway there when she encountered a group of people. She lifted the curtain and peeked out; it looked like a group of horse merchants passing by.
Jiang Xuan also saw them, and he frowned as he looked at these burly men: "Are there any other inns we can stay at besides this one?"
Jiang Zhichao glanced ahead and said, "It seems there's nothing left. Beyond this point, there's only a road, and it's quite desolate. We won't find an inn to rest until nightfall. We need to get there as soon as possible to avoid not finding any rooms available."
The group of horse merchants also heard the sound of the carriage and turned around. They happened to see Jiang Mi pull her head back. One of them lit up and whispered a few words to the leader of the horse merchants. The leader then turned around and walked over.
Who are you?
Seeing that someone was asking, Jiang Zhi opened the window and said, "We are just passing through and are about to leave. Please make way."
If he hadn't seen Jiang Mi's stunningly beautiful face, it wouldn't have mattered, but since he happened to see it, he naturally wasn't willing to give it up.
"Oh? Is that so? After passing this inn, it won't be open until evening. Aren't you going to come down and rest for a bit?"
Jiang Zhi declined, saying, "No need. We're in a hurry, so please make way for us."
Unexpectedly, the horse merchant rudely ripped open the carriage curtain, his thieving eyes fixed on Jiang Mi, a wicked smile on his face: "Oh, so there's such a stunning beauty inside? Brother,"
"You two can't just enjoy it; you have to share with us too!"
Jiang Zhi and Jiang Xuan were furious upon hearing this. How dare someone humiliate Jiang Mi like this? They could not tolerate it.
"You beast, what are you barking about?"
Jiang Zhi, with his fiery temper, was the first to swear.
Jiang Xuan straightened her back in anger, ready to strike at any moment. Even if there were many people on the other side, they were not afraid.
"Oh, so protective of her? Looks like she's a real gem. Little beauty, why don't you consider coming with me? These two poor scholars don't seem like they have any money. I'm different, I have plenty of money. You can be my eighth concubine, and I'll hand over the management of the household to you, okay?"
Jiang Mi gave a cold laugh: "Really? Then how much money do you have?"
Hearing Jiang Mi say that, the man thought that Jiang Mi was moved.
"Look at all these horses of mine. They're loaded with valuable goods. They could sell for a fortune. How much money do you think I have?"
Jiang Mi glanced at it disdainfully and said, "A thousand gold pieces? How much of a thousand gold pieces can you actually get? As far as I know, you only earn a middleman's profit from these businesses. You do make a lot, but you don't actually get that much in your hands."
The man's smile froze. He hadn't expected this little woman to know so much, to be so clear about the ins and outs of things. She was clearly no ordinary person.
"You have a sharp eye. Judging from your appearance, you're probably not short of money. Do you have a sugar daddy backing you?"
That's really disrespectful to women. Jiang Mi hates men who discriminate against women the most, always thinking that men are superior to women.
“You’re telling me, I’m the sugar daddy myself, I don’t need any so-called sugar daddy at all. I’m in a hurry, so either get out of my way or get as far away as you can. I despise men like you the most.”
When a man is looked down upon and humiliated by a woman in front of so many people, and Jiang Mi makes him lose face like this, he naturally wants to get revenge.
"You little wench, how dare you talk to me like that? Do you know who I am? Looks like I need to teach you a lesson, or you won't know how powerful I am!"
After saying that, the man reached out to grab Jiang Mi. Passersby were watching the commotion, but they were all worried about the beauty inside. This horse merchant was a big, strong man who looked like he could kill a bull. If this little beauty fell into his hands, how could she survive?
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