Chapter 275 The Path of Life
Jiang Xuan also laughed and said, "Yes, we should indeed learn from him. Although that's his personality, it can save a lot of trouble. Some people do like to befriend this official, but if his enthusiasm gets back to the Emperor, it's not a good thing."
Some people are like that; they like to associate with the rich and powerful. That's human nature; everyone likes to climb the social ladder, which is understandable. But we shouldn't let our humanity be extinguished.
"Let them do what they like. We just need to stick to our bottom line. What kind of person will end up where they are is actually predetermined. I just hope that you and Third Brother can live peacefully and safely, even if it's just being a minor official and living a happy life."
Jiang Xuan, on the other hand, has her own ambitions: "The reason I study so hard is not entirely for the sake of pride. Of course, no one doesn't want to bring honor to their ancestors, and we are no exception. We hope to use our own abilities to bring a better life to our families and make our parents proud. Actually, what I'm thinking is that most people from poor families like ours live very hard lives, and sometimes they are even bullied. I hope to help those people as much as possible. That way, after all these years of studying, I can become a very useful person, instead of just thinking about climbing the social ladder and associating with people in high positions when I finally have the opportunity."
Jiang Xuan's words make a lot of sense. They had finally gotten this opportunity, so naturally they wanted to help ordinary people like themselves. Otherwise, the meaning of studying would lose its original purpose.
"Many people have tasted the power and probably forgot their original intentions, right? There are probably very few people who have the same thoughts as Second Brother, and even if there are, I don't know how many of them can maintain their original intentions."
Jiang Mi couldn't help but sigh, wondering how many people could resist the temptations of power and money.
Jiang Xuan chuckled softly: "Yes, even I don't know if I can hold on. If that day really comes, Honey, don't acknowledge me as your brother anymore. I don't deserve to be your brother."
Jiang Mi was a little sad: "Second brother, what nonsense are you talking about? Even if such a thing hadn't happened yet, I think it would be very difficult for it to happen to you. Besides, if you really did do it, you must have your own reasons. No matter what, you are my good brother. And I am not a good businessman. I will do anything to make money, but I just won't hurt people."
Jiang Xuan smiled. Years later, when the brother and sister recalled this day, all that remained was endless emotion.
Jiang Zhi woke up at some point and stood at a distance, listening silently for a while before slowly walking over: "You two have nothing to talk about, talking about such unlucky things. We've only just stepped into officialdom, and we don't even know what our positions are yet, and you're already talking about those things. Second brother, you too, why do you tell Honey everything?"
Jiang Mi retorted, "Third Brother, I don't like what you're saying. Why can't I listen to you? I'm an adult, okay? I understand many things. Don't always treat me like a child. What child runs such a successful and large business?"
Speaking of doing business, Jiang Zhi asked curiously, "Why didn't you go to the store today?"
“I’ll be there soon. I’m the manager, not a shop assistant, so I don’t need to stay there all the time. I still have to teach people how to make soap. Otherwise, I can’t support such a good business on my own.”
"Let's go together after breakfast. We'll go and see what this black thing is."
Jiang Zhi then noticed a dark object on the table. He didn't know what it was, but it smelled quite nice, like sandalwood, which made him feel much more at ease.
"These are soaps I made for men. You probably wouldn't use the kind like yesterday, right? So I made some different ones specifically to try different scents. Some of the older men don't like floral or fruity scents, so these are just right."
"It's really good. If it were me, I would also be willing to use it. My honey is so thoughtful. She really has a business mind. She can even think of this."
"Do you know how to use it?" Jiang Mi looked at Jiang Zhi with surprise and delight. "I was quite unsure of myself at first."
Jiang Zhi nodded: "There's nothing unacceptable about this smell, and it's not effeminate at all. On the contrary, it's like incense, which I think is quite nice. It even gives you the feeling of entering a temple. Just smelling it makes you feel at peace."
This was the effect Jiang Mi wanted. Since both of her brothers thought it was good, she felt more confident and assured.
"By the way, you just said you were going to teach people how to use it. You developed this yourself, right? If you teach others and they learn it and start doing the same business, competing with you, what will you do then?" Jiang Xuan was thinking further ahead. Like peach blossom wine, it was best to keep it in their own hands. Otherwise, if everyone could make it, how would they make money?
Jiang Mi said mysteriously, "Don't worry about that. I have my own method. Since peach blossom wine can't be learned by others, my method can't be learned by others either. Even if they learn it, they can't make soap like mine. The ingredients used in it require special materials to make. Only I have this material. Even if they make it, it will be an inferior product, completely incomparable to mine."
Hearing her say that, the two were relieved.
The three siblings had just finished breakfast when someone from the palace arrived. It was the first time Jiang Mi had ever seen a palace eunuch, and she looked him over curiously. His face was quite pale, and his voice was high-pitched and feminine; she wondered what his status was in the palace.
"Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi, listen to the decree."
The three siblings immediately knelt down to receive the imperial decree. The eunuch said in a soft voice, "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The two brothers Jiang are both exceptionally talented and of impeccable character, which greatly pleases me. Therefore, I hereby appoint Jiang Xuan as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy of the sixth rank and Jiang Zhi as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy of the seventh rank. This is the imperial decree!"
Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi hurriedly accepted the imperial decree and expressed their gratitude. The eunuch personally came over and helped Jiang Xuan up, saying with a smile, "Oh my, you two great talents, get up quickly. You are very popular now, the emperor's favorite talents. Once you enter the Hanlin Academy, study hard, and you will surely become high-ranking officials in the future."
"I am honored by your praise, but I am unworthy of it. I only hope to use my knowledge to help the Emperor and the people."
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