Chapter 276 Eunuch Zhang
Jiang Zhi also said, "Yes, then we haven't wasted all those years of studying."
Jiang Xuan kept her head bowed and was extremely respectful to the eunuch. After all, he was a person from the palace, and a casual remark from him could determine life or death.
"Look at what our top scholar is saying, it's really brilliant! No wonder he won the Emperor's favor. Talented people speak differently. I should learn a lot from him."
Jiang Xuan quickly shook his head: "Eunuch Zhang, you flatter me. I only said what I truly felt."
Eunuch Zhang smiled. He had seen this kind of thing many times before. He casually glanced around and said, "Oh, your courtyard is not big, but it is quite cozy. It's really nice. I heard that you bought this house as soon as you arrived. To be able to spend so much in the capital, it seems that your family is quite wealthy."
Jiang Mi was a little worried. She should have rented a house first. Buying a house might be a bit too high-profile. She wondered if some people would try to trip up her two brothers because of it.
After surveying the courtyard, Eunuch Zhang looked everyone over. When he saw Jiang Mi, his eyes lit up and he exclaimed in shock, "My goodness, this young lady must be your sister, right? She's truly a beauty that could topple kingdoms! If she were in the palace, she'd be one of a kind. You've kept her well hidden. No wonder you two talented gentlemen are so handsome and dashing; it's no wonder you have such a beautiful sister."
Jiang Zhi moved his lips slightly to his mouth, shielding Jiang Mi behind him, and said with a smile, "Eunuch Zhang, you flatter me. My sister's looks are nothing more than plain as a willow. How can she be compared to the noble ladies of the palace? You are really making her feel ashamed."
Jiang Xuan quickly added, "Yes, my little sister is just a wild girl from the countryside. She has no manners, doesn't know anything, and can't even read a few characters. Please forgive her, Eunuch Zhang."
Eunuch Zhang smiled knowingly: "Who would belittle their own sister like that? I've heard that Miss Jiang is a shrewd businesswoman, and this house of yours was bought with money she earned from her business. If she couldn't even read a few words, how could she be so capable? It's clear that Miss Jiang is an exceptionally intelligent person."
Jiang Mi saw that her two older brothers were so frightened that their bodies stiffened. Whenever it came to Jiang Mi's affairs, Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi would become somewhat flustered. In doing so, they exposed their weaknesses to others.
She smiled and bowed to Eunuch Zhang, saying sweetly, "Thank you for your praise, Eunuch Zhang. I don't deserve it. Without the help of my family, I, a weak woman, wouldn't be able to run the business. Moreover, as an unmarried girl, if I were to go out and do business, I don't know how many people would want to take advantage of my youth and ignorance. Fortunately, my elder brother and sister-in-law have helped me. It is my good fortune to be so highly regarded by Eunuch Zhang."
"Oh, you have such a sweet tongue. No wonder your business is doing so well. I think this Miss Jiang is more sensible than you two grown men."
Zhang Gonggong's words seemed to have a hidden meaning, and Jiang Mi wasn't sure what he was thinking. So she took out the soap she had just made the night before and said to Zhang Gonggong, "If you don't mind, I'll give this to you as a gift. I'm just running a small business, barely making ends meet. I made these soaps myself, night after night. If they can win your favor, it will be worth all my hard work."
Eunuch Zhang had naturally heard of the soap; people like him were well aware of what was happening in the capital every day.
Eunuch Zhang picked up the black soap, sniffed it lightly, and then exclaimed with delight, "Hmm... the scent is quite nice, not too sweet, which is quite suitable for a eunuch like me. However, I can't bear to use something so rare, so I'll just offer it to you. But I heard that the soaps you sell at the beginning of the month are all for girls, and yet you have one with this scent."
Jiang Mi smiled and said, "It's mostly girls who like to use it, but I also have to consider others, such as men and older people. They might not like overly sweet scents. More choices mean more people will like it. Initially, mine didn't have any scent. If some people don't like scents and just want this..."
That thing can also serve a purpose.
Eunuch Zhang looked at Jiang Mi with even more surprise: "Miss Jiang is not only smart, but also so meticulous and clever. It's really rare. The last woman I thought was both beautiful and smart was Consort Jing in our palace. Consort Jing has been able to enjoy the Emperor's favor for so many years, so she must have the ability. It seems that there are many talented people in your family. Your Jiang family is destined to be extraordinary."
Jiang Xuan didn't know what Eunuch Zhang meant by that. He was worried that Eunuch Zhang intended to send Jiang Mi to the palace, so he quickly said, "Eunuch Zhang, you flatter me. How can my sister be compared to Consort Jing? If you really love my sister, please don't say such things. She is still young and doesn't understand anything. You flattered her so much that she doesn't recognize anyone else."
Eunuch Zhang smiled, didn't continue speaking, but gave Jiang Mi a deep look before accepting the soap.
"Alright, I appreciate your kind intentions. What positions you two attain in the future will depend entirely on your own abilities. I hope that once you join the cabinet, you will not forget me."
Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi hurriedly saw Eunuch Zhang off at the door.
After the others left, they realized that each other's faces were covered in sweat. Jiang Zhi wanted to scold Jiang Mi, but couldn't bear to: "Honey, why did you talk so much to him just now? You're already very eye-catching, and now in his eyes, you're not only beautiful, but also so smart. He doesn't know whose side you're on, and he doesn't know if you'll be harmed in the future."
Jiang Mi looked incredulous: "He can't possibly ask me to go to the palace and become the emperor's concubine, can he?"
Upon hearing her say this, Jiang Zhi quickly covered her mouth, saying, "Stop talking nonsense, my dear aunt. If the Emperor really takes a liking to you, there's nothing we can do about it."
Jiang Xuan suddenly remembered someone: "Right, maybe Huo Ran has a way. Although I didn't want to ask him for help before, I still need his identity to protect you."
Jiang Mi bit her lip, feeling unwilling: "That eunuch only praised me a couple of times, that's not necessarily true, and besides, Consort Jing definitely wouldn't want to."
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