With the appearance of the salt permit, everyone's nerves were on edge. Kangxi sent one superstitious letter after another from the Qiumi grasslands. The five princes, Yinzhi, Yinxiang, and Yinzhi, kept a close eye on the officialdom in the south, fearing that something fishy might happen.
In the past two days, Qingyan had the manager of Yuelai Inn help Yin make two trips within the circle. The two gained a lot, and dozens of salt permits were placed on the octagonal table in front of everyone.
"These cost millions, and all of them were paid in cash, not banknotes," Yin said angrily.
Previously, the five brothers had discussed using salt as bait to lure out the person behind the scenes. However, this time, not only did they fail to lure out the person behind the scenes, they almost got themselves killed.
"What, a million taels?" Yin looked at the Ninth Prince in surprise.
Yin nodded, looking at Qingyan apologetically: "Fourth Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I also moved some of the profits from Yuelai Inn. Should those silver be deducted from my profits?"
At this moment, Yin deeply regretted it. Kangxi would definitely not be able to afford such a large sum of money, and he would have to continue to bear these risks.
"These salt permits can turn our lives around, but we have to follow the rules set by Father Emperor." Qingyan waved his hand dismissively. Money can be earned back, but if we cross Kangxi's bottom line, we're all doomed.
Yin looked at her with concern: "These salt permits cannot be touched. My elder brother and I have each submitted memorials to Father Emperor, asking how to deal with these salt permits."
"Fourth Brother, they're definitely going to have us transport these. These are all salt permits for the palace. If we're short of those for the palace, what can Father Emperor do?" Yin sorted through the items and found that there were nearly 200,000 taels of salt permits to be sent to the palace.
What? !
The other four princes were stunned. Was the situation really that serious?
"Ninth Brother, don't talk nonsense." After his initial surprise, Yinxiang quickly regained his voice and said to Yin.
“How could I possibly say something like that? You can see for yourself.” Yin quickly handed the salt sample to Yinxiang.
Qingyan tilted his head and looked, a sense of sorrow welling up in his heart. It really was the work of the Imperial Household Department.
"Fourth Prince, could you please not resolve this deal this time? There aren't many people in the Imperial Household Department who are easy to deal with, and I really can't help you," Qingyan said, looking at Yin.
Yin nodded directly. There had been conflicts between Qingyan and the Imperial Household Department. During the disaster relief efforts, the people from the Imperial Household Department had made things difficult for Qingyan.
"Ninth Prince, if we cooperate with the Imperial Household Department, your people can handle everything. Xiao Guai can help with the finances, but we can avoid dealing with the people from the Imperial Household Department." Yin didn't have a good impression of the people from the Imperial Household Department at all, and the fact that Qing Yan was angry was the best proof of that.
Yin was speechless. What his fourth brother said was unintentionally a slap in the face.
"Fourth Brother... do you really think so? This is a great opportunity to make a fortune," Yin said, not giving up.
Yin smiled and said, "Of course, you're my brother, how could I let you suffer a loss?"
Yin cheered, realizing that if Qingyan didn't plan to get involved in the salt business, his profits could double.
"Fourth Brother, I will divide this reward into six parts. Each of the five of us will get one part, and then I will give one part to the Eleventh Prince." Yin was very good to Yin Yi. If it weren't for his constant help to Yin Yi, the Tenth Prince's household accounts would probably be in a very bad state.
Pfft!
As soon as Yin said that, the other four princes all burst into laughter.
"Of course," Yin agreed immediately.
Everyone knew that Qingyan was going to do business with him, and everyone who saw it would get a share.
"Brother, things may depend on you now. You were the one who promoted the garrison commander in Zhili. If we want to capture those salt merchants, we may need your help." Yin pondered for a moment and believed that Yin's side was of paramount importance.
Yin was slightly taken aback. He hadn't seen those people for a long time, but during holidays, they were very polite.
“No problem. Tomorrow, he and his wife will come to pay their respects to me. The four of you will come with me to meet them. Fujin, you and your fourth sister-in-law should be more understanding and explain the pros and cons to his wife.” Yin said directly.
Yin Genjueluo and Qingyan nodded in agreement; perhaps it would be more relaxing for women to talk among themselves.
After discussing the matter, Yin and Qingyan returned to their courtyard. The twins had just finished writing large characters and were planning where to go for a stroll during their rest period.
"Father, shall we go to the beach during our time off?" Hutu Lifengsheng Zhalafen heard from people outside that the fishing boats would be returning in the next few days, and there would be plenty of seafood for sale.
"Want to go shopping?" Yin looked at his daughter tenderly.
“Yes.” Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen nodded. “We really went to buy seafood. Also, Ah Hun said that he has been busy with salt affairs lately and has no time to relax. He needs to balance work and rest.”
Yin smiled. Even Yiken'e knew the importance of balancing work and rest, so of course they all knew it too.
"Okay, let me know when you've made your plans," Yin agreed.
The twins cheered, and Hafeng sat in a baby chair next to them, clapping his little paws happily.
The family chatted and laughed happily, planning what they would do at the beach that day.
Just after breakfast, Yin sent someone to invite the two over, saying that the commander of Zhili and his wife had arrived. Qingyan changed into a pale yellow palace dress, wearing a seven-phoenix gold hairpin in her hair, and helped Sulan into the sedan chair.
In the past, when the sisters-in-law visited each other, they didn't need to use sedan chairs. But today, to show off, they had no choice but to come out together in sedan chairs.
Upon arriving at the courtyard, the sedan chair was lowered, and Su Lan lifted the curtain from the side. Qing Yan helped her down from the sedan chair.
Laughter echoed from inside the hall. Qingyan was curious, as Yingenjueluo was not someone who was sent away to work elsewhere.
After Qingyan walked in, he saw a woman of about 20 years old sitting to the left of Yingenjueluo. She was dressed in the royal robes of a fourth-rank military officer's wife in a royal blue color, and wore a set of kingfisher feather cloisonné headdresses on her head. She had a cheerful smile on her face.
“Little darling, you may not know this person. This is a good friend of mine from before I got married.” Lady Yin Genjue Luo was very close to this person.
"This servant greets the Fourth Princess Consort!" The woman's voice was very cheerful, and she seemed to have a similar temperament to Lady Yin Genjue Luo.
"Songgeli, get up quickly. Your sister-in-law comes from a military family, and her personality is very similar to mine," Yin Genjueluo said with a smile, covering her mouth.
Ugh!
Qingyan was stunned. Songgeli?
"Sister-in-law, why does this name sound so similar to Songkriyirha?" Qingyan was speechless.
Pfft!
"Fourth Aunt, Mother just said that." Songkelierha and Hutulifengshengzhalafen were playing chess when they heard what Qingyan said, and quickly returned.
“It’s all thanks to the princess that I’ve benefited from her favor,” Songkri said directly, looking at the fourth princess.
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