"Madam, we have robbed two shops in total, one is a cloth shop, and the other is a small teahouse. They are not big, but fortunately, they are in good locations.
One is eight hundred taels, and the other is one thousand two hundred taels. If we don't want them, we can make at least seven or eight hundred taels by selling them.
There is also the courtyard with two entrances. Although it is small and not located in the center of the capital, it is very close to the Imperial College.
If you want to go to the Imperial College, it takes less than a quarter of an hour to walk there, just cross the intersection!
So there's no need to worry about selling it. It's only 2,800 taels, but it can be sold for more than 4,000 taels."
The servant put the land deed in his hand on the table and excitedly reported his gains of the afternoon.
Even Ning Shi was a little excited. "Wow, I actually managed to snag three! They're all pretty good! It seems like a lot of people inflated their prices."
Little Bell curled her lips and said, "If you don't have that much money, why are you making such a high bid? Besides, why are you selling it so cheaply?"
Ning Shi disagreed, "Originally, the banquet didn't reveal many details, but the rewards in the imperial edict were so tempting, it's normal for them to be unable to resist.
As for the low price, we just think that only the real rich families would not look down on these things.
Tomorrow is the last day to pay the silver. In order to get the cash as soon as possible, I have to sell it at a low price.
But all in all, they didn't lose out, at least not in their own opinion.
There's no use for me keeping these things, so you should keep them. Your family will definitely come to the capital in the future, and these shops and courtyards might be of use to you then."
Xiao Lingdang thought about it and accepted it all, but still gave the money. However, she was leaving the day after tomorrow, so she would have to trouble Ning Shi for help with the contract.
It was a small matter, Ning Shi agreed promptly.
At the tail end of dusk, Xiao Lingling returned to the Jiang Mansion.
Fang was very dissatisfied with her coming out early and coming back late, but knowing that she was busy preparing gifts, she didn't say anything to her.
At night, everything is silent.
Qin Zheng looked at the empty study with a dazed expression.
Zhou Ya walked in with a bowl of mung bean soup, and couldn't help but sigh when she saw him like this.
"Qin Lang, don't be sad. The old must go before the new can come. You haven't eaten anything all day. It's been hot recently, and you're getting anxious and angry. You should drink a bowl of mung bean soup first."
Qin Zheng didn't take the bowl. He just stared at her blankly, his tone full of resentment, "Ya'er, it's gone! It's all gone! Blame it on me, it's all my fault! If only I hadn't fought for it."
Zhou Ya couldn't help but feel distressed when she saw him, so she hugged him tightly in her arms, "Qin Lang, don't be sad, you still have me and Ming'er, we are all here with you.
These are just external things, we can slowly accumulate them. As long as we don't give up, we will eventually have them."
Qin Zheng nodded, "Yes! As long as my sister can succeed, we will have a long and happy life in the future!"
Zhou Ya's eyes flashed, "Yes! But, actually, Qin Lang, I think it's better for us to have it ourselves than for anyone else to have it. Although you and Xiang Fei are siblings.
But no matter how close she is, she will definitely take care of her son first, and you secondly! Didn’t she give all the money to the second prince this time?
Otherwise, if she had just extended a hand, we wouldn't be in such a difficult situation."
Qin Zheng's eyes turned cold, and he felt an inexplicable anger rising in his heart when he thought of how his sister had scolded him mercilessly in the palace that day!
"Yes! She has changed. She is no longer the little sister who followed me sweetly and asked me to protect her!
I should think about myself too. I tried my best to plan for her and my nephew, but what did I get?
Oh, as expected, even if they are siblings, they will eventually become two families! I should have believed my father earlier! "
Seeing him like this, Zhou Ya was extremely excited, but she had to pretend to be sad on the surface.
"Yes, Qin Lang, I saw with my own eyes that you spent manpower, money and effort for Concubine Xiang and the Second Prince, but now we are in trouble, and none of them are willing to help us.
To be honest, they are just using us. Qin Lang, to be honest, I think you are much more stable and mature than the Second Prince.
Moreover, the Second Prince has always looked down on Ming'er and me. Of course, I dare not object, but he always acts in a domineering manner in front of you, and it makes me feel sad when I see it.
If it weren't for your secret support, how could he have the support of so many officials now? Not to mention wanting to compete for that position, forget it.
I thought, he is just a prince now, but he dares to treat you like this. If he really succeeds one day, will he still be able to tolerate our family at that time?
Although I don't want to think the worst, we still have to make some extra preparations, even just in case!"
Zhou Ya said this sincerely, because this was her true inner thoughts, she just embellished them a little.
To achieve the desired effect, she pinched herself hard, causing her tears to stream down her face in pain, and she looked extremely pitiful.
It’s not that she is careless, but she is really scared!
Both Concubine Xiang and the Second Prince particularly disliked her and Ming'er. If they really became the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, there was no telling what they would do.
By then, she and Ming'er might not even have a place to live.
Instead of doing this, it would be better to let Qin Zheng fight for that position himself. Although it is a bit risky, once he succeeds, wouldn't she be able to become a concubine or queen?
Who knows, maybe Ming'er will be able to compete for that position one day.
Just thinking about this made her extremely excited and she wanted to instigate Qin Zheng to rebel immediately.
However, Qin Zheng was not stupid. He knew that treason was not as simple as he thought. It might be a matter of losing his head.
Moreover, his reason for coming was far less than that of his nephew, and what was more, they had not reached the point of falling out, so his face turned cold when he heard Zhou Ya's words.
"Nonsense! You're so bold! Although they didn't help this time, it wasn't intentional. After all, I'm her brother and the Second Prince's uncle.
They will need the support of the Qin family in their future endeavors, so how could they not accommodate our family?
In this world, apart from our Qin family, who else can unconditionally support them? So you are worrying too much!
Don't talk nonsense anymore. If someone hears you, your whole family will be executed!"
Although Qin Zheng spoke harshly, he still had a seed planted in his heart.
Zhou Ya nodded quickly and said nothing more, but she knew that her goal had been achieved.
After all, they are siblings who grew up together, and their relationship cannot be easily destroyed, but she is not in a hurry, as there is still plenty of time.
As long as you have this seed, there will always be a chance for it to grow into a towering tree!
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