Chapter 146 I was used by him, and I still have to thank him!
The old woman was still kneeling on the ground; everything had happened so fast.
The Taoist priests had already been arrested, but she hadn't even realized it yet.
What's the situation now? The master said he needed to exorcise the evil spirit, but was it successful?
There was a group of soldiers with swords and knives guarding the entrance to the house, and she dared not approach.
Just then, a servant came running over, wiping his sweat.
"Grandma, the young master is awake! His fever has gone down!"
"Really!" The old woman immediately beamed with joy, clasping her hands together and bowing respectfully. "I knew the master would work! The money wasn't wasted!"
Dan Niang watched coldly, "Ignorant fools, who knows if her grandson will be so lucky next time!"
She walked towards Shuang'er and said, "Let Lao Duan take a few children today."
Distinguished guests have arrived at the manor, so we'll need to hire more staff.
Fu'er had broken free from Shuang'er's grasp and ran straight towards Duan Feiyang, calling out, "Xuan'er!"
Shuang'er smiled and said, "Alright, now the two young ladies' relationship has surpassed mine!"
After watching the group walk away, the two slowly walked inside.
Danniang glanced at the guards standing like wooden figures at the door and couldn't help but tug at Shuang'er.
“Miss Shuang’er, I’ve heard that noble people have many rules. I’m afraid I might say something wrong. What should I be careful about?”
If you accidentally say something that offends someone important, it wouldn't be worth losing your head.
Shuang'er thought for a moment and it seemed there was nothing she should pay attention to.
It seems that His Highness Prince Cheng was only more lenient with his sister; it's hard to say about the others.
"Just keep him away. Since you're only taking care of Little Fatty, just let him play inside."
Dan Niang nodded, "Yes, I'll stay inside with Pang Xi."
Dan Niang took the little chubby boy from Yao Shisan's hands, then lowered her head and ran away quickly.
Xiao Shu glanced at the retreating figure carrying the child and running away quickly. "They've changed people?"
Yao Shisan poured him a cup of tea. "Changed it."
"Your Highness didn't come here just to see if I've changed my companions, did you?"
Xiao Shu pointed a finger at the armrest.
"There's nothing I can do. The person I chose to manage the accounts isn't very conscientious. He hasn't brought the account books for almost half a year, so I have to check them myself."
Yao Shisan said, "Your Highness, please don't wrong this humble woman."
“Every quarter, the account books were handed over to Steward Wu, who would then send them to Prince Cheng’s residence after verifying that the accounts were correct.”
"The profits were all delivered on time."
Xiao Shu chuckled, "I've only said one sentence, and Yao'er has ten more to say."
"I have come to see Lord Jiang and Lord Zhou."
"I've heard that Lord Zhou has acquired a Jianzhou ship, and I naturally wish to see it."
Yao Shisan couldn't help but glance at him.
Last time, he gambled with the entire Ding County, planning to raise nearly 20,000 troops for himself.
What is he planning to do this time?
Navy?
The navy was under the direct jurisdiction of the imperial court and had nothing to do with the vassal kings.
Xiao Shu looked at her probing and suspicious gaze, and the corners of his lips curled up.
"Why do you look at me like that, Yao'er? When have I ever harmed you?"
"Otherwise, when we left the city, we would have given you to Prince Zhou, which would have done us a huge favor."
Yao Shisan's lips twitched slightly. "Then this humble woman must thank Your Highness."
For some reason, she thought of General Meng.
She always felt that Xiao Shu knew something, and that he had calculated everyone's intentions, ultimately making them all work for him.
When Xiao Shu was in the capital, he was a gentle and refined prince, but in private he did many things for the Empress Dowager.
Now he has arrived in Yuzhou, far from the emperor's reach.
However, His Majesty is overwhelmed and unable to handle the situation in time. It is unknown whether Xiao Shu will take advantage of this opportunity to grow stronger!
Xiao Shu's face broke into a wide smile. "No need for thanks, Yao'er. You shouldn't repay kindness with enmity."
Yao Shisan, “…”
Such people are utterly shameless.
He took advantage of me, and I still have to thank him!
She suppressed a roll of her eyes. "If Your Highness is looking for Lord Zhou and Lord Jiang, then you've come to the wrong place."
"They are all by the river."
Xiao Shu slowly stood up. "I know Yao'er bought a boat."
He took out a stack of silver notes from his pocket and placed them on the table. "I am here to increase the capital of the trading company."
"To expand your business, one ship isn't enough."
Yao Shisan's fingers twitched slightly; she didn't want Xiao Shu to know, so the boat hadn't returned yet.
Xiao Shu appeared to be giving more money, but in reality, he wanted the entire business to work for him.
She was simply a diligent and conscientious shopkeeper.
She twitched her lips slightly. "Your Highness has misunderstood. Those ships are just for convenient grain purchases."
"Is that so?" Xiao Shu didn't look at her, but instead looked at the morning sun streaming in through the window.
"But I feel that Yao'er's ambition should not stop here."
"Grain, ships, medicine—"
He paused, then looked sharply at her, "And salt."
“In the future, Yao Shisan will be a female merchant who will be remembered in history, not just an unknown concubine.”
Yao Shisan's expression changed. "Your Highness, have you gone mad?!"
"Smuggling salt is a capital offense!"
Xiao Shu smiled indifferently, "Yao'er, just do it, and I will ensure your safety."
She pursed her lips. Xiao Shu would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, not to mention the people of Ding County.
If needed in the future, he might be willing to give up the entire Yuzhou!
Xiao Shu walked slowly out of the room with his hands behind his back.
"I have high hopes for Yao'er's abilities, and I look forward to the day when Yao'er's fame spreads far and wide."
The morning sun shone in through the window, casting dappled light on the table through the grille.
Yao Shisan slowly sat down.
A chill ran through me.
His ambitions went far beyond that; those 20,000 vassal soldiers were not enough for him.
After Xiao Shu left, he never came back.
Dan Niang knew he was His Highness Prince Cheng, the vassal king of Yuzhou, when she was at the door.
She has one absolute advantage: she doesn't like to pry into other people's business, nor is she curious about things that don't concern her.
She walked in carrying the chubby little boy with big, bright eyes.
"Madam Yao, Lao Duan said they can catch fish during their training, and he'll be bringing them over later."
"I'll make some fish porridge later."
Yao Shisan looked up at her, and the little chubby girl grinned, a drop of drool falling from her lips.
His chubby little hands reached out to his mother, and he babbled incoherently.
Looking at the little fat boy's smiling face, the gloom in my heart was swept away!
“Great! Fatty likes the porridge you make. He’s gained a lot of weight recently, all thanks to you.”
Dan Niang smiled and said, "I only know how to make some snacks."
"Oh right, we promised some kids yesterday that we'd make barbecue. I'll prepare the meat after Little Fatty falls asleep around noon."
"How about we skip dinner and just have barbecue instead?"
Yao Shisan nodded. "Okay."
When Duan Feiyang delivered the fish, he wanted to inquire about it.
"Dan Niang, what is the relationship between His Highness Prince Cheng, Lord Zhou, and Lady Yao?"
"Just now, Prince Cheng went to look for Lord Zhou. When I passed by, I thought I heard Lady Yao's name. The two almost got into a fight."
Dan Niang rolled her eyes at him, "Don't pry into things that aren't your business!"
She glared at him again, saying, "You'd better take care of your own mess first. If your brother-in-law comes to borrow money again, just say you don't have any!"
Duan Feiyang scratched the back of his head, "My monthly salary is all in your hands, where would I get any more money..."
Dan Niang punched his arm in exasperation, "Everything is here with me! If you say you don't have it, you won't find a single penny!"
"Otherwise, your mother will try to hang herself again! When will we ever save up any money!"
Duan Feiyang didn't dare to retort, "Okay, okay, no, I said no."
Danniang was too lazy to talk to him anymore and simply chased him away.
After Duan Feiyang left, she looked at the fish in her hand and sighed.
She had been married to Duan Feiyang for five years. Duan Feiyang treated her very well and did not mind that Xuan'er was a daughter.
It's because there's a mother-in-law in the family who spoils her youngest child!
My brother-in-law is lazy by nature, spending his days playing with cats and dogs, and he doesn't do anything productive.
Before marriage, the money her husband earned from manual labor all went into his mother-in-law's pocket.
After getting married, her husband farmed when he was busy and worked at a quarry when he was free. After she finished her postpartum confinement, she took care of all the housework and also wove cloth to supplement the family income.
The couple worked themselves to the bone, but ended up feeding their brother-in-law's family until they were rolling in money!
If not, she had overheard Ding County planning to establish a navy when she returned to her parents' home, and had been keeping an eye on it ever since.
Their family still has two old oxen that died from plowing back in their old home!
Duan Feiyang left right after him.
Old Mrs. Duan, who had been following them from the street corner, finally showed her face. "I knew it! So that's why the boss keeps saying he's broke. Turns out he's been instigated by that slut!"
Duan Feicheng picked his nose with his finger. "Mom, why don't you just let my older brother give me that job? Why bother asking him for money?"
Duan Pozi's eyes flashed with a sharp light, "And there's Dan Niang's job, perfect for your wife."
"For such a large house, the wages should be at least two taels!"
Duan Feicheng nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, and that good-for-nothing girl is actually in school. She's not going to be an official, so why waste that money!"
Granny Duan patted her youngest son, "Of course, I'll send my precious grandson! Didn't the old blind man in the village say back then that he's got the makings of a prime minister!"
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