Chapter 368 Uncle
In the Thousand Birds Division, Cui Ying presented Qin Jinzhi with the locations of the various sub-districts and the appointments of their respective leaders.
After looking through them one by one, Qin Jinzhi sighed.
Cui Ying immediately said, "What's wrong? Where does it need to be changed?"
Qin Jinzhi looked at Cui Ying, "No need to change it, we need money."
Cui Ying was taken aback. "Is His Majesty really unable to provide any support at all?"
Qin Jinzhi scoffed, "It's good enough that he didn't try to take money out of my pocket."
When Cui Ying saw Qin Jinzhi looking at her, she took a step back and said, "Don't look at me, I have no money."
Qin Jinzhi looked at Cui Ying, "You're the head of the Cui family now, how can you be broke?"
Cui Ying sat down to the side. "A few days ago, I shut down some of the Cui family's shady businesses. The Cui family is now in complete chaos. Those old fogies are giving me a headache every day."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow at Cui Ying, "Vice Envoy Cui, you have quite the courage."
These gray-market industries are often the most profitable businesses within a family.
It's against human nature, but not illegal.
Cui Ying leaned back. "I just want the Cui family to be clean from now on. It's so difficult to rebuild a family. Qin Jinzhi, sometimes I really can't imagine how your brain works. You have to think about so many things every day."
Qin Jinzhi smiled, pulled out the page about personnel changes, made some changes, and then stood up.
Cui Ying tilted her head and asked, "Where are you going?"
Qin Jinzhi waved the paper in her hand. "Go find the money."
As soon as the carriage stopped, a servant outside called out, "The Third Young Master is back!"
Qin Jinzhi stepped down from the carriage, looked at the gilded plaque of the Zhao residence, and touched her nose.
She entered Zhao Yuanying's study, "Little Aunt."
Zhao Yuanying was looking through the accounts when she heard Qin Jinzhi come in, and she didn't even look up.
How much do you want?
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "You're making me look like a spendthrift."
One million taels.
Zhao Yuanying's abacus rattled loudly as she spoke, then she said to Qin Jinzhi, "I'll have the steward go to the accounting office to get the money for you. It's good that you're back; we have guests coming to the manor soon."
Qin Jinzhi sat to the side eating fruit. "A guest? That's quite unusual."
Zhao Yuanying closed the ledger. "You can't really call him a guest. If things work out, you'll have to call him uncle."
Qin Jinzhi choked and coughed as she couldn't swallow a mouthful of fruit. "Uncle? Didn't you say you weren't going to get married?"
Zhao Yuanying raised an eyebrow. "Why should I refuse money that's been offered to me?"
She handed her a list. "Jin Yuanbao, son of the richest merchant in the capital. His family started out selling glass and has close ties with the powerful and influential people in the capital. If I were to marry him, it would be a powerful alliance."
Qin Jinzhi flipped through Jin Yuanbao's biographical records. "Does Grandmother know about this?"
Zhao Yuanying sat to the side drinking tea, saying, "It's not too late to talk about it after things are settled."
Qin Jinzhi approached Zhao Yuanying and asked, "This gold ingot actually made you consider marriage. How much did he give you?"
Zhao Yuanying opened her palm and said, "If it works out, the betrothal gifts will be 50% of all the shops owned by the Jin family."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow; the Jin family really was extravagant.
Zhao Yuanying chuckled lightly, “Money can move mountains, but without power, one is like a fish on a chopping board. Although the Jin family has good relations with the powerful and wealthy in the capital, they still spend a lot of money. After all, there are too many people eyeing this piece of fat meat. But with the background of the Princess Zhenguo, no one in the capital can bully the Jin family. With 50% of the shops, the Jin family will not lose out.”
Qin Jinzhi smiled silently after hearing this, and said, "Why are you paying so readily today?"
Just then, a maidservant announced from the doorway, "Master, the guests have arrived."
Zhao Yuanying stood up, smiled at her, and said, "Let's go, the person is here."
Qin Jinzhi dusted off her official robes, and the two walked towards the front hall.
Two people were sitting in the front hall.
One old and one young.
Upon seeing Zhao Yuanying and Qin Jinzhi walk in, he immediately went forward.
"This humble subject, Jin Mantang, pays his respects to the Princess and the County Head. This is my son, Jin Yuanbao."
Jin Yuanbao stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Princess; greetings, County Princess."
Qin Jinzhi said, "No need for formalities, please sit down."
She walked to the head seat and sat down.
Jin Mantang was very wealthy, with a smiling face and a very approachable demeanor.
This gold ingot is quite handsome.
Jin Mantang stepped forward and presented a gift list to Qin Jinzhi.
"Princess, this is the betrothal gift list prepared by our Jin family. Please take a look. If there is anything you are not satisfied with, I will go back and revise it."
Qin Jinzhi opened the gift list; this betrothal gift was probably unique in the world.
Her eyes were fixed on the list, and she said casually, "I wonder how many wives and concubines Mr. Jin has."
Jin Mantang immediately replied, "Your Highness, I have a wife and four concubines, making a total of five people in my household."
Qin Jinzhi then asked, "Which family is Young Master Jin from? Will he inherit the Jin family business?"
Jin Mantang immediately said, "Yuanbao was born to my wife, and he will inherit the Jin family business in the future."
Qin Jinzhi crossed one leg.
"If Princess Zhaorong marries Young Master Jin, Young Master Jin shall not take a concubine or seek pleasure with Liu for seven years."
The Zhao family business was very busy, and the Jin family did not allow people to use filial piety to pressure others to serve their parents-in-law.
If a child is born, the first child, regardless of gender, will bear the surname Zhao.
Could the Kim family possibly do that?
Jin Mantang was taken aback for a moment after hearing this, and then said:
"I greatly admire Princess Zhaorong for building such a large business at such a young age."
The common people understand the many things that the business is like. If we were to get married, we would not expect you to serve your parents-in-law. The princess can rest assured.
However, my Jin family has few descendants. If I cannot take a concubine, what if my Jin family has no successor?
And this surname, Zhao, is unprecedented in history.
Qin Jinzhi looked at Jin Mantang.
“Even if a man is half-dead, he still has the ability to give birth, while a woman has to endure enormous risks.”
The Zhao family has few members, so it is essential that their lineage continue.
Furthermore, if Princess Zhaorong gives birth to a child, regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl, they must address me as "elder sister".
"This princess has always been domineering. How could Jin Weng possibly believe that this princess would tolerate anyone trying to take what belongs to my younger siblings?"
Jin Mantang was taken aback and fell into deep thought.
Suddenly, a figure walked up to Zhao Yuanying.
Zhao Yuanying looked up at Jin Yuanbao standing in front of her.
Jin Yuanbao spun around, asking, "I wonder if the county magistrate is satisfied with this humble subject?"
Jin Mantang immediately shouted, "You mustn't act recklessly in front of the county magistrate!"
Zhao Yuanying raised her hand to stop him, "What do you mean, Young Master Jin?"
Jin Yuanbao smiled and looked at Zhao Yuanying, "This marriage was arranged because I fell in love with the county princess at first sight, which is why I asked the matchmaker to come to our door. The princess's words are all for the county princess's sake. I only ask the county princess one question: does the county princess love me?"
Jin Mantang kowtowed violently.
Zhao Yuanying smiled upon hearing this, "Young Master Jin is handsome, but business is business. My marriage to Young Master Jin is a powerful alliance between the Jin and Zhao families. Our two families are the best choice for marriage. To say that I am in love with Young Master Jin would be a lie, but the reason I am considering marriage is indeed because of Young Master Jin."
Jin Yuanbao smiled slightly after hearing this, turned to Qin Jinzhi and said, "Princess, I agree to everything you have said."
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