Are you kidding me? Doesn't she have enough to do already?
After finishing up this mess in Qinzhou, she still needs to go back to Dingshui Village to check on the progress of those projects. Moreover, she's willing to bet that Lu Yanzheng definitely has something else waiting for her in Qiongzhou!
“Then Madam may miss out on a lot of interesting news…” Lu Yanzheng said with feigned sigh.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qinyu immediately became conflicted.
Clearly, if the two of them were to manage it together, it would be more beneficial to hand over the intelligence gathering to Lu Yanzheng rather than her.
After all, Lu Yanzheng is now preparing to start a rebellion, and having information from all sides would make things much easier.
Jiang Qinyu thought for a moment before hesitatingly asking, "If I manage it all by myself, won't it affect you?"
"No, just send me a copy when you send me the message." Lu Yanzheng shook his head.
In reality, he felt that Jiang Qinyu would definitely be able to manage Shunfenglou better, so he wanted to hand over this information organization to her, which could also be seen as her leaving him with confidence in the future.
Jiang Qinyu didn't think too much about it and agreed after a moment's consideration. "Okay, I'll manage it myself first. If I get too busy, I'll have someone send you a message."
An intelligence network like this couldn't possibly exist in just one place. The Lu family's intelligence network has been established for so many years; she estimated that they probably have branches all over the entire Dayue region.
The two reached an agreement on this matter, and Jiang Qinyu continued with her work.
In the afternoon, Lu Yanzheng had something to do and left with A Ping.
Jiang Qinyu didn't ask what it was about. After her lunch break, just as she was about to take Amber to check the accounts, she heard that Lu Qi, the fourth master of the Lu family, had arrived.
"Is he here to see the old man? Just take him to the old man's courtyard." Jiang Qinyu said without stopping.
The messenger quickly replied, "No, Madam, Master Lu said he wishes to pay you a visit."
Jiang Qinyu paused, "See me?"
The servant nodded. "Yes, Madam. It seems that Master Lu Si told his people that he wanted to discuss some kind of cooperation with you."
"Cooperation?" Jiang Qinyu thought for a moment and said, "Alright, you take him to the flower hall first, have someone serve tea, and I'll go change my clothes and then go over."
She's wearing casual, everyday clothes, the kind that's not suitable for meeting guests.
"Yes, madam." The servant ran off quickly.
Jiang Qinyu went back to the main courtyard to change her clothes before taking Amber to the flower hall.
Lu Qi had just taken a sip of tea when he saw Jiang Qinyu walk in.
He quickly stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Jiang Qinyu, and said, "Greetings, Madam."
"Fourth Master, please don't stand on ceremony, please sit down." Jiang Qinyu smiled and gestured for him to sit down and talk.
She had barely sat down when Lu Qi couldn't wait to speak, "Madam, we've heard that the border town is researching a medicine that can permanently cure smallpox, and it was you who facilitated this?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qinyu suddenly realized that Lu Qi had come for the smallpox vaccine. "I wonder why Fourth Master is asking about this?"
Although she knew Lu Qi wanted to cooperate, she shouldn't have been the one to bring it up.
Lu Qi also smiled and said, "Madam is a smart woman, so I won't beat around the bush. Our Lu family wants to cooperate with Madam and get involved in this matter."
He cleverly used the word "participate," so that even if he was rejected, he wouldn't lose face too much.
But those in the know understand that he simply wants to collaborate and make money.
Jiang Qinyu smiled and said, "Fourth Master, there's no need to be so reserved. The smallpox vaccine was developed by Doctor Mo. I only provided some ideas. I was just looking for someone to cooperate with and provide some basic supplies and medicines."
She stated her point directly: for the sake of Old Master Lu, the Lu family is currently the most suitable business partner.
Of course, if Lu Qi and his group try to play any tricks, she will not tolerate it and will do as she pleases. Human feelings and facts do not conflict.
"Is Madam really telling the truth?" Upon hearing this, Lu Qi was taken aback for a moment, then asked with delight.
He never expected things to go so smoothly!
Jiang Qinyu nodded, "Of course, Fourth Master can go back and prepare some relevant information. I will send the message to Doctor Mo after I have reviewed it."
Needles and brass tubes for injection must be prepared simultaneously. Doctor Mo hopes to vaccinate the children of Yukang Prefecture against smallpox by autumn at the latest.
"I brought with me today a list of medicinal herbs related to smallpox that the Lu family currently possesses. Please also list the other materials that Madam mentioned, so I can gather or purchase them when I return," Lu Qi said happily.
This is a huge deal! It's the biggest deal he's made in years, how could he not be happy?
Jiang Qinyu looked at Amber and said, "Take our request list to the Fourth Master."
Amber had written down what Jiang Qinyu was thinking while she was changing clothes, and now she handed it directly to Lu Qi.
Lu Qi glanced at the list and immediately understood. "Madam, the Lu family can provide everything on the list. I'll go back and discuss it with my brother. We can cooperate with whatever time you need the goods shipped."
Jiang Qinyu smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Fourth Master."
She then reiterated Doctor Mo's request, and added, "However, I don't have anyone on hand to deliver these things to the border town at the moment. I wonder if Fourth Master has anyone in mind?"
“This is our Lu family’s responsibility,” Lu Qi said, patting his chest. “The Lu family owns three escort agencies and five merchant caravans. Any one of them can safely deliver the goods to the border town.”
Jiang Qinyu was relieved upon hearing this, "Then I will entrust this matter entirely to Fourth Master."
Lu Qi naturally agreed and quickly and happily took his leave, forgetting to visit his elderly father who lived in the General's Mansion.
When Old Master Lu arrived, only Jiang Qinyu and her servant remained in the flower hall.
"Where's that brat, the fourth one?" Old Master Lu looked around but didn't see him.
Jiang Qinyu handed a cup of tea to the old man, saying, "Fourth Master just went back."
"Hmph!" Old Master Lu snorted after taking a sip of tea, "They really don't care about this old man like me!"
Jiang Qinyu dared not respond to this, and only explained from the side, "Fourth Master came to ask me for a collaboration."
With such a large intelligence network at his disposal, Old Master Lu naturally knew about the smallpox vaccine. After a moment's thought, he understood, and the anger on his face lessened. "At least he's still doing something worthwhile."
He knew that his fourth son used to love reading, but the Lu family was really not suited for a career in government. He had also questioned himself about cutting off his son's path to officialdom back then. However, Lu Qi's performance in business over the years had not been bad, so he was relieved.
"Does the old master have something to discuss with Fourth Master?" Jiang Qinyu asked.
Under normal circumstances, Old Master Lu would not come to see his sons on his own initiative. Since he came, it must be because he had something to say.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Lu could only sigh deeply, "It's nothing serious, I just wanted to ask how that kid Xiao Qi is doing..."
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