Chapter 166: Fighting with the Qian Family (Part 1)
Facing countless people's strange gazes, Yun Zheng remained calm.
"What can you do?"
Sun Shouxin was equally calm and respectfully replied, "I am well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics and proficient in mathematics."
Yun Zheng seemed a little surprised and raised her eyebrows. "Then let me test you."
She paused for a moment and said, "364 bowls are provided for the monks. Three people share one bowl of rice, and four people share one bowl of soup. Please tell me the number of monks." (Note 1)
Everyone was calculating in their minds, ah, it’s so difficult.
Sun Shouxin thought about it and came up with the answer, "624 people."
So fast!
Yun Zheng nodded slightly and continued, "Han Xin counted the troops. There are 2 soldiers remaining in the 3rd column, 2 soldiers remaining in the 5th column, and 4 soldiers remaining in the 7th column. How many soldiers are there in total?" Note (2)
This time, Sun Shouxin was even faster, blurting out the answer, "347 people."
The box was strangely quiet. Everyone looked at Sun Shouxin in shock. So fast? What a talent!
Why would the Qian family be dissatisfied with such a person?
Tsk tsk, after a few days of good life, has the Qian family forgotten their origins?
Yun Zheng was very satisfied. "Not bad, you have some talent. From now on, you should follow me."
Sun Shouxin bowed respectfully and prostrated himself to acknowledge his master. "Sun Shouxin greets his master."
There was a sudden gasp. Oh my god, he was serious and really recognized me as his master!
Is he so optimistic about Princess Jinyun?
The question is, what can Princess Jinyun give him? Money?
To be honest, money is a good thing, but what they want is a career in government.
Now that you're so loyal to your master, you don't want to be an official anymore?
The nobles couldn't understand. Although they wanted to curry favor with someone, they didn't want to acknowledge their master.
Yun Zheng raised the corner of her mouth slightly, "Get up."
After Sun Shouxin got up, she slowly said, "Come here, tell the Qian family what their plans are."
The servants lowered their hands and listened to the orders.
"I'll give them two choices. First, if they're willing to marry my daughter, I'll buy them a small house to live in. They'll follow me from now on and won't let the eldest daughter of the Qian family suffer. This princess may not have much else, but she has plenty of money, so she can easily afford fine clothes and delicious food."
Her promise is worth a thousand gold.
"Second, cancel the engagement. Whether the man or woman gets married is irrelevant. However, you must give a certain amount of compensation. Not money, but an official position, no lower than the seventh rank."
"Let Second Master Qian come over to discuss the specific matters. He needs to be here quickly within half an hour."
"If the deadline is exceeded, this princess will bring Mr. Sun to propose marriage, and the betrothal gifts will be decent."
Everyone was stunned. Is this how you can play?
"Princess Jinyun is truly thoughtful. She has considered every aspect and is willing to help Young Master Sun prepare a decent betrothal gift."
"He also promised to help the young couple in the future. That's really a lot of loyalty."
"Princess Jinyun is really good to her subordinates. She helps them get an official position as soon as they recognize her as her master."
"Even after ten years of hard study, even if one becomes the top scorer in the imperial examination, he will only be a seventh-rank official."
"Oh my god, I'm getting a little excited."
After hearing this, the Qian family looked at each other with unhappy expressions.
Master Qian was not very smart and only saw the surface. "Is this the solution that Princess Jinyun mentioned? It's quite quick, but... there are some drawbacks. Buying an official position in public is not good."
In fact, the imperial court allowed people to donate money to become officials, but they were only honorary positions.
Whether the nominal position can be turned into a real one depends on the ability of the Qian family.
Qian Wei's expression was solemn, all he saw were traps.
"Princess Jinyun has built up a good reputation. This is a fortune spent on bones, but she is just a woman. What's the point of this?"
If it were another man, he would understand.
But Yun Zheng is just a weak woman who has some business skills but does not want to be an official.
Old Madam Qian frowned, feeling that there was something else behind this. Yun Zheng's actions were always unpredictable.
"She might have other plans."
"Then, should I go?" Mr. Qian was unsure and a little panicked. Why did they have to call his name?
Qian Wei was in great trouble. As an official, his every move would be magnified. Once he made a mistake, he would be attacked by his political enemies.
So, he couldn't negotiate.
"Hui'er's reputation cannot be blemish-free. You go to negotiate. As long as this problem is resolved, everything will be fine."
This is the Qian family’s bottom line.
However, Mr. Qian Er looked troubled, and Qian Wei couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"
Master Qian smiled bitterly and said, "Brother, how many moves do you think I can withstand from Princess Jinyun?"
Qian Wei was silent, fearing that he couldn't survive even the second move.
"I'll go."
Madam Qian snapped, "You are not suitable."
She stood up, her expression solemn, "I'll go."
She hadn't been out for a long time, but she had to go out and negotiate with people to clean up the mess for her children and grandchildren.
Qian Wei's eyes were red, and he knelt down in front of her, "Mom, it's my incompetence that makes you suffer."
Madam Qian gently stroked his head and said, "As long as you are all well, it doesn't matter if I suffer a little. Everything is for the Qian family."
"Come here, take my first-rank imperial robe."
Tongfu Inn
In a short time, the news spread up and down the stairs, completely arousing everyone's enthusiasm.
It’s exciting to watch the gossip up close!
"Will the Second Master of the Qian Family come?"
"It's hard to say. The Qian family may not buy into Princess Jinyun's claims."
Just as everyone was talking, several maids walked in, supporting an old woman.
When everyone looked closely, they found that she was actually a first-rank lady!
"Hey, this is Madam Qian. She hasn't been out and about for a long time."
Old Madam Qian looked up at the building above, and Yun Zheng, who was upstairs, happened to be looking over at her. Their eyes met, and sparks flew.
Yun Zheng looked at the imperial robes on her body, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. The person who came here did not have good intentions.
"Madam Qian, why is it you? Your two sons are useless. Do you need an old lady like you to come out and take over?"
A hint of annoyance flashed across Old Madam Qian's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
"Princess Jinyun, may I negotiate with you on behalf of the Qian family? Is that okay?"
Yun Zheng smiled faintly, "Of course, you are a consort personally appointed by the imperial court, who would dare to refuse?"
This is a mockery of the other party mobilizing a large force, making a mountain out of a molehill, and abusing their power to oppress others.
You should know that the imperial edict clothes are not everyday clothes and are only worn on the most important occasions.
Like Yun Zheng, she never wears princess clothes when she enters the palace, she only wears it on formal occasions.
As soon as the two met, they exchanged a move in the air.
Old Madam Qian was wearing a first-grade imperial robe and had the highest status in the audience, so everyone had to pay their respects to her.
Sun Shouxin bowed to Old Madam Qian, and his etiquette was impeccable.
Old Madam Qian looked at him for a few times. Where did the Ninth Prince pick out such a person?
"Mr. Sun, I am old now, so I will speak a few words from the heart."
Sun Shouxin was very polite, "You go ahead."
"Young Master Sun, it's not that I don't want to marry my granddaughter to you, but... Hui'er lost her mother when she was young, and her biological father went to Jiangnan to work. I raised her with all my heart and soul."
"I can't bear to let her suffer even a little. Mr. Sun is a handsome man, and he could definitely marry a noble lady, but my granddaughter has been raised by me to be naive and ignorant. She's not the material to be a good wife."
"It's all my fault."
Having said this, with a "thump", Mrs. Qian suddenly knelt down and knelt straight in front of Sun Shouxin.
The whole audience was shocked.
This kneeling expressed the Qian family's sadness, the emperor's pity, and Qian Hui's heartache and resentment.
This kneeling turned the situation that was unfavorable to the Qian family around.
Old ginger is still spicy!
Yun Zheng was caught off guard and her eyes narrowed dangerously.
When facing a strong opponent, one becomes stronger, and the fighting spirit is completely ignited!
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