allendalepharm Chapter 713: Being clever but being misled by cleverness
Chapter 713: Being clever but being misled by cleverness
Jiang Youzhen heard some rumors and had a hunch that something was wrong. She asked Mu Yuan's friend in the Ministry of Revenue to find out, and he said that the two mines were previously marked as abandoned mines.
She thought about it and felt that she shouldn't doubt the Second Prince. After all, although the Second Prince was not a gentleman, he would never go back on his promise to her so hastily.
However, the reply from the Second Prince surprised her. The Second Prince had just found out about the two abandoned mines. How could Liu Tong know about them so quickly? Unless he had known about the existence of these two abandoned mines long ago.
Jiang Youzhen asked Asan to inquire about Liu Tong's family background, only to find out that Liu Tong's wife was actually from Shanxi Province.
What does it mean when a thief cries "stop thief"? This is probably it.
This person was too clever and thought that with the two "abandoned mines", she could alienate her from the Second Prince. I don't know whether to say that she was naive or that she trusted the Second Prince too much.
Since the other party has plotted against him, she will naturally not be polite to him. She is worried that there is no way to get to the mineral veins!
The Zhang family's property and mines were used to offset the mining resources of the five mines. Since two mines were too much, adding five mines would not hurt. After that, they would find different people to buy mines. This would depend on the second prince.
Anyway, she doesn't participate in the management, only in the dividends. If she sees that things are not going well in the future, she can give up this part of the dividends. Anyway, it's all given for free, so she can give it up at any time.
Oh! She is so clever.
And those guys in the Censorate have always been eager to get their hands on blood. As long as she uses a little trick, reveals a little about what the Zhang family did in Jincheng to them, and adds fuel to the fire, the matter will be done, and she doesn't need to do anything at all.
Early that morning, Jiang You was taking a break.
Getting up early to practice calligraphy has become a habit. Jiang Youzhen keeps writing and never forgets his roots.
"Young Master, Lord Fang is here." At this time, Xia He came in holding the ironed clothes to report.
Fang Zhongyi? Jiang Youzhen said quickly, "Please go to the study."
Fang Zhongyi once again came to the Jiang family's outer study, and this time he felt more confident. Thinking of the girl with a bright smile, his heart was still beating.
He had never considered his life-long affairs before, and always felt that without a career, it would be meaningless to start a family. His mind was focused on how to build a career, but when he saw the girl, he lost his appetite.
Love at first sight actually exists, but he is worried that Jiang Youzhen will not marry his sister to him. He is a rough man, unlike other sons-in-law of the Jiang family who are scholars.
"Brother Fang!" As Jiang Youzhen entered the study, he saw Fang Zhongyi, who was worried, and greeted him with a smile.
"My dear brother!" Fang Zhongyi cupped his hands.
He was very clear about the distinction. In the court he called him "Sir", but in private he still called him "Dear Brother" to show intimacy.
"I don't know if Brother Fang has a day off today, otherwise I would like to invite Brother Fang and my aunt to go to burn incense together."
Recently, Shen started to pray to gods and Buddhas, and liked to go to the temple to burn incense, and the one he went to was Farong Temple.
Jiang Youzhen did not stop it. No matter which temple there is, there will be corruption. There will be bad apples everywhere. Farong Temple also donates money to build bridges and donate to the court every year, which is rare.
Ever since Shen rejected those ladies she was on good terms with last time, she felt too embarrassed to associate with them anymore. She had been a little distant from them recently and inevitably felt lonely.
"My mother went to the shop with my aunt the other day to buy some things. She didn't want to take us with her when she went to burn incense." Fang Zhongyi couldn't help laughing.
Huh? Why didn't she hear Shen mention it? So they were already dating?
"It was fate. My mother took some jobs picking flowers, and they happened to be on your farm. Later, when my aunt went to the farm, my mother fell down, and your mother came forward to help her. That's how we met."
Fang Zhongyi didn't feel embarrassed, but he felt very guilty when he thought that his monthly salary was not enough to support the family, so his mother took this job.
But he believed that things would get better, and he would be promoted soon.
"So that's how it is. That's such a coincidence." Jiang Youzhen said with a smile.
"Actually, I came here today to thank you."
As Fang Zhongyi spoke, he took out something from his arms and placed it in front of Jiang Youzhen. When he opened it, he found that it was a Pisces pendant, which looked of good quality, although Jiang Youzhen had quite a few such things.
"Brother Fang, what is this doing? What is our relationship? Why do you have to do this?" Jiang Youzhen shook his head. They were dating, and Jiang Youzhen was not dating for money.
"I know you have all these good things, but I'm a little unsure and worried, so I came to you."
Fang Zhongyi said shyly, "Actually, my superiors told me that I performed well in this case and they want to promote me to a centurion."
"This is good news! Brother Fang got promoted." Jiang Youzhen was somewhat delighted. She knew that Fang Zhongyi was capable.
Although Fang Zhongyi was about to be promoted to a centurion in the provincial capital, how could the local area be compared with the capital?
After all, it is the capital, so it will be easier to get promoted in the future.
"This is all thanks to you. If you hadn't given me the opportunity, how could I have been promoted so quickly? With your help, even others can seize this opportunity."
Thinking of his colleagues' envy of him, they all said that he had a strong backer and would be promoted soon.
"Brother Fang, don't say that. I've long seen that Brother Fang is not an ordinary person. As long as he is given an opportunity, he will be able to seize it. It's also because Brother Fang is too capable, otherwise not everyone can seize this opportunity."
"My dear brother, you always consider my face. I will always remember that. I won't say anything else. If you need anything from me in the future, just let me know."
Fang Zhongyi knew that he was able to be where he is today thanks to Jiang Youzhen. Whether for their future prospects or their personal relationship, the two of them would definitely become close friends in the future.
"You're welcome, Brother Fang."
Jiang Youzhen pointed at the jade pendant on the table and said, "Then take it back. We are not in a relationship of exchanging benefits."
"No! My dear brother, please accept it. Last time you helped me to settle the matter with the Fourth Prince, I didn't know how to thank you. You must accept this jade pendant. It's a token of my love."
Fang Zhongyi was very sincere and determined.
"Okay, I'll accept it." Jiang Youzhen nodded and promised to return it to him in other places in the future!
"Actually, I have something else to ask you. During the previous searches of officials' residences, I saw them all put some money on their bodies, although not much, so I didn't dare to.
Later, my superiors gave me two things, one was a porcelain vase, and the other was a gold nail, weighing five taels. If I didn't accept them, I was afraid that my superiors would be unhappy, but if I accepted them, I was afraid that someone would catch me."
Jiang Youzhen smiled and said, "It's up to Brother Fang to make the decision. In fact, there are many unwritten rules. But how to strike the right balance is up to Brother Fang himself."
Jiang Youzhen was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. They came to ask her, an official of the Censorate, how should she respond when she was the one who supervised all officials?
Fang Zhongyi was stunned for a moment, then he burst into laughter. He understood what was going on.