allendalepharm Chapter 377 This Damn Power
Chapter 377 This Damn Power
"If she was really smart, she wouldn't have done that to me."
Jiang Youzhen felt that Princess Changsui was not stupid, considering her behavior and the rumors that her husband's family treated her harshly.
The second prince hesitated to speak. He wanted to say that it was not necessarily true. Some people were obsessed with sex and would do things that were contrary to their usual practice.
"In any case, you'd better be careful. I will warn her, but I can't stop her from making trouble in private. Especially after returning to the capital, she has the support of the Empress Dowager. I'm afraid she will act more willfully than before." The second prince couldn't help but admonish.
"If she still cares about the Queen Mother's face, she won't go too far."
Jiang Youzhen originally thought it didn't matter whether she would take the provincial examination next year, even if it was three years later. But after going through so much, she still felt that power was the most important.
"I hope so! Otherwise it would be really tricky. Although the princess's father has passed away, her younger brother is the Duke of Suguo. He is currently guarding the border and is a close minister in the court."
This damn power, Jiang Youzhen couldn't help but complain in his heart, no wonder the princess is so rampant.
It seems that the Empress Dowager's family is still very powerful, and her nephew holds an important position, so the princess was really marrying down.
"Once the fundraising matter is reported to the court, the court will certainly recruit craftsmen, handymen, and carpenters. It will not be counted as corvée labor this time because there is enough money. The court will definitely be generous. Do you have any ideas?" The second prince suddenly said.
Jiang Youzhen's heart moved, and she suddenly remembered that her nominal uncle Zhou Tang seemed to be a carpenter?
Zhou Tang did not learn carpentry as a child, but instead became an apprentice six years ago and followed his master to do odd jobs, that is, he became an apprentice.
Now that six years have passed, it’s time for him to become a disciple, right?
"Why don't you give two carpenters a quota? Besides, so many people have to cook, right? I have a relative who is quite skilled in cooking."
It's just nonsense to say that the craftsmanship is good, but the meals for the craftsmen and servants are not good. They are just some big black-faced steamed buns and pickles, and at most some meat occasionally to improve the diet.
As long as you are not a pig, you should be able to do this job.
Since he has been adopted by Eighth Grandpa, it is really unreasonable for his two daughters to suffer while his own family enjoys the good life.
After all, to outsiders, they are a family.
It is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish. It is not too much to find them something to do and let them earn some hard-earned money.
"Okay! I'll pass the order on." Such a small request was really not a big deal, so the second prince agreed readily.
How could it not be worth it to exchange such a small benefit for a favor?
Jiang Youzhen looked at the Second Prince in surprise. He didn't expect that the Second Prince was so thoughtful. He would just do such a small favor and make people feel valued. So this is also the reason why the Second Prince sometimes says things that really deserve a beating, but is not annoying?
As long as he is willing to put his heart into it, he will make you feel valued and needed. Such a person will either ignore you or be easily won over by him. Jiang Youzhen estimates that there are many people around him who are devoted to him.
I couldn't help but compare the Second Prince with the Fourth Prince. In fact, sometimes the Second Prince was right.
The Fourth Prince is just a sweet-mouthed person with a bitter heart. He seems sincere to others, but he doesn't actually give them much benefit.
After returning to the small courtyard, Jiang Youzhen planned to ask the escort agency to send a letter back to discuss the matter with his family.
"Master! The doorman brought a letter." Just as she returned to the study, Qing Lang came quickly to report.
As soon as Jiang Youzhen saw the beautiful handwriting on the letter, she knew that it was Liu who asked her to meet him.
When I opened the letter, I saw only a short sentence: "Please come to Guangjin Teahouse to chat at the beginning of the si hour tomorrow."
After lighting the letter, she felt that she had achieved her goal for the day, so she washed up and went to bed early.
The next day, Jiang Youzhen still got up early to practice calligraphy. She had gotten used to it and found the fun in it.
Guangjin Tea House
Liu was sitting by the window looking down, feeling a little melancholy, confused and uneasy.
"Sir, please come this way! We are already waiting in the private room." At this time, the voice of the shopkeeper came from outside the door.
"Nurse, take the master inside to rest." Liu looked at Chen Youshan's eyes, which were too sleepy to open, and waved her hand to let the nurse take him away.
If it wasn't for avoiding suspicion, she wouldn't have to drag Chen Youshan out of bed.
The wet nurse quickly coaxed and tricked Chen Youshan into going to the inner room to rest on the couch, while Liu sat upright.
The door was quickly pushed open, Jiang Youzhen glanced inside the room, and Liu quickly stood up.
"Please come in, young master! Youshan felt sleepy just now, so I asked the nurse to take him to the inner room to rest."
Jiang Youzhen nodded. Apart from the incident yesterday when she chased her out to use the restroom, Liu was very sensible in her actions. She was probably too happy yesterday.
Jiang Youzhen came in and sat at the round table. As soon as she sat down, Liu came forward and knelt down, which scared Jiang Youzhen.
"What are you doing? You don't have to do this!" Jiang Youzhen almost jumped up. You are trying to shorten my life!
She hurriedly asked Qinglang to help the man up, but Qinglang was too afraid to do so and could only give him a slight help.
Fortunately, Liu did not force it anymore. She did not need to thank him for his great kindness. It all depends on how she behaves in the future.
"I will never forget your kindness, sir! You saved my life, helped me return to the Chen family, and saved my nurse. Each of these is worthy of my gratitude."
Liu's eyes were filled with tears. The events that had happened during this period seemed like a dream.
Jiang Youzhen sighed helplessly, he was also a miserable man.
"Everything that happened before is in the past. Let's just live in the present. As long as you work hard for me, all of this won't matter. I will even give you the benefits you deserve."
Jiang Youzhen picked up the tea bowl and took a sip as she spoke. She didn't have many talents. She had some in management, but no one to expand the business.
If Liu could firmly sit on the throne of the head of the Chen family, and let her do the business that he was not convenient to do in the future, then he would be much more relaxed.
"I don't ask for any benefits. It is my honor to serve you, sir. I couldn't ask for more!"
Liu was truly grateful and was happy to be able to work for Jiang Youzhen.
"How will the Chen family treat you after you go back?" Jiang Youzhen changed the subject, otherwise it would go on and on.
"You also know that many of the Chen family's branches have followed me to the capital and settled there for many years. They rely on their family to make a living. After returning this time, they tried to probe the relationship between me and Princess Changsui in an indirect way."
Liu's face was full of sarcasm. She thought she could bring benefits to the Chen family, so she was like a fence-sitter, leaning to both sides.
Jiang Youzhen nodded, "This is human nature! Remember their faces, but we still need their support. Did Chen Youde make things difficult for you?"
Liu understood what Jiang Youzhen meant. "Even though he was unwilling, he was still forced by the elders to return the family head's token. But he will not give up."