Cheng Chi sneered and said, "Of course, let Cheng Jiashan get engaged to the girl from the Min family as soon as possible!"
As long as the engagement is done, the second branch’s ancestor’s plan will fail.
The five branches of the Cheng family in Jiuru Lane prosper together and suffer together. What they want to harm is the future of the eldest branch, not the reputation of the Cheng family.
After he was unable to take up an official post, the eldest son of the eldest house was still young, while Cheng Jiashan had already shown some promise. He was also the eldest son and grandson, so the hope of the eldest house would most likely fall on Cheng Jiashan. If Cheng Jiashan was stepped down, it would be the same as stepping down the eldest house.
Shao Jin, who had always been on Cheng Jiashan's mind, became the best tool to frame Cheng Jiashan.
But if Cheng Jiashan and the Min family's daughter's marriage is settled, breaking off the engagement will affect the Cheng family's reputation, and they will be dragged into it. Then, if they want to frame Cheng Jiashan, they will have to think of other ways and will not target Shao Jin anymore.
Of course, this is not necessarily entirely avoidable.
Because Cheng Jiashan is the eldest son and grandson, creating a scandal to control Cheng Jiashan may be more useful to them than destroying Cheng Jiashan.
Shao Jin must stay in Jinling... When Cheng Jiashan announces the results, he will be sent to the capital immediately. Even if they want to take advantage of Cheng Jiashan again, it will not drag Shao Jin down.
Cheng Chi made up his mind and said, "Then you can stay!"
"Really!" Cheng Shaojin's eyes sparkled, her face was slightly flushed, and she was as beautiful as a flower.
Cheng Chi didn't expect her to be so happy, and his mood became cheerful. He smiled and said, "Now you are satisfied."
Zhou Shaojin nodded repeatedly, his eyes turned into crescents when smiling, looking delicate and naive, like a child who had not grown up.
Cheng Chi couldn't help but touch Zhou Shaojin's head and said, "Then I have fulfilled both of my promises to you... You don't have to worry about what you will ask of me in the future!" He said the last sentence with a sense of relief.
Zhou Shaojin's eyes widened immediately and he said, "I only used one promise."
Cheng Chi said seriously, "How can it be one? I promised to help you do one thing before, and just promised to help you do another thing. But you used my second promise to ask me to fulfill the first promise - you used two promises at once."
"No, no." Zhou Shaojin said hurriedly, "I didn't use the promise you made to me before. It was you who said you would promise me something else this time, and I thought about the promise you made to me before..."
"You want me to fulfill my first promise!" Cheng Chi said before she could say anything, "So I agreed!"
"No, no." Zhou Shaojin said hastily, "You promised me two promises in total. I used the first one, and the second one has not been used yet..."
"Why haven't you used the second one yet?" Cheng Chi asked, "If you don't use the second promise, would I agree to your first promise? Think about it carefully? How could I be wrong!"
yes!
How could Uncle Chi make a mistake!
But that's clearly not the case.
Zhou Shaojin's mind was confused for a moment.
Cheng Chi took the opportunity to touch her hair and whispered, "Okay, let's not argue about these things anymore! Go and wash up, the ninth wife of the Gu family is still visiting the Hanbi Mountain House!"
Zhou Shaojin nodded and wanted to explain things to Cheng Chi, but Cheng Chi just turned around and walked out of the tea room.
"Uncle Chi!" She chased after him.
She would definitely beg Uncle Chi again in the future, so Uncle Chi's promise was very important. She didn't want to lose such an opportunity in such a muddle.
Cheng Chi waved at her without even turning his head.
Nanny Shang also came out from the side with a smile and said, "Second cousin, let me help you comb your hair! Your eyes are swollen, do you want me to go to the kitchen and get you two boiled eggs?"
When Zhou Shaojin heard this, he was shocked.
She looked so miserable. It would be bad if she was seen by Mrs. Gu. After all, she might live in Hanbi Mountain House for a long time.
"Then please help me get a basin of water." Zhou Shaojin instructed Nanny Shang, and when he looked up, Cheng Chi was gone.
She couldn't help stamping her feet.
Cheng Chi kept a straight face and didn't help laughing until he reached his study.
This little girl's video is so funny!
In just a few seconds he fooled me so much that I didn't know which way was which!
Especially when he said "How could I have made a mistake", his big black and white eyes were full of puzzlement and confusion... It was like winning without a fight.
How can there be such a cute little girl!
The corners of his mouth were raised high and he couldn't lower them until Huaishan came in and told him hesitantly: "The second in command of the Thirteenth Line said that you respect the Thirteenth Line and are willing to invest in the Thirteenth Line's fleet. The Thirteenth Line is very honored, but this rule was set by our ancestors and engraved on a rosewood plaque and posted on the wall of each branch. I'm sure you know it. So the silver for the investment must be calculated separately and cannot be deducted from the silver used to buy your fleet..."
Cheng Chi was still in a good mood, and said gently: "Since it is the store rule, we will naturally abide by it. You give 200,000 taels of silver to the Thirteenth Bank, which will be regarded as my capital."
Fourth Master, isn’t it true that what you like to do is to break other people’s rules
Huaishan opened his mouth wide and looked at Cheng Chi. Cheng Chi asked him, "Is there anything else you want to say?" He came back to his senses and said hurriedly, "No, nothing!"
Cheng Chi glanced over.
Huaishan shuddered, his mind racing, "The 21 ships including the Ping An that went to sea from the Thirteen Hongs this time are estimated to be back in the autumn of next year..."
Sailing is very risky.
If the ship can return safely, you will naturally make a lot of money, but if the ship cannot return, you will lose everything.
The last time the Thirteenth Line’s ships sailed to Japan, the journey was short, and Cheng Chi said one word and the Thirteenth Line accepted the debt, and later sent the profits. But this time was different, not only were the rules of the fleet complicated, the journey took a long time, but the risks were also great, so the Thirteenth Line was unwilling to give Cheng Chi the capital.
But by the following autumn, they had already left the Cheng family.
Is the Fourth Master still planning to continue dealing with the Thirteenth Line
So why sell the fleet
If we only look at the revenue from going to sea, the Thirteenth Line was completely crushed by them in the past. If the Thirteenth Line's chief manager had not had some foresight, how could the Thirteenth Line have been the first shipping company? Isn't this the Fourth Master losing the watermelon and picking up the sesame seeds
Cheng Chi smiled and said, "We won't leave the Cheng family for now. I'll sort out the Cheng family's affairs in a few days."
Huaishan was so surprised that he almost showed it when he heard this.
Usually at this time, wouldn't the Fourth Master always dismiss him with a sentence like "I changed my mind"? Why did he have to explain to him today? What happened? The Fourth Master seemed like a different person, with a good temper that made people feel... very uneasy!
Huaishan quietly observed Cheng Chi and said, "What happened outside the pass..."
They sent people to look for a place outside the pass and planned to build a villa there.
"Let's put it aside for now!" Cheng Chi said nonchalantly, "Even if we leave the Cheng family, it's too far outside the Great Wall, and it's very cold. Let's go to Guangdong? It's warm there."
But if you are too close to the sea, you might be either a pirate or a ship, and you would be easily recognized.
Who said that they like the quiet and deserted environment outside the Great Wall? !
Huaishan muttered in his heart, and then he remembered something, and said with some worry: "Fourth Master, you killed Jiang Qin, and Xiao Zhenhai shouted that he wanted to avenge him! You also know that Xiao Zhenhai has been very close to Jiang Qin these days, and Jiang Qin also deposited 100,000 taels of silver at his dock. With Jiang Qin's death, the Cao Gang will most likely take the silver back. How could Xiao Zhenhai be willing to let go of the fat meat in his mouth? What's more, Xiao Zhenhai was short of silver to begin with, and even if he wanted to, he was afraid that he couldn't take out 100,000 taels of silver for a while. Xiao Zhenhai wanted to give an explanation to the Cao Gang and the Jiang family, and the best way was to shout for revenge for Jiang Qin like this. After all, if Jiang Qin's revenge was not avenged, it would be bad for the Cao Gang and the Jiang family to sit down and arrange Jiang Qin's funeral, right? I'm afraid Xiao Zhenhai will find Nanjing..."
"Oh!" Cheng Chi responded with a smile, "I was just worried about having no excuse to deal with him! Send someone to tell him that I killed Jiang Qin, and tell him to come to me directly! Otherwise he will mess around like a headless fly."
Jiang Qin had a photographic memory, was greedy, and was very careful. When Xiao Zhenhai was talking about how pretty the girl was, he was a little worried that she might have caught Jiang Qin's eye, so he chose to kill Jiang Qin this time. Since Xiao Zhenhai was recklessly trying to break in, he was worried that he had been too soft-hearted and didn't talk to people very much in the past few years. If killing only the third leader of the Cao Gang wasn't enough to establish his authority, then killing Xiao Zhenhai as a sacrifice would be a good idea.
Huaishan mourned for Xiao Zhenhai for a few moments before saying, "I'll do it right away!"
Cheng Chi nodded.
Thinking about that little girl, she must be stamping her feet in anger right now.
Who knows, after thinking it over, she might figure it out and get tough with him again.
Cheng Chi decided to make it impossible for Zhou Shaojin to find him.
That little girl must have been so angry that her eyes were wide open and her cheeks were flushed.
Thinking of this, his heart seemed to be filled with joy and excitement.
He stood up and said to Huaishan, "You can arrange for Qin Ziping to report the news. You accompany me to the brocade workshop."
That place is also called Fuxue Lane.
The Jinling Prefecture's school is there, and there are antique shops nearby.
Huaishan asked curiously, "Does the Fourth Master want to buy something? You can just call someone from Langlongju over. I heard that Langlongju collected several treasures before the New Year..."
How could a little girl like Shaojin like jade bonsai, purple gold Maitreya Buddha and the like
After teasing her like this, I have to make her happy.
However, she seems to like Guanyin very much.
Langlongju should have a fine statue of Guanyin... When she moves in, she will be very happy to find that there is a beautiful statue of Guanyin in her residence, and it is hers.
Cheng Chi immediately changed his mind and said, "Let's go to Langlongju."
If you can't buy a good statue of Guanyin, then go to the brocade textile shop to buy some small items for her.
Cheng Ye ran out of Tingli Pavilion.
Over there, Zhou Shaojin had finished washing up and his mind had come to its senses. He immediately glared in anger and said to Nanny Shang who was instructing the little maid to pack up, "I'll be right back after I go out for a while."
Nanny Shang didn't dare to stop her. She followed her and said with a smile, "Where are you going? Madam Guo should have finished her talk by now. Do you want to wait a little longer?"
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When I came back, I saw Qingtian Moyun's spirit beast egg. My sisters and brothers are trying to make me a model worker... ~~~~(>_