Wealth and glory seek stability

Mrs. Wang had no intention of telling Jian Xi these dirty things. Jian Xi had already endured enough in the past few days.

Even if it were a man, he might not be able to hold on.

And she did it.

Jian Xi had been kneeling for a whole day and her knees had turned blue.

Lei Zi also came to pay her condolences. She told Lei Zi all her arrangements and the future development of the shop.

night.

Narrated by Jian Xi.

Bai Zhi wrote down the arrangements for the Gao family caravans, a total of 237 teams, and made detailed arrangements for each. She also allocated a sum of money to the caravans to let them settle down.

Jian Xi handed over the Gao family's business to Qiangwei and Sulian.

Qiangwei looked at the account book in front of her and immediately felt like she had been handed a hot potato.

"Master, I——"

Jian Xi waved her hands and rubbed her brows. "You don't have to rush to refuse. I know you are an ambitious woman. Half of the surplus from the Gao family shop will be used to develop new businesses and shops every year.

Of the remaining half, 10% should be used for charity. I don’t mean donating to temples, but doing something practical with your heart. Everything should be taken from the people and used for the people. Only such business can last long.”

"Yes, I noted it down."

Jian Xi curled the corner of her mouth slightly, walked forward and patted Qiangwei's shoulder.

"Most of the Gao family's business is in the Jiangnan area. The placement of the caravan is the most important thing. I have drawn up a plan. You can discuss it with the captain of Team 8, Heizi.

He has traveled a lot and knows a lot of people. Some places are adapted to local conditions. You should listen to their opinions and listen more to the opinions of the elders below. I have handed over this business to you, so you must not let me down. "

Qiangwei was very careful. Jian Xi's words sounded like a will. She couldn't help but worry, "Did something happen? Why is the master so anxious?"

"Nothing, I'm just busy at home, and I'm afraid I'll forget it later. Go back and pack your things and go to the farm. Heizi and the others are staying at the farm outside the city. Pack your things. I've left a few carriages for you. Just wait until you finish arranging the caravan and you can set off as soon as possible."

Qiangwei held the box that Jian Xi handed to her and felt that the box was as heavy as a thousand pounds.

This is the opportunity given to her by Jian Xi, and she will definitely seize it.

Then he swore, "Master, rest assured, Qiangwei will live up to your trust, and I will do my best to train Su Lian."

“Good，这我就放心了。”

Late night.

A small carriage carrying Qiangwei and the other person left the Gao family quietly.

The night ceremony is completed.

A person that Jian Xi didn't expect appeared.

Zhang Cen'er.

She was wearing a plain dress, no makeup, and a black cloak. The only maid behind her was Yinping.

When Zhang Cen'er came closer, Jian Xi just finished burning the paper and stood up.

"Your Highness greets the princess." Jian Xi bent her knees slightly.

Now Zhang Cen'er is married to Prince Lu Xuanyuan Zangzhen.

Zhang Cen'er nodded.

"Madam Gao, I heard the bad news about your family. I thought we had met a few times before. I'm late today. Will Madam Gao blame me?"

Jian Xi shook her head. "How could that be? It's a thoughtful gesture for the princess to come to my humble abode. Please come in."

Originally, according to Zhang Cen'er's status, she only needed to let her subordinates to offer sacrifices on her behalf, but she still knelt in front of Madam Gao's spirit in person and respectfully lit three incense sticks.

Jian Xi knelt behind him and kowtowed a few times.

The ceremony is over.

Zhang Cen'er seemed to have something to say. Jian Xi sighed slightly and took Zhang Cen'er to the main hall.

After a busy day, Jian Xi's lips became paler and paler, and she could only hold a slice of ginseng in her mouth to stay awake.

Jian Xi skillfully dismissed her attendants. These days were the most tense period and she couldn't give anyone any chance to talk nonsense.

Zhang Cen'er waved away the silver screen.

The hood of the cloak was lifted, and Zhang Cen'er's hair was tied up in a bun, which was a common style worn by women in the Xuanwu Dynasty. It was less ostentatious and more restrained, and was only decorated with silver ornaments, which was very plain.

Jian Xi saw a purple spot on Zhang Cen'er's forehead, as if he had hit something.

But Zhang Cen'er didn't say anything, and she didn't ask.

"What do you want to say, Princess?"

Zhang Cen'er picked up the tea bowl and took a sip. "This tea is not as delicious as the milk tea on the grassland. Riding a horse and catching sheep in the summer is a great pleasure in life."

Then he turned to look at Jian Xi, "I don't like the title of princess. You can call me princess, or Cen'er."

Jian Xi followed suit, "Princess, what do you want to say?"

Zhang Cen'er put down the teacup and folded her hands on her legs. Anyone who saw her would know that she was a very well-mannered mistress.

Jian Xi was a little confused, so Zhang Cen'er spoke up, "Madam Gao, someone sent me a letter saying that if I kill you, they can give me the thing I want most."

"Oh? What is it?"

Zhang Cen'er was speechless, "Why don't you ask who wants to kill you?"

Jian Xi shrugged, nonchalantly, "There are many people who want to kill me. It doesn't matter who they are, but I am curious about what the princess wants."

She thought Zhang Cen'er would evade the question, but she didn't expect Zhang Cen'er to speak directly, "The city defense map and border geomancy map of the Xuanyuan Dynasty."

Jian Xi raised her eyebrows, which was unexpected yet reasonable.

"What is the purpose of your visit, Princess?"

"I want you to help me."

"Me? I don't have that ability." Jian Xi said self-deprecatingly. People at her level couldn't get access to such high-end things.

Zhang Cen'er turned around, with a starry look in his eyes, "If you have the ability, I want you to come back with me to the Xuanwu Dynasty to help me seize the throne."

Jian Xi did not dodge and met Zhang Cen'er's gaze.

Suddenly.

Jian Xi smiled.

It's like a broken and dilapidated gardenia in the silent dusk, emitting fragrance without paying attention to the surroundings, and the taste is so sweet that it seems to be blended.

"Princess, you are flattering me. I don't have this ability."

"You have!" Zhang Cen'er said affirmatively, "You are very smart. I have already asked Xuanyuan Zangzhen about your Emperor Xuanyuan's plan, but you figured it out based on the details and were able to respond immediately. This shows that you are a talent. I admire you."

Jian Xi sneered, "So what if you admire her? I heard that the eldest princess of the Xuanwu Dynasty, Zhang Lan'er, was born to the emperor's husband Ruan Chizheng. She is favored by the empress and is the best choice for the crown princess. How can you be sure that you can beat Zhang Lan'er?"

Zhang Cen'er was calm and composed, "At least you didn't reject me, right?"

"Okay, tell me your bargaining chips." Jian Xi felt heartache again. Ever since Zhang Cen'er came to her to beg for a chance to exchange for food, she knew that this person was not that simple.

She has also been thinking about her retreat recently. She can no longer stay in the Xuanyuan Dynasty. If Lin Yun alone wants her dead, it would be fine. The problem is that Emperor Xuanyuan also wants her life to restrain Gao Yunhuai.

The news that she was pregnant had already spread, and it was almost certain that she would die.