Wealth and glory seek stability

Jian Xi couldn't help laughing when she saw Tao Lejiao's face, which was exactly the same as hers, was full of shame and he had to endure the constant urging from Tao Xingqian behind him.

Feeling that it was about time, he opened the small box on the side, and inside was a thick stack of deeds and a contract. He smiled and said, "I'm just kidding. I've prepared it for you a long time ago."

Tao Lejiao is not a cunning person. In the past two years, he has honestly returned to Jian Xi her share of the business profits every year. Although he has a strange personality, he is just like Shen Nanxing and truly cares for his sister.

Tao Xingqian took the box first and was overjoyed, "Sir, how can I feel embarrassed?" His thin old face was full of wrinkles, and he turned around and handed the box to Tao Lejiao.

Jian Xi knew that Tao Xingqian was afraid that Tao Lejiao would suddenly say something outrageous that would make her regret it. After all, Tao Lejiao had done this before.

"Uncle Tao, there is a deed on the top. It contains the money needed to buy the land. Take the deed with you to Tang Qian. He will help you deduct the previous expenses. Now that Saibei has recovered, we cannot let you suffer any loss."

Tao Lejiao thought that the money had disappeared into thin air and could never be recovered.

Tao Xing felt embarrassed. "We are all family, so we should help each other. Besides, the deed was given to us by the adults for the sake of the Tao family."

This box of land deeds is a hot commodity in the northern border. It is something that cannot be bought even with money. Jian Xi must have been under tremendous pressure to hand them all over in one go.

Apart from anything else, all the officials in the government office have complicated relationships behind them. The Tao family has no roots in the northern border. Although Tao Lejiao is in charge on the surface, they actually rely on Jian Xi.

Jian Xi waved her hand. "Human relations are human relations, and business is business. The Tao family is the first family to lend a helping hand to Saibei. Saibei and I are grateful for your friendship. We brothers should be clear about money. As for these land deeds, they are the result of a joint discussion between me and my subordinates. You don't have to feel burdened."

Jian Xi walked around the desk and bowed.

The formal Tao Lejiao felt a little uncomfortable, "I suddenly feel that the third sister has become more humane."

Jian Xi laughed, "Second brother, you are already over the age of coming of age, but you still haven't found a marriage. Although I am your younger sister, I am also worried about you. When are you going to find someone to settle down with?" You little brat, I can't teach you a lesson.

Hearing this, Tao Xingqian looked at Tao Lejiao with hope.

Tao Lejiao suddenly felt the chair under his butt was very hot, "Well, I haven't seen Qingxi for a long time, I want to go see her."

With these words the tall figure floated away.

"Sir, someone outside has come to report that the Sixth Princess's carriage has arrived outside the city."

Jian Xi frowned slightly.

The Sixth Princess’s carriage?

When Tao Xingqian saw that Jian Xi was busy, he said goodbye.

Jian Xi asked someone to notify the officials in the office and prepare to go out of the city to welcome Zhang Cen'er.

The city wall of Saibei was newly built. The blue-green brick wall was thick and tall. A bright yellow sedan chair carried by sixteen people could be seen from afar.

Jian Xi was truly stunned when she saw the huge group of people behind Zhang Cen'er, as well as the sedan chair that was big enough to roll on.

She and Zhang Cen'er kept in frequent correspondence for two years. She shared some anecdotes and interesting stories about the northern frontier, and Zhang Cen'er treated her as a confidant with whom he could confide and talk about everything.

"What? Don't you recognize me?" A charming female voice with a slight lingering tone came from the imperial carriage.

Jian Xi was speechless. It was really two years since they last met, but he acted so arrogantly when he saw her. He still said, "I dare not."

The palace bell rang, and a corner of the bright yellow sedan chair was lifted up, "Dear Grand Minister of Agriculture, please get on the sedan chair."

Jian Xi:......

What to do if you feel itchy all over?

It feels like an acquaintance is asking you to shit in the street together.

Looking at the envious gazes of Tang Qian, Qi Si and others behind her, Jian Xi stepped forward.

Yin Ping shouted, "Get off the sedan!"

The handsome guard next to him immediately brought a small staircase for people to get on the sedan chair.

Jian Xi made up her mind, lifted her skirt and got on the sedan chair.

When I got closer, a pleasant aroma hit my nose.

After taking a quick look around, Jian Xi was surprised.

How could these be sedan bearers? They were all tall, with delicate features and all kinds of styles, just like the row of handsome men that Ruan Chizheng had sent to Zhang Cen'er to the princess's mansion.

Jian Xi entered the sedan chair, which still had the familiar royal court style. Countless rare treasures were piled up inside as if they were free of charge.

Zhang Cen'er sat cross-legged in the center with a chessboard in front of him.

Jian Xi sat down directly, "I haven't heard that the princess likes playing chess?"

The sedan chair was slowly lifted up, and the chess pieces on the chessboard did not move at all. Jian Xi looked at the satin curtains fluttering around her. From a high vantage point, she could clearly see the bulging muscles of the people carrying the sedan chair, and she couldn't help but taste something.

The corners of his mouth curved up, "The princess really knows how to enjoy herself."