In the afternoon, I paid my birthday to the old man. Because there was a prison sentence waiting for the third master and the fifth master, everyone was forced to smile.
"Wen Wan, if anything happens in the house from now on, please take care of it more." When Wen Wan wished her birthday, the old man said this.
After Wen Wan heard this, she understood in her heart that today's matter could not be hidden from the old man. Looking at the old man's old and ugly face, he had always known the true situation in the house and just turned a blind eye. Just close one eye. No wonder he is so old and tired. Being tired is more tiring than anything else.
Wen Wan did not answer the call. This world is fair, and only those who pay will be rewarded. Without giving, just asking for something in return is impossible.
The old Duke sighed secretly when he saw Wen Wan like this. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Fortunately, one's own title cannot be taken away. Unable to seize the title, the old Duke's eyes darkened again and again. He no longer knew whether this was a blessing or a disaster for the descendants of the Taira family. Who could tell clearly.
Wen Wan returned to the princess's mansion, rested for a while, and let Shang Tang and Zhen Zhen go back to rest. She asked Xia Tian to bring Jiang Linxuan in.
Jiang Lin was wearing navy blue clothes. After having it for more than two months, his complexion looks good, his walking is strong and strong, and his body looks much better than before.
Seeing Wen Wan, he knelt on the ground and said, "I pay my respects to my master."
Wen Wan was not wearing a veil at this time. She was sitting on the upper seat and looked at Jiang Lin: "Our princess wants to ask you if you have a grudge against our princess because of the Jiang family."
Jiang Lin was shocked: "I don't dare. Since I have joined my master, I will definitely be loyal. There will be no two hearts."
Wen Wan smiled softly: "Are you afraid, or are you incapable of doing it?"
Jiang Lin knew that if he couldn't pass this level, he would still be thrown into the dust. My mind is spinning. Thinking about various rumors. Finally, he decided to take a gamble. Anyway, he had nothing now: "The slave dare not. I never dared to resent the master. The so-called successful princes and defeated bandits. Our Jiang family has grown up to attract trouble, and it is only a matter of time before something happens. So. I don¡¯t dare to have any resentment towards the master. This is all the fault of the Jiang family and has nothing to do with the master.¡± Without Wenwan, there will be others who will bring down the Jiang family. Not too closely related to gentleness.
Wen Wan then nodded indifferently, always saying some loyal words, pale and weak: "Jiang Lin, our princess sees you as a talent and wants to use you. What do you think?"
Jiang Lin knew that this matter was not that easy. If only Princess Wenwan was so easy to talk to. There is no way he could survive until today: "A slave obeys his master's orders."
Wen Wan took off the red gold fingernail protector on her hand. In fact, she was very reluctant to wear this thing at first. But all the ladies in the capital, especially those in the palace, wear them. She also had to go with the flow. But when you put it on, it feels really impressive: "Jiang Lin, the princess said that if you sincerely surrender to our princess, our princess will naturally use you. Moreover, we will also help you rescue your wife and children."
Jiang Lin's heart was shocked again: "As long as the princess is useful to the slave, the slave will never say anything. Even if the master wants the slave to die, the slave will never dare to say anything." Although the Jiang family is known as the richest family in Daqi . But he is still looked down upon. They want to clear themselves. But the children of businessmen are not eligible to participate in science. The Jiang family is also a strong supporter of King Zhao, but their status is at the bottom. He looks respectable on the outside, but on the inside, he is just a slave of King Zhao.
Wen Wan dictated a few words: "The princess said. Want to see your sincerity?"
Jiang Lin didn¡¯t understand and looked at Wen Wan in confusion.
Wen Wan smiled. Xia Yao understood Wen Wan's meaning and looked at Wen Wan for a few seconds: "Jiang Lin, the princess said that as long as you hand over the money buried by the Jiang family, she will believe you. Our princess said Yes, Shang Yi is right. No one in Daqi knows about our reputation. As long as you say it, you will never break your promise."
Jiang Lin thought he was calm enough, but after hearing these words, he felt like a thunderbolt from the blue sky. His face turned blue and white, then turned purple, and then turned purple (frightened). How could it be possible that such a confidential matter of their Jiang family could be known to Princess Wenwan. If it is found out and punished, everyone in the Jiang family will die, not even being able to serve as slaves. Because now they are committing the crime of deceiving the emperor. Jiang Lin looked at Wen Wan and wondered how Princess Wen Wan knew about the secrets of the Jiang family.
The gentle eyes are very peaceful. It seemed that this matter was of no importance to her. Jiang Lin loves to talk or not, and it has little impact on her actions. The more Wen Wan behaves calmly and calmly, the less Jiang Lin understands her pulse. The less sure he was, whether Princess Wenwan was bombarding him or not.
Wen Wan had never thought of this problem before. But when Jiang Lin expressed his loyalty just now, Wen Wan keenly sensed the smell of money. Just imagine what the richest man in the world would do if he knew that the building might collapse.?. I don¡¯t even think about using it, what would happen if it were me. He will definitely hide his property and leave opportunities for his descendants to make a comeback.
Jiang Lin¡¯s performance has completely exposed his bottom line. Xia Yao looked at Wen Wan in surprise, not even Prince Zheng found out about this. How did the princess know? Xia Yao was unsure of how deep Wen Wan's thoughts were.
Jiang Lin lost his composure just now because he thought the matter was over. Wen Wan had just given him a hope, but now it was dashed again because of this secret. If he didn't lose his composure, he would have to be as good as an emperor.
Wen Wan knew that concealing property during a house raid was a very serious crime here, and it was adding crime to crime: "It doesn't matter, as long as you hand over the hidden property. I don't need to add to your crime." As for those who were sold or Wen Wan believes that the emperor and Prince Zheng are not interested in pursuing the deceased. Those two big guys are focused on money. They don't care about the life or death of little people.
Jiang Lin immediately understood that this money was actually something she could surrender to show her loyalty. Jiang Lin didn't think Wen Wan would embezzle his hidden money. Regarding what he did for Wen Wan, he believed Wen Wan's words: "Yes, he hid two hundred thousand taels of gold."
Jiang Lin saw that Wen Wan's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't even twitch his brows. Even those princes would be overjoyed when they heard about two hundred thousand taels of gold. But his new master was lucky. Two hundred thousand taels of gold seemed to her like twenty coppers. Jiang Lin was completely speechless. However, because of his gentle attitude, he believed that he would not add crime to crime again.
In fact, in Wen Wan's eyes, two hundred thousand taels of gold, totaling two million taels of silver, are indeed not much. Compared to the hundreds of millions of taels she was expected to earn, that was just a fraction. However, mosquitoes are still meat no matter how small they are. She happened to have no start-up capital on hand. Wen Wan was thinking that she could talk to the emperor's grandfather and directly deduct some of it to her as capital. Anyway, it was extra money.
After Wen Wan finished thinking, she said to Jiang Lin: "You have traveled all over the world these years, and our princess happened to have three boats that were photographed. As long as you have this ability and can manage them, our princess will give you this job." you."
Jiang Lin opened his eyes wide: "Master, Master" This was so shocking. I was given such a big job when I first came.
Wen Wan waved her hand: "Jiang Lin, come out with a copy of the charter. See if you have the ability. Get down!"
Jiang Lin staggered down.
Xia Yao said with some worry: "Princess Princess, aren't you worried that he will take the opportunity to run away?"
??Smile gently. She not only wanted to fill the emperor's private treasury, she also wanted to open up trade along the coast. At that time, it will not only fill the private treasury, but also the national treasury. Once border trade is opened, even if Jiang Lin flees to another country, she can catch him back.
Maritime trade naturally requires the formation of a maritime army. The navy shook his head gently. It's too early to think about this now. The army's salary problem cannot be solved, and there are still a group of bandits outside the wall who are eager to see it! Navy, I don¡¯t know how many years later. There is still a long way to go! However, instead of feeling courageous, Wen Wan aroused unlimited passion in her. Since you can't live an ordinary life, you might as well do something big and vigorous. As the teacher said, ye will be passed down through the ages.
"It's a pity that Wen Wan's ambition only lasted for a minute and was extinguished. Xia Yao walked in and told Wen Wan that Ping Xiangxi's matter seemed very complicated.
Nodding gently, no matter how complicated it can be, it can be complicated. She could still save Xiang Xi's life. However, she won't make it easy for anyone who wants something she can't do.
When the sky was dark, Wenwan stood in the yard. Compared to the luxury in Yongning Palace, Wen Wan still feels that the atmosphere here is smoother. Whether it's luxurious or simple, whether it's good or not all depends on her attitude.
Wenwan was so deep in thought that she didn't even notice it was raining. It was Xia Yao who quickly pulled her back into the corridor. I complained a few words.
Wen Wan smiled softly and did not go back to the room. Xia Yao gave her an extra coat. Wenwan looked at the raindrops, hitting the scorched bamboo leaves, giving it a cool taste.
Wenwan felt the coldness and felt even worse. The emperor's grandfather is getting old, and his health is getting worse day by day. Others may not know it, but she who is accompanying the emperor knows it.
Wen Wan didn¡¯t ask, but she could guess that the emperor¡¯s grandfather would not live too long. If we are optimistic, we estimate that there will still be two or three years; if we are not optimistic, it will only be about one year. Wen Wan was very sad. In her last life and in this life, although the emperor initially planned and used her, he never did anything bad to her. The emperor tried his best to care for her (being an emperor can be quite helpless sometimes, which is understandable). If grandpa passed away, Wen Wan shivered, she felt very cold.
Wen Wan immediately lost her composure and immediately orderedLet him prepare the carriage and return to the palace immediately. Everyone thought something serious had happened and immediately started to prepare.
Xia Yao was also surprised, thinking that something big had gone wrong. Wen Wan shook her head and said it was okay, she just wanted to return to the palace. Xia Yao had doubts in her eyes. If the princess hadn't been so filial, she would have moved out of the palace long ago. (To be continued)