mtl008 Chapter 265: Protect oneself like jade
Chapter 265: Protect oneself like jade
"Take one pill daily for three consecutive days, and the person will naturally wake up!"
Xiao Qingyu explained.
"Thank you very much, Young Master Xiao."
"Miss Wei, there's no need to be so polite with me! Oh, I forgot to congratulate you on regaining your freedom!"
Wu Weiwei listened, but smiled and remained silent.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Xiao Qingyu left with Wu Heran.
Watching the two figures leave, Wu Weiwei suddenly felt a sense of loss.
Years have passed, and I don't know when I will be able to see my brother again.
I just stepped out of the courtyard gate.
Xiao Qingyu then encountered Qingzhu, who had come to visit Wu Weiwei.
Seeing the elegant and otherworldly demeanor of the man approaching her, Qingzhu immediately understood his identity.
The reason Weiwei was able to escape from the Marquis's mansion was because of the man in front of her.
Although Qingzhu was concerned about whether they had actually had a physical relationship, she didn't dare to ask Wu Weiwei.
The people on Mo are like jade, and the son is unparalleled in the world.
What a handsome young nobleman!
Xiao Qingyu paused, captivated by the refined and noble air of the young man before her.
This was the first time he had encountered a gay man whose appearance was comparable to his own.
"Xiao Qingyu".
He smiled and nodded at Qingzhu.
"Green Bamboo."
Qingzhu nodded to him in return.
Looking at the two equally handsome men, Wu Heran felt conflicted, unsure which way to tip the scales in his heart.
Although he had never met Qingzhu, he had heard stories about him from Lingfu.
He also knew that his sister now valued this youth affairs manager very much.
Just as the two were sizing each other up and facing off, Wanqiu stepped out.
"Manager Qing, you've arrived! Please come in, our boss invites you in."
Upon hearing Wu Weiwei's invitation, Qingzhu turned her head away.
"Farewell."
After Qingzhu went inside, Xiao Qingyu looked at Wu Heran and asked, "Heran, do you like him?"
Wu Heran turned his head.
“Sir, you don’t dislike him at all.”
Upon hearing his words, Xiao Qingyu smiled gently.
"Let's go! Jianqing and the others have probably been waiting outside the city for a long time!"
As they left, Qingzhu went inside the house.
"Master, my men have already gone to contact the Crown Prince. We are just waiting for his reply before we can proceed with the next step of the plan..."
Yesterday he gave his employer an idea.
Due to their status, they could not recruit soldiers, but the crown prince could.
If he really wants to open up the sea route, it will probably cost not only manpower, but also financial and material resources.
The crown prince is eager to prove his abilities to the emperor, and they can use him to plan for themselves.
"Okay, you can handle things on his end."
Oh, and here's a thousand taels of silver. Help me find a suitable house in the capital..."
Wu Weiwei took out a stack of silver notes from the drawer.
Qingzhu looked surprised.
"how?"
Since the Crown Prince announced that he would confiscate the properties under her name, if things go as expected, they will probably take action in the next couple of days. The place where she is currently staying falls right into his confiscation area...
Besides the May Fourth Chamber of Commerce, a 10,000-mu medicinal herb garden in Huizhou, all she owns now is this 1,000-mu plot of land next to the Jade Butterfly Garden.
This was because we had the foresight to purchase it from Qin Baihe and the others in time.
Based on current market prices, this piece of land could probably sell for 50,000 taels of silver.
But she can't sell it now; she has a great use for it.
Qingzhu looked at the thousand taels of silver notes in her hand, but pushed them back.
Wu Weiwei looked at him, puzzled.
“Master, I was just about to tell you that I saw a retired official from the imperial court selling his house a while ago.”
I went to take a look. It was a three-courtyard house. He urgently needed to sell it for only two thousand taels of silver. I raised some silver and bought it…”
His original intention in buying the house was to keep an eye on Wu Weiwei from afar in the future, but who would have thought that the young master would actually release Wu Weiwei from the mansion!
Qingzhu took out the land deed and placed it in Wu Weiwei's hand.
Looking at the land deed, Wu Weiwei discovered that this was a residence in the inner city of Beijing on Qingfeng Street.
This……
A three-courtyard house in the inner city—this is a high-end area in the capital!
You should know that houses in the inner city are incredibly valuable, and many people with money can't buy them.
Moreover, high-class areas like the inner city are almost exclusively reserved for officials of the third rank or above in the imperial court. It would be somewhat awkward for someone like her, who has no official position, to live there.
Can……
Wu Weiwei looked at Qingzhu, who was smiling at her. No matter how you looked at it, it was his intention.
"Alright, I'll take it. But you should still keep the money!"
Wu Weiwei pushed the money over, but Qingzhu refused to accept it.
"Master, Qingzhu is not short of money. Oh, right, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll head out first!"
Fearing that Wu Weiwei would force her to accept it, Qingzhu hurriedly retreated.
Wu Weiwei watched his hasty retreating figure, a smile appearing on her face.
Ha, although she escaped the scumbag, she immediately ran into a cute little puppy who wanted to take care of her. Should we say she's lucky or unlucky?
Dingguohou Mansion.
He Yuyan has been in a good mood these past two days.
Because the Crown Prince arranged for several people to help her sort out Wu Weiwei's assets.
She has already acquired all the other properties in Beijing, and now all that's left is the Jade Butterfly Resort Area on the outskirts of Beijing.
I heard that Wu Weiwei was beaten so badly that day that she almost lost her life.
He Yuyan scoffed lightly.
If she hadn't run fast and been quickly escorted out of the mansion by several maids, she probably would have gone to see what was going on.
Now that she has learned that Wu Weiwei is recuperating at the Jade Butterfly Resort, she will go there today to seize the place.
Since the goal was to reclaim the assets, He Yuyan naturally wanted to take the Crown Prince along.
It would be more interesting to slap Wu Weiwei in the face in front of the Crown Prince, wouldn't it?
She wanted to see where she could live after she took over Jade Butterfly Garden.
I'm afraid I'll end up as a beggar.
As soon as He Yuyan arrived at Qingsong Courtyard, she saw the young master dressed and seemingly about to go out.
"Your Highness, are you going out?"
Upon seeing He Yuyan, Lu Hanting lowered his gaze.
"Yan'er, what brings you here?"
He heard from Liu Yun that after Yan'er reclaimed the business, she studied with the managers during the day and reviewed the account books at night, learning very diligently.
I thought she was just playing around, but I didn't expect her to take it seriously.
"Your Highness, Yan'er wants you to accompany me to the Jade Butterfly Garden in the outskirts of the capital."
"Now there's only that one piece that hasn't been retrieved yet. Would you like to go with Yan'er?"
He Yuyan looked hopeful.
Hearing her mention the outskirts of Beijing, Lu Hanting recalled Liu Yun's report.
The eldest brother had left the Great Wei Dynasty with Wu Heran a few days earlier.
However, Wu Weiwei did not leave with her senior brother. After being punished that day, she moved into the Jade Butterfly Garden Resort and is currently recuperating there.
Perhaps she wanted to recover from her injuries before leaving?
Or perhaps I misunderstood her, and she didn't do anything to wrong me?
Because he didn't understand, Lu Hanting instructed Liu Yun not to touch the Jade Butterfly Garden in the outskirts of Beijing.
But Yan'er today...
Seeing Lu Hanting's face darken, He Yuyan understood that the young master was probably reluctant to kick Wu Weiwei out.
He Yuyan smiled gently at him and said, "Your Highness, Madam Wu is no longer your concubine. Since she is no longer your woman, if you let her live in Jade Butterfly Garden, wouldn't people outside laugh at you for being able to take things in stride but not let them go?"
He Yuyan's words immediately struck a nerve with the young master.
Yes!
Since Wu Weiwei has the ability to leave him, why should she still enjoy the benefits of being his concubine?
Looking at the lotus pond outside, Lu Hanting made a decision.
"Let's go! I'll go with you to the Jade Butterfly Garden!"
East Palace.
"Your Highness, the owner of the Qingwu Chamber of Commerce says he wants to discuss a business deal with you. Would you like to meet with him?"
The retainer, Qiao Yuanliang, said respectfully.
"not see!"
The prince lay sprawled on the couch as if he had no bones.
These days, any Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to send him a visiting card. How could he, the crown prince of a country, be so degrading?
Seeing his master like this, Qiao Yuanliang took two steps forward.
"Your Highness, I've heard they can get their hands on salt..."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince immediately jumped up from the couch.
"What did you say, salt?"
The Crown Prince grabbed Qiao Yuanliang by the collar, "Quickly tell me, how much can they get...?"
Qiao Yuanliang's eyes flashed, and he held up a number for him.
"really?"
"Ah."
"That's wonderful! If I could solve the current troubles of the court for Father Emperor, wouldn't that be..."
Salt prices in the capital are soaring, and even Lu Hanting doesn't seem to have any solutions.
The Crown Prince patted Qiao Yuanliang heavily on the shoulder.
"Good, you've done a great job. Arrange a meeting with the owner of that Qing Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible!"
He was getting impatient.
As long as he accomplishes this, his father will never say he is useless again.
The crown prince's eyes shone brightly; perhaps his father would even offer to abdicate the throne to him.
……
"Manager Qing, Qiao Yuanliang sent word that the Crown Prince has agreed to the meeting. It will be this afternoon at our Jade Butterfly Garden."
The attendant came in to report.
"Okay, go and call Steward Hao over, I need to talk to him."
"Yes."
A short while later, Fat Tuo walked in.
"Hey bro, what do you need me to do?"
Fat Tuo put his arm around Green Bamboo's shoulder and asked cheerfully.
Qingzhu frowned and pulled his hand off her shoulder.
"Let's get down to business. You should sit down and relax."
Fat Tuo, who was pushed away by Qingzhu, was not angry and moved his butt to a chair next to him.
"Say it, I'll listen."
The landlord's properties were taken over one after another, and many people are now idle.
Everyone is waiting for the boss's next instructions.
Although he managed a vast medicinal herb garden in Huizhou, he had already made all the necessary arrangements in advance.
Since he subdued several of Ma Hongmao's confidants with swift and decisive measures, no one under him dares to disobey his orders anymore.
He has now assigned two of his trusted confidants to oversee the work, and with just one order from him, they will carry it out diligently.
It saved him from having to run around to both places and saved him a lot of trouble.
"The Crown Prince will be coming to discuss matters with me later. You will go in my place!"
"what!"
Fat Tuo's eyes widened. "The Crown Prince?"
Qingzhu actually asked him to meet with the Crown Prince. Has his status in the Jade Butterfly Garden risen to such a high level?
"What? Are you scared?"
Qingzhu smiled and glanced at Pang Tuo, "Or are you saying you lack confidence in yourself?"
"No, no, no, brother, you underestimate me."
Although I, Pang Tuo, am not some great figure, I will not be intimidated by a mere meeting with the Crown Prince…”
It's just meeting the Crown Prince, what's there to be afraid of?
Seeing her friend's confident demeanor, Qingzhu couldn't help but chuckle.
Don't be fooled by Fatty Tuo's seemingly cheerful and easy-going demeanor; he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
If someone is chosen by their master to work for the employer, it proves that they are a capable person.
Just by looking at how he resolved Ma Hongmao's matter for his employer and how he managed to subdue the original manager after taking over the Huizhou medicinal herb garden, one can tell that he is not as gentle as he appears on the surface.
The two talked in the room for about half an hour. Before leaving, Fatty made a decision in his heart.
From now on, he would cling tightly to his brother's coattails, since his future depended on Qingzhu's help.
Watching Pang Tuo's departing figure, Qing Zhu pursed her lips slightly.
The reason why Pang Tuo was sent to meet the Crown Prince was because his current status was not suitable.
He re-established the Qingwu Chamber of Commerce later to facilitate business in the Great Wei Dynasty. However, the Chamber of Commerce needed a representative, so he chose Pang Tuo to act as the representative.
He had investigated for his employer and found that Pang Tuo was reliable, tactful, and resourceful.
Moreover, he was promoted and entered Jade Butterfly Garden at the same time as him, so he is absolutely trustworthy.
The best course of action is to have Pang Tuo represent him in the negotiations.
As for him, he will operate behind the scenes.
Qingzhu put down the documents in her hand and looked at the attendant beside her.
"By the way, is the landlord moving today?"
"Yes, I heard the servants are already tidying up!"
"Let's go see if we need any help."
He happened to have something to report to Weiwei.
Thanks to the miraculous medicine sent by Xiao Qingyu, Wu Weiwei has recently recovered quite well and is able to stand up and walk around.
Today is an auspicious day; it's a good day to move.
When Qingzhu arrived, she saw her smiling as she watched everyone pack their belongings.
"Qingzhu, what brings you here? Have you finished your work?"
Qingzhu looked at her with a smile and nodded, saying, "Master, the Crown Prince has agreed to meet. It's right here with us. I'll have Pang Tuo negotiate with him on my behalf!"
Fat Tuo?
She looked at him.
"Is this appropriate? Given the Crown Prince's temperament, won't he feel that they are underestimating him?"
As Qingzhu passed by, Wanqiu automatically made way for him, allowing him to help Wu Weiwei.
The two walked to the outside of the courtyard and admired the various flowers and plants planted inside.
"No, Pang Tuo has his own way of dealing with the Crown Prince."
Just then, a servant rushed in from outside the door in a panic.
"Master, the young master has arrived with his men!"
The Crown Prince has arrived?
Wu Weiwei frowned and looked up to meet Qingzhu's gaze.
"I'm afraid he's here to seize the Jade Butterfly Garden."
Qingzhu deduced.
He was hesitating whether to back down and avoid suspicion when Wu Weiwei grabbed his hand.
"You don't have to leave."
She endured thirty strokes of the cane to obtain the divorce papers, nearly losing her life in the process.
The book on releasing a concubine only states that she is not allowed to marry, but it does not say that she cannot support a man or be supported by a man. Why should Qingzhu be required to avoid suspicion?
Moreover, he has already taken back all the properties he had given her before, and he even took the Jade Butterfly Garden where she is currently staying.
So why should she back down? Why should she remain chaste for him?