Chapter 323: Exploiting An Opportunity
“Improper, improper,” Master Zhong’s complexion began to turn pale, “If such a thing is placed in our Prince’s Mansion, and if people find out, I’m afraid that half of the Imperial Court’s officials will have to…”
It’s simply unimaginable.
The Yuan Clan is indeed not for nothing.
Zhou Chang, on the other hand, was in a difficult position, wondering how to deal with this thing.
Master Zhong shook his head as he watched: “Improper, improper, really improper…”
Zhou Chang’s thoughts were not aligned with Master Zhong’s, and she was thinking about where to put it: “That’s right, just put it in the study, this new table is also bigger than the original one, so it can hold more things.”
Master Zhong shook his head again.
“Didn’t you say, Mister, that the three holes are children’s toys, and no one will notice if they’re placed here? The more you make a show of it, the more it’s like ‘hiding nothing’.” Zhou Chang clapped her hands, feeling that her idea was good.
Most importantly, she also didn’t want to worry about this thing that was useless.
She put the account book back in the wooden box, then took the wooden box from Master Zhong, and closed it again, with a “click”, the wooden box was locked again.
She didn’t even want to ask about the order of the three holes, and turned around to put the wooden box on the corner of the table.
Master Zhong stared at the wooden box and was still not reassured.
“Master Zhong, don’t look at it anymore, just pretend it doesn’t exist.” Zhou Chang diverted Master Zhong’s attention, “By the way, Master Zhong, haven’t you exchanged the gifts sent by those people from the wedding for silver yet? You also need to hurry up and exchange them for silver.”
“Your Highness, now that there is so much revenue, do you still want to exchange it for silver?” Master Zhong had long noticed that Zhou Chang seemed to be always eager to exchange things for silver, and then eager to spend the silver.
“Of course, the sooner the better. Master Zhong may not know that Old Master Yuan has entrusted me with the medicinal materials and pharmacy business of the Yuan Clan south of Pei River, so the income is just around the corner.” Zhou Chang had just thought that she had another source of income, and her mood brightened.
“Why?” Master Zhong asked casually.
“Why what?” Zhou Chang didn’t understand.
“Your Highness, Imperial Court officials are not allowed to engage in private business, and the Imperial Clan is even more so. How can Your Highness agree?” Master Zhong became anxious.
“Uh…” Zhou Chang hadn’t thought of it at the time, and now she was speechless, “I, I was just thinking that we previously said we wanted to build free schools, orphanages, charity halls, etc., all of which would require a lot of silver. So…”
“Alas…, these all need silver, but Your Highness, your identity is special and noble, you have to be especially cautious in these matters.” Master Zhong’s eyebrows were knitted together, “As for those things, it’s just trying your best, even if Heaven comes in person, can everything be solved?”
“Nonsense, Master Zhong also knows this reason.” Zhou Chang breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Master Zhong didn’t mean to blame her, “But as for you, Mister, you are weak, and you should find two more helpers, and don’t do everything yourself.”
Master Zhong seemed to have not heard, and was still thinking, and after a long time, he just said: “Regarding this matter, this subordinate will go back and communicate with Manager He of the He Xi, since Your Highness has already agreed, when doing things, you also have to take advantage of the benefits.”
“Take advantage of the benefits?” Zhou Chang really didn’t understand idioms.
“However, this is an opportunity. Instead of us being unfamiliar with it, and being at a loss, it would be better to use the Yuan Clan’s experience and manpower in this area, to borrow their strength, and to guide the situation.” Master Zhong did not pay attention, but what he said also explained it clearly.
Isn’t this still relying on the Yuan Clan?
Zhou Chang was somewhat unwilling in her heart, and then she heard Master Zhong continue: “Brother Ma had a very difficult time opening medical clinics and pharmacies in the South, if we could borrow the Yuan Family Medical Clinic’s strength, it should be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.”
“Since that’s the case, do everything as Mister says.” Zhou Chang felt that she had no position to interfere in these matters, and moreover, it would be difficult to succeed with one person’s energy, “Master Zhong’s idea is good, it’s best to poach a few competent people from the Yuan Clan, that would be even better.”
“Your Highness, the use of the word ‘poach’ is brilliant.” Master Zhong heard a new word again.
The two discussed some more matters, and Skinny Monkey helped Master Zhong and carried the boxes on the ground out.
In a moment, Aunt Jing came in again with a plate of dim sum and sweet water.
Zhou Chang now sees Aunt Jing like a mouse seeing a cat.
But she had been blocked, and could only brace herself.
Aunt Jing put the dim sum and sweet water on the table: “Your Highness, this old servant has seen that three days have passed, and the Princess’ complexion is getting worse and worse.”
Zhou Chang knew that she had to talk about this topic again, and she couldn’t avoid it: “How is it not good?”
Although she didn’t share a room with Yuan Qi, but so far, it had been four days since the wedding, and she could see Yuan Qi every day, and she hadn’t seen that Yuan Qi’s complexion was so bad.
“Your Highness has not entered the bridal chamber with the Princess for three days after the wedding, which bride’s complexion would be good?” Aunt Jing looked worried, with obvious complaints.
“Aunt Jing, these are all your own imaginings.” Zhou Chang also used the same rhetoric.
Aunt Jing didn’t care what Zhou Chang said: “If this goes on, rumors will definitely spread, and it will be even more troublesome if it reaches the Palace.”
“Then I will have to trouble Aunt Jing to take care of those who want to gossip and spread the word.” Zhou Chang had also learned some tricks in front of Aunt Jing.
“Alas…” Aunt Jing sighed again, “This old servant naturally has to do her best to watch them, but there are so many people and so many mouths, it’s the same whether it’s the Prince’s Mansion or the Palace.”
“Alas…” Zhou Chang sighed too.
This was a trick she used when facing Aunt Jing, whenever she had nothing to say, she would also sigh along.
“Well, Your Highness should drink the sweet water while it’s hot, the things that should be taken to heart should be taken to heart, it’s useless for this old servant to say more, I will take leave first.” After Aunt Jing finished speaking, she turned and wanted to leave.
In the past, at this time, Aunt Jing had just “started”, why wasn’t she rambling today?
Zhou Chang was greatly surprised, and then she looked up, but saw that Aunt Jing was worried, not just for her own matters.
“Aunt Jing, do you have something on your mind?” Zhou Chang realized belatedly that Aunt Jing’s state was not right today.
“This old servant doesn’t have any matters, as long as Your Highness takes care of her own matters, this old servant can be at ease.” Aunt Jing denied it, avoided her gaze, and retreated outwards.
Zhou Chang got up and stopped her: “Aunt Jing, what exactly is the matter, we are a family, what can’t be said?”
Although Aunt Jing nagged her, it was the nagging of an elder caring for a junior.
Zhou Chang could feel Aunt Jing’s genuine care from the bottom of her heart.
Aunt Jing subconsciously twisted the silk handkerchief in her hands, struggling internally.
Zhou Chang directly sat her down on a chair: “Aunt Jing, speak, no matter how big the matter is, I’m here.”
Aunt Jing had obviously agonized to a breaking point, and she was also someone who couldn’t hide her words: “Your Highness, I hope this matter is just this old servant being overly concerned, but I should also let Your Highness know, so you will have a better understanding.”
