Chapter 1300 The Divorced Merchant's Daughter 22
Chapter 1300 The Divorced Merchant's Daughter 22
Hey!
Inside sat a "pearl" that could make the entire room shine.
While it might be somewhat inappropriate to describe a young man as having the beauty of peach blossoms and plums, it is particularly fitting for this person.
That face was extremely striking.
The slightly upturned phoenix eyes, naturally tinged with a very light blush, unconsciously reveal a hint of frivolity, casualness, and arrogant charm.
He sat there lazily, seemingly boneless, playing with his teacup. He had no manners, yet exuded an innate nobility.
You can tell at a glance that he grew up in a privileged family.
Shu Jiao's eyes curved slightly, and her smile became more genuine. "San'er, this is not bad."
003: ...
"Three flowers. Absolutely stunning three flowers."
003 glanced at it and said, "Shall I check it for you?"
It swore by the whole body that this was the one its host sister would definitely like.
"check."
"Okay~"
Qi Ye, sitting opposite Shu Jiao, was staring at her. Little did he know that in a single glance, his fate would be sealed.
"So you want to buy my shop?"
Qi Ye sat up slightly straighter. "Six hundred and fifty taels, no bargaining."
He sold them all at a reduced price.
If not...
Hey~
So annoying!
Father is the same; he won't even let the household pay him a few hundred taels of silver. He just likes to buy nice things, it's not like he's using it to gamble or go to brothels…
Dad's so stingy!
"Row."
Shu Jiao readily agreed, "Do you want banknotes or silver?"
Seeing her so readily agree, Qi Ye's eyes brightened slightly, and he looked at Shu Jiao with considerable appreciation. "I have two more sets on hand, totaling two thousand taels. Do you want them?"
“Yes. Young master, you can sell me any of your spare shops.”
"Can you eat it?"
"Ouch~"
The broker smiled and said, "Young master, this owner is a wealthy merchant from a foreign land. He's just short of a shop to sell his goods."
A large merchant?
Qi Ye understood; this guy was really rich.
So he swiftly pulled out a villa and several shops, selling them for a total of 38,000 taels of silver, and happily went out.
Thirty-eight thousand taels...
That's enough for him to buy as many of his favorite incense, wood, jade, gemstones, and clothing fabrics as he likes!
Life is so promising!
Hehe ~
Shu Jiao watched him leave, a slight smile playing on her lips. "San'er, who's that?"
003: "Qi Ye, sixteen years old, do you know his father?"
"Qi Xun?"
"Correct."
Considering Qi Xun's face, it's no surprise that he could have given birth to Qi Ye.
She got up and slowly left, clutching the land deed. Two days later, a letter arrived at the Regent's Palace.
Shu Jiao?
What is she looking for?
Qi Xun was completely confused. Upon closer inspection of the post, the four large characters "high-yield grain varieties" came into view.
Qi Xun sat up straight in a flash.
He was dumbfounded when he saw the 50 koku following behind.
50 shi?
What is the concept?
At present, the highest yield of grain per mu in Daxing is only about thirty-odd shi.
You've gone straight for 50 stones!
Do you know how many lives this could save?
Do you know how many people in Daxing can be fed?
Qi Xun couldn't sit still for even a second and immediately headed towards the Shu residence.
what?
Let's reschedule for tomorrow?
Only a ghost would wait until tomorrow to go find Shu Jiao.
He won't be able to sleep at all if he can't close this deal with Shu Jiao tonight!
Just then, Shu Jiao was also awake.
Even when Qi Xun arrived, the tea Shu Jiao had brewed was still warm, and she hadn't changed her clothes, clearly indicating that she was "luring him into a trap."
But Qi Xun couldn't care less about that right now.
"you……"
Qi Xun had just opened his mouth when Shu Jiao gestured, "Your Highness, please sit down and have some tea before we talk."
Qi Xun: ...
He plopped down on the side, took a sip of warm tea, and said, "Speak, what are your conditions?"
Qi Xun never suspected that Shu Jiao was lying to him.
What good would it do her to lie to him?
She's a maritime businesswoman; would she really try to scam him with something like this? Does she not want to continue operating in Daxing? Isn't she afraid of a direct war between them?
"Don't worry."
Shu Jiao was very friendly. "I can sell you the items at a discount."
Anyway, there's a huge pile in the warehouse, and I'm just worried about where to put it when it gets old.
Qi Xun nodded slightly, quietly waiting for her to continue.
"It is said that……"
Shu Jiao smiled as she toyed with the teacup. "The Regent has two sons. The younger one, Qi Ye, is quite renowned."
Qi Xun: A good reputation?
Ah this...
Is that his good-for-nothing son who does nothing but loaf around and only knows how to enjoy himself?
Qi Xun thought about Shu Jiao's reputation again, opened his mouth, and then fell silent.
But he soon figured it out.
You raise a child for a thousand days, only to use him for a single moment!
There are no useless sons, only sons misused. (A determined look in the eyes.)
"Well, he's still my son,"
This was the first time Qi Xun had ever done something like selling his son for personal gain, and his expression was slightly unnatural. "You can't be like those people who don't even give him a proper title, can you? You still have a legal husband on the island, don't you?"
"I can't possibly make my son a concubine, can I?"
"He's a royal heir, after all. How can the royal family put our faces if he becomes your concubine?"
"Of course, I can understand if you have difficulties, it's just..."
Being a concubine is not impossible.
It's not impossible for me to follow you anonymously.
It depends on how much you can give.
As Qi Xun spoke about selling his son, his expression became increasingly natural.
After all, exchanging one's son for high-yield grain seeds is a very worthwhile deal. Not to mention him, even the entire court would wholeheartedly support it if they knew.
Let me say it again...
Anyway, raising his son is too expensive, so he might as well leave him to Shu Jiao to raise.
She can afford to support them!
"Three kinds."
Shu Jiao slowly raised three fingers, "Two kinds yield fifty shi per mu, one kind yields sixty shi per mu."
"Sixty!... Cough, cough cough..."
Qi Xun!
You are the regent.
Don't act like you've never seen the world before. You better hold your tongue!
Qi Xun tried to compose himself, but a hint of excitement still crept into his eyes. "I, cough, can usurp the throne and become emperor at any time. My son, shouldn't you give me a bigger dowry?"
"Add shipbuilding blueprints as well."
Shu Jiao gave him a half-smile, "There are limits to using your beauty as a weapon."
"make a deal!"
Qi Xun quickly agreed, "Hurry up, sign the contract!"
All that money, just to get his son's face?
Shu Jiao must have lost her mind. It's lucky he came tonight. If she had come to her senses tomorrow, the high-yield grain seeds would have been gone.
Shu Jiao quickly signed the contract with Qi Xun.
When will the items be delivered?
Qi Xun asked anxiously.
Shu Jiao said meaningfully, "Then it depends on the prince's sincerity, doesn't it?"
Qi Xun turned and went back to his residence.
After seeing him off, Shu Jiao got up and went back to the main courtyard to rest.
They gave us the shipbuilding blueprints.
If Daxing builds the same type of ship as her, it signifies technological advancement in the world, allowing her to purchase even better ships from the store.
Moreover, even if you've been given the ship's blueprints, do you know how to sail it?
Technicians aren't cheap!
Now that we're at sea, would you like a map?
Would you like a copy of emergency measures for dealing with stormy seas?
Would you like some information on how to store food for long periods on a ship, and methods for preventing and treating scurvy?
You might make a profit, but she will never lose.
Hehe ~
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