Chapter 1117: Something is amiss

the villagers to point fingers.She turned cold, "Ayu, bring out the loudest few.""If this rule isn't upheld today, they won't hesitate to ride roughshod over me from now on."Zong Yu nodded, and as soo...Chapter 1117: Something is amiss.

It seems even Niang doesn't know what Yulian has been busy with lately.

If she were really out playing with friends, would she be so flustered when she saw him and lie to him

During the day, Fang Jinshi still went to Yuanke's place as usual, chatting with Tanna about the customs and people of Beijang from time to time.

Jiang Chuang's wine shop is doing increasingly well, almost half the people in the capital have probably patronized it, and every day from morning onwards, commoners line up outside the shop with their bowls of rice.

If you can't fit inside, you can take a bowl to eat outside. A meat and vegetarian dish plus four ounces of rice only costs five cash.

The price is even lower than before.

The people are becoming increasingly frenzied, and there are more and more of them.

Many households nowadays no longer cook at home, waiting for Jiang Chuang's restaurant to open every day. They buy meals for five copper coins, enough for one person to eat for a whole day.

If you save some, it's enough for two people to eat for a day without going hungry.

For only five cash, and with a grand feast, the common people haven't seen such a good thing in years.

Fāng Jǐnxiù listened as Wūniáng reported on the situation of other taverns in the capital.

Today, three more restaurants have closed down due to bankruptcy. The people of the south side of the city practically wait on the streets every day for the restaurant opposite them to open its doors. With so much commotion, the name of this restaurant has spread throughout Kyoto City.

"Now not only ordinary people come to the restaurant for meals, but also many businessmen order food here. After all, who doesn't like a bargain"

Fang Jinshu wrinkled her brow.

"Just five days have passed, and with the three restaurants closing today, over a dozen small and medium-sized restaurants have been forced to shut down."

"If I'm not mistaken, these dozen or so restaurants have all been bought up by Jiang Chuang now, haven't they"

"Niang, with a face full of surprise, said, "Master, how did you know Did you also send someone to watch Jiang Chuang"

Fang Jinshu shook her head.

"I was watching him, didn't have the time for anything else."

She just knew what he was going to do all along.

In just five days, he had taken in most of the business from restaurants and teahouses in the south of the city. Unexpectedly, Jiang Chuang not only had a talent for medicine but also was very good at business.

It's just that she had a bad feeling in her heart. No matter what she did, if she rushed things, there would definitely be side effects.

Jiang Zhuang's movements were too quick, she worried something might happen behind her.

Tana saw that she wasn't doing well and comforted her.

"Jinxiu elder sister, although the business of Yuankelai has been affected to some extent, it's not to the point of being unable to survive."

“The recipes you gave me were all delicious, and thanks to those true foodies we can keep going for a while longer.”

"How long can you afford to stay Aren't you supposed to be earning money to send back to the North Border"

Tana suddenly gave a wry smile.

"After my last visit to the palace, Your Majesty arranged another marriage for me."

After the Four Kingdoms Trade Summit, Father should stay in Dayi for a while, watching me get married before leaving.

Speaking of marriage alliances, Tanna's eyes lost all their sparkle. But the path she chose was her own, and she didn't regret it.

"Your Majesty has promised a generous dowry for the Northern Border, enough to allow its people to live comfortably for several years."

She was a princess, and that was the greatest extent she could do for her people.

This kind of spirit of sacrificing everything for one's country and people is theoretically understandable, but emotionally unacceptable.

If a country can only obtain resources by selling the marriages and happiness of its women, it is probably not far from ruin.

It's just that Fang Jinshu doesn't want to say this in front of Tana. This girl is too responsible and kind, having been raised with a strong sense of duty.

"If the restaurant business isn't making money, would you consider doing some other business with me"

"What's the business" Tanna was interested in anything that could make money.

She was just afraid of being too much trouble for Fang Jinshu.

The State Trade Fair had brought quite a number of merchants from other countries to the capital. Although the envoys hadn't arrived yet, many merchants from their respective nations had already begun arriving one after another.

Those who can pass through the checkpoints to enter Daxixi, and even Kyoto City, are naturally merchants with qualifications and are well-known businessmen in the local area. It's not just any small vendor that can enter Daxixi Capital City.

Fang Jinshi recently has indeed made up her mind to make a lot of money from them. These foreign businessmen have quite a few good things in their hands.

"If you trust me, I'll make money with you."

Tana nodded happily, "Great, of course I'd be happy to."

"Jinxiu sister, you're so kind!"

On the way back to her residence, Fang Jinshu sat in the carriage with her eyes closed, meditating. Her mind kept replaying Yuan Buyu's instructions for Jiang Chuang to manage the tavern and trying to analyze his motives.

As a high-ranking official, he actually allowed his subordinates to make money in this way. Moreover, the expansion of the tavern was too rapid, giving her a sense of urgency.

At this juncture of the Four Nations Trade Conference, wouldn't this cause him trouble

What on earth does Yuan Buy want to do

Suddenly, the carriage screeched to a halt. The inertia threw Fang Jinshi forward, and if Xiao Yue hadn't caught her in time, she, who had been distracted, would have definitely fallen.

"What happened"

With Xiaoyue's support, Fang Jinshi lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw Zhao Xingzhou holding a sword vigilantly guarding around the carriage. On the ground not far ahead, a person lay unconscious.

"Madam, you had best stay in the carriage. I'll go and have a look."

After several close calls, Fang Jinshui had learned her lesson. If she got into trouble, those around her would suffer too.

Xiaoyue snuggled close to her, even trying to shield her with her own body, as if assassins would appear at any moment.

Everyone who was with Yuan Xiang was frightened and panicked.

"It's okay, don't be so nervous."

Zhao Xingzhou checked and walked back.

"Madam, it's a young girl, she seems to be unconscious."

"There shouldn't be much danger."

Fāng Jǐnxiù heard this and hurriedly got out of the car, coming to the side of the unconscious little girl.

She reached out and felt her pulse.

"Quick, carry her to the carriage, she's fainted from hunger."

This young woman had a pale complexion and was extremely thin, clearly suffering from prolonged malnutrition.

Since he wasn't a dangerous person, and they happened to run into each other, of course he couldn't just leave her be.

Zhao Xingzhou carried the person onto the car, Fang Jinxiu gave him a task.

"This place isn't far from the Marquis's Mansion, we can just go back ourselves. You could inquire around here to see if you can find this girl's family and have them come to the Marquis's Mansion to pick her up."

Zhao Xingzhou frowned. Even without Zong Yu's order, he was unwilling to leave Fang Jinxiu's side, especially outside.

Seeing that he was unwilling, Fang Jinshi put on a stern face.

"Who's the master here, you or me"

If you don't listen to me, I think there are plenty of guards willing to work at the Hou Mansion.

Zhao Xingzhou sighed helplessly.

Okay, I'll go.

Fang Jinshu lightly chuckled, "Little one, you still can't handle me."

"Come, Xiaoyue, let's hurry back."

She pulled down the carriage curtain and began to take out her silver needles, reviving the person. However, her body was still weak, and even though she was awake, she couldn't move.

"This, what is this."

Little Moon enthusiastically introduced, "Miss, you fainted on the road just now. It was our mistress who saved you."

"How did you suddenly faint on the road Where are your family"

As soon as she heard the word "family," the young woman's eyes immediately reddened, and tears welled up rapidly.

“My family, they were all driven to death by that bastard Jiang Chuang!”

Fang Jinxiu was greatly surprised., Big Brother, how did you run into the bear"Zongyu said as he washed his hands, "It was others who encountered it. We just happened to be clearing the land when we found a perfectly flat rock face wi...