Chapter 309: Don't Let the Young Master Spend Money

Fu Ruyan stared blankly at the small mirror in her palm. The mirror surface was as clear as water, reflecting her pale face, her slightly frowning eyebrows, and even the shock in her eyes that she hadn't covered up, all clearly reflected.

With her knowledge, she naturally understood the value of this thing.

Fu Ruyan even thought more. Why did Beijiang have sugar and salt of higher quality than Jiangnan, and such magical things?

If Beijiang had these things from the past to the present, how could it be called a barren land?

"This... also comes from Beijiang?" Her gaze couldn't move away from the mirror.

"Yes." Jiang Jinshi nodded, his tone flat, "Glazed glass, mirrors, Snowflake Salt, Ice Crystal Sugar, and even more exquisite objects, Beijiang can make some now. It's just..."

His tone turned, "It's just that these goods are only in my hands, not something any Beijiang merchant can take out!"

Fu Ruyan slowly put down the mirror, "What is the chapter of the cooperation you mentioned, Young Master Jiang? I am dull, please clarify."

"Simple." Jiang Jinshi's voice lowered, "You organize a caravan to go north, transport nanmu or sandalwood, and I will take them all when you reach Beijiang. Then you pull these goods down to Jiangnan. As for the sales channels... that depends on Miss Fu yourself!"

"Sales channels..." Fu Ruyan repeated, seemingly thinking about the feasibility.

Although she didn't know the quality of the Snowflake Salt for the time being, with the rarity and quality of this mirror and sugar, this business was worth doing!

It was just that Fu Ruyan was somewhat helpless: "Young Master Jiang looks highly at me. I only have this inn in my hands, and a caravan... is afraid it's a bit difficult!"

Before Jiang Jinshi could speak, Fu Ruyan continued: "These eye-catching goods, even if I take them over, they will turn into the Fu family's in a blink of an eye, and there is no difference to me. Why not introduce my father to communicate with you?"

Fu Ruyan's face still carried a bitter smile, and her paleness became even worse! How could she not know the competition within the family? This cargo could bring quite a bit of value, but with her strength, she couldn't hold it!

Instead of waiting for others to snatch it, it was better to take the initiative to hand this business to others, which could also sell a favor!

Jiang Jinshi listened quietly and wasn't surprised, "I have plans for this early on. These goods come from my Beijiang, and I want to sell them to whoever I want. If I only recognize you and not the Fu family, this matter is reliable!"

Fu Ruyan looked at him, full of disbelief. Since she was a child, others respected her because she was the young lady of the Fu family.

This was the first time she had heard of recognizing her but not the Fu family.

Even Fu Ruyan interpreted this as: as long as it could help her, it didn't matter if she offended the Fu family.

Thinking of this, Fu Ruyan's face floated with a trace of faint red again.

Jiang Jinshi looked at this person in front of him and only felt it was strange. Why did she blush when talking about business? Was she so shy?

"But my body is ailing, I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to go north!" Fu Ruyan was already moved. If Young Master Jiang really did this, she could not only improve her status in the family but also earn more silver.

The only thing she was unwilling about was that her body was too poor to withstand such a long journey.

Jiang Jinshi smiled mysteriously: "Can I not recognize my sister? Why does Miss Fu have to think about doing it herself?"

Jiang Qingyan didn't expect that there was her business in this, and hurriedly waved her hand: "Xiao Shi, I can't!"

"You can!" Jiang Jinshi and Fu Ruyan said in unison. Fu Ruyan added: "You are my person, this matter is naturally doable. Moreover, I cannot go north personally, so the only person I can trust is you!"

Jiang Jinshi continued: "I can't just give goods to any Fu family person who comes! Then all of this would be meaningless. Sister

If Jiang Qingyan were to do this, even if Fu Ruyan had established a firm foothold in the Fu family, she would be unable to find anyone to replace Jiang Qingyan.

And the higher their positions in the Fu family, the more information they could learn about the internal affairs of the scholar-gentry, which would be even more advantageous for Jiang Jinshi.

Jiang Qingyan suddenly felt the burden on her shoulders grow heavier; she did not know a single large character and usually only knew how to do rough work—how had she ever handled such a large business?

But... she was willing to give it a try!

"Good! Then I accept this task!"

Jiang Jinshi nodded with satisfaction: "I don't have much stock on hand right now, so I will distribute it all to you! You can use this to hold on for a period of time, and at the same time, organize a merchant caravan to head north!"

"Good! Ruyan will make arrangements after returning!" Fu Ruyan nodded. There was nothing to hesitate about now; Young Master Jiang had already done this much, and if she were to be coy again, it would be ungrateful.

"That saves my people from having to transport the goods; Miss Fu just needs to send someone to count the stock!" Jiang Jinshi looked relaxed; this trip to Jiangnan could be considered half a success.

With the addition of the Cui family and the Fu family, this business would be expanded.

Jiang Jinshi could even imagine how much stock the Xinyue Chamber of Commerce would have to produce monthly once the three families started a price war over this—this was all pure, gleaming silver!

Out of the five great families, Jiang Jinshi only intended to sell the goods to three, because if all five had them, the market would have no ripples at all, which was not a good thing for him.

But by selling only to three, when these three families competed with each other, they could also swallow up the market share of the other two in this area; only then would it be profitable for the three of them.

And for the other two families, this was merely one link in their family's vast business network; losing it would be a pity, but not enough to force a fight to the death.

As for what position Fu Ruyan could reach within the family, it would depend on how she operated afterward.

"Qingyan, go and count the goods!" Fu Ruyan turned her head, "From now on, this matter is entirely entrusted to you; I will just prepare the silver!"

Jiang Qingyan took a deep breath, "Good! Miss, I understand!"

The corners of Jiang Jinshi's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a very faint smile, "Miss Fu, happy cooperation!"

Fu Ruyan looked at Jiang Jinshi, suddenly turned her face away, and let out a very subtle "Mm."

Now that Jiang Qingyan had gone to count the goods, Jiang Jinshi remembered that he hadn't given his 'thank-you gift' yet.

Taking a porcelain bottle from his bosom, Jiang Jinshi placed it on the table, "Miss Fu, I heard that your health is poor; perhaps you could try taking this medicine. It was made by a famous doctor in our Beijiang, and its efficacy is quite good."

What was inside was naturally the Hundred-Illness-Dispelling Pill. Jiang Jinshi had already decided before coming that if this Miss Fu was timid and the business deal fell through, he would give her this medicine as a 'thank-you gift' for taking care of Jiang Qingyan.

Fu Ruyan did not have much emotional fluctuation; her body had been seen by many famous doctors and physicians, all of whom were helpless.

She had even consumed many precious medicinal herbs when she was young, including many from Beijiang, but none had any obvious effect.

Therefore, regarding the medicine Jiang Jinshi produced, Fu Ruyan did not hold much hope, but she was very grateful.

"Thank you, Young Master Jiang, for your concern! Ruyan's body is likely beyond cure; please do not go to such expense!"

"It's no trouble! You can just treat it as a sugar pill and eat it; I'll go see them unload the cargo!" Jiang Jinshi stood up and walked out. He knew that women in this era still valued their reputation highly, and it was not appropriate for him to be alone with Fu Ruyan for too long.

Fu Ruyan looked at the porcelain bottle with a dazed expression; holding it in her hand, it seemed to still carry the lingering warmth from Jiang Jinshi's body.

It was unknown what Fu Ruyan was thinking, but she wasn't afraid that Jiang Jinshi would poison her, and just like that, she opened the porcelain bottle and swallowed the medicine.

"Liar... this isn't a sugar pill... so bitter!"