Chu Nanzhi said with some worry: "It stands to reason that Taigong is willing to respond to the county government's decree and is so righteous. I should share your worries for you. I'm afraid that I, just a village woman, may not be able to get to know a person of Wu Enrong's level.
Grandpa’s expectations.”
"It doesn't matter, this is just a lifelong wish of the old man."
Zhao Taigong frowned and looked a little solemn: "I know that this matter is not easy to handle, but after thinking about it, I am afraid there is no one else in the world except Madam Chu who is worthy of my entrustment. If even Madam Chu is so smart,
None of the characters can find out the matter, so the old man can only accept his fate."
After hearing this, Chu Nanzhi began to think carefully.
This old man, after all, is still a businessman. A moment ago, he was fighting against himself, and even wanted to marry him and inherit his family business.
Such a big battle, so much foreshadowing, is quite touching, but in fact the ending is nothing more than the same as Yu's, wanting to reduce herself to a tool that can be used in his hands.
A veteran like him who has been in the business world all his life has no real compassion for others.
Fortunately, there are pros and cons in everything, and I had promised Princess Jinshu that she would thoroughly investigate the matter of Lin Luochu, the third eldest princess of Nanhua Temple, hiding the silver, and the person behind the tax-bank case also had murderous intentions against her.
Through what happened during these days, many clues have begun to point to county officials, who may have to deal with Wu Enrong sooner or later.
Moreover, he is now obsessed with defeating the Qi family, and Princess Zhao has taken the initiative to form an alliance with her. Why should she push such a powerful ally to the opposite side?
Since it's all about calculations, let's calculate against each other and get what we need.
Today, not only did she have to accept this huge sum of money with peace of mind, but she also had to make this old guy stand more firmly in the same camp as her.
So the best way is to seize the absolute initiative.
Chu Nanzhi's small eyes flashed and she immediately showed a look of embarrassment, pretending to be reluctant and said:
"Since the Grand Duke thinks so highly of me, the slave family is very scared. That's the matter. I think it's safer to leave it to the government. Isn't the Grand Duke willing to lower the rent? It's just a way for me to seek help from my humble husband. He definitely won't
Rejected."
"No no no."
Zhao Taigong waved his hand reluctantly: "My husband is a good person in governing the world, but when it comes to his ability to investigate cases and establish doubts, I am more willing to believe in Mrs. Chu."
After a pause, he became a little embarrassed and said: "What's more, I don't want anyone to know about this matter. I don't know your husband well, so I can't entrust you with this matter."
When her son Zhao Yan disappeared and everyone was at a loss, this woman deduced that her son had been murdered based on only a piece of paper. She immediately found the place where the body was hidden and arrested the murderer. She was so fast that there was no one else in the world.
I have seen such powerful people.
Chu Nanzhi nodded suspiciously.
It is true that this kind of thing cannot be publicized everywhere. No wonder he wants to marry himself into the family, so that they can become a family.
This little calculation is really good.
From the tone of the old man's words, he might have guessed that Zhao Yan was the son of the Wu family and the prefect himself, otherwise he would not have just allowed himself to find out whether the Wu family was Wu Enrong's eldest sister.
It can be seen that he has some suspicions in his heart.
While he was still thinking about it, Taigong Zhao had already shown decisive momentum and had a final discussion with her with a solemn expression:
"As long as Madam Chu is willing to agree to this matter, and the thousands of taels of gold and silver on the table will be used as a reward, Lao Chan will give Madam Chu the house to open a restaurant, and spare no effort to help you compete with the Qi family. In addition,
When I return home today, I can call the servants of Zhuangzi from all over to discuss the rent reduction."
The atmosphere was heightened to such an extent that she had to bear it no matter whether it was going to be a mountain of swords or a sea of fire, both in public and private matters.
"In that case, let me give it a try."
Chu Nanzhi's lips curved into a faint smile.
After all, the pretty boy has done a lot for himself these days, so even if it's not for himself, he should still share his worries.
Seeing that she finally agreed to his request, Mr. Zhao's tense old face finally relaxed, revealing a relieved smile.
Although I admire this woman very much, I don't want to take advantage of her from the bottom of my heart, but if I want to defeat the old fox Wu Enrong, I must use such conspiracies and conspiracies to be first-rate.
Well, women are like clothes, no matter how beautiful they are, they will eventually wear out.
As for the future, he can't control it so much, so he can at least give her some more compensation.
Thinking of this, he could not help but show a hint of shame in his cunning and old eyes, and said warmly: "Mrs. Chu, there is no need to rush. This matter must be dealt with slowly. As long as I can find out the truth in my lifetime, I will be satisfied."
After thinking for a while, he added: "From today on, Madam Chu's affairs are Lao Chan's business. Lao Chan will choose the most powerful nurse in the house to secretly protect Madam Chu. As for opening a restaurant, Lao Chan is not good at it, but
Since we are joining forces with my Zhao family, I have no other requirements, just that it can’t be too shabby. I wonder what Madam Chu’s plans are for such a big house?”
"It would be a waste if this house only opened a restaurant."
Chu Nanzhi thought quickly and then answered calmly:
"How about opening a large restaurant, with a restaurant in the front yard for ordinary diners, repairing the back yard to make guest rooms and private rooms to receive distinguished guests, and then build some tourist attractions for summer vacation, such as fishing ponds, and raising some chickens and ducks in captivity
Such poultry, Luyan Port is a transit place for merchants from the north and south, and many dignitaries from Jinling City come here every year, so it will definitely attract a lot of passengers."
"This idea is quite novel. It's a bit more farmhouse-like than a posthouse, but it's also a bit more solemn than an ordinary restaurant. It combines the shortcomings of both. It's wonderful."
Taigong Zhao nodded in admiration, and then ordered his servant to take the land deed of the house, put it on the table, and said: "Then it's settled, Madam Chu, please accept the land deed and the reward."
Chu Nanzhi turned around and looked at the land deeds and gold and silver. He only took the ten thousand taels of silver notes and the land deeds and explained with a smile: "After all, the matter has not been completed yet. I will receive half of the remuneration. If the matter cannot be completed, I will return it all to the grandpa.
And I will also accept the land deed and treat it as Taigong's investment in the restaurant. You won't refuse, right?"
"Ms. Chu is indeed very particular."
Taigong Zhao held the crutch tightly and showed a smile.
Now that he has finally managed to persuade her to agree to his affairs, he naturally has to obey her in everything.
Zhao Taigong made a gesture of relief: "Mrs. Chu accepted the reward to reassure me, but I can't let you have any worries. The other thousand taels of gold and the house will be used as the 20% of the stock that I bought into the restaurant."
This way we can all feel at ease."
"Very good, very good."
Chu Nanzhi knew in her heart that this old man didn't care about the 20,000 taels of silver, and he didn't even really think highly of himself in opening this restaurant. He just bought a stake to ease his heart.
I am nothing more than a private detective that he paid a lot of money to hire. How could he sincerely regard her as a partner?
What the old man really wanted was to complete the tasks entrusted to him.
She thought that she would achieve a real reconciliation with Lin Jinxiao in the near future. If she failed the imperial examination again, she would have to make plans in advance and use this opportunity to completely pull Zhao Taigong into the water and start the restaurant business.
Only in this way can we finally find a way out.
Having made up her mind, she said to Taigong Zhao very seriously: "Then please ask Taigong to sign a contract."
"good."
Zhao Taigong ordered people to bring paper and pen. While the two of them were writing the deed, Zhao Taigong said earnestly: "There are many skilled craftsmen in the old man's house. Regarding the repair of the yard, I will ask the housekeeper to come over tomorrow to listen to the lady's orders. As for the matter,
It is up to Madam Laochu to decide how to decorate the yard, and I will not be able to ask."
"Don't worry, I won't cause too much trouble to Grandpa. Grandpa only needs to come and inspect it on the day of completion."
After Chu Nanzhi finished speaking, he pressed his fingerprints on the deed. The two of them looked at each other and smiled while holding the deed, and they finally reached an agreement.