Chapter 101 Difficult to do
Jiang Ji was in urgent need of silk goods, so Jiang Shu and Shopkeeper Liu went to Wang's Silk Store after breakfast. After inspecting the goods, they negotiated a date for shipment to Beijing.
The first shipment volume was large, and it was the first time for the two companies to cooperate. In order to avoid docking errors, shopkeeper Liu decided to personally escort the shipment, saving a lot of trouble.
During dinner, shopkeeper Liu asked Jiang Shu worriedly: "Can the boss do it alone?"
Jiang Shu nodded: "I have learned a lot from you in the past two days. There should be no problem in identifying quality."
"Besides, you won't be leaving until the day after tomorrow. We can still look for you one more day tomorrow."
Shopkeeper Liu felt a little relieved after hearing this.
"Eat quickly. I heard that the night tour of West Lake is as beautiful as a fairyland. Let's go and have a look." Jiang Shu was very excited.
It's hard to come to Lin'an Mansion once, so you have to appreciate it and experience it.
Upon hearing this, Tan Yu lowered her head and plucked the rice fiercely, wishing she could leave now.
Jiang Shu looked amused: "There's no need to be so anxious. I'm not responsible for choking to death."
"Ahem!" Tan Yu managed to choke, and shopkeeper Liu quickly poured her a glass of water.
"Stupid girl." Jiang Shu laughed helplessly.
Tan Yu was furious, but unable to refute.
After the three of them finished eating, they took a few guards with them and headed towards the West Lake.
Lin'an Prefecture is rich and beautiful. In addition to businessmen from all over the country, it also attracts many literati and poets who visit the landscape.
When Jiang Shu and the others arrived at the lake, the lake was already filled with pleasure boats and boats. There are colorful lanterns hanging around the boat, which looks like colorful lotuses blooming on the lake from a distance.
"It's so beautiful." Tan Yu's eyes widened when she saw it: "My boss, we want that boat."
Jiang Shu followed the direction of her finger and frowned slightly: "There are less than ten of us. It's too exaggerated to ask for such a big ship. Keep a low profile."
What Tan Yu is interested in is a two-story luxury boat, which can accommodate dozens or hundreds of people.
Jiang Shu thought it was too ostentatious, so he ordered a simple single-story boat.
Although she was not short of money, she had better be cautious and restrained when going out to avoid attracting attention and getting into trouble.
After paying the money and getting on the boat, Tanyu ran around and looked around like a child.
Jiang Shu walked to the stern of the boat, feeling the gentle breeze in April and admiring the night view of the West Lake.
As the boat approached the center of the lake, Tan Yu pointed to a three-story boat and exclaimed: "Who is so arrogant?"
Jiang Shu shook his head: "I don't know, please keep your voice down so that no one can hear you."
The person who can book such a large boat is definitely not an ordinary person.
Tan Yu knew this well and quickly kept silent.
The master and the servant looked up at the top floor of the boat, where a group of people were enjoying the singing and dancing, and secretly smacked their lips.
What a luxury.
"Get out of the way! You are blocking the way!" The guards on the boat shouted loudly, asking the cruise ships around the center of the lake to get out of the way.
"How overbearing." Tan Yu muttered dissatisfiedly.
Jiang Shu also felt that the people on the boat were a little too rude.
The boat was traveling very fast, and several cruise ships were unable to avoid collisions. Jiang Shu's boat lost its direction after being hit, and hit the boat uncontrollably.
"Bang!" There was a loud noise, and Jiang Shu's boat was bumped by Huafang. The violent impact almost caused Jiang Shu and Tan Yu to fall into the lake.
"What's going on?" Yu Zheng asked on the boat.
Zhao Renxian, the governor of Lin'an Prefecture, hurriedly asked the guards, and then reported to Yu Zheng: "A sightless cruise ship hit the painting boat and disturbed the prince."
Hearing this, Yu Zheng ordered Zhufeng behind him: "Go and see if the people on the boat are alright. Someone fell into the water."
"Yes." Zhufeng took the order and went to the edge of the ship to check.
At this time, Jiang Shu and Tan Yu were frightened and had hid in the cabin. Zhufeng only saw a few guards.
He asked loudly, and after receiving the answer, he went back to Yuzheng.
"Master, no one fell into the water."
Yu Zheng nodded: "Let the boat have long eyes and move slowly. Don't rush and scare the people."
When Zhao Renxian heard this, his face turned red and he felt a little worried.
Although Yu Zheng did not reprimand him directly, such obvious sarcasm in public was enough to embarrass him.
In addition to Meng Jingfan and Zhou Boxu, there were also several Lin'an Prefecture officials and Zhao Renxian's niece Zhao Manying.
Zhao Manying is only eighteen years old, with a graceful and exquisite figure, and picturesque eyebrows as clear and refined as water roses. She is known as the most beautiful woman in Lin'an Prefecture.
Zhao Renxian asked her to accompany Yu Zheng, and the meaning was self-evident.
"The prince is kind-hearted and loves the people like his own son. Manying admires him endlessly. Here is a toast to the prince." Zhao Manying held up the jade cup and looked at Yu Zheng with her delicate eyes.
Yu Zheng stared at the dishes on the table and reached out to pick them up with an indifferent expression: "I'm hungry, let's eat the dishes first."
"Yes, yes, the prince and the two adults have been working hard all the way. They must be hungry. Let's eat vegetables first." The accompanying official said to smooth things over.
Zhao Manying's hand holding the wine glass was a little stiff, she bit her lip sadly and took back her hand.
For someone who is so old and has not yet married a princess, it is really hard to understand how charming she is.
If it weren't for her uncle's inability to explain, she really wanted to get up and leave.
After finally finishing the lake tour, Zhao Manying wanted to run away, but was stopped by Zhao Renxian's look.
"The prince and the two adults have been tired for a long time. Let's relax for a day tomorrow. I'll ask Manying to take the prince to visit Lin'an Mansion."
"Master Zhao." Yu Zhengjun reminded with a solemn face.
"We are here to build the river embankment, not for fun. What we did tonight is already against the rules. If we do it again, I will take part in your investigation."
"Huh?" Zhao Renxian was stunned. He didn't expect Yu Zheng to be so difficult to deal with.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I just made a mistake."
Yu Zheng glanced at him and said solemnly: "I won't do this next time. I'll go inspect the river embankment early tomorrow morning."
"Yes." Zhao Renxian raised his sleeves and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, no longer daring to make his own claims.
Zhao Manying watched indifferently, mocking and contemptuous in her heart.
After returning, Zhao Renxian, who had lost face, called Zhao Manying to scold her.
"What's going on with you tonight? I asked you to make King Jing happy, keep him happy, and maybe get a concubine for your money. Why don't you take it seriously?"
Zhao Manying lowered her head and listened, and defended softly: "Uncle, you have also seen it. It's not that I don't want to, but that the prince doesn't want to."
If a slap fails, what can she do?
Zhao Renxian snorted coldly and warned with a ferocious face: "Uncle and nephew, don't blame me for not helping you. If you can't get King Jing, you will have no choice but to marry the governor."
When Zhao Manying heard this, she clenched her palms.
The governor was over fifty years old, with a fat belly and a shiny face like a roasted pig. It would be better for her to die clean than to let her marry him.
But she hasn't lived enough yet and doesn't want to die at all.
It seemed that she had to find a way to escape.
The next day, Yu Zheng and others, accompanied by Zhao Renxian, went to inspect the river embankment.
After a day of inspection, many problems were discovered, and Zhao Renxian was sweating profusely with fear.
He thought of excuses, but Yu Zheng didn't ask anything, which made people confused and even more frightened.
After returning, Yu Zheng ordered people to bring drawings and discuss with Meng Jingfan the construction of river embankments.
"This must be done as soon as possible. The rainy season in Jiangnan comes at any time, and time waits for no one." Yu Zheng said solemnly.
Meng Jingfan nodded: "Xiaoguan will draw up the construction items tonight, Mr. Zhao has arranged the manpower, and the construction can start tomorrow."
"It's about tens of thousands of people's lives and fortunes, so we must not cut corners." Yu Zheng warned sternly.
"Your Majesty, I can rest assured that I will leave this matter to my subordinate. I will do everything with my own hands and will not make any mistakes."
Yu Zheng heard the hidden meaning and raised his dark eyes slightly: "What do you mean, so that I don't have to personally supervise the work?"
