This call and response is based on the status of monarch and minister, rather than the relationship between ancestors and grandchildren.
That shows that what Zheng Ji has to do next is very important and cannot be accomplished just by relying on the righteousness between ancestors and grandchildren.
What exactly is going on?
Zheng Ji could only be heard saying: "Grandpa, I heard that silver ore was discovered in Fengning, Yuzhou. I would like to ask the Jiang family to find out."
As soon as these words came out, Jiang Baoshan and Qian Shengxue's expressions changed.
Silver ore? This is the exclusive property of the imperial court and is under the jurisdiction of the Silver Casting Department. It is a first-class and important matter in the imperial court.
However, Xiaojiu said it in such a light tone?
Also, what does it mean to find out?
Jiang Baoshan has experienced countless ups and downs. Logically speaking, the silver ore should not shock him, but it was his granddaughter who said these words!
Jiang Baoshan never believed the arrogance, barbarism and arrogance described outside.
However, he also knew very well that his granddaughter had never shown any intelligence or extraordinary strategy.
Now she suddenly mentioned silver ore, obviously referring to the silver mines in Fengning, Yuzhou.
But, how is this possible?
Where there were silver mines in the country, they were all countless, and they were all discovered and mined by the imperial court after spending countless manpower and material resources.
From ancient times to the present, Fengning, Yuzhou has not been a place where silver is produced. If there were really silver mines there, the imperial court would have discovered it long ago!
"Grandfather, this palace has also heard about it but has not verified it yet, so I would like to ask my grandfather to send someone to Fengning." Zheng Ji said.
There were indeed rumors of silver mines being discovered in Fengning in the previous life, and some silver ores had appeared, but the court never found the location of the silver mines.
However, after Zheng Ji took charge of Chang Ding Shi rate, he received a secret report stating that there was indeed a silver mine in Fengning, but it was just a mystery many years ago that covered up the traces of the silver mine.
In other words, over the years, some people have indeed minted money privately and even concealed it from the court!
Originally, she planned to go to Fengning in person with Changding Shishou to find out what happened after killing Song Zan.
Unexpectedly, she lived in Yongning for five years again.
In the fifth year of Yongning, were there any rumors about silver mines in Fengning?
She doesn't remember.
However, the silver mine was a big deal, and she would let people go there regardless of whether it was there or not.
Now that Changding Shilu has not appeared by her side, the people around her who can be sent to Fengning are the people from her grandfather's side.
"Grandfather, the investigation of Fengning Silver Mine can only be carried out secretly. Since the matter is serious, I can only entrust my grandfather to me."
Jiang Baoshan was silent. The silver mine matter was indeed a major event for the country. No wonder Xiaojiu would talk about it as Princess Changding.
He thought for a moment, then twisted his beard and said, "Your Highness, what if we discover that there is a silver mine there?"
There are rumors, go and verify, this is something that should be done by the court, but Xiaojiu asked the Jiang family to do it.
I always feel that something is wrong.
"If there is really a silver mine, just report it to the court." Zheng Ji quickly replied.
If the silver mine really existed, it would be natural for it to belong to the imperial court.
She didn't care about the silver mines. What she really cared about was the news in the secret report that someone had concealed the silver mines.
Who is it?
She was really curious, how capable she was to dare to compete with the imperial court without being discovered!
What a conspiracy!
Countless times of desperate situations have honed Zheng Ji's keen vigilance. Although there is no evidence yet, she can't help but start to be careful.
Now that she had thought about it, there was no reason to ignore it.
The Jiang family has many businesses, and being able to recruit craftsmen to explore without anyone noticing is exactly what she needs to rely on now.
The one who really decided this matter was Qian Shengxue, who was lying sick in bed.
She patted Jiang Baoshan lightly and said, "What are you thinking about? Since Xiaojiu asked us for help, there is no reason to refuse."
She doesn't care about "Your Highness" or not. Xiaojiu is her granddaughter. Now that her granddaughter has a request, does she still need to consider it?
No need at all!
Besides, this matter is not difficult for the Jiang family. If the silver mine is really discovered, it will be beneficial to the court.
If the imperial court established a silver casting department there, would the Jiang family, as the ones who discovered the silver mine, earn less?
No matter how you look at it, this is not harmful to the Jiang family.
Jiang Baoshan listened to his old wife's words and nodded naturally: "That's right."
Even if the old wife hadn't said anything, he would have agreed. He just... just couldn't figure it out.
He looked at Zheng Ji and finally said nothing.
Zheng Ji understood what he meant and smiled immediately.
In addition to being decisive, being a family member also requires caution.
From the few conversations between her grandfather and grandmother, she could already see that her grandfather and grandmother complemented each other.
Only with the two of them here can the Jiang family be in peace...
She said nothing more about Yuzhou Fengning.
Since her grandfather agreed to this matter, with the Jiang family's ability, they would only know more than she did.
She didn't need to say anything about caution.
For the Jiang family to be in the position they are today, they are by no means careless people.
Zheng Ji thought for a while and said, "Grandpa, I leave the matter of Fengning to you."
She came to Jiang's house this time mainly for these two things.
One is for my grandmother's poisoning, and the other is for Fengning Silver Mine.
Now that these two things have been explained, she feels relieved.
It’s always a good idea to plan ahead.
Considering Qian Shengxue's health, Zheng Ji couldn't bear to stay any longer and quickly said goodbye.
Before leaving, she smiled and said, "Grandma, if you know who poisoned her, remember to send someone to tell Xiaojiu."
She will send her grandmother's antidote immediately. After the poison on her body is cured, she will be free to set up a trap to find out the traitor.
She just waited.
Xu Shi pushed forward a major event that was hanging on his mind, and Zheng Ji felt much better, with a smile on his lips from time to time.
This made her gorgeous face even more radiant, making her so beautiful that people dared not look directly at her.
After all the calculations, it only took three days for her to officially open the mansion. In these three days, a lot of things had already happened.
The most talked about thing is Zheng Ji molesting the Taifu's youngest son in front of Fengan Tower.
In contrast, no one cared much about her reprimanding Song Zan in public.
After learning these rumors, Zheng Ji was not only not angry, but also very happy.
He even made Li Xingen secretly add fuel to the flames and spread the news more and more.
Well, as long as the phoenix sentence is connected with her saying her name, no matter which way it is, she will be happy.
However, those who had been observing Princess Changding's Mansion in the dark couldn't help but feel even more contemptuous, but this did not affect their attentive attitude in delivering greeting cards to Princess Changding's Mansion at all.
Of course, she would not accept any of these invitations.
It was not until three days later that the governor of the palace, Zhang Jian, came to report with a face full of joy: "Your Highness, the two rates specially granted by the emperor have arrived!"
