Novel Lived
Chapter 1053: Marquis Conferring
Chapter 1053: Marquis Conferring
As expected of someone from the Ministry of Revenue, Tie Changlin was very sensitive to silver. He realized that there was a huge business opportunity hidden in it. His eyes were burning. He hurriedly asked,” Lord Marquis, what’s the price?”
“Ten copper coins for a pot, one pot for one catty,” Zhang Ronghua said.
“A pot on the market is only half a catty, and some are even less. Isn’t this too much?”
“Earning money is one thing, but giving back to the people is another. Ten copper coins is already a lot. If the amount is not enough, it will undoubtedly squeeze the hard-earned money of the people. A jug of wine weighed a pound. If he drank it sparingly, it would last him a while. According to this calculation, after blending, it will be more than ten times the profit.”
” Master!” Tie Changlin bowed solemnly.” Lord Marquis loves his people like his own children. I admire you!”
Zhang Ronghua took out a pen and ink from the Five Dragons Spirit Taming Belt and wrote down the recipes of the two wines. He handed them over.” I’ll leave the rest to you. Keep it a secret. Don’t let the recipes leak.”
“I understand!” Tie Changlin asked again.
“How much is the price of Shangjing spirit wine?”
“We’ll set the price according to the lowest spirit wine on the market,” Zhang Ronghua said.
“Yes, sir!” Tie Changlin left excitedly.
“Brother, are we going to the ZhongTian camp?” Ding Yi asked.
The ZhongTian camp was about a hundred and twenty miles away from the capital. It was located in the ZhongTian Plains and was heavily guarded. There was also a large formation protecting the camp. No one was allowed to get close. If anyone was found, they would be treated as spies.
He shook his head.
” Not now,” Zhang Ronghua said.” We haven’t settled the matters in Shangjing yet. You and Meng Qing can’t handle it alone. Wait for another two days.”
Looking at the capital.
” Since we have time now, let’s go out of the city and patrol the towns and villages below.”
After leaving the winery, he ordered the officer to inform Mo Qi ‘an to bring his men over.
When they arrived.
Zhang Ronghua got into Ding Yi’s carriage and the group left North City. They headed towards the Shangjing government’s territory. They spent half a day looking through each and every one of them. They understood the most realistic situation. Overall, it was not bad. Other than Stone Village, which had been destroyed, the other villages and towns were thriving and developing well.
There were flat and wide roads from the village to the town. The people had smiles on their faces and were satisfied from the bottom of their hearts. It seemed that their lives were not bad.
Back in the capital.
Just as he was about to return to the government office, a group of people passed by on the street in front of him. The one leading them was Ji Xueyan, riding on a Divine Heavenly Dragon Horse and wearing a bamboo hat to cover her face. Behind her were disciples of Jixia Hall, carrying a candle dragon that was nearly ten feet in size. It was already dead. From the aura that it emitted, it should have been at the peak of the Celestial Realm when it was alive. It was riddled with holes and sword wounds everywhere. There were remnants of the aura of the Five Elements Righteous Sword Array. It should have been besieged to death.
Zhang Ronghua guessed, did she bring people to kill him?
Did he go out for this beast?
Coincidentally, Ji Xueyan’s gaze seemed to have unintentionally turned away, but in reality, she couldn’t help but look over when she saw her lover. Her gaze seemed to pierce through the carriage and landed on him. After a few breaths, she retracted her gaze and rushed towards Jixia Learning Palace.
The two of them were heading in different directions, and the carriage continued to drive.
Zhang Ronghua was puzzled. Where did she kill this candle dragon? Was the Darkness taking action again? He suppressed his doubts and asked again at night.
Back at the government office.
He stayed until the end of the shift and brought Tie Changlin and the others to the Platinum Hall. It would be strange if he did not celebrate the day of the marquis. He had already informed Chen Youcai, Xu Xing, and Lu Zhantang.
When everyone arrived, the banquet began.
Two hours later.
Everyone dispersed. Zhang Ronghua told them to pay attention to their safety and rushed back to the mansion.
He had not seen her for such a long time. He missed her!
Outside the room.
Purple Cat’s fawning voice could be heard from inside. Its language was unclear as it ate and acted coquettishly.
He pushed the door open and closed it.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
“You’re back!” Ji Xueyan smiled.
“Are you anxious from waiting?” Zhang Ronghua asked.
“I just arrived.”
Ji Xueyan stood up and walked over. She winked playfully and bowed.” Greetings, Lord Marquis!”
Zhang Ronghua reached out and pinched her smooth chin.” Smile for me,” he said cooperatively.
Ji Xueyan pretended to be scared and pitiful. Her deep and bright eyes were red and swollen. She looked like she was about to cry. She crossed her arms and retreated.” Lord Marquis, don’t!” Please let this little girl go…”
Zhang Ronghua couldn’t hold it in anymore. He held the face in front of him and kissed it directly.
After a long time, the two separated.
Ji Xueyan’s rosy cheeks were charming. It made people want to take a few more bites. She sat across the table and sighed.” If I didn’t see it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it!” He was conferred the title of Marquis just like that, and he was even conferred the incomparably noble Marquis of Nancheng.”
“I didn’t expect Your Majesty’s reward to be so generous.”
“You look quite handsome in this Qilin robe.”
“It’s not as comfortable as the clothes you made.”
Ji Xueyan rolled her eyes at him.” You’ve taken another big step forward from our agreement. I’ve not been idle either. Jixia Hall’s combat power has just begun to show its ferocity. With the Five Elements Righteous Sword Array, it’s even more powerful. Just like this time, our original target was only a python demon. I didn’t expect to meet Torch Dragon near the capital on the way back. I immediately attacked and took it down without any effort.”
“Not just for it?” Zhang Ronghua frowned.
“It’s not like you don’t know that the traces of True Spirits are hidden very deeply. It’s very difficult to find them!”
“I’ve received news that the Candle Dragon Clan is a dark race,” said Zhang Ronghua with a straight face.
“Is this information reliable?” Ji Xueyan’s expression changed.
“Yes.”
“What a pity! It’s already dead. Otherwise, we can still interrogate it.”
“The people from the dark are very tight-lipped. Even if we interrogate them, we won’t get any information.” Zhang Ronghua said.
“Forget it, let’s not mention it!”
Ji Xueyan patted her purse and took out a dragon pearl.” I saved it for you.”
Zhang Ronghua didn’t take it. He returned the item.” I can’t be in two places at once. It’s a waste to give it to me. Use it yourself.”
“Give up martial arts?” Ji Xueyan frowned.
“With my current status, my official duties are getting heavier and heavier, and I have to put in more effort. It’s very difficult to be like before. We have to make a choice between the two. Since that’s the case, it’s better to go all the way in officialdom.”
” I’ll work hard on my cultivation. I’ll try my best to grow as soon as possible,” Ji Xueyan said firmly as she held his hand and interlocked her fingers.
“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. I’m here for everything,” said Zhang Ronghua.
“Yes.” Ji Xueyan replied.
“I’ll help you bathe!”