Died In Infancy! My Wife Is Actually A Villain

Chapter 175 She Is My Friend

"Your Highness, there are a total of seventeen grain shops in Qingshui County, including five in the north of the city, four in the south, four in the east, three in the west, and one in the city."

When Liu Yun came back and saw that no one was in the room, he immediately informed Gu Chen of the general situation of Liangpu in Qingshui County. Not only that, the price of food in the city has almost increased by 10% compared to last time. Now half a pound of money can only buy four kilograms of rice.

Gu Chen said: "Food prices have risen again in a day or two. These people want to suck all the blood out of the people before they give up!"

Liu Yun thought for a while and then suggested: "Your Highness, how about we find a way to get all these grains over. Anyway, these grain shop owners are all profiteers."

Gu Chen glanced at Liu Yun and fell into silence.

Liu Yun's suggestion was on point. It would be best if he could cut off the food. But this kind of thing must only be done at night, when people are quiet.

Another point...

He lives outside the city now. It is definitely not convenient to transport such a large amount of food. He has to find a suitable warehouse to store the food in the city.

Immediately, Gu Chen stood up and said again: "Let's go and walk around the city with me."

"yes."

....

"Master Li, who is this next to you?"

At the private dining table, Zhou Zhi looked at the woman wearing a white veil next to him, and Li Hongxiong, who was a little confused.

Today's dinner was hosted by Li Hongxiong, and this woman was also brought by him.

Although his face is covered with a veil, judging from his appearance and temperament, he must be a noble person.

Li Hongxiong smiled and explained: "Master Zhou doesn't need to know too much, just know that she is a friend of mine in Kyoto, you can call her Miss Yue."

Li Hongxiong did not confess about the woman's identity.

Because with Zhou Zhi's current identity and status, he is completely unqualified to explain the other party.

Zhou Zhi immediately understood and stopped asking any more questions. A bright smile appeared on his plump face. He raised his glass and invited: "Haha, since you are Mr. Li's friend, you are my Zhou Zhi's guest. Miss Yue, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you from the county magistrate." One cup.”

Although he is the largest official in Qingshui County, he is not even inferior to Kyoto. And the woman in front of him can be called a friend by Mr. Li, and her status is definitely not something that ordinary people can compare with.

Seeing this, the girl picked up the wine glass and took a sip. Then she looked up at Zhou Zhi and said softly: "Mr. Zhou, to tell you the truth, this little girl is actually a businessman. This time she also obeyed the orders of the elders in the family. I’m here to do some business in Qingshui County, and I’d like to ask Mr. Zhou for your convenience.”

"Haha, since Miss Yue is a friend of Mr. Li, the county magistrate naturally has to provide this convenience."

Zhou Zhi chuckled, and then asked: "I just don't know what kind of business Miss Yue wants to do?"

The woman said bluntly: "I have some food stored at home and I want to come over and sell it."

Zhou Zhi was stunned for a moment and didn't rush to reply.

I don't know how much time passed before he forced out a smile and said with some embarrassment: "Miss Yue, to tell you the truth, many officials from above have actually said hello to me and want to sell grain in the Huzhou area. How can you let me do this?" It’s hard for me to choose!”

The other party actually brought up the matter of selling grain openly. Master Li must have explained his situation to the other party, so there was no need for him to continue to hide it.

Although this woman was introduced by Mr. Li, Zhou Zhi did not know her true identity.

Now half of the seventeen grain stores in Qingshui County have something to do with him, and the other half have someone from above who has said hello to him and asked him to get some benefits.

Is it inappropriate for the other party to just say that he wants to do things for her?

Even if the other party is from Kyoto, he is still the magistrate of Qingshui County.

The woman's eyes narrowed, "You want me to give you some benefits?"

At this moment, Li Hongxiong also heard the implication of Zhou Zhi's words. He glared at the other party angrily and said, "Zhou Zhi, don't forget who helped you secure your position now. Miss Yue is the person I brought here. You actually want to reap the benefits!"

This Zhou Zhi is really stupid. Even he has to fawn over Princess Yun. This idiot dares to make such stupid conditions to her.

Zhou Zhi was stunned. This was the first time he saw Li Hongxiong being emotional, and he subconsciously glanced at Miss Yue opposite him.

Could it be possible...that Miss Yue's identity makes even Mr. Li afraid of her?

It shouldn’t be!

Master Li is the head of the Household Department, and his father is the Minister of the Household Department.

However, after being drunk by Li Hongxiong, Zhou Zhi immediately sobered up a lot and added with a smile: "Haha, Mr. Li, Miss Yue, it was just a joke made by Benzhi County. Don't take it seriously. As for selling grain in Qingshui County , I will definitely help Miss Yue handle it properly."

The corners of his mouth hidden under the veil were raised, his eyes were raised slightly, and he said: "Thank you, Lord Magistrate, for your help. However, I still hope that the matter of the grain store can be implemented as soon as possible."

Zhou Zhi smiled and said: "Haha, no problem. When you go back later, you can help Miss Yue choose a good store. I will send someone to notify Miss Yue then."

The girl nodded, stood up slowly, and said, "Well, the little lady has finished explaining what needs to be said, so I won't disturb the pleasure of the two adults."

"Miss Yue, I'll take you out."

Li Hongxiong stood up and wanted to send the other person out.

The girl shook her head and said, "My carriage is outside the house, so there is no need to trouble Mr. Li. However, I will make it known to the elders of my family about Mr. Li's favor today."

"It's just a little effort, Miss Yue, don't take it to heart." Li Hongxiong laughed, polite on the surface, but extremely happy in his heart.

Being able to make the Prime Minister's Office owe him a favor is much more valuable than these so-called real money.

"Well, I'll take my leave now."

"Okay, Miss Yue, walk slowly."

....

When we walked outside the house, the little man next to us quickly asked: "Miss, where are we going now?"

"Let's go shopping in the city first and see what the current food prices are in Qingshui County."

After saying a word, the girl turned around and sat in the carriage, then took off the veil on her head, revealing a delicate and fair face.

Yes, the girl is Nangong Yue.

The purpose of meeting Zhou Zhi and Li Hongxiong today is to settle the relationship here and facilitate the opening of a store and business in the future. Once everything in the store was settled, she was ready to return to Kyoto.

Later, the servant drove Nangong Yue in a carriage to stroll around the market in the city, and Nangong Yue put on her veil again.

Just like she imagined.

The price of food here in Qingshui County has risen sharply, and the other small counties around it have also increased more or less. Even if the price of food in Kyoto is compared with here, it is only a drop in the bucket.

If all the food stored in the Prime Minister's Palace can be sold here, a lot of money can indeed be made.

Of course, it is undeniable that all the money earned in this way is shady money.