In the early morning, the whole Jinling was shrouded in mist. After a night of light rain, the weather became even colder. Yesterday's cloak still felt chilly today. The vendors came out early, steaming steamed buns came out of the oven, and the smoke billowed up.

Like waves, there are various scents surrounding it.

The sunlight passed through the dark clouds and fell to the ground in mottled patterns, reflecting in the puddles on the bluestone road. There were more and more pedestrians.

Nangong Wan returned to Nangong's house early in the morning and met He Shili, who was still drunk but had not yet sobered up.

"Madam, you are back...it rained last night..." He Shili said with a smile, "I will stay here all night."

"It doesn't matter, it'll be fine if my husband comes back. Is there anything else going on these days?" Nangong Wan and He Shili entered the Nangong Mansion together.

He Shili said: "It's nothing, but they are usually the host. These days, several young masters from the academy are also here. I wanted to take advantage of the New Year to sit down. I originally thought not to go."

Nangong Wan couldn't help but frown slightly: "Why don't you go? Since they are all talented people, they should make good friends. Looking back, I don't know which one will get fame and return to his hometown in glory. It will be easier for our Nangong family to make friends."

"Don't worry, ma'am, I can guarantee this with a pat on my chest. It's just...just..." He Shili rubbed his hands together.

Nangong Wan sighed and said, "My husband, the two thousand taels per month is really too much."

"I know, I'm thinking about my wife. After all, they are all talented people and have connections with the officialdom. If I hear something, I can inform my wife about it, and I will save more than a few thousand by then.

Two..." He Shili was a little impatient.

Two maids walked by and saluted hurriedly: "Miss."

Nangong Wan nodded, and He Shili walked beside him, glaring at the two maids.

When they were far away, the two maids covered their mouths and burst into laughter.

"My uncle is asking for money again. Only when he asks for money will he beg the lady in a low voice."

"No, I heard that the young lady gives my uncle two thousand taels every month. That's two thousand taels..."

"Hey, my uncle has never been to any of the boats on the Qinhuai River? I heard that Chen Xiaoluo recently appeared, and he seemed to be the oiran of the Qinhuai River Eighteen Bands. My uncle must have gone there..."

"Two little hooves, are you tired of living?" A man shouted and walked up to the two of them.

The two maids panicked and immediately knelt down on the ground: "Master, spare your life, I don't dare to do it anymore..." They were so frightened that they burst into tears.

The man frowned: "Pull it down and slap your mouth ten times. Next time, I will pull out your tongue..."

The two maids behind him each picked up one of them and stretched out their hands to hit her. The two maids knelt down and begged for mercy. After a few slaps, they were already vomiting blood.

The man didn't look back and walked straight towards the inner courtyard. It was Nangong Wan's brother, Nangong Yaowen.

This Nangong Yaowen also just came back from a brothel. Yesterday he bumped into Zhou Yaohua. The two couldn't help but complain to each other. One complained about the newly arrived Hangzhou talent Jiang Ning, and the other complained that he was not taking care of the family business. After three rounds of drinking, they started to have fun.

After the drinking order, the pieces behind were broken.

As soon as I got back to the house, I heard the two girls chatting and talking. I got so angry that I took action.

"Well, very good. If it rains, although it won't be heavy, it will have some impact on the voyage and the cargo. This batch of cargo is bound for Beijing, so there can't be any mistakes." Nangong Jing nodded, regarding Nangong Wan's yesterday.

Very satisfied with the handling.

Nangong Wan added: "Yesterday, I met Wang Ruoyan at the inn. She has already arrived in Jinling. I heard that she is probably looking for a place to stay in the past two days and will come to visit later."

Nangong Jing frowned and then relaxed: "Well, Wang Gongyong and I are family friends. He was also a genius when he was young. In his hands, the Wang family has now become the number one businessman in Hangzhou. Haha, here comes this

The two young people don't know what to do. Due to emotions and reasons, we all have to deepen the friendship between landlords and see if they need anything and help them if we can. If there are differences, you can decide for yourself."

Nangong Wan nodded. If the two of them came to celebrate their birthdays, they would naturally be welcome. If they came to share food, that would be a different matter. Until they figure it out, they should still be treated with courtesy.

"I understand, father." Nangong Wan stayed in the room for another half an hour, then came out of the room, selected a few gifts, and headed towards the inn.

When Jiang Ning got up, brothers Ding A and Ding Yi had already arrived at the door. This was Jinling, so they didn't dare to neglect. Xing'er and Yue Ya also prepared breakfast and were waiting for them to send it in after they got up.

He Yunzhang and Zhang Jingzhi also came back from outside, with a parchment in their hands and smiles on their faces.

"Miss, this is a map of Jinling. Everything we know now that can be rented has been drawn on it," He Yunzhang said.

"Now we need to find a place to stay. It doesn't have to be big. It just needs more Fang families, and we need to make plans for the future." Wang Ruoyan said.

"In the past few days, I have been checking the market with Shopkeeper Zhang. If you are new here, you will inevitably suffer losses." He Yunzhang shook his head and sighed.

Wang Ruoyan nodded: "It doesn't matter, it's just going to be hard for you two."

He Yunzhang said hurriedly: "It's your duty, it's your duty. Miss, you're being serious."

Wang Ruoyan looked at the map and saw that there were nine streets and eighteen alleys, which was more than twice the size of the city of Hangzhou, and asked: "Mr. Sir, where do you think it is more suitable for us to live?"

Jiang Ning walked over from the window and looked at the map: "The first choice is here. It is about the same distance from the Qinhuai River and the West City Gate. When you exit the alley, you will reach the main street. When you enter the alley, you will find a small road with nine twists and eighteen rings. There are several shops nearby.

?You can also consider it.”

The two shopkeepers looked at each other and then at Wang Ruoyan, a little surprised. They had seen Jiang Ning's business skills before. They made a mess in a month, but Wang Ruoyan finally came out to clean up the mess. They didn't dare to say this.

Do this.

Wang Ruoyan nodded: "Just do what your husband wants."

The two of them said: "Yes."

If it was about other matters, Jiang Ning would naturally be able to speak, but when it came to business matters, Wang Ruoyan was the one who made the final decision.

But when he arrived at Jinling, Jiang Ning would not hide it as if it had nothing to do with him. In his heart, Jinling was very important. Whether it was commercial value or geographical location, it was a battleground.

"After these things are done, I'm afraid it will be the Chinese New Year. After February 2nd, it will be the Nangong family's birthday. Time is really tight." Wang Ruoyan said: "It is said that the most beautiful time in Aurous Hill is in the spring and autumn. It seems that

We can't catch up."

Jiang Ning immediately smiled and said: "Why can't we catch up? After the birthday banquet, we will make arrangements here to take them all over. The business in Hangzhou has matured, and it can't be done in Jinling. What do you think?"

Wang Ruoyan sighed and said: "My father is not in good health. If I want to pick him up, I have to wait until everything in Jinling is on the right track. Now that I haven't even written the horoscope, you are not going to go back. Are you thinking about Qinhuai River Eighteen Music Square?"

Woolen cloth?"

Jiang Ning chuckled: "You all know about the Eighteen Bands, but this is the first time I've heard of it, haha."
Chapter completed!