I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

After not seeing you for a long time, Chen Qingyun has become much more beautiful.

"Siyue, let's go inside first."

Jiang Zuo directly took Chen Qingyun's hand and entered the mansion.

"I have already ordered someone to take care of your room every day. Please go in and put your luggage away. I will go take care of some things later and come back to tour Xihe with you later..."

Looking at the courtyard of Jiang Zuo's mansion, Chen Qingyun felt inexplicably more comfortable.

"If you have something important to do, go ahead and do it."

Chen Qingyun's tone was a little more indifferent, in stark contrast to Jiang Zuo's enthusiasm.

"It's okay, the mission is accomplished."

"finished?"

"Although the emperor's decree has not arrived yet, I have completed my mission and made military achievements. So should we start discussing our marriage..."

Whether Jiang Zuo completes the mission or not is still up to the emperor.

The decision-making power lies entirely in Chen Qingyun's hands.

marriage?

Chen Qingyun was not in the mood to discuss it now.

"We can talk about marriage after His Majesty has rewarded you."

Chen Qingyun felt quite conflicted for some reason.

"also."

Although Jiang Zuo is in a hurry, the situation is indeed not completely stable yet and there are still things to do.

The two chatted and came to the pavilion silently.

Chen Qingyun asked with concern: "Did you encounter any troubles in pacifying Mobei this time?"

Jiang Zuo shook his head: "No, everything is fine."

"Everything is fine? Weren't you cheated out of tens of thousands of taels?"

When Chen Qingyun thought about this, he found it quite funny.

"Siyue, how do you know? I don't think I've ever told you about this?"

Jiang Zuo was slightly surprised.

Chen Qingyun was shocked. This was what Jiang Zuo mentioned in his memorial to the empress, and she remembered it wrongly.

She said quickly: "This matter has already spread throughout Anding County. They all said that the county magistrate was a fool who could be deceived."

"Hehe, it's still unclear who is deceiving whom."

Jiang Zuo's lips curled up in a faint smile.

"What do you mean?"

A hint of doubt flashed across Chen Qingyun's brows.

Jiang Zuo whispered to Chen Qingyun about what happened at Zhenbei Pass, including how he cheated the people of Mobei out of more than one million taels of silver and how he disintegrated the tribal alliance of Mobei.

Hearing Jiang Zuo's words, Chen Qingyun was stunned for a moment.

Jiang Zuo’s words really cannot be trusted!

Just by doing this, they were able to defraud more than one million taels?

Is it that simple?

If Jiangzuo's ability to make money was used to increase taxes for the imperial court, how could the State of Yan not become rich and powerful!

"You, Jiang Zuo, are still good at making money."

Chen Qingyun complained silently.

Jiang Zuo said: "Aren't we going to get married, Siyue? Of course I should save more."

Chen Qingyun lowered his head and thought to himself, "It seems that this guy only has marriage in his mind now..."

There is one more small thing that Jiang Zuo needs to do.

However, Chen Qingyun was not in a hurry. Now that the situation in Mobei had just stabilized, he would observe first and then make plans.

"You still have things to do, so go back and talk to me. I have some things to deal with as well."

Chen Qingyun said suddenly.

Jiang Zuo then remembered that he had to go to Zhenbei Pass, so he reluctantly got up and left the mansion.

Until dusk.

Jiang Zuo dragged his tired body back to the mansion.

The first thing he did when he came back was to look for Chen Qingyun, but he didn't see her. Instead, he turned around and bumped into Zhao Ruodong head-on.

"Master Jiang."

Zhao Ruodong's voice was still a little hoarse.

Seeing this woman, Jiang Zuo remembered something and said, "Well, Miss Zhao, I have a good job here. Mr. Zhang in Xinyang City is recruiting a steward. You are so careful and skillful, you are definitely suitable. Being a steward is much better than being a maid. I will write a letter of recommendation later. In two days, you can personally give it to Mr. Zhang. He will give me some face, and then you can settle down in Xinyang City."

"Actually, my little girl..."

Zhao Ruodong seemed to have something to say.

"Then it's decided. Please wait for me for a moment."

Jiang Zuo helped her make a decision, and then turned and went into the study.

A moment later, Jiang Zuo took a letter and handed it to Zhao Ruodong.

Zhao Ruodong was in a state of confusion. Suddenly, she tightly grasped Jiang Zuo's hand and said with tears in her eyes, "If it weren't for Lord Jiang, my daughter would have died long ago. I don't know how to repay your kindness..."

"No need to pay it back, no need to pay it back. I hope everything goes well for you in Xinyang City."

Jiang Zuo said in a calm tone.

This woman was indeed pretty, but Jiang Zuo really had no other feelings for her.

Zhao Ruodong wiped away her tears and said softly, "Before you leave, let me serve you one more time."

"Ah? How do I serve you?"

Jiang Zuo was stunned on the spot.

Zhao Ruodong said, "I see Lord Jiang looks tired, he must be very tired, please sit down first, I will give you a back massage."

"Oh, so that's it. No need for that."

Jiang Zuo declined politely.

But Zhao Ruodong didn't seem to hear Jiang Zuo's words. He still came over, pressed Jiang Zuo on the chair, put his hands on Jiang Zuo's shoulders, and massaged them gently.

Zhao Ruodong's massage technique is really good.

Jiang Zuo closed his eyes and enjoyed it silently.

I don't know how long it was, but suddenly I heard a cold sound.

"Master Jiang, you are very leisurely and elegant."

Jiang Zuo suddenly opened his eyes.

It’s Chen Qingyun who is here.

"Ahem, okay Miss Zhao, go back and have a rest."

Jiang Zuo said quickly.

Only then did Zhao Ruodong stop, and even bowed to Chen Qingyun, before slowly leaving.

Chen Qingyun came in front of Jiang Zuo with a cold look in his eyes.

"Didn't you say you had nothing to do with her?"

Chen Qingyun questioned, his words full of jealousy.

"It's true that we didn't have much in common. Siyue, please don't misunderstand me. She said she wanted to give me a massage before she left. Uh, that's it..."

Jiang Zuo explained, but for some reason it seemed a bit far-fetched.

"I hate people who have no sense of propriety. I have just rejected her kindness."

Jiang Zuo said calmly.

"I see you really enjoyed it just now."

Chen Qingyun stared at Jiang Zuo's face.

"That's absolutely not the case!"

Jiang Zuo raised his hand and swore.

"It has nothing to do with me."

Chen Qingyun said indifferently.

Jiang Zuo listened to the jealous words and smiled silently in his heart, and then said: "This girl's life experience is indeed pitiful. She has no father or mother, and is lonely and helpless. She also lost her brother a few days ago."

"Then Lord Jiang should love her more."

Chen Qingyun said calmly.

"Siyue, don't joke..."

Jiang Zuo scratched his head awkwardly.

He heard another emotion in Chen Qingyun's words.

It's murderous intent!

"I have asked someone to prepare dinner. Siyue, let's go eat first..."

"No, I've already eaten."

Chen Qingyun turned and left.

Jiang Zuo was shocked. It seemed that Chen Qingyun was quite dissatisfied with Zhao Ruodong's appearance.

Really troublesome.

But fortunately, Miss Zhao will leave in two days.

Jiang Zuo let out a long sigh and was about to rub his eyes, but just as he raised his hand, he suddenly stopped.

There was some white powder on my fingers from somewhere.