She traveled through the book to become the prince's concubine? She chose to be the villain!

Although the Zhou family's eldest master was willing to believe Liu Rumei's judgment, he still wanted to go there in person.

After all, this is a matter of life and death for the family.

But then again, how did she know about the severe drought in the north?

In fact, after learning about the situation in the north, the Zhou family has begun to stockpile food in the past month, and they bought food from the south at a relatively low price.

They are businessmen, so naturally they want to make money. When food prices are about to rise, who wouldn't want to make some money?

But they are businessmen with conscience, so the master has set a price in his mind.

The price of food will at most double. We will never hoard food and watch others die.

He just didn't expect that his niece had already guessed this, and even asked him to buy more food, saying that this was an opportunity to make meritorious service.

The child was right. Their Zhou family really needed this credit, and Prince Xian naturally needed it too.

Compared with money, what he cares more about now is the position of prefect.

How can you give a prefectural position to someone just like that?!

"Father, has there been any news from my cousin recently?"

"That's not the case. Do you think what is said above is true? Can the prince really let your cousin be the prefect? ​​After all, Liu Hanjun has not been able to do so for so many years."

Speaking of his good-for-nothing son-in-law, the old man felt very indignant. What a crap!

"My cousin's promotion was a natural thing, but there was someone above him who was putting pressure on him.

In fact, I have long suspected that it was the Marquis's mansion that did this. After all, if my cousin gets promoted, then we won't need the Liu family anymore."

When he heard this, the old man couldn't help but nodded. That was really possible.

What can't that wicked thing do?

"If your cousin can really become a prefect, then there will be a possibility of further advancement, or entering the six ministries. Then we won't be afraid of anyone."

"Not only my cousin, but also Haoxuan. That child is a good candidate for study, and we hope he won't be delayed by our family. If he really gets on board with the prince, then his future career will be smooth.

Now in the court, there is no one else except Prince Xian who can compete with the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince only wants us to be a stepping stone, and all the benefits go to the Jingning Marquisate, but it’s different for the Prince Xian, all the benefits go to our Zhou family.”

The old man will still do the math. No matter how much he loves his daughter, he still has to consider his son and grandson.

He was willing to use good things to subsidize his daughter and children, but he was unwilling to fill the holes in the Jingning Marquis' Mansion.

If it is for the future of descendants and the development of the family, then it is naturally different. People are willing to spend any amount of money.

"What do you think, Boss?"

The old man was a little excited. He had forgotten about his son-in-law having a mistress and all he was thinking about was the rise and fall of his family.

"If our family can produce two high-ranking officials, there should be nothing to worry about within three generations, and our son will be worthy of our ancestors."

This is absolutely true. Although the risk is huge, they have no choice but to take the gamble.

"You said the prince, has he never thought of giving any benefits to our Zhou family?"

When the old man asked this question, the eldest master of the Zhou family couldn't help but smile coldly.

"If the prince really wanted to benefit the Zhou family, why did he want to force his niece to marry him? It's not like we don't have daughters in the Zhou family. If she can't be the principal wife, she can always be a concubine.

Father, don't you understand? Marquis Jingning can give money to the prince and help him, but the prince doesn't care where the money comes from.

If he contacts the Zhou family, the emperor will not be able to explain it. Therefore, the prince will not only not help us, but will also use us to kill us, because it is a shame. "

After hearing this, the old man couldn't help but grit his teeth. None of them are good people.

Their family just made a little money, why is it shameful?

After you've used us, you still feel disgusted and you want to wipe us all out!

Fortunately, his eldest son is very capable and smart. As a father, he is not as far-sighted as his son.

"So what do you mean? What should we do?"

"Father, we still need to hurry up and buy our food. You can keep an eye on the south and buy as much as you can, even if the price is a little higher.

My niece is right. We can earn more money, but reputation is what saves our lives. If our Zhou family can provide half of the food for hundreds of thousands of people, not only will the world remember us, but His Majesty will also remember us. "

Hearing this, the old man was excited.

Yes, if there is any reward, he doesn't want silver, just a plaque and protection.

On the other hand, the eldest master of the Zhou family made up his mind to go to Kyoto.

The father and son agreed not to tell anyone the contents of the letter.

The old lady is old and we must not let her be stimulated. The best option is to report good news rather than bad news.

As for his own younger brother, that guy is too honest and simple to hide things, so the master is not going to tell him.

If this younger brother is asked to do something, he can rest assured that he will do it well.

But if there is any big plan, it is better not to tell him, so as not to scare him and make him unable to sleep or eat.

The eldest master of the Zhou family returned to his room, thought carefully for a while, and then began to meet with several senior stewards of the family.

The Zhou family's businesses are basically in the south, with the ones in the north being just branches.

As for Kyoto, Manager Zheng was sent there mainly to take care of his younger sister.

He explained many things in detail, and said that he was going on a long journey and wanted to discuss anything with the old man.

The afternoon passed in a hurry, and he did not see his wife until dinner time.

The eldest wife of the Zhou family, Mrs. Liu, was a middle-aged woman with a slightly plump figure and always a smile on her face.

She lived a good life, had no concubines, and her three children were all her own.

Seeing that her husband was going on a long journey, she naturally had to ask so that she could prepare things for him.

As a businesswoman, she has to travel far away several times a year. She is used to it and naturally has to prepare everything.

"Where are you going this time, my husband? Do you want to take a maid with you?"

Liu meant to bring a maid with her, as she was at her age and would not be jealous.

However, the eldest master of the Zhou family had amazing self-control and did not have such thoughts at all.

Not to mention that he was going there for serious business this time, which was very stressful, and it was impossible for him to bring a woman with him.

"Don't let your imagination run wild. I'm going to the north and visit my sister and the kids in Kyoto."

Upon hearing this, Liu's face changed immediately and became gloomy.

At her age, this shouldn't be the case. It's proper to not show your emotions on your face, but she really can't do it!

Over the years, she couldn't even remember how much they had given to her sister-in-law!