Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Empress Dowager Jiang has always lacked patience and believed in "strike while the iron is hot" rather than "gradual progress". Therefore, the next day, Jiang Lige was thrown out of the palace by Empress Dowager Jiang, and was asked to take some money to practice and learn how to manage the household.

Although Jiang Lige had no interest in learning the art of household management, Empress Dowager Jiang did remind her.

If Ning Yunxiao is to help Nan Chu in the future, he will have to be promoted to a high position, and that high position...

But it’s not that easy to get in.

The word "power" is the combination of ability, talent, connections, and money. Jiang Lige can't help Ning Yunxiao, but he still has to find a way to make money.

It would be better to acquire some property as early as possible.

Therefore, on the day Jiang Lige left the palace, he sent someone to Prince Zhao's mansion to bring Dali out.

Although Dali's identity is still in doubt, Jiang Lige feels that he is not a bad person after getting along with him.

What's more, she has no one available outside the palace now, and Dali's personality is to her liking. Instead of choosing someone from the market blindly, it is better to train Dali well.

Dali had been studying in Prince Zhao's mansion for a while. When he heard that Jiang Lige could give him a chance to practice, he was very happy. He followed Jiang Lige, grinning all day long, making Songyue so happy that she couldn't straighten her back.

Dali is honest and simple-minded, Songyue is out of tune, and only Fengquan is still concerned about the important matters and gently reminds Jiang Lige.

"Miss, the street we are walking on now is Tianzhengfang, which is also one of the most prosperous areas in our capital. It is mostly filled with teahouses, restaurants, and treasure shops. It is a favorite place for dignitaries and scholars.

"Young lady, if you want to learn about household chores, this isn't the right place. Most noble ladies start their careers in the rice shop. Food is the most important thing for the people, and rice is a good place to learn. As long as you manage it properly, you'll rarely lose money, making it the perfect place to practice."

"It doesn't matter, I have my own plan."

Jiang Lige nodded, smiled and gave further instructions.

"Today, let's go check out the rice shop first. Fengquan, please take some time to inquire about Tianzhengfang if there is a suitable shop for opening a jewelry store."

"Miss, although the jewelry shop makes a lot of money, it also has many things to pay attention to. If you are not careful, you may lose everything."

"Don't worry, Fengquan. I have a plan in mind."

Feng Quan paused for a moment after hearing this, and patiently persuaded him for a few words. Seeing that Jiang Lige still insisted on his own opinion, he did not persuade him anymore and responded respectfully.

Jiang Lige knew that Feng Quan was probably scolding her for being rash, but for her, opening a jewelry store was a well-considered decision.

If Ning Yunxiao wants to reach a high position, it is essential to have a reliable source of information. If you want to find a place where information gathers, the best place is the brothel.

But Jiang Lige is a woman after all, and she will have to live with the title of the Crown Prince's Consort in the future. It is too risky for people to know about the Flower Tower, so she can only choose the jewelry store as a second choice.

Don't underestimate a jewelry store. If it is well run, it will be the place where wealthy ladies gather most often.

The gossip about the ladies spread throughout the court and the harem, and was much more useful than the dry news about the officials.

Although Fengquan had his doubts, his speed of doing things was not affected. Two days later, he compiled the information of the shops in Tianzhengfang into a book and sent it to Jiang Lige.

Jiang Lige had his eye on an independent three-story building. The price of the shop was quite reasonable, but the reason it hadn't been sold yet was because of the additional conditions imposed by the former owner:

Those who buy a shop are not allowed to dismiss the original shop assistants, and most of these assistants are women.

It is not easy for women to work outside. The fact that this old boss is so considerate of his employees shows that he is a man who values righteousness.

Therefore, Jiang Lige readily settled the matter and invited his old boss to sign the documents the next day.

The "old boss" of the shop was actually a woman, her maiden name was Fei Yuchai. What surprised Jiang Lige even more was that she looked to be only in her early thirties, but her words and actions were very sophisticated.

The two hit it off immediately and chatted very happily. Jiang Lige also wanted to make friends with a woman like Fei Yuchai, and before they knew it, they had been chatting for several hours.

Unexpectedly, when the two were chatting happily, someone came running back in a hurry, saying that Dali had gotten into a fight with someone on the street, and the other party wanted to arrest Dali and take him to the yamen.

When Jiang Lige heard this, he was shocked.

He didn't even bother to chat with Fei Yuchai and hurriedly followed the person who came.

When he arrived at the scene, Jiang Lige began to doubt Ning Yunxiao's comment that he was "not cut out for martial arts".

Dali was being held by several yamen runners, his eyes red as he cursed them as inhuman, while the one opposite him...

A man who looked like a manager had been beaten so badly that his nose and eyes were swollen. He looked so miserable that even his mother might not recognize him if she came.

"stop!"

Jiang Lige scolded him softly and stepped forward slowly. "It seems inappropriate for the government to arrest someone like this before asking the reason clearly."

Several yamen runners looked at Jiang Lige suspiciously and sneered.

"Young lady, before you meddle in other people's affairs, don't you consider your own status?"

Jiang Lige didn't bother to pay attention to these minions and asked Dali directly.

"Dali, what happened?"

Dali's eyes turned red, he spat and looked at the man in fancy clothes opposite him.

"He, he's a beast!"

Seeing that Dali didn't answer the question to the point, Songyue took over at the right time.

"Miss, Dali is right. They're the ones who are going too far! Just now, we ran into an old lady who came with her grandson to ask the boss for more time to pay her back. Not only did the boss refuse, he even stole the few coins the old lady had given to buy medicine for the child. Dali saw injustice and took action."

After hearing this, Jiang Lige noticed the old lady and child who were huddled aside.

"Grandma, is this true?"

Just as the old lady was about to speak, she was glared at by the bruised and battered steward opposite her. While she was hesitating, her little grandson next to her bravely spoke:

"That's right! They even pushed my grandma to the ground!"

The man's face darkened when he heard this, but he still refuted it with confidence.

"It is only natural to pay back debts!"

Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. The old lady can only bite the bullet and seek justice for herself.

"The old woman didn't say she wouldn't pay it back, but the price of three taels of silver has risen to six taels in just two months. We really can't come up with that much!"

Jiang Lige's beautiful eyes flashed when she heard this.

"Three taels of silver, and the interest has doubled in two months. Even the black market lenders aren't as ruthless as this gentleman! If this matter were reported to the government, who knows who would end up in jail!"

"It's a matter between us, so please don't meddle in other people's business!"

Seeing the situation was not good, the other party refuted fiercely and warned Jiang Lige in a low voice, "Our master is the cabinet tutor and a favorite of the emperor. If you offend our master for a servant, are you not afraid of losing your head?"

"Heh. A mere sixth-rank tutor actually dares to ask for someone's head. I'm really impressed."

Jiang Lige chuckled and said, then signaled Feng Quan with his eyes. Feng Quan understood and slowly took out the jade token of the Princess's Mansion and said slowly.

"Seeing the jade plaque is like seeing the eldest princess."