After the separation, the family had a lot of fish and meat every day, and the best was furious

"This is Master Dou Lian's A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains. It's genuine. The brushstrokes in this painting cannot be mistaken."

There is no scholar who does not want to obtain a painting by Master Dou Lian. Master Dou has passed away, and no one else will ever create such a painting.

Moreover, in Shen Qingzhou's mind, the value of this painting is far more than eight hundred taels.

"Hehe... If this is fake, then Lord Zhang will lose all his face. What do you think, Shen Qingzhou, do you want to buy it?"

Han Yian could question the character of the Zhang family, but he never doubted that their family would make a fake as a prize.

"This painting is authentic. How did you get it?"

According to Han Yian's reputation in the capital, the Zhang family would not have given her such a painting for nothing. It must not have been easy for the two of them to get the painting out of the Zhang family safely.

"This painting is a prize. Lin Ting and I can get it with just a flick of our fingers."

Han Yian said confidently that people who didn’t know would really think that there were no capable people at the flower viewing banquet.

However, Shen Qingzhou probably knew in his heart that this painting was hard-earned.

"I'll buy this painting. How much silver are you two planning to sell it for?"

Han Yian touched his chin. It was easy to say what others said, but the buyer became Shen Qingzhou, and Lin Ting still had half of the painting, so it would not be easy to raise the price casually.

"Eight hundred taels. If you have any objections, you can ask Lin Ting to bargain for a lower price."

Shen Qingzhou turned to look at Lin Ting. Han Yian had asked the question very well.

"Miss..."

Lin Ting: "Eight hundred taels is the basic price of this painting. The price cannot be reduced by a cent. Even if we are husband and wife, we must settle the bill clearly."

Eight hundred taels are enough for a month's food and fodder for Bian Cheng's army. This amount of silver is neither too much nor too little, just right.

"My lady is right. You can sell such a good painting for more than this anywhere else."

Shen Qingzhou liked this painting very much and turned to Butler Zhou.

"Butler Zhou, go to my cabinet and get the banknotes for Miss Han."

"Yes! Master."

Shen Qingzhou happily showed Lin Ting the "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" painting. This painting was of great collection value.

At this time, Butler Zhou also handed eight hundred taels of silver notes to Han Yian. Han Yian counted the silver notes in his hand in disbelief.

She earned so much money just by going in and out of Zhang's house today. Following Lin Ting, she can make money quickly.

"Lin Ting, I'll use this money to buy food and fodder. With this food and fodder, I thank you on behalf of my father and the army in the border town."

Lin Ting: "Bai Lu, take Miss Han with you to buy. We can buy the most food and fodder at the lowest price."

Bai Lu leaned forward and said, "Yes, ma'am."

Han Yian pulled Bai Lu out of the door, leaving only Shen Qingzhou and Lin Ting in the living room.

"My dear, Master Dou's Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains actually ended up in my hands. This is incredible."

Lin Ting knew that giving this painting to Shen Qingzhou would definitely please him.

"It just so happened that I went to a party unintentionally and got my hands on the painting you like. It wasn't a wasted trip."

Shen Qingzhou liked the painting, but he was more worried about the relationship between Lin Ting and the virtuous concubine, the Seventh Prince.

With Han Yian around, he couldn't ask too much, but now he can talk it out.

"Madam, did the Zhang family and the Seventh Prince give you any trouble today?"

Lin Ting said calmly, "I've made it clear to the Seventh Prince today. I'm afraid they won't come looking for me again, but I can't guarantee they won't make things difficult for you."

These days, Shen Qingzhou has figured out some relationships in the capital, and he has also been in contact with Cui Taihe and Lord Yu.

In addition, he will be going to the Imperial College soon, and the Seventh Prince will not be stupid enough to interfere in the imperial examination. This concerns national affairs and will definitely anger the emperor.

As long as he wants to sit on the throne of the Eastern Palace, he cannot disobey the emperor.

"My dear, I won't be a burden to you. Just go ahead and do what you want. I have my own way."

Shen Qingzhou pulled Lin Ting into the study. He sorted out the information in the basement of the Tea Language Building and made a relationship map, which allowed Lin Ting to understand the situation in the capital at a glance.

"Madam, these days in the Tea House, I made this map. Who is related to whom, and who is controlled by whom in the official documents of the capital, are all clearly shown in this map."

Shen Qingzhou is meticulous and careful in his work. This picture is simple and easy to understand, and all the characters are clearly visible.

"This, this is too detailed. The Sun family appears to be neutral, but Sun Chengwang was bribed by the Zhang family a few days ago. He is actually working for the Seventh Prince."

Lin Ting pointed at the routes on the relationship map, each one had a reason and basis.

There is also Wen Lengyan who I met at the banquet today. His husband's family, the Pei family, is also secretly the Seventh Prince and the Concubine's people.

This picture is divided into three factions: one is the officials who support the seventh prince, one is the officials who support the second prince, and the other is neutral.

Lin Ting kept these people in mind and had a rough idea of ​​what they were like.

"My lady, with this map, you will be able to do business in the capital with ease. Sun Chengwang has been acting a little strangely lately.

Wan Weiran's people are keeping an eye on it. If anything happens, I'll notify you immediately."

With the map given by Shen Qingzhou, Lin Ting was able to move easily among these nobles.

"Well, I'll take this picture. Go to the Imperial College tomorrow and do well in the palace examination. I'll take care of the things outside."

Lin Ting spent the entire night studying this picture. She wanted to remember all these people.

……

After a few days!

Lin Ting put aside the seventh prince's affairs and called housekeeper Zhou early in the morning.

"Butler Zhou, it's March now. How are the pepper seedlings growing in Zhuangzi in the capital?"

Steward Zhou needs to manage the affairs of the mansion, as well as the affairs of the farm and the servants on the farm.

"Madam, the farm has been fertilized and pepper seeds have been sown ten days ago. As per your instructions, we need to grow more seedlings at the farm in the capital so that we can give them away."

Chili peppers and corn are in short supply. If there are any farms to transfer, she will buy some more and grow these two crops.

"You must report to me at any time about the affairs of the manor. When I am free, I will go to the manor to check it out."

After Lin Ting read the account book and records handed over by Butler Zhou, he closed them up and returned them to him, then called Xiaoman in.

Xiaoman held a tray in both hands, on which were several different account books.

"Madam, this is the account of the garment workshop. After we submitted our samples, the imperial court has already received 30% of the money. We have almost hired the embroiderers, so we can start mass production."

Lin Ting looked at the account books, which included the purchase of materials and some details of the workshop renovation.

The Liu family's garment workshop has everything it needs, and Xiaoman and his men just need to do some minor repairs.

"Very good, my sister is about to give birth, so we should pay more attention to these things and not let her have any worries.

When we make a profit, I will give you a bonus every month. Just follow me and work hard."

After receiving Lin Ting's approval, Xiaoman felt a great sense of accomplishment. Moreover, when Lin heard that he would return their indentures to them one day, they were full of motivation.