Transmigrated Little Farm Girl Bringing Great Fortune

A nanny named Gong has arrived in the capital.

She was a governess sent by the matriarch of the Qi family.

It is said that he used to work in the palace.

He was ostensibly a professor to Jiang San, but in reality, he was controlling Qi Xiaoniang's words and actions.

Qi Caiwei brought a lot of gold, silver and valuables with her when she came to Jiangzhou.

Later, upon learning that she had been left in Jiangzhou, she clashed with Jiang Yunze, developed a grudge, and brought a large dowry with her.

Although Jiang Yunze was annoyed, he did not stop it out of consideration for his reputation.

Daqing Chongwen.

Scholars often look down on each other, and most of them are self-righteous and aloof.

Yet they desperately wanted to prove their financial strength.

Whether from humble backgrounds or prominent families, they all lavishly prepared dowries for their daughters to demonstrate their wealth and to show their daughters' status in their husbands' families.

Although husband and wife are one, a husband of high moral character will usually not use his wife's dowry for the sake of his reputation.

However, some wives and concubines, out of consideration for their husbands, would voluntarily contribute their own dowries to supplement the household income and give them to their married sisters-in-law and daughters.

Some wives used their dowry to donate to temples and provide relief to disaster victims, but the good reputation they gained belonged to their husbands' families.

The husband's family also greatly appreciated this behavior.

However, it is extremely rare to find a noble concubine like Qi Caiwei who also brought a large dowry.

Jiang Yunze considered himself to be of noble character and was naturally ashamed to ask for dowries from his wives and concubines.

However, if Qi Caiwei wanted to gain her husband's love, establish herself in her husband's family, show off her status as a noblewoman, and compete with the legal wife, she would inevitably have to use her dowry to subsidize her husband's family.

Even if she is left in Jiangzhou, she cannot lose her status as a secondary wife.

Socializing and entertaining guests is also unavoidable.

These are just small, low-class banquets, mostly for those trying to curry favor with their husbands or manage their families.

Many gifts were also sent to the homes of powerful and influential people in Wuyi Lane.

Only two houses across the street were not accepted.

The mansion wasn't considered large in the capital, but it was one of the best in Jiangzhou.

One of them belongs to the Cui family.

The owner of the house was unknown, but it always gave off a very dangerous vibe.

It is said that gifts should not be accepted when the host is not present.

Most of the ladies of high status accepted the gifts and returned them in return.

However, he never showed his face; he was either up in the mountains worshipping Buddha or ill. What's worse, he actually arranged for his concubine to entertain her...

Therefore, she could not be content with staying in one place.

She wants to become the principal wife and matriarch.

Although she looked down on the title of the wife of a minor official in the Ministry of Rites, it was still the official wife.

She became his legal wife.

Only then will Pei'er and Jin'er have a chance to rise in the world.

Only then could she openly and legitimately associate with powerful and influential women.

The husband, concerned about his reputation, refused to divorce his wife.

Then she asked Lu to take the initiative to divorce.

Yipinju.

Qi Caiwei sat by the window.

Looking downstairs, people were gradually entering Yipinju, and there were even people lingering outside, wanting to enter Yipinju, but seeing that it was already full, they were reluctant to leave.

She suddenly became interested in visiting Yipinju, but was told that anyone who dined at Yipinju, regardless of who they were, was not allowed to dine there.

All reservations must be made three days in advance.

She waited for three days and spent a lot of money to finally get a window seat.

The private rooms on the top floor are said to be a gathering place for local dignitaries.

No one may go upstairs without an invitation from the host family to host a banquet.

Qi Caiwei felt aggrieved, all because her husband's official rank was too low, which caused her to suffer such humiliation and forced her to show her face in public and share a room with commoners.

Jiang Zijin wore a veiled hat and refused to take it off even after taking her seat.

She was born into a noble family, a woman of high birth; how could she allow others to see her beauty?

Mei Gu and Granny Gong stood on either side of them.

The presence of Granny Gong made her very uncomfortable.

She had never seen this nanny with her maternal grandfather's legal wife, but her maternal grandfather said that she was someone from his legal grandmother's side and that she and her mother should treat her with respect.

Granny Gong was exceptionally strict with her, and what she taught and instructed was no different from how the concubines in the palace were trained. No one could escape her watchful eye.

Before she entered the palace in her previous life, her maternal grandfather also hired a palace nanny to teach her temporarily, and the teaching was pretty much the same.

Unmarried women were not allowed to show their faces in public at will; their words and actions had to be dignified and graceful, so as not to bring shame to their family or their fathers and brothers; and they had to follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues...

But there were some things that she found unbearable.

The concept of the wife being superior to the concubine, the legitimate wife being superior to the illegitimate wife, and the concubine being inferior to the legitimate wife.

Concubines and their illegitimate children must perform a grand ceremony when paying respects to the mistress or the legitimate son and daughter...

Concubines are of lowly status, and so are noble concubines.

Qi Caiwei and Jiang Zijin were furious with her, but they didn't dare to chase her away.

When Manager Jin heard that it was Madam Jiang who had invited him, he almost thought it was Lu Qingyao.

On second thought, Lu Dongjia never used her husband's surname when she went out to do business, so it wasn't her.

That could only be that concubine who caused such a stir.

Qi Caiwei and her daughter wore veils, and Manager Jin pretended not to know their identities.

"May I ask what business you have with me, sir?"

Mei Gu spoke up, "My lady wishes to do business with the shopkeeper. Could we find a quiet place?"

Manager Jin pondered for a moment, then said, "Please come with me!"

They were led to a private room.

Qi Caiwei cut to the chase: "Shopkeeper, could you please bring out your boss? I need to discuss this deal with him in person."

Manager Jin smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, "Our boss is not in Jiangzhou. If there is anything you need to discuss, you can speak with me, and I will certainly inform our boss."

Qi Caiwei took a small sip of tea.

She glanced around the room; it was full of her maids and servants, all of whom were her trusted confidantes.

Except for Granny Gong.

It wasn't anything shameful, and I didn't intend to hide it from her.

Granny Gong watched coldly from the sidelines.

Qi Caiwei looked at Manager Jin, "Alright, if you can make the decision, it's the same as telling you..."

Manager Jin then sat down, ready to hear what she had to say.

"Manager Jin, do all the bamboo shoots and mushrooms at your Yipinju restaurant come from Qingshi Town?"

"Yes, it does indeed come from Qing Shi Town." This is no secret.

"For the same bamboo shoots and mushrooms, I'm willing to offer five to ten coins less per pound than the price Lu offers you. Are you willing to forgo Lu's company and cooperate with me?"

Although it's only five coins less per catty, the amount adds up over the years and becomes quite substantial.

Merchants are driven by profit; she didn't believe this man wouldn't be tempted.

Manager Jin was stunned for a moment; he was indeed somewhat tempted.

He sighed, "But Yipinju has been cooperating with Master Lu for a long time, and it's not good to break our promise like this!"

Qi Caiwei didn't believe that no one would be tempted by profit; it must be because the profit wasn't enough.

"Bamboo shoots are cheap at six coins, and mushrooms are cheap at ten coins each. What do you say?"

Mei felt that there was too much going on, but she didn't want to interrupt.

Jiang Zijin felt it was just a few coins, and she knew her mother's financial situation, so it wasn't a big deal.

As long as we can take away the Lu family's business, it's worth it even if we don't make a profit, as long as we don't lose money.

Qi Caiwei was about to lower her price again when Jiang Zijin stopped her, as the man had not yet agreed.

She clearly saw the smile in Manager Jin's eyes; she was tempted!

"Manager Jin, you may consider it for three days. We will come back in three days."

The little girl's voice was childish, but her words were very composed.

"Seven days. This is a serious matter, and I must inform the master." Manager Jin thought for a moment and gave seven days.

This matter needs to be reported to the employer, but given the employer's temperament, he will definitely refuse outright.

Why not take advantage of money that's practically handed to you?