Did Jia Qiang have any thoughts that she shouldn't have?

To say that you don't feel anything at all would be deceiving you.

Just talking about the beauty of appearance, Daiyu is underestimated. This girl is so smart, it is not an exaggeration to say that she is the most beautiful girl in the world.

Not only does he have picturesque eyebrows and starry eyes, he is talented and intelligent, but what is more rare is that he also has a kind and interesting heart as golden as gold.

Although Jia Qiang met countless women in her previous life, of course, it was through the Internet...

But he has never seen such a girl.

Jia Min's early death was one of the biggest pains in Daiyu's life.

But now it seems that it is not all bad.

At least Daiyu has not been tortured by the most stringent ethics of this era and still maintains a free heart.

Freedom, in this era, is as bright as the morning star!

Is there any etiquette in her upbringing?

Of course there is, there is no doubt about it.

During the relationship with Jia Qiang, even though notes were often passed around, the two never even touched their fingertips.

Keep at least one step away from each other when speaking.

There was never a trace of ambiguity in the verbal conversation or eye contact, it was always pure and pure, teasing and sarcastic...

Jia Qiang believes that this is the best education.

But up to this point, Daiyu did not deliberately create a gap between her and Jia Qiang in the depths of her heart and eyes just because he was a foreigner who was about to become an adult.

It seems that for her, as long as she is open-minded and can't see any inappropriate thoughts in Jia Qiang's eyes, then why should she be cautious and respectful?

If this was the case, she would fall into the inferior category, which she did not bother to do.

This is what Jia Qiang thinks is the most valuable thing about Daiyu besides her kindness.

However, even though he thought there was everything good about her and loved her, it would be nonsense to say that he really had any evil intentions.

No matter how outstanding Daiyu is, she is still just a little girl who has just entered the first grade of junior high school. Due to years of illness and weakness, her current stature cannot even be said to be in full bloom...

Jia Qiang is mentally older than she is, and she is not a pervert who "makes money with blood in three years, but the death penalty is not a loss", so how can she be so full of random thoughts?

For now, he only regards Daiyu as a girl next door who is full of spiritual beauty and extremely kind-hearted.

And he believes that it is actually the most comfortable to get along with each other like this now. If you are close, you will feel inferior, and if you are far, you will feel resentful.

So, it's best to let nature take its course.

…

"Master, there are people following you all the time."

After coming out of the Yanyuan Yamen, just after crossing the Wenjin Bridge on the Wen River, Li Jing, who was disguised as a man, whispered.

Hearing this, Jia Qiang frowned and looked back, and saw several people lowering their heads in a hurry, either looking at the sky or the ground, or asking street vendors for prices...

Li Jing said: "It's not just this time. Tietou and the others said that the first time they went out, they felt that no matter where they went, there were people following them."

Jia Qiang said in a deep voice: "Did you show any malice?"

Li Jing shook her head and said: "That's not true. But Tietou said that they inquired with the subordinates of the second master Lian of the Jia family. According to them, when the second master Lian went out, there were also many people behind him.

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As Jia Qiang walked forward slowly, she frowned and said, "These days, I forgot to ask, where is Jia Lian enjoying himself lately?"

Since entering the Yanyuan Yamen, he has not seen Jia Lian again. He only heard a few faint words that this second master Lian from the Duke's Palace in the capital was in a state of excitement in Yangzhou.

In short, like a fish in water.

Li Jing said with a smile: "Who knows? But Tietou is on good terms with the saltmen of the Yanyuan Yamen, and I have heard about it. The Jia family is really not a fuel-efficient lamp. There are so many boats on the Slender West Lake that are not enough for him.

As a wanderer, I seem to have met a prison lady in the Yangzhou government office these days... Sir, that person from the Jia family is really not afraid of meat and fish."

Jia Qiang sneered and said: "Young men from high families, are you okay? What's the fuss about? Ignore them, let's go shopping first."

As for the people following behind him, he probably had some idea.

Most of them were the eyes and ears of Yangzhou salt merchants.

As the highest-status government office in Yangzhou Prefecture, Yanyuan Yamen is also the most powerful government office even in the Jiangnan provinces. It is not surprising that people are watching every step of the operation.

In particular, Lin Ruhai suffered a serious illness and almost died. Although there are faint rumors that he has been revived, any news at the Yanyuan Yamen is still the most important thing for Yangzhou salt merchants.

But as long as no one dared to have any evil intentions, Jia Qiang thought there was no need to pay too much attention.

…

The journey along the way has been quite eye-opening.

The streets are bustling with wells and merchants, and the business is booming.

There are nearly a hundred shops in Luchenhang, Youmi Shop, Fresh Fish Shop, Baxian Shop, Melon and Fruit Shop, and Bamboo and Wood Shop. The sounds of hawking, bargaining, praise, and quarrels are all heard, and they outline a prosperous age.

The scene comes.

Of course, this scene only appeared in Yangzhou, the most prosperous place in the world.

With a hundred thousand guan tied around his waist, he rode a crane down to Yangzhou.

This place has been rich since ancient times, so it is not representative.

Poverty still accounts for most of the journey from the canal south.

"Master, this is the ice room."

When passing by a small but luxurious shop, Li Jing reminded Jia Qiang.

Jia Qiang looked around and saw that there was indeed a plaque hanging on the lintel of the shop here, with the four characters "Feng's Ice Room" written on it.

Even the patterns and colors on the carvings beside the door are actually carved in the shape of ice flowers.

He was a little unbelievable, although he knew from his previous life that although Yangzhou was south of the Huaihe River, it snowed almost every year.

It's just that the cold in the south is different from that in the north. Although the weather in the south can drop below zero in winter, the rivers rarely freeze, let alone create layers of ice several feet thick, which icemen cut and store.

Even if there is ice in the south, it will be difficult to survive.

Li Jing smiled and said, "I also asked about it a while ago. It is said that in winter, they transport clean water to the mountains to freeze overnight. After it freezes into solid ice, they dig deep cellars in the forest below the mountain to hide it.

In this way, if you take ten points, you will always get four points in the end. However, because it costs a lot of money, the ice in the ice room cannot be used by ordinary people with a wealthy family. The ice in the ice room is five feet square (about one hundred kilograms)

) costs five taels of silver, but here in Yangzhou it costs fifteen taels! No one can afford it except those rich merchants. However, because there are too many rich merchants in Yangzhou, although the price of ice in the ice room is high,

On the contrary, the supply exceeds the demand. And by this time, almost half of the ice storage has been used, and the demand has not decreased, so the price is even higher."

Jia Qiang was curious and asked: "The weather in Yangzhou is cool at the moment and it is the most comfortable time of the year. How come they use a lot of ice? Do the salt merchants use ice to get salt?"

Li Jing smiled and said: "That's not true. In addition to doing some flower work on the ice to satisfy the family's appetite, there is also ice wine to use at the banquet. It is said that the Yangzhou salt merchants are too rich to eat wine other than Dayan's.

It needs to be warm, but Western red wine needs to be drunk iced to taste best. They are fond of banquets, so they use a lot of ice. What's more, when someone dies, the body also needs to be kept iced to prevent it from rotting. Rich people,

The longer the storage time is, the more ice will be used. Therefore, the business of this ice room is very good! Even if you give money, you can only sell a limited amount of ice. Only that much in one day, and it will be gone if it is sold out.

Already.

But firstly, too much capital is required, and secondly, manpower, material resources and connections must be in place. Therefore, the ice room business in Yangzhou has always been in the hands of two prominent Yangzhou families. The first is the Feng family. The Feng family has served as Yangzhou government officials for generations.

Fang Jingcheng is in charge of military affairs, strengthening the people, military examinations, public security and other matters. The second is the Xu family, who has been in charge of Fang Jingcheng of the Yamen of Yangzhou Prefecture for the past three generations, responsible for household registration management, taxation and grain payment, famine relief and other matters."

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "It's only been a few days, but you can find out clearly." After that, he looked up at the door of the ice room, nodded slightly, and continued walking along the street.

Li Jing followed and said proudly: "What do I do?" But she explained with a smile: "It's not my fault. The leader of the Yangzhou Humen Escort Agency, Mr. Xin Wu, is an old friend of my father's.

It would be easier to get the news if he went to visit with his name. If he hadn't known that my father couldn't get in at the Yanyuan Yamen, he would have brought Comrade Lu Lin from Yangzhou to visit him long ago."

Jia Qiang unexpectedly smiled and said: "You mean, is your father still the boss of Green Forest? How many people can join him when he gives the order?"

Li Jing twitched the corner of her mouth and said angrily: "If anyone hears these words, they will laugh out loud."

Jia Qiang raised her eyebrows and said, "Laughing at me?"

Li Jing shook her head and said: "You are laughing at me, the Jinsha Gang! My father has a certain reputation, but it is because he has met so many people from north to south over the years. These people also come to the capital. After they arrive in the capital, they always encounter difficulties.

Yes, my father helps whenever he can, and even if he can't help, he doesn't let anyone leave empty-handed. He often solves people's problems, which is why he has left a bad name in the world. But as my father once said, the world is actually nothing more.

It’s just a way of making a living. It’s okay to support each other and promote each other’s reputation. As for giving an order and having the heroes respond, how is that possible..."

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "It's good to be able to find out this information. Otherwise, if we want to open a road in Yangzhou, it will take some time."

Li Jing suppressed her smile and said softly: "Are you still planning to sell the seeds? Just like selling the dyeing prescriptions, to the Feng family and the Xu family?"

Jia Qiang chuckled and said: "The capital city is deep in water, and there are giants and high-ranking people behind any business. Although we are not afraid, it is not worth offending them just to make some money. But this is Yangzhou, and the atmosphere is much more open. Although

Various profitable industries have long been monopolized by prominent families, and it is difficult for ordinary people to get ahead. But for us, there is no such problem."

Li Jing smiled and said: "Then are we going to do it ourselves this time? With Aunt Lin's father here, we are not afraid of anyone!"

Jia Qiang shook her head and said: "If you keep the recipe for making ice well, it will be a huge profit business. The further south you go, the greater the profit, but it will also attract more attention. It would be okay if your great-uncle is based in Yangzhou, but

He will return to Beijing next spring at the latest, and in official circles people have always been in a hurry. Without my aunt and father-in-law, our business will not last long. Therefore, we still cooperate with others, but we just don’t sell money. But in the end,
To be continued...