roccoschili Chapter 203: Getting This Beautiful Woman
Chapter 203: Getting This Beautiful Woman
Having made the decision, King Dingbei was not vague and convened a meeting of his subordinates in the palace early the next morning.
On that day, he sent his trusted aide with carefully selected loyal subordinates to Yangcheng in the southeast of the territory. It was adjacent to the sea and was the best place to extract sea salt.
Jin Chu, who was on standby at all times, finally waited for five days until she received the maidservants, old women and soldiers sent by King Dingbei himself to pick her up.
The future Crown Princess of Prince Dingbei's Mansion waited obediently for her marriage at her adoptive mother Gao's house, staying at home and not seeing outsiders for several months. Meanwhile, the real Jin Chu had already quietly arrived in Yangcheng with Gao Cheng, the eldest son of the Gao family, and the people from Prince Dingbei's Mansion.
At the beginning of May, a trend of edible white salt emerged in Yangcheng, a coastal border town in the southeast of the northern border.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, King Dingbei personally distributed this freshly baked white salt to a large number of his subordinates, and the military camp also began to consume this white salt.
The superior appearance, excellent taste, and relatively more affordable price have made white salt overwhelmingly surpass green salt.
A steady stream of merchants came to the northern border specifically to purchase this white salt. King Dingbei opened several shops specifically for the purpose of supplying white salt. The shops were bustling with people every day.
Time passed quickly and it was the end of July. The wedding of Prince Dingbei and his wife was not far away.
After breakfast that day, Jin Chu brought her sworn brother Gao Cheng and called a brief meeting with several managers from Yangcheng who were working with her to purify sea salt.
Except for Gao Cheng, the following managers were all people sent by the palace, so their trust was beyond doubt.
Jin Chu got straight to the point and said, "I called you all here today because I'm sure you can guess. My wedding to the prince is next month, so I can't stay here for long. I'll be leaving in a few days."
"Luckily, I've personally trained all of you. You've tried the steps for purifying our white salt many times, so you must have mastered them by now. I don't need to worry about you anymore."
The managers looked at each other, and first congratulated Jin Chu, then thanked him, and then spoke some respectful words.
Jin Chu accepted their blessings with a smile, then pointed to Gao Cheng beside him and said solemnly, "This senior official is no doubt familiar to all of you. Let's be frank. He's my sworn brother. I did have some selfish motives in bringing him here, but he's an upright man who works diligently, so he has the approval of the prince and the crown prince. It's not just me who's abusing my power for personal gain."
"The method of purifying white salt was originally invented by the young lady, and with the approval of the prince and the crown prince, it is only fitting that Master Gao learns this method. We dare not say anything against the young lady, let alone that she has abused her power for personal gain."
A smart manager quickly replied, and the others nodded repeatedly.
Seeing this, Jin Chu smiled. "I'm very pleased that you all think this way. We can be considered as master and disciple now. If you have any questions about salt production in the future, please feel free to come and discuss it with me."
"I will return to Youyun City tomorrow. The white salt of Yangcheng will still require your hard work in the future. As long as you all work together to control the quality of our white salt, with me here, the prince and the prince will not treat you and your families unfairly."
With this reassurance, the managers were obviously in high spirits, and their eyes were shining when they looked at Jin Chu.
"Don't worry, young lady. We will do our best and will not let you down!"
In early August, under the escort of the guards sent by King Dingbei, Jin Chu and Gao Cheng set out again on the journey back to Youyun City.
The carriage arrived at the Dingbei Palace first. As soon as they jumped off the carriage, Madam Zhao, one of Princess Du's confidants, led Liuyun and warmly took Jinchu's hand: "Miss Jin, you have worked hard on this journey. I see that although you have lost a little weight, you are in very good spirits. The prince and princess are always thinking about you!"
"Are you in good health lately, Mother Zhao? I see your legs and feet are very nimble, not inferior to Liuyun!" Jin Chu looked at Mother Zhao affectionately and joked with a smile.
"Oh, how can this old woman's legs and feet compare to Liuyun's? It's just that I'm happy to see the girl back, so my legs and feet are actually strong!"
The two of them exchanged greetings and headed towards Hanzhang Courtyard. Liuyun smiled and followed behind them.
Miss Jin was already very much loved by the prince. She first helped the prince start a liquor business, which solved the urgent problem of cotton clothes shortage for the soldiers in the army last winter.
After today's operation of purifying white salt, the Dingbei Palace made a lot of money. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is the female god of wealth in the north.
The prince and princess already had a good impression of her, and now that she has returned with such honor, her position as the Crown Prince's Consort of Dingbei Palace will be as solid as a rock!
Moreover, this status was earned by her own ability as an orphan girl. Who would dare to look down on her when she marries into the family in the future?
Thinking of Qingyin, her little sister who had been with her for many years, and her fantasies about the prince, Liuyun couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
I can only go back and persuade Qingyin more, so that she can give up that inappropriate thought as soon as possible.
In this harmonious atmosphere, Jin Chu also clearly felt the subtle change in the attitude of everyone in the mansion towards her.
It was no longer just a warm welcome because she was the future Crown Princess whom the Crown Prince liked, but it turned into envy and admiration for the future Crown Princess's abilities.
After entering Hanzhang Courtyard, one could see from afar that Prince Dingbei was sitting at the top of the table with his horse and sword in hand. Princess Du, who was standing beside him, immediately narrowed her eyes when she saw Jinchu.
Jin Chu stepped forward quickly and saluted the prince and princess.
"Hurry up and get up!" Princess Du waved at her impatiently, "Ajin, come to me quickly."
The room suddenly became quiet. Jin Chu's face turned slightly red as he walked towards Princess Du in small steps.
Mother Zhao, standing by, quickly added, "The wedding will be in ten days or so. The princess is so pleased with Miss Jin that she can't wait to become a mother-in-law!"
Princess Du burst out laughing: "Mom really understands my heart. Right now I really wish Ah Jin would marry me tomorrow and stay with me!"
Everyone in the room laughed along.
Prince Dingbei looked at Jinchu and smiled happily: "Jin girl, Yizhi has been busy in the army these days and can't come back. Fortunately, after you get married, you can see each other often."
"Your Highness, are you going to tease Ajin too?" Jin Chu blushed and said in a low voice.
After some pleasantries, Princess Du dismissed the servants and personally poured a cup of tea for Jin Chu. Jin Chu immediately showed an expression of being flattered and said repeatedly, "I don't deserve it."
"You deserve it. Not to mention the princess pouring you a cup of tea, even if I personally offer you a cup of tea, you deserve it."
Prince Dingbei stared at the girl in front of him, his eyes full of undisguised admiration. "Jin girl first developed white wine, which solved the army's urgent need for cotton clothes last winter. Now she has made another contribution by producing this purified white salt, which has made my Dingbei Palace a fortune. In just a few months, she has earned me as much money as the Northern Territory used to earn in three years. You are truly the little god of wealth of my Dingbei Palace!"
"If it weren't for the Prince's resoluteness and decisiveness in making this decision immediately, and their swift and resolute preparation of sufficient personnel, coupled with our Northern Territory's prime location on the sea in Yangcheng, Jinchu alone would never have been able to achieve this situation today. This is a blessing for the Dingbei Palace and the Northern Territory, and Jinchu dare not take any credit for it!"
"Good, good, good. Jin girl is really decisive and kind! It is a blessing for our Dingbei Palace that Yizhi has such a good wife!" King Dingbei stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction.