My Sister Insisted on Swapping Marriages, and I Became a Marchioness Instead

Chapter 736: Chapter 736: Two Fingers

Qin Yuan blinked her eyes and casually waved the round fan in her hand, smiling, ”Why is Mr. Songshan suddenly interested in my private business?”

Mr. Songshan couldn’t help but stretch his neck, his slender sharp eyes squinting slightly, combined with the white jade crown on top, he looked more and more like a solitary crane.

”You still want to hide it from me?

The Marquis already mentioned that you are sending Wang Zichuan and others to trade ginseng.

Can this really be your private business?

And now you can’t be honest, what’s the point of making such a fuss?”

Mr. Songshan couldn’t help but shake the little finger on his left hand.

The scars from the blood alliance there hadn’t completely healed yet.

Qin Yuan used the round fan to half-cover her face, exposing only her smiling eyes, as if trying to shield herself from Mr. Songshan’s sharp questioning.

”Isn’t it because I’m young and suddenly want to use a large sum of silver from the household, it’s inevitable to be questioned. It’s better to name it my private business to test the waters first.”

Mr. Songshan was somewhat disappointed by her reply, nodding, ”This can also be considered comprehensive.”

”What does sir think of these two trades?”

”I have traveled widely, hearing numerous strange tales. Madam is not someone without planning; insisting against opposition to venture into the pepper business must have a reason, perhaps even a dream-inspired heavenly hint.

I’ve met Dream Lady, Meng Niang, etc., mostly older women from alien clans, who could interpret dreams to predict matters. Moreover, I heard of Grandma Meng and Dream Lady in He Xi and West Sea, capable of deciphering divine will. Additionally, dream fairies from Dong Miao, and many more.” Qin Yuan laughed, ”Indeed, sir appears well-traveled and knowledgeable, unlike others who see my dream-inspired actions as absurd.”

Hong Ye clapped and laughed, ”I only know Madam must have a reason for dreaming, besides Madam’s cleverness from a young age, and calculated actions. Hence, upon hearing about pepper, I immediately took out my savings.

We, who are inexperienced, didn’t understand until sir explained, realizing it was for this reason.”

Cui Ming spat, ”You shamelessly boast about your petty savings. What’s said is the Old Madam is knowledgeable, instantly took out silver notes worth one thousand taels, even Nanny Rong contributed two hundred taels.”

Hong Ye laughed, ”Well, I have no money, the Old Madam doesn’t rely on this for wealth, I am different.”

Mr. Songshan asked, ”Has the pepper purchase started?”

”Gu the Seventeenth has begun buying in the State Mansions around the Capital City, later heading to more remote State Mansions for purchase.”

”What about Liaodong? Feiyun Pavilion hasn’t had the chance to scout the red ginseng business, madam suddenly sent Wang Zichuan and others for a major endeavor, is it also dream-inspired?”

Mr. Songshan’s sharp-eyed look cast over again.

Qin Yuan laughed, ”Sir’s jesting, the junior isn’t truly a Dream Lady, how could every dream be prophetic? Speaking of which, it’s thanks to Yelv Guza.

Yelv Guza spends lavishly, closely associates with the Eastern Palace and the Prince, not to mention bribing courtiers, all relying on gold and silver from his clan.

Both I and the Marquis intend to teach him a lesson, cutting off his financial source.

Did sir forget? We discussed purchasing red ginseng from Liaodong with the housekeepers, accountants, and sir.”

Mr. Songshan chuckled lightly, ”Never forgot, housekeepers, accountants felt it not secure; I proposed madam use her dowry store...” Yelv Guza might know this, angry enough that his braids nearly stood upright.”

Hong Ye couldn’t help but giggled.

Qin Yuan suddenly spoke seriously, ”Initially, junior merely wished to compete with the Yelv Clan for benefits, to prevent them from becoming Daxing’s future problem. Unexpectedly, this received ancestral endorsement.”

”Oh?” Mr. Songshan adjusted his posture, ”Eager to hear more.”

Even Hong Ye and Cui Ming nearby listened intently.

Qin Yuan spoke leisurely, ”Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, during the clan’s ancestral rites, junior drew the hexagram of Great Accumulation before the ancestral tablets; otherwise, junior wouldn’t dare propose this to the Marquis.

Initially, housekeepers and accountants were against ginseng business, sir also recommended juniors use separate individuals for management. However, after drawing this sign, junior felt assured and requested Wang Zichuan and others from the Marquis.”

”Great Accumulation?” Mr. Songshan’s expression fluctuated.

First surprised, then ecstatic, followed by realization.

Hong Ye and Cui Ming didn’t understand but dared not interrupt.

After half a tea’s time, Mr. Songshan sighed softly, ”Indeed, I chose correctly. With madam around, the Gu Family needn’t worry about thriving, the Marquis truly is a...”

He paused, then continued, ”The Marquis was correct, he truly is a blessed individual. As the saying goes, the blessed do not toil, the unblessed toil endlessly. With madam, regardless of future endeavors, this purse will never empty.”

Hong Ye quietly asked, ”I heard the hexagram of Great Accumulation is a minor auspicious symbol, which people’s hearts unite to achieve great force, capable of breaking gold. How does this relate to trading ginseng in Liaodong?”

Mr. Songshan stroked his beard, sighed, ”You girl, following your mistress yet learned nothing.

Above is the mountain, below is the heaven, symbolized by ’Mountain Heaven Great Accumulation’.”

Seeing Hong Ye’s puzzled face, Mr. Songshan lost interest in his discourse, quickly added, ”These aren’t explained easily, just speak of ginseng trading in Liaodong.

This Great Accumulation hexagram favors the northeast, which direction from Capital City naturally is Liaodong?

Trading ginseng from Liaodong fulfills Great Accumulation’s symbol of accumulating wealth.

This indicates trading ginseng in Liaodong not only profits but also remains secure, affirmed by the Gu Family ancestors. Understand?”

”Miss is truly remarkable.”

Though not fully comprehended, understood what needed understanding.

Hong Ye couldn’t help but cheer: ”Even the ancestors agree, they’re favoring our lady!”

She couldn’t resist mentioning others, such as the Second Miss, and the late Sixth Madam.

Fortunately, Cui Ming knew her temperament, promptly intervened.

”Look at you, really can’t handle two taels of oil. Forgetting yourself like this and shouted out Miss, luckily the Marquis isn’t here, if punished, you’d deserve it, madam couldn’t plead for you.”

Hong Ye quickly clamped her mouth shut.

Only her eyes rolling around.

Mr. Songshan laughed, ”Wonder who’ll oversee this business in the future, as Wang Zichuan and the Yelv Clan aren’t easy adversaries.”

Qin Yuan smiled, ”No worry, I have someone in mind, though currently recuperating, unable to move for a while.”

Mr. Songshan pondered briefly, recognized mention of Yelv Xianyong, laughed, ”Your plan indeed a bit ruthless.”

This pierced Yelv Clan’s heart.

If Wang Zichuan and Yelv Clan face off, it’s a fifty-fifty struggle, but introducing Yelv Xianyong complicates matters.

”What is this? I have a surefire strategy; regardless, this venture I must succeed,” Qin Yuan extended two fingers, lightly waved them at Mr. Songshan.

Mr. Songshan couldn’t fathom, inquired, ”What do you mean?”