Chapter 193 - 192: Gloomy Expression
Hu Jing spoke in a relaxed tone, comforting Qi Younian, "There’s no need to worry, Elder, it isn’t anything serious, just some matters that aren’t suitable for outsiders to hear."
Qi Younian hastily responded, "Please speak, sir."
Those were his words, yet the expression on Qi Younian’s face remained solemn. All the attendants had been sent out by the Duke’s scholar to keep watch, so it certainly wasn’t a trivial matter, not something that a few words of comfort could dispel.
Hu Jing said, "After Lady Qi helped Sixth Master set up the dairy farm, if the draft cattle were involved in farming, then the large-scale breeding and raising of these animals wouldn’t be a small affair. Thus, when the news reached the capital, it caught the attention of several princes." As Hu Jing spoke, he glanced at Ye Xinyan, "It was around that time that Duke An’s Mansion learned of Lady Qi’s whereabouts."
The words "capital" and "princes" made Qi Younian’s heart tighten. He listened intently to Hu Jing, his heart uneasy. Now that even the distant figures like the princes were involved, this was the first time he was hearing about matters concerning the royal family directly from a senior figure.
"Elder might not be fully aware, but if the dairy farm were truly connected with agriculture all over the land, it would be a major issue. Hence, when Lady Qi approached Sixth Master for the partnership in the Dairy Products Store, Sixth Master agreed immediately, with joy. The purpose was to shift the princes’ focus to the Dairy Products Store and consider Sixth Master’s intention to run the dairy farm as a means of making silver," said Hu Jing.
Ye Xinyan looked outside the window with an indignant gaze. Damn it, was that considered agreeing with joy? At that time, Jinrong was extremely reluctant, even forcefully trying to take an eighty percent share! It was only after her utmost effort that the fellow grudgingly agreed to a thirty-seven percent share with immense reluctance.
Hu Jing was aware of the situation at the time, and seeing Ye Xinyan’s expression, he couldn’t help but smile inwardly. Sixth Master always had the ability to irritate people, yet he was actually quite forthright in dealing with others.