The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 230 I'm afraid it will bring disaster to the Marquis's Mansion

Jiang Suining lowered his head slightly and said, "What does the lady want to ask?"

"Ms. Jiang, I heard that the ice in your shop is very cheap, only half of the original price. I would like to ask, where does this ice come from?"

"This..." Jiang Suining frowned, looking embarrassed, "Madam, please forgive me, I cannot tell you this method."

Qin looked at Jiang Suining, thought for a moment, and then said, "It is indeed a bit rude of me to discuss business secrets. Let me ask you another question. Are you willing to sell the method in Miss Jiang's hand?"

Jiang Suining raised his head, "What do you mean, Madam?"

"This lady wants to make a deal with Miss Jiang and buy the method in your hand." Qin looked at Jiang Suining intently.

According to the current situation, the stockpiled ice cannot be sold. The Marquis' Mansion will definitely suffer heavy losses this time, and they must find a way to make up for the loss.

As for the method that Jiang Suining had to get ice, no matter what it was, as long as there was a steady supply of ice with extremely low cost, it would be equivalent to a steady supply of money. This was the best way to make up for the deficit, and it was also another reason why he invited Jiang Suining here today.

Facing Qin's gaze, Jiang Suining understood what she was thinking and spoke calmly, "Suining is a little curious and would like to ask, if I agree, how much money will the lady give?"

"Miss Jiang, rest assured. I just want a piece of the pie, not to buy it out. Miss Jiang can still make money by selling ice in the future, so as for the money... at most five thousand taels."

Jiang Suining really couldn't help laughing.

Five thousand taels?

This is no different from getting something for nothing.

Although she knew that Qin couldn't come up with too much money right now, the offer was still beyond Jiang Suining's expectations.

"Madam, you should know that this price is really unacceptable."

Qin knew what was going on, but her expression turned cold.

"Miss Jiang, you should think about it carefully first. Although it is difficult to prove that you deliberately designed this incident, you cannot completely get rid of the suspicion. Han Nian'an is stupid. Under your provocation, it is not impossible for her to buy a large amount of ice. And the crime of designing the Marquis' Mansion..."

Qin looked at Jiang Suining dimly and was silent for a while before continuing to speak.

"I think Miss Jiang is unwilling to take this responsibility!"

She knew that using this matter to threaten Jiang Suining was a bit too much, but now the account of the Marquis' Mansion was empty, and several shops had been sold. If there was no large sum of money coming in within a short period of time, she was afraid that even the cash flow would be a problem.

Fortunately, Jiang Suining is just the daughter of a merchant. Even if she uses her status as a marquis to put pressure on others, she is not afraid that the other party will really cause trouble.

Seeing that Jiang Suining just looked at her without saying anything, Qin said again.

"Ms. Jiang, although you are a woman, I think you must have heard that a man who knows the current situation is a hero. No matter what the truth is, the Marquis' Mansion is indeed a burden because of you. If you want yourself and the entire Jiang family to be safe, you must show some sincerity."

Jiang Suining nodded, without showing any displeasure at the threat.

"Sui Ning understands what the Madam means. Before I came here, I didn't know that the Marquisate actually bought so much ice. I think this time the loss was heavy. It's not easy for the Madam to talk to me in a friendly way here."

Hearing Jiang Suining's words, Qin felt a little more satisfied.

He is indeed a man who knows the times and I was not wrong about Jiang Suining.

"Miss Jiang, if that's the case, then the method you just mentioned..."

"Although I understand you, Madam, I am really sorry that I cannot pass this method on to you." Jiang Suining interrupted Qin.

The latter's eyes darkened and he squinted before speaking.

"Miss Jiang, I just praised you for knowing the current situation."

If the situation in the mansion was not so troublesome now, I would not have lowered my face to do such a thing of plundering, but now that I have asked for it, I must get this method!

"Madam, I don't mean to make things difficult for you. If you had spoken up yesterday, there might have been room for negotiation. But if I were to leave this method to you today, I'm afraid it would bring disaster to the Changning Marquis's Mansion."

Qin frowned, "What do you mean by that?"

Jiang Suining looked directly into Qin's eyes and said calmly, "This method is very profitable, and Suining doesn't dare to monopolize it. So yesterday, I asked Lord Shen from the Hanlin Academy to report it on my behalf, expressing my willingness to hand this method over to the court. I think the current emperor has already known about it by now."

Qin was stunned, "Are you serious?"

"Sui Ning dare not lie."

Every husband is not guilty, and he is guilty of his crime.

I can make so much ice without making any noise. I wonder how many people are jealous of me.

The Jiang family is a merchant family. To be honest, they have no power or influence in this imperial city, so it is impossible for them to maintain this method.

So after meeting Han Nian'an yesterday, she knew that Qin would definitely want to see her, and would most likely ask her for the method to make ice.

Qin looked at Jiang Suining suspiciously, but the other party didn't look like he was lying.

But such a method is simply a treasure trove. Is Jiang Suining really willing to give it up like this?

Or maybe Jiang Suining just didn't want to hand over the method to me, so he made up such an excuse on purpose, trying to scare me with the emperor, thinking that at most he could hand over the method to him after he left today.

After all, doing the imperial court a favor is much more cost-effective than the mere five thousand taels that one gives.

Qin looked suspicious, "Miss Jiang, you should know that if you make up stories in the name of the court or even the current emperor, you will be charged with a crime if it is discovered."

"Sui Ning naturally knows." Jiang Sui Ning looked at Qin helplessly, "The majesty of the royal family cannot be violated. It is precisely because of this that we cannot hand the method over to the eldest lady. Otherwise, if the emperor knew that the Changning Marquis' Mansion had intercepted it, I am afraid it would bring disaster to the Marquis' Mansion."

Qin's eyebrows were almost twisted together. If Jiang Suining was telling the truth, then the Marquisate could not use this method. But if she was lying...

Qin was unwilling to give up and wanted to continue testing the waters.

At this moment, a servant walked in quickly from outside the mansion gate.

"Madam, Mr. Shen from the Hanlin Academy is here."

"Shen Yanxi?"

"Yes, ma'am."

"We in the Changning Marquisate have never had any dealings with him. What is he doing here?" Qin said as she looked at Jiang Suining.

Could it be that he is here to help Jiang Suining cover up his lie?

The servant quickly said, "Madam, Lord Shen said he was ordered by the Emperor to come and look for Miss Jiang!"