Confucius businesswoman: proud of the world

Chapter 39
Kong Linglong lowered her head, covered her cheeks with a round fan in her hand, and asked Kong Wei calmly, with the attitude of a lady from a noble family: "What's the idea of ​​the third uncle, you just talk about it, you don't have to be secretive."

Although Kong Wei didn't see Kong Linglong's smile, for some reason he already felt a little uncomfortable. Thinking of Kong Yaoguang's entrustment, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continued: "Brother Kong San is very familiar with the passage of water channels. Familiar, because he used to lead caravans along the coast in the early years, and he knew which places were suitable for hiding cargo ships, so Brother Kong San asked himself in the letter, hoping to take his brothers to search along the waterway, maybe... say If you don’t make sure, you can find the salt ship hidden by those water scorpions.”

Kong Linglong's fingers slowly twirled the patterns on the round fan, she didn't say anything, but Kong Wei just felt awkward for no reason.

After a while, Kong Linglong looked at Kong Wei with clear eyes: "Originally, this matter has nothing to do with third uncle, but third uncle has such a heart. Naturally, it is for the sake of my Kong family's business."

What he said was neither soft nor hard, but when Kong Linglong called Kong Yaoguang earlier, Kong Yaoguang said arrogantly that the salt road was not his business, and it was inconvenient to give Kong Linglong any advice.Now he wants to go out to look for a salt ship again, and he should bring his own people along. People on the outside will appreciate that Kong Yaoguang really put his heart and soul out for the Kong family.

Kong Wei's face was hot, and for a moment he was annoyed that Kong Yaoguang had withdrawn himself to be a hot potato, so he could only bury his head and said insincerely: "Young master is right."

Kong Linglong looked at Kong Wei, "Just tell Third Uncle when you go back, and I'm sure."

Kong Wei was slightly startled, and when he met Kong Linglong's eyes, his heart suddenly moved slightly, and then he bowed deeply: "Yes, I will inform Uncle Kong right now, thank you for your trust."

Kong Linglong didn't say anything, and ordered someone to see off the guests after she finished speaking.

When Kong Wei came out of Kong Zhai, he was blown by the cold wind and instantly felt sober.

To be sure, it's just two words that are light and fluffy, but those who meddle in the salt tunnel, if they still know good or bad, they should understand the weight of these two words.

If before talking about Yandao, he still had contempt for this young master, but now, he doesn't think so.

Even from Kong Linglong's unmoving face, Kong Wei seemed to feel that she already knew everything, but she was just saving face for these sidekicks.

Kong Yaoguang sat at home and waited, not daring to rest in the middle of the night. When he finally heard Kong Wei's reply, his face turned cold, and he immediately flicked his sleeves, and coldly ordered: "Get the boat ready to go to the waterway immediately!"

Kong Wei can think of everything, but Kong Yaoguang needless to say, Kong Linglong agreed so easily, it is obvious that he is not afraid of deceit, if in normal times Kong Yaoguang would definitely not give in, he would rather drag the salt ship to death than let Kong Linglong wish.

But now, the top priority is to get the government to stop, even if Kong Yaoguang doesn't want to, he can only take this step.

More than a dozen men set off overnight, and when the sun rose in the sky, Uncle Kong Sanshu had already sent his men to report to Kong Linglong, and the salt ship was found.

Nine salt ships were docked in a hidden dock, the cargo on them was intact and there was no loss at all.

This was simply great news, but there was no trace of joy on Kong Linglong's face.

Not to mention Kong Yaoguang.

How could he accept the meticulous planning and the empty ending of fetching water from a bamboo basket in exchange for being forced by a yellow-haired girl to settle for the next best thing.

Kong Linglong was not happy, because if the salt ship was found so smoothly, it would be a foregone conclusion that Kong Yaoguang planned behind it.

Only Kong Yaoguang knew where the salt ship was hidden, so he was able to find it overnight.

This third uncle, who was supposed to be a relative, turned into an enemy.

Kong Yaoguang sat in the hall and sneered: "No one has ever made Kong Yaoguang so ashamed. Kong Linglong is just a puppet of the Kong family taught by Kong Kong Temple, and he is also worthy to deal with me."

Kong Wei was still trembling, and looked up at Kong Yaoguang: "Third brother, in my opinion, being a young master is really not easy to bully. She did this this time to force you to hand over the salt boat. Yesterday, third brother Your actions have already verified that the salt ship is in your hands. It is even more impossible for Kong Linglong to trust the third brother now."

Kong Linglong did not object to letting Kong Yaoguang "find" the salt ship, but whether she could find it or not, she would be invincible. If she found it, everything must be planned by Kong Yaoguang. Pushed to the end of the road, he will also confess the mastermind behind the scenes.This little girl, although she is young, has an old mind.

Even if she is just an orphan left by the Confucian direct lineage, she cannot be underestimated.

There was hatred and madness in Kong Yaoguang's eyes, nine salt boats worth nearly 9 taels of silver were handed over to Kong Linglong again, but he still had to swallow his anger and be manipulated by a girl.

Kong Yaoguang slowly clenched his cuffs: "Kong Wei, don't worry, this is not over, it's far from over."

……

No matter what Kong Yaoguang thought, the salt boat was lost and recovered. Kong Linglong, as the head of the family, volunteered to donate 1000 taels of gold to the county governments of the two places.

The two county magistrates not only made money, but also gained face, and they expressed their sincerity to the new Confucian master.

Therefore, the matter of sending troops to be stationed in the waterway all the year round was also settled logically. Mr. Wang in Xianyang, with his heart, made a favor with the water, posted a notice in the county announcing the matter of the waterway, and specially stated that it was the Kong family. With kindness in his heart, he contributed to this matter.

Although Kong Linglong's name is not mentioned, isn't Kong Linglong the head of the Kong family's decision?
Therefore, Ms. Kong Linglong's sagacity and virtue are more and more popular in Xianyang.

Liu Liangyue almost gritted her silver teeth angrily, and ran to Mrs. Liu and cried hard, why, why she could be praised for everything Kong Linglong did, why was she beautiful, smart and decisive, and Such a little boy is willing to follow her...

Liu Liangyue cried even harder, Mrs. Liu couldn't persuade her, she simply scolded: "You are so promising! A dignified young lady from a noble family is compared with a humble merchant woman. She is Kong Linglong who is said to be No matter how good she is, she can't change her lowly background! In the future, she won't have the qualifications to enter the palace! You, you got a good background for nothing, and how many shady women out there envy you, but you still So dissatisfied!"

A high-level flower banquet means that one cannot marry a high-level family and cannot go to high-level banquets.

Being scolded by Mrs. Liu seemed to wake Liu Liangyue up.With sleepy eyes, she looked at Mrs. Liu, knowing that what Mrs. Liu said was reasonable, Kong Linglong would not be able to change her background in this life, but Liu Liangyue had a pimple in her heart.

Liu Liangyue thought, it's not impossible for Kong Linglong to change her background, but she gave up voluntarily, Kong Linglong, she would rather be a business girl than marry into Liu's family, and marry her brother who everyone praises!
Liu Liangyue tightened her handkerchief suddenly, and when Liu Shao came back, she would tell him how a merchant woman looked down on him!How would that proud brother feel?

……

Inside Kong's house.Su Ye came over with a jug of wine, looked at Kong Linglong in the courtyard, "You don't seem to need congratulations."

Kong Linglong put down the account book in her hand: "Ten boats of salt have recovered nine boats, and the ones that were lost are still lost." Liu Asi's boatload of salt could not and could not be returned, and with the money spent this time, it was considered a loss. A losing trade.

Su Ye sat across from her: "What are you going to do with the water you caught in Yecheng?"

Kong Linglong's eyes lighted faintly: "I have already sent a message to Mr. Li, asking him to find a reason to release him."

Su Ye smiled, staring at her face: "Being a human being leaves a thread, you handled it rightly."

Those people are not good people after all. Now that most of the salt boats have been recovered, it is not worth it to fight against them for the only remaining boat. It is easy to tear your face, but these gangsters will find you someday One trouble is hard to guard against.

There was also a little bit of worry, but Suye didn't say it out loud. After all, Kong Linglong was still a woman, and she should be more worried about her own safety than a man.

"There is one thing I didn't ask you." Kong Linglong glanced at Su Ye lightly, "Did you go to the restaurant that day?"

Suye was stunned for a moment, then smiled in his eyes: "You know everything?"

Kong Linglong looked at him: "Why do you say those words in public, making people misunderstand that you are a married woman with a bright face?"

The smile on the corner of Su Ye's mouth deepened: "What can they do if they misunderstand me? If they want to explain one by one, wouldn't I never be able to explain it all?"

This person always avoids the most important things and ignores the most important ones. Naturally, he doesn't need to explain one by one, but there is really no need...to deliberately lead others to misunderstand.

Kong Linglong looked at the perfect smiling face on the other side, and looked away, "It's your business, you can do whatever you want with it, it's up to you."

She had the entire Kong family under her control, so she no longer had the energy to spare. Even if she had, the relationship between her and Su Ye was not suitable for this kind of in-depth understanding.

Kong Linglong got up and left the gazebo, but she didn't see Suye behind her who had been watching her.

Both are smart people who know how to keep a safe distance, but sometimes they are smart and can't control their hearts.

A pigeon landed in Su Ye's hand, he glanced at it casually, took the letter paper from the pigeon's foot, and opened it to look.

A shady smile appeared on his face, and then he dipped the letterhead into the wine jug he brought, but it was a pity that a jug of good wine became muddy like this.

Kong Linglong went back to her room, and looked at Yu'er thoughtfully: "Have you brought all of Mr. Suye's expenses?"

Yu'er had been ordered by Kong Linglong earlier, and now she hurried over, but was a little hesitant: "This servant quietly went to find the girl in Mr. Suye's yard today, and said that Mr. Suye came into Kong's house, and all the expenses were paid by himself. Money, including food and clothing, has never been provided by the Kong family."

(End of this chapter)