Reborn to be replaced, remarried to the royal palace to raise children and train husband

Gu Qinlan glanced at him and said earnestly, "People who only resort to force and don't know how to use wisdom can only be regarded as rude. Although the Zheng family has soldiers for generations, which one of them is an uneducated warrior? If you don't study the art of war and learn how to deploy troops, how can you command the army to fight?"

"If your ambition is just to become an ordinary soldier who can only wield a sword and charge into battle, then it really doesn't matter whether you continue your studies or not. But if you aspire to shoulder the responsibility of the Zheng family and inherit the family's glory, then you must calm down, study hard, and become an outstanding general with both wisdom and courage."

Zheng Fenghui hesitated for a long time, and finally raised his head and said firmly: "I remember your words, but I don't want to stay here. I am eager to return to Jindu City and continue my academic journey."

Gu Qinlan raised her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of unyielding meaning: "However, it seems that the school in the city no longer opens its doors to you."

Zheng Fenghui responded: "I will find a solution on my own. But before that, I need you to agree to one condition."

A hint of curiosity flashed across Gu Qinlan's eyes: "What are the conditions?"

Zheng Fenghui approached quietly and whispered: "If I can solve the problem of admission independently, then you must persuade Luo Feng to accept me as a disciple."

Gu Qinlan was slightly surprised: "You want to learn martial arts from Luo Feng?"

Zheng Fenghui nodded firmly: "I wanted to learn from my father, but he was too busy. Luo Feng is my father's nephew, and his martial arts skills are definitely better than the martial arts masters we hired. Only by following a true master can I learn the essence."

Gu Qinlan chuckled and said, "You do have a unique vision, but I can't guarantee it. Luo Feng is not from our family. If he is unwilling to accept you as his disciple, even your father may be powerless to change the situation."

Zheng Fenghui frowned, looking worried.

Gu Qinlan comforted her, "But I will try my best to fight for you."

Since Zheng Fenghui decided not to stay in Bianliang anymore, Gu Qinlan planned to set off back to Jindu the next day.

However, there was a sudden heavy rain that night.

The rain poured down, and the streets in the city quickly filled with water. If the houses were not built on higher ground, they would probably be submerged.

The situation became increasingly serious. The innkeeper and his waiters stayed downstairs, not daring to slack off for fear that the rain would flood back into the house.

Gu Qinlan also couldn't fall asleep. There were two leaks in the room where she lived, one of which happened to be above the bed.

She was awakened by the sound of leaking rain.

Hongye went downstairs to borrow two basins from the shopkeeper to collect water, and took the opportunity to request to change rooms.

The shopkeeper said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, young lady, we really don't have any vacancies. I'll ask the waiter to move the bed a little further away. Can your wife bear with it for a while?"

Hongye was a little dissatisfied: "What's the point of just moving the bed? How can we sleep well with the constant leaking noise? How can there be a leaking room in such a big inn like yours?"

The shopkeeper's face was filled with worry. "I'm so sorry. How about this? We won't charge your wife for her room. What do you think?"

Hongye couldn't make the decision and could only go upstairs to report to Gu Qinlan.

Gu Qinlan did not blame the store owner and accepted the offer of waiving the rent.

Since she couldn't sleep well, she didn't want to sleep anymore.

Because an important business opportunity suddenly flashed through her mind.

She remembered that there would be a month of heavy rain in July this year, which caused the canal to burst its banks, flooding large tracts of farmland, and causing grain prices to soar the following year. Brown rice, which originally cost three cents per pound, actually rose to ten cents!

Her business opportunity has arrived!

The next morning, Gu Qinlan immediately invited Jiang Wenyuan.

She looked out the window at the still heavy rain and said to Jiang Wenyuan, "Uncle, I would like to invite you to go to Lingnan."

"Go to Lingnan?" Jiang Wenyuan frowned in confusion, not understanding why his niece suddenly wanted him to go to that distant place.

Gu Qinlan said: "Uncle, I would like to invite you to do a business in Lingnan. Are you willing to take a risk?"

Jiang Wenyuan's eyes flickered, and he was obviously tempted by the deal. However, going to such a far place was not a trivial matter after all, so he was still a little hesitant.

Gu Qinlan smiled gently: "Uncle, there will be a heavy rain that will last for a month in July this year, causing food prices to soar. I have a business opportunity and I want to seize this opportunity with you."

Jiang Wenyuan smiled bitterly and said, "For this business, you want me to go so far away, is it really okay?"

Gu Qinlan's eyes flashed with cunning: "Of course, uncle, this business is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, don't miss it."

Jiang Wenyuan pondered for a moment, and finally agreed to Gu Qinlan's proposal and decided to take a risk.

Gu Qinlan chuckled, with a cunning look in her eyes: "Uncle will use his life as a share, and I will provide the money and uncle will do the work. We will share the profits in a 40:60 ratio, you get 40% and I get 60%. What do you think of this proposal, uncle?"

Jiang Wenyuan refused without hesitation: "How can this be possible? I am just an individual contributor, how can I be qualified to share 40% of the profits? Can't you really find a reliable manager to take care of these affairs? Wouldn't it be better if all the profits belong to you alone?"

Gu Qinlan had expected his reaction, so she slowly said, "Uncle, don't be too quick to deny it. Let me tell you in detail. The mountains in Lingnan are high and the roads are long. I don't know how many difficulties and obstacles you will encounter along the way. Uncle traveled a lot when he was young, and the world he has seen is definitely not comparable to that of an ordinary steward."

"Besides, my uncle is most familiar with the customs and practices of Lingnan. If you were to take charge, not only would you be able to avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble, but you would also be able to purchase the best goods at the most favorable price. The cost savings would far outweigh the 40% profit."

"The Prince Duan's Mansion does have a few stewards who are capable of handling important tasks, but your uncle is well aware of their greed for money. If you let them go, I'm afraid the silver they embezzle will be more than 40% of the profit. Can your uncle bear to be deceived by those cunning servants?"

These words left Jiang Wenyuan speechless.

He had been exiled in Lingnan for many years and was familiar with the local customs and practices there, and could even speak the local dialect fluently. The people of Lingnan were xenophobic and united, and it was not easy for outsiders to gain a foothold in Lingnan. Even if they wanted to use money to open the way, it would be difficult to succeed without connections.

During these years in Lingnan, he not only accumulated extensive personal connections, but also managed a lot of resources. It can be said that he was indeed the best candidate to do business in Lingnan.

"Forty percent profit is indeed a bit too much. Your money is not easily earned. I can only accept 20% at most."

If he said he would only take 10%, Gu Qinlan would definitely not agree. Although 20% profit was a bit of a bargain, it was also reasonable.

Gu Qinlan pondered for a moment and said, "Then let's take 30%. Uncle, please don't argue with me anymore. For this business, we will split the profit 30% to 70%, which can be regarded as your niece's support to your family. When your uncle has sufficient funds, we will formally cooperate. Uncle, just this time, just follow my instructions."

Fearing that he would refuse again, Gu Qinlan played the emotional card.