Jiu Zhang Ji: The Daily Life of the Reborn Daughter

Chapter 165 Murong Mo

In the No. 1 box on the second floor of the Jiade Auction House, sitting in the main seat were Emperor Yong'an Yu Linghuan and Imperial Concubine Yun Fei, who came incognito, and accompanying them were Qiao Lili and Yu Jingyan.

This auction house has existed in the capital for many years. The shopkeeper is a middle-aged man of medium build, chubby, and kind-looking when he smiles, like Maitreya Buddha. His family background is unknown and his origins are a mystery. Even the royal family does not know the details of this auction house.

Because the items being auctioned today are really different from usual ones, the auction house's auctioneer was not used. The person presiding over the auction today is a heavyweight figure, Murong Mo.

Murong Mo had previously accepted a secret mission from Emperor Yong'an and had been away from Beijing for more than a year. He had just returned to Beijing and had taken on this extremely challenging task.

In her previous life, Qiao Lili had only heard of Murong Mo but had never seen him. This autumn in her previous life, she had already married into the Bai Mansion and was trapped in that cage. The few times she went out of the mansion was to find famous doctors for Bai Junzhe.

At that time, he and Lou Xinyue must have been laughing at her in their hearts. They were together all day and night, but she was trying every possible way to cure his hidden illness.

Ah, it was the moment when she wanted to go back to the past and slap herself in the face. However, she now thought less and less about her past life, and less and less about that couple. Since her brother returned to the capital, she had never been to the manor outside the capital. She had left everything there, including the people lurking in Broom Lane, to her brother.

The past life is gone. Now that she has been reborn, she must break away from the memories of her past life. She cannot let hatred blind her eyes and turn her into a mere avenger. She must live this life well and cherish the people she loves and the people who love her in this life.

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Murong Mo had no knowledge of shipping and did not know much about Ganjiang River. He received a letter from Emperor Yong'an before he completed his previous mission, so on his way back to Beijing, he made a detour to the Ganjiang River basin and conducted a detailed survey from the upper reaches to the lower reaches, which took more than a month.

Before this auction, Murong Mo, Qiao Lili and Yu Jingyan held several meetings in the emperor's study. It must be said that he made sufficient preparations for this auction. This is exactly why Emperor Yong'an took a fancy to him. He is absolutely serious and reliable in his work.

Murong Mo had met Yu Jingyan several times before, but they were only greetings. He had only heard of the Sixth Prince's personal abilities but had never seen them in person. However, when he walked down the Gan River, he saw that the once arid western part had been relieved by the construction of reservoirs, and that the downstream area, which had been plagued by floods for years, had become a land of fish and rice. He also saw the sluice gates built by Yu Jingyan on the Gan River, and he admired the Sixth Prince's talent and courage from the bottom of his heart.

If Murong Mo truly understood Emperor Yong'an's preference for Yu Jingyan through the preparations for this auction, and was particularly impressed by his status as the crown prince, then the conversation of the future Sixth Prince's Consort Qiao Lili surprised Murong Mo. When did such a talented and beautiful woman appear in the capital?

Many of Qiao Lili's views were refreshing and impressive to him. They even gave him an idea that, regardless of the Sixth Prince himself, the talent of the Sixth Prince's wife alone was enough to make the Emperor absolutely inclined towards the choice of the Crown Prince.

In addition to the issue of the auction of the Ganjiang route, Emperor Yong'an also asked Qiao Lili to explain to Murong Mo the issue of the same tax for merchants. If nothing unexpected happens, Murong Mo will be the right-hand man of the two men after they take power, so more communication is needed.

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There are currently three routes in Ganjiang, two for cargo and one for passenger transport.

Murong Mo appeared, and dozens of hand-painted pictures of Ganjiang were lined up. Murong Mo began to explain them one by one. The third princess Yu Xinyao, who was in the third floor's box, was completely stunned. She hadn't seen Murong Mo for more than a year. She knew that he had returned to Beijing recently, but she had never had the chance to see him.

In more than a year, the bright and handsome Mr. Murong, the handsome and outstanding top scholar, has shed his youthful immaturity and replaced it with an unparalleled demeanor that allows him to command the country and make decisions.

She shouldn't have been here today. She knew that today's auction was led by the Sixth Prince Yu Jingyan and Qiao Lili. She had a deep hatred for these two and didn't want to come to support them.

Moreover, the eldest prince was imprisoned, his maternal grandfather's family was exterminated, and his mother was in tears every day. She had been hiding for a long time, not wanting to face her mother's sadness. She felt upset when she thought of her mother trying hard to speak but unable to, with a hideous look on her face. However, today, the senior palace maid beside her mother told her that her mother was ill, and she thought about going to the palace to see her today.

She also wanted to establish an image of a loyal and filial princess in front of her father. Little did she know that Emperor Yong'an had long seen through her daughter, who was ruthless, unfaithful, stupid and vicious, just like her brother, the eldest prince. The reason why he did not punish her was because she had not yet crossed his bottom line.

However, before leaving, she received a piece of news that Murong Mo would appear at China Guardian Auctions, the largest auction house in Beijing, to lead the auction of Ganjiang Shipping.

Her feet almost didn't obey her commands and she was about to walk towards the China Guardian Auction House. However, she had already been ordered to enter the palace, so what should she do?

At this time, a group of male favorites gathered at the door to see her out of the house. Almost everyone heard the news. At this time, Su Xi, who was standing in the front, jumped on Yu Xinyao's carriage and said, "Your Highness, I have never been to Jiade Auction House. Please take me to see the world."

"I heard that many wealthy businessmen from inside and outside the capital are coming to participate in this auction. I really want to go and see it. Besides, if the princess doesn't go to such a grand event, it will be a disgrace to Jiade Auction House."

"You are a princess. How can you be absent from this unprecedented auction? If you don't go, I'm afraid you will be blamed."

It has to be said that there is a reason why Su Xi is favored by the third princess Yu Xinyao. She can judge the situation and guess her master's thoughts. She can imagine that Yu Xinyao really wants to go to the auction at this moment, but she just lacks a step.

He was originally going to the palace to visit his sick mother, but suddenly he didn't go and went to the auction house instead. He was always worried that it would get out and people would criticize him. The hat of being unfilial was much more serious than being a playboy.

It is not uncommon for a princess to keep a lover. It has existed in every dynasty. People may despise and look down on it, but due to their status in ancient times, they turned a blind eye and let it go. However, if it is unfilial, it will stir up a hornet's nest of the censors, and then the memorials impeaching her will come like snowflakes, and the details will be enough to strip her naked.

Filial piety is the last fig leaf that maintains her dignity and must never be revealed.

"But I miss my mother so much." Yu Xinyao said pretentiously.

Su Xi had already climbed onto the carriage and said condescendingly, "If Her Majesty knew that you didn't support the auction for her sake, which affected the prosperity of the country, she would definitely feel sad for having implicated His Highness. You wouldn't want to see Her Majesty feel sad for you, right?"

Yu Xinyao sighed in embarrassment: "My mother is already very sad, and I really can't bear to let her feel uneasy anymore. In this case, I will go to Jiade Auction House first, and then visit my mother later. I will bring the good news to her first. She will definitely be very happy to hear it, and maybe her illness will be cured."