Senior Sister Is Leaving

For the next two days, Shen Jingchuan didn't leave the house. He either devoted himself to practicing martial arts in the west courtyard or chatted with Lin Qingyao, Bai Ruoli, and Yan Shuyao.

On the morning of the third day, after breakfast, Shen Jingchuan said to Yan Shuyao:

"Senior sister, the batch of watches you ordered has arrived."

Yan Shuyao looked up, somewhat surprised:

"It arrived so quickly?"

"Come on, I'll take you to see the goods." Shen Jingchuan led her towards the main hall in the backyard.

Upon entering the house, one sees four cardboard boxes prepared by Shen Jingchuan. Shen Jingchuan casually lifts the lid of the top cardboard box, revealing neatly arranged, exquisite brocade boxes nestled within shock-absorbing padding.

"Senior sister, should we open it and count the money? It's exactly one hundred yuan."

Yan Shuyao glanced at it and then shook her head with a smile:

"No need, junior brother. How could I not trust you? You didn't even count the deposit Spirit Stones. If I were to check them one by one, it would make me seem too stingy."

Shen Jingchuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, senior sister, the quantity is accurate. If it's missing, just come to me to make up the difference."

"I'll leave this batch of goods here with you for one day. I'll be heading back to Capital first thing tomorrow morning."

Shen Jingchuan was taken aback:

"So you're in such a hurry to leave? You finally get to come out, why not stay a few more days?"

"My father's health has never been very good, and I've been worried about him ever since I left home."

Yan Shuyao sighed softly, then her eyes crinkled into a smile:

"Besides, the Third Princess is also waiting for this shipment, and we can't keep such a distinguished guest waiting. I'll come see you again when I've settled back home. If you have time, you can also come to the Capital to see me."

"I'll definitely go," Shen Jingchuan immediately agreed.

Yan Shuyao's eyes sparkled, and she glanced at him with a captivating charm, a half-smile playing on her lips.

"That's a deal, you can't back out now."

Seeing that she was determined to leave, Shen Jingchuan said, "Senior Sister, come with me."

He led Yan Shuyao through the central garden and into the west courtyard. Four large four-wheeled carriages were parked in the open space in the courtyard. They were the same titanium alloy frame models that had been delivered to the Yan Household last time, with some improvements in the details, making them look more exquisite and grand.

"Senior sister, take this car on your way back," Shen Jingchuan said, pointing to the first car.

Yan Shuyao was stunned for a moment, then frowned and shook her head:

"Your Lineage sent another new carriage? I appreciate your kindness, junior brother, but the trouble caused by that carriage last time was barely over. How could I dare accept something so conspicuous again?"

Shen Jingchuan didn't rush to argue. He pulled her sleeve and led her to sit down at the stone table in the courtyard before asking:

"I didn't ask in detail last time, but you and the Third Princess are such good friends, why didn't she lend a hand when your brother was arrested?"

Yan Shuyao:

"The Third Princess appears to be of noble status, but in reality, her birth mother held a low rank and had little influence in the palace. Later, it was discovered that she possessed Spirit Roots, and she was sent to a cultivation sect to cultivate, which elevated her status."

Unfortunately, her cultivation level was stuck at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer for many years, and she could not advance any further, so she returned to the capital.

The most powerful person in the palace was the Third Prince, the legitimate son of the emperor. Apart from the Crown Prince, he was the most flamboyant and had always been at odds with the Third Princess.

Unfortunately, on the day my brother had his accident, the Third Princess happened to be at the market selling watches and wasn't in the capital at all. Fearing my brother would suffer in prison, and unable to wait for her return to handle the situation, the family proactively sent her a carriage, and that's how the matter was resolved."

After listening, Shen Jingchuan thought for a moment and said:

"The Zhou Household of Chang'an has already signed an agency agreement with me to sell these carriages. They also have shops in the Capital. Take these four carriages with you and hand them over to the Zhou Household when you arrive in Chang'an. I will write a letter to Zhou Tong and have them take them to their shops in the Capital for sale."

Once more people buy these cars in Beijing, they'll be commonplace and won't stand out anymore. I'll have the Zhou Household send one to you separately later; you can use it as usual.

"Don't worry on the road, the Zhenyuan Escort Agency will send people to accompany and escort these carriages to Chang'an."

Yan Shuyao pondered for a moment and felt that this method was indeed safe, as it would not cause her to owe favors for no reason, nor would it be as conspicuous as last time.

She asked again:

"Does the Zhou Household have enough influence in the capital? Selling such an expensive carriage won't be that easy."

"I think Master Zhou is a shrewd and considerate person, a man of great composure and skill in navigating social situations."

Shen Jingchuan said:

"Since he dared to take on this business, he must have his reasons. Whether it will work out or not, we'll see first. We can deal with any problems that arise later."

In the afternoon, Shen Jingchuan went straight to Zhenyuan Escort Agency.

Upon meeting Chief Escort Lin Weiyuan, he explained the situation in detail: First, Yan Shuyao was to depart for the Chang'an and handed over to the Zhou Household, who would then transport them to the Capital Zhou Household.

Lin Weiyuan agreed without hesitation, stroking his beard and smiling:

"This is all part of my job, and besides, you're my son-in-law. How could I possibly make a fuss over something like this for you? I'll have Lin Shan personally lead ten capable bodyguards on this trip."

Then he changed the subject and said:

"There's something I was actually thinking of discussing with you. Our carriage workshop has hired more people and expanded its workshop, so production has increased."

I originally planned to make a batch of ordinary four-wheeled carriages first and distribute them in Chang'an City to test the waters. Since I have a errand to run to the Capital this time, I might as well take a few more ordinary ones with me and go directly to the Capital to check out the market.

Ultimately, Chang'an was just a prefectural city, not comparable to the Capital high-ranking officials and nobles congregated, so its market was definitely better.

Shen Jingchuan nodded upon hearing this. "You've considered everything thoroughly, let's do it that way. You can decide the exact number to bring."