Chapter 758: Chapter 757: Sacrificing Half of the Family Fortune to Make a Living
To give up half of the Jin family’s wealth just for the lives of you and your sister?
Such grandeur, such willingness to let go.
"Is what Young Master Jin speaks of rely a few jewelry stores?" Ah Jiu said disdainfully, "rely a few shops, even if they were as nurous as the Auspicious Pavilion, they still wouldn’t catch this young master’s eye."
Jin Yu revealed a bitter smile and said, "Ninth Master’s magnanimity is indeed beyond comparison, and Jin Yu wouldn’t dare present such lowly things before the master. If the Auspicious Pavilion is not enough, what about adding a silver mine?"
Even Ah Jiu, usually so composed, slightly changed his expression upon hearing the words ’silver mine,’ and quickly looked at Jin Yu. His face soon returned to its usual calm, "Young Master Jin really knows how to hide his capabilities, and indeed is willing to part with them."
"Eldest Young Master!" Uncle Wang exclaid in shock.
Jin Yu waved a hand and shakily stood up, looking at Uncle Wang, who had watched him grow up, and said, "Uncle Wang, if my life is gone, what use do I have for that silver mine? Wouldn’t it just end up benefiting Lady Yao and her son? In that case, I would rather give it away for free than let them succeed."
Uncle Wang’s nose tingled with emotion, and he turned his head away.
Jin Yu began to untie a brocade pouch from his waist, taking out a jade pendant and handing it to Ah Jiu with both hands, "Ninth Master, this is the token. The silver mine is located in a mountain behind a village with the Lin surna, in the Changan Royal Family Fortress."
Wufu, recovering from his shock, looked at Ah Jiu and then at Jin Yu, "Jin Yu, you do not have to go to such lengths. We might not be able to protect everyone on this boat, but you and Miss Jin, we can always keep safe. Don’t you think so, Ah Jiu?"
Jin Yu smiled and said, "Wufu, I’ll keep your kindness in mind. But while we owe you for your kindness, my sister and I have no reason to let others sacrifice their lives for us. This silver mine shall be regarded as a gesture of sincerity to Ninth Master. If we manage to escape danger, additional offerings will also be delivered to the master afterward."
Wufu sighed.
Ah Jiu gestured for Yuan Ye to take the jade pendant, and for so reason, Jin Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
If it is accepted, it’s a good sign, indicating a ray of hope.
As for family wealth? Money and possessions are external; if half is lost, I can earn it back, but if life is lost, it’s gone forever!
"I admire Young Master Jin’s courage; with that being said, I will not stand on ceremony," Ah Jiu finally spoke, looking at Uncle Wang, "How many people are aboard this ship, and how many capable guards do you have?"
With things having co so far, Uncle Wang held back no further comnt, for life was the most important, and said, "Replying to Ninth Master, we have twenty-one guards, and there are a total of twenty other servants and maids."
"With only these people, you dare to escort such a large dowry ship?" Wufu looked at Jin Yu as if he were foolish.
Jin Yu gave a wry smile, "I thought that when we reached the docks, we could perhaps hire so additional protection like an ard escort during the land journey."
"You really do think big," Wufu’s mouth twitched, "Let’s not even talk far ahead, just this ’Gobi Beach,’ how could you be so sure that giving them silver will let you pass unimpeded? What if these bandits double-cross you? What then?"
"I’ve been shortsighted," Jin Yu admitted.
Ah Jiu was already pondering how to deal with the situation and said, "Young Master Jin, if you are thinking of giving up the entire dowry on this ship..."
Imdiately grasping his aning, Jin Yu responded, "I can give up a silver mine to the master, so why would I care about a re dowry? Life is what’s most important, isn’t it?" He paused before adding, "If, by any chance – I an if – the master fails to see us through, just ensure that my sister An Ran can safely retreat!"
The implication in his words was that he was willing to give up his own life too!
Hearing this, warmth spread through Ah Jiu’s eyes; at least he was a reliable brother.
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