Red Mansion(30)

Without waiting for Mrs. Wang to come, Aunt Xue took Xue Baochai to Rongxi Hall. Mrs. Wang felt happy, what she gave was better than what she asked for.

"Now my sister has finally recovered." Aunt Xue said hurriedly after sitting down.

Mrs. Wang nodded slightly, then shook her head, "Although she looks happy now, who knows how difficult it is inside. I haven't seen my empress in the palace for these years, so I don't know what's going on. Now that I have been blessed by the Holy Spirit, I can only hope that

I hope life will be easier in the future. Those of us outside, if we can help the queen, we are just trying to make a fool of ourselves."

"Sister, what you said is very true." Aunt Xue smiled, stuffed a box over, and said: "Now that we live in this mansion, it is also a blessing to be blessed by the queen. This is fifty thousand taels of silver. Sister accepts

If you do it, you can do your best to the empress."

Mrs. Wang looked at the box on the table and smiled politely. In fact, she was still a little dissatisfied. "Everyone is so polite. The Lin family just said a few days ago that they would pack the stones in the garden, and my sister is giving them away again."

The money has arrived, not to mention the Shi family and the Zhen family. My brother also sent money. It has alarmed so many relatives, which makes us feel bad."

"We are all members of the same family, so what's there to feel sorry for? It's just that we have the money to contribute and the ability to contribute." Aunt Xue couldn't tell that this sister was dissatisfied. She listed the relatives one by one, and she was the one who had the least power.

Because of their reputation as rich, they may pay more than others, but they definitely can’t match the Lin family. But can I say that the Lin family is trying to take advantage of it? No. As long as the family’s property remains in Jinling, it cannot offend the Lin family.

In this Jiangnan, there is no place that the Lin family can't reach. If others move their fingers, their own muscles and bones will be broken. Who can be provoked and who cannot be provoked. She has been a merchant's wife for so many years, how can she not understand?

This is so powerful, so I just pretend to be confused.

Xue Baochai held the stove and sat quietly. It seemed that she had no idea what the two of them were talking about. No wonder Miss Baochai was well-educated.

When Wang Xifeng came, she saw Aunt Xue and Xue Baochai who were present, and glanced at the box on the table, and had an idea. However, based on her understanding of these two aunts, she was afraid that the cashier was dissatisfied and gave the money to

People are unwilling to accept it.

"I don't think my aunt is here." Wang Xifeng showed a somewhat exaggerated smile and sat over. "Madam, please give me a cup of tea. It's really a tiring job."

Mrs. Wang smiled and said to Aunt Xue: "Look, she is a mother now, but she still has the same monkey temperament." This was called Jin Chuan's tea.

When Wang Xifeng touched the teacup and it was warm, she praised, "This girl is so considerate." After saying that, she said: "Now that work has started, the money is being spent like water. Madam, I'm here to get the money again.

."

"Why, it's only been a few days, and you've already paid eighty thousand taels of silver." Mrs. Wang was really shocked.

"You don't know." Wang Xifeng counted on her fingers, "Including our house, several families are building gardens. Our queen is a noble concubine, so we can't have lower standards than that noble person. Once good materials come to the city,

, several people gathered around and started a frantic robbery. The one with the highest price got it. Our second master also relied on the connections of the Lin family to go through the back door with the shopkeeper, asking him to keep the good ones for us first, even if he paid for an extra layer.

Money is also more cost-effective than bidding with outsiders. A few days ago, a boatload of Taihu stones arrived. Good guy, we almost got into a fight over it on the pier. My wife asked someone to find out. They bid on the spot. A family flower

After paying 23,000 taels, we picked first. There was still competition for the remaining ones. In the end, Zhou Guiren’s family bought them with 12,000 taels. Our second master felt sorry for the money and didn’t even grab it. We just made an agreement with others.

, the next boat will be worth tens of millions of dollars to keep for our family. It is safer to put down a deposit immediately. We have agreed, 20,000 taels of silver, but let’s pick first. Don’t worry, the quality will be the same."

"Amitabha." Aunt Xue chanted directly to the Buddha, "This is really the price of cabbage sold for jade."

Xue Baochai felt hot. She knew about business matters, so she quickly asked: "Whose business is this?"

Wang Xifeng said in her heart, can I tell you this? She smiled and said: "I think that if the preparations are so complete, I am afraid that the news of the marriage will be announced early."

There are very few families like this. They are not the emperor's relatives, but the emperor's confidants. Therefore, this business is not something they can get involved in.

When Mrs. Wang heard this, she realized that there was such a reason. She pushed the silver in front of Wang Xifeng and said, "This is fifty thousand taels. You can use it first."

"Fifty thousand taels." Wang Xifeng looked troubled and said, "Madam, this money may not be enough to make waves."

"I know this well." Mrs. Wang sighed and said, "It's just a shameless talk to my relatives."

The two discussed the matter, and Aunt Xue took Xue Baochai to leave.

When Wang Xifeng saw the mother and daughter leaving, she said, "Madam, please give me 30,000 taels first, and I will keep the rest. I won't need it for the time being."

Mrs. Wang was stunned for a moment, and then she understood. What Wang Xifeng just said was for Aunt Xue.

"You are also haunted in front of me. Let me tell you, that stone can't be so expensive." Mrs. Wang said angrily.

"I don't dare to tell lies. There are many people watching, and there is no lie." Wang Xifeng whispered: "But doesn't the Taihu Stone come from the south? There is nothing in the south that the Lin family can't reach. Give it to us

The price is the cost price, plus freight at most. Just this amount, I don’t know how much money I will save. In the future, I will use goods from the south more often, and the savings are not a small amount." Wang Xifeng said with a smile,

"Compared like this, my aunt is a bit stingy."

Mrs. Wang nodded, "That's the truth." It's hard for her niece to change her temper. She couldn't afford to be greedy after seeing the money, so she immediately returned it to herself. Ordinarily, if she didn't retreat, she would have no way of knowing. This is two things.

Ten thousand taels of silver. She had tampered with the accounts, but she couldn't get away with twenty thousand taels of silver. At first, she suspected that the money was used too quickly, but now she has given up on this idea and can only rest assured and let Lian Er and his wife handle it.

Wang Xifeng also felt sorry for the 20,000 taels of silver that had slipped away, but thinking that the steady flow of money would prevent future troubles and prevent others from noticing the problems, it was still necessary to show them in a timely manner.

These days, she has a soft hand in collecting money. Not counting what Lian Er took outside, she herself has collected more than 20,000 taels. Lin Yutong keeps it all.

Jia Lian came back and handed Wang Xifeng another five hundred taels of silver: "This is something you can get your hands on these days. Keep it."

Wang Xifeng smiled on her face, wishing she could scratch this guy's paw. No one knew better than herself how much money he had collected. It was at least three to four thousand taels, but he actually gave her five hundred taels to send her away. But she thought of doing it herself

He couldn't notice the matter, so he chuckled and handed the money to Ping'er: "You keep it. We have been busy for so many days, and finally we have gained something. But even if it can't be put into our pockets, in the second

It’s the same thing, too.”

Jia Lian paused and said with a smile: "I really can't hide anything from you." Then he took out another five hundred taels and said, "Except for this, I only have two or three hundred taels left with me. This man goes out to do business.

How can I do it with some money?"

Wang Xifeng took it with a smile, handed it to Ping'er, and said: "I was thinking, this time we can earn a bit, and then quietly buy some property. It will be convenient for us to spend money. Now we are the only ones,

But you have to think about your children and grandchildren in the future."

Jia Lian didn't know if Wang Xifeng's words were true or if he was here to coax money. However, he nodded in agreement. He thought to himself that she had to fool the old ladies and madams in the house, so it would be better to give her a separate layer.

He was quiet and said: "Don't worry, I will keep the money for you. The money will not stay with me overnight, so it's settled."

Things outside could be hidden from Lin Daiyu, but not from Lin Yuyang.

He came to Lin Yutong after school and asked: "Sister, you have something to hide from me. How much money do you get from this business?"

Lin Yutong smiled and said, "I know I can't hide it from you." Then he told the matter in a low voice.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yuyang frowned and said, "Sister, how can I be so smart all my life and so confused for a moment? With such a huge profit, there are many discerning people. There are so many powerful people in this capital, and no one can cause trouble."

Lin Yutong was stunned and suddenly broke into a cold sweat. He was frivolous. Now is the era of imperial power. Lin Ruhai has been serving as the salt inspector for so many years, which has made many people jealous. But now in this business, after all, most of the goods are

He came from Jiangnan. What would happen if Lin Ruhai was really charged with competing with the people for profit?

The more I thought about it, the more scared I became. "You're right, I just didn't think well. Now I have to either spread the money or give up the business."

Lin Yuyang pondered for a long time and asked: "How much has my sister earned recently?"

Lin Yutong stretched out two fingers. Lin Yuyang was stunned, "Two hundred thousand...it's only been a few days."

Lin Yutong also felt a little tired, "Not counting what was given to Wang Xifeng, and the change I received from 30,000 yuan."

Lin Yuyang stood up and said: "Sister, bring the two hundred thousand, I'll go back."

"What to do?" Lin Yutong asked.

"Look for Jing Haibo and go to the palace to ask for an audience with the emperor. We can only earn this money for this person." Lin Yuyang whispered: "Sister, don't be reluctant to part with it."

Lin Yutong's eyes lit up. This was a good opportunity to show his loyalty. Not only could he throw away the hot potato on his hand, but he could also regain his goodwill. So he didn't hesitate: "Spending money can buy both peace and a future."

Is there anything I can’t bear to part with?”

So he entered the house and took out the box from the space, "A total of two hundred thousand taels. If you have any more in the future, I will give them away."

Lin Yuyang nodded, "Sister, please wait with peace of mind."

But he said that Lin Yuyang took the money box and went directly to Jinghaibo Mansion. Ever since Lin Ruhai escaped from the mud in Yangzhou, Lin Yuyang and Wen Tianfang moved much more diligently. Although they came here late this time, they

No one in the house was surprised.

"Why are you here at this hour?" Wen Tianfang said with a smile, "You haven't eaten yet."

Lin Yuyang smiled bitterly and said, "I have something to ask my uncle for advice."

"Oh!" Wen Tianfang said with a smile: "You really have become the one who doesn't come to my house for anything."

Lin Yuyang put the box in his arms on the table, smiled sheepishly, and then briefly explained the matter to Wen Tianfang in a low voice.

Wen Tianfang raised his eyebrows and said, "I'm just curious, how did your sister know that she wanted to save the bride? I didn't know this beforehand."

Lin Yuyang sighed and said, "It's a coincidence. This was originally done to earn money from the Jia family."

"Can the Jia family build a garden?" Wen Tianfang couldn't help but ask.

"Don't you know, the housekeeper of the Jia family has a garden in his house? Although Rongguo Mansion is large, it is the Wuxun House. When it was first built, it was spacious, but it is not as refined as it is nowadays.

None of them match. Moreover, the Jia family is quite complicated. The second wife of the housekeeper must also have a clear eye in order to transfer the money from the public house to her private treasury. No matter whether the Jia family repairs or not, there is a way to make their family happy.

It was repaired. Who knew, it was just a coincidence. The second mistress was just about to stir up the family, and the palace was granted the title of concubine. With the name of the empress, the garden must be quite small. My sister asked me to prepare a lot more.

Unexpectedly, before it started here, the emperor called for marriage. Not only was the standard high, but it also connected several families. The money was gone. My sister initially had a bad temper with the second grandma of the Jia family and wanted to help her.

Of course, I also wanted to bring trouble to the Jia family. But I didn’t expect that things would come to this. It really makes people don’t know what to say. My sister didn’t dare to say anything to anyone, all night long

I couldn't sleep at night, so I realized that this money is very hot." Lin Yuyang pushed the money out again, as if he didn't dare to touch it.

Although Wen Tianfang didn't believe it, he couldn't figure out what was wrong with it. Thinking that the emperor was having a headache due to the snow disaster in the north, he couldn't help but think that the money came at the right time.

He was not polite, took the box into his hand, and said, "Follow me into the palace."
To be continued...