Chapter 4

Because Baoting is not good at walking, I had to stay in Yin's house for another night. Baoting knew that I was very dissatisfied with her father's move to rebel, so he catered to me and made me happy. If I hadn't been caring about her as a bride, I would have been unable to get on the road the next day

Back in Zhuyuan, Baoting immediately conquered her parents, teachers, teachers and concubines' parents liked her gracefulness; teachers and teachers liked her intelligence; concubines liked her easy-goingness and generosity, and Baoting's appearance was not outstanding among the girls, but it was easy for people to get close to. With the end of a simple but grand wedding, she had already stood firm in the position of the eldest lady.

After seeing off Bai Tongfu, Chen Xiyi, Lu Wei, Nan Yuanzi, Chen Yi and others, the teacher also said goodbye. He was old and had a son, so he was worried that he could not stay at home, only Tang Sanzang stayed.

Atang looked pitiful. Tang Sanzang said with some emotion that although Jie Yu was open-minded, she still subconsciously showed her yearning when she saw that all the girls had their reputation.

I don’t know what Ling Zun thought. I complained, but then I smiled and said: People say that elder brother is like a father, Sanzang, why not just replace Ling Zun and be Yu'er’s parents, and I will marry Yu'er for a ready-made banquet and new house?

You want to kill me! Tang Sanzang gave me a strong blank look

Haha, it’s not OK to tell a joke. Sanzang, have you been too nervous recently? Otherwise, how about finding a gentleman to relax?

Don't worry, don't mess with me anymore He smiled bitterly: I'm so busy now

He drank the tea in his hand and said: I don’t hide it from you. It’s really strange to say that the seven series of poisons in the two groups in Jiangnan and Jiangbei are surprisingly laborious to cure them.

I heard that it has been solved, is it almost the same? I was surprised. Calculate the days, the heroes have been poisoned for more than 40 days. According to Tang Sanzang, the heroes should be not far from being cured.

That was just the sound of my father's release of the Han family's seven-serial poisons. They have always had to double the treatment time to avoid a mistake in the middle. But even if it really delayed for so long, the Han family was not sure to cure the poison among the heroes.

Seeing my face showing suspicion, he explained: The stock of Han Family Seven Rings is not large, and the reserves of medicinal materials required for the antidote are even smaller, because although the several medicinal materials in the antidote are quite precious, they are not too difficult to find. The Han Family did not reserve them specifically, so it is strange that it is here. This time, the Han Family searched for Shuzhong, but only obtained a very small amount of these medicines. It is said that these medicines from major pharmacies were collected half a year ago, and these medicinal materials were not produced in Jiangnan, and the reserves of major pharmacies in Jiangnan were even rarer. The medicinal materials I got were only enough to remove the four poisons in the seventh series.

Are there any words that are not conducive to Lingzun in the Tang Sect?

I can't hide anything from you. Tang Sanzang smiled awkwardly, but he refused to tell the rumor. I also understand his feelings. After all, brothers' conflicts are not a glorious thing. Sure enough, he quickly changed the subject and asked: I heard from Atang that you fought with the Japanese sect in Songjiang. Is it for the batch of red goods from Chen Yi?

I nodded, he hesitated for a moment before saying: Don’t worry, if it’s convenient for you, can you help me find out about the transaction between Chen Yi and Tang Sect?

Listening to him starting to investigate the business situation of the Tang Sect from the outside, I know that Tang Tianwei and Baicaotang under Tang Tianyun have become a small group that has not been poured in and the head of the sect does not implement the government orders, and Tang Tianwen has obviously begun to express his dissatisfaction.

However, this is not important to me and Jianghu. After all, the Tang Sect is too far from Jiangnan, and it is not easy for them to gain a foothold in Jiangnan. On the other hand, even if I help Tang Sanzang and his son to rectify the Tang Sect, it will not be too eye-catching. Thinking of the benefits that Jie Yu and this matter will bring to me, I nodded and agreed.

After exchanging relevant information, Tang Sanzang left Zhuyuan and was about to return to Chuqing Tower where Baoting lived, but Xie Yu flashed from behind the rockery with tears in his eyes.

Hum, hug me... She quickly threw herself into my arms and murmured

When she entered her arms, she felt a chill. When she saw that she was only wearing a thin jacket, the chilled spring cold had already frozen her body; there was still a faint smell of alcohol and smoke on her body. At this moment, all the girls were making a new house in Chuqing Building, so she should have found an excuse to sneak out.

I hurriedly wrapped her into my silver rat cloak and said in a nickname: Do you miss me?

Well, Jie Yu replied in a soft voice: If I don’t see you for a day, I feel so empty and uncomfortable.

Then you get married quickly! Although she knew that she was mostly moved by the joyful events of Baoting, only she dared to express her feelings so boldly among the girls. I felt pity and love her. When she heard this, she became shy and said, "I think Sister Yin seems to be very tired, my husband... Please pity her more, please be more sympathetic to her."

I was amused by her and laughed: You love your sister Yin so much, then I'll just go and steal you tonight. Anyway, Mingse Tower and Chuqing Tower are next to each other, and no one can see it.

Think beautifully! Jie Yu said shyly: At most... let A Xu serve you

After being intimate with her for a while, she was shy and refused to go back to Chuqing Tower with me. I had to let her go first. I followed her slowly for a long time before I arrived at the door of Chuqing Tower. Yingying's laughter suddenly came from inside.

Hey, it seems that my husband is here!

After all, Xiao Xiao's ears were pointed. Before he could finish his speech, the vermilion door with the word "happy" was pushed open by me. With a wave of heat coming, Zi Yan and the little maids were the congratulations and rewards. While I was giving away the silver reward, I heard Yulong complain that everyone had been waiting for me for more than an hour. The dishes made by Xiao Xiao and Sister Jie were hot twice.

Is that right? I responded casually, and saw the girls happy. I was very happy to look in the direction Yulong pointed. Sure enough, the table of delicious dishes was full of delicious food. The stone hot pot in the middle was still gushing with heat, and picked up a guinea fowl ball. Although it had been hot, it was still fresh and delicious. Obviously, Xiao Xiao and Jieyu had put all his thoughts into it.

Sister Xiao and sister Jie are skillful and wise, and I am envious of the little concubines! Baoting praised obediently, and I took the conversation and said with a smile: They are Wuxia's disciples. If you want to learn, learn from her. Otherwise, Wuxia wouldn't have become your ancestor?

The women suddenly started to clamor, and Wuxia also laughed, but she seemed to remember something in a blink of an eye. Her smile quickly dimmed, and a trace of depressed mood flashed in her eyes. However, everyone's eyes fell on Baoting. Only I saw her changes. After thinking about it, I realized that Wuxia was very concerned about her age, but I put her in the position of the ancestor. Wouldn't she be more careful!

He cursed himself as a bastard, pulled a chair and sat next to Wuxia, and smiled and said to the girls: Just considering your seniority, I forgot that I can still live with the addiction of my ancestors and father-in-law.

The girls didn't care, they just laughed, but the flawless thoughtfulness suddenly understood what I meant. A trace of joy that was not noticed flashed again in her eyes, and her face brightened up.

While chatting and laughing, the parents and six master's ladies came together and the girls were busy, serving tea, water, and pouring wine and dishes. They were extremely respectful and filial. My parents had been influenced by me these days, and the six master's ladies were even more powerful. They were naturally impartial. They were just because Baoting was newly married and his wife was a real wife. They were more caring.

After a meal of wine, I had a happy meal. After the master's wife, Mrs. Mo and Liu Niang gave me and Xiao Xiao a wink. Xiao Xiao greeted Linglong, Wu Wu and Jie Yu accompanied my parents to have tea and chat with several other master's wives. I took Baoting Wuxia and Mrs. Mo to the second floor.

Dong'er, today is your happy day. The master's wife shouldn't have disturbed you, but we will go back to Yangzhou tomorrow. Mrs. Mo is quite reluctant to leave

I was stunned: Could something happened in Yangzhou?

Nothing big is going on, spring is coming, and some things need to be discussed with the tenants

Although Mrs. Mo said it lightly, I know that things are not that simple. Although the master left behind a huge family property, the five master's wives and I were used to money. In previous years, I had to spend a lot of money on Zhumazhangtai. Although this money has been saved, the luxury of a family, the relationship between the government and the world, and even the support of Bao Daxiang, is not as much money as I ask for flowers and questions. The five master's wives subsidize their parents' homes and set up a charity house every year. The land rent is the foundation of the life of the Shenyuan in Yangzhou.

Over the years, the leases with tenants have been established after the autumn harvest. The rent of the fields in Shenyuan is not heavy, and there are very few disputes with tenants. Now it is about to sow spring, and there are still things to discuss with the tenants. What big thing must have happened in Yangzhou?

I asked again and again, Mrs. Mo said: "Dong'er, the tenants want to reduce the rent. It is natural for them to understand. The rent in our Shenyuan is not heavy. If it really doesn't make sense, then reduce it. At most, everyone saves a little money, and there will be no problem. This storm is just that. Master's wife thinks what you said before is very reasonable. Shenyuan cannot be hung on the tree of the rent, so I want to discuss some things with you, your godmother and your wife.

I felt relieved and smiled: I've said it a long time ago. The land rent accounts for almost 90% of Chenyuan's income. As a result, we look at God's face and the tenant's face. It's too hard to see how hard we look at God's face and how we look at the tenant's face.

Actually, when Bao Daxiang sold the Yangzhou number, I wanted to buy it, but at first you were ready to settle in Suzhou, and at second, the target of the competition was the Tang Sect in Shuzhong, so I gave up. Now it seems that I should persist. With your relationship with Baoting, it would be a problem to win the Yangzhou number.

I shook my head and said: It's fortunate that my master's wife didn't buy it. There are many shortcomings in the jewelry industry and the secrets that are not worthy of outsiders. Chen Yuan does not need to trek through this mixed water. As I spoke, I flashed my mind and said: I once heard from Chen Yi that a fire in Songjiang burned down 50% of the production capacity of the Weaving Bureau, but the Weaving Bureau has been reluctant to approve several major private weaving manufacturers to increase production to prevent the transfer of hosts and guests. If the relationship between Songjiang Weaving Bureau is opened through Gui E, it will definitely be a profitable business within three to five years.

Mrs. Mo asked about the situation in the weaving industry with great interest. Several people only knew about fur. However, Baoting said that when Bao Daxiang was in full swing, he wanted to enter this industry. He just heard that weaving equipment was quite expensive, and it required hundreds of thousands of silver taels to form a scale. He also had to coordinate the relationship between upstream and downstream, so he gave up.

Money is not a problem. If you sell 20% of the land in Shenyuan, you can get about 700,000 taels of silver. Mrs. Mo pondered: However, the organizational materials, sales cloth, etc. mentioned by Baoting are not my boss. She turned her eyes to Baoting and said with a smile: Can Baoting help me?

Baoting couldn't help but look at me, and there was a hint of embarrassment in his eyes

Master's wife, Baoting also wants to take care of Bao Daxiang's Suzhou name for my father-in-law. I'm afraid that she can't do anything. Besides, she doesn't understand the weaving industry. It's better to find someone who understands it and send someone to manage the finances.

My eyes turned to Wuxia and smiled: If Wuxia hadn't been pregnant, she would have been a perfect candidate! In the past, the Chunshui Sword Sect only earned a few hundred taels of silver a year, but it supported a large number of people. Wuxia was definitely a good financial manager.

Liu Niang pondered: Although Songjiang is not as prosperous as Suzhou, Hangzhou and Yangzhou, it is a trading port and will develop in the future. Not only is weaving profitable now, but Qinlou can also make money in Songjiang. My sister has an idea. Chenyuan and Qinlou jointly invest to form Songjiang Weaving and Qinlou Songjiang Branch Colonels to help each other. How about it?

Mrs. Mo said happily: I am just thinking that I am just afraid that I will be tired of my sister...

Liu Niang smiled and said: If my elder sister is sympathetic to me, just move to Suzhou.

Mrs. Mo said she was used to living in Chenyuan and didn't want to move the place anymore. While she was talking, although she still kept a faint smile on her face, her eyes were dark.

Looking at the silver threads on her temples, I felt a sense of pain in my heart. Every time I returned to Yangzhou, I advised the five master's wives to move in with me, but they all said that the Shenyuan had the breath of a master, and the soul was in voluntary quota but could not bear to leave. I also knew that the five master's wives were actually not short of money. After stopping the charity house, even if the land rent was reduced by half, it would be enough to maintain their lives. It was just for the master to live in heaven and for me who treated them as my own. They endured the hard work and labor of making money.

Several people roughly outlined the plan. Seeing that it was getting late, the master's wife stood up and said goodbye to see the master's wife away, but Liu Niang deliberately slowed down and waited for me to come back.

Dong'er, something big must have happened in Yangzhou, otherwise the elder sister and the others would not be so anxious to rush back...

I know, but Chen Xiyi has already organized the troops to suppress the bandits, and the day after tomorrow will be gathered in Jinshanwei. I have no time to return to Yangzhou. I pulled Liu Niang's arm and begged: Godmother, you also know that although the master's wife and the others are all martial arts, they are not familiar with the world. Flawless, Xiao Xiao and the others are the same. Although Baoting is familiar with merchants, the aftermath of the Bao Daxiang case has not disappeared, and the officials may be afraid to avoid it...

You! Liu Niang sighed: I don’t know what I, Li Liu Niang, owe you master and apprentice? Forget it, my godmother, let’s go to Yangzhou for you.

What a godmother, I was overjoyed to sell my tricks. However, Liu Niang heard this intimate words, suddenly looked at my eyebrows and said: I don’t know how many people you will kill with your greasy mouth! Seeing me stunned, she gently broke free from my hand and suddenly smiled.

Looking at Liu Niang's back as she left, my heart was still pounding: Godmother was so too much that she suddenly attacked her godson and used such a unique skill for prostitutes. She was not afraid of me to fight back, and she made a thunder and fire. She turned her head but saw Wuxia looking at me thoughtfully not far away

It's dying, why don't you put on a coat in such a cold day? I hurriedly ran over and took off the coat and put it on Wuxia. Wuxia came to her senses and snuggled in my arms, saying a little worriedly: Master, do you have to go to destroy the sect in person?

I nodded and walked into the house with her hugging her, explaining: The Japanese are not as anxious as the people in the Middle Earth. They are not impatient. The people in the martial arts world will not provoke the government easily, but the Japanese are acting without any scruples. Once they know that it was me who helped Song Suqing deal with them that day, they would not care whether I was an official or not! Only by completely eliminating them will Zhuyuan be safe. I laughed and said: You and Linglong gave up that imperial edict to Xiao Xiao. Even husbands can't let you wear a phoenix crown without wearing a phoenix crown!

I would rather not have any imperial edicts than imperial edicts, as long as I am safe and safe, Wuxia choked up a little

Your grandfather is a hundred-year-old master. I smiled and pondered for a while, and said apologetically: Wuxia, but this storm prevents me from taking you to Quanzhou, so I have to repay your wish in the future