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Chapter 164 The Gu family suffers heavy losses
Now she is in charge of the house, and Gu's money is very limited, and the expenses are overrun, so she is the one to subsidize it, of course she refuses!

She is not stupid, she will be the scapegoat of the Gu family just like Qin Shuhuang.

Gu Hongchao grew up with rich clothes and fine food, and he didn't have much idea about firewood, rice, oil and salt. In his eyes, it was just a few dishes or a meal. Even if it was a little expensive, how expensive could it be? , How did it get to the point where you can't even eat well?
He felt that it was Bai Lingge who deliberately reduced the expenses of the Gu family in order to take charge of the family, and even used him as a warning to his younger brother and parents.

Gu Hongchao suddenly lost the mood to eat.

"You can use it. I don't have much appetite. I have something to do in the study. It just happens to save me this ration, so that the whole family can survive for a few more days."

Gu Hongchao didn't listen to Bai Lingge's consolation and explanation, he got up and went to the study after saying these words.

Just as Gu Hongchao was about to leave, he saw housekeeper Gu hurriedly entered the courtyard and asked to see Bai Lingge.

Thinking that Bai Lingge had just become the head of the family, it would be hard for him to get angry with Bai Lingge in front of his servants, especially in front of an old man from the Gu family like Gu Gu Gu, so he stopped and walked aside to sit down.

Seeing that he was slightly relieved, Bai Lingge winked at Fudong.

Fu Dong walked to the door and asked Butler Gu to come in.

In the past, Steward Gu would report to Mrs. Gu immediately if anything happened, but now that Bai Lingge is in charge, his boss has of course been temporarily replaced by Bai Lingge.

"What's the matter with Butler Gu coming here at this time?" Bai Lingge asked.

Butler Gu wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, his voice trembling, "Young Madam, the price of grain in the East Market and West Market has dropped..."

Hearing the news, Bai Lingge's eyes widened in surprise, "What! Coarse grains and fine grains?"

Butler Gu lowered his head and did not dare to look at Bai Lingge. Nono replied: "They have all dropped...the price of fine grains has dropped even more than that of coarse grains..."

People eat more coarse grains, and more people buy them. Only the rich and above can afford fine grains. The common people buy some just to improve their food at home. Most of them are for the elderly, children and pregnant women. Few people eat fine grains. Naturally, prices fell faster than coarse grains.

Bai Linge: ...

Bai Lingge was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a moment. A few days ago, the Gu family bought 3000 taels of grain from the Fang family at several times the price. Although the quality of the grain was only medium, it was still fine grain. Did the price drop?
"What's the price of fine grain now? Isn't it true that the floods in the suburbs of Beijing are serious, the flood victims are pouring into the capital, and grain is no longer available in the east and west markets? How come the price of grain is still falling?" An excited Bai Lingge asked repeatedly.

Gu Gu Gu, who was waiting for a reply, looked increasingly weird. He glanced at the eldest young master Gu Hongchao, then lowered his voice and said: "The floods in the suburbs of Beijing have receded... Her Royal Highness the Princess used her own money to supplement food supplies to provide relief to the people. And... they also released news that new houses will be built for the victims for free... so the people who came to Beijing have returned to their original places. The capital has no worries about the victims... Although the four counties in the suburbs of Beijing and two Lincheng cities have suffered. Most of the losses were caused by the flood, but the food for the victims was provided by Her Royal Highness the Princess. Her Royal Highness did not buy food in the capital, so the price of food in the East and West markets dropped in the past two days..."

Those grain merchants were hoarding money, and when the wealthy family was flooded, those who should buy grain had already bought it in large quantities. There was no shortage of grain at all. Even because they bought more grain in panic before, they are still selling grain now, resulting in Nowadays, the supply of fine grains in the capital exceeds the demand, and the price naturally drops sharply.

When Bai Lingge heard Gu Butler's explanation, he couldn't believe it.

This calamity subsided so quickly, is Qin Shuhuang really so powerful?What is the food that the Gu family hoarded with all their wealth?To rot in storage?

The food was bought at a high price through the relationship of the Fang family!

Bai Lingge immediately said: "The food we bought before, how much money can we exchange for it now?"

Butler Gu wiped the sweat from his forehead again. Before, it was sweat caused by running too fast and getting hot, but now it was cold sweat caused by fear and nervousness.

"About...approximately 500 taels..." This is still under the condition of timely sale. Many of the wealthy families who had stocked up before were selling fine grains. The grains stocked by the Gu family were of average quality. They were sold late and could not even be sold for 500 taels. ...

Bai Lingge: ...In the past ten or twenty days, every time I went in and out, the Gu family lost two thousand, five hundred taels?
After Gu Butler finished speaking, the entire flower hall was eerily quiet.

Gu Hongchao was even more silent than Bai Lingge.

He couldn't believe that Qin Shuhuang could really help the disaster, and he succeeded!

In the past, she only had eyes for him and tried every means to surround him every day. Gradually, Qin Shuhuang became a disgusting burden in his heart that he wanted to get rid of.

He never thought that Qin Shuhuang had such ability, such means and skills!

Gu Hongchao unknowingly clenched his fists under his wide sleeves. He comforted himself in his heart that this must not be true. Maybe the information obtained by Butler Gu was wrong, and he would go out to inquire in person soon!

After a long while, Housekeeper Gu couldn't help but asked: "Young Master, Madam, then... Do you want to sell the food stored in the house?"

Bai Lingge was brought back to her senses by Gu Gu Gu's words. She pinched the handkerchief in her hand and gritted her teeth and said, "Sell! Gu Gu Gu, leave this matter to you. Get rid of the food stored in the house as soon as possible!"

If you don’t sell it, where did you get the money? Even if you are at a loss, you have to sell it. It’s 500 taels of silver. Save it, it will be enough for the Gu family to last for a while, otherwise the family will rely on the grain they stockpiled?Other than servants, who would like to eat only staple food?

Gu Butler also felt that it would be better to sell it as soon as possible at this time, otherwise he would lose even more in a few days.

"Okay, old slave will do it now."

Butler Gu bowed to Gu Hongchao and Bai Lingge and quickly left, taking his servants to transport and sell grain.

As soon as Butler Gu left, Gu Hongchao got up to leave.

Bai Lingge hurriedly followed, "Hong Chao, where are you going?"

"Go out and relax." Putting these words aside, she left the flower hall with Chang Sui regardless of whether Bai Lingge returned or not.

The dishes on the table were already completely cold, Bai Lingge didn't have the slightest intention of eating, and gave the food to the maids in the yard.

Sitting on the long couch, Bai Lingge's brows were tightly frowned. It is obvious that she now monopolizes Gu Hongchao, has a status, and has become the head of the Gu family. Why does she feel that life is getting more and more sad, and the daily There are more troubles and troubles than before.

Before she could think about it and relax her mind, Nanny Ge brought someone here in a hurry, and when she saw Bai Lingge, she asked in a haughty tone, "Young Madam, Madam heard that you are going to sell the food in the house, Please come over here."

Bai Lingge was already simmering with anger, and now after hearing Grandma Ge's tone, she felt even more aggrieved and angry. But to become Gu Hongchao's first wife, she still needed to endure her anger and be careful with her.

Gu Hongchao, who went out to inquire about the situation, soon learned a lot about Qin Shuhuang's disaster relief.

There are voices of praise everywhere in Beijing. Even the traffickers and pawns know that Her Highness the eldest princess cares about the common people. Dawu is lucky to have such an eldest princess, and it is even more fortunate for the royal family. The emperor must love the people more than the eldest princess.

(End of this chapter)