Zhu Men Ji Shi

Chapter 144 Capital City (3)

Guanshi Tong took the pair of cards, looked carefully at them, and called Shen Yuechen to sit down. "It's such a small matter, how can I bother grandma to come over in person, please sit down first, grandma, and I will arrange money for you."

As he spoke, he motioned to the guy behind him to take out the accounting book.

Li Shi just gave Shen Yuechen the money for the pair, but didn't say how much money she was asked to get. After thinking about it, she just wanted to figure it out for herself.

It was the first time for Shen Yuechen to prepare such a thing. Thinking about it carefully, 500 taels was always enough.

However, before she could speak, Guanshi Tong got up and took off a copper key from his waist, went to the cabinet behind him, opened the heavy lock, and took out a box of red lacquer from inside.

Guanshi Tong seemed to have been prepared, he gently opened the box, took out a stack of bank notes from inside, and handed it to Shen Yuechen respectfully.

"Grandma, this is 500 taels of silver, please check."

Shen Yuechen took it over and took a look, only to see that the bank notes were all in denomination of 100 taels and belonged to the Futong Bao account.

Shen Yuechen counted them carefully, and it was indeed fifteen.

So much money surprised her.

Who knows, Tong Guanshi continued: "The tidy bank note is 500 taels. In addition, the small one also prepares 320 taels of loose silver." After finishing speaking, he clapped his hands again, and saw another boy with his hands A tray was presented with silver ingots neatly arranged inside.

There are two large silver ingots of 50 taels, ten silver ingots of ten taels, and the rest is a small silver bag, which is filled with one tael and one tael of silver.

Shen Yuechen didn't want so much money, even though the capital was no better than Dezhou, it didn't need so much money.

Seeing her surprised face, Guanshi Tong couldn't help continuing: "The small ones are prepared according to the rules that uncle usually goes out. The uncle usually goes out with 1000 taels of silver, plus 50 taels of broken silver. This time, grandma and uncle We are traveling together, so I have prepared an extra 500 taels of silver and scattered silver."

Although Shen Yuechen usually manages the expenses in the courtyard, he seldom matters about money at home, so he can't help being slightly startled when he heard this.

It seems that the Zhu family is richer than she imagined.

Guanshi Tong prepared according to the rules, so the number can't be wrong.

Shen Yuechen nodded slightly and said: "Okay, since Guanshi Tong said that he prepared according to the rules, then let's make it so. I won't take this money away today, just store it in the account room temporarily, and wait until the day to pick it up. "

Upon hearing the words, Guanshi Tong responded again and again, and hurriedly took a writing brush stained with cinnabar, and asked Shen Yuechen to draw and sign on the account book for receiving the silver.

Shen Yuechen took a closer look, took the brush and drew a cross, signed a collar, and added two words "not taken" at the back.

Seeing this, Guanshi Tong felt that Shen Yuechen was really the same as everyone said, a very cautious person.

After confirming the money, Shen Yuechen got up slowly, and said: "You guys have worked hard too, I will ask the kitchen to add two meat dishes for you later, so I can reward you guys well."

This is the cashier, and they are in charge of money, so she is not good at tipping money, so she can only reward some food as a token of her appreciation.

At night, when Zhu Jintang came back, the two leaned on the bed and talked together. Shen Yuechen remembered what happened during the day, so he mentioned to him about receiving money. "The concubine has never traveled far before, and I was a little scared for a while without knowing how to get so much money."

To be honest, Shen Yuechen never thought that Zhu Jintang would be so extravagant outside.

Zhu Jintang said: "The money is not free. You will know when you go to the capital. There is a gold selling cave. Everything you talk and do requires money."

Shen Yuechen smiled slightly after hearing the words: "Yes, there is the root of the imperial city at the foot of the emperor, hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and the city is full of glory."

Zhu Jintang fell silent, and turned his head to look at the half-closed window, only to see that the breeze blowing by, blowing in the fallen flowers from the yard together, with a faint fragrance of flowers.

Shen Yuechen saw that he was in a daze, so he couldn't help but turned his head and looked over. Seeing the petals blowing, he was overjoyed, lifted the quilt and got out of bed, walked to the window, and said with a smile: "Sure enough, it's spring, and the yard is full of flowers. Woolen cloth."

Zhu Jintang saw her standing there in moon-white pajamas, with her long hair loosely loose behind her, exuding a bit of innocent childishness.

Zhu Jintang didn't respond, just got up and picked up the long gown at the side, walked over and put it on for her.

Shen Yuechen suddenly smiled, turned around and held his hand, and quietly enjoyed the beautiful scenery outside the window with him.

The night falls and the flowers fly, one after another, it is very beautiful.

Shen Yuechen couldn't help sighing slightly with emotion, and turned her head to speak, but saw an imperceptible gloom flashing across Zhu Jintang's face.

Shen Yuechen was taken aback, and hurriedly tightened his hand, seeing that he didn't respond for a long time, then asked softly: "Master, what are you thinking? You are so engrossed in thinking..."

Zhu Jintang turned his eyes slowly, and said softly: "It's nothing, just counting the days."

He didn't quite tell the truth and held her back a little.

Shen Yuechen saw that his expression became gentle again, so he didn't care much, and said softly: "I'll do the math, and I can start the journey in three days, so I won't delay you too much."

After the two lay down again, Shen Yuechen couldn't help asking him about Guanshi Tong's background.Zhu Jintang thought for a while, and slowly told her: "Guan Tong's real name is Tong Xi, and he used to be the son of a wealthy family. Unfortunately, when he was young, he encountered robbers on the way to visit his family, and all his family members were killed by the robbers." He was the only one left." After pondering for a while, he continued: "I heard from my grandfather that when he met Guanshi Tong, he had been wandering in the woods for three days and three nights, and he was dying. It looks like he's dead. Grandpa couldn't bear to see him die, so he brought him back and sent someone to take care of him, and finally saved his life."

After hearing this, Shen Yuechen sighed and said, "Oh, I didn't expect him to be such a poor person."

Thinking about it, this is the Zhu family's kindness to him for saving his life.

Zhu Jintang said indifferently: "Although Guanshi Tong is pitiful, he is a very capable person. After his parents died, the family property was also taken over by his uncle. Grandpa saw that he was helpless, so he brought him back to raise him. He has been studying business with his grandfather and vowed to get back his parents' property. Unfortunately, his uncle was not good at managing his family property, and his family property was ruined... When Guanshi Tong was 16 years old, his grandfather once wanted to let him go free and let him go. He set up his own family, but Tong Guanshi did not leave, he said he wanted to stay in the Zhu family to repay his kindness, and he would not leave in this life."

Shen Yuechen thinks so too, the Zhu family has saved his life, this kindness is naturally worthy of being remembered in people's hearts, and will never be forgotten for a lifetime.

"The old man does good deeds and helps others, and good intentions are rewarded, so he found a capable helper for the Zhu family."

Zhu Jintang stretched out his arms, took her into his arms, stroked her hair, and said, "Grandpa not only saved his life, but also avenged his parents."

Shen Yuechen was slightly taken aback, and said a little puzzled: "Revenge? How come?"

Zhu Jintang put his big palm on his shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "After Guanshi Tong was rescued, the first thing he asked was to ask grandpa to avenge him, and even willing to be a slave for the rest of his life. Grandpa He is a sentimental man, seeing him pitiful, he took out 100 taels of silver as a reward, let the government play tricks on those robbers who killed his family, and they were caught and sentenced to death."

Shen Yuechen's mind moved.

It turns out that it's no wonder that the Zhu family trusts Tong Guanshi so much. After such a thing, whoever it is will be devoted to the Zhu family.

Seeing that she suddenly fell silent, Zhu Jintang patted her on the head and said, "Go to sleep."

Shen Yuechen responded softly, snuggled into his arms, pressed her cheek against his chest, and soon fell asleep.

Xu Shi, it has become a habit, every time she is by his side, she can fall asleep very quickly, which surprised her so quickly.

At this time, Zhu Jintang didn't feel sleepy at all, his mind was still clear and he didn't feel sleepy at all.

In a few days, it will be the anniversary of Qin Hongjuan's death. He originally thought that he was too busy to remember, but unexpectedly, he would remember it so clearly... It has been almost a year since Qin's death. During this year, many things happened , almost everything is unforgettable, but he can still clearly remember the day of her death... He even vaguely recalled that at this time last year, Qin Hongjuan looked at him with a morbid expression, feeling extremely desperate and extremely Looking at him with sad eyes, his lips trembled slightly, but he could only utter broken sentences bit by bit, unable to piece together a complete sentence for a long time.

The person in his arms breathed softly, blowing gently in his ears, matching the whispering wind outside the window, as if someone was whispering somewhere, the voice was very quiet, but very loud very loud.

Zhu Jintang frowned subconsciously, just when he was feeling depressed, Shen Yuechen in his arms moved subconsciously, and put his arm lightly around his waist, interrupting his thoughts.

Zhu Jintang looked down at her, his complicated gaze flashed slightly, he just hugged her tighter, and let out a long breath slowly.

Zhu Jintang, who rarely dreamed, had a dream for the first time in which everything was vague and unclear, only his late wife Qin Hongjuan appeared clearly in front of him.

Her appearance has hardly changed, but her eyes are gray, lifeless like ashes.

In the dream, Qin Hongjuan stretched out her slender hands to him again and again, expecting his response.However, Zhu Jintang could only stand motionless, looking at her sad face and her pale fingertips.

Zhu Jintang shook his head repeatedly in this dream, he couldn't wait to break free from the dream, he didn't know how many times he struggled repeatedly, he finally woke up.

Zhu Jintang suddenly opened his eyes, then sat up straight, suffering from a terrible headache.

Shen Yuechen was sitting by the bed, seeing him suddenly awakened, slightly startled, instinctively reached out to touch his shoulder, wanting to see what was wrong with him.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Jintang brushed her hand away with a lot of force.

Shen Yuechen was stunned for a moment before asking: "What's the matter with you, sir? Is there something uncomfortable?"

Zhu Jintang rubbed his head and said, "I didn't sleep well."

Hearing this, Shen Yuechen hurriedly asked Cui Xin to bring tea, but she didn't dare to be as direct as before, and slowly brought the tea bowl in front of him.

Seeing her cautious look, Zhu Jintang calmed down and said, "Scared you?"

Shen Yuechen shook his head naturally: "No, if you haven't slept well, uncle, you can lie down and rest, anyway, it's still early."

(End of this chapter)