Phoenix Indus

Chapter 44

Besides, since Erfang moved into the capital, Grandpa Jin has devoted all his attention to cultivating Jin Yuxuan.In addition to teaching him to be familiar with all the properties of the Jin family, he also took him to socialize with officials, businessmen and merchants he was familiar with, and expanded his contacts for him. He wished to pass on all the knowledge he had learned throughout his life to him.For some trivial matters, I don't care about them, and only let Master Jin and Jin Yuyu take care of them.

Seeing that Grandpa Jin had no intention of staring at him now, Jin Yuyu was happy to hand over all the business of the Jin family to Master Jin to take care of, while he was busy with setting up private farms and shops for private goods.Zi Lan accompanied Jin Yuyu to plan in the study room. Because of the need to keep it secret, when the two discussed matters, they sent out the maids in the study room.

After a long time, everyone in Quanfengyuan knew that even if they offended their aunts, they could not offend Zilan.Zilan's current status in Fengyuan is really second only to Jin Yuyu and Liu's.The servants of Fengyuan rushed to curry favor with her without saying anything, even the aunts dared to hide in the room and cursed, and when they saw Zilan, they smiled all over their faces, and their sisters and sisters called out affectionately.

Zilan is not one of those shallow-sighted people, she knows the rules of the mansion well, and also knows the ways of wives and concubines.Therefore, even though he didn't pay attention to the aunts and concubines, they kept in touch with each other enthusiastically and never showed any embarrassment.In front of the Liu family, she was even more cautious, kept her low profile as a servant, and kept the ceremony of being a maidservant and a concubine.

In just one month, without the knowledge of the Jin family, Jin Yuyu had bought all the private land and private shops and private goods.The land deeds, house deeds, and account books and money are locked in two large wooden boxes and placed under the bed in the inner room of the bookcase. Zilan keeps the keys for Jin Yuyu.

With private property, the private house is naturally well-off.With money in hand and confidence in his heart, Jin Yuyu's life can be said to be much more carefree than before.His interest in the Jin family's business was much weaker than before, but he just showed up to Mrs. Jin on weekdays and said something about "Second Uncle Hard Work" in front of Mr. Jin.Most of the time, he hides in his study box, directing his capable confidantes and boys, and managing his private property in a prosperous manner.

After breakfast that day, Mrs. Liu accompanied Mrs. Liu to say good morning to Jin Taijun, and then followed Mrs. Liu back to the courtyard, serving her mother-in-law with fragrant tea and fruit.

Mrs. Liu didn't see Jin Yuyu much in the past few days, so she asked worriedly: "What is Yuyu busy these days? Why hasn't he come to pay his respects? It can't be because he was scolded by his father last time, Do you remember hating his father in your heart?"

As for what Jin Yuyu is busy with now, Mrs. Liu doesn't know at all. She just thinks that he has given birth to a lot these days, and she is not worried about any accidents, so she smiled and comforted her: "Mother-in-law, don't worry, the father and son of this kinship, Where can there be hatred? Since my husband was scolded by my father-in-law last time, my heart has stabilized a lot, and now I am full of business, and I rarely go out to spend time and drink."

After hearing this, Mrs. Liu thought that Aizi finally knew how to strive for success, and she felt very relieved. She smiled and told Mrs. Liu, "Yuyu will be successful in the future, so our mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can have a good life. Now that he knows how to work hard Now that you are in business, you have to take good care of him, take care of everything at home, and don't let him be distracted by family affairs."

Mrs. Liu hurriedly agreed: "The daughter-in-law knows, mother-in-law can rest assured. Now that the husband is so competitive, he will definitely have a career in the future. The mother-in-law doesn't have to worry about the husband anymore, she can just wait for the peace of mind. .”

Mrs. Liu couldn't help nodding her head happily, and said with a smile: "When our master comes back in the evening, I have to talk about Yuyu's progress in front of the master, and make the master happy. Save him from only worrying about the second son of the concubine every day. , but turned a blind eye to the eldest son."

Mrs. Liu saw that Mrs. Liu was so happy today, so she hurriedly flattered her with many good words, coaxing Mrs. Liu to give her a newly acquired jade hairpin for her makeup.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law happily said a lot of private things, and Fang Xiang took them out to take care of the affairs of the house.Mrs. Liu felt that Jin Yuyu's current success must be due to Liu's good persuasion, so she paid more attention to her and gave her a lot of housekeeping power.

The Liu family had given up on Jin Yuyu at first, and only wanted to watch over their children to live a safe life.Seeing Mrs. Liu using her so much now, she is happy to cover up those scandals for Jin Yuyu, and only concentrates on holding on to the power of housekeeper in her hand, helping Mrs. Liu with housework, so as to win some favor and favor in front of Jin Taijun.

This day, while Jin Yuyu was out to entertain guests on private property, Zilan took leave of absence in front of Liu Shi, packed a bundle, and went home in a carriage.

The mother-in-law of the Liu family was very surprised when she saw her daughter coming back in the evening. As she went to the house to meet her daughter, she hurriedly asked, "Why did you come home so late at night? Isn't the uncle at home? Are you here?" But don't walk around all day long, it's cheaper for those goblins guarding the uncle."

Zilan snorted coldly, and smiled triumphantly: "Mother, you underestimate me, my daughter, can't I still cure those little hooves? Mother, you just need to rest assured, the uncle is in my palm now, and I can't speak." But it’s more useful than grandma. When I come back now, I have something important to tell grandma and parents. Grandma hasn’t slept yet, right? Where are my brother and sister-in-law?”

The mother-in-law of the Liu family also knew that her daughter had some tricks, so she no longer worried after hearing what she said.Seeing her asking about her mother-in-law and son-in-law, she hurriedly replied: "I just finished dinner, how can I go to bed so early? Your father is talking with your grandma in the house. You go in first, and I will call your brother and you sister in law."

Zilan nodded, seeing that Mrs. Liu had gone, Fang quickly walked into Nanny Liu's room.

Zilan smiled and said hello to Nanny Liu and old man Liu first, then put the bundle in her hand on the kang table, opened the bundle, and said to Nanny Liu with a smile: "Now your old man is getting older, mom and dad I have worked in the mansion for decades. Why don't you go to the old lady to beg for mercy and redeem you and your parents while the old lady is still alive and our family is still a bit decent. Anyway, brother and sister-in-law I just redeemed my body, and the money earned by the family shop is enough. Why do you and your parents still work hard in the house? It’s better to redeem your body and enjoy life in a dignified way at home. These are my own money. You old man took them, use them to redeem your life deed, and count them as my filial piety."

Seeing Zilan's money and listening to her words, Grandma Liu was very relieved, took her hand, patted her hand and smiled and said, "Good boy, I knew you were caring. But, if we both After redeeming your birth, you are the only one left in the mansion, and you don't even have a helper around you, so your life will be difficult."

Zilan sneered and said: "Grandma knows about the affairs of the mansion. Looking at the current situation, the heir is the third master. The good life of the uncle will not last long, let alone my life? It’s better for grandma and parents to redeem their backgrounds, so as not to disturb that muddy water.”

At this time, Liu's mother-in-law, Liu boy, and Liu's daughter-in-law walked in.After hearing Zilan's words, the Liu family boy agreed: "Sister's words are very true, it's better to come out earlier, who knows what will happen to the uncle in the future? My sister is only 19 years old now, and there will be a long time to come." Now, why bother to spend time with the uncle? According to me, grandma and parents have redeemed their backgrounds, and I will go to a farther place to find a safe place to stay. If the uncle is really unreliable, the younger sister will sneak away Come out, our whole family has moved away and went to have a birthday. My sister is still young. When I move to a new place, I can find a good husband's house again. Why bother to follow the uncle and look at the eyes of the grandma and those aunts? ?”

After hearing her son's words, the Liu family's mother-in-law was a little scared, and hurriedly scolded: "You bastard, don't talk nonsense. If these words spread to the mansion, our whole family will die."

Old man Liu kowtowed the cigarette pouch in his hand, frowned and said, "Don't scold him, he is also thinking of our family. Now that the old lady is old, she won't live for many years, and the uncle is about to lose power. When the third master is in charge of the house, he will naturally be the one who uses the second house, so why would he take us seriously? Moreover, if the uncle really falls and our family loses power, then Lan'er will suffer a lot Why don't we listen to her brother, we will redeem the whole family and take the opportunity to move to another place to live."

Nanny Liu, who was sitting by the side and remained silent for a long time, nodded at this moment and said: "The boy's words are not unreasonable. Now even the old man and the old man are standing on the side of the third master. The old man has no palm." It is possible for the family. The old lady and I are both old, no matter who of us dies first, our family will lose power. At that time, even if the uncle's life is easy, the grandma will no longer care about the old man. Taijun or my face, please treat Lan'er kindly."

After hearing what the family said, Zilan was also a little moved, so she took the opportunity to tell her about Jin Yuyu's private property management, and said: "I just wanted to win the heart of the uncle, to fight for more dignity, and to save money." The eldest grandma is causing trouble for me. Besides, even if the third master takes charge of the house in the future, the life of the uncle will not be too sad, and I can enjoy some blessings along with him. However, if I really decide to move out, I can take advantage of it The uncle is taking advantage of the opportunity to manage his private property, and earn more money in it. Moreover, the uncle values ​​me now, so I can take this opportunity to get my body deed back."

The daughter-in-law of the Liu family was not willing to let Zilan redeem herself, so how much money would it take for the married sister-in-law to go back to her natal family.Just after hearing Zilan's words, the daughter-in-law of the Liu family was also moved. After all, Zilan made money and went home, and the family could take advantage of it.

Therefore, Liu's daughter-in-law took Zilan's hand affectionately, and said with a fawning smile: "My sister's idea is really good. If I get enough money, my sister will have a private house for herself, and I won't be afraid of not finding a good husband's family in the future. I always tell your brother that although my sister is loved by the uncle, she still depends on grandma's face to live her life. She must have suffered a lot. If my sister can really leave the mansion, she will look for her later. It’s a good in-law’s family, who is the master of the house, how can he live by looking at other people’s faces? Besides, she is a fair and righteous wife, so she doesn’t have to compete with other women for her husband.”

That night, the Liu family got together, and after a detailed plan was discussed, Zi Lan hurried back to the Jin Mansion, fearing that Jin Yuyu would go back to the mansion to look for her, and that the Liu family would blame her for taking too long to go home.

The idea of ​​leaving Jin's mansion was decided, and Zilan began to carefully calculate Jin Yuyu's private property, to see how she could earn more money without disturbing Jin Yuyu.

Nanny Liu also took advantage of the day when Taijun Jin was very happy, knelt and kowtowed to beg for grace, redeemed her life contract with her son and daughter-in-law, and returned home to enjoy the blessings.

Jin Taijun also thought that Nanny Liu, old man Liu, and Liu's mother-in-law's family had served for decades, and exempted them from their worth, and rewarded them with another 300 taels of silver.

(End of this chapter)