Rebirth of the little landlady

Chapter 176 The truth of the matter

"It is said that Ningnan Mansion is the most affluent mansion in my dynasty. More importantly, it is famous all over the country for its silk weaving industry and embroidery. Since I have done this business, how could I not visit it? In fact, I have long wanted to I went, but it’s a pity that I didn’t have a chance, and now such a good opportunity is in front of me, why should I not go?!” Yuan Bao was sitting in Su Chunsheng’s room in the county seat, talking freely.

Su Qiusheng became anxious, "Yuanbao, you know that Ni's mansion and that Ni Xiaopang have bad intentions for you, how can you go so far with him? If they sell you, where are you going to cry?" Go? To be honest, if it weren’t for the fact that there are so many servants at home, and Uncle Liang is a reliable and capable person, I wouldn’t feel relieved to let you stay at home alone!”

Yuan Bao smiled slightly, "I've made Ni Xiaopang swear that from now on, he won't have any wrong thoughts about me. It's for my own good that he will discuss with me before he thinks or does something, and I After walking with him for a while, we will owe nothing to each other! Also, if there is any news from the Ni residence, he will also tell me!" Although this contract was only verbal, Yuan Bao still believed in Ni Xiaopang .

Although he couldn't find any reason, Su Qiusheng still tried to persuade him, "Ni Xiaopang may not know enough, Yuan Bao, you really want to go that much? Our family is not short of money now." How could he know? What he said casually turned out to be a prophecy, and one day not long after, Yuan Bao smiled bitterly and silently lamented Su Qiusheng's wisdom as a prophet.

Yuan Bao thought for a while, "I still want to learn more." Although this is just an excuse, it is also a dream in her heart. As an embroidery designer, she represents the top weaving and embroidery techniques of this era. How could there be no temptation for her at all?
"Brother—" Su Qiusheng looked at Su Chunsheng who had been silent for help.

Su Chunsheng opened his mouth and asked with difficulty, "Yuan Bao, when are you going to leave?" Since Yuan Bao had decided on something, he would support it even if he had millions of reluctances in his heart.

Yuan Bao paused, "If you agree, I plan to leave early tomorrow morning." He pretended to be relaxed and comforted, "Anyway, I'll go to get some rewards, after some school examinations, it probably won't take a few days, go early and go early Come back!"

"Okay!" Su Chunsheng nodded, "Being alone outside, be careful in everything, no matter what, first seek self-protection, and don't be self-willed. As for the family, you can rest assured!" He wanted to exhort, but when it came to his lips, it turned into this short sentence, but when Yuan Bao thought of this sentence later, he realized that it was really every word.

Seeing the two of them like this, Su Qiusheng knew that there was no room for maneuver in this matter. He pursed his lips tightly and hung his head in silence, as if he was angry with someone.

Yuan Bao wanted to persuade Su Qiusheng again, but he didn't know what to say, so he had to give up, got up and left, intending to end this short farewell and go back to the village to prepare for departure.

Even the little Su Chengan seemed to feel the difference in this separation. When Yuan Bao held him tightly in his arms, he didn't blushed and dodged awkwardly like before, but narrowly fell down. To tears, it was only because of a stubbornness that refused to admit defeat that the tears did not burst out of the eyes, but he didn't know that this kind of him made Yuan Bao even more reluctant to let go.

Seeing Yuan Bao's figure turn around the screen wall and was about to walk out of the gate, Su Chunsheng couldn't control himself anymore, so he ran after him.

Yuan Bao was pressed against the corner of the wall by Su Chunsheng, behind her was the cold and solid wall of her own house, in front of her was Su Chunsheng's fiercely rising and falling chest, beside her ears was Su Chunsheng's heartbeat like beating a drum, and her nostrils were full of emotions that made her extremely nostalgic. Breath, and she is about to stay away from this warmth and protection again, and her nose can't help but feel sore.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Yuan Bao..." Su Chunsheng murmured in Yuan Bao's ear over and over again, as if confessing and confiding.

Yes, Su Chunsheng knew in his heart why Yuanbao had to go: get rid of the grip of the Ni Mansion, enjoy their freedom, and let the family live here safely and beautifully. What is needed is "power", stronger than the Ni Mansion power.

In order to obtain this kind of "momentum", Su Chunsheng adopted the method of studying hard, not only working hard on his own, but also spurring his two younger brothers, Su Qiusheng and Su Chengan.

But these all take time.

The scientific examination is not just for their Su family brothers. There are many talented and hardworking people, and they may not all succeed. There are various unfairness in the imperial examination, and they have to rely on some luck. They are just the bottom students.

However, Yuanbao has grown so fast, but within three or four years, she has grown from a clever country girl to a top embroiderer who is well-known throughout Qing'an County. Even when she, the Su brothers run as hard as they can, there are times when they can't do what they want.

Therefore, Yuanbao had no choice but to make a move!
The master of Ningnan Mansion is an existence that even the Ni Mansion must look up to. It is also the only existence they have come into contact with so far that can overwhelm the Ni Mansion in terms of power. As long as they are appreciated by the master's family, they can completely get rid of Ni Mansion. government control.

Such an opportunity, knowing that there are risks, how could Yuan Bao give up? !

Yuan Bao hugged Su Chunsheng back tightly, "It's not your fault, how can you be blamed for this? I caused all the trouble, I'm too rich, I don't know how to restrain myself..." She put her face on Su Chunsheng's chest After a while, "Besides, the relationship is a matter between two people. You are working hard, and I can't do nothing, or I will feel uneasy."

Yuan Bao now understands why Su Qiusheng is so sad because he failed an exam, why Su Chunsheng is so strict with Su Qiusheng and Su Chengan, their goal has changed from being a scholar to being a scholar, and they have to race against time to reach it as soon as possible , how could she just watch them stand in front of her and fight for her?
Su Chunsheng didn't say a word, just hugged Yuanbao tightly, as if in this way, he could protect Yuanbao under his wings forever without any harm.

"It will be fine. I will be careful. I will not be capricious. I just want to protect myself..." Yuan Bao murmured in a low voice, whether he was persuading Su Chunsheng or telling himself.

Su Chunsheng finally let go of Yuan Bao, watched her board the carriage, Yuan Bao leaned out from the window, waved and shouted at the three Su brothers standing at the gate of the house, "Wait for me, I will be back soon ——” And this is destined to be a promise that cannot be fulfilled.

After lunch, Yuan Bao took Su Qiaoqiao and Su Youran to see Liu Guirong, and by the way, he also talked about going out. Liu Guirong cowardly promised, "I won't trouble you any more, you guys Just rest assured!"

Yuan Bao nodded and didn't say anything else.

On the other hand, Mrs. Liang who came with her was a little curious and asked Liu Guirong, "Aren't you worried?" Even if Liu Guirong had no relationship with Yuan Bao, she wasn't afraid that Yuan Bao would be in danger when going out, but if she went with the Fifth Young Master of the Ni Mansion, wouldn't she be afraid of Yuan Bao being raped? Snatch it?
Liu Guirong paused, and then said slowly, "Yuanbao is the smartest child I've ever seen in my life, no one can compare to her, and Chunsheng in our family is not a vegetarian, as long as the two of them really want to be together Well, no one can beat them."

Aunt Liang was stunned, it was because of this Liu Guirong that she made a fuss without any scruples back then, wasn't she afraid that Yuan Bao would leave the Su family?Didn't you feel surprised at all after hearing that Yuan Bao had resigned from Ni's marriage?
But turning around and thinking about it, is Liu Guirong wrong?Having encountered so many troubles, isn't Yuan Bao still with Su Chunsheng now?With such a great reputation as a fan of ingots and treasures, why did he hesitate to pay the Su family money to do things?
I have to admit that although Liu Guirong is not smart enough, she has a woman's innate intuition, especially the intuition of being a mother. She is Su Chunsheng's biological mother or Yuan Bao's adoptive mother, and she should be regarded as the elder who knows them best in the world. The Patriarch of the Su Clan, who thought he was very seasoned, was incomparable.

Aunt Liang couldn't help asking, "Since this is the case, why were you so eager to get money from Yuan Bao?" Since sooner or later it was Su's money, why did Liu Guirong make things so bad?Can't we wait any longer?

Liu Guirong lowered his head and said, "I don't want a daughter-in-law like Yuan Bao, I just want her silver. Who wants to have their own daughter-in-law always overpowering themselves? Besides, I have lived through so many years of hard life, and I don't want to lose money." I want to raise my eyebrows and let out a sigh of relief..." Sighed, "The lard is blinding my heart, I deserve it!"

Aunt Liang nodded knowingly. She is also a woman, especially she, who has already become a mother-in-law, understands the feeling Liu Guirong said better. To put it bluntly, this is also the greatest greed and selfishness. Those who have lost the ingot must discard the ingot!
Aunt Liang sighed, "You are still blessed. Up to now, although you have lost what you shouldn't have, you have not lost what you deserve."

Although Liu Guirong's current material life is not so rich, it can be called comfortable, and all of this is provided by Yuanbao, but this emotional torture cannot be shaken off, and she will be like a mouse for the rest of her life Hiding in such a place, it will never be beautiful again.

Liu Guirong lost his temper completely, "I know, I am content, I am thinking of Yuan Bao!"

After quietly filling up the granary in the village, Yuan Bao and Liang Pinzheng handed over the accounts. Liang Pinzheng was taken aback, "Boss, why do you save so much grain? We won't be able to eat it all by the end of next year!" , Yuan Bao has been using grain to pay for various expenses, and reminded, "Master, next year we don't have to pay rent to the tenants, and our harvest this year is probably not wrong!"

In the first year of land reclamation, the rent was paid, in the second year no one gave it to anyone, in the third year the rent was halved, and in the fourth year the rent was collected in full. This was the land lease contract they signed with the refugees.

Moreover, Yuanbao's rent is lower than others'—although they are half of the harvest, but others ask the tenants to pay the tax, but Yuanbao pays the tax herself, which is equivalent to giving more than [-]% of the harvest to the tenants. That is quite kind!
The land rent is paid in advance, so after the refugees got their household registration and signed the land lease contract, Yuan Bao distributed the grain. After this year's autumn harvest, Yuan Bao no longer has to pay for the grain. She only thought about leaving home to do things. The arrangement was made, but I didn't expect that after the autumn harvest in the second year, the grain would be considered as old grain and would depreciate in value!

Yuan Bao scratched his head, "Then you and Chun Sheng can discuss it!" The price of food is still high, which shows that Yuan Bao is really not suitable for business, especially for futures, and his vision is really not ordinary. what!

After Yuanbao left, Su Chunsheng directed Liang Pinzheng to start selling grain quietly, and sold three-quarters of the grain left by Yuanbao before the autumn harvest. This alone earned almost 6000 taels of silver, equivalent to two years This is Yuan Bao's only income other than the county rent since he returned to the village, and Yuan Bao's ability has finally been rescued from the state of being unable to make ends meet.

Although it is not bad for money, the state of only going out and not getting in still makes people feel uncertain. Yuan Bao, who is away from home, finds out what Su Chunsheng has done through his ability, and his mood is extremely exciting, but the idea of ​​using his ability to do business , also appeared in Yuan Bao's mind for the first time.

Yuan Bao's luggage was very simple, just a few changes of clothes and a few pieces of jewelry. She packed 200 taels of broken gold and silver in three purses and put them in various places, but a small package was all that was needed. Done.

Seeing Yuan Bao wearing a necklace made of silk thread, Liang Xiumei was very dissatisfied, "Master, what are you wearing? Why don't you wear that gold necklace?"

Yuan Bao smiled, clutching his chest and said, "I am a treasure!" Two silver beans and three gold beans were hidden in the five small thread bumps used as pendants, which were props for her to display her supernatural powers.

Early the next morning, Ni Xiaopang's carriage stopped at the gate of the Su family's compound. Before Yuan Bao got into the carriage, Liang Xiumei still asked persistently, "Master, why didn't you let you bring the maid? Are you talking to me again?" Fifth young master, let's discuss and discuss!" Young and active little girl, who is not eager to meet the market, with a pure heart, how can you know the danger outside?
However, Liang Xiumei made such a fuss, which diluted Yuan Bao's parting feelings a lot.

The carriage headed south all the way, crossing the state and heading towards Ningnan Prefecture. Because of the hot weather, they rushed from dawn to dusk, and sometimes stopped before noon. Fortunately, they had plenty of time and were not in a hurry. He is used to walking this way, no matter how he walks, he will never miss Mr. Su.

Ni Xiaopang and Yuan Bao, two children who had never traveled far, took this opportunity to play, saw a lot of novel things, and bought a lot of miscellaneous things.

The Ni Mansion prepared two carriages for them this time, the first one was for the two of them, which was more comfortable, and the second one was for the accompanying guards, and it also contained some gifts for the master's family. Added the things purchased by Ni Xiaopang and Yuan Bao.

If one ignores the slight physical discomfort caused by the hot weather and the bumpy carriage, then Yuan Bao and Ni Xiaopang's journey can be called perfect, and that's it, they are still very happy.

Fifteen days later, the group arrived safely and smoothly in Ningnan Fucheng. Because Fucheng is also called "Ningnan City", the people in Ningnan Fucheng used to call this city "Ningnanfu", with a kind of The indescribable arrogance, as if other than Fucheng, other places are not worthy of being called Ningnan Mansion.

And when they entered Ningnan Fucheng, they deeply understood the source of this arrogance - what a prosperous and beautiful city!
No wonder, people often say that Ningnan Mansion is more magnificent than the capital city, and the clothes of Ningnan Mansion are even flocked to by the aristocratic ladies in the capital...

Ningnan Fucheng has a history of more than 600 years. After three dynasties, it has never been invaded by war. Because the population has increased again and again, its scale has continued to expand. Up to now, it is divided into inner city, outer city, outer city and suburban area. four parts.

Yes, you read that right, the outside of the city and the suburbs can also be regarded as part of the prefectural city, because many people, especially small businessmen and ordinary people, cannot afford the expensive housing prices in the city, so they have to live in the suburbs and commute to and from the city every day. In the city, outside the city, and in the suburbs, even though their household registrations all clearly stated that they were from Fucheng, Ningnan Prefecture.

In addition, some other courtyards and Zhuangzi of rich and noble families were also built in places with beautiful mountains and rivers in the suburbs, which further increased the connection between the suburbs, the city and the prefectural city, making them both in name and in reality. Becoming an inseparable part of Fucheng makes Ningnan Mansion bigger and bigger.

For Yuan Bao who came from modern times and had seen super high housing prices, this situation is very easy to understand, but he has a new understanding of the high consumption in Ningnan Prefecture.

Yuan Bao suddenly remembered that it was the previous life she lived in. It seemed that the city with the highest consumption in the country was not Beijing, but Shanghai. As for the third place, it seemed to be still a southern city, probably Guangzhou or Shenzhen. I don't remember exactly.

It seems that the saying "a prosperous place in the south of the Yangtze River since ancient times" is quite reasonable!This recognition made Yuan Bao's greedy little heart jump wildly.

"Oh my god, my god..." Ni Xiaopang raised the curtain of the car high, sighing incessantly because of the scene before him.

If Yuan Bao hadn't grown up in a metropolis with a population of over ten million in her previous life, her current performance would probably be similar to that of Ni Xiaopang. Even now, she was looking around intently, marveling at the wisdom of the ancients and the prosperity of this dynasty.

"When we look back, let's find a chance to have a good time shopping, and it's not in vain to come here." Yuan Bao said, and Ni Xiaopang nodded repeatedly.

But not long after arriving at the inn where they stayed, their good mood came to an abrupt end.

It wasn't that they were treated poorly, nor was there any problem with their daily necessities, it was just because they learned the truth of the matter.

When they arrived at Ningnan Mansion, it was almost noon, and it was obviously not suitable to visit immediately. They washed and changed their clothes, tasted a delicious local meal, and then took a rest.

(End of this chapter)