Red Chamber misrepresentation

The snow stopped and stopped for several days, and in a blink of an eye, the managers of various farm shops came to Beijing one after another.Zixin, Mama Qian, and Mama Li pulled up the screen, and borrowed Jia Amnesty's study outside to listen to the stewards' conversations.As in the past, except for a few seasonal fruits and vegetables, the managers of various places just brought account books to Beijing, and all the income had already been exchanged for bank notes and deposited in banks in various places.Zi Xin is double-minded, her ears are listening to the steward's report, but her mind is drifting away.The manager handles things carefully, so naturally there will be no major mistakes. She doesn't believe that the manager is a person, but she also believes in the effect of the red-blooded loyalty pill.However, it is very necessary to listen to the current situation in various places for yourself.

Both the Zhang family and Marquis Wei Min came from southern Fujian, so Zi Xin's properties are distributed in four places: Southern Fujian, Jiangnan, Northeast, and the suburbs of Beijing.Among them, Min Nan is the leader.Most of the fertile fields, shops, and fertile fields on the outskirts of the capital in the south of the Yangtze River were dowry by his mother.What Zhang Yu left behind was more of an unobtrusive but promising business.After carefully looking at her private property account book, she was even more amazed by her father's hard work.Thinking of the man in his memory that has been blurred year by year, Zi Xin feels a little sad.

After all the stewards finished their reports, there was no need for Zixin to speak in person, as Mama Qian had already taken care of the next year's affairs in detail.Zi Xin always had a smile on her face, and the supervisors couldn't see her through the screen, but she could vaguely see her nodding frequently.Seeing that Zixin didn't seem to ask some questions that caught them off guard from time to time in the early years, they couldn't help feeling relieved.Although those things have little to do with them, in the end it is because the subordinates are not good at handling things, and it is true that they have neglected their duties.After all these years of rectification, it has finally seen results, so the managers can't help but smile.

"It's been a hard year, everyone," Zi Xin said, winking at Mama Li, who immediately took out the tray.There were uniform black brocade purses with cloud patterns on the tray, each with embroidered characters, and each of the stewards took out the purses with their names embroidered on them.Zi Xin's voice came to their ears again, "Bonus at the end of the year, don't be disgusted with the little things."

Although it has been the same sentence over the years, everyone who is in charge does not dare to neglect, there is an endless stream of voices saying that they dare not, and occasionally there are those who take the opportunity to show their loyalty.Zi Xin smiled, and then the young servant led them out.The carriage was already waiting outside, and Zixin booked a table at the best restaurant in Dongcheng, which was considered a reward once a year.It was not convenient for Zixin to come forward, so the manager, Mr. Ma, was in charge of entertaining.

When the crowd dispersed, Mother Li ordered the little girl to pack up the screen, and personally supported Zi Xin to the parked sedan chair. She asked in a low voice, "Princess, do you have a special meeting this time?"

Zi Xin shook her head, and said softly, "Mom, have you settled those people down?"

Mother Li will nod.The person Zi Xin was referring to was the steward in charge of her Xinde farm.The new emperor bestowed on her the title of princess and the salary of a princess.Those former Huangzhuang stewards are not easy to deal with, and it is definitely not something that can be solved by a loyal player.She naturally has to be careful.Today she was really absent-minded, thinking about when the other end would make a move. These days, Jia She sent her some useful ladies in charge.Those few looked ordinary, but they were good scouts.

Zhen Jia and Shi's relationship is so deep that no one else needs to inquire.After the Shi family visited Zhen Jia in person that day, Wu Shi's family took Zhen Jia's place every morning and evening, and occasionally offered some vegetarian dishes made by Zhen Jia herself.Every time at this time, Shi Shi made a big mistake and generously rewarded him without hesitation.All of this was done in front of Zi Xin.Zi Xin looked funny, but was not moved in the slightest.At present, she already has a lot of money, not to mention she still enjoys the princess's salary.Shi Shi is the head of the family, and she has no objection at all to whom she likes to give things to.Everything in the public house is recorded, and if it is Shi's private house, she doesn't care much.Xu didn't see Zi Xin's actions. After doing this several times, Shi's rewards also stopped.

At three o'clock, Zixin stepped into the main hall of Rongxi Hall on time, and when she looked up, she saw that Shi's family had been waiting on Shi's side.Wu Shi's family is about 25 to [-] years old. She was born clean, her face is like a disc, and she looks very pleasing.She seemed to be eloquent and coaxed Shi to smile.Zi Xin smiled and said nothing, everyone in Kinmen bowed their knees to salute her, Zi Xin smiled and waved to signal for everyone to excuse her.She stood still in front of Shi Shi, and smiled lightly, "Mother is safe."

Shi Shi nodded and looked Zi Xin up and down.Today she is dressed casually, with a golden hollowed-out butterfly apron on her head, red jade earrings the size of red beans on her ears, a pair of fine gold bracelets on her wrists, and a white jade lock on her chest. The whole person looked exquisite and clear.She also got news that at the end of the new year, all the managers who came to see Zixin were empty-handed except for the time.This guy has been in the door for almost two years. Although he occasionally puts on an innocent and stupid look, he is not really stupid.But in these days, apart from the real gold, silver, antique calligraphy and paintings that she could see when she first entered the door, she couldn't see any income.They also sent people to check carefully, but there was no news.If she doesn't understand, is it possible that the mother beside her is also ignorant of ordinary affairs?Shi Shi categorically didn't believe it, remembering the original plan, she couldn't help but secretly added one.After the matter is completed, she must be forced to hand over all the prospects of the shop and farm.The second room doesn't need to know about this.

"Sit down quickly, why do you need such a polite gift." Shi pointed to her side, then turned her head and ordered, "Mother Lu, hurry up and make some hot tea. It's getting colder every day. Pearl, hurry up." Go and bring my emerald jade stove to the princess. It’s freezing cold, and you really came here just like that, how do the people around you serve you!”

Zi Xin sat down with a smile and didn't hesitate, her eyes lit up when she saw the emerald jade hand stove, it seemed to be carved from a whole piece of green jadeite, there was no trace of splicing, even the small handle carved into a cabbage was completely integrated It is even more rare that it is transparent green.Zixin took over the stove, but Shi didn't say a word, and didn't say whether it was for her to use temporarily, or whether it was given to her.Zi Xin lowered her head slightly, the corners of her mouth curled up, there must be a demon if things go wrong, is this coming?

Sure enough, Shi Shi sighed lightly, stared at Zixin's lower abdomen, shook his head,

"I'm not afraid of the princess's jokes. I had a dream yesterday, and it was the empress Guanyin who gave away the son. The empress said that she was here to send the noble son, but the mansion was under construction. I begged the empress, and the empress promised you the garden Come back after the completion. I promised my mother that from now until the day before New Year's Eve, I will go to Tielan Temple to eat fast and chant Buddha, and I have already repaid my mother's kindness."

Zixin raised her head slightly holding the hand stove, staring at Shishi with clear eyes, Shishi pointed helplessly at Wu Shijia's,

"Hey, their grandma is still in the filial piety. If she is allowed to go, she may offend the Bodhisattva. The Guanyin Empress will think I am not sincere. But this year is close, and every family has to prepare for the annual ceremony in advance. , I really can't get away..."

Shi Shi stopped and looked at Zi Xin helplessly.Zi Xin blinked her eyes with a smile, and turned her head slightly, as if she was really thinking of a way for her.Seeing Zixin's appearance again, Shi's blood surged up, she closed her eyes helplessly, and breathed evenly.Opening his eyes again, he saw that Zi Xin looked helpless, as if he really couldn't think of a way out.

"Princess, I know that you have a noble status now, but I can't think of anyone else in this family except you..."

Feeling helpless, Shi prolonged his voice, while still looking at Zi Xin.She bit her lower lip lightly with her white teeth, and her eyes showed firmness.She couldn't help being overjoyed, and was about to speak, but she heard that Zi Xin was the first to speak.

"Mother, although I'm not familiar with the etiquette of family exchanges, fortunately there are rules to follow. Mother, let's see which ones need to be added or subtracted, and I will handle them carefully. In addition, there are also customs for the sacrifice of the young year. Just do it. Don't worry, mother, such a major event will be done properly, not to mention Mama Li and the others will help me."

Shishi almost spat out a mouthful of blood, and Mother Lu who was on the side quickly pressed Shishi's hand, Shishi was stunned, and swallowed all the words that were about to explode.Mother Lu bent over Zixin, "Princess, please forgive me. Madam is too embarrassed to speak, but the old lady asked her to help her, so she begged the princess for her. Madam wants the princess to pray for her. Madam is worried that if she doesn't If you keep your promise, Goddess Guanyin will go back on her word..."

Zi Xin was very happy in her heart, but she was really puzzled on her face.Shi looked at Zixin and nodded immediately,

"That's it, that's it. The princess is a noble person. If you go in person, Guanyin will be happy. Your younger siblings will feel very sorry if they know about it. No, Wu Shi's family, Zhou Rui's family, and Wang Shun's family all went together for her." .”

Zi Xin sneered secretly, this posture was probably because they planned everything well and just waited for her to take the bait.She didn't deny it, just bowed her head in thought.Shi Shi and Lu's mother exchanged glances. Wu Shijia seemed to want to say something, but was stopped by Lu's mother's eyes.Wu Shi's family backed away, not daring to disobey Mother Lu.

What should come will always come, Zi Xin completely lost patience and nodded in agreement.After some politeness, Shi asked Zixin to go back to make preparations, instead of her serving the meal.Zi Xin took his leave happily, and had no intention of putting down the hand stove at all.Shi Shi was immersed in joy, but he didn't care, and when Zi Xin came out of Rongxi Hall, he remembered it and felt annoyed.I also thought that I could get back more in a few days, so I didn't care.

As soon as Zixin returned to Qingcangzhai, he talked to Jia Amnesty.Jia She sneered and turned around to prepare manpower for Zi Xin's trip.On the second day, at Chenzheng, Lu's mother was already asking to see her outside Qingcang Zhai.Zi Xin didn't say much, but ordered someone to invite her.

Mother Lu pinched her handkerchief and knelt down immediately after entering the main room.She was putting on airs, but Zixin didn't have the heart to be polite to her, and she fell to her knees on the ground with a thump.Although the main room has been covered with thick blankets and her knees are fine, Mother Lu already feels that her face is dull and her face is lost.

Zi Xin smiled lightly and glanced at the little girl who was standing beside her. The two little girls went up to support Mother Lu, one left and one right.Zixin smiled and said,

"Why do you need to be so polite, mother? The time for please Ann has not yet come, but mother is busy today?"

"Grandma Princess, Madam is just afraid that you will rush to pay your respects today. Yesterday you agreed to Madam's matter... After all, this is a very important matter, so it is not easy to delay, no. As soon as you left yesterday, Madam ordered Rentete is ready for you to go out with the accompanying person in the carriage. The carriage is parked at the second gate, you only need to bring your laundry and the attendant with you."

Mama Lu chuckled, she glanced around and saw the few people who often waited on Zi Xin, she smiled again, "According to me, in fact, the princess's grandma just follow me. The wives who serve are already Selected."

"Mom, don't be in a hurry. I originally planned to go to Tielan Temple after saying hello today. Now that my mother is here, it's just in time. I'm only thirteen now, and it will be more than half a month until New Year's Eve. How can I bother my mother. Besides, now I... I'm afraid it's inconvenient to take the mansion's car. Fortunately, my chariot was also given early in the morning. It's freezing cold, so I'm sorry to trouble my mother to take a special trip."

While Zixin was talking, there was a little girl holding a black brocade purse.The top is clean, without embroidery, it looks like a half-finished product.With a smile on her face, Mother Lu took the purse without thinking much, and put it in her clothes, all she wanted was to wait for Zixi to go out with her.

Mama Li lifted the curtain and entered, nodded to Lu Mama, stood beside Zixin, and replied respectfully, "Princess, the car is ready. We can go out after your order."

Mother Lu was overjoyed and looked at Zixin expectantly.Zi Xin nodded, promising to leave now.Mother Lu immediately resigned from Zixin and hurried to Rongxi Hall.