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Now that Lin Xi has become a filial piety, there is no reason for her to live in Yongning Hou Mansion anymore.As for the White Mansion in the west of the city, there are also many inconveniences.

It's fine if Zhao Jingyi doesn't return, now that he is permanently stationed in the capital, he can't run to the White House every day to attract suspicion.

So after coming back, the first thing I did was to find a three-entry house for Lin Xi. It was located between Prince Rui's Mansion and the White Mansion in the west of the city. , very clean and tidy, ready to live in.

The size is very suitable for the Lin family with only one master, and in the name of thanking the elder for taking care of the son, Lin Xi had no choice but to accept it.

Now that the end of the new year is approaching, it is convenient for Lin Xi to meet with various managers and reconcile accounts.

Most of Lin Xi's property is some dowry from her mother at the beginning, and there are not many follow-up purchases.

Taking over from my grandmother three years ago, and only looking at the results rather than the process to establish the rules for future generations of investment companies to appoint managers, the general profit is higher than that of one year, even if it does not expand, it is still extremely rich.

Several shopkeepers sat in the east hall, holding a cup of good winter tea in each hand, with different expressions, some were calmly drinking the tea, some looked a little out of control, and some looked nervously at the back of the hall. There is a crisp sound of the abacus beads hitting.

Today it's their turn.

Finally, a younger steward stood up and asked another steward who was an old god for advice: "Guard Zheng, you are an old man, do you know when there will be a result?"

Manager Zheng glanced at him and said with a smile, "Are you new in office?"

The young steward said humbly: "Yes, steward Zhang resigned last year."

Steward Zheng nodded and said: "Don't worry, the young master's girls and boys are all good at reconciling accounts. Even the accountant in the lower silver building will be willing to bow down. If your account books are clean, your prospects will meet the young master's." If you ask, there is nothing to worry about."

The young steward felt relieved when he heard the words, kowtowed his hand and returned to his seat.

After a while, a servant girl came out, "Several shopkeepers, the young master wants to see you, please come with the servant girl."

Seeing the relaxed faces of those stewards, and some leaving with joyful expressions, Tuantuan couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Young master's way is better, they are all honest now, and their accounts are clean. The income of this store is much higher than that of other stores."

Lin Fang and Gu Hai were sorting and putting away the ledgers one by one, then they said with a smile: "Follow our young master, there is meat to eat, the young ones study hard, and in the future they can also be in charge."

Lin Xi couldn't help shaking her head when she heard the words, "That's all."

The two young servants laughed a few times, picked up the thick ledger and went out.

Zhou's mother made tea and came in. Seeing Tuanyuan neatly tidy up the abacus paper and pen on the table, she leaned away with a smile and said, "Master, it's good for a girl who can read the book, why bother to be proficient in it?" , what should I do if my mind is wild?"

Zhou's mother had always planned to give the Tuanyuan sisters to Lin Xi as housekeepers. When Lin Xi was a child, it was fine to use a maid as a substitute. Now that she is older, she has taken over the property and let the two girls come forward. In the future, the young lady will come in. This is a taboo.

Lin Xi took Mother Zhou's tea, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Why can't I use it? From now on, they will be the masters of the house, and they can use what they have learned so that no one can fool them. If they don't like to take care of the inner house, there are also them The place to go, my girl, is naturally different."

Zhou's mother couldn't laugh or cry, his young master really didn't care about women's sex, and he didn't know whether it was good or bad.

At this moment, a young man from the Bai Mansion came in to see Lin Xi, "Master, the master is going to visit the Bai Mansion in the east of the city tomorrow, please come to the mansion early tomorrow and go together."

Lin Xi nodded to show that she understood, and told Steward Lin, "Uncle Lin, didn't the villager send some fresh vegetables from the greenhouse? Have someone send some to the White Mansion."

"Master, I have already prepared it."

Lin Xi was able to open the mansion independently, and the happiest thing was Steward Lin, who managed the mansion in an orderly manner, and Lin Xi didn't need to worry about it at all.He was holding a plate of tangerines in his hand, and handed one to Zhou's mother, "There are also tangerines from the south, which are sweet and seedless, not many but good enough, do you want someone to send some to the Marquis of Yongning?" , Prince Rui's residence?"

Lin Xi took the tangerine peeled by Mother Zhou, tasted it, and nodded, "Sure enough, grandma and teacher like sweets when they are older, and Rong'er also likes it when she is young."

Early the next morning, Lin Xi took a car to the Baifu in the west of the city, and followed his teacher to the east of the city to visit the elder Baige.

If Mr. Bai Lao wants to become an official, Guo Zi Jian is perfect, and the current Guo Zi Jian Jijiu is Bai Rubai, the eldest son of Bai Ge Lao. Just hearing the name, you can tell that the relationship is very close.

On the carriage, the old Mr. Bai closed his eyes and meditated, suddenly said: "Baige is very old, and he has written a letter to resign, and the emperor will not send it."

Lin Xi looked sideways at the old gentleman, "Is the teacher going to take the position of offering sacrifices to the Imperial Academy?"

Old Mr. Bai opened his eyes, looked at the little apprentice with a slight smile, and chuckled, "You can see clearly."

"There are currently three members of the Bai family's direct line who are officials in the court, and one person is released. Today's Chunwei Shuyanshu is bound to end. With the talents of these two brothers, high school is only a matter of ranking. If the old Baige does not retreat, how will he be for his descendants?" Make room? Uncle Bai Rubai can't just sit still in the place where the wine is offered, can he?"

Mr. Bai did not deny it, but said rather appreciatively: "When spring begins, we will go up again."

Bai Rusong is a freak of the Bai family. He passed the Sanyuan and resigned after becoming the emperor's teacher. He is so chic that people don't know what to say.Although Bai Rubai is his cousin of the same generation, but the age is much different, it can be said that he grew up listening to the legend of this cousin.

Today Bai Rubai and his grandson specially stood at the door to greet him.

Lin Xi helped Mr. Bai out of the carriage, and Bai Rubai came up to him to help him.

Then Lin Xi and Bai Jiashu Yan Shujin greeted each other separately, Shujin was still serious and dignified, Shuyan was lively and active, and even winked with Lin Xi, calling him "Junior Brother Lin."

Lin Xi didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

After serving tea in the front hall, Bai Rubai said with a smile: "Brother came today, it must be due to him."

Mr. Bai did not make a high profile, nodded his head and said: "This old man has been lonely for many years, and finally got a young apprentice, so I always have to think about him."

Lin Xi smiled humbly, "Lin Xi is not talented, let the teacher bother."

Bai Rubai squinted his eyes to look at the young man of the Lin family, and said with a chuckle: "It is also my elder brother's blessing to have such an apprentice."

Old Mr. Bai waved his hand, "Don't praise him, he is very naughty, and I need you to take care of him from now on."

"Naturally, the brothers just happened to help each other." Bai Rubai said, then changed the subject and sighed, "It's just that with the prestige of the elder brother, a mere Guozijian sacrificial wine is really overkill. The emperor was still lamenting why you Not out of the mountain."

"The old man has been away from the court for a long time, and he has to go one step at a time. The emperor misses the past. Speaking of it, if it can be achieved, it is already a great grace of the emperor."

Having said this, it is already very clear that old Mr. Bai's Guozijian sacrificial wine is very safe.

After changing the subject, Mr. Bai asked, "Is Mr. Ge here today?"

Bai Rubai shook his head, "Six letters requesting the emperor to appoint a crown prince, but there is no news so far, the courtiers are in panic, these days my father is in the cabinet."

With a thought in Lin Xi's heart, the Grand Court Meeting was held again, but Zhao Jingyi did not go, and cunningly hid in the palace in the name of keeping filial piety, letting the monarchs and ministers fight outside.

However, the news came in one after another. The emperor was determined to tour the south, but the crown prince was determined not to stand.

It's just that the courtiers were so powerful before, and the stalemate has gotten a little out of control. If the emperor doesn't bow his head, the previous efforts will be in vain, and it will be difficult to have such an opportunity in the future.

Old Bai Ge has experienced three dynasties, and he knows in his heart that in the end, one side will always bow first.

However, Zhao Jingyi's two victories made Emperor Xia Jing's confidence swell, and the emperor was determined to be better than before, and the party who bowed his head was actually determined.

Since ancient times, the sacred heart is hard to change, and he is also not optimistic about King Liang and King Shu.

"It is inevitable to retreat bravely in the rapids." Old Mr. Bai sighed.

Two old people were talking inside, and the younger generation came out after a while.

"Where's your little son, why doesn't he follow behind you?" Although Shuyan is older than Lin Xi, his detached temperament still cannot be changed.

Speaking of Zhao Yuanrong, Lin Xi's expression immediately softened, "I'm just taking care of you on behalf of the prince. Now that the prince is back in Beijing, he is naturally in the palace."

Shuyan tilted his head, "That's right." Then he showed a smirk and said, "My second uncle is returning to Beijing to report on his work, and he will probably be there soon."

Lin Xi looked at Shuyan suspiciously, not knowing what it had to do with him.

But Shuyan just laughed and didn't say anything, which made Lin Xi puzzled.

Mr. Bai looked at Bai Rubai in astonishment, "Lin Xi?"

Bai Rubai smiled and said: "Why, the girl from the Bai family is not good enough?"

Old Mr. Bai quickly waved his hand, "You know that's not what I mean, but does Mr. Ge know about this? Since he is Ru Tao's granddaughter, he needs his consent."

"Since I said so, my father is in favor of it. Rutao has sent a letter to him, and he has no objection."

Mr. Bai frowned, and said thoughtfully: "Although Xi'er is an apprentice of the old man, she is only a scholar now, and the Yongning Houfu is just a foreign family, with limited help and weak foundation."

Bai Rusong laughed loudly, "The Bai family is flourishing, so there is no need to add flowers."

Hearing that Mr. Bai frowned, "This matter has to be approved by the Yongning Hou Mansion."

This marriage is definitely a surprise for Mrs. Tai.

After Lin Xi passed the filial piety, Mrs. Tai began to look around with reading glasses.

After Lin Xi was admitted as a scholar, Mrs. Tai was no longer satisfied with the few candidates who came from the aunt's family.

She made friends with the sisters in her boudoir, and she had met Lin Xi before, and some of them had spoken to her, and she stayed one by one to see each other.

Everyone in the house knows it.

As soon as Mr. Bai agreed, Mrs. Bai was invited back to her mother's house the next day. She was overjoyed when she heard that, and hurriedly returned to the Hou Mansion to report to Mrs. Tai.

"Oh, it'd be great if it could be done. The girls of the Bai family don't have to worry about it."

Mrs. Tai blushed happily, and Mrs. Shan praised with great wink: "Our nephew is not exaggerating. He is the most secure child. He is motivated and clean. The Bai family's parents and mother have good eyes. Now that you are the master of the house, there will be no naughty maids, the young couple will be harmonious in the future, and the old lady will wait to hug her grandson."

Mrs. Tai nodded again and again.

Bai smiled and said, "Do you want my cousin to know?"

Shan covered her mouth and said with a smile, "My nephew will only be happy when he finds out."

"Alright, your cousin has his own opinion, so you should ask him what he thinks."

So it was settled.