The Honest Man of the Red Chamber

"Business is booming."

There are only four words!

What does it mean!

Jia's mansion was busy and respectful, setting up incense tables, kneeling down to worship, and presenting rich gifts to eunuchs before taking things. Those palace cakes, snacks, palace yarns, palace fans, incense beads, phoenix-tailed pearls and agate pillows, etc., looked like It was an ordinary etiquette, and after cleansing their hands and burning incense, Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng held their breaths, and each took one end carefully and spread it out slowly. Unexpectedly, it was these four words!

Business is booming~

Wang Guizhi felt that if it could be animated, the Jia family would spit out a lot of blood and fall to the ground the moment they opened it and read the characters clearly.

Shouldn’t it be about defending the family and defending the country, a family of loyalty, heck, maybe the Jia family can’t be mentioned, but it should also be admonishing words such as not forgetting the past and being a teacher of the future. What the hell is business booming? Does the Jia family specialize in business?When the imperial power was in power, the occasional attention of the emperor always gave Wang Guizhi the illusion that he might be a fake emperor...

Maybe people stand at different heights and see different things?Wang Guizhi had no choice but to think so.

Seeing everyone looking at her, Wang Guizhi's face also had a fever. It's not that she admits she said it, but that there seems to be no one else in the Jia family doing business except her, so the emperor knows, but think about it, what are you afraid of? Reward these four words, she still dare not answer?Anyway, in later generations, where have you never seen the chicken that Qianlong ate, the soup that Zhu Yuanzhang ate, the stinky tofu that Cixi praised, and the braised pork that Chairman Mao ate.

Wang Guizhi smiled and said, "I don't know which god asked this sentence for our Jia family, this is great! From now on, we will open a shop according to the order, and see who dares to join us." She turned to Jia She, " Please also ask Brother to make a space in your room, and put this calligraphy on it in the future, and also ask someone to put up a sign in front of our store."

Jia Amnesty originally thought that this was most likely an official amulet given to his younger brother by the Holy Spirit, it was Jiamen's Long En, but he didn't expect it to be not, so when he wondered if it was some kind of conspiracy, he let his younger brother and sister talk about it In the past, "write what?"

"Open the shop by order!"

Such a majestic advertisement is beyond anyone's imagination. In the future, her store will open all over the country!Even if the emperor is changed again, I am not afraid. After all, it is the emperor's imperial pen. This is her gold medal for avoiding death. It can be passed on to future generations. Wang Guizhi looked at the four words on the paper at this time, and felt that it was shining golden , It's a word of gold at all, and he is so convinced that he is full of praise, "The emperor's handwriting is really good, and the heart is upright, Cang..." Tsk, why can't I remember it all of a sudden.

"Vigorous and powerful, the strokes are silver hooks, and the dragon and snake dance in the wind."

Jia Zheng quickly took up the words with a dark smile in his stomach, he would be easy to praise him, but wouldn't it be okay to praise others?

On the surface, he didn't show it at all, and still changed the subject seriously, "It seems that someone helped us talk to the emperor, and I don't know which one. It would be nice to thank you." It should not be my brother-in-law Wang Ziteng Handwritten, after the Zhenwei Museum was visited twice, he also said that he asked himself to mention it to his wife, or close it, it is too enviable, not to mention, their main energy should be on Shanxi government affairs .

Jia's mother also thought so, "Exactly, people who can help us at this time should make good friends." Being targeted by someone and joining a clique, he hesitated, "If you can't find out for a while, I will keep it in my heart and report it in the future."

Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng hurriedly nodded in agreement, and then discussed how to mount the emperor's imperial brushes carefully, so which one should please start the writing for the word "opening a shop by order".

While listening, Mrs. Li glanced at Wang Guizhi several times. In the past few years, her appearance didn't seem to have changed much, and she continued to be pregnant like this. It may be because of proper maintenance during the confinement period. Underneath, her skin is as white as jade. As the saying goes, one white covers all ugliness, but she is not ugly at all. Although she is not stunning at first glance, the more you look at her, the better you think she is.Could it be that the younger siblings were really reincarnated as white snake spirits to repay their kindness?Otherwise, how come every time when something happens, when you meet her, you can always turn the bad luck into good fortune, and become Chengxiang when you die?

When the Daxing Emperor was about to abolish the crown prince for the second time, the Li family was secretly arrested and there was no news. Ma Jiaoer of the same family suddenly reported the funeral. Brother didn't know what happened next, but looking back now, she not only made it through, but also gave birth to Brother Cong with her, and moved to the main room of Rongxi Hall...

Just thinking about it, Jiamu spoke again.

"You are all here, and I happen to have something to discuss with you all."

Although nothing else makes people feel a little regretful, but it is the same as what the second daughter-in-law said, it is better than nothing, she said seriously, "I think about it, why did the emperor send Jia Zheng to Shanxi as chief secretary? Check the deficit, but based on what Master Wang and you guessed, it is certain to check the deficit." She sighed, "You may have forgotten that the Jia family also owes money to the court. Your Majesty, this is to make our Jia family a fool." Such a young rafter! I think back then, when the four families of Jinling Jia Shi Wang Xue, Jia Wang sent troops and labor, historians gave advice and advice, Xue family spent all their wealth..."

At that time, it could be said that it was a big gamble that exhausted everything. Fortunately, the ancestors succeeded!They left a dazzling legacy to future generations!Now it's their turn to find a way to preserve the family property for future generations!

Jia's mother looked at Jia Zheng, "Go to Shanxi to check the deficit. If you owe money to the household department yourself, how can you stand up and catch up with others!"

Jia Zheng's face was flushed by the words, so he had to kneel down to listen to the training, and Wang Guizhi had to kneel down after him.

The scene in the room was frozen.

"Boss, you belong to the Jue, what do you say?" Jia's mother also knew that this matter was difficult. If Jia's family was the first to pay back the money, she would really be standing on the cusp of the storm, not talking about others, but contacting others. The three families of Wang Shixue who have relatives may turn their heads against them.

Oh, your Jia family is amazing?Still owe silver?Who doesn't owe money, anyway, if you borrow money from the imperial court, I will borrow it, and you don't have to use it for nothing.The greater the credit, some truly clear and loved by the people, the more they may owe.You are in it and benefited from it but want to stab him back, what is the difference between you and a shameless and despicable villain!It will definitely be attacked by groups.

But the emperor's mind is unfathomable, even if you know that he wants to push you into the tiger forest, you have to "voluntarily" go in to fetch the tiger cubs.

Hearing what his mother said, Jia She felt a chill all over his body, he and his younger brother were thinking too little, Jiang is really old and hot!

When the emperor first came to the throne, he didn't want to force everyone to recover the owed money. His reputation was not good, so he asked Jia Zheng to go to Shanxi to be the chief secretary. See if the Jia family is sensible, hand over the money owed by the Jia family, and serve as an introduction to the fire, and give excuses to the sage; third, Jia Zheng is chasing up the deficit in Shanxi, and the results are not known. It depends on whether the descendants of the Jia family can use it; If Jia Zheng can be reluctant to use it, and the chief secretary becomes a governor, it is unusable, and someone will immediately become a governor to take charge of him...

But with a single stroke, he can advance, attack, retreat, or defend. Even though Jia's family is not clear, Jia Amnesty still has to admire him. It is indeed true that he is the fourth prince who inherited the great rule after the second abolished prince.

"Under the whole world, is it the king's land; on the shore of the land, is it the king's ministers. As ministers, we should only do our best for the country and be loyal to the sage. We are willing to give up the land! We owe money, and we will pay it back!" Jia She gritted his teeth. Dao, what can be done, the new monarch has been established, and the emperor will protect the emperor if he opposes the officials. If he opposes the emperor, he will jump into the fire and dig his own grave.

Mother Jia looked at her eldest son appreciatively, "Good! It's no surprise that he is the son of our eldest son." As expected, he was still her son, and the business could still be sorted out.

It's good to have such an idea, she laughed again, "Actually, our family doesn't owe much money, our Jia family can afford it. I will pay 2 taels, the remaining 8 taels, and the public will pay [-] taels." , the remaining [-]... Zheng'er, this matter started because of you, so you should pay."

"Yes." Jia Zheng complied.

"But still, not all at once."

If they pay it off all at once, doesn't that mean that the Jia family deliberately defaulted on the money owed to the court!

Mother Jia asked the two of them to quickly write to their relatives to inform them of the matter, and also explained the difficulties of the Jia family, "From my birthday, I will tell the Ministry of Households to pay back the silver every month, starting with [-]. In such a situation, I will leave it to Xie'er to handle it, do you understand?"

"Got it, mother."

Jia Amnesty understands that it depends on the progress of other people's repayment of the money after the Jia family started. If the Jia family repays the money too quickly, wouldn't it be embarrassing for others!The ancestors know how to make money, so they followed the Zhen family to take over the car once. They have never received the holy car by themselves, so they don't owe much, and others will...

Among the relatives and friends he knows, the Zhen family is the most, at least a million. After all, his family alone has taken care of him four times, and the amount of money he has piled up to fill the sea is not enough!

The words were answered happily, but this time, Jia Amnesty saw that there was not much money left in the public office, and couldn't help but asked, "Then what should I do when my younger brother goes to Shanxi to take up the post?" The government, let him do business in Shanxi, but in the end he has to pay the deficit of his own family first, so he has no money and no money for him to call...

Wang Guizhi thought that this should be the time for her to speak out. The husband and wife are one body, and her Zhenwei Restaurant can make money, but it is not due to her alone. Probably, she was about to open her mouth when Jia Zheng secretly grabbed her sleeve and pinched her hand, huh?

What does it mean?Keep quiet?

Sure enough, after a while, Jia Mu said, "Since this is the case, we can't delay the important affairs of the country. I will take out 5 taels of silver first, and I will lend it to your brother. First make up for the shortfall in the public school, and there is still [-] taels left. They took them to Shanxi, and after he finishes his errands, he will return it to me." Of course, if he can't handle it well, she, as a mother, won't take it for granted.

"What do you think?"

Then why not borrow fifty thousand from the eldest son? The money from the public house should belong to their eldest son in the end. Now that they have paid it, it is basically asking Jia She to pay [-]. Naturally, she understood that the old lady was being biased again, thinking that her youngest son, who was not in charge, was going to go out to fight, just like drinking yellow lotus water, and she was so distressed that she wanted to make up for it with her own body.

But seeing the master's expression of approval, if in the past, maybe the old man wouldn't say it in person, and just gave it in private, it might as well be at least an excuse, at least there is a fig leaf to cover it and make people feel more comfortable.If the second younger brother really has something to do in his tenure, it will also be a good thing to add luster to Jiamen. The three-year tenure, one million snow silver, and once re-elected, the benefits of being kind regardless of the family will come out. can make up for it.

Moreover, there is an uncle with real power, so Lian’s brother and Cong’s sons will have more choices when looking for a wife in the future, and there is also a girl who welcomes her sister to be raised by the old lady’s side, and she will run for election in the future...

After everyone discussed it, Wang Guizhi followed Jia Zheng back to the house, still a little confused, "Why do you want the old lady to pay for it! We..."

Jia Zheng knew that his wife was never stingy with him and the children, even if he had to cut a whole piece of brocade to make a doll, he would not blink. He touched his wife's face, "We have been there for a few years, and no The child is filial to the old lady, and she doesn't let her bleed, she doesn't know how sad it is."

The mother has always been pitiful and weak, if he made his wife reject her mother's good intentions, not only would she feel that the daughter-in-law's wings would be hardened if she could make money, and she would make her own decisions (not wanting to serve her in front of her, and would even take the children away), How sad she would be if she or some of the children were to be kept.Next time, he wondered if he would not miss his brotherhood because of the various help from his brother-in-law Wang Ziteng.

And even though they borrowed 5 taels of silver from the old lady right now, they can pay it back when they come back. The mother is satisfied with her heart to help her younger son. When the elder brother is by her side, he can also think of her giving The younger son did not owe the elder son anything, and the two got along more harmoniously.

"what?"

Although Wang Guizhi didn't understand, but it seemed that no one had any objections, and Jia Zheng was upright, so he believed it, "Oh, giving is better than receiving happiness." Otherwise, there will always be philanthropists in the previous life, the Holy Mother Well, they help others because they have the conditions. How can those who are too poor to eat do charity, and it is too late to make money by themselves.

"Madam is really transparent."

It's easy to understand, Jia Zheng had a hard time gaining access to this experience during this period of time, but he didn't expect his wife to know it long ago.He couldn't help asking curiously, "Have you understood?"

What?What do you understand?

Oh, it's really annoying, sometimes they just hate what they say, why don't you add a preamble to make it clear, and make people guess at every turn!

Wang Guizhi rolled his eyes, "I don't understand, I'm the most confused person in the world."

I didn't bother to pay attention to him. Seeing that he smiled so handsomely, she couldn't help avoiding him. It's better to continue packing her luggage. She even asked Jia Zheng, "Although we are taking a boat, we still have to take a carriage. What about that?" Have you finished the springs for the suspension of the carriage? It’s been a long time. After celebrating the old lady’s birthday, aren’t we going to go out on the road? Is that thing difficult? You have to hurry up, I I heard that there are many places in Shanxi that are full of potholes due to coal digging, which is insane! There are also ropes wrapped around the wheels. I told you that there are "weeping trees" in foreign countries, which will flow white juice when cut That is, it can be used after it’s dried, and it’s more comfortable to wrap it on wheels. Doesn’t anyone know?...Why, don’t leave! Really, turn around and leave when you come back to this..."

Caiyun smiled and brought tea, "Madam, you always use the things written in the travel notes of foreigners to embarrass the master. Even if the master is proficient in the Four Books, he can't know everything in the world."

The wife promised to take her to Shanxi with Brother Yu, so at the end of last month, she got married as well as Yu Xin's family. Now, although she has done her hair, she is still a big maid by her wife's side. After arriving in Shanxi, let her choose maids to fill her vacancies.

Hearing what Caiyun said, Wang Guizhi blushed. Ever since she was pregnant and entrusted Jia Zheng with many things in Zhenwei Restaurant, her habit of thinking that a man should be omnipotent came back again, "He didn't say anything." No." In a blink of an eye, she felt that she was right, "You can talk about such non-human things, I just ask."

It's really strange. In the past, which street didn't sell screw springs, and they were very cheap. What's the reason?When Wang Guizhi thought about it again, he felt that he had made a big mistake. The shape of the spring is easy, but the steel material is not good!

What kind of spring steel in later generations should be said to be special steel, right now, whether there is steel or not is a matter of discussion. Seeing that I used such a thing to embarrass the ancient Jia Zheng, I felt a little ashamed, "My lord has worked hard these days. , make a gossip soup tonight and send it over.” This is also a soup she saw on TV and asked the chefs to develop again. The main ingredients are chickens fed with Cordyceps sinensis and mushrooms. But Mr. Zhang said that it is very good for human health.

Caixia laughed, "Ma'am, you forgot. Although the ingredients for this gossip soup are rare and nourishing, the master likes spicy soup."

"Brother Hu La Tang Lian also likes it, but it's still hot today. It's not good to eat it two days ago. Bagua soup is good!" Caiyun went down to order after saying that, and specially confessed to only make one portion for the master. It represents the heart of the wife.

Eating gossip soup alone, Jia Zheng felt complacent, but felt sorry for his wife. It's so strange, why no matter what kind of iron is wrapped in such a few simple circles, it will break?It's amazing!

Jia Zhu was helping his father sort out some records, watching him happily drink half a pot of soup into his stomach, without leaving him a sip.Really, the court judge would often give him extra meals, but he didn't dare to send it to the master's study!

After Yuan Chun knew that she could go to Shanxi with her father, she was overjoyed. The farthest she had ever traveled in her life was only on the Zhuangzi in the temple, but this time she was able to go to Shanxi!

Even on the map, it is far from Kyoto!

My mother also said that when I was on the boat, I could see the mountains, the lake, and the sea, and when I got off the boat, I could often come down to see the passing places in a carriage. Even when I arrived in Shanxi, my brother would accompany them to go around play!After some of her little sisters knew about it, they became envious. Even the cousin felt that this life was worth living once in this life.

"Baoqin, what do you mean by your parents asking your sister-in-law to let you go out to get married?" The mother has already ordered the sewing room to rush to make clothes and other things, and we will talk about a few sets in Shanxi.She packs up some of her favorite things and takes them with her, the most important thing is the people who serve her in the house.

Baoqin hesitated for a while, thinking that the girl will go back to Shanxi for three years, and she will be eighteen by then, and she will not be able to choose a good family. Fate, dare not disobey."

Gu Momo secretly cried out that it's a pity, silly girl, she went back to Shanxi with the eldest girl, and after that it will be even more different, what does it matter if she is older, some people are willing to hire her.But she didn't dare to say any more, after all, she was just a little presumptuous last time, and she let her wife get her around to do sewing for two months, and she didn't even see her at all. It was finally put back to the eldest girl's side, and she dared not show her face again.

Yuan Chun nodded. When everyone is old, they will naturally yearn for it, just like eating and drinking, it is human nature, so it is better to ask and make arrangements early, not to wait until they can't help it, but it is not good, "Well, you serve I have been with me for so many years, and I will give you 12 taels of silver compared to the colorful clouds in my wife's house, and the other things will remain unchanged, and I will give you a dowry."

Baoqin also saved a lot of money, and said happily, "Thank you, girl."

I heard from my father that maidservants are very popular in Jia's mansion now, and there are still many small foreign officials who come to hire them as the right lady, and the one chosen for her is also a scholar.

"What about you?" Yuan Chun thought about the trip to Shanxi, and asked the others with a smile, "Just say, don't think about coming back from Shanxi until then, even if we agree, it will take at least a month's work. Besides. It's not that you are all married off like holding a piano, but it's okay to stay in the mansion." After all, it's impossible for her to bring all of them with her.

In this way, three second-class girls and a few young girls stood up and said they wanted to stay in the mansion.

Yuan Chun calculated the rest, and the quota was similar to what his mother said, so he looked at Nanny Gu, thinking that his mother didn't seem to like her very much, and said, "Madam Gu, stay and help me take care of them, do more Dolls, leave me two of the prettiest ones, and you can sell the others for money.”

Gu Momo looked astonished, why is this so, the eldest girl is quite obedient to her, why did she not take her with her when she went back to Shanxi this time!

"Big girl! Take..."

Seeing that Yuan Chun frowned slightly, she hurriedly dragged Nanny Gu out while holding the piano, "What are you doing, you can still compete with the master?" Well, she is just a latecomer, and her relationship with the master is just that.How about those who come out of the palace? Why not let the wife wear small shoes and let the wife do needlework.

Gu Momo was dragged out of the house, so she had to tell herself, it's okay, it will be fine when the eldest girl comes back from Shanxi.But she still didn't understand why she was right, but the wife was always on guard against her, and now even the eldest girl avoided her?Why is this?

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