An old lady's life

Repaying debts is justified.

Hongye is listening to Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng's report. The two of them are discussing with each other. The brothers spend a lot of time using their brains, and they can already think proactively. If they use their brains often, they will become more and more flexible.

"Your idea is very good. Pay back half of it first, and then pay back part of it every year until it's finished." Hong Ye nodded in praise, "Then it's up to you to prepare. You can't pay back the 50 taels now, you have to delay it." A few months, around mid-July."

The two brothers looked at each other, very puzzled, even if the 50 taels were paid immediately, because the 10 taels obtained from the house raids, the Rong Mansion would not be in financial crisis, why did the mother delay it for a few months?

Do not understand!

However, the two brothers still nodded, and Hongye said again: "There are still about five months until July. In the past six months, you have to create an image of raising funds with all your strength, so that outsiders can see that Rongfu has paid off a large amount of debts, although It’s not broken, but the family’s wealth has also shrunk. In this way, even if other people in Beijing can’t see it, they won’t be so eye-catching.”

Hongye pondered in her heart that the Rong Mansion needed to open up sources of income, otherwise there would be no money and she would feel uneasy.Moreover, the child grows up very quickly. Jia Hu is already seven years old, and after ten years, he should be married, and the dowry cannot be prepared ten years later.For this marriage, both men and women have to prepare in advance.In fact, ten years passed quickly, and Jia Zhu and Jia Lian would grow up in no time, and there would be more and more children in the Rong Mansion, and money would never be too little.

The two brothers thought about what their mother said, and immediately understood the key point.

Jia She immediately asked: "Then mother, I want to clean up the warehouse. Is it possible to sell some unimportant old things?"

Hongye didn't object, "You make up your own mind, anyway, this home belongs to your brothers. Some imperial gift items cannot be sold, please distinguish clearly."

Ever since her son came back, Hongye has become the hands-free shopkeeper, and every time she just moves her mouth to remind her in which direction, she can keep her two sons busy.

Hongye looked at the hurrying backs of her two sons and shrugged her shoulders. After the three-year filial piety expired, the Rong Mansion probably didn't need her to keep an eye on her all the time. She should be much freer, and then she could travel in a team with Ai Cao.

Leaving Rongxi Hall, Hongye walked around the garden at will, and when she came near Fangcaoyuan, she saw her two grandsons and Mr. Yu sketching under the big tree.

Mother Yu is also at the gate of Fangcao Courtyard, she is holding a net in her hand, not only can she pass the time, but also save some money, this is easy, Mother Yu can do it.Seeing that she wouldn't tire her mother, Yu Qiu also agreed.

In the afternoon, Jia Hu only had one class, and he could arrange it freely afterwards. Seeing that the master was painting, he was inevitably interested. Although the painting was a bit ugly, the master did not dislike it. He also said that beginners are like this and should not be too demanding.Moreover, his own paintings have only barely been seen, and they cannot stand up to scrutiny.

Jia Hu's paintings are quite satisfactory, but Jia Zhu is very imaginative, and although Jia Zhu draws randomly, the use of colors is very bright, but it is not dazzling. From the paintings, we can see the bright and sunny heart of the painter.

Jia Zhu's scribbles were finished again, and she happily spread them on her hands and handed them to her husband, who asked him to comment on them.

There was a smile on Yu Qiu's lips. In the past, although he was optimistic because of his livelihood, he actually had a little bit of anxiety in his heart every day. However, since he came to Rongfu to teach, this situation has eased, especially when he was with children. At the same time, happiness is also contagious.

"Young master's paintings are very good. Can you tell me what these represent?" Jia Zhu also painted for the rose flower in full bloom in the flower bed in front of them, but the rose flower is red. Painted several colors, it turned into golden.The outline of the flower looks like a flower but not like a flower, and the flower branches seem to be still shaking, as if the wind is blowing.

Jia Zhu said loudly, "The sun... flower, dance." Then he reached out and touched the red paint, his whole right hand turned red, and he drew a few circles on the painting randomly, tilting his head After thinking for a long time, I added a few strokes to those circles.

"Father, Mother, Brother, Grandmother, Uncle, Aunt." Therefore, children are still closest to their parents, especially when they just went out with their father, and his father bought him candied haws. For a moment, his father was in Jia Zhu's heart. The head has an extremely tall image.

With a smile in Yu Qiu's eyes, "Young master is really amazing, he has drawn everyone." Although he really couldn't recognize the appearance of a human being in those few circles, the child didn't know much at all, and he could draw it all by his own imagination. It's pretty good to draw.

Jia Zhu was very happy. Jia Hu took a look at his younger brother's painting and couldn't help but shut his mouth tightly for fear of laughing out loud.

Hong Ye didn't show up, so as not to disturb the harmony between teachers and students. After observing this time, this Yu Qiu is really good. He is very patient with children. An adult who can be patient with children is enough to see his character.

And Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng were drilling into the warehouse, looking at the dazzling array of things in the warehouse, and ordered the servants to remove the most commonly used items from the outside, and began to check the things inside.

Those old objects had accumulated several layers of dust, and the brothers ate their mouths full of ashes. Jia She likes to study antiques very much, but he hasn't touched these things for several months.

"Second brother, what's your estimate for this?" In terms of antiques, Jia She boasted that he was better than Jia Zheng, and when he would show off, he would show off.

There are also some calligraphy and paintings in the warehouse. Jia Zheng didn't know about them before, but now he saw them, and his eyes lit up, "Brother, these calligraphy and paintings cannot be sold! Leave them to Hu'er and Zhu'er."

Jia She took a look and nodded: "Of course, we only pick out some old things, the kind that are bulky and not good-looking."

Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Wang came after hearing the news, but they did not enter the warehouse, they just saw that the servants kept moving things out following the orders of the two masters inside.

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He Wenshi, Minister of the Household Department, is the confidant of Emperor Changping. As the chief executive in charge of the world's treasury and silver, he must be the emperor's talent.It can be said that Mr. He is highly respected by several princes, and he wants to win Mr. He wholeheartedly. If he can't, he must leave a good impression on Mr. He.

Mr. He ordered his subordinates not to leak the news, so no one else knew the purpose of Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng's visit to the Ministry of Household Affairs, but it did not hinder everyone's discussion.

Lin Hai also knew that the two uncles had gone to the household department in the afternoon under the discussion of his colleagues. Lin Hai was clearing the table and thinking about his uncle's affairs.

Now that Chunwei is approaching, officials from various departments are ready to move, especially those with lower official positions, the more thoughts they have.

Luo Jin has already climbed up to Qian Feng, so I don't know if he already knows that Qian Feng is the prince's man, but since yesterday, Luo Jin's face is like a spring breeze, and he walks with wind, obviously he has achieved some purpose.

Lin Hai has been copying books in the evening recently. There are books in the Hanlin Academy, but the Lin family does not have them. Lin Hai will copy every book he finds, and then return it to the Lin family's library.

There were many students on the street. Lin Hai lifted the curtain of the car to see it, and his heart was filled with emotion. Three years ago, he was in the same mood as these students, full of uneasiness, vigor, and confidence.

As expected, people have to grow up. After three years in the Hanlin Academy, Lin Hai's heart has matured a lot.

But Lin Hai didn't delay, and let the coachman drive the horse back to Lin's house.

The palace, the imperial study.

Emperor Changping wandered around the imperial garden, teased a few beautiful young concubines, and returned to the imperial study in a somewhat good mood.

Wang Wei came to report the matter. Since Emperor Changping mentioned the top three in the last imperial examination, Wang Wei also ordered the people below to focus on these three people.

Now Emperor Changping already knew about Zhou Su and Luo Jin's respective plans, he took the way of a mentor to Zhou Su, and planned to let Zhou Su out to do practical things for the people. He maintained an appreciative attitude. Let's see Zhou Su's future.

As for Luo Jin, Emperor Changping did not make any comments. This guy just took refuge in the crown prince and did not do anything against the law.He is noncommittal about this kind of behavior, but if Luo Jin can do practical things, even if he is just a little good at making money, he will reuse him.

Lin Hai, he has a new idea and plans to transfer it to his side.Lin Hou has also passed away for more than ten years. Even if his son only learned five points from him, he is still a usable talent.

Wang Wei walked up to Emperor Changping, and then replied: "Your Majesty, there is news from the Ministry of Accounts. Today someone went to the Ministry of Accounts to inquire about the debt, and it seems that they intend to pay back the debt owed by the treasury."

Emperor Changping was very surprised. These officials wanted to borrow more money from the treasury, but they never thought about paying it back. Who is so bold and dares to set this precedent?

"Who?"

Wang Wei twitched the corners of his mouth, with a three-pointed smile, "It's Jia Amnesty and Jia Zheng brothers from the Rongguo Mansion. It seems that I just learned from Mrs. Jia today that the mansion still owes money to the treasury."

Emperor Changping raised his eyebrows: "And then?"

Wang Wei smiled shyly: "I didn't say when to pay back the money, but Mr. He should pay back the money in batches after listening to the two Mrs. Jia." Such a large sum of money can only be paid back by selling the Rongguo Mansion. Bar.It cannot be paid off at one time, and it is rare to pay back in batches.

Emperor Changping twirled two Wenwan walnuts in his hands, and couldn't help but smile: "Do you think the sons of Jia Daishan are idiots?"

Wang Wei was thinking about the meaning of the emperor's words. Obviously, there was something in the emperor's words. Even if he guessed the holy meaning, it was not 100% accurate.

"It's been a matter of course since ancient times to repay debts!"

Emperor Changping sighed again: "That's right, how many people have forgotten the truth."

The setting sun reflected the entire palace, brilliantly covering half of the sky.