The Housekeeper's Daughter-in-law of the Red House

Would it be too damaging to attack Xue's family? As the saying goes, rabbits don't eat grass by the side of their nests anymore.

Seeing Zhou Rui's family's weird face, Shulan knew that she wanted to go wrong, and quickly said: "Since ancient times, it has been a combination of government and business. Speaking of which rich businessman, there are not many court ministers behind it? Xue's and Wang's marriage was originally for the sake of Relying on the big tree of the Wang family to do business in Jinling and make a fortune."

"Sister Zhou doesn't know, I heard a strange thing about going to Jinling a year ago." Shulan suddenly changed his style and talked about other things.

But Zhou Rui's family didn't think that Shulan was just playing tricks on him, so he hurriedly asked, "What strange thing?"

"Jia Bujia, white jade is used as a horse for Tang Jin; Efang Palace, three hundred miles away, cannot accommodate a history of Jinling; the East China Sea lacks white jade beds, and the Dragon King came to invite the King of Jinling; there is a lot of snow in a good year, pearls are like earth, gold is like iron..."

Before Shulan finished reading, he was interrupted by Zhou Rui's family, and said indifferently: "You said this, what year is this old calendar? Since then, Jinling has been saying this.”

"Of course I know, what I'm going to talk about is naturally not about this. They all say that they are the four families of Jia Shi Wang Xue, but the only ones who are really connected with this house are the Shi family and the Wang family. This is after the old lady and the wife marry in It only came later. Sister Zhou, don’t forget, the capital is ruled by four princes and eight princes, so there is no place for him, a small imperial merchant, Xue’s family.” The founding fathers of the older generation are still alive, and the four Wang Bagong's name is not to mention the present, even if it is pushed back 20 years, it will still be famous.

"In theory, although the Xue family is a family friend of the family, it is only a family friend. Now that the uncle of the Xue family has married the concubine sister of his wife's natal family, the relationship with the three families of Jia Shiwang is a little closer. Since they are willing to marry the concubine daughter All they want is for the Wang family to protect them in the officialdom, and to put it bluntly, they don't want to earn more money in peace." Shulan laughed.

Even if they are conscientious traders, they are afraid that others will deliberately find fault with them, so the management of all parties must be indispensable.

Zhou Rui's family said thoughtfully, "You mean to ask my wife to go to..." in the name of Rongguo Mansion... It's self-evident, and everyone understands it.

But Shulan shook her head, "After all, they are relatives. I don't see you when I look up. I heard that when I was in Jinling, nine and a half out of ten salt merchants in the south of the Yangtze River had people from the capital behind them. Not to mention the common people, even the general officials would be there." I can't afford to be offended. It can be seen that collusion between officials and businessmen is a common occurrence. If the wife just wants to find a way to make money, it is better to use some money to enter the Xue family's business. They are all relatives. It is expected that the Xue family will not deceive the wife. Wouldn't it be easy to just do the cash register every year, and it's even easier than that Zhuangzi's shop."

Shulan dare not say how good this method is, but at least before Xue Pan and Xue Baochai's father died, the Xue family's business was profitable.As for the future, who cares about the future!When it really came to the time when Father Xue died, he said that maybe his whole family would leave his citizenship, and he didn't have to worry about the Jia family's mess anymore.

"This..." Zhou Rui's family frowned. It's a good idea, but they have always been "scholars, farmers, businessmen" since ancient times. Although Xue's family is an imperial merchant, they are still merchants.Mrs. Wang and the Xue family do business together, isn't this a loss of her identity for no reason?

Shulan naturally couldn't see the conflict in Zhou Rui's family's heart, and said with a smile: "To be disrespectful, my wife doesn't know how to do business. If you open a shop yourself, be careful not to be cheated. If you use these money to buy land, first Leaving aside the hassle of rent collection, this land is not something you can buy just by buying it.”

"I also know that it's a bit of a shame for my wife to intervene in such a matter. At least my wife can send someone to handle this matter. Usually, how to buy and sell all go to the Xue family's shop. Xue's family will not lie to the wife if there is an aunt. It's a bit disgraceful, but the Xue family's money is all obtained from their own business, and it is done in an aboveboard manner, and they are not afraid of being checked by others.

If someone really got it out, others would only say a few words and envy his wife for having such a good sister.Besides, don't listen to me. The Xue family has been an imperial merchant for so many years. I don't know how much money they have given to others, and it's not bad for the wife. The Xue family signed an agreement, who can say anything in black and white?

And if something happens to the Xue family in the future, they are all relatives, and the wife will definitely not stand by and watch.If something really happens, the wife still has to take action, isn't it no different, they have to take action, let me tell you, it's better to get some money in advance. "

Shulan didn't lie, it's just that Mrs. Wang's place was far away before, and the Wang family had been ingratiating when they got married, so Shulan saw that they were licking their cheeks to ingratiate themselves with Lin Ruhai and Jia Min.

It's just that Jia Min was pregnant at the time, and Jia Min and Mrs. Wang were not close, so they didn't flatter her, but those congratulatory gifts were given generously.

"You're right." Zhou Rui's family responded thoughtfully.

If you only talk about the benefits of investing in the merchants, maybe Mrs. Wang will not agree, she still needs face, especially when there is a sister-in-law with a better family background than her.But if you want to say that you get the money you deserve in advance, everyone will take it for granted.

"Sister Zhou drinks tea." Shulan added tea to Zhou Rui's family, and said with a smile: "Ma'am, this is not taking advantage of the Xue family. It’s strange to ask my wife to help me solve it. It’s been like this since ancient times. When it comes to taking money, those officials can get it quickly, but if something happens, they can’t be relied on. At that time, I still have to ask my wife to help me solve it. There are many seats in this imperial merchant. Everyone's eyes are hot, but there are few porridge and many people, so we will have to look at it in the future."

Shulan looked at the Xue family, even if Xue's father did not die early, the Xue family would still be defeated by Xue Pan, it was only a matter of time.

"There are three poor relatives in front of the prime minister's door, and they are all relatives, so naturally they have to help." Zhou Rui's family laughed, she is a smart person, otherwise she would not marry her daughter out in the original book, so she naturally understands Shulan means.

Let Zhou Rui's family say, except that the servants who run away have nothing to do with it, Shulan's idea is really a good one that is easy and won't cause any trouble.

However, Zhou Rui's family rolled their eyes and asked with a smile: "I heard that your father-in-law is planning to go to the south after going out a few days ago, is there any such thing?"

Shulan raised her eyebrows, Lin Zhixiao only mentioned a few words to her, she didn't know the specifics, how did Zhou Rui's family know about it?His face remained calm, "What's the matter? You also know that my mother-in-law is from the old Suzhou. Since the Duke of the State left Suzhou to work elsewhere, she has never returned to Suzhou. I only vaguely heard that , father-in-law seems to want to visit mother-in-law's hometown."

This is half true and half false. She didn't tell lies, but she didn't finish telling the truth.Later, there was another sentence, taking this opportunity to deal with the scattered wealth of the Lin family. When Jia Daishan was an official, the Lin family followed him wherever he went.At that time, Mr. Lin was not a good citizen. Antique calligraphy and paintings could be hidden at home, but the shops and Zhuangzi could only hang around others' heads a few times.

This method is very unsafe, once discovered, it will be lost forever, so now that Master Lin has recovered his freedom, he wants to deal with the family property in the south, and put everything in his name.Then for those remote industries, those that should be sold should be sold, those that should be kept, and those that should be expanded should be expanded.

"I have something to ask you." Zhou Rui's family didn't bother to distinguish the truth from the falsehood, she just needed to be sure that Master Lin was going to Jiangnan.

"What's the matter?" Shulan said with some vigilance: "Sister Zhou, don't annoy me. If you tell the matter first, I will help you if I can. If I can't, don't blame me, Sister Zhou." I don't promise you."

"It's just a small matter. I would like to ask your father-in-law to bring me a few horses of su brocade when he comes back from the south. The best su brocade in the capital is not easy to buy." Zhou Rui's family is also very knowledgeable. I will not look for Shulan.

Shulan smiled, "It's easy. I'm thinking about Su Jin and Shu Brocade. My brother, but sister Zhou, your family is still young. Children must be meticulous. They change every day, and the clothes have not Once it’s finished, it can’t be worn, it’s too much fabric.”

Zhou Rui's family clasped their hands together and said: "Isn't that the reason? What my wife gave was only enough to make underwear, but he is so small and delicate. I have no choice but to find a way around."

Although Zhou Rui's family is Mrs. Wang's confidant, but the family is no thicker than the Lin family.Mrs. Wang is also a little bit fond of money, so she rewards servants with more clothes that she can't wear, but the whole cloth is very little.Mrs. Wang's old clothes are naturally good, and they have been worn four or five times at most, but they are still old clothes. People like Zhou Rui naturally look down on those who change Mrs. Wang's old clothes into small clothes for themselves and still wear them. To be decent is to have to make new clothes.

"Sister Zhou also has a motherly heart. Ever since I got my brother, I can't wait to leave him with the best things I can get. He is just a little naughty boy who can't speak, so it makes people headaches. I don't know what kind of devil king I will become in the future."

Shulan is definitely telling the truth, the baby's voice is so loud that the whole room is disturbed when he cries.But she is also a squeamish one, crying and fussing at the slightest difficulty, Shulan came out of confinement, not fat but thin, it's all because of the baby, she can't sleep all night, how could she get fat.

Zhou Rui's family pursed their lips and smiled, "Children are like this, just wait until they grow up." Naturally, she couldn't follow Shulan's words, otherwise Shulan would definitely fight her hard.Most mothers are like this, I can’t tell my child, okay.If others say it's not good, that's absolutely impossible.

"I hope!" Shulan didn't believe this, a creature like a child would make people worry about it for the rest of their lives.

Zhou Rui's family stood up and said with a smile: "It's getting late, I should go back, I disturbed my sister today, so don't blame me."

Shulan gave her a reproachful look, and said with a smile: "Sister Zhou, what did you say? You talk to me as if I'm a talent. I'm too happy. Why would I blame my sister? I just hope that my sister will come to me often." That's how she can gossip!

Zhou Rui's family laughed when they heard the words, obviously very satisfied with Shulan's statement.