"Young Lady, are you awake?"
Rushuang carried a small box to Daiyu's courtyard.
Sister Rushuang is here."
When Zijuan heard that Rushuang had arrived, she quickly came out to welcome her.
When Daiyu saw this, she was as cold as frost.
"Sister is here. Sit down. Snow Goose is watching tea.”
Rushuang was Jia Cui's personal maid and often walked around for him. She wanted to be close to Daiyu and the others. She was also from the palace and had good etiquette, so she was naturally more dignified than others.
Rushuang handed the small box to Zi Juan.
Zi Juan took it naturally.
They were already used to Jia Cui sending gifts to the girls every now and then.
"Miss, there are some account books and ticket stubs of some country estates and shops, as well as some gold, silver and copper coins.”
"Our master said that now that Young Lady is older, it is time for you to learn how to manage the family business. These money and goods are for Young Lady to use for some money and the next solar term.”
Daiyu blushed when she heard that.
Taking care of the family business.
What did Second Brother mean by this?
"Is this for me alone, or does everyone else have it?”
"Other than Xi Chun young lady, Second Young Lady and Third Young Lady all have it.”
Daiyu felt better when she heard this.
He really didn't want her to live anymore.
"Our master said that you should learn how to manage it first. It doesn't matter if you lose money. These businesses are all picked out by our master. When our master comes back, whoever manages it best will be rewarded.”
"Second Brother, where are you going?!"
When Daiyu heard this, she said that she would wait for him to come back and asked.
"Young Lady also knows that our master has gone to the Western Mountains. Master is now in charge of the capital camp. Although he doesn't go much, the personal guards under Master are helping Master train him every day. Although Master has only accepted it for less than three months, it's almost the New Year. Master will also go to check. It will probably be some time before he returns.”
Daiyu nodded and thought to herself that she must manage the business that Jia Cui gave her well and ask for a reward when he came back.
"Is Sister Yuanyang in the room?
Xiren, Sheyue, and Yuanyang were sitting by the window and playing a game. Yuanyang heard them and looked out of the window. It turned out to be a little girl named Jiahui from the hospital. She replied,"At home. Come in."
When Jiahui heard this, she ran in and sat on the bed. She smiled and said,"I'm so lucky! I was just washing things in the courtyard when the old lady asked me to send tea leaves to the girls in the West Mansion. I was the one who delivered the tea leaves to the elder sister. Coincidentally, the second master of the East Mansion sent someone to deliver money to the girls. I was the one who chased them away. The girls each grabbed a handful for me. I don't know how much. Keep it for me.”After saying that, she opened the handkerchief and poured out the money. Yuanyang counted it for her and put it away.
Xiren, Sheyue, and Jiahui were originally servants in Jia Baoyu's courtyard.
After being named by Jia Fu, they were sent back to their original masters.
Xiren, Sheyue and Jiahui were all given by Grandmother Jia.
Xiren, Sheyue, and Yuanyang grew up together, so their relationship was naturally better than the others.
"You're quite lucky to be able to catch up with this! However, why did this Second Master specially give money to the girls?”Xiren said with a smile as she opened her net.
Jia Fou had always sent some tonics and rare items.
He rarely gave money.
"I asked Sister Siqi and she said that the Second Master of the East Mansion left a message before he went to the West Mountain. He said that it was for the festival and that it was for the five ladies of our family to give gifts.”
"Our five young ladies? What do you mean?" She Yue put down her needle and thread and asked.
"Second Young Lady, Third Young Lady, Fourth Young Lady, and Young Lady Lin. Young Lady Shi is not just five young ladies. Although Young Lady Shi is not here yet, the New Year is approaching. Old Lady will definitely bring her here.”Xiren said with a look of understanding.
" Sister Xiren is the smartest, not like you, Sister Sheyue…" Jiahui said as she made a face at Sheyue.
She Yue hurriedly pulled Jiahui's face and said,""You wretched girl, I'll tear your mouth apart.”
The two of them fought for a while before stopping.
Jiahui tidied her hair and said," By the way, I also heard from Sister Siqi that Second Master has handed over a few farms and shops outside the city to the ladies to manage. He said that he wants the ladies to learn how to manage the business. Other than Fourth Miss, who is still young, Second Miss, Third Miss, and even Miss Lin have a share."”
"Sister Yuanyang, the ladies usually don't leave their homes. How can they manage such a business? It's fine if they earn money, but what if they lose money?”
Yuanyang had just put the money away for her and looked at the worried little girl Jiahui. She smiled and said,"Everyone says that the emperor is not in a hurry, but the eunuchs are. Why are you worrying blindly? Whether it's good or bad, the old masters will decide. Besides, these industries are all managed by specialized stewards and shopkeepers.”
"Besides, the Second Master of the East Mansion has a huge family business. Why would he be afraid of a few girls losing money?”
"Usually, the bird's nest, shark's fin, abalone, sea cucumber, and those rare items, which of the girls doesn't eat five to six thousand taels of silver every month? Even the old lady can't live such a dignified life. It has been seven or eight months since Miss Lin arrived at the residence. The money that the Second Master spent on the four girls is a sea.”
"In less than a year, I'm afraid we've spent no less than two hundred thousand taels. Did you see that Second Master's heart ache?”
"Look again, when the East Mansion receives their monthly income, isn't that money pulled by horse carriages?”
As she spoke, Yuanyang seemed to have thought of something and instructed,"Oh right, let's talk about what you heard today in private. Don't spread it.”
"Why?" Jiahui asked, confused.”
"Are you worried about Aunt Zhao?"
Xiren was smarter, she knew what Yuanyang was talking about.
When Jiahui heard Xiren mention Concubine Zhao, she suddenly understood and couldn't help but feel sorry for Tanchun. She said,"Third Young Lady is so good, how could she…"
"Jiahui! Is this something you can say? No matter what, Aunt Zhao is still half a master. If your words are heard by the housekeeper, there will be good things for you!”Yuanyang hurriedly interrupted Jiahui.
Yuanyang's words woke Jiahui up instantly. The few of them quickly got up and looked out the window. Seeing that there was no one around, they sat down with lingering fear.
As Jia Chi's power grew, the Jia clan's rules became stricter.
The rest was easy to deal with, but once it involved the master, it would be a heavy punishment.
Yuanyang also had a look of lingering fear.
He didn't know why he was so talkative today.
"Alright, let's pretend that today's incident never happened. I've been here for a while, and the old lady can't leave. I have to return to the old lady.”
"Also, we have to let the old lady know about this.”
Xiren, Sheyue and the others got up and sent Yuanyang away.
The backyard of a deep house was like this. There were almost no secrets that could be hidden.
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