I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 383
Teahouse, private seats on the second floor.

Compared to the rich and shrewd person she was when she was with Qiu Jingyuan back then, Madam Qian at this moment actually looked a bit old-fashioned, her white hair was clearly visible in her bun, and even with makeup on, the wrinkles on her face were particularly conspicuous.

"Please trouble Ms. Zhan to make this trip." The respect remained the same, Madam Qian greeted Zhan Feiyu to sit down and poured tea herself.

Zhan Feiyu took the teacup, and the rich fruity aroma permeated. It was the fruit tea he often drank, "Madam, you are welcome."

After the brief greetings, Mrs. Qian let out a long sigh, and said with a wry smile: "To tell you the truth, the story of the third wife of the Qiu family gradually spread, and in addition, Qian Shipeng offended Mrs. Pang and was quickly hacked to death on the spot. Home is nothing less than worse."

The house leak happened to rain overnight, and the ship was late and hit the wind again.

The Qian family is a merchant, and Madam Qian is very good at doing business, but now Madam Qian's backer has collapsed, and Qian Shipeng has committed another crime. Don't look at Pang Tongzhi being imprisoned, but Madam Pang is also from a family of officials, and the Pang family has in-laws Therefore, it is absolutely easy to deal with merchants and Qian family.

And there is no need for the Pang family to come forward, the enemies of the Qian family in the business field have already heard the news, and they are like hungry wolves and hyenas, baring their fangs, trying to bite off a piece of flesh and blood from the Qian family.

"The men of the Qian family are all incompetent, and now they are supported by me, an old woman, but how long can they last?" Madam Qian smiled wryly, her face full of exhaustion and helplessness.

Zhan Feiyu was still holding a teacup and sipping tea, but he didn't answer Madam Qian's complaints.

After a while, Madam Qian suppressed the disappointment in her heart.

Originally, she thought that Miss Zhan might have some sympathy for her young age, but looking at Shang Zhan Feiyu's dark and calm eyes, Madam Qian knew that it was useless to show weakness.

"Girl, although the Qian family is poor, they also have ten thousand family property. If the girl is willing to take care of one or two, the girl can take [-]% of the wealth of the Qian family, and only need to leave some for my worthless children and grandchildren." Madam Qian also simply said, As soon as he opened his mouth, he promised [-]% of the property.

Unlike the money that Zhan Feiyu got from the Liu family, the imperial merchant of Huai'an Prefecture, it was a one-off sale. As long as the Qian family's business can continue to operate, there will be a steady stream of money every year.

Hearing this, Zhan Feiyu put down his glass with a smile, "Madam, as you said, the descendants of the Qian family are useless, and now only Madam is running the business, but how long can Madam last?"

Zhan Feiyu pushed back Mrs. Qian's excuse. Without Mrs. Qian, the Qian family's business would collapse sooner or later. If Zhan Feiyu was really greedy for [-]% of the assets, it would be like picking up a hot potato.

Especially when Mrs. Qian passed away, her son would definitely take over the business of the Qian family, and he might even commit crimes under the name of Zhan Feiyu and Gu Xueshi.

The old face suddenly turned pale, Madam Qian opened her mouth, her shriveled lips trembled twice, but she couldn't utter a word.

Wealth is touching!But looking at the precious little girl in front of her, Madam Qian knew that her plan had failed, not to mention [-]% of the property, even if it was [-]% of the property, Zhan Feiyu would not be tempted.

Standing in the corner, Dong Yan looked at the desperate Mrs. Qian distressedly, and secretly hated that the men of the Qian family were incapable of doing anything. At this age, the wife should be spoiled for grandchildren, but she has to work so hard for the younger generation in the family.

After a long time, Madam Qian calmed down, and even the last light in her eyes was extinguished, "It's the old lady who spoke nonsense, please don't take offense."

"I can show Madam a way." Zhan Feiyu has no shortage of money, so she naturally won't get involved in the Qian family's business, but it doesn't hurt to "give advice".

Madam Qian couldn't help but feel a little hope in her heart, and her expression became more respectful, "The old lady is all ears."

"I don't know if Ma'am has heard this sentence before: if you don't break, you won't stand; if you don't break, you will stand; if you don't live, you will die." Zhan Feiyu looked at the thoughtful Madam Qian, and continued: "Madam is dedicated to the Qian family and the younger generation, but The younger generation of the Qian family can't stand up, guarding the Wanguan family property will only bring disaster."

Now Mrs. Qian can barely stand in front, but as she herself said, she is already a grandmother, how many more years can she live?

Zhan Feiyu's suggestion was also straightforward, let Mrs. Qian sell the business, it's useless not to sell the business.

It's better to use money to buy land and shop. This is a fixed property, and there are rents every year, so you are not afraid that the children and grandchildren of the Qian family will starve to death.

Madam Qian was taken aback for a moment. She was willing to give up [-]% to [-]% of the Qian family's property. It was also in the hope of leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade, hoping to exchange silver for the protection of Zhan Feiyu and Gu Xueshi.

But if the business is sold out, the Qian family will really lose out. In the future, they will at most be just a rich family of country gentry. Mrs. Qian has managed the Qian family's business for many years, she is reluctant and unwilling.

Zhan Feiyu didn't urge her, and waited for Madam Qian to think about it slowly. She also saw that Madam Qian was not easy, so she meddled in her own business.

After a long while, Madam Qian spoke again, her words were full of bitterness, "Girl, even so, I'm afraid that those worthless people in my family won't be able to keep the shop and the farm."

The Qian family also has many enemies. Once the Qian family loses, who can guarantee that they will let the Qian family go?
Zhan Feiyu nodded understandingly, and said with a smile: "Why don't Madam take out some money to do some good deeds? Every year in Longyou Road, many soldiers leave the barracks due to injuries. Madam hires these wounded and retired soldiers to go to the farm. The next good fortune."

Seeing that Mrs. Qian was indeed thinking seriously, Zhan Feiyu continued: "You can also donate money to various private schools and colleges in Linzhou Prefecture every year to reward those scholars who are good at studying but have little money in their pockets. If you don't ask them for anything in return, at least others will give you money." When the Qian family has malicious intentions, someone is willing to uphold justice for the Qian family."

Madam Qian has been able to manage the Qian family's business on her own for many years. She is very shrewd and perceptive, and immediately understood the benefits of Zhan Feiyu's proposal. By hiring those disabled soldiers to work on the farm, there is no need to worry about other tenants being dishonest. It can also deter some rural rascals.

Moreover, although these soldiers left the barracks, they still had some relationship with them. If something happened to the Qian family in the future, the comrades of these soldiers might also be able to help the Qian family.

As for subsidizing scholars, the effect will be even better. Scholars value their reputations, and the Qian family is kind to them. Even if they do not pass the imperial examinations in the future, at least they are scholars of noble status. .

"If Ma'am is willing, she can actually donate some rice, grain and medicinal materials to the Charity Church. Building bridges and paving roads are all charitable deeds. If you want to come to Linzhou government office, you will take care of the Qian family." Zhan Feiyu said all this, looking at it Does Mrs. Qian have the heart to burn the boat?

"Thank you, miss. Let the old lady think about it after she goes back." Madam Qian thanked her repeatedly. She also knew that Zhan Feiyu would not covet the Qian family's property, so she gave Dong Yan a look and said, "This is the old lady's early years The piece of jade I got, I have never been willing to dissect the stone, and the girl is a plaything to relieve boredom."

The wooden box was a bit big, and inside it was a piece of mutton fat white jade seed material with skin. The key point was that it was so huge that it was almost as big as a small pumpkin. Even Zhan Feiyu was shocked.

Mrs. Qian probably found a way out for the Qian family, her complexion calmed down, and she said in a gentle voice: "Old lady, I am getting old, and this fine suet white jade will be a waste if you use it up. If you like it, you can let a craftsman polish it. It should be able to make a head start."

Mrs. Qian still has some reservations about what she said, judging by the size of the jade seed material, at least three pairs of bracelets can be produced, and the heart of the bracelet can be processed into head ornaments and earrings.

Zhan Feiyu is a scholar. He picks out a jade pendant with beautiful lines and polishes it into a jade pendant. Any piece of jade pendant is the best, let alone the whole set.

"Ma'am, this gift is too expensive. In the future, Madam will have a lot of places to use silver. Why don't I give some silver to Madam." Zhan Feiyu was really moved. Compared with gold and silver jewelry, she prefers jade, let alone such a big one. Block seeds.

Madam Qian was willing to give it away for free, but since Zhan Feiyu asked, Madam Qian no longer refused, "1000 taels is enough, and there is one more thing I need to ask the girl to help."

Madam Qian also knew Zhan Feiyu's straight-forward nature, so she said bluntly, "Qian Shipeng almost killed Madam Pang before, and the old lady asked the young lady to accompany her to Pang's residence."

Going to the Pang Mansion is of course an apology. Pang Tongzhi is now in prison. Even if Mrs. Pang will have the Pang family and her natal family to take care of her in the future, it will be different today. Mrs. Qian will definitely not want an apology from Mrs. Qian.

But if the gift was given by Zhan Feiyu, outsiders would only think that the gift was from Zhan Feiyu. Zhan Feiyu was a student of Gu Xueshi, and Mrs. Pang would not refuse it.

(End of this chapter)