Feng Qing Shaoyi

Chapter 15 Conflict intensifies

"Have you recruited enough workers for the salt shop? How can you sell the salt if you don't have enough?"

"Master, don't worry, the manager of the store is already working on it, and we should be able to recruit enough soon." The butler hurriedly replied.

Jin Wancai massaged his temples irritably. The Jin family's business has been getting worse recently.As if a pair of invisible hands were tightly grasping the Jin family and unwilling to let go, everything happened one after another, making people powerless.He wouldn't believe it if it was said that no one was behind it.

But the Jin family didn't offend anyone. If they did anything wrong, it was only about selling private salt.But the Jin family is not the only one selling private salt with so many families. What's more, the salt source of the Jin family is clean, but it is not authorized by the imperial court, so it is not considered private salt at all.

Wait, there is no authorization from the imperial court... Could it be that the imperial court did what happened this time?The purpose is to want the assets of the Jin family, but he established the Jin family with great difficulty. It took several years of hard work to achieve today's results. How can he easily give it up to others?

While Jin Wancai was thinking hard, he heard the butler's voice.

"Master, Aunt Rouge is waiting outside the door. She said that autumn is beginning to come and the weather is getting cooler. She sewed some autumn clothes for Mrs. Madam."

"Didn't Madam send someone out to buy autumn clothes?" After a pause, she sighed and said, "Let her in."

As soon as the words were finished, Rouge walked in gracefully, wearing a concubine-colored long dress, which made her skin as fair as fat and her wrists as white as snow.A few servant girls followed behind, holding some autumn clothes in their hands.The stitching is tight, the fabric is soft and close to the body, and the color is suitable. It can be seen that great effort has been made.

"My lord, these are the autumn clothes that my concubine sewed for my wife these days. I haven't learned how to calculate accounts, so I can't share the worries of the Jin family. As long as this girl can catch my eyes, I have the courage to sew a few pieces. I hope Grandpa and Madam can like it."

While speaking and saluting, the silk as smooth as satin slid down the side face, paired with bright eyes like dark waves in autumn water, it was very charming.

"Thank you for your hard work, but Ma'am has already arranged some autumn clothes. You don't need these, so don't make them in the future." Jin Wancai glanced at the clothes behind and said.

"I know that my wife has already bought it, but these autumn clothes are my own wish. It is my blessing to be favored by the master. Now that so many things have happened in the Jin family, I am not as good as you." Madam is so smart and capable, she is the master's right-hand man. But the concubine also wants to repay the kindness of the master and wife, share the worries of the master and wife, and ask the master to accept it."

Seeing that the beauty was about to cry, and the words were full of thoughts for the Jin family, Jin Wancai couldn't bear to refuse, so he said, "Okay, bring it up."

Yan Zhi turned from sadness to joy when she heard the words, burst into tears and laughed, and took the autumn clothes in the hands of the maids and sent them to Jin Wancai in person.

Because Yanzhi was often punished in Yijun Building, in order to please the guests, she learned to observe the words and expressions, carefully observe the preferences of the guests, speculate on their thoughts, and say things that make the guests happy.In this way, if the guests are happy, they will give them more money.

Looking at the autumn clothes on the table, Jin Wancai knew that a lot of thought had been spent.The styles produced, the fabrics and colors selected are all commonly used by them, and they are very careful.

"It seems that you have spent a lot of thought on sewing clothes. It's really hard for you."

"I don't work hard. If I can do something for the master and wife, it's worth staying up a few nights and resting a few days later. But I'm afraid it's not as good as my wife's purchase, so that the master will laugh at me." Rouge raised her eyes and looked at Jin Wancai shyly. , blushing and said.

"It's okay, you've done a good job. You haven't had a good rest for a few days, don't burn yourself out, go back and have a good rest now."

"Thank you, master, for your concern. I'm fine. Since the master likes it and can make the master and wife happy, it's worth it even if the concubine's body is broken." Yan Zhi lowered her beautiful eyes, "If the master is fine, the concubine will retire first. .”

"Alright, housekeeper, send Aunt Rouge back."

The housekeeper glanced at Jin Wancai, then at Rouge.I can't help but admire in my heart, this rouge is really a good method.It only took a few days for the master to let go of his grievances and gradually accept it.

To please a man is not only in bed, but also to say what men like to hear at an appropriate time in daily life, reflecting one's fragility, hardship and dependence.Let them know that they are concerned about them in their hearts, and no man will refuse a woman's dependence on them. This is the best embodiment of their man's dignity and stalwart.Even though there is no emotion in my heart, but unknowingly, I feel pity in my heart, and I can't bear to be hurt.

Changing from "Rouge girl" to "Rouge aunt" is so fast, so unbelievable.

In the evening, when Fan Xiujun came back, he saw some autumn clothes on the table, and saw that they did not seem to be bought by her.She picked it up and took a closer look, and found that the fabric was the Shu brocade she often used, soft and warm, the color was also her favorite dark purple, and the style was loose, comfortable and slim.

Seeing these clothes, Fan Xiujun liked them very much, thinking that Jin Wancai specially invited her embroiderer to make them, in order to apologize to her and give her a surprise.

Thinking of this, Fan Xiujun was very happy, picked up the clothes and began to change.After changing it, I found that the effect of her wearing it was quite good, as if it was specially tailored for her, it was very beautiful and comfortable to wear.

Seeing that the clothes suit her very well, Fan Xiujun believes even more that these are the clothes that Jin Wancai hired to make an apology for her, otherwise who would know her preferences so well.

"Squeak-"

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Fan Xiujun looked over and saw Jin Wancai coming back.He happily ran over and said, "Wancai, I like this dress very much, it's even better than the one I bought."

"Really? As long as you like it." Jin Wancai saw that Fan Xiujun was very happy because of this dress. Although he didn't quite understand why, he thought that the relationship between them had been bad these days.Seeing Fan Xiujun so happy, Jin Wancai couldn't help laughing happily.

Hearing what Jin Wancai said, Fan Xiujun was sure that this was specially made by Jin Wancai for her, so she shyly leaned into Jin Wancai's arms and said, "I've been treating you very badly these days. I'm really sorry. But who is this?" What did you do? It’s better than what the embroiderers outside do.”

"The clothes are very comfortable to wear? Since you like it, let Rouge make a few more." Jin Wancai said happily, without any awareness of what he was about to face.

When Fan Xiujun heard Yan Zhi's name, anger and disgust appeared on his face instantly, and he exclaimed, "What did you say? You said that this dress was made by that woman, not a gift from you." She broke free from her arms and began to take off her clothes.

After taking off, he took a pair of scissors from the table next to him and started cutting the clothes made of rouge. He kept cutting the clothes to pieces.

Seeing this, Jin Wancai also stopped him and said, "What are you doing? Rouge made the clothes after spending several nights. Why do you cut good clothes?"

When Fan Xiujun heard this, he immediately looked up at Jin Wancai, and cursed: "You like this dress very much? Then you wear it, don't wear what I bought."

"What's the matter with you? Didn't you like it very much just now? What's more, it's not easy for Aunt Rouge to do this. Why are you suddenly so angry?" Jin Wancai said with some doubts.

"Aunt Yanzhi? I didn't expect to be Aunt Yanzhi now, okay, you go to your Aunt Yanzhi's place to spend the night, you don't need to come here anymore." Fan Xiujun shouted angrily.

"She is my aunt, am I wrong?" Hearing this, Jin Wancai felt that Fan Xiujun was making trouble for no reason and couldn't help shouting.

Hearing this, Fan Xiujun put down the scissors in his hand, stood up and raised his hand to slap Jin Wancai.Jin Wancai didn't seem to expect that Fan Xiujun would hit him, so he received the slap abruptly, and a bright red slap mark appeared on his face instantly.

Jin Wancai seemed a little dazed. After so many years of marriage, this was the first time that Fan Xiujun beat him, and it hurt so badly that his face was burning with pain.Looking at Fan Xiujun who got angry for no reason in front of him, Jin Wancai felt angry for the first time.After holding back for a long time, I said something.

"Vixen, you...you are simply unreasonable." After finishing speaking, she slammed the door and walked out.

Fan Xiujun looked at Jin Wancai who was going away, his eyes were red, he fell to the ground and hugged his knees and cried.

When it was time for breakfast the next day, Fan Xiujun went to the accountant early, leaving Jin Wancai here alone.When Yanzhi came to deliver bird's nest porridge, she was surprised to see Jin Wancai alone.

"Master, why are you alone? Where's Madam?" Usually, when Yan Zhi came to deliver bird's nest porridge, Jin Wancai and Fan Xiujun were usually there, and Fan Xiujun only left after seeing her coming.

When Jin Wancai saw Yanzhi coming, he raised his head and said, "It's okay, she left beforehand." At the same time, he also showed the swollen side of his face, and the swollen place was even more swollen after being beaten overnight.

When Yan Zhi saw it, she exclaimed, "Oh my god, master, what's wrong with your face..."

Jin Wancai immediately covered his swollen face and said, "It's okay, I accidentally fell on the ground yesterday, and it's not a serious problem."

When Yan Zhi heard that Jin Wancai fell to the ground, she walked to Jin Wancai's side with great distress, massaged Jin Wancai's face with her soft hands, and said, "Does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt, what's the matter with you?" Jin Wancai felt a little better after being rubbed with rouge.

Yan Zhi lowered her head, took the hand that rubbed Jin Wancai's face, looked at Jin Wancai shyly and said, "That...Master, do you like the clothes my concubine sent you yesterday?"

"...I like it, how could I not like it. When she was wearing it yesterday, she said it was better than the one made by the embroiderer outside." Jin Wancai said a little unnaturally. He couldn't say that it was because of the clothes that he was beaten or was beaten by a woman. No matter how you think about it, it's a bit embarrassing.

"Since Madam likes it, I will make a few more for Madam." Yan Zhi immediately said joyfully.

"No, there are already clothes in the mansion, so there's no need to make them. Making clothes is too much effort, you'd better have a good rest." Jin Wancai touched his injured face, it hurt a lot when he moved, and he felt that it was a bit disadvantageous to speak ask for it.

"The master said so, so the concubine will go back first. It's already the beginning of autumn, and the chrysanthemums in the yard must look good. When the chrysanthemums bloom, the concubine will make chrysanthemum cakes for the master and wife."

"Okay, don't worry about it."

"Master, what did you say? I am the master's person, so it's only natural for me to take care of the master's affairs, and this is also my blessing." Yanzhi said shyly, and turned to leave after speaking.

Jin Wancai looked at the supple Rouge, and thought of the grumpy Fan Xiujun, he thought that if Fan Xiujun was half as supple as Yanzhi, he would not beat him, and would rub his wounds as gently as Yanzhi.

Thinking of the wound, Jin Wancai felt that it hurt even more now, so he hurriedly applied some ointment to make it better.

Seeing the red and swollen face of Jin Wancai, everyone in the Jin Mansion dared not speak. Yesterday, the guard outside the door heard the movement in the house and knew that it was beaten by his wife. It is not honorable to be beaten by a woman.Jin Wancai didn't mention it himself, and everyone just pretended not to see it.

In the past few days, Jin Wancai didn't go to rest in the house, but went to the study to rest for a few nights.Fan Xiujun did not take the initiative to subdue it, but was slightly relieved when he saw the ointment Jin Wancai had used, and then fell asleep alone in the long night.

On this day, Fan Xiujun just got up early to go to the accounting room to settle the accounts, when he saw the maid came over and said, "Ma'am, Aunt Yanzhi cut down your beloved magnolia tree, and said she wanted to plant chrysanthemums to make chrysanthemum cakes."

After hearing this, Fan Xiujun stopped going to the accountant, and followed the maidservant to the garden where the magnolia tree was planted in Jinfu.

Because Fan Xiujun loves magnolias, so after moving to Dingjing, the Jin Mansion is full of magnolia trees, white, light pink, purple, and all kinds of magnolias.In spring, when the warm wind blows, the petals are scattered all over the ground, soft, soft, and very beautiful.

When Fan Xiujun arrived at the Magnolia Garden, Yan Zhi was instructing the servants to cut down trees, but only a few were cut down in time.But Fan Xiujun was very angry when he saw the magnolia tree being cut down, and pointed at Rouge and wanted to scold him.

"You shameless woman, eat mine, use mine, and now you come to cut down my tree, you are... despicable." Fan Xiujun has received the best education since she was a child, and has never scolded anyone like today , After holding back for a long time, I only said the word "humble".

But Yan Zhi was very surprised, covered her mouth and said: "Ma'am, what's wrong with you? I just cut down a few decayed trees. I see that there are so many trees here, and they are all withered. I think this place The location is pretty good, and the chrysanthemums will definitely look good, and when the chrysanthemums bloom, I can make chrysanthemum cakes for the old lady.”

Rouge is right, magnolia flowers have already fallen in this season.The branches are bare, there is no green at all, only dark brown dead branches stretched there, which is very unpleasant.

But Fan Xiujun was very angry. He stared at Rouge and said, "Whoever wants to eat your chrysanthemum cake will cut down my tree without my consent. If you want to grow chrysanthemums, you can grow them in your own yard, not here."

Ke Yanzhi lowered her head shyly and said: "But the master likes to eat it. The master was full of praise for the chrysanthemum cake that my concubine gave me last night after eating it. I thought..."

When Fan Xiujun heard Yanzhi mention Jin Wancai, seeing Yanzhi's shy appearance, he remembered that Jin Wancai said that Yanzhi was his aunt a few days ago, and was so angry that he reached out to hit Yanzhi.

Yanzhi was also frightened when she saw that Fan Xiujun was about to hit her, and quickly covered her face with her hands. When Fan Xiujun was about to hit Yanzhi, she stopped her with one hand.

"Madam, what is this for? It's just a few trees. Aren't there many in the garden? If you cut it down, cut it down."

Yan Zhi leaned against Jin Wancai's body, and shouted weakly in fear: "Master, don't blame Madam, it was my fault that I cut Madam's magnolia tree without knowing it myself."

Jin Wancai was going to visit the salt shop after dinner, but just as he was about to go out, he saw the butler come over and say that his wife went to the garden because Aunt Yanzhi cut down the magnolia tree. He wanted to hit someone, but he stopped him without even thinking about it.

Fan Xiujun saw that it was Jin Wancai who stopped her, and then saw the rouge bird leaning on Jin Wancai's body. Regardless of the feeling of missing Jin Wancai who hadn't seen Jin Wancai in the past few days, he shouted; If you know that your Aunt Rouzhi is going to be wronged, come over and have a look, and don't get hurt."

"It's just a few trees. Didn't Yan Zhi already admit it wrong? Why do you hold on to it like this and beat people with your hands?"

"I won't let you go? Jin Wancai, would I be like this if it wasn't for the people you recruited? Do you feel that you were beaten lightly a few days ago?"

After these few days, the redness and swelling on Jin Wancai's face had disappeared a lot, but he still looked a little red, as if he had been beaten.

When Yan Zhi heard this, she exclaimed in surprise: "It turns out that the injury on the master's face was caused by the wife's blow, not from falling on the ground."

When Jin Wancai heard that Fan Xiujun lifted the last fig leaf and said it in front of everyone, he didn't give him any face at all, his face flushed with anger, and finally couldn't help but cursed: "Fan Xiujun, you are enough."

Fan Xiujun was stunned when he heard Jin Wancai calling her name. This was the first time he called her name so loudly.

Then, I heard Jin Wancai shouting: "I can't stand you anymore. Ever since I came to Ding capital, I have been cautious and humble. It is because outsiders think that I have taken root in Ding capital by relying on the power of your Fan family." Yes, even if this is the case, isn’t it because of my own efforts? I go to the salt shop early every day so that I can quickly gain a foothold in Ding capital and get rid of the Fan family. In the eyes of outsiders, I am just a softie. Yes, the Jin family doesn't have the same power as the Fan family, but it can be considered a big family in Yangzhou, which is worse than the Fan family, why should I live under the shadow of the Fan family and under your face? Why?"

Fan Xiujun listened in a daze. She never thought that Jin Wancai would think this way. The reason why she was willing to come to Dingjing City was because she could earn more money and gain better fame and fortune here. She thought it was all for him , That's why she proposed to come to Ding capital, but what did she gain by coming here?betray?abuse?
Feeling aggrieved for a moment, tears wet the corners of his eyes, after a long time, Fan Xiujun cried, "Jin Wancai, don't forget that I was a low-marriage back then." After saying that, he covered his face and ran away.

After Jin Wancai heard it, he also came back to his senses, but he wanted to call Fan Xiujun's name, but it was like a fishbone stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say it anyway.

Yan Zhi also knew that things were getting serious, so she consciously let go of Jin Wancai's hand and obediently stood aside.

Fan Xiujun, who ran away crying, remembered that when they first met, under a magnolia tree, she was forced by Mrs. Fan to practice the piano seriously. When the spring breeze came, the branches were filled with fragrance, and the magnolia petals fluttered. It spilled all over the floor, like the soft and beautiful girl in the lavender long dress, spilling her thoughts.

"Girl, you played a note wrong."

A handsome and personable young man in white clothes walked by and said to her with a smile.In an instant, her eyes were like stars, and she seemed to see the warm red glow in the sky in the evening. This warm color attracted her eyes and warmed her heart at the same time.

(End of this chapter)