Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 209
Royal Division,
Eunuch Yang in the yamen was sitting in the hall, drinking tea and eating pastries, and there were many godsons of the little Huang family behind him waiting there, and these days were extremely comfortable.

Thinking of yesterday, the big event arranged by the inner minister, the collection of the arrears of the nobles in the capital, Eunuch Yang felt a little uneasy.

Knowing that the inner image is to delegate power to oneself, but it is too hot to handle. At that time, those hob meats will not be afraid of us disabled people.

But after thinking about it again, such an opportunity is also rare, and whether Zajia can go up in this lifetime depends on this trembling.

So Yang Chi, Eunuch Yang also gritted his teeth and knelt in front of the inner minister, swearing that he would do the job well, and the inner minister was also relieved that he directly promoted the miscellaneous family to the position and now he is also the grand duke of the company supervisor.

The work has not been done yet, but once the reputation is brought out, the eyes of the servants around him have changed, and the godson has also received a lot.

Now the three confidant eunuchs who followed the Prime Minister, except Eunuch Zhao took the first step, even if he took the second step first, he would not be considered as the last one.

As long as things are done properly, this position will be stable.

It's just that when he thought about what he had to do, Yang Chi had no idea. Could it be that he really had to bring people from the Imperial City Secretary to the door to ask for accounts one by one. If he really died like this, he would be the one to die.

suddenly,

The small yellow gate outside the door came to report,

"Grandpa, the head of the household department has come to the gate of the yamen. He needs to see you in person, saying that he has something important to tell."

When Eunuch Yang heard that he was a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, his heart suddenly jumped. He must have owed money. He wanted to avoid it, but it was unavoidable, so he could only say,

"What are you still doing in a daze, please come in quickly, be polite."

"Yes, Grand Duke."

Xiao Huangmen returned to the concierge eagerly, and brought in the steward of the household department. Once he entered the gate, the steward didn't talk nonsense. He walked in and saw Eunuch Yang, saluted him, and said,

"I've met Grandpa, and I'm here under the order of Shen Shilang from the Household Department to inform you. We will gather at the Household Department early tomorrow, and then we will go to Rongguo Mansion's Jia's house to collect the owed money. Eunuch will decide what you need to bring."

Eunuch Yang also didn't like seeing the head of the household department look cold and hard, but the urination of civil servants is just like that.

asked angrily,

"That's all, who else will go with the people from the household department tomorrow?"

"Back to Grand Duke, and Luo Yunhou Zhang Jinyu."

When Eunuch Yang heard that it was the evil star, his forehead also popped up. Jia's family and Luo Yunhou, why are they together again.

"No, the miscellaneous family asks you, this matter is Luo Yunhou's proposal, go to Jia's house to collect the owed money?"

The principal was unknown, so he replied,

"That's not true. This is someone from Jia's family who came to the Ministry of Households to ask for it."

What's the meaning?The Jia family asked to go, and Eunuch Yang was also dumbfounded. Could it be that he was wrong, so he asked,
"Is this true? The Jia family asked to go."

"Go back to Grand Duke, yes."

Seeing the categorical answer from the principal, Eunuch Yang didn't see anything, so he could only reply,

"Okay, the miscellaneous family knows, you reply Shen Shilang, the miscellaneous family will be here on time tomorrow."

"It's the grand duke, the humble position must be brought, and the humble position has something to do, so let's leave."

Yang Chi waved his hand, and the master gave another salute and then left.

Now he also received a letter from Shen Zhongxin, the minister of the household department, and sent away the people from the household department by himself.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Eunuch Yang let out a "hum" then picked up the tea and drank it slowly.

Xiao Huangmen on the side hurried over to refill tea and water, and asked;
"Godfather, what bothers you?"

Eunuch Yang put down the tea bowl and said;
"What's the matter? It's not about the cash register. It will happen tomorrow. It's still the Jia family. I don't know if the Jia family has violated feng shui. Why is there always something going on in their house these days."

Xiao Huangmen naturally knew who the Jia family was, that is, the old nobles in the capital. These are not things that ordinary people can talk about, so they replied;

"Then who knows, isn't it that every time you ask your godfather, nothing big will happen?"

"It's nothing serious, but the Jia family always commits offenses, and it will be difficult every time Luo Yunhou is involved."

"Godfather, I don't think so. I just want money. The Jia family is the best in the capital."

"hope so."

Eunuch Yang sighed and stopped talking.

Xiao Huangmen naturally didn't dare to disturb him anymore, he just came over and gave Eunuch Yang a gentle thump on the back. Steward Yang squinted his eyes and was obviously extremely comfortable, so he said after a while;

"You boy, you have winks. Tomorrow, you will go with the miscellaneous family. Be the leader first, and get familiar with it."

Xiao Huangmen immediately knelt down on the ground and said;

"Thank you godfather for nurturing, Xiao Guizi will definitely follow godfather around."

"Success, get up."

Xiao Guizi got up immediately after hearing this, and beat Eunuch Yang's back more attentively and respectfully.

Ningrong Street,
The spies sent by the Marquis of Luoyun had been here for a while, but they didn't find anything unusual.

In the evening, the guards were still at the Liutiao Hutong, and when they heard that the Rongguo Mansion was hosting a banquet for the members of the other households of the Jia family, they knew what was going on, and hurried back to the Luoyunhou Mansion without staying.

And Rongguo Mansion,

The Chief Manager, Lai Da, was also busy asking Qian Hua to lead people to buy vegetables and meat, and to prepare ingredients. He also asked the other two stewards to lead people to clean up the front yard and middle courtyard of Rongxi Hall, and build a high platform for the theater troupe. Singing.

Wang Xifeng returned to Rongguo Mansion after performing martial arts, and she also hung out with Jia Lian on the bed every day. After finishing the housework during the day, she took Ping'er to gather Jia Yun and others to buy carriages, check the business situation, and asked the old man in the house how he was doing. Those who run the business line are very busy.

On the contrary, the caravan in the house has never made any moves, and Jia Amnesty has never asked. He always thought that Wang Xifeng was busy with this matter, and he would take over directly after finishing it. As for the management of the caravan, it didn't matter. No, so I waited there.

As for the others, they didn't bother to ask, anyway, if they earned money, they must have their own share.

The second wife, Mrs. Wang, thought so, and she also sent housekeeper Zhou Rui to watch over Wang Xifeng's formation of the caravan.

In the Buddhist hall, the second wife who was still worshiping the Buddha suddenly asked;
"Butler Zhou, tell me what Feng girl has been up to these days?"

Steward Zhou Rui also bowed his head behind him, carefully accompanying him;
"Returning to Madam, the second mistress has been dealing with the trivial matters of the house these mornings, and then went to the alleys of Ningrong Street to personally select many members of the Jia family's children. It seems that more people are arranged to prepare for the business caravan. I heard that many people were invited, and many students from the school did not go, but were stuffed in by their families to make a living."

The second wife was spinning the beads in her hand, she didn't speak, she didn't know what was going on in her heart, and after a long time, she said,
"Keep an eye on the affairs of the house, and let me know when the caravan is completed or is about to set off. If the old man intervenes, he will also report. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Second Wife, the little one will definitely remember."

Housekeeper Zhou Rui hurriedly agreed without daring to say anything.

"Okay, let's go down, keep your eyes bright."

"The servant knows."

As soon as the words fell, Housekeeper Zhou Rui carefully exited the door, turned around and closed the door after going out, Mrs. Wang in the room heard the sound, put away the prayer beads, stood up and sat on the chair, she didn't know what she was thinking, but that The eyes are shrewd and energetic.

Zhang Jinyu finally brought someone to tidy up the attic at the mansion. It was not painted, but a little paint was applied, which had no smell, so the third daughter was asked to help her mother move.

Mrs. Wang was also delighted. She was used to living in the high-rises, but she was not used to living in the short ones. She took a look at the layout and said with a smile on her face;
"Jinyu has a heart,"

"As long as mother is satisfied,"

Zhang Jinyu was also happy, but after seeing the backs of the three women, her body couldn't help but feel exhausted. She has been a little imaginary these days and needs to be more restrained.

"Jinyu, how is the formation of the caravan at the chamber of commerce?"

"Well, what?"

Zhang Jinyu, who was still reminiscing about the good things last night, was suddenly asked when he was asked, but he didn't hear clearly and asked again. Madam Wang saw that her son was absent-minded, how could she not know that he was messing around in the house these days, and she also hinted;

"You can't indulge in it all the time, the future is long, take a little time to make up for it these days, and how is the caravan formation of your chamber of commerce I mentioned?"

Hearing her mother's question like this, Zhang Jinyu didn't know that she should take it easy, her face turned red and she didn't dare to look directly at her. Hearing about the chamber of commerce was a little better, and she replied;

"You can leave at any time. The Chamber of Commerce is under the management of the University of Commerce. This person can be considered a talent. His son Shang Yu is also relatively motivated in the barracks. Moreover, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent many servants, and there are many laborers from outside. As long as our soldiers from outside the customs The escort can leave at any time. Why is mother concerned about this matter, is there something wrong?"

Mrs. Wang did not hide anything, and said directly;
"It's no big deal, just run a business in the name of our Hou Mansion Chamber of Commerce, and bring Wang Xifeng from Rongguo Mansion together to make some money. As for the rest, don't bother with it. The Jia family still has to plan. After all, it is a century-old mansion Doors are still good."

The second monk Zhang Jinyu couldn't figure it out. Giving money to the other party can still benefit him. Maybe he can also send a few daughters over, that would be okay.

"Mother was joking. If we give her money, it's just to give money to the Jia family. After the Jia family takes the money, what benefit can the Jia family give us?"

"Then just wait and see, don't look at the money is not much, but it's money for Wang Xifeng's body, Wang Xifeng will live on it in the future, you said that girl can really send out the ducks that eat in her stomach, don't you see?" Well, as for the Rongguo Mansion you mentioned, the frogs are boiled in warm water, the second house and the first house are at odds, it’s okay if the family is not separated, if the family is separated, the hundred-year-old family will be disbanded.”

Zhang Jinyu thought back to her mother's words carefully, but it wasn't bad, but it's been too long, and the old lady is very shrewd, she really wants to go to the house to meet them tomorrow, I don't know if it's a few days It is a bureau that people work together, or there are some unknown things between the first room and the second room.

"I know mother. Tomorrow my son will go to Rongguo Mansion to ask for money with the household department. I think there must be some twists and turns."

The Wang family has already cleared up the Rongguo mansion, so the housekeeper must be in trouble. Fortunately, the old lady can still suppress it, and after thinking about it, she confessed to Zhang Jinyu;
"Don't talk too much when you get there, let them make troubles by themselves, just watch the show!"

"Well, my son understands that when he gets there, his son will become dumb, and he will not fight back when he is beaten or scolded, except that Jia Zhen is there. If the old boy is there, the son will give him some good looks."

Zhang Jinyu agreed, but she was full of nonsense, and Wang was also helpless.

(End of this chapter)