Gourmet Red Chamber: A Chronicle of Baochai's Rebirth

Chapter 7 Power for Money

Mrs. Xue's silence made the already tense atmosphere even more tense.

The ancestor of the Xue family didn't realize it, and smiled kindly, "Silly boy, what is your mother doing?
You are the first eldest daughter of my Xue family, what good things are not worthy of you?If your great-grandmother’s dowry is not left to you, who can it be left to? "

Xue Baobao glanced at Mrs. Xue again, stepped forward to salute and accepted it, "Thank you, ancestors, for the reward."

She has always known that no matter whether Mrs. Xue is willing to reconcile or not, everyone in the Xue family will never let her publicize this matter. Most of them will appease the eldest room, and then secretly suppress the second room.

Now the long house is weak, and he has to bow his head if he doesn't want to.

Now, it was just as she - well, as Xue Chen expected.

Xue Baobao had never seen such a good thing before, so he couldn't help but took out one and put it in front of his eyes for a closer look, then held it up to Mrs Xue, and said happily, "Madam, look, it's so beautiful, it's absolutely natural Deep Sea Black Pearl!"

The tense atmosphere in the room was relieved by her little daughter's innocent laughter. Mrs. Xue also forced a smile and said, "Then you should keep it well and save it for adding makeup in the future. You can't live up to your ancestors' love for you."

Xue Baobao nodded with a smile, and the third wife said with a smile, "The little girl is not ashamed, she is thinking about dowry at such a young age, come on, Third Aunt will give you a good thing, so you can keep it for makeup!"

Xue Baobao, "..."

So when it came to the dowry, she was actually ashamed!

The third wife pulled Baobao Xue to her side and hugged her into her arms. She reached out and put the gemstone bracelet on her wrist on her, and said to Mrs. Xue with a smile, "I am the dignified and generous sister Aibao." As expected, it was raised by my sister-in-law, without the coddling effort of that small family!"

Mrs. Xue loved her children the most. When she heard the third wife praising her daughter so much, she couldn't help but be cold-faced. She hurriedly said a few words of humility and asked Xue Baobao to thank her.

With this back and forth, the previous tense atmosphere was swept away.

The ancestor of the Xue family didn't want to take care of these chores, so he was reluctantly invited here today. Now that there's nothing wrong, he's leaving.

When Mrs. Xue saw it, she hurriedly said, "My ancestors are staying. There is one more thing. My granddaughter-in-law wants to ask our ancestors to make the decision."

The ancestor of the Xue family looked at her displeased. It was he who went to the capital to beg for this granddaughter-in-law in person.

After she got married, everything became much easier for the Xue family, whether doing business or interacting with people.

Although she wasn't smart and capable, she wasn't stupid either. After entering the house, she soon gave birth to a pair of children. He was quite satisfied with this granddaughter-in-law.

But he had already so clearly hinted at her to give in, and she still persisted in pursuing him, feeling a little at a loss as to whether to advance or retreat.

Mrs. Xue got up and knelt down. When she knelt, Xue Pan hurriedly knelt down too.

Xue Baobao, "..."

So, she also has to kneel?

The situation was stronger than the person. Although Xue Baobao was not happy, he still knelt down behind Mrs. Xue obediently.

"Ancestor, Pan'er has a simple and stupid temperament and is really not suitable to take over the Xue family's business. I would like to ask my ancestors to make the decision and choose someone wiser."

The ancestors of the Xue family only thought that she still wanted to pursue the matter of the second wife, but did not expect her to say these words, so they couldn't help staring at her carefully, wanting to see whether she was using retreat as an advance to force him to deal with the second wife, or if she really wanted to deal with the second wife. Hand over the power of the long house.

The ancestor of the Xue family remained calm, but the others were not as good at cultivating Qi as he was, and the atmosphere in the room became obviously restless.

Mrs. Xue lowered her head and continued, "My wife didn't sleep last night and thought about it for a long time.

The master passed away at a young age. Logically speaking, as a widow, I should try my best to help Pan'er grow up and carry on the master's unfulfilled ambition.

It’s just that Pan’er is really messing around, but it caused the disaster of brothers fighting against each other, so it’s better for us to take a step back, so that we can achieve harmony between brothers, and if we orphans and widows encounter difficulties in the future, there will be someone who can lend a hand to help.”

Mrs. Xue couldn't help sobbing again when she said this. Sister Bao persuaded her for a long time yesterday, and she also knew that taking a step back would do more good than harm to their long family and Pan'er.

But her late husband’s inheritance was handed over to her in just three or four years, and she had to hand it over to others. How could she not be sad and cry?
Everyone in the Xue family was silent when they heard her words, and some people kept looking at the second master and his wife.

If there were people who doubted whether Mrs. Xue's accusation was true because of Mr. Xue's second master's establishment, now that Mrs. Xue really didn't even want the right to housekeeper because of this matter, she no longer hesitated.

The boss wouldn't even give up the right to housekeeper just to frame the second bedroom!

To tell the truth, Master Xue died, leaving only a useless Xue Pan, no one here can say that he is not thinking about scraping the oil from the long house.

But it’s just to get some benefits!

Not long after Xue Pan finished keeping the filial piety of Elder Xue, the second master couldn't wait to do it, and he still used such a low-handed and ruthless method, directly aiming at his nephew's life, which is unavoidable to be looked down upon!

Not to mention that Master Xue valued and loved this second brother who was about the same age as him and grew up with him the most during his lifetime. Second Master Xue is too heartless!
Mr. Xue Er did not notice the gazes of everyone. Although his face was still barely stable, his heartbeat was beating faster and faster.

There are a total of eight people in the Xue family, among whom he, the third child, the sixth child and the eldest father are direct descendants.

Below the long room is him, and his ability is stronger than the third and sixth children. Now Mrs. Xue said to take a step back and don't want the Xue family's business. If it's not his turn, who else can it be?
Sure enough, he was right!
Pan'er is the only one left in the eldest house who doesn't live up to expectations. He insists on holding on to business, so what good will it do!
However, since they are so sensible, the eldest brother also took great care of him before. When he takes charge of the family, he will take more care of them.

Xue Pan didn't expect his mother to say these words. He was so anxious that he wanted to speak again, but Xue Baobao held him tightly.

Mrs. Xue continued, "Those present are all descendants of our ancestors, and they are my brothers and uncles. Whoever is in charge of the house in the future will be fine.

During his lifetime, our master most praised the third uncle for his ability and the sixth uncle for his filial piety. I have already informed the master before his death that in the future, whether the third uncle or the sixth uncle is in charge of this family, or whether the third uncle and the sixth uncle are jointly in charge of the family, our master will be the same. Relieved".

The Second Master Xue originally thought that he was sure of everything, but he didn't expect Mrs. Xue to say these words, and he was furious, "Sister-in-law really told the eldest brother before the spiritual throne? If you tell such a lie, I am not afraid that the elder brother will not be safe under the nine springs." ?”

Mrs. Xue turned back and stared at him coldly, her red eyes full of hatred, "If my second uncle is dissatisfied, there is no need to force me to be a widow. Our ancestors naturally have the wisdom to decide what to do.

It’s true that our ancestors don’t care, we Pan’er still have our uncle to make the decision, it’s not just the second master who wants to bully us! "

The ancestor of the Xue family said, "Second brother, shut up and let Mr. Wang finish."

Mrs. Xue couldn't help sobbing again, wiped away her tears and continued, "Old Ancestor, I'm not afraid of making fun of you if you tell me, my widow is unemployed, and she always needs some money.

If Uncle Three and Uncle Six are willing to take over this burden, I would like to ask them to contribute some money to Pan'er, so that there will be a way out in the future.

I also asked my ancestors to leave the house, fields, shops, household items and other items that should have been allocated to the eldest son for me, so that they can be used for the marriage of Pan'er and Sister Bao in the future."

The ancestor of the Xue family said calmly, "How many do you want?"

Mrs. Xue hesitated for a while, and said firmly, "First of all, the seat of the Patriarch of Pan'er cannot be given up, and other things, the granddaughter-in-law should not be too much.

This year has come to an end, and all the profits from shops, farms, etc. this year still belong to the eldest brother.

In addition, the grandson’s daughter-in-law wants 200 million silver and [-]% of the family’s annual income.”

As soon as Mrs. Xue said this, the atmosphere in the room became heated again. Everyone dared not speak, but they all looked at each other.

It's almost winter now, so all the success this year should belong to the long house, there is no doubt about it.

Two million silver sounds like a lot, but it is insignificant compared to the Xue family's family fortune.

You know, even though he has been the head of the big house all these years, it is impossible for the big house to take out all the money and store it at home. Most of the money is circulated among various farms and shops, let alone their family is still an imperial merchant. , with a signature from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

If Dafang directly sells his business to others, he can get at least ten times or even twenty times the price.

And once it is taken over, as long as it is managed properly, the 200 million silver can be earned in about five or six years.

The annual income of [-]% after that is incomparable to those who control the entire Xue family's business.

Everyone's hearts warmed up. The third wife touched her empty wrist and thought about Xue Biao who stayed alone in the long room, and her heart became even hotter.

The ancestor of the Xue family said slowly, "This request is not too much, but Mrs. Wang, have you really made up your mind?"

Mrs. Xue leaned over and kowtowed, crying, "Old Ancestor, I really don't want to part with it, but since ancient times money has been the root of disaster, and my daughter-in-law thinks that she doesn't have the ability to take Pan'er to guard it.

In any case, Pan'er can grow up safely, and Bao'er can marry a good family, but their wealth is incomparable. Please help my ancestors! "

Mrs. Xue wept blood every word and every sentence, everyone present, not only those who never had the chance to get the Xue family, even the third and sixth wards felt sad when they heard this, and they even despised the second wards.

The ancestor of the Xue family was silent for a long time, and then sighed heavily, "In this case, Pan'er's position of patriarch will still be retained by you. You are the eldest son, and no one can take the position of the direct eldest son from you.

Pan'er is the eldest son of the eldest family member, and Baochai is the eldest daughter of the eldest family member, so they should have the dignity they deserve.

When I die, all my friends will be left to Pan'er, and all the dowries of his great-grandmother and grandmother will be left to Baochai as dowry.

As for the Xue family's business, I will leave it to the third child, and the sixth child will take care of it and get [-]% of the profit.

"Lao Liu, you can use 20 yuan later to add makeup to your niece."

Mr. Xue San and Mr. Xue Liu were overjoyed to express their gratitude, and also thanked Mrs. Xue.

They were young and never thought that one day they would be in charge of the Xue family's business. They were both surprised and grateful, and they worshiped sincerely.

"Old ancestor—"

"To shut up!"

The ancestor of the Xue family stared at the second master Xue coldly, "When your elder brother was alive, he often praised to me that you are straightforward, simple in heart, but delicate in mind, and a good businessman.

The Xue family has accumulated over several generations, and maintaining success is more important than starting a new one. Since you are so praised by your eldest brother, you don’t have to wait until the Chinese New Year. You can pack up immediately and go out to make a fortune, just in time with your third and sixth brothers. Watch and help each other.”

The old ancestor wanted to exile him!

Mr. Xue Er was shocked and cried bitterly and knelt down to beg for mercy.

The ancestor of the Xue family didn't even look at him. He lectured everyone on the need to be friendly and help each other and to stay united and walked away.

Mr. Xue and his wife hurriedly chased him out in tears, trying to make a name for themselves outside. It was easy to say that if he tried again, would he be able to rely on the Xue family's many years of connections and resources?

After the ancestors of the Xue family left, Mrs. Xue San hurriedly helped Mrs. Xue get up, and then went to help Baby Xue herself.

Master Xue Liu went to help Xue Pan up in person.

Before Xue Pan understood why his cornucopia suddenly changed hands, he remained silent.

Mr. Xue Liu sighed, "Pan'er, you're not young anymore. It's not easy for your mother to pull you two brothers and sisters. From now on, you must be good, share your mother's worries, rely on your sister, and stop causing trouble everywhere. do you know?"

(End of this chapter)