Value peace

Chapter 49

The two came out of the woods and met Whelan head-on.She changed her polite attitude towards Gu Xiyan in the past, and greeted them very warmly and kindly.Gu Xiyan didn't know about Cui Baoyi's arrangement yet, so she was suspicious, but she still greeted her with courtesy.Huilan sent Gu Xiyan and the others affectionately to the corner door connected to the inner courtyard, and she staggered back when Gu Xiyan and the others disappeared from their backs.

In the evening, Liu'er came rushing out the door, Gu Xiyan and the others knew about Cui Baoyi's arrangement, and Duanniang smiled and said, "No wonder Huilan is so warm to us today, because we have no backer!"

Gu Xiyan thought of Huilan's probing and thoughtful eyes today, and felt that her changes might have something to do with Cui Baoyi's arrangements.However, if she really just wants to find a backer to live a more nourishing life, this is also human nature, and it is not a big deal to help her if she can.

Gu Xiyan thought in her heart.

After Liu'er left, the four of them discussed how to tidy up the Xiuhe Garden.Who knew that just after saying a few words, someone called the door: "Is Duan Niang at home?"

Mo Ju went to answer the door, and it was Mother Zhao who came in.

Because Duanniang and Duanniang have been running around in the Xiuhe Garden for the past few days, Gu Xiyan has not touched her needlework for a few days. When she saw Zhao Momo, she hurriedly asked Xinghong to pour tea, and said with a smile: "Mammy can do needlework." What happened? I’m a little busy these days, so I don’t do much.”

Mother Zhao smiled heartily, and said, "The needle and thread work was not done overnight, nor in a hurry. I heard people say that Madam gave Xiuhe Garden to the girl, and the girl wanted to raise it with the garden." garden!"

Gu Xiyan was startled, she didn't expect the news to spread so quickly.

Mother Zhao didn't hide it, and said straight to the point: "I'll tell you the truth, I'm a little selfish, and I want to ask the girl to help me."

Gu Xiyan hates duplicity people the most. Seeing Mammy Zhao being so forthright, she first had a good impression of her. She asked softly: "If you have anything to say, just say it. As long as I can help, in case There is no reason not to be perfect.”

Mother Zhao smiled and said: "I knew that the girl is a straightforward person, so I didn't hide it. That's how it is. It turned out that when Mrs. Tai was alive, she liked Xiangju the most. The old man invited someone to come from Jiannan County. About [-] chrysanthemums were moved and planted beside the red bridge. Later, Mrs. Tai and Mrs. Tai went to cut them one after another, and no one knew how precious the fragrant chrysanthemums were..."

Saying that, Xinghong's tea has arrived.

Mother Zhao took the teacup and thanked her, and continued: "Dixiang chrysanthemum is a root-growing thing. It usually grows lying on the ground, like weeds. In winter, a few thumb-sized chrysanthemums bloom. The petaled flowers look ordinary. When I went to Xiuhe Garden to collect rent last year, I saw that Madam Wu pulled out several plants, which made my heart feel bad..."

Gu Xiyan also heard a clue, although she didn't know what this Xiangju was doing, but it was a businessman, she turned her head quickly, and tentatively said: "So you know what this Xiangju is for?" Worth it!"

Mother Zhao was startled when she heard this, and then suddenly realized: "It's no wonder that the girl wants to take over the errand of Xiuheyuan. If that's the case, I also know that people don't speak secretly. I want to ask the girl to take over the errand of Xiangju here. Clean it up for me, I will pay 500 taels of silver every year, what do you think?"

You can collect 500 taels of silver for a few plants of grass.

Gu Xiyan's heart skipped a beat, but she showed a hesitant look on her face: "This, this..." As she spoke, she looked at Duanniang with her eyes.

Seeing this, Mother Zhao gritted her teeth and said, "600 taels, I will pay 600 taels a year, girl."

Gu Xiyan seemed to be still hesitating.

Mother Zhao smiled and said, "I'm here to settle the account for the girl too. There are three types of ground chrysanthemums, upper, middle and lower. The top-quality ground chrysanthemums are charged 220 taels of silver per catty, while the medium ones only charge 50 taels." Two silvers a catty, if it is inferior, it is only worth seventy cents a catty. Like a girl who grows wildly with her temperament, it is not even considered inferior, it is just wasted. If Let me raise it, and I promise that I will take care of it carefully, pick it carefully, and never hurt its vitality..."

Gu Xiyan immediately made a decision and said, "Let's leave it to the nanny. But..."

Zhao Mama heard that she could wrap her hands, and she couldn't hide a big smile on her face. Gu Xiyan's "but" made the smile freeze on her lips again, and she asked cautiously, "What else do you want, Miss?"

Gu Xiyan smiled and said: "I'm not going to hide it from you, so I was going to let Xinghong take care of this fragrant chrysanthemum. But it's not someone else, so it's rare for me to speak in front of me, so I have to give some face But I already promised Xinghong..."

Zhao Momo thought for a while, and said: "I won't make things difficult for the girl, or let Xinghong come to help me, and I will give her pocket money of five silver taels every year."

Gu Xiyan was secretly happy in her heart, but she said with a light smile on her face: "No, no, I don't need the pocket money, just let her help you, and it's enough to fulfill my reputation."

Zhao mama can save as much as she can, and she doesn't need to refute Gu Xiyan's face, so she naturally agrees.

The matter is thus settled.

Gu Xiyan called Xinghong over after Zhao Mama left and said, "You have to be careful about Xiangju, who you are taking care of with Zhao Mama, one day you will have to stand alone."

Xinghong nodded clearly.

Gu Xiyan turned around and asked Duanniang again: "What is this fragrant chrysanthemum? I don't think I've seen it before?"

Duanniang said in amazement: "I saw that the girl and Su Xin had a very happy conversation, and thought that the girl knew everything, so she was deceiving Su Xin!"

Gu Xiyan smiled embarrassingly.

Duanniang explained: "It's not a rare thing. It's a flower vine like a grass. The stem is brown. After peeling off, it becomes a crystal clear jade color. After drying, it is ground into powder and used as medicine. It is the best medicine for traumatic injuries. Yaoyin. It is said that the fresher it is, the better its curative effect, but it is originally produced in Jiannan County, and it is almost impossible to buy fresh ones in Jiangzhong County, so it is very expensive."

It turned out to be like this, Gu Xiyan had a whimsical thought: "Why don't we gather all the old people in the mansion and entrust them with these forests, flowers and plants, maybe there will be something as dramatic as Mother Zhao !"

Duanniang tapped Gu Xiyan's forehead: "You, if this is the case, what kind of garden does Madam want you to take care of? She doesn't know how to take care of it herself!"

Too.Gu Xiyan smiled embarrassingly again.

It may be that Gu Xiyan is relatively safe and self-conscious during this time, or it may be because she took over the management of the garden and needs to go in and out frequently. The two door gods who had been guarding the gate of Wuyuan suddenly disappeared one day, and Gu Xiyan was indifferent. Smiling, it was Duanniang who chanted "Buddha of Infinite Life" before going to Xiuhe Garden.

As soon as they entered the corner gate of Xiuhe Garden, Huilan ran over to receive them with a smile, and told them where the Taihu stone was brought from and how much it was worth; How much wine can be brewed from the flowers; he also pointed to the century-old kumquat tree and told Gu Xiyan which kind of kumquat tastes the best... Although it is a bit noisy, it can be seen that Huilan is indeed a Huixinlan quality, knowledgeable knowledgeable.

Gu Xiyan looked at Huilan's beautiful face with almond eyes and peach cheeks, and thought of a line she had seen in martial arts novels before: "If the enemy does not move, I will not move!" The corners of her mouth could not help but bend slightly.

Huilan blinked her big bright eyes, and chatted with Gu Xiyan with a sincere and innocent look: "I heard that the girl is going to redeem herself for Mo Ju and Xinghong, so I know that the girl is a person who donates money and gives money to others. In the past, I was blind and neglected the girl. The girl was magnanimous, and she was still approachable when we met. I was really ashamed, and I felt uneasy all the time. I wanted to do something for the girl..."

Listen to what this says.

Gu Xiyan just felt sad.There is no one who seeks to be self-exalted, but how many people can have such a realm and such an environment!

The three of them wandered around Xiuhe Garden for a long time, and finally decided on a plan to reform the garden with Huilan's help.

After lunch, Gu Xiyan went to keep the garden to tell Mrs. Gu the specific situation, and take this opportunity to communicate with her properly. She is not going to tell Mrs. Gu about Di Xiangju just yet.But there is no impenetrable wall in the world. Mrs. Gu will know about this sooner or later, but a day later is better than a day sooner. With this reputation on her back, she managed the garden for a while, and the first year's huge profits have to be in her hands no matter what. in.Once the matter is exposed, who knows what will happen!

After talking about the Xiuhe Garden, Mrs. Gu chatted with Gu Xiyan about Gu Panxi: "It's already June, if you don't go back to Jiangnan to study, you will really be delayed..."

Gu Xiyan was also a little worried, she urged Mrs. Gu: "Why don't you go first and let Deacon Ding take you back to Jiangnan."

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu'er complained, "Deacon Ding, please see me!"

Both of them were surprised and looked at each other face to face, which made Madam Gu laugh.

When Deacon Ding came in, Gu Xiyan had already avoided behind the screen in the house according to the rules. The smile on Madam Gu's face hadn't faded yet. Deacon Ding was a little puzzled, but he kept his duty and said with a low eyebrow: " The madam asked me to inquire about it, and I got an answer."

Only then did Madam Gu cough lightly, and said seriously, "What's the matter?"

Deacon Ding said: "Qi Ye said that we have a small house in Da'an Square, which is more suitable. Let me bring the key to Madam."

Mrs. Gu took the key and asked, "How much money did you say?"

Deacon Ding said: "Master Qi said, the place is close to Anhuamen, it's a bit noisy, and it can't be sold for a few taels of silver, so it's just a favor for Aunt Cui to give it to Aunt Cui generously."

Mrs. Gu hesitated when she heard this: "I heard from Nanny Sun that Qi Ye pushed out several prosperous shops in the West Market, so I'm afraid it's a little inconvenient. Although this house is small, its size is also an income. It’s still a good estimate!”

Deacon Ding hesitated for a moment, and said, "Ma'am, I have been under your command for not a day or two, and I am not someone else with you. Let me tell you the truth. This amount of money is not enough even if you put it between your teeth. It's better to just give it away." Be generous, maybe one day I will ask to be in front of Aunt Cui..."

Needless to say the rest, Mrs. Gu nodded clearly.

After Deacon Ding left, Madam Gu sighed to Gu Xiyan with Huang Chengcheng's copper key: "You see. Why don't you say that Wanli is an official for money!"

Gu Xiyan was embarrassed.

Which dynasty is not like this.

Back in Wuyuan, Gu Xiyan quietly consulted Duanniang: "Go and socialize with Nanny Sun and see what happened to the Liu family? Their family is going to collapse, and our family is not going to have a good life?"

Duanniang was very surprised, but still took the order to go.

In the evening, Duanniang invited Nanny Sun and Nanny Tian to accompany her for a drink. She used the excuse of "I will help the girl manage the garden in the future, so please take care of me."

Duanniang didn't come back until the moon was in the middle of the sky. She pulled Gu Xiyan up from the bed with a solemn face: "The girl really hit the mark. I heard that something is wrong with the Liu family. Master Liu set up a century-old weaving factory in Jiangnan They were all sold to the Wu family, only one of the seven shops in Shengjing remained, and the others were sold out..."

Gu Xiyan suddenly remembered Liu Zuocheng's eagerness when he came to see Mrs. Gu that day, and she lost all sleepiness. She asked eagerly, "Have you found out what went wrong?"

Duanniang shook her head: "How could the housekeepers know, they only vaguely guessed."

Gu Xiyan was sitting in a daze for a long time, and solemnly told Duanniang: "Be sure to find out. The city wall is on fire, and the seedlings and fish in the pond. Let's not be burned to death by this fire!"

(End of this chapter)