The daughter of the splendid good fortune is respected

Chapter 446 The Trial (3)
Xiao Mingyu asked coldly, "Why did those two wives hide it for you? What benefits did you give them?"

Aunt Zhu shook her head, "The two aunts are kind-hearted people. Seeing that I am alone and have nothing to do in my life, they feel sorry for me. Let me go out because I hope I can be happier. At any rate, there is something to look forward to in that day. As for me They only vaguely knew about Sun Mengxian, and they were not sure about it. But they didn't say anything, so I didn't mention it. The reason why they kept it hidden, the servant girl thought they were thinking about it so that no one would find out, and telling it out was just to cause trouble .Girl, the two aunts are neither malicious nor unfaithful, please forgive me."

"You don't need to worry about their affairs. Since it is the Xiao family, you must abide by the rules of the Xiao family. You should think about yourself now. You can't hide your affairs. How to deal with you in the end, since the wife is not here , let the master decide. You also know that the master has a bad temper, and you have committed an unforgivable sin. You can do it yourself." Xiao Mingyu said coldly.

Aunt Zhu smiled bitterly, "Thank you for reminding me, Maid and Concubine has made all the preparations. Regardless of the final outcome, Maid and Concubine will not complain. All this was done by Maid and Concubine herself, and I can't blame anyone."

"If you think so, it's obvious that you are a sensible person. Someone, take Aunt Zhu down and lock her in the woodshed."

After Xiao Mingyu settled Aunt Zhu, she asked Han Ba, "How is Sun Mengxian?"

"Girl, the Sun family is in trouble. However, because the Sun family brothers have separated, it is not convenient for the Sun family to interfere with Sun Mengxian's affairs. Sun Mengxian is a bit of a dead-headed person, and he keeps thinking about Aunt Zhu. I want to excuse Aunt Zhu."

Xiao Mingyu nodded, "Don't Sun Mengxian's parents care?"

Han Ba ​​said, "It doesn't matter, but the two elders of the Sun family just let out a word, saying that if Sun Mengxian is dead-headed and keeps thinking about Aunt Zhu's words, they will no longer care about Sun Mengxian's affairs. They will not care about weddings and funerals in the future."

This is the rhythm of breaking away from the father-son relationship.Xiao Mingyu laughed, "So, this Sun Mengxian is still kind and righteous."

"It's just a bit brainy, and people are not very flexible."

Xiao Mingyu smiled and said, "There are so many people in the world with flexible brains. But there are still a few people who are affectionate. Let's take a look again, don't rush to make a decision at this time."

Han Ba ​​nodded, "This subordinate listens to the girl."

Xiao Mingyu asked again, "How are the Jiao brothers under your command, but are they still used to the scenery of Zhongzhou?"

"Don't worry, girl, everything is fine. These two brothers used to travel far and wide, so there's nothing they're not used to."

"That's good. If you take them with you, you can arrange more things for them to do."

"My subordinate understands."

Xiao Maoyang came back from the academy with a sad face. "Ming Yu, how much money is there in the account?"

Xiao Mingyu said with a smile, "Father, no matter what happens, please ask father to wash up first. Father has worked hard all day, walked so much, sweat and dust, he must be uncomfortable."

Xiao Maoyang hummed, finished washing under the servant's service, and changed into home clothes.Then came to the flower hall to talk to Xiao Mingyu. "Ming Yu, tell Wei father, how many taels are there on the books?"

Xiao Mingyu frowned slightly, "Father, is there something difficult about the academy?"

Xiao Maoyang didn't hide it, "Exactly. The academy's silver taels are not enough, so I must find a way to get some money for my father."

"Father, will the Academy follow what my daughter said last time?" Xiao Mingyu asked with concern.

Xiao Maoyang nodded, "Naturally, the extra farmhouses were rented out, and a sum of rent was collected. But that little money is just a drop in the bucket. Mingyu, in ten days or so, the academy will run out of food."

Xiao Mingyu frowned, is the matter already this serious? "Father, there are less than 800 taels of silver in the account. Although the account of the shop has been handed over this month, but because the business has not been good for two consecutive months, the daughter is in charge, so the shop is not allowed to hand in the money. Father, old man Don't you want to give money there?"

Xiao Maoyang frowned, if Mr. Xiao was not Xiao Maoyang's relative, he would definitely scold him because of Xiao Maoyang's bad temper.Xiao Maoyang shook his head, "Not yet. The 20 taels in the East Mansion haven't been paid yet. The old man held the money in his hands, but he refused to move a penny. Two days ago, the old man sent someone to send 200 taels. How can a mere 200 taels be enough?" Use it, it’s so annoying, the money was confiscated by the father and lost.”

The corners of Xiao Mingyu's mouth twitched, this is really what Xiao Maoyang did, "Father, next time the old man sends someone to send money, father should accept it. Anyway, it is 200 taels of silver, save it, and it will be enough for a long time a period of time."

Xiao Maoyang frowned, "Okay, since there are only 800 taels on the account, then give 500 taels to my father as an emergency."

"Father, don't worry, I'll have someone send the money to the academy tomorrow morning. By the way, I just have something to talk to Mr. Li from the academy." Xiao Mingyu thought and thought, and Xiao Maoyang couldn't be allowed to come like this.According to Xiao Maoyang's behavior style, no matter how much money he has, Xiao Maoyang can use it up.So Xiao Mingyu planned to tell the academy not to open fire privately.Let Youfu Restaurant deliver the food directly.Delivering meals according to the head, not to mention the reduction in cost, the academy can also feed a few fewer people.There is also less corruption in the middle purchase link.However, Xiao Mingyu did not intend to discuss this matter with Xiao Maoyang, it would be more appropriate to discuss it with Mr. Li who is directly in charge of the academy's internal affairs.

With the 500 taels of silver as an emergency, Xiao Maoyang finally felt better.Xiao Mingyu took the opportunity to mention Aunt Zhu's matter. "Father, do you still remember Aunt Zhu?"

Xiao Maoyang was puzzled, "Aunt Zhu, it sounds familiar, who is it?"

The corners of Xiao Mingyu's mouth twitched, and he said with a blank expression: "Father, have you forgotten that my aunt found a woman for my father last year, and she was Aunt Zhu. She was sent to the mansion when my mother was pregnant. Many things happened that day. The daughter was also beaten by the old man."

"Oh!" Xiao Maoyang suddenly realized, and finally remembered that there was indeed such a person, "What's wrong with her, why did she suddenly mention this person."

Xiao Mingyu said: "Father, Housekeeper Xiao sent Aunt Zhu to me earlier. The daughter knew that Father didn't like her, so she was placed in the yard outside and guarded."

Xiao Maoyang nodded, "That's very good, don't bring some messy women into the house, it's annoying. But don't worry in the future, the old lady is not in good health, and the old man is busy with Xiao's affairs, no one has time to take care of us five about the room."

"How does father plan to arrange for Aunt Zhu? Is she going to be left outside forever?" Xiao Mingyu had to remind Xiao Maoyang, at least you should have something to eat.

Xiao Maoyang frowned, "What else do you need to arrange, just put it outside."

(End of this chapter)