"The weather is really like that. Why doesn't this room get warmer?" Shen Wenli couldn't see Guo Yuanshuang's eyes asking for help. He was used to enjoying it. He just came back from outside, but he felt so cold. .
"My lord, let me ask you to add some charcoal." Seeing that Shen Wenli was full of complaints, Guo Yuanshuang would not be stupid to bring up this matter at this moment, so he hurriedly asked someone to add charcoal and make tea, making Shen Wenli's face look pale. After calming down a bit, Guo Yuanshuang cautiously probed, "Master, I don't know what happened to the things the master took care of a few days ago?" Shen Wenli must have some money, and Guo Yuanshuang knew that unless it was absolutely necessary, she didn't want to tell Shen Wenli about it. mouth. But now that she has pawned everything she can pawn and sold everything she can sell, she really has no way to come up with the money.
"Well, you reminded me. I've almost spent all that money. If you give me some more, it will be fine soon." When it comes to money, Shen Wenli is not polite at all. Anyway, he knew that Steward Guo Yuanshuang was rich now, so of course he could take as much as he wanted.
"Master, five thousand taels, are you going to use it up?" His tone became higher. Although Guo Yuanshuang knew that Shen Wenli had been spending money lavishly, he didn't expect it to happen so soon!
She still wants to find him to turn around, but she has used up all of them, but what should she do
"What are you yelling about? It's a small matter to be promoted, and five thousand taels is a small matter. Now this matter is about to start. If you give me another five thousand taels, it will be almost done." The lion opened his mouth loudly. Anyway, Shen Wenli has no money. He asked Guo Yuanshuang directly to ask for it. He knew that Guo Yuanshuang would definitely find a way, and he was never worried. But at this moment, Guo Yuanshuang was already getting a little angry, but when she heard Shen Wenli say this, how could she not be angry, "Master, is this a treasury for you as a concubine? How much do you want? There is no such money! "She can't even plug this hole herself, and now she has to take five thousand taels, so it's better to kill her directly!"
"Why are there no more? It's the Chinese New Year, and the shop and Zhuangzi have sent a lot of things. Aren't they all money? Why don't you think of a way?" As for the daughter-in-law housekeeper, Shen Wenli thinks that the Shen family has a great career, and it's not bad. He doesn't care about the money.
"Think of a way? Master, what you said is light. You treat the Shen family as a treasury. How can there be so much silver?"
"Don't think I don't know. The profits of several shops in this capital are more than 5,000 taels a year, not to mention that they are all prosperous shops. There are tens of thousands of taels a year. If you find a way to get them out, you will be successful." Already?" Seeing Guo Yuanshuang's refusal, Shen Wenli just thought that Guo Yuanshuang disliked him for spending too much money, and his expression was displeased.
"My lord, how can I take this money casually? If this is discovered, what should I do with my concubine?"
"Don't pretend, you've taken a lot these years. You won't give it now, right? Don't blame me for making things worse!" Every time Guo Yuanshuang refuses to give money, Shen Wenli always finds a way to make him Guo Yuanshuang succumbed, but this time Guo Yuanshuang really couldn't afford the money, so of course he refused to agree, "Master, it's different now, my eldest brother and sister-in-law are back, how can I be as unrestrained as before? What if I'm found out?" Doesn't sister-in-law have an excuse to take back the rights of housekeeper? Isn't our hard work all these years in vain?" Shen Wenli was unwilling to reconcile, of course Guo Yuanshuang knew it, and he knew it, so she Know how to use it best. Sure enough, after she said that, Shen Wenli paused for a moment and frowned, "Even though I said that, but you are now the housekeeper and sister-in-law don't care about anything, don't fool me, I'll give you three days, Just prepare the money for me. This time I have a rare good relationship, if you spoil my good deed, don't blame me for being rude!"
This time Shen Wenli had indeed hit a line, and he also invested a lot of money in it, of course he also wanted to be promoted. After being suppressed by Shen Wenhua all these years, how could he feel comfortable
"Master, the concubine really has no money. These days the family has a lot of expenses, you just took some a few days ago, my sister-in-law ate a lot of food a few days ago, and my mother invited a miracle doctor from the Charity Hall When I came to see a doctor, the consultation fee was three thousand taels, where did this concubine get the money?" Thinking of the money, Guo Yuanshuang felt distressed. Originally, she had enough money in her hand, but in this way, it really is...
"Don't cry poorly for me. I know what's going on at home. Although there are some expenses, it doesn't mean that you can't afford them." But Guo Yuanshuang was not deceived. How could there be only tens of thousands of taels of silver
"Master, I really don't have any money!"
"You bitch, do you want me to settle accounts with you?" Seeing that Guo Yuanshuang refused to give the money, Shen Wenli was also angry, "Don't think I don't know about the good things you did before. Yinzi, if you really don’t have any money, just give me your silver! Let me tell you that this time I can finally feel proud, if you get in my way, don’t blame me for being rude!” Shen Wenli has always looked down on his wife. Yes, from a small family, with very low vision, he feels that he is worthy of this person, and he is really wronged.
However, his official position is not high, and he is still the second son. Of course, he is not as noble as Shen Wenhua. How can he marry the daughter of a wealthy family? Still not being bullied
"Master, the concubine really has no money, master doesn't believe me!" Originally, he expected Shen Wenli to help, but he didn't expect Shen Wenli to just not help, and to add to the chaos, Guo Yuanshuang really felt that he was very miserable.
This is how to do ah? Those things are all good things, at least they are worth a few thousand taels. Where can she find these silver coins
"No money? Okay, then tell me, where did all the money go? If you don't tell me clearly, don't blame me for not thinking about the relationship between husband and wife!" At this moment, Guo Yuanshuang refused, and Shen Wenli was a little puzzled. It’s just that Guo Yuanshuang didn’t dare to tell Shen Wenli about Guo Yuanshuang’s imprint. Seeing Shen Wenli’s harsh words at this moment, he had no choice but to compromise temporarily, “Master, you should be considerate and considerate of my concubine. The expenses these days are really too high, why don’t you live a little longer. How about I give it to you when I raise the money in a few days?" Guo Yuanshuang was afraid that Shen Wenli would suspect something if he asked again, so he had no choice but to be careless.
"Then when did you say? Don't miss my business, that adult has promised me!"
"Is what the master said true?" Before, I always thought that Shen Wenli was just throwing money away for nothing, but seeing Shen Wenli's seriousness now, Guo Yuanshuang couldn't help being a little curious.
"Of course it's true. This time the connection is very reliable. As long as you prepare money, when I get a good official in the household department, will I still worry about money?" The household department is poor and rich, and Guo Yuanshuang After asking some questions, I found that Shen Wenli was really confident this time, so I had a little hope, "Well, don't worry, master, I will definitely find a way to raise money for you, master! I just have to wait a few days!" Yin Zi The money is about to expire, and if you get through this period, it will be fine.
Guo Yuanshuang wouldn't mind if Shen Wenli could be promoted by spending some money this time.
"There are many people waiting for this position, you have to hurry up!" Seeing that Guo Yuanshuang was also interested, Shen Wenli's face softened.
"Master, don't worry, I will naturally do my best for the matter of the master. I will definitely hurry up, and I hope the master will give me some time first." Now it seems that I have to sell some things in the house.
"Well, it's fine if you put your heart into it. When you get rich, your benefits will naturally be indispensable! At that time, we won't have to look at Da Fang's face." Shen Wenli is very dissatisfied with the current situation, and of course he wants to climb up , but he has no ability, so he can only rely on connections.
"Okay, the concubine must prepare for the master well, and please wait for the master."
"Well, as soon as possible!" Seeing that there was no problem with Yin Zi, Shen Wenli sat for a while and left. After Shen Wenli left, Guo Yuanshuang felt as if he had no strength in his whole body. He immediately sat on the chair and felt that his whole body was almost collapsed.
Fortunately, fortunately, the master didn't find anything, otherwise it would be terrible.
But so much money, where can she get it
Guo Yuanshuang finally thought about it, and decided to sell some of the things in the house first, and then talk about it after getting through this period. This time she also sold a lot of her own good things. She was reluctant to part with it, but there was nothing she could do. Later, I went to get some from Shen Jingya, but Shen Jingya was naturally reluctant in every possible way, but Guo Yuanshuang kept coaxing her, so Shen Jingya had no choice but to agree.
After patching things together and borrowing some, finally the money was ready, the things were redeemed, and Shen Wenli's money was also ready. But in this way, Guo Yuanshuang's savings over the years were also wiped out. Now she hopes that the usury can come back quickly, so that her hands will be more relaxed by then.
Now that Guo Yuanshuang is living in a very tight situation, he is a little harsh on his servants, and sometimes he will default on his monthly salary, which makes some people feel dissatisfied immediately.
During the Chinese New Year in previous years, the rewards are the most, and everyone has enough money. Although Guo Yuanshuang could not be said to be generous in the past, she still gave some, but this year she was short of money and saved as much as she could, and of course she didn't give much. When the monthly silver was distributed, everyone felt a little unhappy.
"There are so many things this month, and it's complicated. Why didn't you add any money? It's a little less than last month, but what's going on?"
"Yes, when I went to ask for charcoal a few days ago, I didn't give it for a long time. How can I live in such a cold day?"
"Second Madam was not generous in previous years, but this year she is a little too stingy. Isn't it true that the Shen residence has no money, so is it worth it?"
"Come from a small family, and it really doesn't make it to the stage. In the past, the old lady was the housekeeper, and she wasn't so stingy."
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Guo Yuanshuang has always known that Shen Wenhua's mansion will belong to Shen Wenhua one day, so she can make as much money as she can, and she is only a little generous to those who need to be wooed, and she doesn't care about others. In the past, she reluctantly gave back some. Although everyone was a little dissatisfied, they tolerated it. However, Guo Yuanshuang has gone too far this year, how can everyone still sit still
Naturally, Shen Jingshu understood everyone's grievances. Seeing that the maids in the room had all gone to get the monthly money back, Chun Xiao also had a look of anger on her face, so she smiled, "Chun Xiao, what's the matter? But who gave it to you?" Angry?"
"Miss, I went to collect the moon silver today, but I was shocked!"
"What's wrong?"
"Miss, look, this Yueyin is not as long as the slaves are in Jiangnan!" Shan Yuerong has always been generous to the servants, and the rewards and punishments are clear, so the people in the mansion respect her very much. The people in this house are used to it. Chun Xiao has never had a lot of moon silver in Jiangnan these years, and Shen Jingshu often has rewards. Now that she has taken the moon silver here, the gap in her comparison is naturally large. "It's still Chinese New Year now, and there are no rewards. No matter how you say, the servants are all your big maids, miss, this is too..." Chun Xiao originally had a straight mouth, but now he said whatever he thought, and Chunmei who was on the side saw He pulled her, "Miss, don't mind, Chunxiao is like this."
"I don't mind. I know you are wronged. Come on, I will pay you five taels of silver each, but is that enough?"
"Miss, this..." Although she knew that Shen Jingshu was not short of money, she was still a little embarrassed. Especially Chun Xiao, when she saw Shen Jingshu like this, she always felt that it was because she complained about the lack of money just now.
"It's okay. You have worked hard with me for many years. You should get these. How about I give you a big red envelope after the Chinese New Year?"
"Hehe, thank you Miss!" The master-servant friendship with Shen Jingshu for many years, everyone was not polite, and took it directly. Lian Chunxi took it with a smile, and everyone was delighted.
"I want to drink tea, Chunxi, go and pour some!"
"Yes, miss!" Although Chunxi didn't want to leave at the moment, Shen Jingshu let her go, and Chunxi had no choice but to leave. After she left, Shen Jingshu immediately looked at Chunye, "Who did Chunxi contact with after she came back?" Chunxi's betrayal in the previous life is still vivid, and the reason why she kept him until today is also for a purpose!
"Miss, I see Chunxi always going to Ziyun Hall these days, and I feel good every time I come back." Ziyun Hall is where the second bedroom lives, and Chunxi is a maid...
"Hehe, is that so?" It seems that in this life, Chunxi is the same as her previous life, and her relationship with Erfang is very good!
"Miss, Chunxi is becoming more and more unruly now, do you want to..." In the past when we were in Jiangnan, everyone was only reminded by Shen Jingshu that something was wrong with Chunxi. Chunmei and the others didn't believe it at first, but if it wasn't for the nanny, they wouldn't know that Chunxi had hidden it so deeply!
Now back in the capital, Chunxi's intentions became more and more obvious, and Chunmei felt that Chunxi couldn't stay anymore.
"That's not necessary. Since she likes the second bedroom so much, let her continue to get involved with the second bedroom. You just need to watch her affairs. As for the rest, I can make my own arrangements!" Having a son, Chun Xi was very proud at that time, stepping on her to climb up, without any guilt at all!
But in this life, she will not stop Chunxi from continuing to climb up! But in this life, her parents are still there, and the second room will not be as beautiful as in the previous life!
"What is the eldest lady going to do?" Seeing Shen Jingshu's recent step-by-step layout, the maids knew that the second room was going to be in trouble, but Shen Jingshu had kept Chunxi all these years, and everyone didn't know what Shen Jingshu meant. I also want to know.
"Chunxi has been by my side long enough. I originally wanted to keep her for a few more years, and then find a good family for her to marry, but she has plans, so I have to fulfill her, right?" Chunxi has always been a trick It's not right, she didn't see through it in her previous life, which made her betrayed so badly by Chunxi. In this life, she won't be so stupid anymore!
Don't you want to be my second uncle's concubine? I give you everything!
"What is Missy going to do?"
"Come here..." After casting the net for so long, it's time to collect the net, otherwise she will be impatient if it drags on for too long.
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He told the three maids who were close to him about his arrangement, and when they heard it, they were a little surprised on their faces. Shen Jingshu saw it and smiled, "Okay, remember what I said?" Since Chun Xi is the second room If she doesn't send the person back, how can she be worthy of Erfang's calculations
If it wasn't for this, how could I be so miserable at the beginning
"Miss, servants remember." Although everyone was a little embarrassed to see Shen Jingshu's family like this, they would still do what Shen Jingshu arranged.
"Well, just remember, if it's done, I'll reward you a lot!"
"Thank you, Miss!" A few people were talking, Chunxi came over with tea, and seeing everyone smiling, Chunxi also put on a smile, "What are you talking about? So happy?" Shen Jingshu hid it Very well, although Chun Xi has never had access to Shen Jingshu's personal affairs, she didn't feel anything wrong.
"Hehe, are you talking about why you brewed tea for so long? But let us wait!"
"Hehe, is that right? The water isn't boiling, so it's a bit late, miss, the tea is here, you can drink it!"
"Okay, thank you Chunxi." Smiling, Shen Jingshu has always treated Chunxi equally on the surface, but now she still treats Chunxi with the same attitude, Chunxi smiled, "This is what a servant girl should do!"
"Okay, you've worked hard too, go and rest, I will call you if something happens!"
"Yes, miss!" She smiled and went out. Chunxi thought that Guo Yuanshuang had been looking for her these days, saying that she had something to do, but she couldn't find a chance to go there. After thinking about it for a while, she decided to take advantage of the silence Shu went to have a look during her lunch break.
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During the lunch break, Chunxi found an opportunity and went to see Guo Yuanshuang. Seeing that Chunxi had just come, Guo Yuanshuang was a little displeased, "I've been calling you for a few days, why did you come?"
"Second Madam, I've been busy in the yard these days, and the servants really don't have time. Today, it's the eldest lady who is taking a nap, so the servants can find time."
"Really?" Looking at Chunxi suspiciously, Guo Yuanshuang didn't completely trust Chunxi, but now there are some things that only Chunxi can do, "Okay, let's put this matter aside for now. There are some things I want to ask you."
"Second Madam, if you have anything to do, just speak up!"
"How is that Ye Yu? Eldest brother, she, but..." Some words are difficult to ask, Guo Yuanshuang looked at Chunxi like that, and finally asked, "Let me ask you, has Brother Ye Yu taken over the house?" It took a lot of effort for Yu to talk about Guo Yuanshuang. When he bought it, he also took a fancy to Ye Yu's similarity to Shan Banyan Tree. Guo Yuanshuang bought it on purpose, but he didn't expect that Mrs. Shenlao also had such intentions.
But that's good, it saves her trouble.
"Second Madam, Ye Yu is just doing some chores now, the Elder Master has not taken over the house!"
"Really? Eldest brother is so ignoring mother's request?" Hearing what Chunxi said, Guo Yuanshuang was also a little angry. He felt that Shan Yuerong's life was too good. To win over her husband, she gave Shen Wenli all the maids around her, but Shen Wenli still felt that it was not enough, and she messed around outside, how could she not be angry
"My lord has been very kind to my lady these years. When I was in Jiangnan, many people would send them over, but my lord also refused at the beginning. The ones my lady sent me back then were also..."
"Okay, don't talk about it, I know that!" Chunxi was interrupted impatiently. Guo Yuanshuang originally thought that Ye Yu would have some effect, but it turned out to be useless, and she felt a little uncomfortable, " What about Nanny Ruan? Now she is serving her personally?"
"Nurse Ruan is taking care of the eldest lady's daily life."
"Really?" It seems that it is not possible to completely ignore the mother's request, but it is not a problem for Ye Yu to let it go, "Well, I see, how is sister-in-law recently?"
"The eldest lady is recovering very well, and now she can go to the ground. The doctor said don't get emotional, and you will be fine if you take care of it."
"Really? Where's Jingshu? What's she doing these days?" At the beginning, it took so much effort to send Chunxi over because she wanted to put an eyeliner in the big room. Of course, Guo Yuanshuang knew what Chunxi wanted.
"Missy writes some words and reads in the room every day, even if she goes to accompany Da Furen, there is nothing else to do." Shen Jingshu didn't take her with her when she went out. Of course, Chunxi didn't know what Shen Jingshu was doing.
"Really? Is there anything going on in Dafang recently?" Mrs. Shen suddenly brought up those old things last time. Thinking about it afterwards, Guo Yuanshuang always felt that something was wrong. Naturally, she paid more attention to Dafang these days.
"No, the eldest lady has been taking good care of the baby. The eldest master goes out to socialize every day, and the eldest lady stays in the house." Even if Shen Jingshu has something to do, she will find a way to get rid of her. How about Chunxi? May know
"Okay, I see, you remember to pay close attention to Dafang's movements, and tell me if there is anything!"
"The second lady..."
"Don't worry, I won't forget your benefits! What I promised you at the beginning, I will promise!"
"Okay, what is the second lady's errand, just say it." Smiling, Chunxi has always been a master, but she can't catch up with Shen Wenhua. Firstly, she is Shen Jingshu's personal maid, so it is impossible for her to become the young lady's father's concubine, and secondly, Shen Wenhua naturally does not take concubines. So she had given up on Shen Wenhua a long time ago, but at the moment she didn't care about Shen Wenli either. Shen Wenli in this life doesn't have the rights and status of his previous life, he is just an ordinary son of an official, attached to Shen Wenhua, with countless concubines in the house, Chunxi is not so stupid!
What she wanted was Guo Yuanshuang's promise that in the future, he would arrange a doorway for her and send her to another big family, and she would definitely have a future by then!
It's just that Chunxi didn't expect at this time that all her good wishes and plans were due to the causes she planted in her previous life, and she will get the corresponding fruit in this life.
The second wife in this life doesn't have the good luck of the previous life, so Chunxi doesn't like it, but it's not something she can avoid just because she doesn't like it.
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The days passed quietly, and the Shen residence seemed to be peaceful, but in reality, isn't it the tranquility before the storm? Although everything in the house remained the same, a storm was already brewing on the too calm surface.
On this day, Shen Wenli took Shen Wenhua to drink, saying that the brothers hadn't seen each other for a long time, and wanted to get in touch with each other. Shen Wenhua was unwilling at first, but he couldn't stand Shen Wenli's hard work. In the end, the two went to drink and met many people. Shen Wenli seemed to deliberately want to get Shen Wenhua drunk. Shen Wenhua couldn't drink With a little wine, I was drunk immediately.
"Brother, are you asleep? Brother?" Pushing Shen Wenhua, seeing that Shen Wenhua was drunk, Shen Wenli smiled, paid the bill, and helped Shen Wenhua go back, "Brother, be careful, let's go, I will help you go back!"
While in the carriage, Shen Wenli looked at Shen Wenhua with a smile, and sent Shen Wenhua back to the courtyard of the big house, "Sister-in-law, I'm really sorry, I wanted to catch up with my elder brother today, but I didn't expect to meet many acquaintances. Get drunk when you drink."
"It's okay, there's Second Brother Lao, and you drank a lot of wine, why don't you have some hangover soup before you go!"
"No, no, no, I'm not drunk. I'm bothering sister-in-law. I'm leaving!" He walked away with a smile. Although Shen Wenli's steps were a little staggering, fortunately, he was still stable and nothing happened.
"Well, second brother, be careful!" Seeing that Shen Wenli wasn't very drunk, Shan Banyan didn't stop him, but asked someone to bring hangover soup, and was about to let someone help Shen Wenhua to rest. At this moment, Shen Wenhua But suddenly opened his eyes.
"Wenhua, you..." I didn't expect that Shen Wenhua was not drunk. Although his face was a little red, his eyes were clear.
"Second brother left?" His face was a little cold, Shen Wenhua thought of so many people persuading him to drink at the banquet just now, so he was naturally a little vigilant.
"Let's go, Wenhua, are you drunk?"
"Although I drank some wine, it's okay, I'll be fine after a little rest."
"So you want to drink hangover soup?"
"No, just take a rest, don't worry."
"Okay!" Seeing Shen Wenhua's strange appearance, Shan Banyan didn't ask any questions, just let him take good care of him, so he went back to rest.