Zhou Shaojin nodded obediently and walked out, still feeling very depressed.
When he was almost at the door, he remembered that he hadn't asked one question yet, so he turned around and asked cautiously, "Uncle Chi, is there any problem with the Thirteenth Line ship?"
Two hundred thousand taels... How much silver is that
She remembered that in her previous life, Duke Dingguo was ordered to lead an expedition to Goryeo, which lasted for three years and cost the military pay of 100,000 taels.
In other words, the money Uncle Chi lost could be used to launch two expeditions to Goryeo.
Even if the Cheng family doesn't lose everything, they will probably be seriously damaged.
All of this is secondary.
What she was most worried about was that the ancestor of the second house, Cheng Xu, would come out to embarrass Uncle Chi, and might even seize control of Yutai Bank.
In her previous life, Cheng Jia once said that her brother Cheng Shi was very jealous of Yutai Bank.
But she didn't take it to heart at that time.
How could she watch Uncle Chi fall into trouble in this life
Seeing her bring up the matter again, Cheng Chi thought that she had probably heard some rumors. Afraid that she would be frightened, he explained to her in detail: "The Thirteen Hongs are a fleet going out to sea. Now only one ship has had an accident. Although it will affect the income, as long as they can return safely, they will still make a profit. Now there are all kinds of rumors out there. Some are the concerns of the merchants who have invested in them, but some may be the words released by the Thirteen Hongs' opponents, just to strike at those who have invested in the Thirteen Hongs' fleet - this voyage is the largest in all dynasties. If something happens, the Thirteen Hongs may lose its dominant position in the southern trade, but at the same time, if it succeeds, the Thirteen Hongs will move to a higher level and affect the northern trade, which will infringe on many interests."
Zhou Shaojin understood.
She didn't care whether Shisanhang could become the leader in the industry. She was only worried about whether Uncle Chi's money could be returned.
The reason why maritime trade is so profitable is because it involves great risks and ordinary people dare not get involved.
Now only one ship has capsized, what if another ship capsizes
As the thought flashed through her mind, she cursed herself in her heart, and secretly chanted a few words, "Bad things don't work, good things work." Then she said, "Uncle Chi, can we return some of the things we bought today? There are too many. Many things are not used. For example, the bowls and plates, I see there are twelve sets. We are only living here temporarily, and we are not having a party. What do we need so many sets of bowls and plates for? Even if we are having a party, we won't have guests twelve times in a row! I think we only need to keep two or three sets. At most, we will treat Madam Liao to a meal when she comes. And as for the appreciation vases, I see there are both ones with snow and plum blossoms in the cold, I think we only need to keep a pair, and it won't be too late to buy new ones next year..."
The furnishings in the house should be changed according to the different seasons. The painting of clearing snow and plum blossoms in the cold are used in winter. People who are more particular will put up the plum blossoms in the coldest days of winter and replace them with the painting of clearing snow when it snows. But if you don't change them, it's not considered rude and it's acceptable.
Cheng Chi understood everything Zhou Shaojin said after thinking about it.
The little girl is helping him save money in disguise!
If something really happened to him, he could save a few silver coins by buying a few sets of dishes and a few vases. But the little girl's kindness made him happy.
Cheng Chi thought for a moment and said, "You should keep it for me for the time being. I'm giving you the house in Yuqian Hutong. It's yours, including the things in this house. I'm also going to send a batch of calligraphy and paintings over in a few days. They are all authentic works of the masters of the previous dynasty. You should keep them well..."
What does Uncle Chi want
Zhou Shaojin's heart was pounding, and after a while he said, "Uncle Chi, is the house over at Chaoyang Gate the public school?"
In a large family, it is not allowed to acquire private property without dividing the family.
So even though Uncle Chi is in charge of Jiuru Lane's affairs, I'm afraid that the things that belong to him are not as much as his own private money.
This little girl, you wouldn’t expect her to be quite smart at critical moments!
Cheng Chi smiled and said, "It's from the eldest house."
Zhou Shaojin felt that he knew the truth.
She suddenly felt a little indignant.
There are always gains and losses in business!
Although it was wrong to instigate Uncle Chi when the Cheng family might be in danger of disaster, Uncle Chi had helped the Cheng family earn so much money. We couldn't deprive him of his right to manage general affairs just because he lost money, right
What will happen to Uncle Chi in the future
Do you want him to act according to other people's wishes just for a few taels of silver
Zhou Shaojin bit her lip and said to Cheng Chi timidly, "Uncle Chi, if you have anything else to give me, bring it all over! And arrange a few more skilled guards. I promise that those valuables won't be lost."
This little thing, is it encouraging him to acquire private property
Cheng Chi suddenly felt like he was killing someone and she was helping to pass the knife.
But this feeling... is really against his temper.
He hated those who made him act according to their will under the pretext of doing good for him.
Cheng Chi hugged Zhou Shaojin in his arms, lowered her head with his chin, sighed and called "Shaojin".
Zhou Shaojin's body stiffened.
I felt a little unhappy.
Just as I was wondering whether to push him away, I heard his sigh.
It feels long and long, and I feel lost.
Uncle Chi must be very sad, right
When something like this happened, there was no one who could help him.
Could it be that the fact that he ran away from home in his previous life was related to this incident
Zhou Shaojin's heart suddenly felt as soft as water.
When she is sad, she also wants someone to hug her.
Although Uncle Chi is a man, the feeling of sadness is the same.
It was understandable that he wanted to hug her.
Thinking of this, Zhou Shaojin's whole body softened.
Cheng Chi suddenly understood why the ancients said that longing for someone a thousand miles away is not as good as having a soft fragrance in your arms.
Shaojin... is really made of sugar.
Soft and fragrant...
Cheng Chi suddenly had an idea.
A problem that had been bothering him ever since he decided to let Zhou Shaojin move in was solved.
He tilted his head slightly and whispered in her ear, "Shao Jin, let Madam live in the east wing later."
"Why?" Zhou Shaojin looked up in surprise.
Li was her stepmother. Even if this house was her dowry, according to etiquette she should arrange for Li to live in the main house.
Just like when Mrs. Liao is coming to Kyoto, my sister wants to vacate the main house for her to live in.
Cheng Chi continued in her ear: "I didn't want to let you know - I asked you to come out to play chess because I wanted to put some things in the main room at night. If the wife rests there, it will be very inconvenient."
I can actually help Uncle Chi!
Zhou Shaojin became excited instantly.
She nodded repeatedly and assured, "I understand. I'll let my wife live in the east wing."
But Cheng Chi didn't want Zhou Shaojin to turn his back on him, so he said softly, "If the Madam asks, just say I left something in the main room. She won't argue with you, but she will definitely feel uncomfortable. When I go to put the things away at night, I'll let her know vaguely so that she won't think too much."
Uncle Chi is really thoughtful.
Zhou Shaojin nodded with a smile on his face.
Cheng Chi could finally touch her head openly.
Zhou Shaojin really liked Cheng Chi touching her head, as if she were a child and Cheng Chi was pampering her, so she naturally didn't have any strange feelings.
Cheng Chi hugged her tightly, then let go of her hand, stepped back a few steps, and stood at a distance that was neither too far nor too close to her. He smiled and said, "Remember to come over to play chess after dinner!"
Zhou Shaojin responded with a smile and left the study room excitedly.
The large items in the inner house were moved to the designated place, and the servants withdrew. Li sat in the corridor of the main house drinking tea, while Nanny Shang instructed the maids to move the items to the back room.
Seeing Zhou Shaojin coming in, she walked up to him quickly, bowed to him with a smile, and said, "Since the Second Miss is not here, I decided to use the three westernmost rooms in the back house as a storeroom. What do you think?"
"You make the decision." Most families make this arrangement, and Zhou Shaojin has no objection, but the allocation of the residence... Although Cheng Chi just agreed very well, she was still embarrassed in front of Li, and murmured: "Madam, I want to live in the main house..."
Li was stunned, then smiled indifferently and said, "Okay! It doesn't matter who lives in the main house. Besides, this is your dowry."
Nanny Li and the others who served Li all seemed a little angry.
As expected, if it is not your own child, it is not your own. Madam is so good to the second young lady, but the second young lady wants to drive Madam to live in the east wing. If there are no outsiders, it will be fine. What if Madam Liao comes to visit Madam, what face will Madam have? Even the eldest aunt will lose face in front of Madam Liao!
Fortunately, Uncle Chi had already thought of a speech for her.
Zhou Shaojin secretly rejoiced and whispered a few words to Li.
Li was very surprised, but finally felt relieved.
Zhou Shaojin breathed a sigh of relief.
After dinner, I went to play chess with Cheng Chi.
Her chess skills were far inferior to Cheng Chi's to begin with, and she was curious about what Cheng Chi had put in the main room, so she became more and more absent-minded, and her performance was terrible. Even Cheng Chi couldn't get her to play anymore.
He simply pushed the chess piece aside, pulled Zhou Shaojin up, and said, "Let's go see what they've done."
"Huh?!" Zhou Shaojin asked uneasily, but his brows could not hide his excitement, "Can I go and see?"
Cheng Chi scratched her nose, took her hand and walked out, but the moment he went out, he let go of Zhou Shaojin's hand and walked in front of her.
Zhou Shaojin felt as if he had returned to Fucui Pavilion.
Don’t worry about anything, don’t think about anything, Uncle Chi will naturally arrange everything.
She smiled happily and followed Cheng Chi two steps behind.
After thinking about it, he trotted two more steps and followed Cheng Chi one step behind.
Cheng Chi pretended not to see it and walked into the Chuihua Gate with a smile.
Li should have gone to bed by now, but thinking about tomorrow's events, she couldn't sleep.
Nanny Li seemed to be hesitant to speak in front of her, and paced back and forth for almost an hour.
Li was both amused and touched. Just as she was about to relay Zhou Shaojin's words to her, she heard a slight noise outside.
She couldn't help but push the window open a crack and look out against the wall.
Cheng Chi and Zhou Shaojin entered the main room one after another.
The house in Yuqian Hutong has three entrances and three widths with two side rooms. The main room is in the middle, Zhou Shaojin's inner room is to the east, and the study is to the west.
At this time, the floor tiles in the inner room were pried open, and several burly men were laying gold bricks on the places where the tiles were pried open.
Huaishan stood aside and watched with his hands clasped.
The open boxes beside him were filled with neatly stacked boxes of gold bricks.
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Brothers and sisters, today's update.
PS: I have to go get a number early tomorrow morning, and I can’t make it in time from Xiantao. I went to Wuhan around 7pm today, so I didn’t have time to correct the typo. It may be late tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Please read it for now.
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※(To be continued)