Marrying a powerful eunuch three times

She has always loved these children and never said such things to them.

"Aunt Ru, my husband just discussed with me about adopting the child of his best friend. I suggest that you raise him by your side. It will always be different to have a son by your side."

Aunt Ru naturally wouldn't want to do that.

Wouldn't it be better for her to give birth to one or two sons of Zhou Chengru herself?

What's the big deal about raising wild species?

"Madam, I..." Before she could even say that she could give birth, Su Rutang interrupted her and refused.

Su Rutang said without question:

"I know you are happy. Your husband values ​​this child very much. It is because you are steady and well-liked by the elders that you have this honor."

"Others definitely don't have this blessing."

Aunt Ru suddenly didn't know what to think.

If her husband likes her, it would be best for her to keep her by his side and spoil her.

He's just an adopted son, so just treat it as paving the way for her children.

Su Rutang retracted her gaze, picked up the teacup and took a sip. She didn't believe that Murong Feiyue would allow Aunt Ru to mistreat her own son.

This time, Su Rutang will be the chess player and bring others into the game.

She glanced indifferently at fourteen-year-old Zhou Qiongyu, twelve-year-old Zhou Wenqing and ten-year-old Zhou Wenyi who were standing beside her.

These three people, along with Zhou Wenyan, were born to Murong Feiyue, the widowed sister-in-law who was awarded the chastity arch.

"Wenqing, Qiongyu. I was thinking that having you two children would be fine, but if I had another adopted son..."

Su Rutang curled the corners of his lips slightly, "I'm worried that Wen Yan is too young and won't be able to take care of you when the time comes."

Zhou Qiongyu naturally didn't want anyone to take away Su Rutang's love.

"Mom, we will be obedient. Please don't choose a new child."

"Mom. Don't give up on us."

Zhou Wenqing and Zhou Wenyi bit their lips pitifully, looking timid. No one would have thought that they would be wolves in sheep's clothing a dozen years later.

Su Rutang glanced indifferently at the other illegitimate children.

Doorway.

Qiu Ling lifted the curtain, "Young Madam. The housekeepers are waiting."

"Let them in."

Hearing Su Rutang's words, several aunts hurriedly dragged the children away. Zhou Qiongyu moved her lips, but finally left with her two younger brothers.

It's just that her clenched fists made her very nervous at the moment.

Several old women came in one after another.

The wealth accumulated by the Zhou family's ancestors had long been squandered, and they later moved to the countryside.

When Zhou's father became successful, the clan members and nearby villagers registered their land under the name of the Zhou family to avoid taxes.

It also allowed the Zhou family to earn some money.

After the Zhou family entered the court, they bought some farmland and several shops, with an annual revenue of about five or six thousand taels of silver.

If it is a minor official's family, it is naturally enough.

However, the Zhou family had great ambitions, and most of the money was used by Zhou Chengru to smooth relations. The remaining money was not enough for the Zhou family to live a decent life over the years.

The old lady is used to luxury and likes to enjoy herself.

In her previous life, Su Rutang was grateful for Zhou Chengru's kindness and used her dowry to maintain the prosperity of the Zhou family.

At last.

All the money she earned was fed to the ungrateful people, who wiped out her clan and destroyed her home.

The old women standing below reporting were nervous. When they saw Su Rutang's face becoming increasingly ferocious, they were so scared that their knees went weak and they knelt on the ground.

Plop.

"Second Grandma."

Su Rutang put his mind at ease.

He said softly:

"Where are you talking about?"

"My great aunt is coming back. The old lady said we should buy some new Shu brocade and make some new clothes for my great aunt and her family."

Su Rutang's lips curled up into a slight smile.

It has only been a few years since the peasants came out, and an official of the fourth rank dares to use Shu brocade?

The Zhou family’s annual revenue is not even enough to make a few sets of Shu brocade clothes, so how can they make several sets of clothes for each person?

Normally, she would have agreed happily.

She used her dowry to buy the decorations, and even bought the popular headwear in the capital, as well as other gifts.

now……

Su Rutang picked up the teacup and blew away the tea foam. "If you don't manage a household, you don't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are."

"There was a disaster last autumn, and the income from our farm was not good. If you buy this Shu brocade, I'm afraid you will owe your monthly salary this year. You won't be able to pay it back next year."

Several housekeepers felt nervous.

The woman who was speaking, Wu, smiled apologetically:

"There are not many families in the capital who use Shu brocade."

Zhang Cai's family next to him also echoed: "A new kind of satin is popular now."

Su Rutang thought for a moment and said, "There are a few pieces of blue satin on the back floor. Ask someone to take it down and make two sets of clothes. As for my son-in-law, you don't need to prepare anything."

The other maids didn't dare to speak either.

She raised her almond-shaped eyes slightly.

"Is there anything else?"

Mrs. Li hurried forward and said, "The land in the garden has been prepared. What flowers are you going to plant this year?"

"It's boring to grow flowers every year, why not grow vegetables this year?"

Mrs. Li hurriedly reminded:

"We grow vegetables on our farm outside Beijing. If we grow vegetables in the garden..."

You will be laughed at.

It is said that Zhou was born into a peasant family and he loves farming in his heart.

“Grow rapeseed, pumpkin, cucumber…”

Su Rutang thought for a moment and said, "Plant a few more rows of bamboo so that it will be convenient to eat bamboo shoots when the time comes."

This……

I have never heard of any family growing vegetables or bamboo for eating bamboo shoots in their garden.

It's simply outrageous.

"Is there anything else?" Su Rutang said in a cold voice, "If not, then go down."

"Clean up the courtyard near Rongxi Hall, and go to the storehouse to find a few crude vases to place on the ground."

"Yes."

The old women didn't dare to say anything more. It was the first time they saw Su Rutang so cold, so they lowered their heads and retreated.

After they leave.

Chunxi looked worried, "Second Aunt, in the past, when my eldest aunt came back, she would open her private storehouse and take out her personal belongings to clean up the yard. Now...?"

"Chunxi, you and Xia An should sort out my dowry. Which ones are used for the Zhou family and what is missing. Write down every item clearly."

"We also need to calculate how much dowry we gave to our eldest aunt in the past."

Chunxi was puzzled, but nodded without showing it, "Second Madam, has something happened?"

In his previous life, Chunxi discovered that something was wrong with the Zhou family.

I reminded Su Rutang many times to plan more for himself, but unfortunately Su Rutang didn't listen at all.

She looked at Chunxi tenderly, "Nothing happened. It's just that my dowry must be in a certain amount. It's the foundation of my life."

Chunxi's eyes flashed with worry as he thought of the Zhou family's recent attitude.

Be alert in secret and pay more attention to the Zhou family.

"I will go and count the dowry first."

After Chunxi left, Su Rutang closed his eyes.

Money is indispensable for doing anything, and the money she earned with great difficulty in her previous life fell into the hands of the Zhou family.

When she finally needed money, she was truly desperate.

Live again.

Not only does she want revenge, she also wants to use her business acumen to expand her business to several neighboring countries.

Be a person who can really make the world go round with money.

Su Rutang sat on the couch, pressing his buzzing head.

"Second Grandma."

Dongxiang lifted the curtain and came in.

She is the youngest and is greedy and playful.

Su Rutang would not normally restrain her. "What's the matter?"

"Someone from Rong Xi Tang came over and said that the old lady wanted you to come over to discuss something." Dong Xiang pouted, "Is she going to talk about adopting Zhou Wenyan again?"

"A child of an outsider, with a name so similar to Master Wenqing and the others."

Yes.

The names are so similar, but I didn't even notice it in my previous life.

Su Rutang suppressed the hatred in his heart and said, "Don't say it nonsense. If someone hears it, they will make a fuss about it and use you as a scapegoat."

Dongxiang stuck out her tongue.

"This slave doesn't dare anymore."

"Dongxiang, you are right. It's just that you should be careful of the walls having ears. When you stroll in the garden in the future, pay more attention to the young masters and young ladies."

"I've made note of it." Dongxiang has an advantage: she never asks why, but she can remember everything she sees.

Su Rutang called Qiu Ling to bring the account book and go with her to Rong Xitang.

The master and servant arrived at Rongxi Hall. Old Madam Zhou sat at the top, and the head maid Suying stood next to her.

"You're here, sit down."

Old Madam Zhou disliked Su Rutang more and more. She used to be generous, but now she was so stingy that it was really inappropriate.

Su Rutang sat down.

Suying served tea, "Second Madam, please have some tea."

She took a sip. This was a gift from Concubine Yun in the palace last year. Normally, she would not be willing to take it out to drink.

"Madam, I wonder why you are looking for me here?"

"I heard from Mrs. Zhao who is in charge of the back garden that we should plant vegetables in the garden this year?" Old Madam Zhou was so angry that she was stunned. "Is this what you mean?"

Su Rutang smiled and said:

"So that's what happened. Old Madam, you don't know that things in the mansion are not the same as before. If you add it up, you're spending more than you earn. If you don't cut back, you'll inevitably run out of money."