Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

When Hu Hai heard this, he did not look happy.

"But Madam Shen, before we left the Hu family, my daughter repeatedly told us to keep you safe and escort you back to the Hu family after we finished the business in Yongzhou. The old master also told us to protect you first and not to leave our post without permission. Now that you are in Yongzhou, how can we go back alone to report?"

His wife and children are all at the Hu family. After being away for so long, he naturally wants to go back as soon as possible, but everything still has to be based on his master's orders.

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "It's okay, Brother Hu. I know you are loyal to your work, but in my current condition, I can't leave Yongzhou in the short term. Now that the workshop is done, there is no need to rush to travel. I will be fine in Yongzhou. You don't have to be delayed here by me. If you want to go back, you can return home as soon as possible. I will write a letter to Miss Hu to explain that the Hu family will not vent their anger on you."

Hu Hai clasped his fists and said, "Mrs. Shen is so kind to wait for me. We are very grateful, but this matter is still a little inappropriate. If the four of us leave, when we go back, if the old man and the young lady ask about it, they will definitely be worried, which will also hinder our work."

Shen Nankui thought for a moment and said, "How about this, if any of you want to go back, I will prepare some money for you. If any of you want to stay, in addition to the monthly salary of the Hu family, I will give you another reward. It all depends on which one you choose. How do you think?"

Liu Guang had been holding it in for so long, and finally got the chance to speak, "Mrs. Shen, I'm really sorry, I want to go back to Cang County!"

Shen Nankui smiled graciously, "Why should I be sorry? I should be the one thanking you and the Hu family."

Liu Guang hurriedly said that he didn't dare, and then said: "To be honest with Madam Shen, the reason why I am in such a hurry to go back is because my wife is pregnant like you, and she will give birth in another month. If I can't get back on the day of her delivery, I'm afraid my wife will be sad..."

So, when he saw Shen Nankui set up a house in Yongzhou and looked like he had no intention of leaving, he got so angry.

Shen Nankui was slightly moved, "Huyuan Liu is really a good husband who cares about his wife."

She turned around and told Hehua, "There is a happy event in Guardian Liu's family, prepare an extra reward for his unborn child."

Liu Guang was ashamed, "I haven't done anything for Madam Shen, how can I deserve such kindness from her?"

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "I am also pregnant, and I know how difficult it is for your wife to be alone at home. When you go back, remember to spend more time with her and buy her some supplements."

"Yes, thank you Mrs. Shen." Liu Guang said gratefully.

Shen Nankui looked at the other three people, "What about you? Have you thought it through?"

Hu Hai remained silent. Liu Guang had already decided to leave. If the other two also wanted to leave, then he would have to stay.

He looked at the two men and said, "You two brothers speak first."

The other two are brothers with the surname Zheng. The elder one is Zheng Yue and the younger one is Zheng Hui. Although the brothers are usually taciturn, they are quite thorough in their work.

The two brothers looked at each other, clasped their fists and said, "We brothers are willing to stay!"

Shen Nankui was a little surprised, "Oh? Aren't you in a hurry to go back to see your wife and children?"

"In reply to Madam Shen, although my brother and I are nearly thirty years old, we have not yet married. Our mother passed away last year, so we have nothing to worry about. We can stay here and continue to protect your safety."

Hu Hai smiled and said, "Madam Shen, they were originally coolies working as porters at the docks. Later, they joined the Hu Mansion. They have been practicing martial arts with me over the years and have learned some martial arts skills. They are considered half of my apprentices."

Shen Nankui said: "I keep my word. If you are willing to stay, you can get another reward."

"Thank you, Mrs. Shen!" Zheng Yue and Zheng Hui said at the same time.

Along the way, Shen Nankui had always treated them politely and generously. The two brothers were grateful for her kindness and were well aware of the difficulties faced by their master, so they stepped forward. Anyway, they had nothing to worry about now. They were all doing the same job, and they could follow a friendly master and get double the salary. Why not do it?

Shen Nankui looked at Hu Hai and said, "Brother Hu, I know your family is with you and you must be worried about them. Now that the Zheng brothers are willing to stay, you can go back and report with peace of mind, right?"

Hu Hai said respectfully: "Then Hu Hai is here, thank you Madam Shen!"

Shen Nankui waved his hand, "It's getting late today, you and Guard Liu should rest first. It won't be too late to set off tomorrow after you have packed up and prepared. I have a letter by then, so please help me take it back and give it to Miss Hu."

"Yes, then I will withdraw first."

After everyone went down, Shen Nankui said to Hehua, "The Hu family is kind enough to escort me south. Hehua, tomorrow morning, you and Zhongshan go to the street to buy some dry food and clothes, and see off Brother Hu and Guardian Liu on my behalf."

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the next day.

Hu Hai and Liu Guang were deeply moved when they saw the dry food and clothes that Shen Nankui had prepared for them. Hu Hai took the Zheng brothers aside and gave them a lot of advice, asking them to do a good job for Shen Nankui. Then he took the money and letter given by Shen Nankui and set out on his journey back to Cang County.

In the letter to Hu Wenyan, Shen Nankui not only informed Hu Wenyan of the reason why he could not go back, but also emphasized another matter.

That is, she wanted to partner with the Hu family to do fabric business.

During these days, Shen Nankui has basically figured out the silk fabric business in Yongzhou.

These things may be common in the south of the Yangtze River, but the further west or north you go, the rarer they are. Moreover, flower silk and horizontal silk are cheap, and now a pure and elegant light blue color has been released. Such materials will surely be popular in the northwest.

She had no connections in the west, so this route would not work. As for going north to the capital, there were not many people she could mobilize in this life. The most reliable ones were Gu Qingrong and Liang, but now they were in charge of two Yanxia Pavilion stores, so they probably couldn't spare the time to take care of the fabric business.

After much thought, Shen Nankui decided that only the Hu family was suitable.

The Hu family is a big family in Cang County and they own many industries. Hu Wenyan's mother, Mrs. Hu, is an expert in managing the industries and most of the Hu family's business is controlled by her.

Besides, the Hu family had a clean and upright family tradition and treated her very well. She could give this benefit to the Hu family as a way of returning a favor.

There was another reason. This light blue floral silk had just been launched in Jiangnan, and it was the perfect time to seize the market. If she started to staff the store now, she would inevitably fall behind. However, she remembered that the Hu family already had a ready-made cloth shop.

If she and the Hu family can successfully reach a cooperation, wouldn't it be a win-win situation?

This is also more convenient for her.

The fabric business still needs to wait for the Hu family’s reply, but there is another matter that can no longer wait.