A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Jin Bao sighed and said, "Madam thinks you did it on purpose. She's afraid she'll do something bad to Second Uncle."

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Jin Bao quickly said, "That's not what I meant. Madam means that the Marshal is no longer capable of doing anything, and as the mistress, she should definitely take charge. But Second Uncle doesn't seem too happy about it. Can you try to persuade him?"

Gui'er feigned surprise and said, "Oh, how could my brother not be willing? He must be so happy. He's unmarried and has no wife to support him, so how could he possibly compete with Mother for the management of the Marshal's Mansion? He even told me that he was worried that one day Mother would return to Nanjing and there would be no one to look after the women in the mansion. After all, it would be inconvenient for him as a man."

Jin Bao stammered, "But I heard that my second uncle is unwilling to hand over the financial revenue and the income from the mine..."

Gui'er sighed and said, "Actually, I don't really understand, but this thing hasn't been in my brother's hands before. Although he has always been in charge of the military and government affairs, the finances have always been managed by my father and Manager Zhao. Although my father briefly gave him a mine to manage, he later took it back because it made it difficult for him to pay his army's food and wages."

Upon hearing this, Jin Bao quickly said, "If that's the case, wouldn't it be better to let your eldest brother handle it?"

Gui'er recalled what Sha Yanxiao had said this morning and said, "That's for sure. That's why Second Brother is happy to let Big Brother take over."

Jin Bao was stunned for a moment before smiling awkwardly and saying, "But when your eldest brother went to the Ministry of Finance to look up information, the officials there mostly evaded him. I'm afraid you'll still need your second uncle's help."

Gui'er was a little speechless. It was obvious that she had no ability but was still trying to do this. Suddenly, she thought of something and asked, "When did my brother go to the Ministry of Finance? Those people are so bold."

Jin Bao thought Gui Er was helping him, so he said without thinking, "That's right. In fact, when the Marshal's health started to decline, your brother asked about it at the Madam's instruction, but they ignored him. Those bureaucrats are all tough guys in the officialdom, smiling tigers. You know your brother has a straightforward character, how can he be their opponent?"

Gui'er understood that Sha Yanyao had been trying to marginalize Sha Yanxiao in the financial sector ever since the Marshal got into trouble. However, Sha Yanxiao had been trained as the successor early on and had military merits. He had a high prestige in the political and military circles of Jiangcheng and Fengcheng. Sha Yanyao had been working outside in recent years and had gradually moved away from the core of the two cities. Naturally, no one would believe him. Now he was just taking advantage of the Marshal's illness to make another effort.

She knew Jin Bao was actually here to lobby her on the orders of Madam and Sha Yanyao, and she didn't want to offend them, so she said, "I see. If that's the case, why didn't Big Brother tell Second Brother earlier? I'm sure Second Brother would be more than happy to help. After all, when brothers are united, they can overcome any obstacle."

"That's right. Your eldest brother is a person who cares about face. I've told him that Second Uncle is not that kind of person. He would definitely be happy to help, but he just can't get rid of that shame."

"Hey, what's the big deal? I'll talk to my second brother later."

At this point, the matter was probably settled. Jinbao was very happy. She couldn't help but say to Gui'er, "That's great. I was worried that you would not agree. Then I would be embarrassed."

Gui'er smiled and said, "With my status, I can only say one thing. Whether I agree or not is up to you, brother. You know I'm in a very awkward situation."

Jin Bao smiled and said, "Others might be fine, but your status in the Marshal's Mansion is more noble than many other young ladies. Especially since Second Uncle values ​​you so much, if I were like you, I would definitely do everything I can to make it a done deal with Second Uncle. Even if I become a favored concubine, I can still dominate the First Wife. Look at the Fourth Wife, she's been so prosperous for so many years, and now she has a son and a daughter. What can the Madam do to her?"

Gui'er didn't expect her to be so blunt and said with an awkward cough, "I grew up in the Marshal's Mansion. My second brother is like my biological father. How could I possibly think of such a thing?"

Jin Bao said proudly, "This is what you've been taught since you were little. You've been taught too much about the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, and you can't get over it. You're not his biological children. I heard the Marshal even took in an adopted daughter. Besides, the age difference between you isn't that big. Rich men are in high demand nowadays, and there are so many people in their forties and fifties marrying teenage girls. Your second brother has both money and power, but he just hasn't gotten over it in recent years and hasn't gotten married. However, I heard from your eldest brother that he might have someone in his heart. You have to hurry up and make an effort."

Gui'er was stunned when she heard this. She had never thought about this. She had been away studying for so long and only came back for a period of time every year. However, Sha Yanxiao walked around in the upper class society of Jiangcheng every day. Even an old man like the Marshal had concubines and beauties everywhere. What's more, he was so young and handsome, but he had no wife. It was really strange.

After that, Gui'er was a little absent-minded no matter what Jinbao said.

After she left, Gui'er immediately returned to her room. After a while, Dingxiang followed in. She closed the door and said to Gui'er, "Miss, don't worry about what Miss Jinbao said. I've done all the research for you. During the time we were in Nanjing, and even now, the city's wealthy people, high-ranking officials, and even other warlords have all wanted to offer beautiful women to our Second Young Master, or to match him up with their daughters or sisters, but he refused them all. I think the First Young Master must have misheard the news."

Gui'er felt a little relieved after hearing this, but then she changed her mind and said shyly, "You also think that my brother and I are that kind of..."