Noble Lady

After what Chen Lizhu and Xue Chenyu said, Liu gave up the idea of ​​letting He Jixiang be He Ruyi's concubine.

Instead, he chose Yu Shu, who was currently serving in the study, and Qiu Yue, and they would go with He Ruyi as a dowry.

After arranging this matter, she fell ill again.

It wasn't that he was really sick, he just didn't want to see Ji Minrou's silly look, so he pretended to be sick and told her not to go and serve him.

Ji Minrou was having a hot affair with He Minzhi, and she was so happy that she couldn't wait. If she didn't go to the old woman, she would have more time.

After He Minzhi finished his shift that day, he received a notice from Xue Chenyu, asking him to collect the remaining 26,460 taels of silver notes.

After receiving such a huge sum of money, He Minzhi felt that endless wealth was beckoning towards him.

Ji Minrou was even more eager to try, and asked He Minzhi to hand over the wine shop business to her as well.

He Minzhi originally felt that it was inappropriate to put all the eggs in one basket, but Ji Minrou vowed that she would be able to take care of it.

Ji Minrou also said, "The shops are all ready. As long as we can find a good winemaker and hire a few capable people, the winery will be open soon."

"Maybe after cousin Ruyi's wedding is over, I can give my aunt a surprise."

He Minzhi thought to himself, opening a shop is not that easy. If it were that easy, everyone would have made money long ago.

But he still couldn't resist the temptation of the beautiful future she had imagined, and he took out the money on impulse.

He even thought, if Ji Minrou could really do it well, wouldn't that give Xue Chenyu a resounding counterattack? It would also let her know that the Xue family is not the only one in the world who can make money. Anyone can do it as long as they have the capital.

The reason why He Minzhi has never been involved in these things is simply because he is a scholar and a knowledgeable person who disdains to be stained by corruption.

Although he thought so, He Minzhi still asked Ji Minrou to report to him one by one after selecting the wine-making master and other servants, including the accountant, and wait for his decision before making any decision.

Of course, the use of silver and money also requires his consent, and a detailed account must be kept.

Ji Minrou agreed to all of them.

He Minzhi then concluded that Ji Minrou was the one who truly cared about him.

……

He Minzhi's series of outrageous actions soon reached Xue Chenyu's ears.

After listening to what Yuzhu reported, Xue Chenyu sneered and the corners of his mouth curled up.

If a person is going to do something stupid, even nine oxen can't pull him back. People like He Minzhi who are so smart and complacent are really stupid.

"Girl, if he keeps doing this, the money he borrowed from you will be squandered soon, right?"

"It's a mutual agreement between you and me to lend it out. If he can't pay it back after squandering it, that's his problem." Xue Chenyu smiled meaningfully.

However, she still remembered what Mother Li said, that she could pick someone she trusted and follow Mother Li to learn how to manage the shops outside.

Xue Chenyu had also considered that after leaving the He family, she would definitely have to make her own way in the world, so many things still needed to be arranged first.

Thinking of this, Xue Chenyu called all the maids under her command to come over.

"In the past, things at Furongju were all done according to my own whims, without any plan or strategy. Now that we have Mother Li's help, we naturally have to rearrange things."

"My mother gave me a few dowry shops. I plan to select one of you to take care of the affairs of those shops for me in the future."

Yuzhu paused and asked, "Are you not serving the young lady anymore?"

"Is that what you mean?"

Yuzhu said without thinking: "Then I won't go. I want to follow the girl. Wherever the girl goes, I will go."

Before Xue Chenyu could say anything, Mother Li said in a deep voice, "We are all here to serve the young lady. You can go wherever the young lady tells you to go. How can you be so picky?"

After being scolded, Yuzhu thought to herself that it was understandable, so she felt guilty and wronged and dared not say a word.

"Mother Li, I know you're a person who always means what you say, but Bai Yuzhu has been by my side for many years. I know her personality. She's just a little straightforward and didn't mean to offend me."

Xue Chenyu couldn't bear to see her like this, so she spoke up for her.

Unexpectedly, Madam Li didn't even give her face. She said with a stern face, "Miss, I know you have always been kind to the servants. You and Madam are of the same lineage."

"But Madam has always been very lenient with her subordinates. You are too lenient and kind."

"Some things need to be handled strictly."

Xue Chenyu: “…” I have to say, what Mother Li said does make sense.

Qinnan was a reserved person. Seeing that Xue Chenyu stopped talking, she nervously tugged at the hem of Li Mama's clothes.

"...Mother, this is the Madam's biological daughter. The Marquis and the Madam adore her like the apple of their eye. You..." Be careful with your words and don't offend anyone.

Qi Niang was worried that Madam Li didn't like to socialize with others in the Marquis' Mansion. If she continued to be like this around the young lady, and if the young lady didn't have the same tolerance as the lady, wouldn't that be...

"Qiniang, don't be nervous. I'm not so magnanimous as to say this." Xue Chenyu seemed to see through Qinniang's thoughts and said lightly.

Qinnan was seen through and nervously tugged at the hem of her clothes.

"Miss, I have a suggestion that I would like to share with you. I wonder if you would like to hear it?"

Xue Chenyu made a gesture of invitation: "I have never been stingy in accepting advice."

When Qinnan heard her say this, she immediately felt relieved, but she still stared at Mother Li, fearing that she would say something unpleasant.

"Girl, these girls around you seem to be quite capable, but in fact you have failed to bring out their true talents. You are using a sledgehammer to crack a nut."

Xue Chenyu didn't show any displeasure on her face. "What do you think, Madam Li?"

"Yuzhu is a great cook. With such skills, she can open a restaurant and be a chef."

Yuzhu said anxiously: "I don't want to open a restaurant or be a chef, I just want to be with the girl."

Xue Chenyu: "Don't be impatient, let Mama Li finish what she has to say first."

Seeing her eye contact, Mother Li continued, "Apart from her cooking skills, she can keep accounts, and she has a good memory and learns things quickly. She can remember everything after just one look."

"People like this can settle accounts much faster than others."

This is a reaffirmation of Yuzhu's ability.

"...I, I'm not as good as Mrs. Li said." Yuzhu tucked her hair back in embarrassment, feeling very shy.

Xue Chenyu pondered and said, "I do think so, so I plan to let Yuzhu follow you, Mother Li, to learn how to manage those shops outside."

"Miss, if Yuzhu doesn't leave you, I..." Yuzhu became anxious again.

"Don't be impatient, Mama Li hasn't even finished what she's saying. If you can't change your impulsive habits, I'll really leave you behind!"