Chapter 428 A sad sound on New Year’s Eve

Chapter 428: Sad Sounds on New Year's Eve

After Hou Jing and others left, the competition on the school field also came to an end.

The last one who asked the question, Hu Laosi, actually won three first places. Not only did he win sixty taels of silver, he also received a jar of royal wine and a sword given by Zhu Jinghong himself.

For a time, Hu Laosi became a famous figure among the guards, and everyone gathered around him to entertain him.

And Zhu Jinghong had left the school grounds and came to Tongxin Hall where Baochai was.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Baochai sitting with a sad face, with a slightly sad look on his face.

"What's the matter?" Zhu Jinghong walked into the house and asked like someone owed you money.

"This welcome and delivery is really too expensive. It costs more than 8,000 taels of silver in a few days."

Sitting next to Baochai, he just picked up the On the list on the coffee table, Zhu Jinghong said, "Even so, you have also received a lot of gifts, so the two should not increase or decrease if they offset each other."

"I simply did the math. I collected them in these two days The gift was twelve thousand taels, and the one we got back was more than fourteen thousand taels. In fact, we lost two thousand taels."

"This time I rewarded the servants and guards in the mansion. It cost more than two thousand taels."

Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong put down the order and said, "It means that it cost more than four thousand taels, which is not too much. How much money is left in the house?"< /p>

"Since you left the palace, your Majesty and your concubine have given you many rewards, which has been converted into nearly two hundred thousand taels."

The reason for the calculation is that in addition to the reward of silver, the emperor The latter two also rewarded them with lumi, silk and satin, as well as some gold and silver ornaments and valuable utensils.

These things, which are also the current hard currency, are all stored in the palace warehouse.

"The income of the imperial village and the shop is thirty thousand taels, plus the silver you have saved is forty thousand taels, the total is 270,000 taels."

"And since you opened the mansion Up to now, in addition to daily expenses, various rewards, and recent favors, the family now has 246,000 in silver."

After all, I have been helping my mother take care of family affairs since I was a child. Baochai spoke clearly and eloquently when setting up the account, allowing Zhu Jinghong to understand the general idea instantly.

"It means that from the beginning of the government to now, the income and expenses are still less than 24,000 yuan"

"That's it"

Baochai's expression was a little solemn , people who don’t know will only think that the palace has negative equity after seeing it.

"We have lost 24,000 yuan in just over half a year, and almost 30,000 yuan a year. If we continue like this, we will be sitting on nothing."

After saying this, Zhu Jinghong immediately said, "Look I have to find a way to make money"

"Make money" Baochai was a little surprised.

"No"

"I'm afraid it won't sound good if it gets out." Baochai was a little worried.

"It's not like I'm going to go there myself. I just need to send a capable person to do it. When the time comes, the Xue family will help, and things will be settled."

Hearing this, Baochai hesitated and said"You want to get money from the Xue family"

"I'm talking about making money," Zhu Jinghong said extremely seriously.

"Actually, the palace is not really short of money. It is not impossible to borrow the land from the Xue family when it reaches that stage," Baochai said. < /p>

"By the way, when will we set off for the New Year's Eve family dinner tonight?"

"As long as it's not early or late"

After hearing this, Baochai He said angrily, "What you're talking about is nonsense."

The couple discussed for a while, made some preparations after lunch, and went to the palace calmly in the afternoon.

"If word of the lack of money spreads, will it be a good thing or a bad thing for us?"

In the carriage, Baochai's sudden question made Zhu Jinghong a little stunned for a moment.

“But we are not short of money now,” Zhu Jinghong replied.

After straightening his clothes, Baochai said, "Be prepared for a rainy day. Anyway, my family is an imperial businessman, so it is normal to cry for money and ask for money."

"One is reckless and brainless, and the other is greedy for money. A perfect match," Zhu Jinghong said, stroking his hands.

He already understood Baochai's intention, which was to take a step further on the road of self-destruction. After all, Zhu Jinghong would make big moves next.

"Listen to your Majesty, I have to bear this bad reputation."

Putting Baochai in his arms, Zhu Jinghong said, "I often tell people that I don't love money. It would not be appropriate if you suddenly love money if you are not interested in money."

Baochai replied, "You said you don't recognize beauties, but there are no more beauties around you."

II The people were talking and laughing like this, and soon entered the imperial city, then got off the car and entered the palace through Donghua Gate.

When they rushed to Kunning Palace, his brothers and nephews were all there, except the fourth and sixth children.

"Thirteenth brother, you are finally here!" Zhu Jingrun, the third youngest king of Guangyang, came forward to greet him.

The eldest and second son passed away one after another. This one is the de facto eldest son of the emperor, but he has no sense of presence in the government and the public.

"Third brother, your face is glowing today. It seems that you have taken good care of yourself today," Zhu Jinghong responded.

Despite what he said, Zhu Jinghong strongly suspected that this guy was faking his illness in order not to attract attention.

After all, the abnormal deaths of the two royal brothers must have brought great pressure to him, and he knew that he had to be more honest if he wanted to live a stable life.

"I take care of myself with precious medicinal materials every day, so I have to have some use for cough cough."

"Thirteenth brother, the past two months in Shanglin Garden must have exhausted you." Old Wu Yunyang King Zhu Jingze stepped forward and said.

"Don't mention that the old man doesn't like me, I can still have a good life."

With just this sentence, Zhu Jinghong chatted to death, making all the brothers present very happy. Speechless.

At this time Baochai complained, "You can't speak well in front of your brothers.", my father found out that I will live a good life with you."

They say he is the elder brother, but after all, he is just a county king. In front of the prince Zhu Jinghong, they really cannot show off as an elder brother.

The youngest Zhu Jingrun replied, "I arrived half an hour ago. I was told by my father He said he was disheveled and went back to Chengmingyuan to change his clothes."

"The two of them are not in good shape," Zhu Jinghong replied.

Seeing that this guy was going to have a long speech, Baochai Then he reminded on one side, "Your Majesty, go in and pay homage to your mother first, and then reminisce with your brothers."

"Yes, I will go in and pay homage to your mother first, and we'll talk to you later."

Then Zhu Jinghong led Baochai into Kunning Palace. His sisters-in-law and nieces were all inside, and Queen Yang Qingyin was asking her granddaughter about her calculations.

Of course, Yang Jingting is also with the queen at this moment, taking over the job of serving closely.

"Hey, the thirteenth brother is here" Chen Zhi was the first to speak.

Yuan Chun and the other princesses all looked at Zhu Jinghong.

"The son-in-law pays homage to the mother-in-law." Zhu Jinghong both bowed.

"You bastard. You came so late," Yang Qingyin feigned anger.

Zhu Jinghong did not answer the question, but asked, "Mom, why are the fourth and sixth brothers missing?"

"Go and talk to your father. Let's go together to accompany the Emperor."

"Brothers, we haven't seen each other for a long time. My son will go out to catch up with them first."

After saying that, regardless of the queen's reaction, Zhu Jinghong turned around and ran out.

"This boy is still so dishonest. It seems that he hasn't learned enough in Shanglinyuan." Yang Qingyin said with great dissatisfaction.

At this time, Chen Zhi said, "Mother. You can't say what you mean. How could you be willing to let your thirteenth brother go to Shanglin Garden?"

While they were talking, Zhu Yunsheng squeezed in front of Baochai and asked in a low voice, "Thirteenth sister-in-law, tenth sister-in-law." Is Third Brother avoiding me and not even saying hello when he sees me?"

"Well, how could it be possible, Third Sister?" Baochai lied naturally.

" Sister-in-law, when will you take me out?"

Baochai didn't know how to answer for a moment. At this time, Yuan Chun came over to help her out and said, "You girl, why do you always want to go out? Be careful, the queen knows. I'll punish you."

"Third sister, your fourth sister-in-law is right. If you don't obey, I will sue you." Chen Zhi also came over to talk.

As for the queen, With their little granddaughters pestering them, all the princesses wanted their daughter to perform well and be favored by the queen and be given a title.

It was natural for Zhu Yunsheng to feel bored when the three sisters-in-law crowded together to talk. Then he slipped away.

"Baochai, how do you feel about being in charge of the affairs of the government now that you have received the treasure?" Chen Zhixiao asked.

At this time, Yuan Chun also spoke. Welcoming and sending things are complicated, you are still young so you have to be more careful and don’t let the minions fool you."

Some of the servants in the palace are unclean, and Baochai naturally knows that. The reason why he has not been punished after being canonized is simply because the Chinese New Year is coming soon and he doesn't want to cause trouble.

Of course, Baochai also gave repeated instructions to the people below to do things with integrity, hoping that some people could correct their evil ways and return to the right path.

Facing the words of the two sisters-in-law, Baochai first sighed, and then said, "It's okay to welcome and send them off, but it's hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice."

"What are you saying? "Yuan Chun was very puzzled.

"In this house now, money flows out like water every day. He is also a lavish person, and he often rewards the people below. This house is really difficult to manage."

Shaked Shaking his head, Baochai said anxiously, "Just after we returned home, our savings have been reduced by tens of thousands taels. If we continue to live like this, sooner or later we will have to go out to beg for food."

"I'll be honest with you two sisters-in-law." , I am doing this as a princess, thinking about how to make money every day, and I will be laughed at if I tell anyone."

There is no doubt that Baochai has naturally started to set up people. .

What she said resonated with Chen Zhi. After all, the financial situation of Prince Rui's Mansion was also very difficult.

Of course, the so-called difficulty is only in relative terms. The current turnover of Prince Rui’s Mansion is several times that of Prince Xiang’s Mansion, so it can definitely be said that the family has a big business.

Only the East Palace, because there are fewer things to welcome and send off, and there are fewer places to spend money on Zhu Jingyuan, so the library is relatively abundant.

Based on this, Yuanchun replied very proudly, "If it is really difficult, there is some money in the East Palace. I can inform the prince and give you some for your use."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhi became uneasy.

But as Baochai said before, it is difficult for a good woman to make a living without rice, and Prince Rui's family has a great business and does not have much money to spare, so it is difficult to talk about borrowing money at this time.

"The fourth sister-in-law is really thoughtful. When I get back, I will also tell my sister-in-law that since the fourth sister-in-law has a caring heart, she should complain to her brother if she has any difficulties."

Speech At this time, Chen Zhi said with a smile, "Don't favor one over the other, helping Thirteenth Brother but not us."

It means that as long as the East Palace gives money to Prince Xiang's Mansion, Prince Rui's Mansion will also have to borrow it. As soon as I borrowed it, I couldn't understand that favoring one and favoring others was aimed at Prince Rui's palace.

"I heard that you can bring money to the house by car, so why pretend to be poor here?"

The conversation between the three sisters-in-law was going on in this noisy way. , although it is nerve-wracking, time flies by.

Half an hour later, everyone rushed to the Chonghua Palace. Other royal princes, some generals of the country, and relatives of the nearby royal family all arrived.

A royal family banquet is, to put it bluntly, a political event. To truly enjoy it from the bottom of your heart, it has to be seen in ordinary people’s homes.

For example, at this time, the Rongguo Mansion was already decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations and a night banquet was being held.

The two masters of the Jia family went to the palace to attend the banquet during the day, so the family banquet could only be held in the evening. This was the case for most civil and military officials in the capital.

Because he is a guest in Beijing, Lin Ruhai was also invited to Jia's house today. He is chatting with brother Jia She in the living room. The formal banquet is still a while away.

Jia Lian and others inserted a few sentences from time to time in the next chapter, including Jia Baoyu, who had entered school.

Although Baoyu is an unusual person, I have to say that he is really smart. Even if he holds his nose and reads a book he doesn't like, he is still very perceptive when it comes to learning.

Lin Ruhai quizzed him on a few sentences today, and Baoyu's answers were even and steady but still had new ideas, which really made Lin Tanhua take a high look at him.

Baoyu gained face today and gave Jia Zheng face, so the restraint on him was lighter.

When he mentioned New Year's Eve and had not yet paid his respects to his ancestors, Jia Zheng let him go.

After Baoyu went to the Imperial College, his knowledge and conduct have improved. Jia Zheng saw this, and now he will naturally relax his control.

After Baoyu left the living room, he rushed all the way to Jia Mu's courtyard. Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Xing, Wang Xifeng and others were all there, talking and joking around Jia Mu.

So before entering the courtyard, Baoyu heard laughter coming from inside. Compared with the living room, this place was much more relaxed and happy.

When Baoyu entered the room, everyone's eyes were focused on him, but this guy glanced at Daiyu.

But now he knew how to restrain himself. He first went to Jia Mu to salute, said some auspicious words and then stepped aside.

Then casually, Baoyu came to Daiyu's side. At this moment, several people who were exploring the spring and welcoming the spring were also there.

"Second brother, why are you not outside?" Tan Chun raised his head and asked.

"I came here specifically to pay my respects to my ancestors," Baoyu replied.

Looking at Daiyu, who was talking to Yingchun intently, Baoyu finally couldn’t help but say, “Sister Lin has always been kind.”

Daiyu turned her head and looked at Baoyu carefully. After a while, I found that he was indeed different than before, and he seemed much more mature and steady.

"I'm fine in the palace, thank you, Brother Bao, for remembering me."

They used to call me "Brother Bao", but now they call me "Brother Bao". Thinking of this, Baoyu I feel like my heart is going to be broken.

"Sister Lin, will you stop entering the palace when you come back this time?"

Daiyu calmly replied, "The princess granted leave years ago. After the Lantern Festival, You have to enter the palace to serve the princess."

"Now that my uncle has arrived in Beijing, you already have a place to go, so you can quit this job of serving the princess."

Hearing Baoyu's words, Dai Yu didn't know how to answer for a moment, because normal people wouldn't say that.

In fact, Baoyu was stupid in front of Daiyu. He also knew that what he said was a fantasy, and there was no way for a minister to resign from the royal family.

"By the way, Sister Lin, I made some more rouge paste. You can come with me later to see if you like some and choose some."

If it were the past, Dai would Yuzi would be happy to go, but now that she also knows the principle of great defense between men and women, it is impossible for her to accept Baoyu's invitation again.

More importantly, the scorching sun-like man was so dazzling that Daiyu was completely indifferent to Baoyu, who was too rosy and pink.

"Princess Zhenfen has given me a lot, so I won't bother Brother Bao anymore."

Baoyu was hurt for a moment, but his sadness didn't matter. At this moment, the room was still talking and laughing. .

Wang Xifeng, in particular, humorously told the story of how she was called into the East Palace a few days ago to meet the Crown Princess, making everyone smile.

And here, Mrs. Wang was the happiest, even though she was trying hard to stay calm.

"Old ancestor, now Yuanchun has been granted the title of Crown Princess, my brother has been sent by Your Majesty to take charge of Anxi, and Bao Yatou has become Princess Xiang again."

After a pause, Mrs. Wang continued He said, "So many things have happened in just one year, and my wife finds it unbelievable."

The unbelievable is of course false, and Mrs. Wang is telling the truth just to show off.

All of this indicates that things are going well, and the Jia family's revival lies entirely on her.

As for Mrs. Xing, Mrs. Wang has completely despised her and doesn't bother to argue with her.

Mrs. Wang’s thoughts could not escape Jia Mu’s discernment, but at this time she also agreed with her daughter-in-law’s judgment, so she said, “Yes, now that good times are coming, we must be more cautious in the future. , the only thing is to keep this immediate benefit."

At this time Wang Xifeng interjected, "Thanks to the great blessing of our ancestors, our family will only get better and better in the future, and you will still have endless blessings when the time comes. "Mrs. Wang nodded slightly, with a look of satisfaction on her face.

While everyone was talking flattering words, a little girl ran in from outside, panting, which was rare.

Wang Xifeng immediately turned cold, but she still suppressed her anger and asked, "What's going on?"

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