Not to mention how Qin Jinyi dealt with her mother-in-law and sister-in-law who were already dissatisfied with her, after Xiao Xue's family in the second room of the Qin family sent away her eldest daughter, she didn't pay much attention to her intentions, but after a few days, when the Xue family sent someone to visit Qin Jinyi at Pei's house as usual, the person reported that the aunt and grandmother seemed to be having an awkward relationship with her mother-in-law, and Xiao Xue's family began to worry.

She suspected that Qin Jinyi was reproached by her mother-in-law because she failed to complete the task entrusted by the Pei family and persuaded her mother's family to go into the palace to say something for Pei Er's girl. Although Xiao Xue had long been disappointed in this daughter, after all, blood was thicker than water, and after hesitating, she still went to the third room.

Xiao Xue mentioned the things mentioned by Qin Jinyi in front of Cai Shengnan. Cai Shengnan hadn't seen Qin Jinyi and didn't know much about her temperament, but judging from the words occasionally revealed by the people around him, this eldest granddaughter of the Qin family was not a sensible girl. Moreover, the East Palace draft is basically selected by the Queen Mother and the Emperor, and even the Crown Princess originally only had part of the right to suggest, and after she died of illness, even this right to suggest was greatly reduced. Not to mention that the Pei family just gave a heavy gift to someone in the Tang family, in exchange for the other party's promise to facilitate the candidacy of Pei Er's candidacy, even if the crown princess herself made a promise, she didn't dare to say that she would definitely be able to guarantee that Pei Er's girl would be selected. The Pei family is also too whimsical.

At the same time, when someone from the Tang family made a promise to the Pei family, Pei Laoguo had not yet died. If the Pei family sent the second girl Pei to the election at that time, maybe she still had a little hope. However, due to her young age, all aspects of the conditions are not very suitable for the queen mother and the emperor, and the possibility of losing the election is extremely great. The Tang family can't be the master at all, not to mention that the Pei family didn't send people to the election at all. Later, Pei Laoguo died, the Pei family kept filial piety, and the second girl Pei, who hadn't even touched the side of the draft, was even more unlikely to be selected. The Pei family has not been able to participate from beginning to end, so what qualifications do they have to express their dissatisfaction now?

Cai Shengnan did not comfort Xiao Xue's hypocritical words such as "It is common for some small quarrels between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to happen" or "When Pei Er Girl successfully enters the East Palace, the matter can be solved", but told her very frankly: "The Pei family is too snobbish, his family is now keeping filial piety, and it is impossible for his daughter to enter the palace, but he is jealous of other daughters' blessings, and makes rude requests to his nephew." The eldest sister-in-law should pay more attention, and the in-laws act like this, for fear that the palace will not look down on his family style in the future, and refuse to choose his daughter, and his family will complain to his niece. Where can our family control the draft? It's really unreasonable!"

Xiao Xue preferred Cai Shengnan's frank words, although she was more worried when she sounded, but at least she knew that the other party was not coaxing herself. She said worriedly: "When our uncle decided to marry Sister Yi into the Pei Guo Mansion, he just felt that since his family had already taken care of the Tang family, he would definitely be able to successfully send his daughter to the East Palace as a concubine, even if it was a year at night. If his daughter is favored and has a grandson, our family will have a capable in-law. Now that I think about it, it was so sloppy. It would have been nice if she had chosen a kind family for Sister Yi at that time, and now she doesn't have to watch her suffer like this. ”

Cai Shengnan smiled: "Presumably, my niece and daughter are not people who will easily make themselves angry." Now that she has been married, her sister-in-law can't regret it, so she can only comfort her more. After all, it is the in-laws chosen by the niece and nephew herself, and there are always benefits that can make her like. What's more, since the daughter of the Pei family has no hope of entering the palace, the future of the Pei family is uncertain, but I am afraid that there are still many places that need to rely on our Qin family. Since the niece is the daughter of the Qin family, does the Pei family really dare to bully her? The eldest sister-in-law does not have to worry too much. ”

Xiao Xue was right to think about it, and sighed: "How can I not be worried? This daughter has been worrying a lot since she was a child, and now that she is married, she still can't let people relax." I really don't know when she'll be more sensible. If she could stand up like her sister, I wouldn't have to worry about it. ”

Cai Shengnan was noncommittal about this, and changed the topic with a smile: "Speaking of the fourth girl, now the eldest sister-in-law is busy preparing a dowry for her, right?

Xiao Xue smiled and said: "Thank you for your kindness, our family can still cope with it now, if there are any difficulties in the future, I will open my mouth to my younger brother and sister." ”

Cai Shengnan said: "When Mrs. prepared a dowry for our three girls, she specially bought a lot of clothes, but many of them were fashionable materials from last winter and this spring. Madame regretted it a little, for fear that she would make people talk when she was drying the dowry, and wanted to spend more money to buy a batch of new materials. But the original materials are all good, and it would be a pity to discard them. Right now, Madame is troubled. ”

Xiao Xue hurriedly said: "This is indeed a pity. In fact, it doesn't matter if the material is a little out of date for a few months, and it is good to use it as a gift or reward for others if you don't keep it for clothes. My maternal uncle also sent some high-quality clothes to Sister Chun to add makeup, but it was too early to send them at this time, and when the wedding event was held next year, the materials would definitely be out of season. But the materials are all good materials, and I was still a little worried, but Sister Chun said that it didn't matter, and I was relieved. ”

Cai Shengnan saw that she didn't understand what she meant, and smiled. Since the second room already has free new clothes, the third room is not easy to eliminate to the second room, so it has to be used separately. Cai Shengnan was about to turn around and persuade his mother-in-law to dispel this idea, but his face did not show any different colors, and he smiled and said: "Actually, the fashionable clothing and jewelry in Beijing have become too fast. I'm a little unaccustomed to it, obviously the materials are all good materials, the colors and workmanship are excellent, only a few months out, why do some people say outdated, can't wear it? It's really costly. ”

Xiao Xue felt the same way: "Yes, but for people like us, the rules are like this." It doesn't matter what you wear at home, once you go out to socialize, if the materials used in the clothes are outdated, or if you use last year's style, you will be laughed at. As long as you participate in any banquet, you must spend money to remake clothes and jewelry, and I don't know how much more money you will spend in a year, which is really sad!" Xiao Xue's was really hard at the time, but fortunately, it has passed now.

Cai Shengnan also spat a few words on this topic, and then went back to his previous words: "My sister-in-law's uncle came to visit again, and I don't know what happened before...... Did my sister-in-law remind him not to talk nonsense about Liaodong outside?"

Xiao Xue hurriedly said: "I have already told him, and I also said that Liaodong will not go to war! He told me the truth, whether Liaodong wants to fight or not, in fact, he didn't care, he just wants to do business with the imperial court......" She briefly mentioned the trouble that the Xue family is currently experiencing, and sighed, "Fortunately, the prince of Shu did not commit a major crime, and my mother's side only did two transactions with him, otherwise I don't know what the result would be." A few years ago, the Shu Wangfu conspired against it, and last year there was a case of the King of Ninghua, which time was not a river of blood? Even those dragon sons and grandsons did not escape, and I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat when I thought about it. My mother's side was too careless, and I didn't even inquire about who the other party was, I only knew what the royal nobles were, so I rushed to go. Fortunately, this time it didn't cause a big disaster, otherwise it would be enough for people to toss with the Xue family's little catty. ”

Cai Shengnan raised his eyebrows, lowered his head and took a sip of tea, and said with a smile: "If the uncle of the eldest sister-in-law just wants to make some deals with people in the army and make a few hard-earned money, it is not difficult." As long as the goods are of good quality and quantity, there is no need to alarm the elders, I can help pull the strings. ”

Xiao Xue remembered that Cai Shengnan was the daughter of the Cai family, and his eyes suddenly lit up: "Brother and sister, this is true?!If you can really help my mother's family, my sister-in-law will miss you for the rest of my life!"

Cai Shengnan smiled: "That's not necessary, it's just a fair deal." But I said ugly things ahead, even if it is a business between relatives, it should be settled. If something goes wrong with the goods, there is no need to mention the transaction in the future. Someone on my side will inspect the goods. People in the army have always had no room for sand in their eyes, and they will only do business with honest businessmen. ”

Xiao Xue said sincerely: "Brother and sister, don't worry, my uncle has already said that he is bent on doing business with the imperial court, so as to find a few backers for the Xue family, where do you dare to do anything that is not on the table? If he dares to deceive you, I will not tolerate him!"

Cai Shengnan and Xiao Xue hit it off. The former immediately sent someone to deliver a letter to his brother, and the latter turned around and contacted his uncle. This transaction does not involve grain, mainly medicinal materials and cotton, sturdy cheesecloth and other materials, and the Xue family happens to have it in stock on hand, and it can be transferred over immediately. And because the person who pulled the line was not only the daughter of the Cai family, but also the wife of the third room of the Qin family, the uncle of the Xue family was pleasantly surprised, and he also lowered the price to a low price, giving a 20% discount, and would rather not make money, but also hug the thigh of the Yongjiahou Mansion.

Cai Shengnan has been busy working for the military funds needed by the Cai family recently, how could she not know the price of these things? As soon as she looked at the price list provided by the Xue family, she knew that the other party had given a discount, but the Xue family did not suffer a loss, at most it was just that it did not make money, but the Cai family would take advantage of it. The cheapness of the delivery to the door was not taken advantage of, she agreed to the deal without saying a word, and added a batch of goods. The three parties are interested, the Xue family is active, and the goods are delivered quickly, with quality and quantity. One-third went to the Cai family, one-third was left for the representatives who arrived from Shuozhou to sign for it, and the other one-third was handed over to Qin Ping, who distributed it to his subordinates in the city guard.

Although the city guard is at the foot of the Son of Heaven, there is no shortage of all kinds of treatment, but now the Cai family is gradually fading out, and the Chu Zhengfang family is gradually gaining the upper hand, but the Chu family does not have the incorruptible style of the Cai family, and they have not deducted some money and food from non-cronies. The Cai family and Qin Ping's subordinates could clearly feel the difference, and they had already held their breath in their hearts. The materials purchased by Cai Shengnan alleviated their plight in a very timely manner. Whether it is the Cai family or the soldiers under Qin Ping, they all have a good impression of the powerful striker. Of course, their perception of Chu Zhengfang's side was even worse.

The people from Shuozhou quickly arrived to receive the supplies, and praised Cai Shengnan's family for not forgetting their roots, being generous and benevolent. Since then, whether it is the Cai family, the Qin family's third room, or the Xue family, the Qin family's second room, they have all benefited. Cai Shengnan personally didn't make much money from this transaction, and some profits were used to reward errand runners. But everyone praised her for her thoughtfulness and ability, and Qin Ping also noticed the benefits of having a virtuous helper, and respected his new wife more and more.

And Qin Hanzhen, who has been watching from the sidelines, also found that he seemed to have learned a lot.