Chapter 17: The Embarrassed Hou Mansion

Bu Fu sighed in his heart, and then spoke with a hint of sadness, "Lord Shizi, the doctor said that if there is a snow-capped mountain Lanhua, there is still a glimmer of life, if not, I am afraid that my life will not be long." ”

No wonder my grandfather was in a hurry to hand over the holy decree and Danshu iron coupon that Emperor Wen had given to her now.

I'm afraid I'm afraid that I don't have much time and won't have time to explain the future.

Shen Yuntang took a deep breath, from the memory of the original owner, she had already learned what the Snow Mountain Lanhua was.

This herb is like the best reishi and mountain ginseng, and it has special effects, even in the abundant Dayan, which is priceless.

Not to mention the Yongxing Marquis Mansion, even if it is the palace, there may not be such a superb medicinal material.

If there is any place where there may be, it must be the Phyrean Palace.

Now His Royal Highness the Prince Regent controls the government, and it is only a title away from the highest position, and the offerings from neighboring countries to Yanjing are also sent to the Rui Wangfu first.

There is a small country of Luding in the north, which produces this kind of snow-capped mountain orchid flower, which has been enshrined in the past two years.

Shen Yuntang lamented, it seems that the more people who want to hide, the more they can't hide!

The thought of that regent like a jackal, tiger and leopard gave her a headache.

Shen Yuntang thought for a moment, "The doctor can explain how much time my grandfather has." ”

Bu Fu said: "If you take care of it, it won't be a problem in March, but after three months, I'm afraid you will have to resign yourself to fate." ”

Shen Yuntang breathed a sigh of relief, as long as his grandfather still had time.

"Did the doctor leave a prescription?"

Bu Fu nodded, took out an envelope from his cuff and handed it to Shen Yuntang.

Shen Yuntang stretched out his hand to take it and took out two thin sheets of rice paper from the envelope.

Look at the medicinal herbs one by one.

She has taken elective courses in Chinese medicine in modern times, and she also has some basic knowledge of Chinese medicine, so she also found that although this recipe has many medicinal materials and is very complex, there are no harmful medicinal materials to the body, and it should be a symptomatic prescription.

However, she didn't believe it at a loss, and told Bu Fuduo to find a few doctors to verify it.

Shen Yuntang handed over the prescription to Bu Fu to put away, and then prepared to go back to the Xiaofeng Mansion to rest.

At the end of the day, she was tired and tired, and she had to rest for a night.

"Okay, there's nothing else to do, Uncle Bu, you go take care of your grandfather."

Shen Yuntang turned around and was just about to leave, when Bu Fu said eagerly: "Lord Shizi, wait!" ”

Shen Yuntang's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he turned around, "Uncle Bu still has something to say, what is there to be polite to me." ”

Bu Fu paused, but decided to inform Shen Yuntang of the truth.

In the past, when the Hou Ye was here, it was not the turn of the little family to worry about the little family, but now that the Hou Ye has gone, the old Hou Ye is bedridden and cannot manage the affairs, although they can help one or two, but they are always servants, and they can't be the masters of the Hou Mansion.

Xiao Shizi will one day be on his own, sooner rather than later, it is better to tell the actual situation of the Hou Mansion now.

Bu Fu suddenly knelt down in front of Shen Yuntang, "Lord Shizi." ”

Shen Yuntang saw Bu Fu take out an account book from his arms and present it to her with both hands, his head was bowed, and his face was full of shame.

"Lord Shizi, this is the old marquis's private property account book."

The outer courtyard of Yongxinghou's mansion is managed by the old housekeeper Nie Wei, and the inner courtyard is controlled by the old lady and the second lady, and the private property of the old Yongxinghou is naturally taken care of by Bu Fu.

Shen Yuntang glanced at the embarrassed Bu Fu, took the account book, walked to the side of the table and sat down.

She opened the account book suspiciously, and as time passed, the expression on Shen Yuntang's face became more and more solemn.

After a long time, she finally closed the account book, took a deep breath, and asked, "How many taels of silver does grandfather have?" ”

Bu Fu said truthfully: "Back to the world, there are still more than 3,000 taels of tickets by the old marquis's side. ”

"Is it enough for the cost of medicinal herbs?"

Bu Fu shook his head solemnly, "Full of calculations, two months ......"

Shen Yuntang immediately fell silent.

Although the old Yongxing Marquis still has an idle post in the imperial court, he is afraid that it is not enough for the expenses of the Hou Mansion for ten years, so it will not be used at all.

Bu Fu saw that Shen Yuntang's face was not good-looking, and sighed in his heart, "Lord Shizi, if you sell those two Zhuangzi, you may be able to make up enough ......."

Shen Yuntang immediately slapped the table, "No! ”

If the descendants of the dignified family are reduced to selling their ancestral property to make a living, not to mention that the Yongxing Marquis Mansion still has a certain status in Yanjing, even if the nobles who have no status and are declining sell their ancestral property, they will instantly become the laughing stock of the entire Yanjing.

If she was the only one in the entire Hou Mansion, she would be nothing, but there were elderly grandmothers and immature sisters in the mansion. If they can't hold their heads up, it's her fault.

And the money obtained in this way will treat his grandfather's illness, even if the old Yongxing Hou recovers from his illness in the future, then he knows about it, and he is afraid that he will be depressed.

Bu Fu knew that this was also a last resort, so he said helplessly: "It's the old slave who is useless." ”

"Uncle Bu, it's none of your business, you just have to spend it on your grandfather, send the bill to me for review, and I'll figure out the rest."

"Yes." Bu Fu received the order.

The account book in Shen Yuntang's hand was not returned to Bu Fu, but left with him.

Bu Fu personally sent Shen Yuntang to the door.

In late autumn, the dew is heavy, and the corridors of the Yongxing Marquis Mansion have been hung with air death lanterns.

Under the dim lights, the seventeen-year-old prince's back was thin.

Even if she was actually a woman, recalling the firm look of the prince just now, Bu Fu was still full of trust, as if as long as he had those slender shoulders, there would be hope for the entire Yongxing Hou Mansion.

After Shen Yuntang came out of his grandfather's side room where he was recuperating, he went to his grandmother's house to inform him, and then he left Fushoutang Hall and returned to his own Xiaofeng Residence.

On the way back, Shen Yuntang asked about a few sisters.

"Second sister, when did they go back?"

Wing Chun replied: "The old lady is not in good spirits, you have to rest early, the second lady and they will sit for a while and go back to their yard after you go to the old marquis." ”

Shen Yuntang nodded.

Originally, when she returned to Xiaofeng Residence, Shen Yuntang planned to have a good night's rest, but her grandfather's advice and Bu Fu's confession made her unable to sleep.

Without waiting to wash, Shen Yuntang took his things and went to the small study in the Howling Wind House.

At the same time, he also ordered Bai Mei to go to the front yard to find the chief housekeeper Nie Wei and the captain of the guard Chen Shao.

The prince of the world was looking for him, Nie Wei and Chen Shao didn't dare to delay, so they came quickly.

In the study, several lamps and candles are lit to illuminate the small study.

Shen Yuntang first met Chen Shao.

Chen Shao's father used to be a dart head in Yanjing City, and was later framed and imprisoned, and it was the old marquis who single-handedly washed away the grievances of Chen Shao's father, so Chen Shao's father changed to Yongxing Houfu to become the captain of the guard.

Chen Shao's father died of illness a few years ago, and the responsibility of the captain of the guard was taken over by Chen Shao.

Shen Yuntang touched the delicate Nanmu brocade box on the table with one hand and asked Chen Shao.

"Chen Shao, can you find some clues?"