In recent days, the Li family in the Zhenguo Mansion has had a bad time. The whole house is living with their belts on their belts, for no other reason, no money.

In the case of internal and external troubles, this morning the second young grandmother was still furious and clamored to eat ginseng stewed chicken, and also add pearl powder, which is said to be the recipe obtained from the mouth of the seventh princess at the last party. As a result, after being rejected by the big housekeeper, he lost his temper and ran to sue the master, so he went back to his parents' house in a rage.

When the subordinates of the Li Mansion heard this, they dared not speak out. When the young grandmother is there, the people in the family don't talk about big fish and meat, but it is true that they have no worries about food and clothing, and they can also receive some rewards every three or five days.

But since the second young grandmother was in charge, in less than a month, the Li Mansion actually had to change from the situation of big fish and big meat to counting the population to cook rice, and it was still porridge. In the past few days, people are tired of work and can't eat!

Although some people blame the current situation of the Li Mansion on the ruthlessness of the young grandmother and suppress the Li Mansion. But more people are resentful of the second young grandmother's profligacy.

After all, Zhou Ling's food and clothing are all through the hands of her subordinates, and she will know what she eats and uses with a little inquiry. I learned that she had squandered 30,000 taels of silver in less than a month, which was almost equivalent to three years of the Li Mansion! How could this not make people hate her!

After all, if you have money, how you spend it is your business. But now she is spending money including the daily expenses of the subordinates of the Li Mansion, which is related to the living welfare of the subordinates, can she not resent her? Not to mention the salaries that the subordinates will be paid! If it weren't for the fact that these subordinates were all old men of the Li family, and the signboard of the Zhenguo Mansion, who would be willing to let the Li Mansion owe him a month's wages. This is still Li Kuang's promise to pay more than 30% of a month's salary afterwards, otherwise the Zhenguo Mansion will not be easy to use.

After all, the subordinates of the Li Mansion are all long-term workers, not slaves who sell themselves. If you sell yourself, people won't sell you Li Mansion.

No, in order to solve the financial problem of the Li Mansion, Li Kuang held his sick body and discussed it with the chief housekeeper Li Wei early in the morning.

However, because he had just been made a big fuss by Zhou Ling, Li Kuang's spirit was not very good.

He himself wondered if it was wrong to let his youngest son marry this Zhou Ling, he had been in the business for more than two years, and he didn't have an egg, so he knew how to eat, drink, and be jealous all day long. did not have the life of the princess, but contracted the "disease" of the princess.

"Master, even if you rent out the shop, you won't get the rent for a while. In addition, if someone takes advantage of the fire to rob and deliberately delay the rent, we are afraid that we will not be able to survive next month!"

The housekeeper Li Wei's words hit the nail on the head of Li Kuang, once upon a time, the Li family was not so bitter when they were most down!

Forget it, anyway, these shops are also purchased by the Mu family's daughter, not the Li family's original, so it doesn't matter if you keep it or not. Overcome the current difficulties first.

Li Kuang made a decision, and said to Li Wei a little exhausted: "Li Wei, you can sell those shops that have been emptied." First make up for the wages owed to the people, and solve the urgent needs of the house. As for the rest, you look at it and rent it out. ”

"That's fine. But sir, what about the Mu family's business? In the past few days, they have been making trouble for our shop and affecting our business. Or shall we treat others the way they would be treated?"

Li Kuang was a little moved by Li Wei's proposal, but he felt inappropriate when he thought about it, after all, the Mu family had a big business, and the Li family played the same methods as others, but they couldn't play others. It's better not to play, so as not to laugh and be generous.

"No, that's it for now. Recently, I have endured a little to avoid conflicts with the Mu family. When the old man recovers, I'll see how long he can jump around the Mu family!"

"Yes, sir!"

Li Wei retired and went to carry out Li Kuang's orders.

Li Kuang was the only one left in the big hall, and he got up tremblingly, holding a cane made of wooden sticks, and staggered towards the backyard.

When he returned to the backyard room, he listened carefully to the movement outside, and after confirming that there was no one else inside or outside his yard, he changed his sick appearance and returned to his old and strong appearance.

I saw him jump on his bed one by one, press it on the head of the bed, only to hear a slight sound of the mechanism turning, his bed was directly empty, Li Kuang fell down, and then the mechanism turned again, and the bed returned to its original state.

But Li Kuang, who fell under the bed, was not panicked, he groped directly in the dark around him, and then a firelight flashed, and Li Kuang lit the torch with a fire fold, illuminating the environment in the dark.

This is a dark secret passage, the end of the secret passage is under Li Kuang's bed, and the other end is deep and does not know where to lead.

Li Kuang held the torch and strode forward in this secret passage, without stopping at all, looking at his familiarity with this place, it was obvious that he came often. 、

Li Kuang walked for about a quarter of an hour, then he saw a step, he put the torch in the slot next to the step where the torch was placed, and then he climbed the stairs, and at the end of the staircase, he felt a raised stone on the last step and pressed it, and a stone slab above his head opened, and the light shone down.

Li Kuang squinted his eyes to get used to the sudden bright light, and then he rushed out and reached the outside.

As soon as he landed, he scanned his surroundings tensely, ready to deal with the unexpected.

"Li Kuang is worthy of Li Kuang, and he is still so alert. No wonder he could lurk under Mo Wenxuan's nose for so many years. ”

An abrupt voice sounded behind Li Kuang, but the words inside were a bit earth-shattering.

However, when Li Kuang heard this voice, he let down his guard and showed a smile.

"Big brother, I didn't expect you to come this time. ”

Li Kuang turned around and looked at the person behind him happily.

I saw that the person who came was an old man dressed as a rich man with gray hair, with a rich face and a smiling face, which made people feel friendly at first sight, but the light that flashed in his eyes from time to time told us that this old man was not simple.

Compared with Li Kuang's happiness, the old man was also excited. I saw him step forward and pull Li Kuang's hand, and asked with a little emotion.

"Second brother, since the hurried side of the front line seven years ago, how are you doing?"

It's okay that the old man didn't ask, but as soon as the old man asked, Li Kuang's face suddenly turned ugly.

As soon as the old man saw Li Kuang's expression, he knew that Li Kuang was in trouble.

Under his repeated questioning, Li Kuang explained the recent situation of the Li Mansion to the old man one by one.

"How can this be reasonable, this little Mu family is really bold, if it weren't for you and my brother who are burdened with heavy responsibilities, my brother and I will definitely bring someone to calm his Mu family. ”

Li Kuang looked at his eldest brother's excited expression, and immediately spoke of comfort, but he knew that his eldest brother's temper was really a character who could do what he said, and if he didn't quickly dispel his thoughts, he would dare to take action when he turned around.

"Alright, big brother. Serious matters. We have been planning for 30 years, and seeing that success is imminent, don't cause trouble for the Mu family. The Lord sent you this time, but you agreed to my proposal?"

When Li Kuang's eldest brother heard Li Kuang's consolation, he naturally knew the priorities, and couldn't help but correct his attitude and said, "Well, Li Kuang listens to the order." The Lord has commanded you to preside over the affairs of Mohai, and you have the right to do things cheaply. There are many rewards after the deed, but if you fail, you don't have to go back to see him. The second brother has heard clearly. ”

"Subordinate Li Kuangzun's order. ”

"Second brother, since this order has been conveyed, then this time brother, I will also obey your order. Haven't you been financially tight recently, it just so happens that my brother is playing the banner of a businessman this time, and he happens to do business with your Li family to solve your urgent needs. ”

When Li Kuang heard his brother's fake words, he couldn't help frowning, and asked a little worriedly: "Big brother, isn't this okay?"

"It's okay, I have enough money this time. Spend it casually. And big brother, I'm really here to do business, you don't understand the matter of making money, you are responsible for fighting and killing, make money, and leave it to me as big brother. You don't have to worry about money anymore. ”