Although the drawings of the provincial annex have not yet been drawn, some preparations can be prepared in the early stage, such as masonry, wood and other things can be purchased, after all, no matter what kind of courtyard is built, these things must be used, so it is right to prepare in advance.

However, the Jia family is far behind in preparing to buy materials to build a house, and other families who are ready to build a provincial courtyard to pick up the imperial concubine in the palace come back. The reason why the Jia family, who love to be top-notch and have a good face, is one step slower than others' families, is not that they don't want to be ahead of other people's families, but that there are only a few thousand taels of silver in the public account today, which is not enough to buy a fraction of bricks, tiles, wood and stone.

There was no money in the public account, so Mrs. Wang discussed with Sister Feng and prepared to sell some of the properties in the house, and the money obtained could be used to build a provincial hospital.

Sister Feng, who was sitting under Mrs. Wang, hesitated, not to mention that if most of these industries are divided into big houses in the future, even if they are sold now to build a garden, they will be poured into everything, and there will be no industry in the house, and the family will go to drink the northwest wind in the future?

You must know that the house originally had more out and less in, and the income was not as good as before, and most of the rules in the family were still according to the old rules. After she passed the door and helped the housekeeper director, in order to show her ability, she wantonly cleaned up the domestic servants, and came up with a lot of thrifty ways to save some of her daily expenses, and under the guidance of Mrs. Wang, she lent money outside, saving money for herself on the one hand, and subsidizing the house on the other, which was barely supported. If this son sells these properties, there will be so much less income in the house at once, even if Sister Feng has three more heads and six arms, she will not be able to support it.

Seeing Sister Feng's hesitation, Mrs. Wang still didn't know what she was thinking. smiled: "Feng girl, don't worry. Think about it, judging from the Jin Feng of the concubines of this dynasty, how many concubines can be named concubines by the emperor like Niangniang all of a sudden?

According to the news inquired by Zhen'er, it was said that the four concubines were already full, but the emperor didn't want to wronged the mother, so he refused to be a little lower, and insisted on making her a concubine. This shows that the emperor likes Niangniang very much, as long as the emperor likes Niangniang, he is still worried that there is no money at home? There are a lot of door-to-door money, but I'm afraid you won't be able to count them in the future. ……”

What Mrs. Wang meant, Sister Feng understood. Suppressing people with power to make money, she hasn't done this kind of thing. Not long ago, she sat down and enjoyed three thousand taels of silver under the guidance of her sister-in-law in Mantou Nunnery. If Yuan Chun is favored, don't say that he is a concubine, even if he is a nobleman or a concubine, it is still very easy for the family to get money. It's not that Sister Feng doesn't want to get wet, but what makes her hesitate is, is Yuanchun really favored? Can you help the family get back the money for building a yard? You know, this is not 18,000 taels, but hundreds of thousands of taels.

Seeing that Sister Feng still refused to let go, Mrs. Wang said with a smug face: "The previous emperor didn't have a harem, but the matter of this provincial family has never been mentioned. And this son Niangniang has just been crowned a concubine, and the emperor ordered the establishment of a provincial pro-hospital, which is really a rare grace from heaven. The emperor gave Niangniang such a great honor, as Niangniang's mother's family, we naturally act to add glory to Niangniang's face, but we can't let Niangniang finally come back once but make people laugh! ”

As for why Yuan Chun suddenly got the holy favor, Mrs. Wang didn't care at all, but put on a posture that this should be and taken for granted. And the rest of the Jia family also thinks so. Even in the mouth of the prince's wife, the emperor's decree to save relatives is simply for Yuan Chun, and the other concubines are just incidental.

Although Sister Feng is illiterate, she has watched a lot of dramas, and she feels that Mrs. Wang's words are a bit of a gold paste on Yuan Chun's face. You must know that even if the three thousand favored Yang Guifei in "The Palace of Eternal Life" are in one body, then Emperor Tang Ming still has a Concubine Mei, and he even once sent that Yang Guifei back to her parents' house for Concubine Mei.

Seeing that Sister Feng still didn't say she agreed, Mrs. Wang was anxious, thinking that Sister Feng was seeking benefits for their big house, so she refused to sell the property in the house.

The reason why she thinks this way is actually not wrong. There is actually a contradiction between the big house and the second room, it stands to reason that as the daughter-in-law of the big house, Sister Feng should be close to the big house, but she did the opposite and made friends with the second room. This is because in addition to Mrs. Wang being Sister Feng's aunt, it is also because Sister Feng doesn't look down on Mrs. Xing's childish behavior, and Sister Feng lives close to Mrs. Wang, and they both are housekeepers.

Under the deliberate maintenance of Mrs. Wang, the husband and wife Jia Lian and Sister Feng, as the people of the big house, have close contacts with the second room, thus covering up the differences of interest between the big house and the second room.

"Sure enough, when something happened, I saw the real chapter, and Sister Feng began to consider the problem from the perspective of their big house." Mrs. Wang secretly scolded Sister Feng in her heart, feeling that she was so good to Jia Lian and Sister Feng, but she didn't show it at all, and said with a smile: "Feng girl, don't worry, I will only temporarily take out these properties, and wait for Lian'er to come back, and then redeem them, it's just a bad thing." After all, Niangniang's major affairs are important and cannot be delayed. ”

Hearing Mrs. Wang say that Jia Lian would redeem the property when she came back, Sister Feng's eyes flashed, thinking of what Jia Lian said before she went to Yangzhou, she didn't have the slightest doubt that Jia Lian could get the Lin family's property in her hands, and like Mrs. Wang, she smiled and said: "Madam, it's not that I don't agree, it's really that I'm afraid that the old lady will ask, I don't know how to answer, and I see that I have to prepare the gifts to the prefectures, which is another big expense." What is the situation in the house now, you also know that there are so many industries missing this time, and this income is even less, if I don't see the money back or the property can't be redeemed, I'm afraid that in a few days, I won't even be able to send the monthly money in the house. ”

Mrs. Wang took care of this matter in a rare way, "Don't worry, old lady, I'll go and say." As for these properties, didn't I say it, it was not to sell it, but to temporarily put it out, turn it around, and when Lian'er took the money, he redeemed it. I can tell which is more important, although I want to make a face for my mother, but we also have to live. ”

Since Sister Feng agreed, Mrs. Wang immediately sent her henchmen to start dealing with the property in the house, and then took the money to buy bricks and tiles and other materials to build the provincial relatives' courtyard and came back.

After Sister Feng resigned from Mrs. Wang, she returned to her house.

Ping'er saw her frowning, and while bringing tea, she asked with concern: "Grandma, the eldest girl is concubine, it's the time to be happy, why are you still sad?" ”

With a sigh, Sister Feng told Ping'er the matter as it was, and then asked, "Ping'er, do you think I should agree to this?" ”

From the bottom of her heart, Ping'er has always hoped that Sister Feng can consider the problem from the perspective of the big house, but unfortunately, Jia Yu and Mrs. Xing on the big room side did not raise their anger, and Mrs. Wang deliberately enveloped her, so she could only watch Sister Feng gradually get closer to the second room. It's just that Sister Feng is another person who doesn't listen to persuasion, before she is not frustrated and suffers a big loss, the words in Ping'er's stomach that hope that Sister Feng and the second room will keep a distance can't be said.

Don't look at Sister Feng asking her like this at this moment, but Ping'er knows that if she says that Sister Feng shouldn't agree, Sister Feng will definitely find a lot of reasons why she has to agree and tell her.

Therefore, Ping'er smiled and said, "If you want me to say, grandma has her own reasons whether she agrees or not." I'm just worried that if the second master doesn't bring back the money, those properties can't be redeemed for the time being; And even if the provincial family courtyard to welcome the eldest girl back is built, it will take another year when the eldest girl comes back. During this period, the expenses in the house, if you only refer to the output of those few imperial villages, it is not good. ”

"yes." Sister Feng nodded and said thoughtfully, "In this case, it's better not to agree." But if you don't say yes, you can't do it. Such a big thing that adds glory to the family has to be done. He sighed and said, "I hope your second master won't be so useless and let me down." ”

Jia Lian, who was repeatedly mentioned by Mrs. Wang, Sister Feng and Ping'er, was rushing to the capital with several boats loaded with "Tuyi" such as silk and satin from the south of the Yangtze River.

Originally, Jia Lian wanted to go back to Beijing with the Lin family to guard Lin Ruhai's hundred days of filial piety. After all, when he sent Daiyu back, Jia's mother spoke, if Lin Ruhai had a chance, let him bring Daiyu back.

But after Jia Lian ate a lot of the Lin family's property that the gentry and the family coveted for a long time on the Gusu side, he couldn't stay in Gusu. It's not that he doesn't want to stay, it's that the situation forces him to leave quickly. The strong dragon does not suppress the head snake, those who can survive in the anointed land of Gusu, and those who are officials, have a deep background, and a declining Rongguo Mansion cannot suppress the power they have united.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Jia Lian thought, anyway, the Lin family would enter Beijing after guarding the hundred days of filial piety, and then take Daiyu to the mansion, so he decided not to wait for Lin Jin and them, he went back first.

When looking for Lin Jin to say goodbye, he took out a post from his body and handed it to him, saying: "Cousin, this is a post in the house, you put it away, if you encounter any difficulties, show the post, maybe you can help a little." Jia Lian already knows that the post of the Guogong Mansion is not a panacea, but no matter what, it still has a certain deterrent effect.

Lin Jin didn't shirk and took it. Rushing to Jia Lian's post, she decided to let him earn a little more: "Second cousin, when you return home, don't worry about rushing home." When stopping on the road, it is better to buy some special products from all over the world, anyway, the official ship does not need to be taxed, and after it is transported back to Beijing, it can be sold, and it can also make a small fortune, isn't it right? ”

Jia Lian's heart was racing, clapping his hands and applauding! Therefore, when he went back this time, in addition to the ship he was on, a large ship with a single load, he was followed by five ships, all of which were full. If it weren't for Lin Jin who had greeted the Cao Gang in advance, he would not have been able to return to Beijing safely with his appearance.