"It's also called a small business? If it's a small business. Then most of us in Yancheng don't have to live. Liu Wenchang sat in a chair and muttered to himself after listening to his subordinates' reports. Although he was complaining, the bright smile on his face betrayed the joy in his heart. After putting the number of documents on the table every month, he asked his subordinates, "Have you counted it, and under this situation, how much profit will the family make every month?" ”

Liu Qiang, the head of the Economic Hall, is now in his forties. I have been in charge of the Economic Hall for nearly ten years, and I have never been so happy as in the past two days. He barely closed his eyes last night. The abacus snapped. But he was willing, and every time he plucked it, he could expect to get more silver every month. There is no sound in this world more beautiful than pulling an abacus. Although he was thinking about things in his heart, he was not slow in his mouth, and said excitedly to Liu Wenchang, "Patriarch, my subordinates have already calculated, starting from half a year later, there will be a profit of 20,000 taels of silver in the clan every month. And that's not even the main thing. The main one is the monopoly of Blue Grass. It can increase the popularity of other shops in our Liu family. Other businesses can increase profits by at least 20%. ”

Liu Qiang said as he began to dance, "Two percent! I haven't finished figuring out how much I can earn, but at least it won't be less than 50,000 taels. ”

After speaking, he began to mumble to himself, but others didn't hear what he was saying, but it sounded as if he was talking about some numbers.

Liu Wenchang couldn't laugh or cry, this Liu Qiang's old mistake was made again. Knowing that his mind was immersed in the accounts again, I was afraid that this conversation would end here. I had to wave my hand and say to the guard next to me, "Send Manager Liu back to rest." ”

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In the Dawn Courtyard, Liu Wenyu sat on the top with a complicated face. Liu Qingfeng's face was pale, and his eyes were blank. He has not yet recovered from the blow. Qingshuang's bright little face was a little dazed at this time, and she didn't know what she was thinking. Aunt Chen looked at the pair of children worriedly, fidgeting.

On weekdays, there was constant laughter and laughter, and the Dawn Courtyard was particularly quiet at this time, and the little maids also retreated outside the main house. Only four people remained silent.

After half a ring, Aunt Chen seemed to think of something sad, tears flowed silently, and her delicate face added a bit of charm to it. looked at Liu Wenyu, his voice was low and soft, "Wenyu, I never wanted to be a flat wife. ”

When Liu Wenyu heard this, her expression suddenly became excited, and she just wanted to explain something. "I ......" but didn't know what to say.

Aunt Chen said as her eyes drifted into the distance, as if she was reminiscing, "Ever since I knew your identity. I knew it wasn't possible. So for more than ten years. I let go of my dignity as the concubine of the Yao family. All day long in front of the lady, he bowed down. For the sake of the two children, low-key and forbearance. If you hadn't brought it up again this time, and with such a firm attitude, I wouldn't have agreed. But now ......"

"Mother......" Qingfeng and Qingshuang looked at Aunt Chen sadly.

Aunt Chen's tears were like springs, she couldn't cry, she stepped forward and hugged the two children, like pear blossoms beating in the rain, "I don't care, but this is the first time that the two children have their own ideas and want to do something." But the effort is like the end. ”

Liu Wenyu looked at Aunt Chen's appearance, and her heart ached like a knife. remembered the woman who was radiant and smiling brightly, and after marrying into the Liu family, she just stayed in her yard quietly every day. There is no longer the same bright smile as it used to be. Despite this, he still looks at himself with a gentle smile and waits for himself. There is no complaint about giving birth to children for yourself. Now because of the disappointment again, I have brought two children with me.

But what can you do? Liu Wenyu couldn't help but be a little confused.

Aunt Chen looked at Liu Wenyu's appearance with indescribable disappointment. "Don't talk about it again. The fifth lady has brought so much benefit to the clan, they will definitely not offend her because of one of my concubines. What's more, Chang'an and Changning have such good qualifications. He is also willing to practice Xuanqi diligently. At a young age, they have already had good cultivation. Maybe the future of the Liu family will depend on them. It is impossible for the clan to carry a wife in one of our three rooms. ”

"Mother, then let's just forget it?" Liu Qingfeng frowned and said unwillingly.

Qingshuang also pursed her lips with an unwilling look.

Aunt Chen smiled miserably, "If my mother didn't say it before, she still had some hope. Now my mother has seen through it. The clan saw that the Yao family still had some use value before. Therefore, I ignored your plan, and did not directly reject your father's opinion when it came to your father's proposal to promote me to a flat wife. But if the mother guessed correctly, the clan didn't intend to agree from the beginning. It's just that I plan to drag it out, and after the eight great families come up with a common opinion, I will directly reject it. ”

"How can this be? Aren't they afraid that their uncle won't help them when the time comes? Qingshuang asked incredulously.

Liu Wenyu obviously did the same thing about this matter. Just sitting guiltily in a chair and drinking tea. I think today's tea is particularly bitter.

There are also doubts between the mothers. But judging from the situation during this time. Although there are more or less grudges between the eight great families, it is impossible for a major conflict to occur. The eight great families have the same attitude towards the homeless, and they have also reached a consensus on the disposition of the Yun family and the eldest prince. Maybe they're letting the situation stay as it is. Is there actually a purpose? Aunt Chen fell into deep thought while analyzing.

Liu Wenyu sighed deeply and said with a wry smile, "I only got the news in the past two days." It can be seen that the big brother blocked my news before. The eight great families are still in a group, with the same goal. The current situation is only maintained in order to lure the snake out of its hole and defeat it in one fell swoop. I already sent a message to Brother Yao Xian yesterday. I just don't know if the time will come up. ”

"What's going on?" Aunt Chen could imagine what would be the outcome of what would happen to the Yao family. Just now, although I was still speculating whether the Eight Great Families had other purposes. But before today, the situation was good. It's only been a day or two, and it's like falling from the clouds. The gap is so big that it's hard to accept.

"So, we still have to go back to the old days? In order not to let us be on the cusp, Daddy has to deliberately pamper Mrs. and Aunt Zhu, and Mother has to stay quietly in her yard every day and can't take a wrong step. We can only watch Chang'an and Changning receive better treatment and be better cultivated, and watch them go farther and farther, leaving us far behind, and disdainful of us? Qingfeng couldn't accept it, and his face was full of confusion, "I don't want to live like this anymore." I received the same education as the Bai family at Uncle Bai's house. In order to be able to get ahead and surpass Chang'an. But why is this happening? ”

The two lines of tears on the frosty little face are particularly conspicuous. "If you haven't had it, you don't feel like it's anything. But I have dreamed that sometimes I even feel that everything is so close to me. It feels like you can reach it with just a stretch of your hand. I didn't expect to get it after reaching out. Instead, lose more. ”

"I'm sorry, it's all Daddy's fault." Liu Wenyu walked over and hugged the three of them, mother and son. Feelings of guilt, self-blame and other emotions are getting stronger and stronger, and I secretly regret in my heart if I didn't give them hope in the first place. Like Qingwu, wouldn't they be so miserable?

Aunt Chen and Frost sobbed sadly, venting their inner pain. Qingfeng showed a little hesitation, struggle, and a resolute look.

It was a sleepless night for many.