Jingyang Wang's family, Zhongzheng Hall.

Wang Tianyang sat in the middle, listening to the reports of the following masters, while holding a teacup and sipping lightly.

Next to him, Fang Xiaomu was holding a pen and paper, patiently taking notes, looking up from time to time, and glancing meaningfully at the person in charge who was speaking.

“...... After deducting regular expenses and cost losses, the bank made a total profit of 24,000 taels last month. Hao Daren, the head of the pawnshop of Qianzhuang with a chubby face, analyzed the Qianzhuang's surplus last month in detail, and finished the report.

"Yes, the profit of the money bank has increased by more than 10% month-on-month. Wang Tianyang said slowly with a natural expression, "Over the years, Daren, you have been working hard for the affairs of Qianzhuang, and you have made great contributions. ”

"The lord is in love, and his subordinates don't dare to take credit. Hao Daren said humbly.

"However, last month, there were 16 wrong accounts in the money bank and 21 complaints from the gold households, what happened?" Wang Tianyang's face condensed slightly, and he continued to ask.

"Master, this ......" Hao Daren heard this, and didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

"Xiaomu, you come. Wang Tianyang turned his head to look at Fang Xiaomu next to him.

"Xiao Mu secretly visited the major money houses of the Jingyang Wang family, and one of them is particularly eye-catching, although the account office of my Jingyang Wang family has a considerable income, the workload is extremely large. The reason is that Hao Zhangshi dismissed half of the accounts of the bank, resulting in the remaining accounts having to do twice the original work, and in the long run, it is inevitable that there will be complaints. Fang Xiaomu said cautiously.

"Hao Daren, in order to increase profits, you can understand your mood of wanting to open up sources and reduce expenditure. Wang Tianyang did not blame, "However, this approach is not to streamline the government, but to kill the chicken and take the eggs, and in the long run, it will be difficult to sustain it at home and abroad." ”

"Master, my subordinates know their mistakes, and they will definitely be readjusted this month. Hao Daren gratefully reassured, and then returned to his seat.

"What about the gold and jade porcelain?" Wang Tianyang then asked, "Is there any movement in the batch of gold and jade ornaments that have been hoarded in the warehouse for five years?"

"Master, although this batch of gold and jade jewelry is expensive and luxurious, the pattern style is contrary to the current popularity, and the price is high, and basically no one cares. Wu Yong, the head of the golden jade porcelain, stood up a little at a loss.

"Xiaomu, what do you have in mind?" Wang Tianyang was interested

He asked Fang Xiaomu.

"I don't have an idea, but recently, the Huan family wants to open a gold and jade shop on South Street, and I heard that they are looking for the Changlong Chamber of Commerce and want to buy a batch of treasures from the town store. Fang Xiaomu blinked his eyes and said.

"Wu Yong, do you hear that?" Wang Tianyang raised his eyes and said in a middle voice.

"My subordinates understand!" Wu Yong hurriedly said and sat down with a happy face.

"What is the price of rice?" Wang Tianyang took a sip of tea and looked at Wei Ying, the head of salt tea and rice.

"Under the vigorous restraint of my Jingyang royal family, the Jingyang realm has always maintained the price level of five coins of doumi. Wei Ying said confidently.

"It's done very well, and the price of rice is not rising, which is the attitude of my Jingyang Wang family. Wang Tianyang rarely praised.

"In the midsummer of this year, flash floods broke out in Fukou Town and Hanyang Town, and the waterlogging was serious, resulting in no harvest in many areas. Fang Xiaomu proposed sympathetically, "It is suggested that these two towns can make an appropriate amount of flood subsidies while the price of rice does not rise." ”

"Xiaomu's suggestion is to benefit the people, and my Jingyang Wang family is willing and capable of setting an example. Wang Tianyang thought for a moment and said decisively.

"Okay, my subordinates will do it today. Wei Ying glanced at Fang Xiaomu with some surprise, and said with a smile on her face.

......

It was not until the afternoon that a few directors walked out of the Zhongzheng Hall with a fine sweat.

At this time, the sixth lady walked in, and several maidservants behind her were holding trays and spoons in their hands.

"Master, Xiaomu, you've been busy for most of the day, are you tired?" the sixth lady said kindly, "I asked the kitchen to cook a little sand cucumber white fungus porridge, you can taste it and moisten your stomach." ”

"Xiaotang, thank you for bothering you. A trace of gratitude flashed in Wang Tianyang's eyes.

"What did the master say, this is what Xiaotang should do. The Sixth Lady said with a sweet smile.

Wang Tianyang ate a few bites of sweet porridge, turned his head to look at Fang Xiaomu who was drinking porridge, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Xiaomu, are you almost seventeen?" Wang Tianyang asked thoughtfully.

"Hmm. Fang Xiaomu replied softly.

"It's been more than five years since Li'er brought you back from Nanjing City. "Wang Tianyang

While lamenting the passage of time, he eagerly cared, "How do you feel about staying in Jingyang Wang's house?"

"Xiao Mu was fortunate to be rescued by his brother and came to Jingyang Wang's house, Uncle Tianyang, Sixth Lady, Sister Ruobing, you are all very good to me, like family. Fang Xiaomu sincerely recalled.

"In that case, Xiao Mu, don't think you're an outsider, just join in, and become a family with us, what do you think?" Wang Tianyang was in a comfortable mood and couldn't help but propose.

"This ...... Naturally, it's a good ......" Fang Xiaomu's face was slightly red.

"Haha, you and Li'er are lifelong friendships, and you and Bing'er are also sisters. Wang Tianyang was in a happy mood when he heard Fang Xiaomu's answer, and said with a laugh, "Uncle wants to recognize you as a righteous daughter, so that in the future, you and Li'er Bing'er will be brothers and sisters, and they are all ......relatives."

"Ah......" Fang Xiaomu seemed to be frightened, the bowl and spoon in his hand shook, and rolled under the table with the sweet porridge.

Seeing this, the servant girl who was waiting behind her hurried over to clean up.

"Uncle Tianyang, Xiaomu is just an orphan, and he never dares to hope to become Uncle Tianyang's righteous daughter, and he asks Uncle Tianyang to take back his life, don't mention it again. Fang Xiaomu's words were earnest, a panic flashed on his face, his smart eyes turned, and he hurriedly got up and said, "Uncle Tianyang, Sixth Lady, I'm done eating, I'll go to the Qin Pavilion to find Sister Ruobing." ”

As he spoke, Fang Xiaomu slipped away and went out as if he were running away.

Wang Tianyang looked embarrassed.

"How can I say that Wang Tianyang is also a figure with a head and a face, don't you suffer a loss if you recognize her as a righteous daughter?" Wang Tianyang looked at the sixth lady in confusion, "Look at her, she is so scared that she can't even hold the bowl, am I so terrible?"

"Giggle...... "The sixth lady covered her mouth and chuckled, looking at Wang Tianyang with a pair of beautiful eyes, "Don't say it's me, even Bing'er can see that Xiaomu doesn't want to be your righteous daughter at all." ”

"This ......" Wang Tianyang was even more puzzled, "Is it so bad to be my righteous daughter?"

"You, you're just a blind eye, thinking about other big things all day long, and you always lack a string when it comes to love. The sixth lady couldn't laugh or cry, "You still don't understand?" ”

"Oh......" Wang Tianyang suddenly understood, and said embarrassedly, "I was reckless, and I didn't even think of this." ”