Chapter 57 Husband and Son-in-law

Author: Raising cats every year

Chapter 57 Husband and Son-in-law

The main source of income of the Qinyang Marquis Mansion is the fief of the Qinyang Marquis, and the other is the Princess Yongning.

Qinyang Hou had many fiefs, all of which were economically developed regions. However, after Taizu founded the country, in order to fill the treasury, taxes were added in various places, especially economically developed areas, and no more were left to the Marquis' Mansion. In addition, since Emperor Yong ascended the throne, he had light taxes and levies, and the standards were relaxed to the fifteenth tax one, and the income that could actually reach Qinyang Hou was almost small. The Qinyang Hou Mansion was able to maintain its superficial glory in recent years, thanks to Princess Yongning's dowry.

But Princess Yongning had a biological daughter, and her fief was given to Shu Yao, and Qinyang Hou Mansion only took over some shops. This was because Shu Yao was very determined and had never been to those shops, so she gave Pan a chance to change the pawn shop inside and outside, and most of the income was taken to the Hou Mansion.

Pan received a lot of income from the shop, and with the rewards from the palace during festivals, the Qinyang Marquis Mansion had a slight surplus, so it would not be so ugly. Occasionally, it was more affordable and could buy some valuables.

However, during this period, Qin Yanghou often attended banquets and spent all the money that Pan had saved. Not only that, Qin Yanghou actually had to hold a banquet in the Hou Mansion. Li Qingchu calculated that if the money for the banquet was spent, the gifts sent by others had to be given away. Once they came and went, the Hou Mansion would spend more.

Li Qingchu grinded her teeth. No wonder Pan smiled with mockery when she handed the account book to her. It turned out that she had expected it. The shops were all from Pan, so she naturally couldn't go directly to the shop to ask for money like Pan. She was digging a hole for her to jump.

This old woman has been in the Qinyang Marquis’ Mansion for half her life and has never grasped the Qinyang Marquis’ heart. She has a good ability to rub people.

However, she was young and beautiful, so she would not worry about everything like Pan. There was no way to return the account book to Pan first. Anyway, she had time to spend with Pan.

Qin Yanghou returned home at night and walked into Yuechuyuan drunk. He was proud of his officialdom recently and was praised so well that he had long forgotten the previous conflict with Shu Yao and Emperor Yong, and he became more and more fond of Li Qingchu.

This transformation started when Li Qingchu entered the mansion. Although he sent away the unlucky Li Mingji, Li Qingchu was his lucky star and brought him a lot of good luck.

After some warmth, Qin Yanghou hugged Li Qingchu, remembered something, and said, "My grandmad, next month is Your Majesty's birthday. Now you are in charge of the account. Think carefully about what birthday gifts can you prepare for Your Majesty."

This was a critical opportunity for him to please Emperor Yong. If the birthday ceremony made Emperor Yong happy, he would not only be able to resolve his past grudges with Emperor Yong, but perhaps he could also be promoted to the title.

Emperor Yong recently cut off many officials in the court, which was the time to hire people. Qin Yang Hou claimed to be talented, and as long as Emperor Yong was willing to be an official, he would definitely do something.

Qin Yanghou was building his grand blueprint in his heart, but Li Qingchu in his arms was slightly stiff. She leaned against Qin Yanghou's chest and said coquettishly: "Mr. Marquis, I have just started to read the account book, don't worry."

Prepare a birthday ceremony? How can the Marquis’ Mansion have free money to buy a birthday ceremony for His Majesty! What should I do?

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The rain has sunny for a long time, and after the Double Ninth Festival, the chrysanthemums bloom one after another. Qinyang Hou Mansion drove the east wind to appreciate the chrysanthemums this time and set up a banquet in the mansion.

Shu Yao was also very surprised to receive an invitation from the Qin Yang Hou Mansion. She thought that after such a fuss last time, Qin Yang Hou had no shame to interact with her. Unexpectedly, Qin Yang Hou and Pan were so calm and wanted to invite her back again.

Shu Yao decided to join in the fun.

When he took a sedan chair to Qinyang Hou Mansion, he looked at the carriages and the lady in the brocade clothes and gorgeous clothes, Shu Yao couldn't help but smack her tongue: "Why are there so many people here?"

When did her terrible father have such great influence?

Princess Jiayi, who came with her, looked Shu Yao up and down, lowered her voice, and said meaningfully: "Shu Yao, guess what are these young men here to appreciate?"

The Xie family lost power, and the aristocratic families knew that he and the little princess were no longer possible. His Majesty did not trust the Xie family, so how could he be willing to marry his favorite niece to Xie Yanzhou?

In this way, the little princess who has already reached the age of fertility but has not yet been married has become a hot marriage partner. Who wouldn't want to marry the recognized number one beauty in the capital and be your majesty's son-in-law?

The conversation between the two little ladies did not escape Li Mingji's ears. Li Mingji narrowed his eyes lightly and swept over the young noble children present without a trace.

As Princess Jiayi said, many noble children were peeking at Shu Yao. Some of them were bolder and even took the initiative to talk to Shu Yao, "I haven't seen each other for a few days, and the princess is much more beautiful. When will the princess go to the hunting grounds in the suburbs of Beijing again if she has time?"

Li Mingji thought. The little princess has been busy painting birthday gifts for Emperor Yong recently, so how could she go to a hunting ground when she has time?

Sure enough, Shu Yao refused without hesitation: "I haven't had time recently."

The nobles' children were reluctant to leave: "Will there be no more time? The capital city will open at the end of the year, and there will be many beautiful and interesting gadgets to be sent to my house, parrots, raccoon slaves, ferrets, foxes, and princesses, if they like it, come and choose them directly."

Shu Yao's eyes lit up: "I will think about it."

It's just some animals, so what's the need to see? These playboys have too many tricks, and I don't know how many young ladies have been pleased by these methods.

Li Mingji snorted coldly in his heart, but after the noble child left, he smiled slightly at Shu Yao and said quietly: "Princess, I heard that there are also rare beasts in the Flower Moon Tower in Chunjiang. If the princess is interested, she can go and take a look."

Princess Jiayi was suspicious: "Isn't it possible? I have bought something in Chunjiang Huayuelou for several years, and I have never heard of them selling this."

If you don’t sell it now, you will naturally have it when the little princess needs it.

Shu Yao and Li Mingji stood aside: "It must be that you don't know enough."

She knew very well that Li Mingji is now the commander of the Imperial City Commander. What news is there in the capital that he doesn't know?

Princess Jiayi was so angry that she was Shu Yao's cousin. How could Shu Yao speak for this broken guard?

It's really lustful and superficial!

Shu Yao took a walk around the Qinyang Hou Mansion and hadn't come for a long time. Now he is visiting as a guest, which is a very strange experience. At this banquet, Qinyang Hou really spent a lot of money. Not only did he invite a lot of noble children, Shu Yao also saw the prince.

"I went out of the palace to do business today. I heard that the Qin Yanghou was holding a banquet in the mansion, and I came over to take a look," the prince smiled, "I didn't expect that Yaoyao's cousin and Ayuan were also in the Qin Yanghou's mansion."

He saw that the jade rabbit golden hairpin was still inserted between Shu Yao's hair.

Does she like that hairpin so much? But she has never worn the Mid-Autumn Festival gift he gave her.
Chapter completed!