Chapter 298: Old Friend

The well in each home is usually located next to the kitchen and in the backyard.

man jumps into well

Eleven Niang stared at Lu Yonggui: Manager Niu’s nephew jumped into the well

Although Lu Yonggui is not often in the house, he always pays attention to the affairs of the house. When he saw Hu Huo at Ciyuan Temple that day, he knew that the matter might not be hidden. When he returned to the house, he heard his brother bragging in front of him, saying that Mrs.

What if he was summoned? He was still dreaming there, saying that his fortune had turned around, and he might rise to the top like Yang Huizu. He then thought of the third master and his family leaving happily, and the eleventh mother took over Hou Hou without any resistance or trouble.

He knew that the fourth lady was not a simple person. Not to mention that he was in charge of the property left by Yuan Niang. That was a lot of money. Although she readily handed over the management power to Luo Yuanniang at the beginning.

Zhenxing, but who knows what she is thinking in her heart?

He didn't know much about the person in front of him, and he had no way to judge what she knew.

Even if she wanted to escape, she still had to settle the past with the person in front of her. The manager of the wealthy family who made her happy wanted to set up his own business. It was impossible without the support of his old employer. It was even more difficult to do so if he offended his old employer.

If the other person is a pebble and I am just an egg, no, maybe not even an egg, just a quail egg.

Lu Yonggui didn't dare to gamble. He didn't dare to gamble on his own future or his brother's future.

Therefore, he chose to narrate the facts calmly: if a person is fished out of a well, he naturally jumps into the well.

Eleven Niang's heart trembled secretly.

The matter was more complicated than she imagined. But it strengthened her determination to find out Lu Yonggui's position.

She asked Lu Yonggui calmly what happened to the Hangzhou store's accounts.

Then he saw Lu Yonggui's hanging hand squeezed, and then slowly let go.

It was said that a sum of money was missing. Because the person who handled it was Brother Da Mao, Manager Niu took the blame and resigned.

Was it before Da Mao died or after Da Mao died?

Lu Yonggui looked up at Eleven Niang.

The money disappeared. Was it before Damao's death or after his death?

after death

What a coincidence.

First, the unmarried wife was killed by the big boss, then Damao jumped into the well, and the boss Niu resigned.

She remembered that when she first arrived at the Luo family, all three members of the Luo family stayed in Yuhang to observe mourning. Although the second wife and the third wife complained about some of the eldest wife's actions, when the eldest wife arrived, Mrs. Luo was paralyzed in bed and could not preside over it.

She was married into the family when she was married, and she became a householder within two years of her marriage; secondly, Mrs. Luo was ill for seven or eight years, during which time the eldest wife stayed at the bedside to wait for her illness, and when Mrs. Luo went there, the three of them

The sons are all in office and were given to me by the eldest wife. Not to mention the two sisters-in-law, even the second and third masters have to respect the eldest sister-in-law.

Now listening to what Manager Lu said, this must involve the replacement of the old and new forces in the Luo family.

Then Wu Xiao's family took over the errands of Manager Niu.

Rather than being obedient, Lu Yonggui knew that Eleven Niang had completely understood what he had not said. A trace of fear flashed in his eyes.

This Mrs. Yongpinghou has not yet had her haircut this year.

He simply said: First, a steward who had served the deceased old man had been in charge for some days, but the management was not good, and then a steward who had served the old man was replaced. Several errands were also failed. The eldest wife

I recommended Xu Deping to the old lady. Unexpectedly, he fell off his horse and died before he took over. The old lady called Manager Niu and asked him to help recommend one. Manager Niu recommended Manager Wu. After Manager Wu took over, he

There were some small mistakes at the beginning, but fortunately there was no ambiguity on major matters. The old lady decided to appoint Mr. Wu. In addition, Mr. Wu used money like water when he was in office, and Mr. Wu could always balance the accounts. Mr. Wu was in charge of this matter.

The position is considered secure.

Eleven Niang thought that when she came to Yanjing from Yuhang, Wu Xiao's family asked her to send food to Lu Yonggui.

Manager Lu and Wu Xiaoquan have a good relationship, she asked politely.

Although General Manager Wu was the eldest wife’s roommate, the eldest wife’s favorite was Xu Deping, the head of the family, whose mother Xu died young. Lu Yonggui said that when General Manager Wu first came to the Luo family, he learned to settle accounts from his father. Although he did not have a teacher

Although they were called disciples, they were actually masters and disciples. Therefore, they were very close to us two brothers. Later, we two brothers were able to follow our aunt to the Yongping Marquis Mansion, thanks to the recommendation of Wu Xiaoquan by Manager Niu.

That's why the second aunt said that the Lu brothers came to the Yongping Marquis Mansion all because of Manager Niu.

Eleven Niang said: "Does Wu Xiaoquan know that the two aunts came to Yanjing to find Manager Lu?"

Lu Yonggui said: I don’t know, little one.

The answer was crisp and clear.

There are usually two situations where people will use such a tone. One is to hide something, and the other is to feel calm and fearless.

Lu Yonggui, which one is it?

Eleven Niang smiled slightly and said: "The two aunts have settled in Ciyuan Temple. Manager Lu thinks it's good to come."

Lu Yonggui lowered his head: Compared with other temples, the abbot of Ciyuan Temple, Mrs. Jining, has some real talents. I also hope that the two aunts will have a place to settle down in their later years.

In other words, it was because of Manager Lu's efforts that the two aunts were accepted by Jining.

I heard that the two aunts donated five thousand taels of sesame oil money to Ciyuan Temple. Does Mr. Lu know about this?

Lu Yonggui raised his head, his face full of astonishment.

There was a hint of disdain in Eleven Niang's eyes.

Without money to knock on the door, how could Lu Yonggui, a small steward of the Hou Mansion, get in touch with Jining? She didn't believe him if he didn't know.

Lu Yonggui couldn't help but smile bitterly when he saw it. He said: At that time, the two aunts brought me three thousand taels of silver notes, saying that there were three people who wanted to stay at Ciyuan Temple. Master Jining agreed at first. Later, when he learned about the situation, he returned the money.

When they came back, the two aunts went to see Master Jining in person. I waited outside the door. The two aunts and Master Jining talked in the side room for most of an hour, and then Master Jining agreed that the two aunts should stay in the temple.

three persons

Now it was Eleven Niang's turn to feel shocked.

Her mind was spinning rapidly.

Aunt Yang knew that she was not going to die soon, so she wanted to repair the relationship between Shiniang and the eldest lady, but the eldest lady did not appreciate it at all. Aunt Yang had no choice but to spend her savings over the years, and asked the two aunts to take Shiniang away from Luo

The two aunts thought of Lu Yonggui, and then brought Shiniang to Yanjing.

After that, is it Shiniang who wants to go back to the Luo family, or is it the two aunts who encourage Shiniang to go back to the Luo family?

I'm afraid I can only ask Shiniang herself this question.

Eleven Niang saw the door curtain shaking slightly.

Thinking that she and Mrs. Tai would go to Uncle Zhongqin's Mansion later, she served tea: I'm just curious about some old things in the past. I will have to ask Mr. Lu about it in the future.

Lu Yonggui knew from Eleven Niang's tone that the matter was not over yet. But Eleven Niang was curious about old things, so he couldn't help but keep silent. He murmured in response, bowed and retreated.

Eleven Niang told Hu Bo: Call Liu Yuanrui's son Liu Taiping to me.

Amber left in response, and then she began to meet the mothers in charge.

After the matter was settled, Eleven Niang met Liu Taiping who was waiting on the eaves.

Do you know that there is a man named Lu Yonggui in the fourth young master’s house?

I know Liu Taiping, we are all from the Luo family. People often mention him in front of me. They say he is very powerful and good at making money.

Then do you know him?

I don’t know Liu Taiping to be honest, but I know brother Yongfu. He works as an errand in the stable. The last time my mother went back, he had to set up a car for my mother.

So has your mother sat down?

Liu Taiping blushed and hesitated for a long time without saying anything.

Liu Yuanrui's family was so eloquent, but they gave birth to such a solid-minded son.

Eleven Niang laughed and asked someone to grab a handful of candies for him. She said: Lu Yongfu's brother Lu Yonggui is back. He is in charge of the business in the Fourth Young Master's house and travels out all the year round. I'm afraid that he won't work well with the Fourth Young Master.

During the days when he was in Yanjing, you followed him temporarily, helping to bring tea, pour water, and wash clothes. However, where did he go, met whom, and what did he do when he stayed in the house?

Tell me in five to ten days. Can you do it?

Liu Taiping nodded hurriedly and said in confusion, what if he doesn't let me follow?

Just tell him, this is what I mean.

Liu Taiping nodded repeatedly.

Eleven Niang rewarded him with a handful of copper coins and asked Mother Song to send Liu Taiping to Lu Yonggui.

Amber said: Madam, do you want to send someone to keep an eye on him secretly?

No need to say it, I just want to express my attitude. Lu Yonggui is a smart man. He has figured it out and will take the initiative to see me again.

Eleven Niang went back to the courtyard and changed into a maroon silk Hangzhou silk blouse with wide sleeves embroidered with ginger-yellow peonies. She did her hair in a high bun and a southern bead hoop, and went to the dowager's house.

The Dowager Madam changed into a black Hangzhou silk gown with gold gourds and double happiness patterns all over, a round bun, a jade hairpin, and an jade bracelet.

Seeing that Eleven Niang only had one hoop all over her body, she asked Mama Du to find her pair of Nanzhu bracelets: They were also as big as the beads on your headband, and they looked like a set.

Eleven Niang hurriedly declined.

Mrs. Tai smiled and said: I am young and old now, and I like shiny things. If I keep them, they will sink to the bottom of the box, so I might as well give them to you. As she said that, she suddenly remembered and told Mama Du: I remember I still have a pair of Nan.
To be continued...