Chapter 399: Analysis of Tobacco and Production (6)
In addition to Shen Cang and his wife, Shen Run and his wife were in the upper room. The children were not there, and the maids were also sent away.
Two pieces of paper are flimsy, but they are worth tens of thousands of gold. This is a red deed between Fangshan Sanshiqingzhuang and Chuzhou Baiqingzhuangzi. The landowner written on it is none other than the third master, Shen Run.
The third master looked at the two deeds. He didn't feel happy, only surprised. He stood up and looked at Shen Cang with a surprised look on his face.
The third wife was also there, sitting under the third master. Although she couldn't see clearly what was in her husband's hands, she was also frightened by her husband's reaction.
"It is said that men start a family and start a career. You have been married for more than ten years and it is time to start a career. But before, I always thought that you were young and thought that my sister-in-law and I would be there for everything. But you are also middle-aged and you cannot return home without a permanent asset. After discussing with your sister-in-law, I will distribute these properties to you." Shen Cang took a sip of tea and said unhurriedly: "In addition to the two villages in Fangshan and Chuzhou, there are also the four villages on Gulou Street and Qianmen. A shop, a house in the Imperial College..."
When the third wife heard this, she couldn't help but feel confused.
Is this really a division of production? But what is this division?
She has taken care of the housework in the past few years and is also aware of the public property. There are indeed two shops at the front door and the Imperial House. These three places are rent-collecting, and income comes in every year; the Baiqing Zhuangzi in Chuzhou is the public house. The bulk of Zhongtian's property is more acres than the other three registered villages combined, and it is the main source of income for the government.
There are only about ten properties in Gongzhong, but the four mentioned ones account for the majority.
As for the Qianmen Shop and Fangshan Villa, although the third wife did not take care of it herself, she had heard that they were Sun's marriage property or the old property of Sun Ge's family in the capital.
The third master slapped the deed paper in his hand on the table, his eyes turned red in anxiety, and said: "No, the family can live well. What did the eldest brother say about dividing the property and not dividing the property? He still thinks that the younger brother is useless and wants to kick our family out." ?Anyway, I won’t leave, I just won’t leave.”
Feeling anxious and aggrieved, the third master almost shed tears when he finished speaking.
Although the third master was ashamed that his elder brother still relied on his brother and sister-in-law when he was alone, he was brought up by his brother and sister-in-law, and he had a deep relationship with them. He regarded them as his parents, and he never thought of separating the family while his brother and sister-in-law were still alive.
Mrs. Xu saw that his face was not good and he was panting, so she hurriedly scolded him: "Why are you still so frizzy? Just listen to what your elder brother has to say."
The third master was in awe of his elder sister-in-law, but he listened to her words and sat down honestly. He was no longer as anxious as before. However, he held his neck straight, his face full of anger, and did not even look at the field deed.
Seeing that he rarely showed childishness, Shen Cang didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Why are you so anxious? Do your sister-in-law and I have to worry about you for the rest of our lives? We are also people who sit around looking at each other, and we don't know when we will close our eyes...
The third master was very anxious after hearing this, and said with concern: "But...what makes brother uncomfortable? Why do you think so much?"
Shen Cang glared at him and said, "What are you thinking about? Shouldn't I just sit down and sit down?"
The third master shrank his neck and said humbly: "Who let the eldest brother scare people like this for no reason? I don't care anyway, I don't want to separate the family."
The third master stood up obediently, stood with his hands down, and whispered: "There are only a few people in the family, are we going to disperse?"
Shen Cang frowned and said, "What are you mumbling about? Who forced you to move away? Have you never heard of dividing property but not family?"
When the third master heard this, he immediately said happily: "Did the elder brother just scare me?"
Shen Cang waved his hand and said: "You have never worried about this. I can't explain it to you. Anyway, I have already asked someone to issue a red deed at the Yamen. Tian will go there tomorrow to bring the account book..."
It is true that the third master is not very involved in general affairs, but he also knows that the properties just mentioned are valuable, and he asked doubtfully: "Brother, even if you want to share some of the properties with me, isn't it too much? I haven't heard of it from the second brother. so much?"
Although Shen Zhou's private property is managed by a steward, it is still under the supervision of the Shangshu Mansion. Before, it was always under the control of the Xu family. In the past two years, it has been transferred to the third wife, so the third master knows about it.
Shen Cang said: "Just keep it for you. Why do you care about this?"
The third master is indeed not a person who cares about others. After listening to his brother's words, he shut up, but he still felt that something was wrong. If he is too little, he is careless, right? Is too much too also a worry?
The third wife was in a clear mind and knew the inside story. She stood up and said hurriedly: "Uncle, we really can't get the most income from the father-in-law's property. These are the only ones who gave it to our master, and the sister-in-law's marriage property is also on top. How do you treat Brother Rui like this?" If the son is unfair, Sister Yu also needs to prepare a dowry..."
After hearing what his wife said, the third master was stunned and looked at Mrs. Xu: "Sister-in-law, I don't want it, I don't want it...
Mrs. Xu hummed softly and said: "Why can't you get my things? Have you forgotten the principle of 'the elders can't refuse a gift?'"
The third master said sternly: "Aren't these supposed to be left to Brother Rui and Sister Yu? I am an uncle and have been taken care of by my eldest brother and sister-in-law for many years. Now I am still robbing my nephew and niece?"
Mrs. Xu shook her head and said: "Brother Rui and Sister Yu also have one. I give this to you alone...Although you are my brother-in-law, you were still in your infancy when I came in. I am the one who sees the big things with my own hands. Pretty much, why should I keep a private house with you? Brother Rui has an in-law family who can help, and Sister Yu’s dowry has been prepared. You are the only one that the master and I are most worried about... Seeing you do it for My son is working hard for a bright future regardless of his health, and the master and I are really worried..."
"It's all my fault that my eldest brother and sister-in-law are worried..." Thinking of the serious illness he suffered a year ago, which caused unrest to the whole family, the third master looked ashamed.
"Don't push yourself too hard. Even if you don't get Jinshi, you can still become a rich man with this property and pass it on to your descendants..." Mrs. Xu said with a loving face.
The Xu family has had no biological children for half her life. Before adopting an heir, even if she had nephews and nieces, it was difficult to get close to her beyond the Qiao family. However, she single-handedly raised the Third Master, her brother-in-law.
Although the third master has a son and has selfish plans, and occasionally disappoints Mrs. Xu, the anger is temporary. As she said, what the couple are most worried about is not Shen Rui, but the third master who is looking down on him. The older brother.
If the future of the third master is not settled, neither Shen Cang nor the Xu family will feel at ease.
Seeing that the third master was becoming more and more obsessed with fame and Shen Cang's health was getting worse and worse, the couple decided to divide the property in advance after discussion.
The third master still refused to accept it and said: "Even if the property is divided, there shouldn't be so much... Rui Geer is the one who supports the family. These properties in the public school should be passed on to Rui Geer..."
Mrs. Xu said: "You underestimate your nephew too much. Rui Geer has always been generous. How could he ever care about money? Rui Geer has also seen this list. He added the two shops in the Drum Tower because he said that the location is there. Well, the rent is high, so I can use it to make living..."
"But this... but this is still too much..." The third master still hesitated.
"If it's too much, I'll take care of my health and work with my third aunt to give me and myself another nephew or niece..." Ms. Xu said with a smile.
The third master lowered his head and said: "I will never let my eldest brother or sister-in-law worry again..."
Mrs. Xu nodded and said: "It's good that you know the importance. No one is stopping you from making progress. It's just that your body was created by the two pairs of eyes of my master and me for more than thirty years. If you waste it in the rush for success, you deserve it." Which one?"
The third master was so ashamed that he could not lift his head. The third wife was blushing beside her and regretted it in her heart. She did not stop the third master from studying hard for the sake of her husband and her son, but she forgot that there was an eldest brother above her. The eldest sister-in-law was worried.
Shen Cang said casually: "That's all the property. Even if you think it's too little, there won't be any more. Although the dowry in your sister-in-law's name is not cheap, it was passed down from Mr. Sun in the early years, and it should be passed on to Brother Rui... One of the several small villages that the grandfather left behind was used as a dowry for Sister Yu. After all, the younger generation only had this one daughter. The other two properties happened to be over there in the blessed land. They were regarded as ancestral properties in the fields and were taken care of by Brother Rui. …”
Shen Cang said casually, but the third master and the third wife were in turmoil.
Now this is not just about dividing the property among the mistress and the third wife, but also clearly taking into consideration the future affairs.
The third master's heart tightened, and just when he was about to ask a question, he saw Shen Cang rubbing his eyebrows, with a look of fatigue on his face.
When Mrs. Xu saw this, she said: "Master entertained guests today and had a few extra cups of wine. This is the boss. I want to take a rest and I won't let you talk... Third Aunt will go to the accounting office tomorrow to take over the account books..."
The third master only felt a little weak in his body, his chest was tight and he couldn't breathe. However, he was afraid that his brother and sister-in-law would be worried, so he resisted not losing his composure and helped the third wife to come out of the upper room.
"Master, Master," the third wife noticed something strange about her husband and was so frightened that she hurriedly whispered.
The third master slowly took a few breaths to calm his panic temporarily.
It wasn't until he returned to the east courtyard that the third master clenched his fists and said in a trembling voice: "Brother, my sister-in-law won't mention this for no reason. I remember that last month, my eldest brother didn't ask for leave, but he has been taking medicine. How long have he been taking medicine?"
The third wife also recalled with fear: "First it was three days of medicine, and then it was extended to ten days. After stopping for a few days, it was replaced with warm and tonic soup..."
"Is there anything going on at Brother Rui's place?" the third master then asked.
"I'm working harder. My sister-in-law tried to persuade me twice, but it didn't work. I just kept an eye on my daily life more closely..." At the end of the sentence, the third wife also reacted and couldn't help but cover her mouth.
The third master closed his eyes, and big tears fell down.
Although the third wife felt uncomfortable in her heart, she was also worried about her husband and did not even dare to cry. She only tried to persuade her: "That's it. I can't say it's the uncle. My sister-in-law thinks too much... Uncle, isn't he going to the Yamen now?" What?"
Even though she was saying this, the third wife herself didn’t believe it.
The third master opened his eyes, looked at his anxious and concerned wife, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, I'm fine. I just said that if I don't let my eldest brother and sister-in-law worry, I will take care of myself..."