Three days after Mu Jingrui recruited strong men, he led his troops and set off, and disaster victims continued to join him along the way.
As he walked, he trained everyone and gradually strengthened his team.
In order not to worry Mu Jingrui, Shangguan Wan Ning obediently got into the carriage on the day he led his troops and expressed his willingness to return to Beijing.
Xiao Yujue accepted Shangguan Wan Ning's suggestion and rushed to congratulate Mrs. Zhang on her birthday with a few followers.
Sure enough, as Shangguan Wanning expected, Zhang Yide had returned home a few days in advance to prepare for his mother's 60th birthday.
Although the snowstorm is severe at the moment, these wealthy businessmen can still enjoy singing and dancing in their lives.
From a distance, the group saw lights and colorful lights in front of the Zhang Mansion, which was very lively.
The bright red lanterns looked particularly eye-catching on the snow-covered ground.
"Sir, it seems that the Zhang family is well-deserved and indeed has some wealth." The guard sighed with emotion.
Xiao Yujue didn't say anything, and walked over with Mu Jingyan and the guards. The butler who was standing at the door to welcome them saw a few people who were unfamiliar with him, so he immediately came over to greet them, with a smile on his face, he held his hands and asked: "How many distinguished guests are there?"
Where did it come from?”
The butler is the person Zhang Yide has always taken with him. He has traveled extensively with his master over the years and has seen a lot of the world.
He looked at the people in front of him, especially the young man at the head. He had a majestic appearance and an extraordinary bearing. At first glance, he was no ordinary person.
"We are from the capital and have had business dealings with the Zhang family. We have heard about Mr. Zhang's good reputation for a long time, but we have never had a chance to visit him. I happened to be working in a nearby area recently. I heard that Mrs. Zhang was celebrating her 60th birthday, so I came to congratulate her.
life."
Xiao Yujue said, with a slight wave of his wrist, the guard beside him took out a box and opened it.
Inside is a crystal-clear jade Guanyin with fine workmanship and priceless value. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it.
Even the housekeeper of the Zhang Mansion, who had seen many good things, his eyes lit up and the smile on his face deepened.
"Sir, what's your surname? It's a good idea to let the villain go in and report it."
"My young master's surname is Xiao."
The housekeeper was startled again.
"Xiao" is the national surname. It seems that this young master's status is either rich or noble.
The housekeeper did not report, but directly led Xiao Yujue and others into the mansion, found a room for them to warm and rest temporarily, and ordered the servants and maids to serve tea, cakes and fruits.
Mu Jingyan picked up the cake, took a bite, and said with a smile: "The disaster outside was so severe that the people were so hungry that they drank snow to satisfy their hunger, but in this Zhang Mansion, there was no sign of decadence at all. This silver... is indeed...
nice one."
Xiao Yujue looked at Mu Jingyan with emotion and smiled without saying a word.
Not long after, the housekeeper walked in with what he thought was a tall middle-aged man with deep eyes.
Xiao Yujue's eyes met with his, and both of them were looking at each other.
"Master Zhang, I have long admired your name."
"Master Xiao, you are so polite." Zhang Yide looked at Xiao Yujue's temperament and conversation and couldn't help but frown secretly.
This is probably not an easy guy to get rid of.
"Young Master Xiao and I have never met. I am really unworthy of the generous gift you gave me on my mother's birthday. It's just..." Zhang Yide changed the subject and asked tentatively, "No reward for no merit, Mr. Xiao's
It’s such a generous gift, but I’m afraid I feel unworthy of it.”
Xiao Yujue feels that Zhang Yide is not a simple person who can dominate the shopping mall.
He didn't want to waste time beating around the bush.
"Since Mr. Zhang said so, I won't be secretive anymore." Xiao Yujue stood up and walked to Zhang Yide, "I want to buy food and cotton clothes with Mr. Zhang to help the victims."
"oh?"
This was beyond Zhang Yide's expectation.
He pondered for a moment, but couldn't help but ask: "Do you... want to help the victims, or do you plan to buy grain cotton clothes from me and then sell them at a high price? Mr. Xiao, I want to remind you, if you raise the price at this time,
With high food prices, not only will the court not let you go, but your own conscience will also be disturbed, right?"
Xiao Yujue was very satisfied with Zhang Yide's words, which at least proved that he had no intention of raising food prices.
"Mr. Zhang, please rest assured, I am only using it for disaster relief, and I will never make a fortune out of it."
"That's even more strange." Zhang Yide was a little unbelievable, "Master Xiao, does he know how many victims there are in the northwest region now? Not to mention your own efforts, even the food distributed by the court is probably a drop in the bucket."
"I understand, that's why I..."
"Mr. Xiao, today is my mother's sixtieth birthday. I just want to celebrate her birthday happily. I don't want to talk about other things..."
Zhang Yide's attitude is annoying. After all, there are disaster victims everywhere outside. If we delay for one more day, more people will starve to death.
"My surname is Zhang, my young master will discuss this with you very loudly and angrily. Please don't toast me and you will be punished with a fine drink."
The guard has an impulsive personality and looks down on private businessmen like Zhang Yide at all.
Zhang Yide was not a person who bullied good and feared evil, so he just sneered when facing the guard.
"If you want to stay for a casual meal, I'm more than welcome, but if you want to cause trouble... don't blame me for being rude."
As soon as Zhang Yide finished speaking, the housekeeper waved in a dozen nursing homes.
The guards and Mu Jingyan immediately stepped forward and protected Xiao Yujue behind them.
"Sir, the old lady asked her servant to deliver a message. A distinguished guest has arrived. She wants to introduce you to him. Please come over."
The maid came over and noticed the abnormality in the atmosphere, and she stuttered a bit when she spoke.
Zhang Yide did not dare to neglect his mother's words and immediately asked the nursing staff to restrain themselves.
"Master Xiao, I'm sorry to excuse you."
The guard wanted to chase after him, but was stopped by Xiao Yujue.
"Sir, can this be the end of it?" Mu Jingyan also felt that Xiao Yujue was not worth it.
His Majesty the Crown Prince condescended to come to the public to congratulate an old lady on her birthday. However, she was not grateful and the matter was not accomplished.
"There's no point in going head-to-head with Zhang Yide. We can't use the power of the government to bully him. We can get things done this way, but it's the last resort after all."
Xiao Yujue took a few steps forward, looked at the snow in the yard, and said with a chuckle: "I am even more curious about who the distinguished guest that Mrs. Zhang pays attention to is."
Perhaps, this is another way.
Xiao Yujue actually felt uncomfortable inside. The disaster relief was a test for him by the emperor and a good opportunity for him to accumulate people's support. If he didn't do it well, he would probably destroy more than half of his years of hard work.
"Mom, please find me."
Zhang Yide calmed down his anger, walked into Mrs. Zhang's room, and helped his mother stand up.
"Yeah, look." Mrs. Zhang pointed to the dozens of scrolls of scriptures and a statue of Guanyin on the table, "This is the most satisfying gift I received today. I will introduce the person who gave me the gift to you.
know."
As soon as Mrs. Zhang finished speaking, Zhang Yide saw a girl wearing a bright yellow dress and covering her face with a gauze slowly walking from behind the screen.