Chapter 148: Household Affairs
The Ji family is already the largest shareholder of the fleet. Originally, the Hong family and Wan family discussed to give the fleet the name of the Ji family. ∏∈, this not only takes into account the issue of shares, but also adds the Ji family's signature, and many things in the fleet will be much smoother.
Master Ji Er rejected the proposal.
The Ji family sent people to follow the boat, but they agreed to just follow the boat and see. The Hong family and Wan family had the final say on the road.
Now many people in Qingyuan know that the Ji family has invested in the fleet, but they don’t know the amount of silver that the Ji family has invested. They just think it’s just a small fuss from Mr. Ji San himself.
Whether it is Ji Xiaotang or Ji Er, they all think this is good at the moment.
"When the fleet has made the route familiar, our people can get started, and maybe we can go out to sea to see it." Ji Xiaotang said while teasing Changsheng.
This sentence seems to be said to Changsheng.
Changsheng screamed twice, obviously very happy.
"Changsheng is very willing." Ji Xiaotang said.
Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er exchanged a glance, and neither of them spoke.
Ji Xiaotang is a girl after all, so this plan to go to sea is probably difficult to achieve. The two of them thought this way, but they would never say it at this time.
As he was talking, a little girl came in outside and reported that Mr. Ji San was coming.
Master Ji Er asked for it.
Master Ji San had already changed his clothes, came in to greet Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er, and then carried Changsheng into his arms to tease him. Changsheng was a little aware of his life at the beginning, but he couldn't resist Master Ji San's best coaxing children. In a while, Changsheng already liked Master Ji San very much.
"You mother and son have a rest first. I took my third brother and Xiaotang to the library to talk to the library." Master Ji Er said.
Master Ji San let go of immortality.
The three of them came out of Mrs. Ji Er's yard and sat in the library. Master Ji Er and others came to send tea and sent everyone they served.
Although there have been constant correspondence between letters, Mr. Ji Er still has to listen to Mr. Ji San and Ji Xiaotang in person, and everyone is discussing it. ()
The most important thing, and what Mr. Ji Er is most worried about is the fact that the two were in danger in Mujia Village. Although this matter has been a long time, Mr. Ji Er will not relax his vigilance because of this.
"You said that those bandits were for you?" Master Ji Er asked.
Ji Xiaotang and Master Ji San both nodded. Judging from all the signs, this is exactly the case.
"Dad, who wants to be unfavorable to our Ji family?" Ji Xiaotang asked Master Ji Er. This could never be a personal grudge with her or Master Ji San, but it could only be caused by the Ji family.
"I think Jiang Qingshan is the most suspicious." Master Ji San expressed his opinion first. He always believed that the bandits were bribed by Jiang Qingshan.
With Master Ji San’s experience, Jiang Qingshan is also the only person to doubt.
Ji Xiaotang thought more than Master Ji San.
"Jiang Qingshan is suspicious, but I don't think it's him this time." Ji Xiaotang said.
"Why?" Master Ji Er and Master Ji San asked in unison.
"Dad and uncle still remember that we set up a trap. Jiang Qingshan fell into a trap and took people to find his parents' bones. Although the person he caught that time was also a desperate person, he was not a group of people from this bandit."
The bandits were sent to the yamen last time, and the old cases were found, and they were dealt with according to the law. The bandits had thought about escaping from prison, but they never committed suicide by hiding poison in their teeth. This was completely different from the dead soldiers who attacked Ma Wu in Mujiazhai and Ren'an City.
"Xiaotang's words make sense. If Jiang Qingshan could contact these people, the last time he used them, it would be this group of talents." Master Ji Er nodded.
This makes things much more complicated.
For Jiang Qingshan, now it is Jiang Qingshan who is in the light, they are in the dark, and they have taken the initiative. But if someone else is not good for the Ji family, the situation will be completely different, and the Ji family is in a very unfavorable position.
"Maybe Jiang Qingshan hadn't contacted this bandit at that time, and he had contacted him recently?" Master Ji San proposed another possibility. ()
"This is not impossible," said Master Ji Er.
Ji Xiaotang cannot completely rule out this possibility.
"Dad, that person in the yamen, has Dad found a clue?" Ji Xiaotang asked.
Master Ji Er frowned and shook his head.
Ma Wu left too few clues, and the yamen was full of people, so it was not easy to find someone.
"I have made arrangements. If someone in the yamen has any abnormal movements, we will know." Master Ji Er said. It is impossible for Master Ji Er to have no action these days.
Ji Xiaotang nodded.
"Didn't alarm Uncle Xie?" Ji Xiaotang asked again.
Master Ji Er glanced at Ji Xiaotang.
"No. I didn't say anything even to your mother." In this way, Mrs. Ji Er would not accidentally reveal anything to Mrs. Xie.
"What news did Gu Xia'er send these days?" Ji Xiaotang asked again.
"She has come a few times, but there is no important news." Master Ji Er said. During this period, Jiang Qingshan seemed to have stopped a lot and did not make any major moves.
"Have she asked her father to help her leave the Jiang family?" Ji Xiaotang asked again for some reason.
"I didn't see her, I just asked your mother to receive her. She didn't mention this to your mother." Master Ji Er said, looking very calm. "It's probably getting harder and harder for her to leave the Jiang family."
"How can I say this? Is it the uncle's side..." Ji Xiaotang asked.
"That's right." Master Ji Er nodded.
This was expected by Ji Xiaotang.
Uncle Gu wants to take advantage of the Jiang family, but how can Jiang Qingshan take advantage of others for nothing?
Neither Ji Xiaotang nor Master Ji Er were too lazy to care about Gu's affairs.
After talking about Qingyuan for a while, Master Ji Er carefully asked Master Ji San about taking the exam in the city, and then talked about Wanjia Village again.
"It is also a meritorious thing. If you invest in the fleet, it is called a good fate." Mr. Ji Er said, his eyes were a little distant, as if he had thought of something.
Neither Ji Xiaotang nor Master Ji San disturbed Master Ji Er.
Master Ji Er quickly calmed down and looked at Master Ji San with a stern face.
"It is not convenient to say in the letter, third brother, you go to Wanjia Village and take risks, which is very inappropriate!" Master Ji Er was very serious.
This matter was just hidden from Mrs. Ji, and Mrs. Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er learned about it afterwards.
Master Ji San did not dare to smile, so he stood up, lowered his hands, and looked obedient as if he was scolding. However, his eyes secretly glanced at Ji Xiaotang for help.
Ji Xiaotang looked away and pretended not to see anything.
Master Ji Er pointed at Master Ji San and scolded him with a crackling sound.
"Sales money and hires people. No matter what, even if you take our belongings to do this, I won't blame you. But you shouldn't go by yourself. How could Xiaotang be a grandfather and uncles? But after learning for a few days, he has no eyes on the battlefield."
"Why don't you think about it? If you have a few mistakes and make me live a life of the old lady!"
"Second brother, I know I'm wrong, and I never dared to do it again." Master Ji San did not dare to argue, and he had done it, so he knew the current situation and admitted his mistakes with Master Ji Er.
After saying something for a long time, Master Ji Er seemed to be a little tired, so he picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.
"You should admit your mistakes sincerely. Don't look at me, but I always urge you. In fact, it doesn't matter if you don't go to the imperial examination. As long as our family is safe and sound."
Master Ji Er's words contain feelings.
Master Ji San and Ji Xiaotang both nodded and said they had written it down.
"I'm still hiding this matter from the old lady, and no one is allowed to mention it in front of the old lady." Master Ji Er instructed. Although the matter has passed, if Mr. Ji knew about it, I'm afraid he would still not be able to stand it.
The three of them said a lot, and finally Master Ji Er told the two of them.
"Xiaotang spends more time with your grandmother and your mother. The third brother also spends more time with the old lady. In addition, he is to study at home with peace of mind. Don't forget about the provincial examination. The eldest brother is very happy to know that you are going to take the imperial examination."
Ji Xiaotang and Master Ji San agreed.
After leaving for a few months, Ji Xiaotang's house had a bright window, and there was no difference between her when she left. It turned out that Mrs. Ji Er had to come over almost every day and sat in Ji Xiaotang's house, and often brought Changsheng to her.
Changsheng shouted Tang with a angrily voice, and you can imagine how many times Mrs. Ji Er said it every day.
I was exhausted all the way, and although I was a little excited, Ji Xiaotang still went to bed early.
Back in Qingyuan and reunited with her family, but there were still many things she needed to do.
The next day, Ji Xiaotang got up and cleaned up, so he went to Mrs. Ji'er's house to use court food.
After using the Chaoshi, Mrs. Ji Er asked someone to carry a box of silver over.
"How can you pay for your mother? How many private rooms do you have in total?" Mrs. Ji Er smiled and said to Ji Xiaotang, "You take the money and keep it in the box. If you have any expenses, let me tell you."
Ji Xiaotang smiled and did not refuse.
"Return the money your sister gave you yesterday," said Mrs. Ji Er again, "I also paid the money your sister has."
Ji Xiaotang agreed with even more meaninglessness.
"You did a very good job this time, and your sisters just need to support each other. Your sister has to take care of her more carefully in the future, so that your mother can rest assured." Mrs. Ji Er instructed Ji Xiaotang, and then sighed softly, "Xiaotang, try to be kind to your sister. Your sister has not had many days at home."
"Mom," Ji Xiaotang was a little surprised, "Sister...has she already made a marriage?"
Chapter completed!