The capital is densely populated, and there is no need to say much about the prosperity everywhere. Even this big city with a population of nearly one million is one of the most magnificent and magnificent in this era when looking at the world. There is nothing outstanding in Xu Hao's eyes, it is nothing more than being in a brand new ancient city.

Late at night, Xu Hao returned to the Xu family quietly. No one knew what he had done in the capital. The whole family was very curious, but the elders were in a bad mood because of the matter in the mansion, so they didn't have the heart to ask him.

The next morning, Xu Qingtang took his people to the south. Before leaving, he solemnly instructed Xu Hao to ask his son to take good care of his mother and sisters and come forward to take care of the social interactions outside.

As soon as others left, the eldest wife Wang said that she was unwell and entrusted the power of the housekeeper to Xiao. Xiao did not give in and summoned all the housekeepers to give in public and handled many trivial matters in the family in an orderly manner.

The garden seemed a little more lively due to Xiao Yushi's arrival. The old lady liked this gentle and sensible little girl very much, so she sent two maids to serve her. According to her granddaughter's convention, she had two taels of silver a month.

Xu Qinglian and Xu Hongye live in Tianxiang Pavilion on the west side of the garden, not far from Xu Hao's bamboo garden. The sisters' boudoirs are on the second floor, facing the door. In front of the small building is a very spacious courtyard, and most of the maids and mothers live in the wing rooms on both sides. Xiao Yushi and Xu Qinglian eat and sleep together, and make a girl together every day, discuss poetry, and play around with the sisters. In just a few days, they are very attached to their cousin who can take care of others.

The Mudan Pavilion where the two concubines of the eldest house, Xu Cuiyun and Xu Cuiliu, lived is located on the east side of the garden. The area is similar to that of Tianxiang Pavilion, but the servants are far less than here. Wang used the excuse of his son's marriage to give them two, two maids and two maids, and even half of the monthly money was deducted. The servants complained about this.

On weekdays, girls either go to the old lady’s house to eat or accompany their wives to have meals. Sometimes, the big kitchen will bring food boxes. Most of the maids eat the leftover food from the owner’s house. The maids with good looks can cook a few dishes in the kitchen, and most of the servants eat the whole pot of cooking.

Xu Hao lived at home these days, and he thought it was too troublesome to run around. In addition, the boy was hungry and wanted to have a midnight snack at night, but it was not easy to ask the little girls to walk to the big kitchen at night. Therefore, he told the old lady Xiao separately that he set up a small kitchen in the yard of Mudan Pavilion, and two middle-aged chefs came in.

In this way, a certain proportion of rice, flour, meat and vegetables are delivered every day, making it convenient for the girls in the garden. Moreover, Xu Hao is very popular in the village, and the manager of the village brings him some fresh eggs, duck eggs, wild vegetables and game every few days. The girls are greedy and will definitely eliminate them.

Xu Hao couldn't eat it anymore. Qiu Xiang was very dissatisfied with this. He always wanted to set rules and not eat whatever he wanted. On the contrary, Xu Hao didn't take it seriously and just like to eat it. It was just the time to develop the body. Qiu Xiang didn't let these rules break the rules. The reason given was very simple. Can eating make the family poor?

Of course, he didn't want anyone to take the opportunity to hide things and take them out. He ordered the woman in charge of the door to keep a close eye. If there are relatives at home who need chickens to replenish their bodies, they will go to the elder sister and then deal with them as appropriate.

Through this benefit, Xu Hao's popularity and reputation have increased greatly in the garden, and the maids are very close to him.

Losing silver and grain from the Xu Mansion has little impact on the Xu family. After all, the Xu family is far away from the outside of the capital, and has not had much contact with the nobles in the capital for many years, and has relatively little expenditure on human relationships. In addition, most of the distant relatives and old friends are far away from their hometowns in Fengyang, and the burden from the clan members is not great.

The Xu family is basically self-sufficient in food and clothing, and other expenses have doubled. The money and goods needed for Xu Wen's marriage have been prepared. The most troublesome thing now is the dowry of several girls, but they can barely deal with it. Not everyone will marry the Longsun of the Zhu family. There is also an age gap between them. In fact, a dowry of more than a thousand taels of silver is enough to be rich and glorious.

In this way, there will definitely be no big problems in the family in a short period of time. In the long run, the family's assets will gradually be exhausted, and the fixed income will decrease every year. After removing various expenses, Xu Hao doesn't know how much money will be left. If he doesn't make it right, he will lose his deficit. He can only wish his cheap father a reward this time.

If you purchase too much land, you will easily cause criticism. Good land cannot be hidden from others. The best way is to do business secretly. Xu Hao had an idea to set up a business in Suzhou and Hangzhou, and then open branches in Beijing and Beiping, so that goods from south to north are transported, and goods from north to south are coming.

We have to find someone to be the boss, and we have to choose some trustworthy family escort ships. As for the accountant, we can ask experienced outsiders to do it.

Xu Hao did not intend to become a red-topped businessman. Shen Wansan's fate was a lesson for the past. In ancient times, it was not a good thing that could be as rich as a country.

It takes time to set up a business, and Xu Hao has no money in his hands, so he takes it step by step according to the plan. He is anxious and can't eat hot tofu.

As for the worries in the family in front of me, it is not up to Xu Hao to take care of them. It is all the elders who should worry about it. I believe that my father and mother can do more tricks than him.

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Xu Hao stood in front of the gate wearing a cloak of a stone-green rat, watching the boys build a lighthouse and an Aoshan. That Aoshan is a big fireworks rack with all kinds of fireworks and firecrackers placed inside, which looks like an old turtle, about two people tall.

Compared to the Da Ao Mountain in the capital, which looks like a small hill, the Xu family's pocket toys cost no more than fifty taels of silver, but it is the largest in the entire Xiaojia Village. It is said that the Ao Mountains in the capital often start with a thousand taels of silver, and one year the largest one exceeds 10,000 taels of silver. When the brilliant and gorgeous fireworks were set off, it caused a sensation in the entire capital at that time.

But within a few days, several officials who started the culprit were cut off by the frugal Zhu Yuanzhang's order, which was a slap on the horse's legs.

Xu Hao looked at each house with a smile. Every household had different lanterns hanging, which was very beautiful. The wealthier families were like the Xu family, and there were lighthouses in front of the door Aoshan. This was the case in the village. You can imagine the spectacular scene of lights everywhere in the capital at this time.

These days, the doors are open. The outer hall also prepares snacks and tea for women who are sick to come in and rest at will. The female guests they meet will be invited to the inner hall to meet.

"I wonder if I will come out for a walk this year. I am busy with everything, probably because I don't have this leisure."

Xu Hao looked around while thinking. Seeing that it was about to be prepared, he ordered to the butler Wang Fu: "Brother Wang, please send someone to guard it. Once a naughty child is secretly lit, be careful to prevent some fire and remember not to burn the neighbor's house."

"Don't worry, Master Third."

Wang Fu, who was in his sixties, smiled and nodded. He was a distant relative of the eldest wife Wang and was loyal and honest. Since the old lady's confidant, the old housekeeper, died of illness, he has been the eldest housekeeper. He has been working for almost twenty years.

Because Xu Qingtang and his wife began to take care of the whole family affairs, Mr. Xu Hao's confidant, Mr. Li, became the second housekeeper a few days ago. Qiuxiang was promoted to the position of her grandfather, and her status in the inner house increased as the waters rose, and the little maids all scrambled to curry favor with her.

The third wife, Liu, was unwilling to let the housekeeper down, and forced the third housekeeper to be his confidant family member Liu Wusi. The old lady seemed to have no reaction to this. According to Xu Hao's guess, Wang Fu was probably the old lady's person.

He walked into the gate with Lai Bao. As the master and servant walked, Lai Bao suddenly asked, "Is it really not going to the city tomorrow?"

"What do you mean?" Xu Hao looked at him, and saw Lai Bao's face turned red and he said with a smile: "I want to secretly take Qiuxiang to the city to see the lantern festival, and I hope the young master will fulfill it."

Xu Hao said in surprise: "Don't you don't like Qiuxiang! Oh, now seeing that his grandfather has become a housekeeper, is he trying to please? Stop dreaming and ask you to take Qiuxiang out. Wouldn't I take the blame for you? Don't even think about it."

"No." Lai Bao chased behind Xu Hao's butt and shouted: "Qiuxiang and I are not young anymore. My parents plan to ask my wife to promise me the next year. Anyway, we will get married sooner or later, so you can do it and make it happen."

Xu Hao stopped and shook his head and said, "I will make the decision on Qiuxiang's business. When you go back, tell your parents that I will protect the people in my room. If you ask your wife, it will not work even if the old lady nods."

Lai Bao was anxious and twisted his head and said, "This marriage has been the elders since ancient times. Why should you stop me?"

"I will make the decision on my territory. If you don't believe me, let's take a look." Xu Hao smiled confidently and headed towards the inner house with his hands behind his back.
Chapter completed!