The Storm in Spring Mansion 024 Deploying Troops and Forming Battle Arrays

  The brother and sister came out, and faintly heard the low cries behind them, as well as the shopkeeper's scolding voice, "What nonsense are you talking about? Your mouth has no gate. Not all money can be made."

  Chen Huan furrowed his brow, unable to figure out what was wrong. The three of them came out just as Lu Zhuang arrived.

  "Uncle Lu, go take a look at these two pieces of satin and see if they are accounted for." Chen Huan pointed to the two pieces of satin on the carriage, adding, "Just take a look, that's all."

  Lu Zhuanggui suddenly understood and went in for a while before coming out with an ugly expression.

  He had already counted on Shen Huan's heart.

  "Before, the silk shop was managed by the Qin family, so it's normal for such a situation to arise." Chen Huan comforted Lu Zhuangui.

  "Master and Miss returned to the mansion on the second day, I went to the silk shop to take a look. The two apprentices inside said they were new, and the old apprentices had all been driven away."

  "It must be Lü's people, let's hurry up and change them. Uncle Lu will scare them a bit, saying he wants to report to the authorities, accusing them of being corrupt and self-serving. Those who listen will confess clearly, spitting out as much as they swallowed. Those who don't listen will be handed over to Second Uncle, thrown into prison, and skinned alive!" Shen Huan said coldly, finishing her sentence and raising her head to see that Lü Zhanggui and Qin Yu were staring at her like she was a monster.

  Uh... did I talk too much again?

  She calmly climbed onto the vehicle and pointed to her brother, "The rest of that seasonal change thing, let Uncle Lu and Brother discuss it well. I'm young and don't understand it, also too lazy to learn."

  Sat back in the carriage, let out a breath, pinched his own mouth, it's just that he can't control his mouth.

  Lu Zhuanggui has always been in charge of tea business at the Zhou's house, and is not very familiar with silk trading. She didn't explain clearly and was worried that her brother would not think it through, what a nuisance!

  Yan Cui also stared at her with wide eyes.

  "Your family's young lady was originally clever, haven't you seen?" Chen Huan pouted her small mouth and glared at her.

  Yan Cui smiled, "If it weren't for the fact that I've been with Miss for so many years, I would have thought that a thousand-year-old fox spirit had possessed her. Who would have thought she was only eight?"

  "You're a little demon." Chen Huan gave her a white eye and perked up his ears to listen to Lu Zhuanggui and his brother talking.

  "Master, the goods in the silk store have been unsold for two years, and the patterns are outdated. We can't sell them at a good price. It's better to discount them and use the money to turn over some silver. Besides, I found a silk merchant from Beijing. Why don't we try to import some goods from Beijing? They might be more attractive."

  "Alright, let's do it as Uncle Lu said."

  "Although the Zhuangzi has been rented out, the people inside are still our old folks. If needed, they can be called upon to help. I think Zhou Mama's son, Zhou Zhengyu, is quite clever and skilled at abacus calculations, very reliable, and he's already eighteen this year. Why not transfer him to the silk store to take charge? And then select another younger one to assist him, Master, how about that?"

  "Alright, let's do it as Uncle Lu said." Qin Yu still said this sentence.

  Chen Huan shook his head, knowing that his brother would say so, and it was indeed difficult for him.

  "Alright, I'll go take care of it. Later, Zhou Zhengyu will be moving the old house's belongings into the mansion, and both the young master and miss can take a look at him to see if he's suitable. And... there's also the matter of the tea shop... Ah... should we deal with the silk shop first?" Ru Zhanggui looked at his expression, knowing that he couldn't come up with any ideas, so he could only say this, at least feeling that Fourth Miss was still able to speak sensibly.

  Qin Yu wiped away a thin layer of sweat from his forehead and hastily nodded, "Alright, alright."

  Chen Huan and Qin Yu returned to the mansion, Chen Huan hastily ordered someone to bring a basin of water.

  Two pieces of cloth were put into the water, and at first nothing happened. As the sizing on one piece of cloth gradually dissolved, it began to turn slightly yellowish. After being pulled out and shaken, a strong tug caused the fabric to tear apart.

  Chen Huan and Qin Yu exchanged a quick glance, and Bu Guo really had a problem.

  Qin Wan didn't understand what was going on and asked, "What are you guys doing?"

  Chen Huan hinted at the smoke and greenery outside the door, and only then did she say in a low voice, "The purchase of fabrics, ribbons, hairpins, and jewelry in the mansion has always been handled by Qiao Shi, the wife of Qian Ling. Lu Dao's interference is quite obvious."

  Qin Wan looked at the fabric and whispered in shock, "You mean to say that Lü Dao wants to pass off this bad fabric as the fabric bought by Qian Li's wife and send it into the mansion?"

  "It definitely is." Qin Yu nodded in affirmation.

  "We have to tell Qian Ling's wife then." Qin Wan said urgently.

  "It can't be that obvious." Chen Huan thought for a moment, "Later, let Yun Shang dry the cloth and wrap it up to send to her. Don't say anything, let her decide for herself."

  She wasn't in the mansion, and at first didn't know what trick Lv Dao used to replace Qian Long's position. Now that Lv Dao is taking action against Qian Long's wife, it must be for a reason. But Qian Long is a smooth talker and may not necessarily believe in himself and stand on the side of the main house, so she doesn't want to help too openly either, and needs to observe whether Qian Long will weigh his options or not.

  Qin Yu and Qin Wan didn't understand, but they didn't say anything, just listened to her. Shen Huan's performance these days made them both shocked and admired, feeling that she was like a fairy, waving her sleeves and solving everything.

  "Brother Zhou has arrived." Shallow Jade smiled and pushed open the curtain to enter.

  "Come quickly." Chen Huan jumped up immediately.

  A robust and handsome young man followed Shallow Jade in, bowed his head to salute them, and said in a low voice, "I have seen the three masters."

  Chen Huan and his two siblings often followed their parents to the farm to play, and because of Zhou Mama's relationship, the three of them were very familiar with Zhou Zhengyu.

  "Brother Zhou." Chen Huan quickly stepped forward, supporting his elbow to help him up, looking up at the white hairband on his head, his eyes slightly red, "Sorry."

  "Miss, don't cry, it's all the bandits' evil deeds, nothing to do with you."

  "Zheng Yu, Auntie Zhou is also doing this for your own good... You two siblings just follow us and we definitely won't treat you unfairly." Qin Yu patted Zheng Yu's shoulder.

  Zhou Zhengyu nodded, "My mother can use the best coffin and get a good burial site, I'm already grateful. Moreover, my sister can follow the young ladies into the mansion as a maid, and I'll be transferred to the silk shop as a small manager. The masters have shown great kindness to my family, I will definitely repay them wholeheartedly."

  Chen Huan looked at his slightly red eyes, which couldn't hide the radiance emanating from them. He wasn't a simple-minded person, and to grasp him, one would need to put in some thought.

  She said tentatively, "The silk shop is a mess, the business has been bad for so many years, and Brother Zhou has to worry about it."

  Zhou Zhengyu saw Chen Huan being so polite, which made him feel apologetic instead. He revealed a sunny smile and said, "I've already been to the shop earlier. Lu Zhuang is discussing with a silk merchant from Beijing about purchasing fabrics. However, the price of the Beijing merchant's goods is too high, and our local silk products in Yuhang can't be priced higher. We're afraid it will be difficult to support. Nevertheless, the things from the imperial city have new patterns and colors, which are also favored by the locals who follow the trends of the nobles. The silk from Beijing will also have its place. I have some ideas, but they're not yet mature. Once I've thought them through, I'll report to our masters immediately."

  Chen Huan felt relieved when she heard the words, she liked people who had their own ideas, otherwise, following established rules to do business, with their current abilities and foundation, it would be difficult to make progress in a short period of time, let alone compete with the Qin family's power.

  Qin Wan and Qin Yu both let out a sigh of relief, as long as someone was willing to take care of things with a sincere heart, they could rest assured.

  "Who did Lu Zhuangui choose as your new apprentice?" Shen Huan asked with concern.

  Digression

  The teary-eyed, dazed-looking woman grasped the princess's hand and said, "Your Highness, it's not good to spoil Wenwen. Spoiling him is equivalent to not giving him enough nutrients, so he'll grow very slowly... when can he get plump? Right, right?"

  Duo Ma Ma and Princess hold lollipops, waving them, chasing Wen with the most love, chasing Wen with the most love, chasing Wen with the most love...... Oh yeah!