Spring Breeze in the Mansion 018 Four Products General

  Qin Yu and Qin Wan frowned, they were really like children, their grief had passed so quickly.

  "So soon you've all packed up?" Qin Yu asked, hoping to stall for time so he could think of a countermeasure.

  "The yard was originally swept by someone every year. This time, the lady specially sent many people to clean up, and all the good furniture is still there, and the bad ones have been replaced. The bedding and so on were just bought before the New Year's Day and haven't been used yet, I guarantee that the young masters will not be disappointed. In addition, a clever and capable first-class maid was selected from the house to serve the fourth daughter, and several quick-witted and obedient little maids were also chosen. Later, big brother and sister can go and see if they are satisfied, and if not, the slaves will go and choose again."

  Xing Huan laughed and looked at Huaxi Creek. Lü Shi's people also had their own strengths, and now she began to carefully ponder.

  Qin Yu hummed.

  Qin Wan and the other two understood each other's minds, wasn't Lü Shi being so diligent because he was afraid they would make trouble for Yu Chunyuan? The weasel's New Year's greeting to the chicken was not a good omen.

  "Alright, we'll pack up and head over," said Qin Wan.

  Huaxi said "Fu" and smiled, "That servant girl has taken her leave."

  "What's good about this?" Qin Yu frowned.

  "Brother, when will the people from the old house arrive?" Chen Huan suddenly asked.

  Qin Yu patted his head, "Look at me, I completely forgot about this. The person has already arrived from Qing Shan County and has been waiting at the silk storehouse. I told Xiao An to hurry up and bring him in."

  Qin Wan furrowed her brows, "There is one first-class and two second-class attendants beside Qin Yan, as well as four rough servants. The Lu family dispatched that many people to the Dan Gui courtyard according to Qin Yan's arrangement, trying to make a show of it, and also used this opportunity to plant people around us."

  After her parents passed away, Shen Huan woke up to find that several people had left the house. Among the maids who stayed behind were Xin Yue, Qian Yu and Yan Cui. Qian Yu and Yan Cui later followed her until she could no longer support them, at which point Qian Yu got married and Yan Cui was taken back by her parents. Qin Wan was forced to return to the Qin Manor by Lü Shi, while Xin Yue continued to follow Qin Wan. After Qin Wan's death, Xin Yue went in search of Shen Huan and the others, but at that time Qin Yu was also preparing to join the army, and her uncle and aunt were too busy with their own affairs. Shen Huan herself could not afford to raise a maid, so Xin Yue reluctantly accepted the silver given by Shen Huan and left tearfully.

  Qin Yu's little An had been following him all along, until Qin Yu joined the army and had to bid farewell. So these few people can stay, while others are restless at heart, it's better not to keep them, lest they cause trouble for themselves.

  "Adding the old housekeeper, our people will seem more numerous. Those sent by the mansion can't be rejected either. Shallow Jade has always followed Mother, being sensible and steady, and also knows how to write and calculate accounts, so I think it's best for Shallow Jade and New Moon to follow Sister. On my side, there are Cloud Veil and Smoke Emerald, which is just enough for personal attendants. As for Brother, he can still find a clever young servant to follow him, as he will need someone to run errands when he attends school. For the others, we'll keep one or two who seem suitable in the outer courtyard to do rough work; those who are not up to par can be sent back. Anyway, as long as we don't overstep our bounds according to the rules, it's fine."

  "Doesn't Xiaoxing want it either?" Qin Yu said in surprise.

  "I also think that the old house has too many people coming and going, it's too conspicuous. Let's go over there and see what happens, anyway our big house is our own affair." Qin Wan agreed with Shen Huan's words.

  "Brother, when did Old Lu say to bring in the account book?" Chen Huan tilted her head and looked at Qin Yu with a sideways glance.

  Qin Yu immediately made a bitter face and scratched his head, "...... I'll let Xiao An go notify them to bring people in together."

  Qin Wan and Chen Huan exchanged a knowing glance.

  Qin Yu had no choice but to grit his teeth and ask Xiao An to go to the silk shop to call someone.

  "We need money." Chen Huan reminded his troubled brother with a helpless expression.

  "Don't worry, brother will definitely make a lot of money and let you get married with great fanfare." Qin Yu patted his chest.

  Qin Wan said, "Both I and Chen Huan have our dowries ready. You need to earn money for your wife's betrothal gifts. After the three-year mourning period is over, you will be of a suitable age to get married."

  Qin Yu glared at her, intentionally changing the subject, "A big girl like you, saying such things without shame? Are you regretting getting married? You once said you admired Ruiqin Wang's prince, so I'll have my brother arrange a marriage for you with him."

  Qin Wan's face suddenly turned bright red, and she stomped her foot in a hurry. "Nonsense! When did I ever say that? Brother is bullying me!"

  "Rui's royal prince?" Chen Huan asked strangely, "What is there to admire about him?"

  She had heard of the Rui Qin Wang Fu, after all, it was the only first-class royal prince and the emperor's only living brother. The Rui Qin Wang led the 100,000-strong Divine Strategy Army stationed on the western front line to defend against the turmoil in Tuyuhun and the Western Regions, making great contributions to the country's peace and stability. After the war, he returned to the capital with his army, and the Western Regions' Divine Strategy Army, which was founded by Rui Qin Wang, became famous for its bravery and was stationed in the imperial city as a guard. In the previous emperor's death and the five princes' struggle for power, Rui Qin Wang was the only prince who fought to protect the emperor's legitimate lineage and army, and he supported the current emperor's ascension to the throne. Therefore, Rui Qin Wang's status today is even more unattainable. However, it seemed that 15 years later, the emperor fell ill and handed over power to his second son, and the Rui Qin Wang Fu disappeared without a trace, seemingly no longer having any influence.

  As for who is currently famous, it's actually the eldest son of Ruiqin Wang, Ling Feng. But why he's so famous, she didn't care about and wasn't clear about what happened in the imperial court, nor did she think about the outcome of Ruiqin Wang's crown prince.

  But now is different, whoever has power, she must be clear that one day she will have to compete with Qin Songtao in the imperial court.

  Qin Yu's face was filled with admiration as he said, "You haven't heard of Xiao Ziran? The Crown Prince of Rui, at the age of six, killed a tiger; at thirteen, followed his father to battle; at fourteen, led troops to defeat the enemy general and capture their camp, taking Wu Zi Wang alive and forcing him to surrender. Now, he's been appointed as Wei Wu Lang Jiang by the Emperor himself, our dynasty's first young general, how formidable!"

  At the age of fourteen, he became a fourth-rank general?

  Chen Huan nodded, "Indeed, that's impressive. Logically, as the eldest son of the Tujia tribe's royal family, he shouldn't need to risk his life to achieve merits, but it seems he doesn't resemble ordinary nobles' sons after all." After finishing speaking, she looked at her sister with profound meaning.

  Qin Wan was flustered and annoyed by the ambiguous gaze of the two, "Obviously brother is envious of my youthful vigor, yet he comes to frame me!"

  "It's actually not bad at all." Chen Huan said with a tilted head, teasingly looking at his sister.

  "Oh no, all of you shut up! We're in the midst of a funeral, do you want people to say I'm unfilial?" Qin Wan's face was stern and unpleased.

  Qin Yu's expression turned gloomy, "Let's talk about it after the three-year mourning period is over."

  Chen Huan was actually speaking from her heart, she didn't want her sister to be an imperial concubine at all.

  Not to mention the emperor fell ill in bed fifteen years later, but before her death in her previous life, she did not hear the news of the emperor's passing. If her sister entered the palace at the peak of her youth, how would she spend her days? Moreover, it was difficult to predict the honor and favor of the emperor's women; one day they were in high favor, the next day they lost it - who could control that? It was better to find a good family to be the mistress of. For this reason, she really needed to think carefully about it, but the threshold of the Ruiqin Prince's mansion was too high and they couldn't reach it now. However, her sister was already 17 years old and marrying into a good family would be considered late; if they waited three more years, it would be too late.

  The three siblings continued talking for half an hour when Lu Zhuanggui followed Xiao An and brought in the two girls, while everyone else waited outside.

  The two were originally people beside their parents, and Xing Huan was also familiar with them. Now, however, they seriously sized each other up.

  Yan Cui was 15 years old, with a pair of clever big eyes curiously looking around. Qian Yu was 16 years old, living up to her name, with skin as white as jade, beautiful and delicate, appearing calm and sensible, without being arrogant due to her beauty.

  "The others are all waiting outside, waiting for your orders." said Lu Zhuangui with a slight bow.

  Chen Huan took a glance at Lu Zhuangui, who looked to be in his mid-to-late thirties. He didn't look particularly shrewd, but he made up for it with his honest and steady demeanor. He was holding a bundle of cloth in his arms, which probably contained the account books.

  "Let's go back first, Na Lu. I'll leave the account book here and we can discuss it another day." Qin Yu said, hastily retreating as if escaping.

  Lu Zhuanggui's eyebrows sank slightly, and his gentle sigh fell into Shen Huan's eyes.