"The Queen? What did the Queen say?"
Liu Deng was stunned for a moment, and his expression immediately became serious.
Even though the queen is blind, she is still the queen of the Han Dynasty. She has an irreplaceable position in the palace, and she has been the queen for so many years.
If there were no reliable manpower in this palace, she probably wouldn't be able to survive until now.
"I don't quite understand. My aunt just said, let me tell you when I have time. It's going to get colder today, and I want you to make more plans for yourself when you have nothing to do!"
Dou Muyao thought about it seriously, and then repeated like the queen.
"hiss--"
Liu Deng couldn't help but gasped. It seemed that the queen must have heard something, but it was not convenient to say it clearly.
But he couldn't let go of his feelings, so he had no choice but to choose to send the message to himself through the little girl.
"Brother Deng, what's wrong with you? Are you okay?"
Seeing that Liu Deng's face turned ugly, Dou Muyao asked quickly.
"It's okay, I'm kidding you! Since Mom asked you to take care of this family, of course you have to start with the accounts first. Let's start by looking at how much gift money we received for this wedding!"
Liu Deng laughed and changed the topic directly. He really didn't want to continue this topic.
After all, this topic is too heavy. If I continue to discuss this with the little girl, I will probably scare the little girl.
"Okay...but you have to teach me!"
As Dou Muyao spoke, she stopped pursuing the matter any further. She was born with ice and snow, and she was born in a wealthy family since she was a child.
Although Liu Deng's excuse was a bit clumsy, she knew in her heart that since Liu Deng changed the subject, he had his reasons.
"Okay, let me teach you!"
Liu Deng suddenly became interested and said with a smile.
"Then it's better to choose a day than to hit the sun. Why not choose today!"
Dou Muyao said with interest.
Liu Deng did not refuse intentionally. If Dou Muyao could really practice it, it would be a big help to Liu Deng.
After all, there are too few trustworthy people in the court. If Dou Muyao can handle the family affairs, Liu Deng's pressure will be much less.
Immediately, he called Dou Zhong over and brought over all the account books of the family's expenses during this period. Then he ordered an abacus to be sent to him. Liu Deng began to teach Dou Muyao how to use the abacus step by step in the study.
There is a formula for how to make an abacus, and Liu Deng himself knows it by heart.
In the big business houses near Chang'an, many shopkeepers have begun to use abacus to calculate accounts, but for ladies from wealthy families like Dou Muyao, the time they have been exposed to abacus is much shorter.
Fortunately, Dou Muyao was very smart, and Liu Deng was more attentive in teaching. In just one afternoon, Dou Muyao basically mastered the key.
Although I am still a little unskilled when playing this game, basic calculations are already much faster than calculating chips.
Seeing her being very thorough, calculating and memorizing the results, and not even bothering to eat dinner, Liu Deng smiled and went out for a walk to eat.
The facilities in this palace are relatively complete, with three warehouses alone.
One is used to store miscellaneous things, as well as the food and materials in the house, and the other is used to store ordinary gifts received.
After all, in Chang'an City, there are too many things to welcome and deliver.
These things are too formatted, such as silk and satin. Although they have a certain value, they do not meet the need for careful collection.
For example, during Liu Deng's wedding, he received countless silks and satins of various colors.
These things cannot be used up by oneself, so they are generally stored in categories.
The most important part is naturally managed by the stewards in the mansion, but this account book still needs to be checked by someone from the master's family.
If it were in Jinyang, there would naturally be officials from Dai State to deal with it on their behalf.
But now we are in Chang'an City, and these things will not be transported back to Jinyang for a while, so they can only be managed by Dou Zhongxian.
But the value of these things is so great that Dou Zhong is frightened every day for fear of losing something.
Fortunately, Dou Muyao took over now, which really made Dou Zhong breathe a sigh of relief.
Liu Deng is not interested in accounts, but he is actually very interested in looking at treasures.
Under the leadership of Dou Zhong, he came to the treasure house under the rockery in the back garden with great interest.
"Reporting to the king, here are the things that were originally kept in the palace. Your Majesty and the Queen have directly rewarded them to the King. All the account books are with the Queen!"
Dou Zhong was talking and guiding Liu Deng the way.
Looking at the large number of jade articles on the rows of shelves, Liu Deng was really elated. He really didn't expect that he would really make a lot of money this time.
These jade articles are exquisite in shape and full of ancient charm. They look like good things. It is estimated that if you take out any one of them outside, it will be a good thing to grab.
"Here are the treasures sent by each family for the king's wedding. They have just been registered and are now arranged in a somewhat messy manner!"
After walking through a few rows of shelves and looking at the treasures piled messily on the ground, Dou Zhong said with some embarrassment.
"Is this thing considered a treasure?"
Looking at the glassware placed in the corner, the corners of Liu Deng's mouth twitched.
"Reporting back to your Majesty, these glazed wares are all exquisite in shape. They can be sold for at least several thousand guan in Chang'an City. Moreover, they are definitely priceless and have no market. They are really rare treasures!"
Dou Zhong admired sincerely.
"Go back and pick out all the glazed wares among these treasures, take them outside and sell them all!"
The corners of Liu Deng's mouth twitched. Could this be considered shooting himself in the foot?
These things made of stones and sand have deceived others for a long time, and now they have deceived themselves. This is how fast the June debt can be repaid!
"Your Majesty, is this inappropriate? After all, this is a treasure sent by others..."
Dou Zhong froze there and said with some embarrassment.
"I will tell you a secret. You only need to know it yourself. Don't tell anyone else!"
Liu Deng still believed in Dou Zhong. After all, with his current relationship with the Dou family, the Dou family could send him to be Liu Deng's housekeeper, which in itself was a recognition of his loyalty.
"Your Majesty, please speak!"
Dou Zhong also hurriedly came over and lowered his voice.
"Actually, all these glazed wares were made by me. The total cost of these things is only two thousand dollars..."
Liu Deng said with a wry smile.
"D-Is what your Majesty said true?"
Dou Zhong's eyes widened.
