Fushoutang Branch Courtyard
Qi Baoxin was led by her grandma and sat in the courtyard basking in the sun.
"Miss Bao, please play by yourself for a while while I go to the dining room to get you breakfast."
Qi Baoxin waved her hand impatiently, and when the people left, she jumped off the stool and wandered aimlessly in the side courtyard.
Random thoughts in my mind.
There was a servant in the courtyard who was wearing a nice bracelet, and the nun who was waiting for her had a big jade ring.
Qi Baoxin stole a lot of things at Weihai Customs, and it became a habit. If he didn't steal for a long time, his hands would itch.
Being caught by Ji Shu did make her a little scared, but her parents didn't say a harsh word to her afterwards, so Qi Baoxin naturally forgot about it quickly.
"Do you know? Yesterday, the second master moved several large boxes of treasures and sent them to the warehouse. I took a peek and saw that they were all priceless and beautiful jewelry!"
Beautiful jewelry?
Qi Baoxin's eyes lit up and he quickly ran behind Hongzhu to eavesdrop.
The two maids on the front porch chattered, "Really? Are they going to be distributed?"
"You are so beautiful. I heard that they were checked before being sealed and put into storage."
"That's great. It would be great if I were working in the warehouse. I could take one out secretly after counting it. Who would have known!"
The two maids walked away, and Qi Baoxin walked out from behind the pillar. After thinking for a moment, she turned and ran back to the yard.
"Mother Wei! Mother Wei! Where is daddy? I'm going to deliver food to daddy!"
"Hey, Miss Bao, the second master is on errands, so it's not convenient for us to go."
"No! I'm going! I want to bring food to daddy!"
Qi Baoxin was so entangled that Mother Wei had no choice but to go to the small kitchen to make some sweet snacks, put them in the box, and led Qi Baoxin to the warehouse.
In the warehouse, Qi Chengxu was sitting on the Imperial Master's chair drinking tea, while several senior attendants were counting and checking accounts.
"Daddy!"
Qi Baoxin threw herself into Qi Chengxu's arms, acting coquettishly.
"Daddy is very busy running errands, are you tired? Xin'er brings food to daddy!"
Qi Chengxu's heart melted, "My dear, daddy is really hungry. What have you given to daddy?"
Qi Baoxin took the food box from Mother Wei, put it on the ground, and took it out one by one.
"There are jujube paste cakes, water chestnut cakes... and I also brought the Maojian tea that daddy loves to drink!"
Mother Wei smiled and said, "Miss Bao brought quite a few, but I feel sorry for the second master!"
Qi Chengxu laughed loudly and raised his hand to signal to the people counting the accounts over there.
"Everyone, take a rest! Come and try the snacks that Xin'er brought. Chen Chen, have you finished ordering the box you have?"
"I just finished ordering and can now seal the box."
Qi Baoxin's eyes were slightly bright, and he secretly looked over there, unable to look away after just one glance.
Qi Chengxu said: "Let's seal it later. Come and try one."
"Xin'er gives it to the uncles, and daddy sits down and rests!"
Qi Baoxin had a soft and cute heart, holding two snacks in his little hands, and ran to Chang Sui, "Uncle, eat!"
Several people were flattered and said, "Thank you, Miss Bao! You are so cute!"
Within a moment, Qi Baoxin received a lot of praise. People in the warehouse squatted on the ground and praised it while eating.
Qi Baoxin stared at the box in Chen Chen's hand. By chance, the tea in Chen Chen's hand bottomed out, and Qi Baoxin ran over carrying the teapot.
"I'll give uncle some water!"
Chen Chen thanked him repeatedly. After Qi Baoxin poured it for him, he immediately took two sips.
Without noticing at all, Qi Baoxin, who was standing next to his legs, took away a Persian sapphire from the box with lightning speed.
The whole box was filled with Persian sapphires, and one missing one was completely invisible to the naked eye.
After the few ministers finished eating, they began to continue their work.
Seeing the box being sealed, Qi Baoxin was completely relieved.
After returning to her residence, she closed the door and played with it for a long time before carefully hiding it.
The next day, Ji Shu slept until he woke up naturally. After finishing his breakfast, he strolled to the old lady's yard.
In the Fushou Hall, Mrs. Li was sitting under the old lady, and Jiang Fu was rubbing the old lady's shoulders. The three of them laughed constantly.
It wasn't until Ji Shu just stepped into the house that the sound suddenly stopped.
Ji Shu bowed lightly.
"Get up, it's really difficult to see you, Mr. Ji."
The old lady said expressionlessly.
Ji Shu stood up with a smile, "No, it's just that I'm not feeling well, and I'm afraid that my grandmother will be sick when I get over it, so I don't sleep in the morning and dusk."
Mrs. Li: "I've been sick for so long, should I get better? Mrs. Ji, it's a rule to wake up early and dusk, don't be confused."
"Several shops in the public school had a lot of troubles due to the heavy snowfall at the end of the year. I was busy every day. I just called the imperial doctor yesterday and said that I was feeling weak. I want to rest for a few days."
Ji Shu didn't say it outright and talked about him indifferently, but both Li and the old lady could see the meaning.
The two of them blushed with anger, and Ji Shuming pretended to threaten them about the shop.
Jiang Fu rolled her eyes, "Since Shu'er feels tired, why not find someone to share the work?"
Ji Shu raised his eyebrows, "My aunt said so, does she have a recommended candidate?"
"I also managed a shop in Jiangnan, and the business was pretty good. Since Shu'er is so tired, why don't I take care of it for her for a few days?"
Ji Shu looked at the old lady expectantly.
"you……"
The old lady hesitated.
Mrs. Li hurriedly said: "Mom, tell Fu'er to give it a try!"
Jiang Fu used to be the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, so she must have learned how to run a household, and this was the best time to ask Ji Shu to delegate power!
If Jiang Fu manages things well, she will be in charge in the future, and she won't have to suffer from Ji Shu's cowardice!
Li was the first to raise her hand in agreement.
The old lady thought for a moment and then nodded.
"Then, Fu'er, let's try it. Mrs. Ji, you can send her the account book later."
Ji Shu smiled and nodded.
Jiang Fu's eyes flickered, meaning, "Since Shu'er already has someone to share the housework with, we will have time to settle down in the morning and evening."
"Miss Fu, even cows and horses have to have some rest! Our young lady has been managing the affairs of the house for four years since she married into the prince's house, and she has become ill. Now that she is taking a break from her busy work, how come she doesn't even have time to recuperate? No?"
Xitao looked worried and pretended to wipe away tears.
"If word of this gets out, how many people will feel sorry for our young lady..."
"alright!"
The old lady quickly stopped, "Ji, just rest if you want! There's no need to sleep in the morning and dusk."
Mrs. Li was so angry that she fell back. What a young lady, but she had to come to greet this old thing every day, but Ji Shu was actually living a more comfortable life than she did!
"Thank you grandma for your consideration."
"I went to check the accounts these days and found a good thing on the street. I want to give it to my grandmother."
Xitao picked up the brocade box she brought in and opened it in front of several people.
The old lady was not interested at all, but after taking a closer look, she immediately sat up.
"This incense burner is so exquisite! Bring it to me and take a look!"
Xitao walked up with the incense burner in her arms. The old lady looked over it over and over again, feeling extremely happy.
Ji Shu said with a smile: "My grandmother bathed the Buddha every day, so I knew she would like this incense burner."
The old lady was impatient and said, "Mother Song, take her to the Buddhist hall quickly."
"Xitao, help me deliver it. The material of this incense burner is precious, so it should be heavy so it doesn't fall."
Ji Shu's smile was secretive.
The old lady nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, you should be more careful!"
After they left, Ji Shu said, "I haven't seen Baoxin for many days. I'll go to the side courtyard to see her."
Just after she got a treasure, the old lady was very pleased with Ji Shu.
"Go ahead, she should be reading in her room right now."
