"Miss Chang had asked for a slave before. After asking her for details, she ended the relationship and cost her a large sum of money. Now the cooperation has been temporarily transferred to our branch in Linfu."
"Who did she find to cooperate with?"
"The cloth store went to the Xu family, and the gold and silver jewelry shop went to the Yang family..."
These were all the rivals of Ji Shu's shop. Now she had confirmed that Jiang Fu only knew how to go against her and didn't know how to do business at all.
No wonder she can't make any money right now. If she comes back a few days later, she will be played to death by those old foxes.
After Ji Shu finished his meal, he got on a soft sedan chair and arrived at the old lady's Fushou Hall.
What was completely different from what it was before she left was that the Fushou Hall, which was filled with Buddhist fragrance and had a Zen feel, now felt a strange sense of depression.
Ji Shu suppressed the smile in his eyes and strolled into the front yard.
The handwriting gallery next to the screen wall is hung with Bagua mirrors. There are also swords made of copper coins hanging on the wall. There are ghost paintings and talismans posted everywhere. Those who don't know it think they have entered a Taoist temple by mistake.
The situation in the inner courtyard was even more exaggerated. The place was almost flooded with yellow talismans. The entire wall was covered with talisman paper, and it was terrifyingly cold.
She walked into the house. The old lady was sitting on the Arhat bed, leaning on the table. Next to her were Jiang Fu and Qi Jinxing, followed by Li Shi and Qi Chengxu.
"I've met my grandmother and my mother."
"Shu'er is back."
The old lady lost a lot of weight, her hair was tangled across her forehead, her white hair was messy, her face had many more wrinkles, and she looked like a walking corpse with dull eyes.
Next to her hand was the incense burner given by Ji Shu, and the smoke choked her and made her cough.
Song's mother brought an embroidery stool for her to sit down. Ji Shu pretended to be worried and asked:
"What's wrong with grandma? I've only been gone for a few months. Why has grandma become so haggard?"
"The old lady is ill, and I don't know why. She always dreams about strange things at night, and she even hears something knocking under the bed."
Li said, she was sitting upright, next to her son, her eyes full of fear.
If she hadn't been the daughter-in-law of an old lady, and had to take care of herself every morning and dusk, Mrs. Li wouldn't have been able to step foot here even if she died. It would be unlucky for her to be haunted by an innocent spirit.
"Is it because the bed has been in disrepair for a long time? There are many military generals in Wudinghou Mansion, and they are all righteous. How can any dirty thing dare to enter here?"
Ji Shu said with a smile, looking unbelieving.
"You think we can't think of it. Not only did we change the bed for the old lady, but we also changed the yard. Unfortunately, it had no effect."
Mrs. Li choked, asking her to tell her that the old lady was responsible for the murder in the past, and now she has come to her door. There is no use hiding, chanting Buddha's name is of no use, it is better to pay off the debt as soon as possible so as not to injure the people of the Hou Mansion!
Li's attitude toward Ji Shu was visibly contemptuous, but he looked at Jiang Fu warmly.
"Ji Shu, you just went to Yan'an Mansion to check the accounts, why did you stay there for so long? Do you know how many things happened during the New Year? If it weren't for Fu'er's ability, the whole house would be in chaos. Fu'er is doing a very good job as the head of the house now. I remember that you still have a few account books in your hand, so please give them to her when you come back."
Li Shi glared at Xitao, "The maid next to you should also be taught a lesson. I asked her for the account books before, but she didn't give them to me!"
"After all, the account book is a thing. If anyone can give it, who will be responsible if something goes wrong. Xitao is also thinking about the Marquis's house. Since my aunt is so handy as a housekeeper, I will give you the account book when I get back."
Ji Shu said to Jiang Fu with a smile.
Jiang Fu hugged Qi Jinxing, her fingers faintly exerting force. No one noticed her guilt and pressure, so Jiang Fu could only break her teeth and swallow.
Qi Chengxu kept looking at Ji Shu and suddenly asked:
"How are you living in Yan'an Mansion? At the beginning of the year, I heard that there was a snowstorm in Yan'an Mansion and there were many homeless people. You...were you not injured?"
Ji Shu raised his eyebrows and looked at Qi Chengxu.
What medicine did Qi Chengxu take today? He actually started to care about her.
Jiang Fu suddenly raised her head and looked at Qi Chengxu, her eyes filled with shock and disappointment at being betrayed.
In fact, Qi Chengxu was in a state of confusion at the moment. Just a few months ago, Qi Chengxu was still thinking about whether Ji Shu, a weak woman who only brought a few people with her, might accidentally encounter something and fall into disarray. There is no coming back from there.
If this is the case, he can marry Fu'er openly and honestly.
Fu'er, the head of the house, is no worse than Ji Shu. He has also arranged the house in an orderly manner in the past few months.
According to Qi Chengxu, anyone can easily do such an easy job as a housekeeper, and Ji Shu is nothing special.
Moreover, Fu'er is also smart. Originally, her mother was still a little dissatisfied with Jiang Fu, but now she is gone.
Originally, the family was living a good life, but Ji Shu, the extra man, came back. Qi Chengxu was upset, but Ji Shu had just entered the house.
Qi Chengxu suddenly felt that something had changed in her.
He had been silent just now, but he was actually looking at Ji Shu. This change came from the inside out, and Ji Shu became more lively and agile.
Qi Chengxu had seen Ji Shu's appearance on the day of his wedding. He was indeed stunning, but he was also very dull, more dignified and elegant, but not lively, just not like a living person.
He couldn't appreciate Ji Shu's beauty, so he naturally hated being married to her, and ran away without looking back.
When we met again six years later, she seemed to have remained unchanged, but in just three or four months, Ji Shu seemed to have a soul, and her whole body showed a delicate look.
He was in a daze for a moment before he remembered to care about her.
"Don't you know, Second Master, there are people helping out the disaster in Yan'an Mansion, and the disaster ended long before Zhengdan. The people in Yan'an Mansion are also living very well, and there is no turmoil at all."
Jiang Fu immediately interrupted and said:
"Yes, yes, looking at Shu'er's appearance, it doesn't look like he has come back from hardship. He is living a good life in Waiding, but it's a pity that he was barely able to go to the ground not long ago in Chengxu. It took him two days to walk without any problems, and it hurt his muscles and bones. For a hundred days, I have been taking care of him, and it was torture to death."
She told Qi Chengxu in a vague way that when he was suffering, she was the only one who could take good care of him.
And Ji Shu was alone in Yan'an Mansion, so it was not his turn to feel distressed!
As expected, Qi Chengxu's expression dimmed after hearing this, and he no longer looked at Ji Shu as fascinatedly as before.
Jiang Fu breathed a sigh of relief.
The old lady said: "Shu'er, you came back just in time. There is something you need to do now. The last tribute issue still angered the emperor, and he was dismissed from his official position in the Chengxu Army and Horse Department, although his injuries have healed now. , but you are still at home idle. Go and beg your father and brother to see if you can calm down the emperor and give Chengxu an official position."
Phew, I’m really addicted to eating soft food!
Xitao scolded this family in her heart.
In the past, the young lady was responsible for the food, clothing, housing and transportation of the Marquis, but now the young lady has to help find official positions.
Why didn't you ask Qi Chengxu to marry into the family? You were shameless!
Ji Shu rolled his eyes and said with a smile:
"My father and brother are both civil servants. According to the emperor's intention, the position of military attache is not feasible for the second master. Anyway, the second master is still young now, why not try to take the imperial examination route? As long as he can pass the Jinshi examination, even if he is just a low-ranking scholar, I can also ask my father and brother to support the second master more in the court."
