Daiyu from the Red Mansion is also arguing with people today

Chapter 191 Xue Baochai leaves

Daiyu gently pushed Lan Rui out the door: "Why would I lie to you? Well, you've been carrying a pot of flowers everywhere today, aren't you tired? Go ahead, girl, I want to rest!"

Lan Rui smiled sweetly and ran out happily. Before leaving, she did not forget to answer loudly: "I'm not tired!"

Daiyu turned around and happened to see Yingchun's slightly envious eyes.

"It would be great if I had a maid like this by my side!"

Daiyu held Yingchun's hand and comforted her, "Life will get better and better! I promise you!"

Thinking about how Daiyu was living a prosperous life, Yingchun couldn't help but feel more optimistic about the future.

Not long after the two returned to the yard, Feng'er arrived at Lixiangyuan.

She was holding a bag of medicine in her hand, attracting many curious looks along the way.

Someone with a curious mind asked Feng'er where she was going. She smiled and explained, "This is the tonic that the Second Young Lady has just prepared. Our Second Grandmother specially asked me to bring it to the Young Lady. We must not let the Young Lady be deprived of the medicine."

These medicines were all on display, and Yingchun would not drink them. The reason they were sent here was just a cover, and the real purpose was to bring the banknotes for Wang Xifeng.

Feng'er took out the stack of banknotes from her sleeve and gave it to Daiyu.

"Our grandmother said that after the purchase, the deed will be in the hands of the girl. From now on, the interest earned from renting it out every year will be divided equally between the girl and our grandmother."

"My sister-in-law and I are sisters, how can I accept money from her?"

Daiyu took the banknotes, counted them, then turned and walked into the study, wrote a promissory note, and handed it to Feng'er: "This is the agreement between my sister-in-law and me. When my sister-in-law needs the land deed, just use this promissory note to exchange with me."

Feng Er took the loan note, glanced at it quickly, and a happy smile appeared on her face: "Young lady, you are really thoughtful."

"You have such a sweet mouth!"

Daiyu thought that she would not be attending Ping'er's banquet in a few days, so she brought out a piece of plain cotton cloth and a piece of brocade from the inner room: "These two pieces of cloth are the gifts I prepared for Sister Ping'er. You two are both my sister-in-law's right-hand men. Even if your status changes in the future, don't let your friendship become alienated."

The joy on Feng'er's face became more genuine: "Thank you for your advice, Miss. Feng'er will keep it in mind!"

After saying this, she said goodbye to Daiyu and returned to the East Courtyard happily.

Yingchun took the banknotes and counted them, somewhat surprised: "There are actually five thousand taels! Judging from Sister Feng's dowry, this should be all she can come up with at the moment!"

Daiyu nodded in agreement: "Yes, even if she still has some, it is impossible to exchange it all for Zhuangzi. She must leave half for the one in her belly. How about it? Do you want to give me the money you earn and exchange it for Zhuangzi?"

Yingchun calculated the income of the shop and shook her head slightly: "Forget it, my shop only makes 200 taels of silver in two months, which is not enough to buy much land."

"Sister, have you forgotten the dividends from Menghua Restaurant? That's paid out every month!"

After Daiyu reminded her, Yingchun remembered that she still had half of her bonus, and a smile immediately appeared on her face: "When you get last month's bonus, help me change it all into farmland, and it doesn't have to be in my name."

Daiyu guessed, "Are you preparing for the future?"

Yingchun said indifferently: "Yes, you know, there is no secret in my yard."

Daiyu held her hand and comforted her, "Don't be discouraged. My people have sent me news that Madam Xing and my second sister-in-law have begun to investigate the maids and nannies in your room."

Yingchun's eyes just lit up, but then quickly dimmed again: "It's just a change of people, what difference can it make. Sometimes I really envy you and your maids, you can grow up together."

"You can do that too! When you have enough money, buy a house, show up from time to time, and train your own people. You can't wait until you need someone and then train them temporarily."

Yingchun thought about it carefully and looked at Daiyu: "Okay! I need my sister to help me cover up a little bit!"

The two sisters reached a preliminary consensus.

Although Xue Baochai was extremely reluctant, the thought of leaving had already formed a whirlpool that trapped her, forcing her to urge Aunt Xue, who had the same feeling, to pack up her things.

When they left this time, there was very little they could take with them.

Compared with the ten or so carts of luggage that he carried when he first came to Beijing, the things he took away now could barely fill two carts.

Daiyu and her sisters sent Xue Baochai to the corner gate of the inner courtyard and watched her get on the carriage.

The group walked farther and farther away, and after turning a corner, even the sound of the carriage could no longer be heard in the alley.

Mrs. Wang glanced at Shi Xiangyun, who was still sobbing softly, and her expression was not pleasant.

"It's all gone!"

After Mrs. Wang finished speaking, she took Zhou Rui's wife into the inner courtyard.

Daiyu, however, was secretly paying attention. She had not forgotten the meaningful look that Xue Baochai gave Zhou Ruijia before she left.

She kept this detail in mind, and when she returned to Lixiangyuan, she immediately called Qiu Kui: "Zhou Rui's family, have you done anything unusual recently?"

Qiu Kui thought about it and said, "Besides the fact that their family has been eating better recently, our people only saw Miss Xue whispering a few words to Zhou Ruijia, and then stuffed something into her mouth. But we haven't found out more."

Hearing this, Daiyu had some guesses: "Keep watching!"

Not long after Qiu Kui took the order and went out, Ling Ji walked in with an account book.

"Miss, this is the account book sent by Menghua Restaurant, and also our dividends."

Daiyu flipped through it casually. The notes were very brief, only listing the daily expenses and income.

According to a rough estimate, the daily income is nearly 3,000 taels. Compared with before the recipe was updated, the monthly surplus is more than 20,000 taels.

"Lord Wang, I have made no loss on this deal, and I can accept the dividend with peace of mind." As she said this, Daiyu pushed the account book and banknotes in front of Lin Ji.

"With Aunt Xu as his relationship, he shouldn't cheat on such a thing. Return this account book and tell them that they don't need to send it again in the future.

Take this banknote back with the five thousand taels I gave you and my second sister-in-law, and send them back to Jiangnan to buy a farm. It's best to buy them in one place, or nearby, so it's easier to take care of them. Four thousand taels of silver are for Sister Yingchun, but you don't have to buy them separately, just put them in our name first."

Lin Ji put away the banknotes and took note of Daiyu's instructions.

When he was about to leave, he saw Lan Rui jumping in and he couldn't help but stop.

Daiyu glanced at Lingji jokingly and said to Lan Rui, "How was it, are you done watching the fun?"

On their way back, they happened to pass by the yard of the former Xue family, where the maids were cleaning the house.