Capítulo 994: Chapter 992: Intentions
Wu Lihong has been in the Shu region for so ti now. With his identity as an imperial envoy, how could he not uncover all the details about the mother and daughter? Especially with Zhou Xuennian and his daughter by his side, acting as informants. Therefore, he has a pretty good understanding of Wufu’s affairs.
However, hearing and seeing are two different things. Madam Zhou’s personality is soft and weak; she definitely doesn’t have the capability to build such a household. If she doesn’t, then it must be that girl who has just reached the age of marriage…
Wu Lihong looked at this garden. Although this residence is small, it is like a sparrow with all its vital organs. Even the small garden is extrely well maintained.
Such ticulousness is built with silver, not sothing that can be spoken into existence.
Furthermore, there are several other estates, along with two shops, including one restaurant, which is said to have excellent business.
Fu Gui secretly investigated and calculated, and the output from all these various businesses would be at least twenty thousand taels of silver.
And all of this was accumulated by a young girl.
Wu Lihong felt a bit complicated, thinking of his own daughters. Even the concubine-born ones are pampered, spending their ti embroidering in the attic, discussing clothes and jewelry; none are like her, who saved to build such a vast household estate.
Well, these thirty thousand or so taels might not be much in the eyes of the aristocratic families in Changan, but in such a small place, it would be enough for the mother and daughter to live comfortably.
Not only in Huayang but even in the Wu Family, who among the won and concubines has such an economic foundation?
No wonder Zhou Xuennian previously said they are confident; isn’t this confidence after all!
Thinking of this, Wu Lihong’s mood was indescribably complex, sowhat itching, sowhat sour.
Madam Zhou was stunned for a mont, then smiled, saying, “Doesn’t Mr. Wu know what kind of person I am? I am simple and incapable. Our comfortable life now is all thanks to Wufu’s savings.”
These words carried a hint of proud relief, but also a slight grievance.
Wu Lihong imdiately caught on and said, “Rest assured, when you return, you won’t be lacking in fine clothes and good food.”
Madam Zhou’s smile beca a bit stiff, her eyelids lowering slightly.
Qiu Xiang internally sneered even more, thinking they don’t lack fine clothes and good food now; what’s the need for unnecessary actions?
Returning to that ho would likely not even compare to eating here; after all, the ways a Madam has to tornt a concubine are countless.
“You said earlier, Wufu went to Changan with a man to handle so business?” Wu Lihong asked again.
Madam Zhou nodded, “She said she had so business to negotiate.”
Wu Lihong pursed his lips and said, “She is a clever girl, but you shouldn’t spoil her so much. After all, she’s of marriageable age and having a young lady show up in public and travel a long distance with a man… how does that sound good?”
Madam Zhou’s expression changed.
“In grand families, except for rchant won, no young lady shows up and negotiates business like a man,” Wu Lihong added.
“What does Mr. Wu an?” Madam Zhou frowned slightly, probing.
Wu Lihong said, “When you return to the Wu Family, I’ll assign a few capable managers to assist you, to manage these estates and shops, so you don’t have to be directly involved. Otherwise, if word gets out that Wu Lihong’s daughter negotiates business like a man, it would be a laughingstock.” Fearing that Madam Zhou might misunderstand, he added, “Rest assured, these assets will still be in your and your daughter’s na and will serve as her dowry. You only need to settle accounts and collect interest annually.”
Madam Zhou was taken aback.
Qiu Xiang’s face drastically changed; these words sound nice, but isn’t it just an attempt to seize the young lady’s properties?
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