Chapter 134 Bewitching

Madam Luo smiled kindly, Xiaozhi nodded happily, and Ling'er shouted, "Yes, Miss!"

They're very familiar with this approach.

Previously, when they were at the Shen family, Ye Yunyi often gave them small favors. On several occasions, Ling'er and Xiaozhi told Shen Yuanzhu about it, and Shen Yuanzhu told them to take the favors without worry, so the two of them obeyed.

However, Ye Yunyi later discovered that the three of them were just taking money without doing anything, and after scolding them a few times, she stopped giving them anything.

The fact that the young lady mentioned it now suggests that there's more money to be made.

The three were overjoyed, but the Xie family was in complete chaos.

After Xie Boyu and his wife, Xie Xuchuan, and Jiang Wansu returned to Xuanji Courtyard, Hua Nanzhi summoned the warehouse manager of the weaving workshop.

"Go ask the old lady if she wants to send someone to Sichuan to buy silkworm silk today, and also to collect silk from Taihu Lake."

"Although there isn't much Hangzhou silk, it's still easier to acquire. If we don't prepare in advance, others might buy up all the raw materials at high prices, leaving us unable to pay..."

Hua Nanzhi had just opened her mouth when Xie Boyu interrupted her.

"Isn't it a bit too early to start collecting raw materials now? The raw silk for five hundred bolts of brocade is quite expensive. If my Xie family is not selected, it will not be easy to preserve such valuable silk threads."

Hua Nanzhi said, "If we don't start acquiring raw materials now, will it be too late after we win the lottery?"

Xie Boyu's personality can be described as cautious and timid, or as timid and cowardly, seeking only to live in comfort and security.

Thinking of his outrageous remarks a few days ago, where he said he would pay off Xie Chengzhi's loan shark debts, Hua Nanzhi became even more furious.

"Over the years, how much money have we spent cleaning up the mess left by the second wife? And how much has the public school spent as well?"

“Every time Xie Chengzhi and his wife take inventory of the storeroom, they find 10% to 20% of the money is lost or damaged. Do you not know where all that money went?”

"Half of the money meant to cover Xie Chengzhi's losses would be enough to buy raw materials, so why are you feeling sorry for him now?"

Since taking over Xie San Niang's private seal, Hua Nan Zhi has become more confident in her speech.

"And what if the Xie family doesn't win the bid? They're just going to leave the raw materials in the warehouse and let them get eaten by insects."

"Xie Qi can make a fortune using faded red silk, so why would we let hundreds of bolts of brocade rot in the warehouse?"

Hua Nanzhi's hands trembled slightly: "Our main branch..."

Hua Nanzhi's gaze swept over Xie Xuchuan, who remained silent and listless, and then glanced at Jiang Wansu, who was of no use whatsoever. She then abruptly closed her eyes and slowly opened them again.

"The second wife is right about one thing today: how many troubles has our first wife's family been in lately?"

"If you can't do something for the family this time, how will you, as the head of the family, control your second and third sons after the old lady passes away?"

Why are you saying all this?

Xie Boyu also got angry: "Paying back the money for Chengzhi is a matter of life and death, and the warehouse suffers losses every year. So what if Chengzhi reports a little more?"

“Our eldest son’s family has already taken over all the family’s assets, and Jingyuan is favored by the old lady, so naturally arrangements will be made for him.”

“But what does Chengzhi have? These years, the old lady has grown old and her temper has become strange. She dislikes the second branch of the family more and more. If I, as the eldest brother, don’t let him get a share of the profits, wouldn’t Chengzhi hate everyone in the family?”

"In that case, the family will no longer be a family, and it will fall apart sooner or later."

Xie Boyu said, "Business is never-ending, and the Xie family can't possibly earn all the money in the world. Knowing that this business with the Prince's Mansion is fraught with danger, why bother getting involved in this mess?"

"Wandering in muddy waters? Then tell me, which business deal wasn't dangerous?"

"Wasn't it dangerous for Xuchuan to go to Huizhou? Wasn't it dangerous for your mother to carry a piece of plain cloth alone to Dongshan in southern Chongqing in her early years?"

Hua Nanzhi's voice grew louder and louder: "If it weren't for those repeated dangers, where would the Xie family's current assets come from? Where would you be able to enjoy flowers and birds every day, living a carefree and leisurely life?"

How could Xie Boyu be so "magnanimous" and generous with his money?

"The property that was separated from the Xie family's weaving workshop belongs to our eldest son's family, to Xu Chuan, and will also be the property of the child in Wan Su's womb in the future."

"These are the rules of your Xie family. Why can't Xie Chengzhi abide by them?"

Hua Nanzhi hated Xie Chengzhi and Zheng Shu to death.

Over the years, that couple has made our home a living hell. If it weren't for them, she and Xie Boyu probably wouldn't have ended up hating each other so much.

Hearing his parents arguing, Xie Xuchuan's mind was filled with the image of Shen Yuanzhu holding Xie Qi's arm, smiling gently.

She used to look at herself in the same way.

Whenever he made a successful deal, he would boast about it to Shen Yuanzhu, who would smile and open her round eyes with admiration.

He liked the way Yuanzhu looked at him, as if he were the most powerful person in the world.

But now, Yuanzhu is unwilling to look at him again.

The arguing and complaining around him made him feel annoyed. Xie Xuchuan even began to regret his decision to marry Jiang Wansu in the first place...

If he hadn't insisted on doing it this way, things wouldn't have turned out this way.

Jiang Wansu, however, had a slight change of heart when she heard that the 20% share belonged to the child in her womb.

Born into the Jiang family and married to Xie Xuchuan, she knew all too well the importance of having control over money and finances.

When the Jiang family was raided, even the once arrogant eldest sister, Jiang Naizhen, was despised by Jiang Hong and sent to her maternal uncle's house overnight by Madam Jiang.

Overnight, the Jiang family, who could do whatever they wanted in Suzhou Prefecture, fell apart and were ruined.

She, who was once an insignificant illegitimate daughter and not valued by her father and mother, ended up having the best outcome.

Jiang Wansu stroked her lower abdomen, lost in thought.

After thinking for a moment, she said softly, "Father, Mother, let's stop arguing. If we keep arguing, it will only hurt our harmony."

Upon hearing her speak, Xie Boyu and his wife realized that they had lost their composure in front of the younger generation, and then they restrained themselves.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Wansu said, "Father and Mother's concerns are all reasonable. However, Grandmother's idea is that we must win the cloth sample competition at the Prince's Mansion. With the weaving skills of our Xie family, the chances of winning are extremely high."

"If we don't win the bid, that's fine. But if we do win, but we don't have the raw materials and can't deliver the goods, then..."

She looked worried: "Wouldn't this offend both the Imperial Textile Commissioner and the Prince's Mansion at once?"

“Grandmother’s health is not good, and I’m afraid she won’t be able to withstand such a blow. If something really happens, we, as her juniors, will not be able to bear the responsibility.”

The couple had just been arguing about business matters, but they hadn't expected Xie San Niang to be at her limit. If they didn't go along with her wishes, it might really lead to some irreparable consequences.

Finally, Xie Boyu said, "Arrange for someone to go to Shu today, and I will find someone to set off for Taihu Lake."

Hua Nanzhi remained silent, and Jiang Wansu walked over to Xie Xuchuan's side.

She observed his expression and guessed most of what he was thinking.

Reaching out to take Xie Xuchuan's hand, Jiang Wansu pulled him aside: "Xuchuan, I know you still care about Yuanzhu, but if you continue to be so decadent and escapist, Yuanzhu will only drift further and further away from you."

"Xie Qi is now famous, but you are becoming increasingly obscured. In the future, not only Yuan Zhu, but even the Xie family will lose your place."

"Do you want to become like Xie Qi from before?"

Jiang Wansu placed her hand on Xie Xuchuan's chest, seductively saying, "Xie Qi is where he is today because he knows how to fight and how to grab, but you..."

She sighed sadly, "If this continues, not only will you not be able to get Yuanzhu back, but you won't even be able to stay in the Xie family."