Arriving at the gate of Bai Mansion, Bai Ruolan looked up at the signboard above the gate. The words "Bai Mansion" were still there, but it looked a little more dilapidated and decadent.
Bai Sheng has been in Yinzhou with the young master of the Zhou family and the prince of Jinyang for a month or two and has not returned.
The servants who originally depended on Bai Sheng were fine at first, but as time went by and various rumors came out, they confirmed that the young master of the Bai family was missing, which made them suddenly feel like they had lost their backbone.
Some shopkeepers and servants who are loyal to the Bai family still abide by their duties and manage the business for the Bai family honestly.
But most people, while starting to look for a way out, do not forget to take advantage of some opportunities.
If it weren't for some old shopkeepers still struggling to keep going, the Bai family's business would have collapsed long ago.
Bai Ruolan was rescued from Yanzhou by Zhao Muyun and brought back to Yinzhou. After that, she was appointed as a military officer in Yinzhou's warehouse. She began to win the hearts of the people in the Bai family.
Through several rounds of Tartar sheepskin reselling business, the Bai family's business was revived and back on track.
The shopkeepers and stewards who were originally loyal to Bai Shoujing realized that the eldest daughter of the Bai family was now in charge, and they all came back to help.
Although it is not as prosperous as when her father Bai Shoujing was alive, it is already pretty good.
Bai Ruolan managed the provincial finances beside Zhao Muyun, and the Bai family's business was handed over to a steward named Bai De to manage.
Bai De had already received the news that Bai Ruolan was coming back, and arranged for more than 20 managers and stewards of the Bai family, big and small, to bathe, change clothes, and line up in front of the Bai Mansion to welcome her.
Seeing Bai Ruolan approaching gracefully, Bai De was overwhelmed with emotion, tears welling in his eyes. He took small steps forward with a trembling body and bowed to Bai Ruolan:
"Welcome home, Miss!"
As Bai De's voice fell, more than 20 shopkeepers and stewards bowed and said in unison: "Welcome home, young lady!"
Bai Ruolan showed a slight smile, very satisfied, and then introduced:
"This is Lord Zhao Muyun, the captain of the Suppression of the Enemy Army of Dayin, and my superior. Shopkeeper Bai, please come and meet him!"
"Ah! This is Lord Zhao! I'm sorry I didn't recognize you, please forgive me!"
Bai De couldn't help but look at Zhao Muyun immediately, with a look of shock on his face, and hurriedly bowed down to pay his respects.
As an elder of the Bai family, he had heard a little about the grievances between Zhao Muyun and Bai Shouren, father and son.
Who would have thought that a small beacon tower captain would become an important military figure in Dayin Mushou in just four or five months.
If they had known that today would turn out like this, why would the Bai family father and son have been so blind as to make enemies with Zhao Muyun?
However, it seems that the relationship between the young lady and Zhao Muyun is special.
The young lady played a decisive role in the Bai family's revival.
However, the young lady must have Zhao Muyun's support behind her.
Otherwise, how could the young lady get tens of thousands of affordable sheepskins and make several times the profit through the Bai family's business channels.
Bai De immediately clarified the relationship.
Whether the Bai family can prosper and become bigger and stronger now depends entirely on Zhao Muyun!
The other shopkeepers of the Bai family had all heard of Zhao Muyun's name, but now that he was standing before them, they were extremely shocked and hurriedly bowed and saluted.
"Greetings, Lord Zhao!"
Zhao Muyun glanced at Bai Ruolan and smiled slightly: "Get up! Your young lady is the host, and I am the guest. No need to be polite."
Bai Ruolan smiled sweetly: "Master Zhao, please come in!"
Zhao Muyun, Bai Ruolan and the tall Huan Naxue accompanied them as they entered the Bai Mansion. When the servants and maids along the way saw them, they rushed to pay their respects.
"Miss, your concubines were driven away by Bai Sheng before, so I took it upon myself to invite them back! In order to bring more popularity to this mansion."
Bai De followed closely and introduced.
"I remember that the third and fifth concubines were pregnant before my father passed away!" Bai Ruolan asked with a frown.
Bai De said calmly, "Yes, the lady has to make the decision on this matter."
"We can discuss this later. First, go to the main hall and take out the things I asked you to prepare. I have something important to announce."
Bai Ruolan waved her hand, obviously not caring at all about the fact that her father's concubines were pregnant.
Bai De hurriedly asked a few of his men to leave, apparently to get what Bai Ruolan needed.
The group came to the main hall in the middle courtyard of the Bai Mansion, and Bai Ruolan invited Zhao Muyun to sit in the hall.
Huan Naxue immediately stood beside Zhao Muyun like a diamond.
The huge sword on her back made the shopkeepers of the Bai family feel uneasy.
As soon as Zhao Muyun sat down, a pretty maid served him tea.
Bai Ruolan also asked more than 20 shopkeepers to stand in a row and bow.
After Zhao Muyun tasted the tea, Bai Ruolan spoke:
"In the past few months, the Bai family has suffered such a tragedy that it has almost been destroyed and no longer exists!"
"I was searching for my father's body in Yanzhou when I encountered the rebels. If Li Si hadn't reported it and Lord Zhao hadn't come to my rescue, I wouldn't be standing here talking to you!"
"The Bai family is now able to come back to life, all because of Lord Zhao!"
Bai Ruolan paused, then glanced at Bai De.
Bai De immediately shouted loudly: "Lift it up!"
squeak!
The door to the hall opened, and about ten people came in, carrying a pile of books in pairs.
They quickly piled the account books on a table in front of Zhao Muyun, and they formed a small mountain.
Zhao Muyun remained calm.
These should be the Bai family’s deeds, account books, and rosters!
After the servants piled these things up, Bai Ruolan waved her hand and asked them to leave.
Then she whispered to Bai De, who looked incredulous. However, after being glared at by Bai Ruolan, he immediately stepped aside obediently.
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