He did what he was supposed to do. After being injured, he came back as soon as possible. If anything bad came out, Qian Min couldn't abandon him, otherwise she would be accused of being a snob!
"Lord Marquis is unparalleled in bravery. He will surely be victorious in every battle before his departure. Go quickly."
Qian Min was somewhat displeased by Su Chang'an's words, but she had no choice but to bear it and urge him to set off quickly.
Su Chang'an smiled, waved goodbye to Qian Min reluctantly, mounted his horse, and seemed to be struggling a bit.
Upon closer inspection, Qian Min felt extremely disgusted.
This was hardly the demeanor of an invincible general; a bad feeling crept into her heart.
If Su Chang'an fails to win the battle, will it implicate her family?
Su Chang'an led his troops away, and the people dispersed.
Qian Min also got into the carriage and returned to the city. The thought of having to stay here for two or three years made her irritable.
The steward arrived as soon as I returned to the manor.
Su Changsheng and Su Changshui have come to her to ask for money.
Qian Min was furious: "I didn't ask the Su family for money, yet they have the nerve to come and ask me for money."
The two wives of the Su family have run away and cannot be caught.
Old Yang and Old Su don't get involved.
Originally, these were all things Su Chang'an was in charge of, but now that he's gone, these issues have come to her.
“Miss, the Second Master and the Third Master are like scoundrels. If we don’t take care of the son-in-law’s expedition, I’m afraid there will be gossip.”
The maid reminded Qian Min that even if she disliked this matter, there was nothing she could do.
Qian Min took a deep breath and said, "They dare to spread rumors about me; they don't want to live."
"Send word to them all to come to the main courtyard. I have something to say."
Qian Min wasn't stupid; she wouldn't let the Su family benefit for nothing. But she also couldn't ignore the mess the Su family had to clean up.
But she doesn't yet fully understand just how bad things have gotten.
But if you want to rely on her, you have to listen to her.
The Su family members gathered in the main courtyard.
Su Changsheng and Su Changshui exchanged a glance, then smiled obsequiously and said, "Sister-in-law, just give us your instructions, and we promise to do whatever you say."
Old Su's expression was indifferent.
Old Mrs. Yang forced a smile. She didn't like Qian Min, but she couldn't treat Qian Min the way she treated Mrs. Lian and Mrs. Liu.
"With the Marquis going on a campaign, it is only right that I manage the household. It is also reasonable for my second and third brothers to ask me for money. However, I should also know the state of this family business, right?"
Qian Min had studied housekeeping, and her communication skills were excellent; she conveyed the necessary information effectively.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Su Changsheng and Su Changshui both nodded.
A detailed report will be given soon.
Qian Min frowned more and more as she listened.
What does it mean when a fabric shop is manipulated into becoming unsustainable?
The winery was vandalized and could no longer make money. Instead, because they couldn't deliver the wine due to the need for the Dao artifact, they still owed several thousand taels of deposit.
The farm's harvest this year was not good, and there was no profit.
The servants in the mansion are paid wages every month. This large Su mansion is actually more for show than for practical use!
When Qian Min did the math, she realized that not only was this not profitable, but she also had to spend her own money to support herself.
The Su family members all expressed their submission, but the real reason was that without her, they couldn't even afford charcoal to keep warm in the winter!
"Now that you've handed over the power of stewardship to me, you'll have to follow my orders from now on. If this business doesn't work out, there are other options. Just listen to me."
Qian Min kept her efforts to herself and became extremely strict with herself.
She can support this family, but she's definitely not easy to talk to.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, we'll listen to you."
Su Changsheng and Su Changshui were both happy to agree, since in their view, maintaining a decent life was all that mattered.
Once Qian Min trusts them, and they're not stubborn, why would they worry about not getting any benefits?
“You come from a wealthy family, so you can make the decisions. We’re too old to manage things anymore, so everything depends on you.”
Old Su looked at Qian Min and said earnestly.
Old Mrs. Yang smiled stiffly, "Yes, I'll do whatever you say."
"It's good that everyone understands. If there's nothing else, go back to your own courtyards and rest. I'm pregnant and don't like noise, so if you have anything to say, just tell my maid."
Qian Min waved her hand, dismissing everyone.
After everyone had left, Qian Min sighed with a worried face, "Everyone respects the Su family's daughter, Cai Lian. Do you think she would tell my fortune if I asked her to do it?"
I heard that Liu and Lian ran away because they listened to that girl's fortune telling.
But these are all rumors.
But Qian Min felt it was 80% true. Lian Shi and Liu Shi had no status in the mansion. Although they were the second and third wives, no one remembered what they looked like, and even their own children were indifferent to them.
Qian Min looked down on the Su family. She couldn't understand how her father had ever fallen for Su Chang'an. From the moment they met, she had never found him pleasing to the eye.
When I got here, I found it even more unpleasant to look at. The more I looked, the more ordinary it seemed, and even a bit cowardly.
“Miss, I can’t say for sure, but actually that child has never seen you. I found out that she used to tell fortunes indiscriminately, as long as you pay her money. Let’s put on our veils and see what she can say.”
After thinking it over carefully, the maid Cailian answered.
Qian Min was tempted: "No rush, let's clean up this mess first."
“I had no ill intentions toward that child from beginning to end. If she were really good at calculations, she would understand.”
Hearing Cailian say this, Qian Min was no longer worried.
Cailian smiled and nodded: "Miss, in my opinion, some of the servants in the manor can be released. Since the Su family has no money, they don't need so many servants."
Qian Min nodded; she thought so too.
...
Qin Shi only learned of Su Chang'an's departure to war with a jubilant welcome from the entire nation after he returned.
She checked on Qin Jin'an and was relieved to see that the child was alright.
"Sweetie, let's go home."
Madam Qin held Qin Jin'an in her arms and spoke gently.
Qin Tianhai and Qin Yulin's shop.
"Little sister, father, mother, do you think we should remind the others?"
Qin Yulin remained worried about the war. If Su Chang'an could not be defended, it would be the common people who would suffer.
In some areas, the harvest was poor this year, and if grain prices rise, people will definitely go hungry.
Those households with good harvests mostly sold off a lot of their grain, thinking that after the New Year, when the weather gets hot and the new grain hasn't been harvested yet, the old grain would be cheaper, and they could buy some cheaper grain to get by.
War is always unpredictable, so it's always good to buy some supplies.
Qin Tianhai nodded: "Let me remind you, but whether you listen or not is beyond our control."
Qin nodded, "Then I'll go and remind Chief Luo's family."
Luo Sisi's father hasn't returned yet; he won't be back until almost the New Year. Luo Sisi is an independent girl, so reminding her is the same thing.
Qin Jin'an hugged Qin Shi's neck and said coquettishly, "Mother, I want to go see Sister Sisi with you."
She hadn't seen the older sister who used to bring her roast pigeons for a long time.
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