Chapter 86: A servant who interferes with his master is seeking his own death
On this day, the general's mansion was even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.
In the morning, Bai Qing'an and Bai Shi'an both came back, and the family sat together in Qinxin Garden, entertaining Xiaoba and Xiaojiu while chatting lively.
Bai Yunfeng asked with concern, "Third Brother, have you been doing well outside this year? What have you done?"
"Dad, don't worry, it's going well. I'm just doing a little business." Xiao Wu took out a stack of banknotes from his clothes and handed them to Wei Ranzhu. "Mom, take these and you can help with the family expenses in the future."
Wei Ranzhu immediately shook his head and refused, "No, you keep the money yourself. Mother doesn't want it. Don't worry, there is plenty of money in the mansion's account."
"Mom, don't be polite with your son. Just accept it." Xiao Wu insisted.
But Wei Ranzhu was also unwilling to change her mind. When she thought about how difficult it was for her third son to survive outside with a broken leg, she couldn't bear to take a single cent from the child.
"Mother, just accept it." At this time, the little girl ran out, took the banknote from Xiao Wu's hand, and stuffed it into Wei Ranzhu's arms, "Mother, this is a gift from my third brother. If you refuse it again, my third brother will be sad."
As she spoke, she turned around and winked at Xiao Wu mischievously.
Xiao Wu pulled the corner of his mouth and nodded in agreement, "Yes, mother, my son...is not at home all year round. If you don't accept this money..."
He subconsciously glanced at Bai Yu'an, who had been silent beside him, and continued helplessly, "If you don't accept it, your son will really be too embarrassed to come back."
"Don't talk nonsense." Wei Ranzhu immediately became nervous. "Third Brother, you're back this time... so don't leave. Can't you continue your business in the Imperial City?"
"Yes, third brother, please stay. We all missed you when you were not around." The fourth and fifth brothers immediately said anxiously.
Xiao Wu paused for a moment before slowly speaking, "Let's talk about this later. For the time being, I will stay in the Imperial City."
"That's great!" Several little guys clapped their hands happily.
Wei Ranzhu took the banknote, briefly checked it, and then his eyes widened in shock. "Twenty thousand taels? Third brother, this is twenty thousand taels?"
"Yeah." Xiao Wu nodded, not understanding why. "Mom, what's wrong?"
Wei Ranzhu and Bai Yunfeng immediately looked at each other.
"Third Brother, what kind of business are you running?" Bai Yunfeng immediately asked worriedly, "How can you make this much money in a year?"
"I'm just... selling some things," Xiao Wu explained with a smile, "Don't worry, Mom and Dad, I haven't done anything bad. It's just that they can't buy these things anywhere else, so... the price is naturally a little higher."
"Third brother, although our general's mansion has a large population, the expenses are manageable. Besides, your eldest brother has gone to the Eastern Palace, and the fourth brother has gone to the military camp. They can all support themselves," Wei Ranzhu was obviously still a little worried. "We don't need so much money, and you don't have to work too hard."
"Mom, don't worry. The business I do is not tiring and not dangerous. I promise you." Xiao Wu looked confident.
Bai Yunfeng and Wei Ranzhu didn't dare to ask any further questions.
Finally, Wei Ranzhu carefully put the banknote away and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll keep this money with me for now. Whenever you need it, just ask me. Or... when you get married, I'll ask my father to give you a grand wedding."
"Okay." Xiao Wu smiled and nodded, "I'll listen to you."
After everyone dispersed, Xiao Wu asked Bai Qing'an to push him around the general's mansion.
"Brother, is everything going well for you in the East Palace?" Xiao Wu asked with concern.
"Well, it's pretty good, but..." Bai Qing'an chuckled, "Our prince really doesn't like reading, but he's a very good person. Everyone in the East Palace is very satisfied with this master."
He paused and continued, "If he really ascends to that position in the future, he should be a good master."
Xiao Wu nodded slowly, "But the Crown Prince seems to have no interest in that position."
"Huh?" Bai Qing'an was stunned, then asked doubtfully, "How did Third Brother know about the Crown Prince..."
"Oh, I also met some people in the court when I was doing business, and I heard them say this casually," Xiao Wu smiled. "I don't know if what they said is right, but I embarrassed myself in front of Big Brother."
Bai Qing'an chuckled, "The Crown Prince is still young after all, and there are many things he doesn't seem to understand. Perhaps he will change his mind in a few years."
Xiao Wu nodded, knowing that the information was correct. Yuan Huaihong did not want to be the emperor now, but Bai Qing'an was also right.
He jokingly said, "Yes, at this age, one needs guidance from people around him. As the prince's companion, big brother is also an older brother to the prince, and he should have a significant influence on the prince."
Bai Qing'an frowned and thought for a while. He let go of the wheelchair and walked to the opposite side of Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu looked over in confusion.
"Third brother, you just said it in front of me, but never again," Bai Qing'an said solemnly. "After all, the Crown Prince is the master, a great master. I am but a servant. If a servant dares to interfere with the master's thoughts, he will only seek his own death."
Xiao Wu narrowed his eyes and continued in a joking tone, "But who is the master and who is the servant, and who has the final say?"
"Xiao Wu!" Bai Qing'an suddenly became anxious. "What kind of business are you doing out there? Where do all these ideas come from?"
Xiao Wu lowered his head to hide the sharpness in his eyes, and when he raised his head again, he looked obedient again.
"Brother, don't be impatient. Don't say these things carelessly. I won't say them again in the future." He pulled the corner of his mouth, "It's my third brother who is ignorant."
Bai Qing'an sighed, "It's good that you know, Third Brother. Parents don't ask any of us to achieve great things, as long as we are safe and sound."
"I know." Xiao Wu's expression became serious again. "Of course we must be safe and sound."
One day, he will use his own way to ensure that the General's Mansion will be free from worries forever.
Before dinner, Li Suining, Bai Ruian and You Zhu found Xiao Wu together and took the initiative to admit their mistakes.
"Third brother, I'm sorry." Little Dumpling was the first to speak, "That letter was my idea."
"Third brother, I can't blame my sister alone," Bai Ruian immediately stood up, "I imitated your handwriting, so I deceived my parents."
"And me, I helped too." You Zhu looked fearless.
Xiao Wu's eyes swept over the three little guys. In fact, he later guessed that this must be another trap set by Xiaotuanzi. This little fox is really too cunning.
However, there are some things that require him to come back to do.
Finally, his gaze stopped at Li Suining. "Li Suining, let me ask you, how did you know I would come in time to stop you from leaving?"
"Third brother," Bai Ruian took a few steps forward and said in a low voice, "I can predict the future."
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