Chapter 31 Dependence

After half an hour, the noise in the house disappeared. Bi Tao heard the call and went into the house with two maids to clean the bathroom.

Shen Changze sat in the outer room dressed neatly. After drinking a cup of tea, he stood up and said, "There are some things in the wine shop. I have to go to discuss with Madam, so I won't have dinner with you."

He looked relaxed and happy, with a smile on his face.

Xu Lingyi stood up to see him off and reminded him kindly, "Madam has not been feeling well these days. Let Madam rest after the discussion. Don't drag Madam to play chess."

Shen Changze paused and said, "What's wrong with her?"

Xu Lingyi blushed and said shamefully, "Girls have such days every month. I will be there in a few days."

Shen Changze understood and felt embarrassed. He coughed uncomfortably.

"Madam Jin is feeling depressed while taking care of her baby. If you have time, please go and keep her company." Xu Lingyi said warmly.

Thinking of Cheng Jinchu, Shen Changze frowned unconsciously.

"Why did Auntie ask the Marquis to keep Madam Jin company?" After Shen Changze left, Bi Tao asked in confusion.

Xu Lingyi sneered, "If I don't let him go, will he not go?"

Bi Tao was stunned, then she understood.

Since she knew he was going, why not do him a favor?

The setting sun melted gold, and the evening clouds merged into the wall.

Jiang Shu leaned against the window to watch the sunset, and suddenly heard someone enter the room.

"Madam, the Marquis is here." Chu Yu reminded.

Chu Yu lifted the pearl curtain, Shen Changze stepped inside, and Jiang Shu, who was lying on the window sill, turned his head.

Their eyes met.

Against the backdrop of the golden sunset, Jiang Shu's beautiful face was gentle and serene, pleasing to the eyes.

Shen Changze's eyes flashed with surprise, and he walked over slowly.

"Marquis." Jiang Shu lazily wanted to stand up to greet him.

Shen Changze said, "No need, sit down."

Jiang Shu didn't bother to be polite with him, and sat down quietly.

Shen Changze stood beside her, looking out the window, and seeing the scenery that Jiang Shu saw every day from her perspective.

Unfortunately, the complete sunset cannot be seen here, and today's sunset is not perfect.

Shen Changze felt pity and blurted out, "I'll take you to see the complete sunset another day."

Jiang Shu was slightly stunned, and said with a little surprise, "Okay."

Since she married into the Marquis's Mansion, she rarely went out. Even if she goes out, she must return home before sunset.

Therefore, she has not seen a complete sunset for many years.

"The business of Wenxiangzui has been gradually getting better recently, thanks to you." Shen Changze looked at her with admiration.

Jiang Shu had expected it and was not surprised. She said indifferently: "As long as the Marquis is satisfied."

Shen Changze stared at her, and said with some embarrassment: "The winery business has improved, so we need to continue to buy grain to brew wine. But the price of grain has been rising and falling, resulting in unstable costs. I wonder if Madam has a solution."

This must be the purpose of his coming to her.

Jiang Shu was sarcastic in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face, pretending to be thinking hard.

Shen Changze didn't dare to disturb her, and stood quietly by the side, waiting patiently.

Seeing the afterglow of the setting sun turning from gold to orange, it was almost time for dinner, and Jiang Shu finally spoke slowly.

"I remember that the emperor awarded a hundred acres of fertile land."

"Well, it's more than a hundred miles away from Shangjing. I've been busy and haven't gone to check it out yet." Shen Changze didn't know why she suddenly brought it up.

Jiang Shu pondered, "Including the previous ancestral property of the Marquisate, there are more than a thousand acres of farmland and forests. In previous years, most of them were abandoned, and only some fruits and vegetables were planted casually, and they were not carefully taken care of." "

Now that the Marquisate has a winery, it needs a steady supply of grain, flowers and fruits to make wine. It's better to make use of these fields and forests. Plant grain on the fertile fields and plant flowers and fruits on the barren land and forests. In this way, in two or three years at most, the raw materials for brewing wine can be self-sufficient."

Wonderful!

It not only avoids the wasteland, but also solves the problem of raw materials for brewing wine, killing two birds with one stone.

Shen Changze looked at Jiang Shu with shining eyes, as if he was looking at a rare treasure.

Jiang Shu was terrified by his stare, frowned and said: "Does the Marquis feel that it is inappropriate?"

"No, it's fine." Shen Changze reached out and stroked her head gently, feeling honored and lucky to have a wife like her.

"This matter is of vital importance. The Marquis must send a capable person to do it, and it is best to go there in person." Jiang Shu reminded.

Most of the dignitaries in Beijing own fields and forests. However, the noble families never care about the meager profits from the fields. They usually rent them to local tenants or leave them idle. The same is true for the Marquis' Mansion.

It may be difficult to suddenly take care of it carefully and cultivate it on a large scale after years of neglect.

But there are not so many easy things in this world, and it is common sense that things are difficult.

Shen Changze also understood this truth, and said cautiously: "After I finish the affairs at hand, I will ask for leave from His Majesty for a few days and go there in person. But Madam knows more about the personnel and general affairs of the mansion than I do, and I need the assistance of Madam Lao."

Jiang Shu did not agree.

Shen Changze was a little flustered.

"Madam is unwilling."

He had begged her for help too much in recent days, which was really embarrassing.

However, Jiang Shu handled everything properly, and made Shen Changze extremely dependent on her, so he didn't want to let her go.

Jiang Shu blinked and said, "Now the Marquis' Mansion is managed by Madam Jin, and my mother is in charge of general affairs. It is not easy for me to take over .

" Shen Changze guessed, "Madam means that she wants to take charge of the Marquis' Mansion again."

It is not impossible.

"My Lord Marquis misunderstood." Jiang Shu laughed and shook his head.

"Let's put it this way. If the Marquis really wants my help, I will write down the name of the right person, and the Marquis and mother can go and make the arrangements."

The farm was far away from the capital, remote and poor, and no one was willing to go there. She didn't want to be a hated villain.

Shen Changze had never handled chores before, so he naturally didn't understand the twists and turns, and agreed without thinking about it.

While the two were talking, Tan Yu came in and said, "Marquis, Madam, dinner is ready."

Jiang Shu got up and had dinner with Shen Changze.

After solving his troubles and consuming a lot of energy, Shen Changze had a big appetite and ate two bowls of rice.

Jiang Shu was surprised.

After the meal, Tan Yu brought tea for rinsing his mouth.

Shen Changze stood up after rinsing his mouth and said, "If you are not feeling well, just rest more. I won't bother you."

Jiang Shu was surprised and said, "How did the Marquis know that I was not

feeling well?" Was it that obvious in her expression or was he so meticulous?

"Lingyi reminded me on purpose, afraid that I would disturb your rest." Shen Changze said truthfully.

Lingyi

Hearing his tone, he must be very fond of Xu Lingyi.

Jiang Shu said with a half-smile, "Aunt Xu is really a lovely person. With her serving, the Marquis is much more comfortable."

Shen Changze nodded and said with emotion, "I have to thank Madam."

Jiang Shu smiled, "It's all the Marquis's own blessing."

Shen Changze was beaming with joy. When he left, his steps were brisk and his figure was free and unrestrained, revealing his happy mood.

"We'll leave after we finish eating. Are you here to eat for free?" Tan Yu whispered.

Jiang Shu was amused by her and called Chu Yu with a chuckle.

"What does Madam want to do?" Chu Yu asked.

Jiang Shu looked at the round fan in her hand and said, "Go check Aunt Xu's past. The more detailed the better."

Xu Lingyi cared about her so much, so she naturally had to care about her too.