Chen Ahfu had seen it at Yu Qilin Silver Shop last time, and the value of the headdress that Chen Shiying gave him should be between three hundred and five hundred taels of silver. But that was the purchase price, and if it was sold, it would definitely not be worth that price, and it might have to be reduced by one hundred or eighty taels.
All these together would amount to more than a thousand taels. Adding the six hundred taels that he had asked Zeng Shuang to take and the six hundred taels that Tang Yuan had given him, he could make up more than two thousand taels in total. Excluding the two hundred taels left as working capital, the remaining money would be enough to buy a shop and renovate it.
The next day, Chen Afu discussed with Manager Luo about going to Dingzhou. She would definitely take Dabao with her, as she was worried about Dabao not being with her. Dingzhou was about fifty miles away from here, and within a hundred miles, it should be safer to take Dabao with her, but she should show him less often.
What should Chu Hanyan do?
Manager Luo said that his uncle should be able to return to Dingzhou in a few days and bring his sister with him, so the father and daughter can spend a few more days together.
The two discussed and decided to start preparing from today and set off four days later, which was April 15. They would stay in Dingzhou for four to five days and try to come back before April 20. Dabao couldn't take too long of a leave.
After hearing this, Wang was a little worried about Chen Afu and wanted to go with him, but she was also worried about Chen Ming and Chen Alu at home. Chen Afu advised, "Mother, don't worry about me. We have my third uncle's family, the Chu family, and Manager Luo in Dingzhou. We will be fine."
On the morning of April 14, Yang Chao and his sister were about to go home, crying. Chen Ahfu repeatedly assured them that he would take them to Fuyuan to play in the near future. Besides, their grandmother would be so lonely if they lived outside for a long time. The little brother and sister had no choice but to wipe their tears and be carried to the carriage. They also took back a lot of food and two sets of clothes made by Chen Ahfu.
That night, Chen Afu took his two children, Zhuifeng, and Qiqi Huihui to Luyuan for dinner. Jin Yanzi was still recovering from her grief in the space.
Chen Ming also invited the eldest wife's family, Manager Luo's family, and Hu Laowu.
Except for Mrs. Hu, all the people from the first house came. It was the first time that Chen Ahfu saw Chen Ye since they came back from Dingzhou.
Chen Ye has lost a lot of weight. He said that there is nothing wrong with his health, but he can't do physical work as well as before.
Chen Aju was much more obedient, and even went into the kitchen to help light the fire. But she still looked at Chen Afu with a look of dissatisfaction, probably because she felt that the fool she once looked down upon and often bullied was now doing much better than herself. Chen Afu pretended not to notice, and there was no need to argue with the ignorant little girl.
The first wife brought two bags of candy from the county town to the third wife, as well as a silk robe made for Chen Shi.
Now Chen Ye and Hu are in poor health, so Chen Agui and Gao are in charge. Chen Agui is honest and Gao is smart, and the gifts they prepared are very good.
Chen Ming and Wang Shi also sent some snacks and candies to the third room, and two pieces of silk. Chen Ahfu prepared a few pieces of silk and a few sets of school supplies.
The next day, Chen Afu and others got up at dawn. Chen Afu brought Aunt Zeng, Xia Yue, Qiu Yue, Xue Dagui, Zhuifeng, Qiqi and Huihui.
It was faster to take a horse carriage. If there were no emergencies on the road, we could arrive at Dingzhou Prefecture at the latest at noon if we set out at the beginning of the morning hour. After arriving in Dingzhou, Miss Chu and the others moved back to the Chu Mansion, while Chen Afu and her son, Qiuyue, and Chu Dagui moved to Chen Shi's home. Aunt Zeng and her daughter stayed at their own home at night and went to Chen Shi's home during the day.
Before getting on the car, Manager Luo was still persuading Chen Ahfu, "Miss Chen, when you get to Dingzhou, you can live in the Chu Mansion. There are several empty courtyards in the mansion. This way, you will be close to my sister, and we can take care of you and your son."
Chen Afu disagreed. The Chu Mansion only had one male master and one young master. How could a girl like her live there?
She was quite busy in Dingzhou for a few days, and she would not visit the little girl at Chu's house often. When she finished her work, they would go home together.
I had agreed with Chu Hanyan a few days ago that it would only take a few days, and it would pass quickly. Besides, she had Luo Mei and her brother to accompany her during the day, and her father to accompany her at night, so life was not difficult. Of course, I also made many wishes, such as making her delicious food, making her new clothes, and making her two little swallow dolls in flowery clothes, etc., before the little girl agreed with a pout.
Chen Ahfu and his two children were in a carriage with Song Mama, and Zhuifeng was also there. Qiqi and Huihui sometimes played in the carriage and sometimes flew in the sky.
There was constant laughter in the car, and the journey was relatively smooth. We arrived outside the gate of Dingzhou Prefecture around noon. However, there was a long queue outside the gate.
Luo Yuan rode to the gate and looked around. He came back and said that it seemed that there were some important people in Dingzhou these days, and everyone entering and leaving the city had to be checked. He also said that he knew the officer who led the inspection, and they could just go to the gate directly.
Several carriages and a dozen horses passed the long line and arrived at the city gate. The soldiers guarding the gate symbolically lifted the curtain, took a look, and then let them pass.
After entering the city gate and walking a little further, Chen Ahfu coaxed the little girl, ignoring the tears in her eyes, and took Dabao, Zhuifeng, Qiqi and Huihui out of the carriage and sat in another carriage. Here they had to go their separate ways, one to the east and the other to the north.
Chen Shi had already moved to a new home. According to the address, the carriage drove for nearly three quarters of an hour before arriving. This should be a gathering place for the middle class, with blue brick and tile houses everywhere, the larger ones have two courtyards, and the smaller ones have one courtyard.
Chen Shi had received the news and knew that they would come today. Zhang and Chen Aman had been waiting at home. When they saw them coming, they happily invited them into the yard.
This is a courtyard house with one entrance. The house is new and large. There is a jujube tree in the yard, and some bougainvillea and yellow orchids are planted. It is very beautiful.
Chen Ahfu and his son lived in the north room of the west wing. The room was cleaned tidy, the bedding was new, and it was scented. Qiuyue lived in the north wing, and Xue Dagui lived in the south wing.
Chen Ahfu smiled and said, "Uncle and Auntie are so thoughtful."
Zhang smiled and said, "Look at what you said. Uncle San and Aunt San are able to live in such a nice house thanks to Ah Fu. Aunt San will always remember Ah Fu's kindness..."
It turned out that because Chen Ayu went to the capital, Chen Shi had to work on the restaurant and had no time to do the business of Chen San Lu Chuan. So he sold the recipe of the stewed skewers and the name of "Chen San Lu Chuan" to the other party for a total of 100 taels of silver, and Chen Shi also took 30% of the shares. Chen Shi added another 50 taels of silver and bought the courtyard.
He is a really smart man. Chen Ahfu smiled.
Zhang had already prepared the meal. She knew that there would be a coachman and guards from the Chu Mansion to bring Chen Afu over, so she also prepared meals for those people.
The food for Chen Afu and his son was placed in the west wing, and the small tables for Zeng Auntie and her daughter and Qiuyue were also placed here. A basin of food was scooped out for Zhuifeng, Qiqi, and Huihui and placed on the ground. The table for Xue Dagui and the four men from the Chu Mansion was placed in the east wing, and wine was prepared for them.
Chen Shi and Zhang are indeed good people and they manage everything very well.
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