"I want to go into business."
This was Gu Hun's choice. After careful consideration and repeated weighing, he made his decision.
At this moment, he changed from his previous timid appearance and became a man with strong ideas and opinions.
Gu Jiu nodded. She didn't object to Gu Hun going into business.
But she still wanted to ask, "Are you sure you want to go into business? You know, merchants have a low status."
"I've thought it through. I want to go into business. I'm not good at either literature or martial arts, and besides doing business, I don't know what else I can do. Please, second sister, give me this hope."
Gu Hun entrusted it solemnly.
Gu Jiu pondered.
Gu Hun became more and more nervous, and his palms were sweating.
He was very worried that Gu Jiu would object.
It seemed like an eternity had passed before he heard Gu Jiu's voice, "Do you know what the merchant is going to do?"
Gu Hun said honestly, "Buying and selling goods."
"Businessmen have to deal with all kinds of people, cultivate relationships and build connections..."
Before she finished speaking, Gu Hun rushed to say, "I can do it."
Afraid that Gu Jiu might not believe him, he repeatedly emphasized, "I can definitely do it. I can do it."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "Okay, if you really want to go into business, I'll send someone to take you after you're done with your filial piety. I'll give you six months, and you can quit at any time within that time. I won't hold you accountable. After six months, if you don't change your mind and continue to go into business, we can talk about the future then."
Doing business is not easy, especially for a young master like Gu Hun who wants to make a name for himself in business.
I hope he can hold on for half a year.
Gu Hun said with a determined look, "I will definitely persevere and will never let my second sister down."
"I hope so."
…
A small incident happened on this day.
As it was getting dark, someone knocked on the door of the Gu Mansion and brought a funeral gift.
The person who delivered the funeral gifts came from the Prince of Chu's Palace.
It shocked everyone.
Master Gu hurried to the gatehouse and asked, "Where is the young master?"
"No young master. My prince heard that your third aunt had passed away, and out of old friendship, he sent me to deliver a condolence gift. He didn't say anything else."
Lord Gu's expression was uncertain, but he controlled his temper and didn't lose it.
The servant in the palace said again, "The funeral gifts have been delivered. My mission is completed. I shall take my leave now."
"Your Highness didn't say anything else?" Gu Yan asked.
The servant said, "My prince only instructed us to send funeral gifts, and didn't say anything else."
Gu Cheng felt relieved. "Thank you for taking the trouble to come here. Why don't you come in and have a cup of hot tea?"
"No, bye!"
After the people left, Lord Gu sighed for the last time, but no one knew for whom he was sighing.
Soon, the Gu family buried Gu Yue.
The matter concerning Gu Yue was over.
…
Three days before the Third Prince's wedding, his two concubines entered the house first.
The reason is to not cause trouble for the wife.
It doesn't make sense for the first wife to come into the house right after she gets married to welcome the new bride for the third prince.
The third prince had just finished becoming a groom, and the wedding day was coming soon.
The wedding was held in the imperial palace, but the wedding banquet was held in the prince's palace.
They said that banquets in the imperial palace were too formal. The prince's palace was more convenient and less formal.
On this day, both inside and outside the palace were bustling with activity.
Even the fifth and sixth princes were released.
It was a lively day, and the noise didn't end until the evening.
Gu Jiu lay tiredly in Liu Zhao's arms and yawned, "The third child is married, and the fifth and sixth children are next."
Liu Zhao reminded: "There are still a few younger sisters."
Gu Jiu yawned again, "I still have to add makeup for my sisters."
"Thank you for your hard work today." Liu Zhao massaged her with moderate strength.
Gu Jiu twisted his neck and said, "It's not hard work. I just drank a few more cups and feel a little sleepy."
"Go to sleep if you're sleepy." Liu Zhao pulled the fur quilt up again, fearing that Gu Jiu would feel cold.
Gu Jiu certainly wouldn't be cold. "I'm very sleepy, my eyes are closed, but my mind is still very clear."
This state is the most annoying. I feel sleepy while awake, but I can't fall asleep.
Liu Zhao laughed. "Why don't you call Yu Ge'er in? He's making a lot of noise. If he makes you noisy for a while, you'll get tired and fall asleep soon."
"It's so late, isn't Brother Yu asleep yet?"
"If he's asleep, you can wake him up."
Gu Jiu rubbed his brows and said with disdain, "No one is as good as you as a father."
Liu Zhao said confidently, "There are thousands of fathers in the world, and I'm not an exception. Compared to those families with strict rules, Brother Yu is already very happy."
Gu Jiu couldn't hold it back and laughed, "Are you trying to say that he's not as good as the best but better than the worst? Brother Yu is the grandson of the emperor after all, he can't be too wronged."
"Why can't I be wronged? Back then, my father would not be polite to me just because I was young."
Gu Jiu opened his eyes a little and rolled his eyes at Liu Zhao, "You have a grudge against the emperor, but you shouldn't take revenge on my son."
"nonsense!"
Gu Jiu snorted twice, she knew that Liu Zhao would make excuses.
The two of them fell silent, neither of them said a word, and they both enjoyed the tranquility of the moment.
The maids outside spoke in low voices.
They were mumbling to each other, but I don't know what they were talking about.
Liu Zhao suddenly asked without thinking, "Did Qingmei agree?"
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment before realizing that Liu Zhao was asking about guard Zhao San marrying his childhood sweetheart.
She yawned and said, "I mentioned this to her. I'll ask her what she thinks tomorrow. Is Zhao San a reliable person?"
Liu Zhao looked smug, "Are you still not confident about my people?"
"Being capable doesn't mean you'll love your wife and children. Don't get married and then bring home a concubine today and another one tomorrow. I feel so tired for Qingmei when I see her."
Liu Zhao laughed. "Don't worry, I warned Zhao San a long time ago. I told him that the maids around the lady are all jealous. If you marry the maids around the lady, you can't take concubines. He agreed."
Gu Jiu snorted, expressing his dissatisfaction, "What do you mean by the maids around me are all jealous? Don't slander me like that."
Liu Zhao lowered his head and kissed Gu Jiu's lips, which had a hint of mint and tasted wonderful.
"Aren't you a jealous person? The servants are like their masters. Naturally, the maids around you are all very troublesome."
Gu Jiu curled up his legs and kicked Liu Zhao. "How could I be jealous? If you want to take a concubine, go ahead. I never stopped you."
"Yes, yes, my lady is very generous. It is I who do not want to take a concubine."
"You sound so aggrieved. How about I go to the palace and ask for two people for you tomorrow?"
"Don't cause me any trouble. I'm already enough of you, the jealous one."
Gu Jiu kicked him again to vent his temper.
Liu Zhao laughed and tickled her feet.
Gu Jiu laughed so hard that he was out of breath, and begged for mercy repeatedly before he was let go.
She was panting and almost choking with laughter.
Bastard Liu Zhao.
She said in a rough voice, "I originally wanted to tell you something good. You bullied me like this, and now I don't want to say a word."
"My dear wife, your husband wants to apologize to you. Please tell me what good news it is."
Gu Jiu snorted, very arrogantly, "The apology is insincere."
So Liu Zhao used various "sincere" methods to apologize.
Gu Jiu surrendered, but she was still not as shameless as Liu Zhao.
It's so frustrating.
She coughed twice. "Do you remember that year you gave me a sum of money and asked me to invest it in the business. You also said that future expenses would be deducted from the dividends."
Liu Zhao had a good memory, so he naturally remembered this incident.
He teased, "You finally have a conscience. Are you going to give this Highness a share of the profits?"
Gu Jiu was a little embarrassed. "I had some free time yesterday, so I calculated your income over the years. Well, the income is pretty good, enough to cover your expenses."
"Hahaha……"
Liu Zhao laughed silently. He wanted to make fun of Gu Jiu, but he was worried that Gu Jiu would get angry out of embarrassment.
After laughing, he asked, "So, Your Highness hasn't been living off others in the past few years? In fact, the money you spent was all my dividends?"
Gu Jiu nodded embarrassedly.
What a bad decision!
Yesterday, I reviewed the old accounts from previous years and checked the original share capital. Then I found the money under Liu Zhao's name.
Initially the money was invested in a jewelry store.
Later, the original funds for the Yuhua Alley renovation project, the Nanchengmenwai project, and the cement road construction all came from the jewelry store.
When the accounts were originally prepared, it was equivalent to the company withdrawing funds from the jewelry store and then investing in these projects.
In fact, Liu Zhao is still the oldest shareholder.
The several thousand taels he invested at the beginning have already increased many times over.
He gets dividends from every project.
After calculating in this way and deducting one year's expenses, Liu Zhao now has some assets, enough for him to give out a few big red envelopes during the Chinese New Year and pretend to be a rich man.
Liu Zhao was a little surprised to learn that he still had money left in his name, "I didn't expect that Your Highness is also a rich man."
Gu Jiu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Don't you have money on weekdays?"
"No."
He spoke with confidence.
Gu Jiu didn't believe him.
Liu Zhao said seriously, "Normally, this prince doesn't even have a hundred taels on him. You can ask Lin Shuping for confirmation on this matter; he knows the most."
"You don't need to bring any money, Lin Shuping will carry it for you."
"He only helps me write IOUs."
Phew!
Gu Jiu couldn't help laughing.
After laughing, she said, "Everyone has worked hard with you for a year. The New Year is coming soon. You have to give your subordinates a big red envelope to reward them."
"Okay! I'll take care of that. I still have some money left to my name, so I'll take it all out and distribute it to the people down there."
"Nothing left?"
"Next year, His Highness will receive dividends. You don't have to save money for His Highness."
What a wealthy and powerful prince you are.
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