Chapter 39 Classmates
Soon, Yan'er realized that he was overthinking.
Among these retired men, one is as capable as ten men.
Chunjing directed them to move in and out.
The treasury, which was originally expected to be sorted out in three days, was completed and registered in just half a day.
Yan'er observed and supervised everyone's work from the side, and the more he watched, the more strange it seemed to him.
"Madam, this is the newly prepared account book. The current cash balance in the mansion is approximately two hundred thousand taels. As for these farms and shops, most of them appear to be poorly managed. The account books look like they've been neglected for a long time and have just been submitted."
"The strangest thing is that although these things look messy, I found that they are just organized in different ways."
"Look, according to our rules, the ornaments are placed here, and the ones that need frequent cleaning are placed here. But originally, these things were placed roughly according to their estimated value, from low to high."
Chun Jing blinked and looked at her, "You're also very busy, when did you pay attention to these things?"
"Besides, how do you value these things? They look pretty much the same to me."
"Oh my!" Yan'er was furious. "There are some jewelry in there. Judging from the materials, the later ones are definitely getting more expensive. Also, look at their boxes. The materials used are obviously different. Isn't there a story called... Buying the casket and returning the pearl?"
Pu Qiongzhi flipped through the account books and said, "It's okay. These shops are not a big deal. But I heard that the manor has always had farmers and tenants. I don't know how the manors in the mansion are doing. If they are not good, I am afraid it will be fatal."
"For the time being, let's take care of these farms first... As for the shops..."
"Oh, there are so many shops in this mansion!" Pu Qiongzhi flipped through them casually and found that even the deeds were a thick stack.
She took a closer look and muttered, "These businesses...are quite diverse, and their locations are quite remote."
"Anyway, at least we are rich now! Don't you want to support the young master's classmates?" Yan'er said excitedly.
Pu Qiongzhi glanced at her and said, "This is all the money from the Bo Mansion..."
"I think it's perfect for this!"
She doesn't care about that. Now that the money is in her hands, she has the final say on how to use it!
She has never lacked money since she was a child, and she will never be stingy when it comes to spending money!
"I'll write a letter, and you can personally deliver it to Shanzhang Luo."
Any student of Wutong Academy who ranks in the top ten in the monthly examination will be rewarded with one or two taels of silver.
If you get the first three places, you will be awarded ten taels of silver as an encouragement.
The first person to win each month will have all the expenses for writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstone, food, clothing, housing and transportation covered!
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After handling this matter, Pu Qiongzhi was in a very good mood.
Right now, her restaurant is under construction, so she can take some time to inspect these farms.
"Did everything go well today?" Nangong Hua noticed that she was in a good mood.
Pu Qiongzhi smiled and nodded, "Thanks to my uncle, everything is fine."
"Since Lord Bo has handed over the power of the family to me, I will definitely not let you down."
"There are many manors in your house, and I'd like to take some time to inspect them. What do you think, my Lord?"
Nangong Hua saw her smile and felt relieved. "It's up to you to decide."
"Why don't you stay with me for a while?"
"Uncle Yang said that the manor is always being taken care of, so it would be convenient for you to stay for a few days."
Nangong Hua agreed without even thinking, "Okay."
"..." Now it was Pu Qiongzhi's turn to be speechless. She didn't expect him to agree.
She had originally thought that the uncle's personality was that of a carefree wanderer. The power of the family had just been handed over to her, and going to the manor would definitely involve a lot of things, and the uncle didn't like to get involved in these trivial matters...
"Is there any problem?" Nangong Hua asked considerately when he saw that she was lost in thought.
Pu Qiongzhi shook her head, "Then... Yu Ge'er and Third Uncle..."
"They?" Nangong Hua replied naturally, "Nangong Jiayu still has to study, isn't Nangong Xue supervising?"
This farm was built specially for his wife, and every flower and tree was decorated according to his wife's preferences.
With Nangong Jiayu and Nangong Xue, are they worthy of going to his manor? Dream on!
"..." After hearing what he said, Pu Qiongzhi suddenly realized that the uncle was the only idle person in the family.
However, since he himself didn't think it was a big deal, she didn't bother to make a fuss.
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Yayi Pavilion.
Many children looked at the small courtyard with envy.
"Oh my god, Master Nangong, you are so lucky! Your room is bigger than my house!"
Nangong Jiayu, who was drinking tea, coughed suddenly, "What young master... just call me Nangong Jiayu!"
"Are all these books yours?" Xu Zhengqing looked at the various books on the shelves and in the boxes.
Nangong Jiayu shook her head and said truthfully, "No, some of them are from my family, and I borrowed them temporarily to read. Some of them were lent to me by my aunt!"
"Your aunt is so nice." Xu Zhengqing would be lying if he said he wasn't envious.
He is the oldest among these children.
My parents died early, and my relatives took over the property they left behind.
If Master Chang hadn't tricked his aunt, he would have stopped studying long ago...
Although Nangong Jiayu's experience was the same as his, she was lucky enough to meet a kind aunt.
Another younger child set his eyes on the snacks on the table.
However, he didn't dare to take it directly, but looked at Xu Zhengqing cautiously.
"Yi Zhijie, why are you greedy again? A gentleman should be cautious when alone. Now that you are away from home, don't you even have this little self-control?" Xu Zhengqing frowned, shook his head and lectured him.
It's not that he is relying on his age to act so arrogantly. These children are really determined to behave like gentlemen, and the Master has always praised Xu Zhengqing for his self-discipline and adherence to propriety, so he took the initiative to ask him to help supervise them and ask him to restrain their words and deeds.
"Eat it! It will go bad if you don't eat it now! Don't be polite with me!" Nangong Jiayu waved her hand.
"My aunt prepared these for me. She said I'm at the age where I tend to be greedy, so it's okay to eat some as long as I eat in moderation."
Yi Zhijie was surprised when he heard this and asked, "Doesn't your aunt want you to be a gentleman?"
"I do." Nangong Jiayu was also a little conflicted. "Aunt said it doesn't matter whether you are well-educated or not. What matters is that you be a gentleman."
The group of little guys chattered but couldn't figure out the problem, but Uncle Yang had already come to deliver the meal.
Nangong Jiayu's table was previously owned by Yayi Pavilion, and it was spacious enough for the dozen or so children to sit.
A variety of delicious dishes were served on the table, and the children couldn't help but start swallowing their saliva.
Uncle Yang directly instructed the kitchen staff not to worry about the presentation of the dishes and to serve the largest possible portions. Everyone then opened their stomachs and feasted.
Nangong Jiayu thought of those annoying guys in Qinglan Academy, and felt that all the classmates in front of her were very good!
It was a small classmate banquet, and both the host and the guests had a great time. The laughter overflowed the courtyard and spread to all parts of the Earl's Mansion.
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