In the afternoon, Qingyan sat at her desk, her small face tense as she looked at the final list of people to be transferred. Many of them were old men who had fought alongside Fei Yanggu to conquer the country, but they had to leave the military camp for various reasons.
Fei Yanggu was worried that these people would have a hard time making a living, so he sent them all to the Yuelai Inn. These people were experienced in many battles and could handle two young kids.
“Little Darling…are all these people at the Yue Lai Inn?” Yin noticed several familiar names on the list. These were the mainstays of the campaign against Galdan, and they had disappeared after returning home wounded.
“Yes, before, Minsheng Pharmacy was under my control. There were a few good doctors who treated those people. These people were dismissed by the Imperial Household Department by closing down the pharmacy, but I recruited them into the mansion. They will be useful in the future.” Qingyan quickly took credit.
Yin immediately chuckled. The little girl was like a little peacock, often telling him about her successful accomplishments, seeking his praise and flattery.
"Hmm," Yin nodded with a smile in his eyes, "You've done a good job, you must keep it up. When they're fired, just arrange some light work for them first, and when the time is right, you can let them go back to their old jobs."
She felt relieved, but was afraid that Yin would think she was going against Kangxi.
"Remove some of the capable ones; those people are loyal to you." He planned to slowly let Xiao Guai restart these businesses.
She was taken aback; these people inside could give him more useful information.
He patted her little hand and said, "The situation is special now. The more people we evacuate, the better. Father should stop putting pressure on us."
She gave up a lot of benefits and was much more obedient than others, so Emperor Kangxi would compensate her accordingly.
Emperor Kangxi rarely bestowed rewards upon women; all the credit for her work was attributed to Fei Yanggu and his two sons.
After receiving the reward, amidst the envy of their colleagues, they accepted the imperial edict with a bewildered expression.
In front of outsiders, they would never contradict each other, but in private, they would ask each other if it was because of Xiao Guai that they received these things.
“Little Darling, give me the list tomorrow,” he said directly. “And you should also talk to your father-in-law and brothers-in-law and tell them not to interfere in the affairs of the Yuelai Inn.”
Fei Yanggu and his two sons needed this information so that they could have useful information to use when the new army went to war. People always say that if you know yourself and your enemy, you will never be defeated.
This old saying was the only principle for Fei Yanggu and his two sons, and they relied on it to achieve victory in many battles.
"Hmm, there's not much news about Linglong Pavilion. I also have a secret restaurant here." Qingyan didn't care. There were too many Yuelai Inns; the royal family must have taken a liking to them.
Several years ago, Fei Yanggu had privately reminded her that opening too many shops would be counterproductive, as she feared that Emperor Kangxi might reject them entirely.
"That's fine. Just don't let my father's men find out, or he'll think even more about it," Yin said directly.
"Let's go check out Yuelai Inn and Linglong Pavilion." She felt it was necessary to investigate in person; people change, and she didn't want to make any mistakes in her decision.
A few days ago, Yin had Su Peisheng buy a two-courtyard house here, and then moved in with Qingyan.
"Yes, the Yue Lai Inn is doing very well." Their inn is right across from the Yue Lai Inn, so they can see the condition of the inn's sheds clearly.
"I know, it's not bad." She felt a little awkward. The accounts of Yuelai Inn were not good, and some were even showing losses.
He turned his head and noticed that her complexion was not good, which puzzled him.
“The account books we’ve received in the last two years show more losses than gains. The business looks good, so there must be a problem with the decision-makers or the accountants.” She was a little angry; every time, so many problems were stirred up.
When members of the royal family get involved, things get complicated, and they stop following the rules altogether.
"Hurry up and change your clothes," Yin said, pursing his lips.
Half an hour later, an ordinary car drove out of the wealthy family's courtyard.
She looked at the empty streets outside; very few cars would drive by.
"Sisi, what if someone betrays us?" Qingyan pursed her lips, feeling very upset. She disliked suspicion but hoped to be able to treat others with sincerity.
He held her tightly, his large hand slowly stroking her back.
"No, it won't happen," he could only say the good thing.
He could feel her body tense, probably because she didn't want him to see the betrayal. She was very stubborn and would definitely feel ashamed if she encountered a similar situation.
"Really?!" The uncertainty in her heart grew infinitely.
Yin patted the top of her head, his little face showing a serious expression.
"Hmm," he replied vaguely.
Having been sent ahead of time to observe the affairs of Yuelai Inn and Linglong Pavilion, her worries are now not unfounded; those matters cannot be resolved in just a few words.
Over the years, people's hearts have changed. Some have joined forces with the Mongol leaders, selling royal secrets to these Mongols.
"Little darling, what would you do if the worst-case scenario happened?" Yin asked.
"Hmm? It's fate. I'll try my best to adjust my mood." She smiled.
At least she felt more at ease. The accounts of Yuelai Inn had always been a concern for her. This time, she was also thinking about whether she should observe them more closely to see if she could transfer all the useful people to the new inn.
As soon as she finished speaking, they arrived at the inn. Through the carriage window, she observed the bustling activity inside. Even if they were to pay tribute to the Mongol leaders, they wouldn't suffer a loss.
At that moment, she realized it was time to clean house.
"Fourth..." Qingyan opened her mouth awkwardly, "Could you help me find out about the managers' situation?"
He nodded silently, and through the carriage, he gave Su Peisheng a few instructions, telling him to go and check the situation outside.
"Let nature take its course." After saying that, he had someone drive the carriage to the front of the teahouse, saying it would be better for them to wait there.
There weren't many people in the teahouse. Only a few people who enjoyed listening to storytelling were sitting there. In the private rooms, there were some wealthy ladies who had come to rest after shopping. These were the main source of income for the teahouse.
"It would be good for her to relax." Yin also wanted Qingyan to relax. She had been on edge ever since they came out, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"Hmm." She relaxed. What's done is done; it's good that things can be salvaged.
"There's no need to worry too much for now. Those people are only focused on immediate gains and lack a long-term perspective." Yin Dao felt that every time something happened, she could discover different problems within it.
"I understand." Qingyan nodded. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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