Because of the hot weather, the funerals of the two princes were completed quickly. Emperor Kangxi went to Changchun Garden to recuperate due to illness.
The princes had to attend to the emperor's illness every day, and Yinzhi was also very busy.
It's been hot these past few days. Although He Zhuo brought his whole family to Qinyuan Garden to escape the heat, everyone was still feeling lazy and unwilling to go out.
"Madam, someone has come from the estate."
Early in the morning, someone came to the manor. He Zhuo knew why. He had been busy most of the night, picking all the fruits and flowers in that fairyland. Besides placing them in the medicine shop under the Jin Family Pharmacy, the rest were placed in He Zhuo's dowry shop. This was to deliver the fruit.
"Let them in."
As Yinzhi was leaving, he saw baskets of fruit being carried in. They looked so fresh and appealing. Yinzhi took one, tasted it, and found it quite delicious.
He turned to his wife and said, "It's been hot these past few days, and Grandmother has had little appetite. This fruit is quite good."
Yinzhi originally just wanted to give some instructions, but Hezhuo stopped him.
"My lord, there's still time. Let's take some to Grandmother and Father, and also some to Mother. I won't go to Changchun Garden today."
Yinzhi was a little puzzled, but after thinking about it for a moment he understood: it was hot, and his wife didn't want to go out.
Yinzhi himself didn't realize how doting he looked at Hezhuo: "Alright, take two baskets."
He turned to his personal eunuch and instructed, "Go and get a few small baskets and divide them."
He Zhuo watched his man go to court. Because of the fruit, Yin Zhi did not ride a horse today.
When I got back, the yard was already piled up neatly.
"Madam, these are the accounts for this quarter. Please take a look." Accompanying her were the head of the estate and Madam Liu.
Mr. Liu was a failed scholar who, after repeatedly failing the imperial examinations, became the accountant for Khoja, mainly in charge of the dowry shops of Khoja.
I have to come to Hezhuo to submit my accounts every quarter, and this time was no exception.
"Thank you both for your hard work, Granny. Please take you to the side hall for tea. Bai Xia, sort out the fruit."
The maids then got busy.
The fruit was sorted, and He Zhuo had finished reviewing the ledgers; there were no discrepancies.
Originally, when she was in the Prince's residence, He Zhuo's dowry did not include an accountant. An accountant was only hired after she left the palace and established her own residence. The first accountant had a habit of being greedy for small gains, and He Zhuo took advantage of the "chicken incident" to deal with him as well.
This Mr. Liu was recommended by Physician Liu later. He was a member of the same family, a trustworthy person, and was hired by Zhuo Cai.
The accounts are clear, which is indeed good.
The head of this village was someone He Zhuo saved when he was a child and was recommended to come here. He has a kind and honest character and is very good at farm work. Before he fell on hard times, his father was the village chief, so being the head of the village was no problem for him.
"You two have worked hard. I heard that the head of Songzhuang Village just had a big, healthy grandson."
Hearing his master say this, Old Song's face broke into a wide smile. A month ago, his daughter-in-law gave him a big, healthy grandson, which made him extremely happy. He didn't have many children, only one son, and now that he had a grandson, he was overjoyed and held him in his arms all day long.
"These two small silver bracelets are a small token of my appreciation for your grandson. I wish him all the best and good health."
"Thank you for your kind words, Master." Old Song carefully took a purse from Bai Xia's hand, and the bracelet was placed inside.
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