Then, Ji Xiaoxiao sobbed softly, her sobs heartbreaking to hear and bringing tears to the eyes of all who saw her.
"Waaaaah..."
...
In the end, Jian Guangyang was unable to persuade Zeng Feizi to lend a hand.
"Father, why?" Jian Gongxin asked unwillingly.
Without Zeng Feizi as a pillar of stability, Jinjinfang would probably be in chaos.
Jian Guangyang suddenly stopped and slapped Jian Gongxin across the face.
"Father."
"Don't call me father. I don't have a son as foolish and incapable as you." Jian Guangyang looked at Jian Gongxin, his disgust barely concealed. But Jian Gongxin seemed blind to his pleas, staring at him expectantly, "begging for food."
As for the future heir of the Marquis of Wei's mansion, Jian Guangyang preferred Hu Yanyan's illegitimate son, who was intelligent from a young age and would surely be extraordinary when he grew up. However, Jian Gongxin occupied the position of the eldest legitimate son, and the proper etiquette could not be disregarded, so Jian Guangyang had no choice but to make Jian Gongxin the heir of the Marquis's mansion.
“Your mother is very capable. If I force her to take over this mess of Jinjinfang, then I would be a man who lives off a woman.” Despite having lived off women for most of his life, Jian Guangyang, a man of integrity, still couldn’t shake off his sense of shame and male pride.
Jian Gongxin thought for a moment and said, "Father, I think if we do it discreetly and strictly forbid Zeng... strictly forbid Mother from spreading it, then that should be fine, right?"
Jian Guangyang was tempted, but hesitated.
“A man who has to rely on a woman for his livelihood is certainly incapable of assisting His Majesty in managing the vast empire. Your suggestion is good, but there are no secrets that stay hidden forever. I am a first-rank official, and there are countless enemies watching our Marquis’s mansion. They all hope that our Marquis’s mansion will fall as soon as possible, so as not to block their path to promotion.”
Jian Guangyang's eyes flashed with a fierce light. "I don't believe it. I can assist the Emperor in governing the country in an orderly manner, so that the country is peaceful and prosperous. How can I not govern a small Jinjinfang?"
Jian Guangyang was ambitious. He conquered the officialdom, sweeping away all rivals and becoming invincible. He then turned to the business world. With power and influence, he cultivated many connections and was determined to revive Jinjinfang and restore its former glory.
After that, Jian Guangyang personally took charge of Jinjinfang.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Jin Jin Fang's situation worsened as debt collectors chased them to the gates of the Marquis's mansion.
In Lanxin Garden, servants came and went, their steps hurried.
"Hurry, the Marquis is coming to Lanxin Garden tonight."
"Be careful, these are all dishes that the Marquis likes to eat."
After a period of noise and commotion, Lanxinyuan gradually quieted down.
"Damn it!" came an angry voice from inside the room.
“Those mercenaries are greedy and only care about money; they are despicable people.” Jian Guangyang cursed viciously.
"My lord, have a cup of hot tea to calm your nerves." Hu Yanyan was dressed simply, her smooth hair tied up with a single jade hairpin, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly beauty.
With a beautiful woman by his side, Jian Guangyang was pleased and drank a cup of hot tea.
"Thank goodness you're here." Jian Guangyang hugged Hu Yanyan.
Hu Yanyan smiled faintly and said softly, "My lord, if you have any troubles, you can tell me. I will do anything to help you, even go through fire and water."
Jian Guangyang had been irritable for half a month and needed someone to listen to his complaints.
After chattering away for a while, a layer of white frost formed on the steaming hot and delicious food.
"So that's how it is." Hu Yanyan hesitated for a long time before saying, "My lord, if you trust me, you may entrust Jin Jin Fang to me."
"Yanyan." Jian Guangyang stared intently at Hu Yanyan, his deep black eyes burning with intense heat, his tense body arousing an overwhelming desire.
Hu Yanyan stiffened, then punched Jian Guangyang's chest twice, her face flushed, and twisted her body, trying to get off Jian Guangyang's legs.
"You little vixen, you're going to kill me."
Jian Guangyang picked up Hu Yanyan, put aside his business for the time being, and left into the inner room.
Enjoy life to the fullest while you can! Drink today, for tomorrow we may die!
After a sweaty battle, Hu Yanyan said weakly, "My lord, when I was at home, my mother taught me how to manage the household and the backyard. I also had some involvement in the shop business."
Jian Guangyang was playing with Hu Yanyan's hair when he heard this, and suddenly remembered that Hu Yanyan was the daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion. Although Hu Yanyan was born into a noble family and regarded money as dirt, she was proficient in all the skills that she should learn and master, such as playing the zither, chess, calligraphy and painting, and managing and keeping accounts.
"You're already managing the Marquis's residence and also have to take care of Jin Jin Fang. Yan Yan, are you able to manage all of this?"
Hu Yanyan said solemnly, "No matter how hard or tiring it is to help the Marquis, I will have no regrets."
"Yanyan".
"My lord."
The two looked at each other, unable to contain their emotions, and then engaged in another fierce battle.
After Jin Jinfang was handed over to Hu Yanyan, it only took a few days for Jin Jinfang to pay off its debts and even have a surplus.
"Yanyan, you really didn't disappoint me."
That night, Jian Guangyang stayed overnight at Lanxinyuan and changed the hot water three times.
Hu Yanyan solved Jian Guangyang's biggest problem, and for a time, she was the center of attention.
"Sister, are you alright?"
In the pleasant spring season, Hu Yanyan came to Wutong Garden to pay her respects.
---Aside---
Thank you a135s342d for the thirty flowers!
Thank you a135s342d for the thirty flowers!
Thank you a135s342d for the thirty flowers!
Happy Lunar New Year's Eve! Mwah!
Xiao Ming has been waiting for so long, and the Spring Festival Gala is finally coming. He has set out the drinks and is ready to play until the early hours of the morning.
Unforgettable tonight, unforgettable tonight.
No matter where you are in the world.
We embrace the whole nation across the vast land.
We all wish our motherland well, may our motherland prosper.
We all wish our motherland well...
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