General Xiao, who had prepared to spend the whole day with his granddaughter, was surprised to find that less than an hour later, his granddaughter had recovered as before, talking happily and laughing sweetly.
This is the best, and General Xiao is relieved.
Just as I was thinking about where to take my granddaughter to play next, I saw my little granddaughter rubbing her eyes with her hands and said softly, "Grandpa, I'm sleepy."
"Ping'an is sleepy. Did you get up too early today?"
Xiao Yao shook her head. It was probably because she had changed her sleeping environment last night. She was sleeping on a large bed for four people, and there were two people with super strong fighting power by her side. Apart from her third uncle, there might not be another person who could sleep comfortably.
"Grandfather will take you back."
Xiao Yao wanted to say that it would be fine as long as she had a maid to accompany her, but then she changed her mind and thought that it would not delay her grandfather for long, so she might as well send him there, otherwise the old man would be worried.
When they arrived at the gate of Yayuan, Tong Mingyu came out to greet them personally. General Xiao reluctantly handed over his granddaughter, and when he turned around, he did not forget to make an appointment with his granddaughter to "have dinner with grandpa tonight."
Xiao Yao was really sleepy. She fell asleep in bed after a short while. Tong Mingyu waited until her daughter fell asleep before leaving. With Xiao Yuan gone, there was no little girl left at home to play with her daughter. She had to find two playmates for her daughter first. After making up her mind, she went downstairs to prepare.
General Xiao also returned to his room for a short rest, then went to Ninghe Hall to accompany his wife for a while. After that, he changed his clothes and went out to meet some friends. After having a good meal and a drink, he saw a familiar figure when he passed by Wangxian Tower on his way home.
Fang Yufu was nodding and bowing as he accompanied a pot-bellied man. He had no impression of that man, so he casually asked the guards who followed him. One of them who knew him replied, "That man is the steward of the Han family."
General Xiao sighed and said, "If the Fang family is willing to stay in Xuzhou quietly and live a leisurely and wealthy life, they will definitely live to old age in peace. Now it seems..." The future is unpredictable, but fortunately, his family has severed ties with them, and whether this family is good or bad in the future has nothing to do with the Xiao family.
It makes me sick to think about how this kind of person once cared about my grandchildren. I have no interest in paying attention to him anymore. Instead of watching him waste time, I might as well go home and spend time with my granddaughter.
Fang Yufu didn't know that he had been seen by General Xiao. He was planning to accompany Manager Huang today, deal with other things at hand, and then return to Xuzhou.
It is true that having money makes things easier. After spending a large sum of money, he not only became a clerk, but also owned several shops in Kyoto, where every inch of land is valuable.
Although half of the profits here have to be shared with the Han family, he is already very satisfied. The only regret he has for his trip to Kyoto is that he did not get any advantage from the Xiao family.
In the luxurious private room, Manager Huang sat down and asked directly about the current relationship between Fang Yufu and the Xiao family.
"Not bad." Fang Yufu raised the teacup in front of his eyes, using the lingering aroma to cover up his unnatural expression.
"Why did I hear that you didn't go to General Xiao's birthday?"
"My wife suddenly fell ill, so she missed the time."
"Don't lie to me. To tell you the truth, if it weren't for your relationship with the Xiao family, such a good thing might not be yours."
"Yes, I understand."
"That's good to understand. The master has instructed us to maintain a good relationship with the Xiao family. If there is anything that you two families cannot handle, remember to send me a message and the Han family will help you."
"Yes, I will definitely remember it." It seems that the unpleasant parting with the Xiao family must not be known to Manager Huang.
"Also, after you return to Xuzhou, you must invest more manpower and material resources in the grain warehouse business, and expand the business. It would be best if you can occupy a place in those wealthy areas. This is the master's key instruction, and you must do it well. Do you understand?" Manager Huang earnestly instructed, even though he was just a small figure in the mansion and had no access to any core matters.
However, the solemn expression on the steward's face when he was assigning the task still made him catch a hint of information, that is, the matter about the granary was the top priority of today's conversation, and it must be explained clearly to let Fang Yufu know that this matter must be done well.
"Don't worry, Manager Huang. I'll personally oversee this matter when I get back, and I'll make sure it's foolproof." This was an opportunity. If they handled it well, perhaps one day, even if they discovered they had fallen out with the Xiao family, they could easily move on. Although he was curious about the Han family's intentions in the grain business, he knew better than to ask.
After Huang Guanshi finished his master's instructions, he said goodbye to Fang Yufu with satisfaction, holding the heavy purse in his arms. Fang Yufu pondered his words and returned to his residence with a heavy heart.
The courtyard where the Fang family temporarily lived was quiet. After returning from the Xiao family, Fang Yufu locked up Mrs. Fang and Fang Qinglian. His daughter-in-law, Fang Qinghe and grandson were also scolded.
That's why the courtyard has been extra quiet these days. Everyone knows that the master is angry. Only those who want to die would cause trouble!
"Go find the Second Master."
"Yes." The servant quickly went to carry out the master's order.
After a while, Fang Yufu's second son came to the study.
"Father, you are looking for me."
"Well, get ready, we are going back to Xuzhou."
"But our business in Kyoto has just started. Is it appropriate to leave like this?"
"You want to stay!" It wasn't a question, but a profound affirmation. How could he not know what his son was planning? Most of the business in Xuzhou was in the hands of his eldest brother, and he had almost no business. Now that there was business in Kyoto, of course he wanted to seize it.
"Son, I will follow your father's instructions."
"Go back to Xuzhou. There will be more important things for you to do in the future."
The Han family has a hand in every business in Kyoto. If the son stays, he will only be controlled by others. It would be better to send a smooth and experienced manager who will not offend the nobles and can manage the business better.
Why should I let my son stay here and have to look at other people’s faces?
"Yes, I'll go down and arrange it right away." Mr. Fang, who did not dare to object, lowered his head to hide his unwilling expression and planned to leave.
"How are your mother and that little evildoer now?" Fang Yufu asked without a trace of emotion in his voice.
"Fortunately, he has stopped crying and making a fuss."
"If they make trouble again, just leave them to fend for themselves. How dare they make trouble when they can't do anything and only cause trouble?" After returning, he would find a husband for Qinglian as soon as possible. It didn't matter their age or appearance, as long as they were beneficial to the Fang family.
Alas, Fang Yufu also has many concubines, so why is there no outstanding person among his grandchildren?
Suddenly, the faces of the Fourth Master of the Xiao family and the little girl appeared in front of him again. Why did all the good things fall on their family? It was really unfair.
A few days later, Fang Yufu and his group left Beijing. Upon hearing the news, Xiao Jingtai went to Xiao Jingkang to discuss what to do next.
"Since they have nothing to do with our family anymore, just remove them. We don't need to pay attention to their affairs anymore."
"Brother, what if they refuse to give up, or resort to some despicable means? I don't believe that Fang will give up so easily."
"You are familiar with the Imperial Guards, so please ask them to keep an eye out. If the Fang family enters Kyoto again, please ask them to keep an eye out."
"Don't you need to send more people to Xuzhou to keep an eye on them? Why do I feel uneasy?" Xiao Jingtai murmured. Was he becoming more and more petty? Judging a gentleman by the heart of a villain... Ugh... It's right to judge a villain by the heart of a gentleman.
After being reminded by him, Xiao Jingkang also became suspicious, but his side should not be too aggressive. It was really too much to send people to monitor someone after the other party had broken off the engagement.
Just send someone to keep an eye on them when they enter Kyoto again. Almost all of my nephews and nephews are in Kyoto, so there is nothing to be afraid of.
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