Chapter 106 Tempting Feng Lazi
"This time, I destroyed several gangs in South City a few days ago, and even found weapons, which made the Jinyiwei owe me a favor. Tu Huai gave me this case file as a way of returning the favor. But if I do it again, it will inevitably be used against me by someone with ulterior motives."
"Third brother, it's really okay!" Wang Xifeng immediately opened her eyes wide and excitedly grabbed Jia Cong's hand.
Jia Cong was speechless about Feng Lazi. She stopped crying immediately after hearing that everything was fine? But it was quite funny to see her eyes wide open with tears on her face.
"Second sister-in-law!" Jia Cong's expression turned cold. "This time, she has returned my favor, but if something similar happens again next time, I might go to the Imperial Prison to look for my second sister-in-law!"
Wang Xifeng was frightened by Jia Cong and shuddered. She hurriedly said, "Don't be angry, Third Brother. It was Second Sister-in-law who was wrong! After this lesson, Second Sister-in-law will never dare to do it again. If she dares to do it again, Third Brother will deal with her as you wish."
Deal with it? Jia Cong smiled speechlessly, "How can the third brother deal with the second sister-in-law!"
Seeing Jia Cong's look, Wang Xifeng was finally relieved. "If my third brother doesn't let me do it, then I will definitely not do it. It's just a pity to lose an income. Who knows, the mansion may have to tighten up a bit in the future."
Such a Wang Xifeng is really laughable.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. Since I've cut off your financial resources, I'll make up for it! I've told the old lady before that I've bought a business in the army. Although the old lady agreed that it's my private property, I'm still a child of the mansion, so she gave 10% to the second master. But the accounts and money need to be managed by sister-in-law. As for the rest, I won't say anything, even to the old lady and the two ladies."
"Really?" Wang Xifeng's eyes lit up when she heard about the silver property. Moreover, Jia Cong's words were very clear. The accounts and money only belonged to her. When the time came, it would be up to her to decide how much she would hand over to the public treasury, right?
"How much profit can we make every year? If we can make a few thousand taels, that's great. At the very least, a few hundred taels is also good."
"Second sister-in-law, you are underestimating me. You don't need to worry about anything. I will definitely make at least several thousand taels of profit every month."
"Thousands of taels? One tenth? Doesn't that mean at least tens of thousands of taels a year?" Wang Xifeng's eyes turned as she spoke, "Third brother, you see that Second Sister-in-law has a hard time all day, how about giving her one tenth?"
Jia Cong glanced at Wang Xifeng unhappily, "Second sister-in-law, do you think this share is so easy to get? When this business is fully established, all the nobles will get involved. If our family can get a share alone, Second sister-in-law, you should be content, right?"
After hearing this, Wang Xifeng nodded.
"Sister Ping'er, why don't you get up? My second sister-in-law just repaired the wall for me. If I kneel down again, my second sister-in-law will have to spend money."
Ping'er wiped her tears embarrassedly and stood up.
"Sister-in-law, if you have nothing to do, why don't you come with me to Aunt Xue's place for a meal? I am also a part of the Xue family in this business, so let's discuss it together."
"Aunt is so lucky. Although her son is not very good, with the help of a son like you, the Xue family can now establish itself as a strong family." Wang Xifeng said jokingly.
"Ping'er, take my second sister-in-law to the side to wash up first, so that no one will say that I bullied my second sister-in-law when we go out."
Ping'er helped Wang Xifeng to a nearby room. Jia Cong asked Zhuan'er and Zhuier to get some hot water and help serve her. When Wang Xifeng came out again, she had no makeup on her face except for red lipstick, but she looked more charming and fragile than usual.
This is not difficult to understand. Normally, she needs to calm down the old women and maids in the mansion, so her makeup is naturally solemn and domineering. But at this moment, she is the original Feng Lazi.
"Ping'er, go call them over. They've been gone for so long, are you sure you're going to drain all my wife's money?"
Ping Er smiled and called everyone over. Feng Er handed a box to Wang Xifeng, and when she opened it, she found a set of gold and jade head ornaments!
"I am grateful to my third brother for his help today. I will definitely invite a host to treat him to a drink someday!"
Jia Cong agreed with a smile, and then the group left Chenwu Courtyard and headed towards Lixiang Courtyard.
As soon as they entered the yard, the three members of the Xue family, who had received the notification from the little maid, came out to greet them.
"I heard that my aunt is hosting the party today. Since my aunt didn't invite us, Feng'er has no choice but to come uninvited." Wang Xifeng laughed and walked over to Aunt Xue and put her arm around her.
Aunt Xue tapped Wang Xifeng's forehead and scolded her, "My son, you are trying to be polite to me? Others can't come to Lixiang Courtyard, so why can't you?"
"Cong, come in quickly. When you are in Lixiang Courtyard, you are not allowed to be polite to your aunt! You evil creature, why don't you welcome your brother in?"
Xue Pan scratched his head and walked forward with a smile. Jia Cong greeted him, looked at Baochai, and followed him into the main hall.
"Since you little ones are here too, you are all family, so there is no need to be polite. I have asked someone to prepare a table next door. Ying'er, you can go over and keep them company!" As he said this, he stepped forward, took Xiangling's hand and said, "Xiangling is my friend, so she is naturally the host. Please help me take good care of your sisters."
"Ping'er, Feng'er, you guys go too. Your grandma doesn't need you to take care of her here. You're guests too, so go ahead and have some drinks!"
Wang Xifeng raised her head and laughed, "Aunt loves you, so I will allow you to be unrestrained for once. Go ahead, and remember to eat more. You can't eat the food here easily!"
Jia Cong also nodded to Qingwen, but Xiao Que'er had no idea what politeness was.
After thanking them, the maids followed Ying'er into the next room. Aunt Xue and Baochai asked Jia Cong and Wang Xifeng to sit down. Aunt Xue took the main seat, Jia Cong and Wang Xifeng sat on the left and right, Xue Pan sat next to Jia Cong, and Baochai sat next to Wang Xifeng! On the left and right, there were three maids, Tongxi, Tonggui and Xing'er, who took care of the food.
The banquet was naturally rich and sumptuous, with all kinds of delicious dishes on display!
Aunt Xue picked up the wine glass and said to Jia Cong, "Thanks to Cong, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent a message that the purchase of rare stones next year will be allocated to the Xue family!"
"Aunt, are you saying that the Xue family's share of the Imperial Household Department has increased?" Wang Xifeng exclaimed!
"Well, it was Brother Cong who helped to advocate for Xiang, so the price will increase by half next year!"
Wang Xifeng took a deep breath. Half of the share of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was no small matter, and it was the most expensive thing, such as the rare stone. She couldn't help but look at Jia Cong opposite her, and she just felt unbelievable. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was managed by the trusted confidant of the retired emperor, and ordinary people had no say. Otherwise, the Xue family had been here for several years, why didn't they see the Jia family and the Wang family help to speak for them?
And now, Jia Cong has accomplished this.
