Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Facts have proved that the Second Prince was very sincere, and the person he sent to mediate was not an outsider, but Su Rui's father-in-law, the Minister of Guanglu Temple, Hu Yuanliang. As a father-in-law, it was his duty and helplessness to help his son-in-law clean up the mess.

Such a third-rank official had condescended to come to his door in person, but Xu Huaiyi was not stupid enough to put on airs, nor would he take advantage of the fact that he was right. The other party put on an attitude of asking for forgiveness, and no matter whether he was sincere or not, on the surface, he had given him enough face, so he could only accept it politely.

Not only was he polite, but after listening to the compensation plan proposed by Hu Yuanliang, he did not bargain at all and did not show any reluctance. He was very happy and generous in expressing his intention to reconcile.

This made Hu Yuanliang a little confused.

Before coming, he was prepared to be harassed. After all, he had heard that Xu Huaiyi, relying on the support of the Sun family and Jiang Yong, was said to have a very tough attitude when he was in Dingyuan Marquis's mansion. In the end, he forced Dingyuan Marquis to severely punish Li Yunfan and at the cost of breaking his legs, before the conspiracy was settled.

The explanation he gave was not light, but compared to breaking his legs and becoming a cripple, kneeling in the ancestral hall seemed light.

Of course, there are other material benefits. For example, the Su family snatched the business that Su Zhe had done in partnership with Xu Huaiyi from him, and the Su family gave it up and gave all the profits to Xu Huaiyi alone. There are also other things such as shops, fields, silver, calligraphy and paintings, etc., which add up to no small amount.

But these things are all inanimate objects, especially for a family like the Su family. Problems that can be solved with money are not problems.

He was thinking that if all else failed, he would just go back and whip his son-in-law a few times to vent his anger. Who would have thought that it would be let off so easily?

Is Xu Huaiyi short-sighted?

Hu Yuanliang thinks not. Anyone who is appreciated and valued by the Sun family and Jiang Yong will never be short-sighted and greedy. That means he knows how to adapt to the times, advance and retreat, and take the overall situation into consideration.

No matter what, Hu Yuanliang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The other party did not embarrass him. On the contrary, he was treated very warmly and attentively. It did not seem like he came here to apologize at all, but rather to visit relatives and friends.

After skipping over the words of apology and reparation, the two began talking about other things and surprisingly had a very pleasant conversation.

Later, Xu Huaiyi enthusiastically invited him to have lunch.

Hu Yuanliang really didn't have the face to do that, and the Su family and the second prince were still waiting for the result, so he got up and left.

Xu Huaiyi did not let him go empty-handed. He brought back some homemade food. It was not expensive, but the sentiment was great. This showed that he was broad-minded. He did not develop any grudges or complaints with the Su family, the Hu family, and the second prince because of Su Rui's calculations.

Happy to everyone!

Hu Yuanliang was carrying the things that showed their close relationship with complicated thoughts. After getting on the carriage, he sighed to his attendant, "This boy is really a character. I didn't recognize him before."

The long-servant said, "Now we know each other, don't we?"

They get along very well, but it's hard to guard against them.

Hu Yuanliang smiled and said, "Yes, it's a pity..."

It’s a pity that he is not in their camp, so it’s a waste of such an knowledgeable and sensible person.

Xu Huaiyi didn't care what Hu Yuanliang was feeling. He looked at the things in the house and smiled happily, "I'm going to make a fortune this time..."

Gu Huanxi started to organize them, and couldn't help but exclaimed, "As expected of an imperial merchant and the richest man, he is so generous."

Thousands of acres of fertile land, shops in a prosperous area, one hundred thousand taels of silver, many famous paintings and calligraphy, books, rare medicinal herbs and jewelry. They had saved for nearly a year and still did not have such a fortune.

Xu Huaiyi changed the subject and said, "For us, it is a big deal, but for the Su family, it may be just a drop in the bucket. However, this sincerity is enough. Being too greedy will only make people hate you..."

Gu Huanxi flipped through the books and said without raising his head, "As long as you feel comfortable in your heart, that's all."

Xu Huaiyi counted the banknotes with a smile, "I feel so comfortable. I didn't lose anything. I got so many things for free. If I'm not comfortable, how ungrateful would I be? Tsk tsk, in addition to these, the shares that the Su family snatched from Su Zhe have also been returned. However, how can we take care of it? I think we should give it to Su Zhe and let him take care of it. What do you think?"

Gu Huanxi's mind was not on business, and he casually said, "It's up to you to decide, but why does the Second Prince think so highly of Su Rui? Su Rui's character and ability are really unworthy of support. After all, they are all members of the Su family, so isn't it the same if he respects Su Zhe?"

Xu Huaiyi guessed, "Maybe Su Zhe is not as obedient as Su Rui? Besides, there is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children. The Second Prince is the legitimate son of the Empress. How could they abandon the legitimate son and support the illegitimate son? Isn't that their own status?"

"But can Su Rui hold it up?"

"That depends on whether Su Rui will learn his lesson this time."

Gu Huanxi didn't comment and changed the subject, "What are you going to do with these things?"

Neither of them is greedy for money, especially this kind of money.

Xu Huaiyi had already made plans. "With so much good land, we can grow corn next year and accommodate more disaster victims. I'll leave the shop to my daughter. With such a good location, I can open a medicine shop in the future. As for these calligraphy and paintings, books, and medicinal herbs, I'll select a few and send them to Mr. Jiang and Doctor Jiao, as well as to my master. Oh, and to Han Jun. Thanks to his help this time, we can't leave them behind..."

Gu Huanxi had no objection. She helped divide the food according to the preferences of those people and said, "You can deliver it yourself later."

Xu Huaiyi responded and said tentatively, "As for the silver, although it is called compensation, it is actually ill-gotten gains, so I want to donate it to help those homeless orphans..."

Hearing this, Gu Huanxi looked up at him and asked, "Isn't there a charity bureau? The eldest prince is in charge of this matter. Why is there no one in charge now?"

Xu Huaiyi explained, "Since the eldest prince went to the imperial mausoleum, Jingzhao Prefecture has temporarily taken over this matter. The houses have been built, but I heard that the management is quite chaotic. When Li Wanyu and that concubine Meng were competing with each other, they both lost some money and did some practical things seriously. But now, both of them are gone, and even the Empress of the Central Palace has handed over her power. Who has the heart to care about those children? There is no benefit to be gained, and they still have to invest money and materials into it and worry about it..."

He said it carefully, "Wife, I don't want to be a sucker and keep giving money. I just think that this 100,000 taels is not earned by us, so we should spend it on others. Spending it on these orphans can be considered as doing good deeds. In fact, we don't need to give anything. There must be a farm built on the thousand acres of land given by the Su family. When the time comes, let the children live there. If there are not enough houses, we can build more. It doesn't cost much, and we don't have to serve them well. There is so much land, and there will be less work to do."

Gu Huanxi snorted and laughed, "It's okay as long as you have a rule in mind. Before you want to become a saint, first consider the strength of our family to see if we can support so many people and live up to the good reputation of charity."

Xu Huaiyi flattered, "Wife, don't worry, I know what I am doing. I won't help others without restraint. I'm not that kind, I just do some good deeds within my ability, just as a blessing for our family. They are all poor children, we just feed them and raise them until they can live independently, then we won't care about them. If there are promising talents among them, they can also help our family. If they are promising, they may even give back to us, then our efforts will be rewarded, what do you think?"

He deliberately spoke in a utilitarian and mercenary way to avoid being scolded by his wife as a saintly father.

Gu Huanxi rolled her eyes at him and asked, "Who are you going to let take care of this?"

You have to be trustworthy and kind-hearted, otherwise you may end up working for a waste of time and be easily taken advantage of.

Xu Huaiyi thought for a moment, "What do you think of your uncle? Although he is a little indecisive, he is thoughtful and considerate. Most importantly, he is kind-hearted. He is also one of us, so we don't have to worry about him betraying us. After all, if this matter is handled well, the Xu family will also benefit from it."

Gu Huanxi nodded and said, "Send a smarter manager over there. When it comes to accounting issues, two people would be more appropriate."

Xu Huaiyi readily agreed, and after talking to his wife, he went to deliver the things with a happy face.

Jiang Yong received a painting and two ancient books and gladly accepted them. Doctor Jiao did not even bother to beat around the bush and accepted all the rare medicinal herbs sent by him. The two asked him about the process of his negotiation with Hu Yuanliang and were very pleased with his handling method and attitude.

Jiang Yong said, "You are right to do this. It is not appropriate to have a big conflict right now."

Doctor Jiao said it more bluntly, "When you need to bow your head, you should bow your head. When you need to compromise, you should compromise. A man of insight is a wise man. Besides, you didn't suffer any loss, and the Su family has lost a lot of money. This sincerity of apology is enough."

After receiving the apology, Han Jun asked, "How about we secretly deal with Su Rui?"

Xu Huaiyi smiled and waved his hand, "No need, there's no need, we have to know when to stop."

You've already accepted the apology, but you're still secretly making trouble. That's a bit too much.

Han Jun asked again, "Do you know why the Second Prince asked Hu Yuanliang to come in person to apologize for Su Rui this time?"

Xu Huaiyi blinked, "Isn't it because they are father-in-law and son-in-law?"

Han Jun said, "Your son-in-law is not your biological son, so he is not important enough for a third-rank official to bow to you."

Xu Huaiyi asked curiously, "Why else?"

Han Jun said, "The Second Prince has long been impatient with Su Rui, especially when compared with Su Zhe. The difference in their abilities is immediately apparent, but Su Rui is the legitimate son after all, and his biological sister is pregnant now. According to the doctor, it is likely to be a little grandson..."

Xu Huaiyi suddenly realized, "The Second Prince currently has only one legitimate son, and I heard that he is constantly ill and has a very difficult time raising him, so he is naturally looking forward to having another son."

"So, Su Rui has benefited from his sister's influence and has risen in power. You should be on good terms with Su Zhe and advise him privately not to go against Su Rui in the near future. He won't get any advantage."

"well……"

When Xu Huaiyi met Su Zhe the next day at noon, he advised him to avoid the limelight and bide his time for the time being.

Su Zhe smiled bitterly, "No wonder he looks like a successful villain who is fearless. It turns out that he is in power..."

"When you gain power, you lose it. It won't be too late to settle accounts with him later."

"I certainly won't take the initiative to provoke him, but he has bullied me, I can't just be a coward, right?"

"That's not a big deal..."

Su Zhe invited Xu Huaiyi to dinner at Shuiyunxuan, and also invited Li Yunting. Although Su Rui was the one who did the bad things at the banquet that day, he felt guilty about it, so he specially invited them to dinner to make amends.

Neither Xu Huaiyi nor Li Yunting were the kind of people who would vent their anger on others, and they got along just as comfortably as before.

Su Zhe, on the other hand, punished himself by drinking three cups of wine. After drinking, he was in high spirits and spoke without restraint. "He probably won't dare to plot against you two again, but he must hate me even more. He has combed my house several times, but there may still be his men. Who knows, he might poison me or stab me in the back one day. If I don't resist at all, he will be even more unscrupulous. Huaiyi, I have no way out. If I don't advance, I will die..."

Xu Huaiyi was speechless for a moment.

Su Zhe took a sip of wine and said, "But don't worry too much. I won't do anything stupid against him. He is courting death, but I haven't lived long enough. He has his sister to back him up, and I also have bargaining chips to show..."

Xu Huaiyi asked curiously, "What bargaining chips? You are not going to put someone next to the Second Prince and ask her to help blow his pillow wind, right?"

Su Zhe laughed, "That's why I say you're smart. You guessed it right away. Yes, I spent a lot of effort and money to find a beauty from the south. She's so beautiful that she can make fish sink to the bottom of the water, geese fall to the ground, and the moon hide in shame. She's much prettier than Su Jin, and she can sing and dance well, and she's thoughtful and interesting. There's no man who doesn't fall in love with her..."

Xu Huaiyi's mouth twitched, "Has it been sent in?"

Su Zhe nodded, "Nowadays, I am considered favored..."

Xu Huaiyi reminded, "A man's favor is like a gust of wind, it comes quickly and goes quickly, it's just a blink of an eye, so don't bet everything on it..."

Su Zhe said cunningly, "Don't worry, how can I put my money on a woman? I have other chips..."

Xu Huaiyi asked frankly, "What else?"

Su Zhe did not hide the truth from him and whispered, "Benefits. The manager I sent out before has returned. I have already prepared the seasoning workshop and am just waiting to start production and put it on the market. This is Dayong's first business, so the business will definitely be good. I gave the Second Prince 40% of the profit. According to a preliminary conservative estimate, it can earn tens of thousands of taels of silver every month. Such a large sum of money, who would not be tempted?"

Xu Huaiyi said "Oh".

Su Zhe continued, "I don't expect him to stand on my side, as long as he doesn't side with Su Rui, that's fine. Isn't that too much to ask?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "It's not too much. Tens of thousands of taels of silver a month is enough to buy him an impartial person. It's really a good deal."

Su Zhe winked at him and said half jokingly and half seriously, "I also left you 30% of the profits. Please protect me more in the future."

Xu Huaiyi waved his hand, "Don't try this on me, if we're friends, don't play these nonsense. We can do business together and make money together, but who are you looking down on by doing this?"

Su Zhe said it honestly and directly, "I am sincere. I am not doing business with you. Even between friends, we should not just ask for things. Only when there is give and take can the relationship last long, right?"

"That's not necessary. If you give me something valuable as a thank-you gift, I will definitely accept it. But forget about the 30% profit. I didn't put in much effort in this deal, so we won't be partners." Xu Huaiyi didn't want to be involved with the second prince, but he had to say the ugly words up front.

Su Zhe said anxiously, "You gave me the recipe. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even know what oyster sauce and pine powder are, so how could I have a business?"

Xu Huaiyi was very persistent this time. "I just opened my mouth. Please don't look down on me. If you really feel bad, you can give me more things later. My wife likes books, calligraphy and paintings, but I am more vulgar. I like good farmland and shops. Just give me the gifts and I will keep them."

Su Zhe, "..."