Drunk Bamboo

King Wen's granting of marriage was a big event, and General Xiao's personal visit to Zhongdu was also a big event.

With two major events happening at the same time, the palace was bound to be bustling with activity.

It just so happened that there was a period of loneliness and coldness after the Liushang Qushui Banquet a few days ago, so this time a family banquet was held in the palace to add to the festivity and let the storm dissipate.

The day after tomorrow there will be a family banquet in the palace, and Prince Feng’s Mansion is naturally invited.

After Xiao Bingxin left the palace, life in the palace became exceptionally quiet and harmonious.

Xie Yuzhu was called to Bailianxuan by Nanny Bai, and was forced to follow Nanny to learn how to read the account books of the mansion.

"This is the daily income and expenditure of the palace. This is the rent details of the palace's land and shops. These are the palace's existing fixed assets. These are..."

The nanny introduced booklets one by one, several thick stacks that took up half the table.

Xie Yuzhu turned the pages one by one and listened to what the nanny said.

"I knew the prince had no worries about money, but I didn't expect he was so rich?"

When Xie Yuzhu truly understood the financial situation of the palace, she realized how rich Hua Qinfeng was.

When she first entered the palace, Xie Yuzhu thought Hua Qinfeng was a poor guy.

There were no luxurious buildings in the mansion, nor were there any decorations in the rooms. The people in the mansion were dressed very simply, and there was no reward. They had been fighting in the western frontier all year round. At most, they received a monthly salary, which was better than ordinary people, but they didn't have much extra money.

Later I learned about the Changfeng Tower and thought I should have some spare money, otherwise how would I maintain the expenses of the Changfeng Tower.

Now looking at the real estate, land and shop rents, I realize that Hua Qinfeng is definitely a rich kid.

"And Changfeng Tower also hands over a portion of it every year." Nanny took out the account book of Changfeng Tower.

Xie Yuzhu opened his eyes wide:

"The Liu Gang gets 5,000 taels of silver per year, the Anhe Restaurant gets 10,000 taels, and the Northern Lu family gets... 100,000 taels! The Northern Lu family is not just an ordinary businessman, they are actually wealthy businessmen!"

This, this intelligence organization, can still make money?!

Mammy explained: "The money from Changfeng Tower is donated to various poor villages or disaster-stricken areas in various ways every year. It almost never goes into the private account of the palace."

When Xie Yuzhu saw this huge fortune, he was shocked and overwhelmed, and immediately began to have a headache.

She closed the account book, smiled, and said in a negotiating tone: "Mammy, the palace is large and prosperous, and you have managed it very well over the years. Why don't you manage it for a few more days so that I can learn from you?"

The nanny smiled kindly and said, "This is to let the princess learn. I will teach her little by little. Let the princess understand everything today, and I will take her to inventory the warehouse tomorrow."

Taking inventory of the warehouse?!

Then how would she have the time to go outside and look for poisonous flowers and plants?

Her gaze turned to Hua Qinfeng, who was also looking reluctant on the other side of the room.

Lao Liu was talking to him about the arrangements for Changfeng Tower.

My eyes lit up and I thought of an excuse:

"Tomorrow...tomorrow the prince said he would take me to the countryside for an outing! Prince, do you agree?"

The old man here stopped talking halfway.

Hua Qinfeng and Xie Yuzhu looked at each other, understood instantly, and nodded in response:

"Yes, I promised her several days ago that I would go for an outing."

Then he said to Lao Liu with an apologetic look: "Well, Lao Liu, let's talk about Changfeng Tower in a few days."

Lao Liu narrowed his eyes and smiled.

Mammy sighed, "Ah... As long as the prince and princess are willing to take over the palace and Changfeng Tower, we can take our time."

"Mammy, you've been looking at the account book for a long time. You should take a break." Xie Yuzhu stood up slowly. She couldn't sit still any longer. "Mammy, didn't you say last time that you wanted to plant some flowers and plants in Bailianxuan to make it more lively? I happened to see someone selling flower seeds on the street yesterday, so I bought some. It's not lunch time yet, so I'll go plant the seeds now."

"The princess is thoughtful." The nanny looked relieved.

After getting the nanny's permission, Xie Yuzhu smiled and saw Hua Qinfeng's eager eyes before going out.

"Your Majesty, won't you come to help?"

He stood up and said to Chaoyang, "I'll go help her turn the soil. You stay and continue studying with Lao Liu."

Chaoyang: “…”

The remaining three people in the room sighed in unison.

Lao Liu put his hands behind his back and said to Chao Yang earnestly, "You have learned almost everything about Changfeng Tower and you are very fast at getting started. You will be the one to take over from the prince in the future."

Chaoyang looked distressed: "You can't do anything, so I have no choice."

He shook his head again: "Hey... I'll go clean up, you come and help."

"……Yes."

Xie Yuzhu and Hua Qinfeng came out of the study, walking with exceptional ease.

First, they went to the storage room to get a hoe for turning the soil, and then they walked together to the main room where the nanny lived.

Xie Yuzhu walked around and stopped in front of two patches of grass at the door.

Hua Qinfeng came over with a hoe in his hand:

"Xie Yuzhu, you are lazy. Madam is almost seventy years old. She cannot be compared with Lao Liu. Lao Liu looks old, but he is only about fifty years old."

Is this a slap in the face?

If I had known this, I wouldn’t have asked you to come out.

Xie Yuzhu glanced at him and snatched the hoe from his hand:

"I just helped the prince get rid of his guilt, but he still blamed me. Do I have a conscience? I don't need your help. Go back and learn from Lao Liu how to manage Changfeng Tower."

Hua Qinfeng was discouraged and snatched the hoe from her hand again: "I, I was just talking..."

"When people get old, they are most afraid of having nothing to do and thinking they are useless. Nanny is in charge of the affairs of the mansion, so she won't have any wild thoughts."

Of course, on the other hand, Xie Yuzhu really didn't want to care about these things.

His dark eyes stared at Xie Yuzhu with sparkling eyes, full of joy.

"What else does Your Highness want to say?" He reached out for the hoe.

He lowered his head, thinking that he should have misunderstood Xie Yuzhu just now.

I can only work hard:

"How can you do such dirty and tiring work as turning the soil? I'll do it, I'll do it!"

Xie Yuzhu laughed out loud: "Then what should I do?"

He smiled innocently: "Haha, just sow some seeds."

Xie Yuzhu just stood there and sprinkled the seeds.

In the kitchen on the other side, Baiguo also acted as a teacher.

"Do you remember everything I said?"

"I remember." Student Yun Ling nodded.

"Then repeat it again." Bai Guo said seriously.

Yunling repeated obediently:

"For daily shopping in the mansion, go to Sun's Grocery Store in the east of the city. Make a list of what you need and they will deliver it to your door. You will be paid for the previous month at the beginning of each month. For clothes and shoes, go to Chen's Clothing Store in the west of the city. For furniture and tea sets, go to Mu's in the south of the city."

"Uncle Qiao delivers firewood and charcoal every seven days, and Aunt Zhang comes to wash clothes every day at noon, and the money is paid on the same day."

"We need help to find Uncle Lao Liu. If you are in danger, you must not speak or draw auspicious cloud patterns. Turn left at the back door and you will find the second spice shop where the secret guards of the mansion live..."

Yunling has a very good memory and remembers every word correctly.

Bai Guo smiled, very satisfied: "Very good."

Yun Ling asked in confusion: "Sister Baiguo, why are you telling me this? Are some of these things secrets of the palace?"

"Mammy said that since you are by the princess' side, you should know more about the palace. The princess trusts you, and we all trust you too."

Yun Ling felt indescribable warmth and touched in her heart: "Yes, I remember it all."

"Help me wash the dishes."

"it is good."