Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Chapter 308 Good things are coming

The princess was also amused by this heartwarming scene. She repeatedly praised Xiao Qinxin for being both cute and sensible. She also praised Xiao Ruoling for her good parenting skills and for learning to respect elders at such a young age.

After a brief greeting, everyone turned to Liuliyuan.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, Xiao Xin'er was arranged to play with An Lan and other playmates, while Xiao Zhixue and her sister Xiao Ruoling went into the inner room.

"Sister Ling, do you have anything to tell me today?"

There was a hint of curiosity in Xiao Zhixue's tone.

Xiao Ruoling's eyes flickered as she said shyly, "Actually, I want to tell you that I'm getting married."

The first person Xiao Zhixue thought of was Xiong Daxiang, who was an official in the same dynasty as Xiao Yufeng.

"Is it the one named Xie, Xiong Daxiang?"

Xiao Zhixue asked.

Xiao Ruoling nodded shyly, her face full of the look of a happy bride-to-be.

Xiao Zhixue couldn't help but roll her eyes and joked, "Sister Ling, what's there to be embarrassed about? Do we sisters still need to be polite? Be brave."

After hearing this, Xiao Ruoling's cheeks turned even redder. She glanced at Xiao Zhixue helplessly and said, "You are so shameless. Does your brother-in-law always agree with you?"

Xiao Zhixue was a little surprised by her sudden frankness. She had always thought that as a woman in ancient times, Xiao Ruoling would not talk about private matters of marriage so directly.

Seeing that Xiao Zhixue was speechless for a moment, Xiao Ruoling began to feel uneasy. She realized that she might have been too direct and was thinking about how to ease the atmosphere.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Zhixue's eyes lit up and she became even more excited: "Sister Ling, it's been two years, this is normal. And you're getting married soon, aren't you?"

Her voice was full of understanding and blessing, as if to say that time will prove everything good.

A blush of embarrassment appeared on Xiao Ruoling's cheeks again, and the color was as soft and vivid as the crimson in the sky at dawn.

Xiao Zhixue maintained a calm expression on the surface, her eyes fell gently on Xiao Ruoling, but she was laughing secretly in her heart.

She has experienced many years in the 21st century, an era of information explosion and rapid technological development. How could she be easily compared to this ancient woman who knows nothing about the "colors" of the modern world?

Noticing that Xiao Ruoling's face was flushed with shyness again, Xiao Zhixue put away her joking intention and changed the subject, asking, "When are you planning to hold the wedding? Have you chosen a date?"

Xiao Ruoling calmed herself down slightly, and said with a firm tone: "It is now the beginning of October. After discussing yesterday, we decided to hold it on October 20th. We don't plan to have a big bash. He is getting married again, and I am getting married for the second time, so it is better to keep a low profile. Just invite a few close relatives and have a simple dinner. He doesn't have many relatives, and he is alone, so this arrangement is more convenient."

Xiao Zhixue deeply agreed with this simple and warm wedding arrangement.

After all, this world is different from that world, and those cumbersome etiquette and customs seem out of place here.

She promised to attend, and the conversation between the sisters turned to sharing daily trivialities.

Just as the topic was becoming less and less, Xiao Ruoling suddenly slapped her forehead, as if she remembered something important: "I almost forgot to tell you something important."

"A few days ago, Brother Yu Kai's father came to Beijing and left a silver note of 1,000 taels, entrusting us to buy a house in Beijing for him as a new home for his two sons."

Xiao Zhixue seemed a little surprised: "Uncle Bin has been to the capital? Why didn't anyone tell me?"

Xiao Ruoling smiled. "Uncle Bin said not to make it public yet. He went back to raise funds and planned to bring Aunt to the capital. How could they be absent from the eldest son's wedding?"

"I understand. One thousand taels may not be enough. I will give you another five hundred taels of silver notes later. You can take them back with you."

As night fell, Fan Yanmu stepped into the house, and Xiao Zhixue told him about Xiao Ruoling's remarriage and Xiao Yukai's purchase of a new house.

"You have extensive connections in the capital, can you help me find a suitable property? Uncle Bin gave me 1,000 taels, but I was afraid it wasn't enough, so I added another 500 taels. Do you mind?"

Fan Yanmu looked at her, his eyes full of doting and helplessness: "Madam, you are spending your own money. I'm afraid you may not even know how much wealth you have accumulated over the years, right?"

Xiao Zhixue was startled when she heard this, as if she had been enlightened: "Yes, how much property do I have? I have to ask Hong Jian."

As he said that, he was about to get up and look for Siqin: "Siqin, please help me find Hongjian. I have something to ask."

Fan Yanmu shook his head slightly, with a smile on his face: "You are always so impatient. Wangyue is in charge of your financial affairs, and Hongjian is busy managing your shop outside right now!"

Xiao Zhixue suddenly realized and sighed self-deprecatingly: "Ah, I am always so careless."

Wangyue soon appeared in front of him and asked respectfully, "Princess, what can I do for you?"

Xiao Zhixue waved her hand and said cheerfully, "It's not a big deal. I just want to know how much money and property I have on hand."

Wang Yue reported quickly: "Princess, you currently own 760,000 taels of silver and 40,000 taels of gold. Although the collections of antique calligraphy and paintings, precious porcelain, etc. have not been fully counted, they are estimated to be worth at least 100,000 taels. In addition, you own a total of 31 shops, and your land is spread across Qingzhou Prefecture, the capital, and Yangzhou, covering a total area of ​​more than 30,000 acres."

Xiao Zhixue nodded in confirmation. She had a clear idea of ​​her family's assets. The amount reported by Wangyue was roughly consistent with what she had in mind. The difference in silver was only a few thousand, and the rest was complete.

Realizing that she had strong financial resources, Xiao Zhixue breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, you can leave first. As long as you manage this princess's finances properly, you will be the biggest contributor."

Wang Yue smiled sweetly and said, "Thank you for your trust, my lady. I will do my best for you."

"Well, let's go."

After Xiao Zhixue finished making the arrangements, she turned to Fan Yanmu and said, "My husband, I'm going to attend a wedding banquet on the 20th of October. Will you accompany me?"

Fan Yanmu hesitated for a moment and said, "I may need to be on duty that day. I will check the schedule tomorrow and ask the emperor for leave then."

Unexpectedly, Princess An somehow learned of Xiao Ruoling's remarriage and specially sent Nanny Cheng to Liuliyuan.

In addition to bringing an exquisite box, saying it was a gift for Xiao Ruoling, Nanny Cheng was also ordered to convey the princess's blessings.

Xiao Zhixue received Nanny Cheng politely and only opened the gift box after she left.

Inside the box was a pair of white jade bracelets as smooth as mutton fat, a pair of gilded mandarin duck hairpins, and a host of glittering gold jewelry. At the bottom was a silver note worth one thousand taels.

Xiao Zhixue couldn't help but be amazed. Her mother-in-law's family was indeed wealthy. The value of these gifts alone, plus the silver bills and the rosewood box, easily exceeded three thousand taels. She was extremely generous!

So, Xiao Zhixue immediately sent Siqin: "Go find He Xiang. If Fu Dong is here too, ask them to come over together. I have something to ask of you."

Soon, Fudong and Hexiang walked into the room side by side.