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  Chapter 28

  He Guizhens expression changed slightly, although he was working in a purchasing office, but the things he handled were all small items such as cosmetics and perfumes.

  In the past two instances, I ran errands for this Seventh Young Lady and helped her cash out approximately 400 to 500 taels of silver, which is already a substantial amount. However, just looking at the high-quality pearls in this pouch alone, their value is over a thousand, and adding those precious gems, all told, the total amount should be in the tens of thousands of taels.

  He Guixin couldnt help but sneak a glance at the quietly seated girl, thinking to himself, isnt Seventh Young Miss afraid that Ill run off with the large sum of money?

  His parents had passed away early, and although he had an aunts family working as servants in the Hou estates Jiangnan villa, they were not close relatives after all. If he took these valuables and never showed up again, what could Seventh Miss do? This matter was originally something Seventh Miss did on her own, probably without telling anyone above her, so if she found out she had been deceived, she might not dare to openly expose it either, as it would also implicate the south. At most, only his cousin would suffer some hardships.

  Ten thousand taels of silver may be considered nothing in a big city like Shengjing, but in a small place, its enough to be called wealthy.

  Ming Xuan saw him hesitating and asked with a frown, "Is there something difficult?"

  She thought for a moment, then added, "I know this is not an easy thing to do, its going to take some twists and turns. Dont worry, I wont let you down, and make your hard work go to waste. After these things are sold, we can each keep one tenth of the profit, as a reward for taking risks."

  Miss Qi was shocked, and the amount was quite large, not a small sum, but she casually told him about it and even let him take it out himself without any hesitation. This shows Miss Qis generosity and magnanimity, but at the same time, it also implies that she must be in urgent need of this money now.

  Miss Qi needs the silver for something, he cant and doesnt need to guess, but this condition is very tempting, one thousand two hundred taels of silver is not a small amount, plus his savings over the years, its enough for him to buy a small house in the suburbs, marry a wife who satisfies his heart and live a good life. Rather than sneaking around and being nervous all his life, he might as well take less and have a peaceful and happy life.

  Whats most important is that Miss Qis trust warmed his heart, and he felt that he couldnt let her down.

  He Guixin thought for a moment and said, "These pearls are of good quality, the Jewelry Building will definitely be willing to accept them, but there are quite a few of them. If we sell them all at once, we might arouse suspicion from those with ulterior motives. Moreover, in recent days, due to some reason, the entrance and exit have been strictly controlled, making it not as easy to smuggle these things out as before..."

  He paused for a moment, "If we can give Xiao a little more time to turn around, it should be possible."

  "Ming Xuan said with a thoughtful expression, Tomorrow morning, I will go to Qingliang Mountain. At that time, those things will be arranged for me to leave the mansion, and what happens afterwards will depend on how it is done. Is Dan Hongs older brother, who has helped me with several matters in the past, all of which were handled carefully and reliably. He is a trustworthy person who can handle important tasks, and I believe he will do a good job."

  She suddenly smiled lightly and said unintentionally, "The original Huang Zongguan of our Hou Mansion, I heard that his son passed the imperial examination last autumn, and these days he has been urging Grandfather to wait for his sons spring exam results to be announced before promoting him to an official position!"

  He Guizhens heart skipped a beat when she heard this, Huang the steward was someone who knew what was going on, and which servant in the entire household didnt take him as an example?

  In the past, he was also a low-ranking servant like himself, but due to his loyalty and diligence in serving his master, he was gradually promoted. He first served as a steward for several years, then became the general manager. In recent years, he was sent out to manage the external business of the Hou family, overseeing numerous shops and handling countless amounts of money. His eldest son assisted him in managing the business, while his younger son studied hard and made progress, even passing the imperial examination last autumn. Although its uncertain what rank he will achieve in the spring examination, as long as the master is willing to support him, he may also become an official in the future.

  In the Zhou Dynasty, as long as there was a record of slave status on ones identity registration, even if the master had graciously freed them from their slave status and they were no longer considered inferior slaves, they still could not participate in the imperial examination and become officials. Those born into slavery would never change their status for this lifetime, but if they received their masters favor, their future descendants might not have to enter slavery again.

  He Guizhen secretly suspected that Seventh Miss wouldnt say such things without reason, this was to warn herself not to lose the big picture because of a small matter, or perhaps it was also a promise to herself. Although he also knew that Huang Zongguan could achieve such an outcome only because he had saved the life of Prince Hou, among all the prominent families in Shengjing City, only Huang Zongguan enjoyed such honor and prestige. But Seventh Miss had always been calm and composed, she wouldnt speak carelessly or make random promises, since she said so...

  He bowed his head and replied in a respectful tone, "If I could have the good fortune of being like Director Huang, I would die without regret."

  Ming Xuan nodded slightly, seemingly very satisfied with this answer. The corners of her mouth curled up as she smiled and said, "Ive taken note of the benefits. Ill also leave a sentence here: if theres someone like Huang Zongguan who has such loyalty and ability, I guarantee that he can have the same good fortune."

  He Gu was taken aback for a moment, and this remark sounded clearly impossible, like something without even a shadow of truth. Yet, for some reason, he couldnt help but believe it. He looked up to see that Ming Xuan still wore a calm and peaceful expression, but the sharp determination in her eyes was hard to ignore. He secretly congratulated himself on not having refused this task outright earlier, nor had he really wanted to do something as evil as absconding with the funds. Otherwise...

  He became even more polite and courteous, said a word "yes", then retreated out.

  "Miss, my brother is a reliable person. He was also separated from the third house before. In terms of seniority, you are his superior. Its already an honor for him to be used by you, why do you need to promise him a share of the profits? Some...are too much."

  Ming Xuan shook her head, "Since He Gui has already moved out of the third house, I am no longer his master. If he is willing to help me, its because of our emotional connection; if not, I have nothing to complain about. Because of their relationship, he has helped us several times and everything has been handled properly, which shows that his character and abilities are not bad. I can rest assured by entrusting these matters to him."

  She changed her tone, "But this time the trouble is indeed difficult to handle, not only do I have a lot of things on hand, but I also need money urgently. So, Im offering a 10% profit margin as an incentive, and I believe hell not only get the job done, but do it well."

  In the face of great benefits, even the greatest loyalty will be tested. Whats more, He Gui didnt have to be loyal to himself in the first place. If he secretly escaped with these goods and money, losing them would still be a small matter. The real disaster would be if he couldnt find someone else to run errands for him for the time being. Qian San had also been a figure of some standing in Shengjing City, and many people from the silver shops and banks could recognize him. This was something that Qian San couldnt handle.

  Offering heavy benefits, giving trust, and striking from the side while drawing out the others hearts greatest desire, this is what Ming Xuan learned from her boss in her past life as a technique to control subordinates. As for that promise... He Guixin is a material that can be molded, she intends to use it for a long time, if he really uses it, in the future, he will replace his children with slave status, how can he?

  In the evening, Linxiao came to Xuyuan Pavilion. She didnt say a word when she entered the inner room, but instead pulled Mingxuans hand and looked her up and down. When everyone was anxious, she burst out laughing, "I want to congratulate Sister Mingxuan! Today, the Duke of Ying and the Young Master of Yongcheng came to see Uncle, saying they wanted to be matchmakers for Mingxuan. The Duchess of Ying and the Young Masters wife also went to Antai Temple to pay respects to Grandmother and invited Aunt to accompany them. I was in the warm pavilion and heard everything they said!"

  She smiled and said, "I heard that the Langzhong of the Ministry of Works, Mr. Yan, asked the Marquis of Yongcheng and the Duke of Ying for help, wanting to marry his second son to the seventh daughter of the Yongning Marquiss mansion."

  Dan Hong listened and hastily asked, "What? What did Madame Hou say?"

  Xue Su was also very nervous, she asked excitedly, "Miss Biao, quickly tell us, what did the Duchess of Ying and the wife of the Marquis of Yongcheng say? Did Madame Hou agree, is this marriage settled?"

  Ming Xuan smiled and said, "Silly girl, Miss Biao just congratulated me."

  Although her face was calm, she couldnt help but feel excited in her heart. If the marriage with Yan Qingye were to happen, she would have secured more than half of her peace and quiet for the rest of her life. With Yan Qingyes jade-like character, she had confidence that they could spend their days together harmoniously. Even if he didnt pass the imperial examination, it wouldnt matter.

  The king of Ying is the younger brother of the king of Dongping, and has served as Minister of Works. He was later transferred to the Ministry of War, and the heir of Yongcheng succeeded him as Minister of Works. Yan Langzhong asked his two superiors to act as matchmakers for Yan Qinghe, and the kings consort and the wife of the heir also went to the inner court to discuss the matter. The elder uncle not only solved her marriage problem but also avoided losing face due to the humble origin of the Yan family.

  The Ying State Dukes Mansion and the Dongping State Dukes Mansion are of the same branch, with these helpers supporting them, the Yan family will not decline for too long, Yan Zeng must be going up. Moreover, the current emperor deliberately promotes talented young men from humble backgrounds, this year is also the first year after his ascension to the throne, these sons of heavens gate will inevitably be reused in the future, if Yan Qingyan can get the top spot and rank among the top three, his prospects are boundless, this is also a help for the Yongning Marquis Mansion.

  This marriage will definitely happen.

  As expected, Lin Xue smiled and said, "Thats right, its done!"

  She hugged Ming Xuan, "Its great, Im going back to Longxi tomorrow, and the marriage will be settled today, so I wont have to worry about it on the road. I heard that the future Mrs. Yan is good in both character and appearance. As women, the most important thing is to marry a good husband, status, position, and family background. If these are good, then even if some other things are slightly worse, whats the big deal?"

  Ming Xuan also hugged her, "Its a pity I wasnt there when you got married..."

  Then she smiled again, "But at the wedding, I have to be there."

  Lin Xue smiled and patted her, "Dont worry, even if Im not here, the dowry I give will not be less by a single cent."

  The two of them joked around, and their sorrow at parting was somewhat alleviated. Thinking that next year after Linxue gets married, they will both be women, actually its more convenient for them to move around than before marriage. Being in the same Shengjing, they are not afraid of not seeing each other again in the future, so their mood improved.

  At the end of winter days, it is still cold, but inside the Jade Washing Pavilion, it has warmed up into a whole piece.

  Guess who is Xiao Guis husband?

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