Chapter 014: Moving the Mansion
Shen Shaosheng carefully observed Shen Hong's expression, trying to find the real answer.
He first played the emotional card. The uncle valued family ties the most. Then he asked about the real estate, shops and fields of the Marquis Mansion. In the past, when he used this trick, the uncle would give up a large part of the benefits to himself.
"Don't worry, I will come back from time to time after moving out, and I won't let outsiders bully you." Shen Hong suppressed the nausea in his heart and continued to be the fool he was before.
"Your grandfather has wanted to be a father-in-law for decades. As a son, I naturally have to be filial to him. Now that I have asked for grace from the emperor, it can be regarded as fulfilling your grandfather's wish."
"As for giving you the position of heir apparent, this is true. Well deserved. You are good at studying. Next year is the Provincial Examination, and you are very likely to win the first prize. I am very optimistic about you, Shaosheng."
"Uncle, I am a concubine, so I shouldn't . As the eldest son of the Hou family, the uncle still has five sons. Even if the eldest brother, the second brother and the third brother cannot succeed, there are still fourth and fifth brothers."
Shen Shaosheng looked embarrassed and humble.
Shen Hong showed a tearful smile: "They are not as smart and hard-working as you. You have to inherit the Protector's Palace and carry it forward.
Otherwise, I will not be able to face my ancestors a hundred years later."
"Uncle, I...I'm afraid... I don't have this ability."
"You do, I believe in you."
"Thank you for your trust. As long as I have half the ability of your uncle, I believe that the Hou family can pass it on from generation to generation." "Uncle, please
.
Grandpa inherited it, but he is used to being lazy and has no idea of making money. How should the Hou Mansion continue to run?
I have to go to college to study, so I really can't help grandpa."
"Don't worry about this, the government's real estate, fields and Two-thirds of the shop will be inherited by your grandfather, and I will take one-third."
This is Shen Hong's biggest concession.
"..." Shen Shaosheng was stunned for a moment. He thought that his uncle would not take away any property.
The corners of his lips twitched to reveal a fake smile: "That's very good. I would like to thank my uncle on behalf of my grandpa and my mother. If it weren't for my uncle, we wouldn't have the good life we have now."
What he was thinking in his heart was: If it weren't for Shen Hong, everything in the palace belongs to you.
...
Ruan Ruan was happy all day after hearing the content of the imperial edict. She was so tired that she slept all night without getting up to drink breast milk.
On the second day, as soon as Cheng Yurong was out of confinement, she ordered dozens of maids, servants, and guards in the big room to send everyone to pack their luggage.
Although the property is not much, it still takes a lot of time to tidy up.
Looking at the small amount of property, Shen Hong felt ashamed, and felt even more ashamed of his wife and children.
But this time when he moved to the palace, his salary and rewards would no longer need to be shared with his second wife.
Three days later, he moved to the mansion.
Shen Hong specially picked the auspicious day.
"You are the one who wants to move out. If your life is not going to be good in the future, don't come back crying and begging me to support you." Shen Zhongsheng stood at the gate of the Hou Mansion and abdicated his responsibilities in advance.
Shen Hong nodded and smiled: "Dad, you don't have to worry!"
He suppressed his anger, turned around and took his wife and children into the carriage.
"Bah! What the hell!" Old Yang spat on the ground.
"Master, if the boss comes back to fight the autumn wind, I won't let them in."
She was finally able to let out the anger she had held in for more than thirty years.
From now on, the palace will be her territory, and she will be the mistress. She will not just have to get wind and rain, and enjoy all the glory and wealth.
Although she is just a concubine, if Shen Zhongsheng does not marry a stepmother, then she is the mistress of the entire palace. Who dares to look down on her and bully her?
"Mom, please stop saying a few words. My eldest uncle has been good to us. He gave us two-thirds of his property, just because he is afraid that we will have a hard life."
Little Yang pretended to be gentle and sensible, and cautiously faced Shen Hong cast away his warm eyes. Unexpectedly, she only saw his back, which made her bite her teeth with hatred.
"Brother, take care... Come back often in the future, we will miss you."
After hearing Xiao Yang's words, Cheng Yurong was obviously startled when she got on the carriage, and turned to glare at Shen Hong. "Go back and kneel on the washboard."
"As you command, madam." He shrank his neck and complained.
When Shen Zhijie and Shen Zhicheng got on the second carriage, they heard what Shen Zhongsheng and Lao Yang said, and they could hardly suppress their anger and rushed over to beat them.
However, after being persuaded and comforted by their respective book boys, they got into the carriage obediently.
Ruan Ruan was first carried into the carriage by Aunt Zhou, but the ugly faces of Shen Zhongsheng and Old Yang were not seen.
But after hearing the words, she wanted to hit them too.
"Uncle, uncle, please come back often. I will miss you very much."
"Fourth brother - fifth brother - I will come and play with you when I have time."
Shen Qingqing trotted to the carriage, squeezing out a few words from the end of his eyes. Tears.
"Uncle, come back often, the Hou Mansion will always be your home." Shen Shaosheng shouted, waving his hands, pretending to be reluctant to leave.
Dafang's luggage was packed into six carriages with four people in them, while Cheng Yurong's dowry was also packed into five carriages.
Fifteen carriages headed toward the General's Mansion, attracting the attention of many passers-by.
Some pedestrians who had nothing to do joined in the fun and followed the carriage all the way to the General's Mansion.
The distance between the General's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion is three kilometers.
Shen Zhiyuan and Shen Zhiqing each rode in a carriage and entered through the back door without showing their faces in front of others.
In addition to Cheng Yurong's carriage, the carriages occupied by two brothers, Shen Zhijie and Cheng Yurong, were parked at the gate of the General's Mansion.
Shen Hong rode a horse, and after dismounting, he handed it over to a young man to lead him into the stable of the mansion.
Dozens of servants were busy carrying luggage and decorating the house.
Red lanterns are hung, happy words are posted, and the aroma of the kitchen is fragrant.
Because there is a housewarming banquet tonight, dozens of dignitaries have been invited to the banquet.
Before the sun sets at the foot of the mountain, guests have already arrived at the General's Mansion one after another, and gifts are being delivered to the warehouse one after another.
Cheng Yurong was so merciless when receiving gifts that she was embarrassed, even though she had given gifts to others dozens of times before.
The taste of this banquet is particularly outstanding, and the dishes are novel and delicious, such as Bazhen duck, Kung Pao chicken, shredded fish-flavored pork, duck-wrapped fish, Longjing shrimp, glutinous rice chicken balls, Dongpo pork, Mapo tofu...
these dishes The dignitaries also ate it for the first time, and they all asked who Chef Shen Hong was and how he developed so many delicious dishes.
It made him feel embarrassed. It can't be said that his little girl thinks about eating meat every day and reveals her recipes!
This banquet lasted for a full hour, and all the dishes on the table were swept away without leaving a drop of soup.
The male guests were drunk, and the female family members took care of them. After watching a big fireworks specially set off by Shen Hong, they went back to their homes.
The servants quickly cleaned the "battlefield", and when they had some free time, they gathered together to talk and laugh.
"I didn't expect the General's Mansion to be so big and luxurious. It seems to be decorated according to the rank of a first-class official. It is much more elegant than the Duke's Mansion."
"That's right, we are blessed to be able to follow the General."
"You don't know it yet! The Duke's Mansion There is also a wedding banquet tonight to celebrate Mr. Shen becoming the father-in-law. "Isn't it very lively
?"
The gifts given by my friends are so shabby."