Chapter 177 Crisis (I)

After hearing Cao Yong's words, the Thirteenth Prince did not respond immediately, but looked at Cao Yong, not knowing what he was thinking about.

Cao Yong smiled bitterly, shook his head, reached out to cover the box containing the pearls, and said, "I'm too presumptuous. I'm really anxious for a moment and didn't think about it carefully. Thirteenth Master has only opened a mansion for a few months, so I guess there is nothing left!"

Maybe he heard that Cao Yong had experienced so miserably, and the disappointment and helplessness that made people feel unbearable, Zhao Jia couldn't help but look at the Thirteenth Prince, and was also surprised. His grandfather has always been the most loyal, and in the past he would have responded with pleasure, so why didn't he say anything today?

Cao Yong showed a little embarrassed expression on his face, and he forced a smile, and stood up and said, "This...it's not too early, I should go back!"

Alas, borrowing money is really not a good job. He felt very sorry for his heart, as if he was embarrassed to wait for the two of them to reply, he leaned over and said goodbye and turned around, as if he wanted to disappear immediately, but he sighed softly without "careful".

"Let's wait! How much does it take?" Just as Cao Yong turned around and wanted to leave, the Thirteenth Prince, who had been silent for a long time, finally asked.

Cao Yong immediately turned around, his face faintly showing joy: "It takes 150,000 taels to gather. My father has some, and I have some savings here, but I still lack 95,000 taels!"

"Why do you need so much?" The Thirteenth Prince and the Concubine both lost their voices. The couple looked at each other and felt a little embarrassed. According to the regulations, the Prince's Department of Internal Affairs allocated a total of 230,000 taels of money and grain, but the mansion, farmland, and some goods must be converted, and the remaining silver is not much.

Cao Yong couldn't help but lower his head and said, "Because this pearl raising is not easy, it is a very rich industry, so there is really more money! I originally wanted to borrow it temporarily from the Chun Palace and the Ping Palace, but my father-in-law and brother-in-law are both in Rehe's escort, and my sister can use it to make a lot of money!"

"How much money does our mansion have?" The Thirteenth Prince asked Zhaojia.

Zhao Jia thought for a moment and replied: "There are nearly 50,000 taels in spring. In the past six or seven thousand taels, the cost of people and people in the mansion has been spent on six or seven thousand taels, and there are less than 45,000 taels left!"

"This is a bit much worse?" The Thirteenth Prince frowned.

Cao Yong rubbed his hands: "Yes, otherwise it's fine! My father also mentioned in his letter that if he really can't get all the money, he'll let go of this industry. With the salary and money, we can't be hungry!"

"Is it not right!" The Thirteenth Prince shook his head and said, "Although I don't know the market price of the Nanzhu, this box of beads is worth 18,000 taels. I heard that your family is still in short supply, and there is basically no industry in the south, and it is also sold in the north. Although you have two farms under your name, it is given by the Sixteenth Prince. It is not considered public property. Then the whole family must have a chewy use! If it is this industry, it is worth it to produce this box of beads a year!" Speaking of this, he pointed to the seat: "Don't be anxious first, I'll see if there are any other ways!"

Cao Yong sat down and said, "Or I would send someone to Rehe to see it. However, it's okay for Prince Ping's Mansion to squeeze out 30,000 or 20,000 taels; but my father-in-law's side is a bit difficult. Several young princes and little princesses are getting older, and this marriage is a huge expense!"

The Thirteenth Prince made a little thought and said to Zhao Jia: "Don't we have two shops in our mansion? Let's ask people to collect the money in the past two days and get 50,000 taels!"

After hearing this, Zhao Jia first paused, then smiled and nodded.

Cao Yong waved his hand quickly: "How can this happen? Although it is more difficult on my side, I can't do this. What if the Thirteenth Master needs money? My side will be able to repay some money at the beginning of next year as soon as possible, and... I'm afraid it will take three or two years to pay it back!"

"You're welcome when you speak. Now you want to lend you, but you're doing this! You...you..." The Thirteenth Prince smiled heartily and said, "Let's not say so much nonsense. Thank you. I'll thank you for your thanks. It's boring! Think about it, this is also the origin. If you didn't think about it and help me find medicine, my legs would be ruined! Now, if you can speak to me, I don't think I'm an outsider. Can I help me? Why not help! If you keep talking, it's boring!"

After hearing this, Cao Yong solemnly thanked him, stopped talking and said goodbye and returned home first.

After Cao Yong left, the Thirteenth Prince stopped smiling and sighed. When Zhao Jia thought he was worried about Cao Yong's remaining silver, he advised: "Master, it really doesn't work. Let's talk to the Fourth Brother and help Cao Yong borrow some more!"

The Thirteenth Prince shook his head: "No need to do this, I understand. Cao Yong is like his father, and he is really cautious. Not only does he have no idea of ​​clinging to the prince, but he is afraid of being more taboo. Although I was with the Fourth Brother to save him, he treats me and the Fourth Brother. From this perspective, he is a good person, at least not snobbish, and he does not look down on me because of my unbearable situation!"

Zhao Jia laughed and said, "Yes, I think so too. It's not that I favor my relatives, but the Cao family is a good tutor, and King Ping Fujin is also a thing that makes people unable to find a mistake!"

The Thirteenth Prince looked at Zhao Jia and said, "In the second half of the year, we will be tight, and we will have less contact with each other. Aren't you the most tired of dealing with those you are always tired of? Let's close the door and live your own life safely!"

"Yes!" Zhao Jia knew the pain of the Thirteenth Prince, but she didn't show any sign of her face. She smiled so naturally and comfortably.

*

After leaving the Thirteenth Prince's Mansion, Cao Yongfang breathed a sigh of relief. He made up this lies impulse and almost made up the mistake. Fortunately, Prince Ping and Prince Chun were outside the border, so this was over.

When he returned to the mansion, Cao Yong went back to Wutong Garden directly.

There were some fabrics on the kang and half-made children's clothes. Chu Yu was having a lot of fun when he saw Cao Yong coming back and said with a smile: "Mr., someone from the royal palace came to announce the good news at noon. I added a little prince this morning, and the mother and son were safe! Then I sent a car to pick Chu Yu up and 'bathe three' for my younger brother to watch the ceremony!"

Cao Yong nodded: "It's true that good news, it's just that the 'three-baptism' ceremony is not enough, right?"

Chu Yu smiled and said, "Chu Yu saves this, but he is happy and wants to set up the full moon gift as soon as possible!"

*

Cao's mansion, front yard, Wei Hei's residence.

Mr. Zhuang sat in the chair with a very serious expression. Wei Heize's face was ashen, biting his lips tightly, and clenching his fists tightly.

Wei Bai's eyes flashed, he looked at Mr. Zhuang, then looked at Wei Hei, and after a while, he squeezed out his smile and said, "Sir, brother, isn't this matter over? God doesn't know, no one can find out if it's unknown?"

"Bad!" Wei Hei slapped the table, stood up, pointed at Wei Hei and said, "You... you bastard, you dare to take any idea!" At this point, Mr. Zhuang coughed twice.

Wei Hei thought Mr. Zhuang had something to say, but although he was angry, he still stopped the sound first and looked at Mr. Zhuang with a little confusion.

Mr. Zhuang was nude at the door, and Wei Hei frowned and said, "Who is it? Get out of here, what are you doing so sneakily?"

After a while, a little girl came out with her head down and trembling. It was Xiaohong in Wei Bai's yard.

Wei Bai scolded unhappily: "If you don't serve your grandma well, why did you run to this yard?"

Xiaohong was so scared that she knelt down and said to the ground: "Return... and return to the second master's words. Just now, Madam Feng saw the second master return home and said to her grandma. Grandma waited for a while but did not see the second master return. Thinking that the second master was in the yard of the uncle, she sent me to invite the uncle, and the second master went over and had dinner!"

Wei Bai looked carefully at Mr. Zhuang and Wei Hei. Knowing that the matter was not over yet, he waved his hand and said, "I know, I'm discussing the important matter with the uncle, let your grandma use it first!"

Xiaohong responded, got up and retreated.

As the footsteps drifted away, Wei Bai smiled and clasped his fists to Mr. Zhuang and Wei Hei: "Old Bai knew that he was wrong, so please forgive me and my elder brother, and forgive me! It's understandable. Are you angry because of my elder brother's injury? Even if the young master knows it, I believe I won't blame Lao Bai!"

Although Wei Bai knew his mistake, he had no regrets on his face. Wei Hei couldn't help it and raised his arm and slapped him hard.

Wei Bai was not prepared for it. When he saw the slap came down, he was stunned. Therefore, he was so weak that he couldn't help but take two steps back.

Seeing Wei Hei taking action, Mr. Zhuang wanted to stop him, but it was too late. He couldn't help but say annoyed: "If you have something to say, don't do it again!"

Wei Bai only felt his ears "buzzing", his mouth was fishy and salty, and he wiped the corners of his mouth with his hands, and it was red. He said with confusion and grievance: "Brother?"

Wei Hei lost his parents since childhood and relied on his younger brother for many years. The two never quarreled, let alone attacked. He looked at his swollen palms and couldn't speak for a while. Until Wei Bai spoke, Fang asked in a low voice: "Brother, do you still remember what Master said at the end of his death?"

Wei Bai nodded: "It's less than ten years, so why didn't I forget it? Master said that adopting us was just a coincidence, and there was no need to ask for us, just to help him taste the kindness of the young master's family!"

"Good love?" Wei Hei sneered, "You still said you remember, are you repaying kindness? This is debt collection, this is death! Others, if they are dead or disabled, it's fine, you should have lost more than 30 lives, and you should have lost your anger! You are so troublesome and drug the prince, are you afraid of your life?"

Wei Bai was still dissatisfied and said with a straight neck: "The others are just minions. Isn't this the prince behind the scenes still like this? Why did you spare him? Without cutting his head, it was already a bargain!"

Mr. Zhuang shook his head and sighed: "I'm reckless, I'm reckless!"

Wei Hei laughed angrily: "Okay, your second master Wei is capable? You don't care about anyone, right?"

Wei Baiyang raised his head and said, "I dare to act. Even if the matter is exposed, I will use my bad life to pay for it. I am afraid of a ball!"

Wei Hei nodded: "You think you are a cat and a dog, why do they want your life? You have a promising future and play well. Not to mention the hundreds of people in the capital, even the masters and the wife of the southern mansion will bear your affection!"

Wei Bai grabbed his head and said, "No, our young master is the prince's prince, and the eldest lady is the princess. Can the emperor punish them for their crimes? Besides, I did it alone, and the young master didn't know it!" Although he said this, he was not sure.

Wei Hei breathed a sigh of relief and said to Mr. Zhuang: "Sir, how can you arrange this properly?"

Mr. Zhuang pondered for a moment and looked at Wei Bai again: "Are you sure there is no mistake in this matter from beginning to end? If you think about it carefully, you must not be careless. If this matter is really leaked, the Cao family may completely collapse!"

Wei Bai scratched his head, thought about it and then said, "It should be that there is nothing wrong. If you take the medicine, you will have diarrhea first. It is somewhat similar to the symptoms of the epidemic, but it will only be diarrhea once or twice!"

Mr. Zhuang shook his head: "At that time, there was an imperial physician on duty around the palace. Even if he had only had a bleed once, he looked at the symptoms and was the same as the epidemic. I think the imperial physicians dared not be careless. Although they might not see anything, they could not even tell the abnormality. Where did the medicine? Where did they ask for it?"

Wei Bai laughed twice: "Hehe, Lao Bai can't remember this!"

Seeing that Mr. Zhuang and Wei Hei were both staring at him, he thought hard and said, "Old Bai remembered that this was made by several buddies before marrying his wife last year. He originally wanted to make a wedding room to make fun of Lao Bai. Let Lao Bai know in advance, so he put it away! This object is very ordinary and can be found in the brothel and the boats!"

Mr. Zhuang was a little relieved: "Fortunately, I'm not afraid of it being ordinary. The more ordinary it is, the less trouble it is!"

Wei Bai thought about the secret of his work and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Sir, I have never mentioned this before and I have said it, so how did you know about it?"
Chapter completed!