readytorunbook Chapter 582 Xie Jue's Storyline: Compensating Jiang Huaiyu
Chapter 582 Xie Jue's Storyline: Compensating Jiang Huaiyu
Jiang Mansion.
Madam Jiang leaned against the brocade pillow, her face haggard.
She looked at Jiang Huaiyu and said in a low voice, "Sell the shop."
Jiang Huaiyu knelt before the bed, her face alternating between pale and flushed.
Madam Jiang softened her tone, "Our Jiang family did not make its fortune through business. The land and estates left by our ancestors are enough to ensure that our descendants will have no worries about food and clothing."
"It's not shameful to have fallen to this state now. What's truly shameful is to lose all our assets if things continue like this."
"Don't get involved in business matters anymore. Doing business and studying are two different things. Being good at studying doesn't necessarily mean you're good at business."
"Merchants may be considered lowly, but doing business is not easy."
Jiang Huaiyu's fingers tightened, gripping his knees tightly, but in the end, he said nothing.
His mind was in turmoil, and the word "unwilling" almost burst out.
He didn't believe he was really incapable.
But when he looked at Madam Jiang in front of him, all the anger in his heart was suppressed in an instant.
Jiang Huaiyu gritted his teeth, his chest feeling as if it were blocked. After a long while, he slowly lowered his head.
"I see."
Embroidery Workshop.
Jiang Huaiyu stood in front of the counter, staring blankly at the empty shop.
Footsteps suddenly sounded from outside the door. Jiang Huaiyu didn't need to turn around to know who had come.
Jiang Huaiyu did not turn around, but said calmly, "My mother told me to sell the shop."
He turned around, looked at Xie Jue, and his eyes became calmer. "I admit that I am not as good as you at business."
Xie Jue looked at him quietly.
"If you are willing to annul the engagement, I am willing to buy Xiuyufang for five times the market price."
"I will pay off all the debts your shop owes."
"I also took full responsibility for the repairs and financial management of the Jiang family residence."
“Aside from the business of Xiuyu Workshop, I will give the Jiang family three more businesses.”
"Firstly, there is an embroidery shop in the West Market. The supply is reliable, and the customers are mostly from the Imperial Household Department and noble ladies. The profit is not small."
"Secondly, there is a dye house in Jiangnan that has been operating for many years. Thirdly, there is a rouge and powder shop in the southern part of the city."
“Each of these three shops earns at least 100,000 taels of silver annually, which adds up to 300,000 taels of silver in revenue each year.”
Xie Jue turned his gaze slightly to Jiang Huaiyu, "All of the above can be written into the contract, signed and stamped, and the money and goods will be settled."
"Both Wanzhi and I were at fault in this marriage."
"One was too stupid and slow to understand; the other was too impulsive and never paid attention to what others thought."
"As for the current situation, the Jiang family has been wronged, and I am willing to provide sufficient compensation."
Jiang Huaiyu closed her eyes tightly.
After a long while, he slowly exhaled, and when he opened his eyes, there was only a calm look in them.
"……it is good."
"I'm calling off this marriage."
He looked up at Xie Jue, his gaze no longer confrontational, but instead carrying a hint of weariness.
"However, I hope that you will not let her down in the future."
The next morning.
Gao Yunzhi sat at the head of the table, and soon after, the Jiang family couple arrived.
After the two entered the hall and bowed, Gao Yunzhi simply nodded slightly, indicating that they should sit down.
The official in charge of rites quickly presented the documents, and both families signed and sealed them as usual. After signing and sealing, the marriage certificate was returned.
The two marriage contracts were exchanged, severing the ties of their kinship.
The whole process took no more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
The news of the annulment of the engagement between the Xie and Jiang families spread very quickly to the outside world.
The reason soon came out: the birth charts of the two families clashed, causing a calamity due to the clash of the Yin Sha and the clash of the Yao.
Therefore, the sudden appearance of fire on the wedding day was actually a warning from heaven that the marriage was incompatible.
The news caused an uproar throughout the capital.
"I told you that the fire that day was unusual. How did it start?"
"I heard that even the wedding veil was burned in half. If it's not divine retribution, how could it be such a coincidence?"
But once the matter was settled, no one dared to delve any further.
Although the people were curious, they were also pragmatic and discussed it privately for a few days before quickly giving up.
Shortly thereafter, the renovation of the Jiang residence began.
Xie Jue sent someone to deliver silver notes totaling 200,000 taels. The notes were unsigned and unwritten, and were simply entrusted to be given to Madam Jiang for personal receipt.
Upon learning this, Gao Wanzhi instructed her trusted maid to inventory all the silver accumulated by Xiuyun Manor under her name in recent years, and to send an additional 100,000 taels of silver notes from the Princess's residence to the Jiang residence.
Madam Jiang remained silent for a long time after receiving the silver note, and finally sighed, saying, "It shows they have a kind heart."
With 300,000 taels of silver, a single order was given, and the renovation of the Jiang family's backyard proceeded even faster than before.
The carved beams and painted rafters were all renovated, and the walls were repaired. In less than half a month, it was completely transformed.
Jiang Mansion, afternoon.
The red-lacquered gate slowly opened, and an exquisitely crafted carriage stopped in front of it. As soon as the sound of hooves stopped, the curtain was lifted, and Gao Wanzhi, supported by her maid, slowly stepped out of the carriage.
He was carrying a heavy sandalwood box behind him.
When the gatekeeper saw it was her, he quickly announced her arrival, and soon after, Madam Jiang came out to greet her personally.
"Why did the princess come in person?" Madam Jiang was somewhat bewildered.
Gao Wanzhi smiled and bowed, presenting the gift box in her hand. "The Jiang family's old residence has been renovated, and I should come to offer my congratulations. These are just some small items, nothing special, I only hope that Madam will not find them offensive."
Madam Jiang accepted it; it was heavy, indicating it was a valuable item. Overwhelmed with emotion, she simply said, "Thank you for your kindness. Please come in."
Gao Wanzhi entered the hall, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then left without lingering. She simply said that she had only come to offer her congratulations.
In the study, the summer breeze rustled across the desk.
"Young master, the princess has just come to visit in person. Would you like to go and see her?"
Jiang Huaiyu didn't look up, and replied indifferently, "No need."
On the table in front of him were three shop deeds spread out.
That was sent by Xie Jue this morning.
These three shops have a constant flow of money in their accounts; the monthly profits alone are enough to equal 50% of the Jiang family's annual income in previous years.
That's enough, let's end it here.
He should have known that she didn't like him, but he refused to believe it at the time.
He himself was too obsessed and kept holding on to it.
Now, he has lost, lost completely, and it's time for him to let go.
Half a month later, Banrixian Tea House finally opened on East Street in Beijing.
As soon as the door opened, a long queue formed in front of it.
Even before the teahouse was officially opened, the streets were already packed with people coming to check it out.
A three-foot-long red silk banner hangs in front of the door, with the three characters "Half a Day of Leisure" written in a vigorous and elegant style, which is quite in line with the refined taste of literati.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the crowd surged inside.
The teahouse's decor is ingenious, neither as opulent as Fuyulou nor as old and cramped as ordinary teahouses.
The rosewood high table, the plain-colored curtains, and the celadon cups and saucers exude elegance and novelty.
The most eye-catching thing is the entire milk tea list, which is densely packed with more than a dozen flavors, each with its own name and style.
Rose Dew Green Tea, Osmanthus Snow Fragrance Milk, Cloud Top Sesame Pastry, Almond Sandalwood...
The variety of pastries and snacks has also increased, including floral pastries, salt and pepper rolls, milk shortbread balls, coconut mille-feuille, and more...
Many high-ranking officials and nobles who had tasted milk tea at Fuyulou also personally visited the restaurant.
In comparison, everyone was surprised to find that the variety of dishes at Banrixian was much richer than at Fuyulou, and the taste was also superior.
"This Biluochun milk tea can actually have almond syrup added?"
"Even pastries are exquisite; this osmanthus rice cake has three layers of filling, and the texture is so delicate..."