The Concubine Strikes Back: The Marquis Insists on Me to Be His Wife

Chapter 328: Glittering Gold

Xu Shanshan, I didn't expose you today because the two children are here. Since that's where you stole people, don't blame me for being rude.

"Rumei, you secretly monitor Aunt Xu. If you find anything, tell me immediately. Don't get caught."

"Don't worry, madam."

"Let's go, let's not disturb others and go back to our own yard!"

After Su Qing and her group returned to Yilan Courtyard, they began to think. She decided to ask Wu Yanran to go to the small storehouse to take out two pieces of fine cloth, and asked Shuilian to take the Guanyin statue given by the Queen Mother, and also instructed Ling'er to take out one hundred taels of heavy gold. After everything was ready, they walked together to the courtyard where the old lady was.

Su Qing stepped into the room, she bowed gracefully and greeted the old lady, "Greetings to mother."

The old lady saw the maids beside Su Qing holding those items, and a warm smile appeared on her face. She said, "Qing'er is here, sit down quickly. I heard that the business of Jishitang has been very prosperous recently! I guess they must have made a lot of money, right?"

Su Qing responded with a smile: "Thank you for your concern and blessings, mother. Thanks to you, business is indeed going well. I just settled the accounts yesterday, and today I specially prepared some gifts for mother. Yanran, Shuilian, bring them up." After that, Su Qing signaled to the two of them with her eyes.

Yanran and Shuilian understood what she meant, and they carefully showed the things they brought to the old lady one by one. Each item exuded a unique light, which was eye-catching.

The old lady was so delighted that she touched the statue of Guanyin with her hand.

"Mother, this statue of Guanyin was a gift from the Queen Mother. As there were so many items, my servants sorted them out a few days ago and gave the list to my daughter-in-law for review. Yesterday, my daughter-in-law ordered someone to find this treasure. Today, I come to present it to you. I hope you will accept it and don't despise it."

"Qing'er, what nonsense are you talking about! How can the gift from the Queen Mother be bad? Look at this exquisite carving, it is simply a masterpiece of nature! Thanks to you for always thinking about mother in your heart, mother is so happy that she can't wait to despise it."

"Mother, you are right. I am deeply honored. By the way, those pieces of cloth are also tributes from South Korea. They are gifts from the Emperor to me. They are perfect for sewing two pieces of clothing. The fabric feels cool to the touch and is very comfortable to wear."

The old lady touched the material and said, "It's really good! The things used in the palace are really good. You are thoughtful."

"Mother, I don't know what you like. These things are just for show. Yesterday, Jishitang counted the accounts. After paying the servants, shop assistants, and doctors, there was still some left. I asked the maids to give it to you. Ling'er, show it to you."

Ling'er came forward with a plate of gold, took away the red cloth, and instantly there was a golden glow.

The old lady's eyes lit up. "Madame Zhang~"

Nanny Zhang quickly stepped forward, took the plate, and brought it to the old lady.

"I am a half-buried man, what do I need all this gold for? You and Jing'er should keep it. It will be useful for making deals everywhere."

"Don't worry, mother! We still have a lot of money. The shops and fields outside have good harvests. I have also distributed all the money that the marquis has managed. Mother, you don't have to worry about these trivial matters. You can spend it with peace of mind. As long as your daughter-in-law has it, you will definitely not lack it."

"This is all thanks to you. You are the lucky star of the Marquis' Mansion! Then I will accept it and give it to you in the future. Mother will keep it for you first."

"Mother, just keep it. You don't have to leave any for us."

The old lady was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. "Good, good, what a good kid. So thoughtful."

Su Qing was very satisfied. Where is money not available? Who wouldn't be tempted by the glittering gold? The income of the Marquis's Mansion was not enough to cover the expenses. There was not much income, and the old lady was also living in a tight situation. How could she not be happy if she showed some kindness?