Chapter 18 Sanro's bride price

Zuo Zongtang is really leaving. After living in the Hu family's compound for three months, he took his Xiangyong camp back to Jiangning. Hu Chuyuan and the Hu family came out to see him off, and He Jing, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, took people to the Qiantang River wharf.

Gradually, he couldn't see the figure of the brigade. Hu Chuyuan turned back to his dormitory to rest.

He knew that he only prescribed a dose of cancer medicine for Zuo Zongtang... When he obtained enough capital and benefits from the Qing court, he would not hesitate to overthrow the court.

The path he wants to take is almost exactly the same as that of the four chaebols in Japan. Soon, he will also meet the four chaebols in shopping malls and battlefields. Fortunately, the current strength of the four chaebols in Japan is roughly the same as his.

It was already afternoon when he woke up. As soon as he got up, someone came to invite him to the lock spring courtyard, saying that He Jing invited him to have a chat.

What's there to talk about with this person?

But he couldn't go. Hu Chuyuan changed into decent clothes and went to the lock spring courtyard.

Entering the flower hall, he saw He Jing sitting on the couch reading.

Hearing the noise, He Jing looked up and saw that Hu Chuyuan had come, so he politely asked him to sit down. Then he asked, "Chu Yuan, I and your father-in-law have been friends for many years. I didn't want you to drive to Xianxi in your prime, which made me sigh in my heart. From now on, this big family business will fall on your shoulders, and the weight is not light!"

Hu Chuyuan arched his hand and said, "Thank you, Governor. I hope you can take more care of this business later. The younger generation is very grateful!"

He Jing smiled and said, "This matter is simple, but it doesn't matter. I'm staying here today, and I have something else to discuss with you!"

Hu Chuyuan replied respectfully, "If you have something to tell me, please speak frankly."

He Jing said, "My ancestral home is from Yuhang County, Zhejiang Province. Because my ancestor went to Xiangshan, Guangdong to serve as an official, my family moved to Guangdong. In recent years, I have been interested in returning to my hometown, but my family has a large population and the land price in Hangzhou is high, so I would like to ask you for help."

Hu Chuyuan smiled and said, "This is not simple. The younger generation will do it now. They will buy a big house for you in Hangzhou, buy 3,000 mu of Liangtian in Yuhang County, and buy more than 20 stores in Hangzhou."

He Jing smiled and said, "I'm afraid you'll laugh. I've been an official for many years, and I've seen a lot of luxury houses. It's the first time I've seen such an elegant courtyard. I like it in my heart. If you can, Chu Yuan, you can buy a mansion around the West Lake according to the specifications of your compound. In terms of money, you can rest assured...!"

Before he finished speaking, Hu Chuyuan said, "Governor, don't worry, money is a small matter, and I will do it properly!"

He Jinglang smiled and said, "Well, with you, I'm relieved. I don't have to be in a hurry. At present, I will do it in the name of your family. It can be repaired in five or six years. In addition, there is more stone tower in the courtyard to be used to place the ancient books that I have kept privately for many years... Of course, I will not treat you badly. If the business firm does business in Fujian and Zhejiang, if there is anything inappropriate, you can come to me. "."

Hu Chuyuan nodded slightly and said, "O OK."

He Jing was more and more happy. He knew that Hu Chuyuan should understand that he did not say the specific cost, but said that according to the specifications of the Hu family's compound, it could not be less than two million taels of silver.

Of course, he is also a sensible person. Hu Chuyuan has understood this point. As long as this gift is really in place, the benefits of Hu Chuyuan will be indispensable.

He had already thought about this matter. He was supposed to take down the mansion in the name of the bride price, but now it's a little tricky.

After careful consideration, He Jing suddenly asked again, "Xian nephew, can your two brothers get married?"

Hu Chuyuan replied, "My second brother has already made a marriage. The third brother originally wanted to make a marriage with Zhang from Huizhou, but my father was in a hurry to leave, and this matter has not been negotiated yet."

He Jing was overjoyed for a moment and said with a smile, "That's just right. The eldest daughter of Shibo's family is fourteen years old and good-looking. As the saying goes, the eldest brother is the father. Why don't you settle down such a good thing with Shibo?"

Hu Chuyuan was stunned and said, "This... The third mother is still there, and I dare not make the decision without permission. I'll ask now."

He Jing was even happier. He knew how good it was for him to be the son-in-law of the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang. However, he also saw that Hu Chuyuan was not an ordinary person and his idea was very unique.

He is not afraid that a female class will refuse, and he is afraid that Hu Chuyuan will make a decision.

He immediately smiled and said, "Well, please send a message about this matter!"

Hu Chuyuan did not dare to neglect. He immediately got up to discuss with the eldest lady and Mrs. Luo, and then found the seventh lady of the biological mother of the third Hu Zhenyuan. Hu Chuyuan was actually disapproved of it and didn't want to cause trouble, but the three ladies agreed with one voice.

As soon as Hu Chuyuan thought about it, he said that he would ask Hu Yuyuan's idea first, and sent someone to call his third brother Hu Yuyuan back.

Unfortunately, his third brother is not a fool, so he immediately agreed.

Hu Chuyuan can't say that He Jing, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, will collapse sooner or later. Everyone has to be implicated. He has no choice but to ride a donkey to read the song book and watch it.

At this time, He Jing couldn't sit still and came here in person. When the two parents met, one wanted wealth, the other wanted power, and the other matched. What's the matter with Hu Chuyuan?

However, when I heard He Jing talking about the betrothal gift, several ladies were dumbfounded.

Oh!

Good boy, I've never seen a marriage proposal, but I've never seen my heart so dark.

Isn't this obvious blackmail?

But on this matter, Hu Chuyuan has made up his mind that the three aunts don't have to ask. He will do it well, worthy of the Hu family's family, and will not make the third brother shabby.

Zuo Zongtang supported him. He was in this family. He agreed, and it was not easy for several ladies to say anything more.

After the matter was settled, Hu Chuyuan, who was not in a hurry to go back to guard filial piety, Hu Chuyuan pulled him aside and asked him quietly, "Do you really agree?"

Hu Chuyuan has two younger brothers, which is quite different.

The erhu Pinyuan is a very talkative person. He can speak well. He really seems to have three mouths. He can talk to everyone. The old man can talk, and the idle man can also talk to the peddler.

Lao San Hu Zhenyuan is not like this. He is relatively restrained and doesn't like to talk much. As soon as his eyes are raised, there is a flash of light in it, and he has a lot of thoughts.

Hu Zhenyuan's figure is similar to Hu Chuyuan's. He is neither tall nor short, thin nor fat, and his age is only two years apart. There is a shadow of Hu Xueyan in his appearance, with a long face and a sharp jaw, slender eyes, and a thick eyebrows and a slight riser tail.

In detail, Hu Yuyuan is more like Hu Xueyan.

After listening to Hu Chuyuan's question, Hu Zhenyuan said, "Brother, don't worry, I can see that several mothers are strongly in favor. My brother neither opposed nor necessarily very much. Most of them still think about whether I like it or not. But I also thought about who to marry? If she marries me, it's always better than marrying someone else. At least I know that I love her. With the light of my father, I won't let her suffer. Whether she is ugly or beautiful, since she has been married, she is my wife.

Hu Chuyuan was speechless for a moment and thought that there was nothing he could do. People in this era are like this.

However, he admires these people very much.

His third brother is more like a man, which seems to be a material that can do great things.

Thinking of this, Hu Chuyuan said, "Lao San, then I won't say more. I admit this matter. In fact, I always feel that He Jing, the governor, is unstable, and Fujian and Zhejiang are disaster-prone and difficult places. I'm afraid that he will make a mistake sooner or later. Our brothers have to be careful. If one day he accidentally falls into the officialdom, don't humiliate his daughter. But if his daughter bullies you, don't let it work hard.

Hu Yuyuan nodded silently and said, "I also think this person is inappropriate. How can it make sense for my family to pay such a big bride price? It's clear that he took advantage of my father to leave, and the eldest brother blackmailed us when he didn't stand firm."

Hu Chuyuan smiled helplessly and said, "Isn't this the official family like this? It has always been a bullying thing. I think you are a very decent person. You might as well study hard. My brother secretly guarantees you to give you a reputation, and then find a way to recommend you as an official.

Hu Zhiyuan thought for a while and said, "My brother said that I was in my heart. That's what I meant. If I were in the court, I would think of the people. I would never focus on making money by myself like him. No matter how bad it is, I also want to be an official like Governor Mei, and I have to do more or less practical things!"

Hu Chuyuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Os, I understand in my heart that I will handle it properly in the dark. You go to the hut now. Don't delay the filial piety of your father, and burn more fire paper for me. Things here are happening one after another. I'm afraid I can't go there again.

Hu Zhenyuan said, "Brother, be relieved. My second brother and I burn more for you every day! In the future, this family will be three of us. We must hold on well. We can't let others bully our Hu family, let alone let others laugh at us.

Hu Chuyuan was very moved and thought silently that it would be good to have a brother.

The only child, the only fucking human feeling is gone.

He nodded and slowly sent Hu Zhenyuan to the gate. When Hu Zhenyuan's sedan chair disappeared from sight, he returned to the compound.

Not long after, the eldest lady and Mrs. Luo hurriedly called him over again. The family discussed in the music hall. Of course, they still talked about the bride price.

He Jing said that there is no need to be so troublesome. Everything should be copied from the frame of the Hu family's compound.

This is not fucking troublesome. In the whole five provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, where is there a more luxurious garden than the Hu family's courtyard?

Among other things, it's just the Nanmu Hall where Mrs. Luo Si lives. More than 400 square meters are all made of high-quality golden nanmu. The wood alone costs 170,000 taels of silver. Only the royal family can have such a temperament.

Mrs. Luo is angry and hateful, but she doesn't know what to do.

What about Hu Chuyuan? He still said that. He did it according to the specifications of the Hu family's compound and built a new building for the He family outside the West Lake.

Sometimes, Hu Chuyuan himself thought about it. Living in such a courtyard, it clearly showed that he did not live in vain in his life.

Since Hu Chuyuan is still like this, it's not easy for several ladies to say anything. Later, they talked about the relocation. Hu Chuyuan is now a spine of the family. He can no longer squeeze in Qingya Hall with his younger brothers and sisters, and it is not convenient to talk to outsiders.

The eldest lady means that she moved to Hele Hall and lived in a compound with Mrs. Luo, Mrs. Seven and Mrs. Nine. Hu Chuyuan moved to the Baishi Building to live with the old lady. If there is any business or family affairs, she will discuss with the big shopkeepers in the Baishi Building.

This is the minimum rule, and there is no room for negotiation.