bullyxtreme Chapter 586 Isn't this too much money?
Chapter 586 Isn't this too much money?
Early in the morning, Butler Wen, with great foresight, delivered all the account books to the main courtyard.
Gu Qingyue had no mother-in-law, so she didn't need to greet her early in the morning or follow any rules. As soon as she married into the family, she naturally took control of the inner quarters of the household.
Everyone naturally thought she married well.
But Gu Qingyue was the only one with reservations. She was exhausted from reviewing so many account books every month and really didn't want to take over the reins of the household.
"Butler Wen, who kept the previous account books?"
Gu Qingyue asked.
"Your Highness, there are three accountants in the mansion. They are the ones who usually manage the accounts. The head accountant is this old servant."
Gu Qingyue nodded. That makes sense. If she only looks at the overall accounts, then it's fine.
"Have the accountant come to see me in a few days, I'll take a look first."
Gu Qingyue stroked a large box, which contained nearly a year's worth of account books for the manor. There were quite a few, and she would need to spend some time reading them before reconciling the accounts with the accountant.
Butler Wen was taken aback. Could the princess really finish reading through so many account books in just a few days?
Managing so many accounts would take at least a month, wouldn't it?
But since Gu Qingyue said that, he still bowed and accepted.
Gu Qingyue looked back at the open box, then turned to the other side.
On the table was a small box that Butler Wen had brought over specifically; it was said to contain the King of Li's confidential account books.
Mu Yun Chu also instructed her to manage it.
Let's look at these for now!
She opened the small box and randomly took out a general ledger.
An hour later, ho ho!
No wonder Qin Fang said Mu Yun Chu was rich!
Isn't this too much money? It's beyond her imagination!
Mu Yun Chu actually owns no fewer than thirty huge money shops around the capital and in Jiangnan!
There are also three large jade mines near Lizhou!
This is still a clandestine industry.
On the surface, there were many more, involving silk, clothing, teahouses, and numerous merchants, covering all parts of the Great Chu, as well as the Western Jin and Nanzhao.
Not to mention, he owns countless villas, mansions, and fields!
Absolutely a tycoon!
"What is A-Yue doing?"
Gu Qingyue was rubbing her chin, pondering how this guy acquired all these businesses, when she saw Mu Yun Chu walk in with his hands behind his back.
Gu Qingyue spread her hands: "Look at the ledger!"
Mu Yun Chu nodded, "Take your time. There are a lot of ledgers, and it will be tiring to look at them for too long."
As he spoke, he pulled Gu Qingyue up from the chair, hugged her tightly, and kissed her lips.
"The weather is nice today, let's go up to a high place to see the view."
Mu Yun Chu's eyes were so gentle they could melt water, leaving Gu Qing Yue momentarily stunned.
"Okay," Gu Qingyue nodded.
A quarter of an hour later, the two stood on the top floor of the Listening Wind Pavilion in the Li Prince's Mansion.
Gu Qingyue had been here once before, on the night she came to see Mu Yun Chu off to Nanzhao. At that time, the lotus leaves on the opposite lotus lake swayed gently, the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, the stars twinkled, and the insects chirped, creating a beautiful and peaceful scene.
Standing here now, looking out at the shimmering blue water, the artificial hills and green trees along the lake, the colorful gardens, and the pavilions and towers scattered in the distance, it was simply breathtaking, leaving Gu Qingyue speechless.
"What a beautiful place!"
"A-Yue is welcome to come anytime she likes; this is your home too."
Mu Yun Chu spoke with doting tone, wrapping his arms around Gu Qing Yue's slender waist from behind and pulling her into his embrace.
"Is the Winter Festival a holiday?" Gu Qingyue thought of what Mu Yun Chu had mentioned, but she wasn't really sure.
All I know is that there will be a palace banquet at night because of the winter sacrifice. I heard that officials of the fourth rank and above in the capital will go to the palace to participate. It is a very large event.
"It is a festival, which evolved from the royal autumn hunt. The sacrifice is held at the beginning of winter to pray for a good harvest and favorable weather in the coming year."
"I see. So you go hunting every year?" Gu Qingyue asked curiously.
"A large-scale royal hunt is held every three years, but it also depends on the Emperor's mood. I estimate that he is not in good health this year and will not go hunting."
Mu Yun Chu's expression became more serious.
"I see," Gu Qingyue finally understood. Today was October 28th, and there were only two days left until the beginning of winter.
"Is there any movement from the Third Prince's side?" Gu Qingyue asked, remembering the military personnel that Marquis Jing'an and his group had colluded with.
"All we found out was that the Princess Consort of Ying had a conflict with the Marquis of Jing'an's residence and was punished by the Prince of Ying to be confined to her room to reflect on her mistakes."
Mu Yun Chu revealed a mocking smile.
It seems that with the incident involving the Marquis of Jing'an, the good situation of collusion between him and the Prince of Ying's Mansion has also been ruined.
Ah Yue's people are indeed formidable. With the Marquis of Jing'an now bedridden, the Prince of Ying's plans may very well change.
Gu Qingyue nodded. That's good. First, it avenged her grandfather. Second, if it could sow discord between the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion and the Ying Prince's Mansion, that would be an unexpected bonus.
A gust of wind blew by, and Gu Qingyue raised her hands to rub them; it was already getting a bit cold outside.
"Are you cold, Yue? Let's go inside."
Mu Yun Chu noticed that Gu Qing Yue's hands seemed cold and immediately asked.
Gu Qingyue nodded.
"Is there any food left?"
Before Gu Qingyue even stepped inside, she saw that the open Tingfeng Pavilion was fully furnished. There was a small table next to the large soft couch, on which various snacks, fruits, and tea were already laid out.
Looking around again, Jiang Wan and Mu Nan, who had just come up with the two of them, were nowhere to be seen.
This is good. She doesn't like having someone following her around all the time. Now it's just the two of them, which is relaxing and comfortable.
Watching Gu Qingyue go in briskly to get food, Mu Yun Chu's eyes shone even brighter.
How many nights has he stood here alone, listening to the chirping of insects, smelling the fragrance of flowers, and looking at the starry sky, feeling utterly lonely?
From now on, it will never happen again.
"This soft couch?" Gu Qingyue raised her hand and touched it. The soft cushions on this couch were exactly the same as the ones in her space.
"A-Yue, give it a try," Mu Yun Chu said, pulling Gu Qing Yue's hand and making her sit down.
Gu Qingyue sat down immediately.
Soft and comfortable, Mu Yunchu really put her heart into it!
I remember she once said that her favorite thing about the sofa in the room was the soft down cushions, which were very comfortable.
"Is this also filled with goose down?" Gu Qingyue asked curiously.
She had mentioned to Mu Yun Chu once about making quilts and clothes from goose and duck down, and she didn't expect him to actually remember it.
"It's duck down, but we can't find that many geese right now," Mu Yun Chu said with a hint of helplessness.
Since A-Yue said she liked this kind of cushion, he had asked Butler Wen to find goose down to make it a long time ago, but it still wasn't enough.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyue smiled and reached out to hug Mu Yun Chu's neck. She then offered her lips and kissed him passionately again and again.
"Good girl, I like her."
Gu Qingyue's sudden enthusiasm caught Mu Yun Chu off guard. But when the woman's fragrance lingered around his nose, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Feeling his tight grip on her waist, she smiled slyly, flipped over, and immediately straddled Mu Yun Chu.
"Ayue!"
Mu Yun Chu lay back on the couch, with a soft feather cushion beneath him and his beloved woman on top of him. He immediately lost control.