Chapter 412: Chapter 234

The Xiao family, seeking forgiveness from the clan, naturally did not achieve the desired result.

Third Madam Xiao sighed.

“Let’s go, Third Sister-in-law, it’s all because they’ve blocked their own paths.”

Sixth Madam Xiao smiled faintly, “We really can’t be blamed for not doing things right.”

“Yes, back then, the old master really did it heartlessly.”

Clearly relying on this branch to start out, clearly this branch contributed the most to the clan.

They say adversity reveals true sentiments, but they were different, in times of hardship they directly pushed us into the fire pit.

Moreover, they were also well aware that the cause of Old Mrs. Xiao’s death was largely due to the plots of the people in the main house.

Thus, it’s only right that the others don’t forgive.

Chun Nuan also smiled lightly upon receiving this news.

Such is the way of the world; like the mantis stalking the cicada unaware of the bird behind, in the position of the Xiao family clan leader, even blood brothers can turn against each other.

Who would have thought that, on the surface, Third Master Xiao and Sixth Master Xiao seemed incompatible, but secretly they were as close as wearing the same pants, which explains why Mr. Xiao lost.

Apparently maintaining a path openly while covertly advancing tactics, this could also be considered a strategy.

“The Xiao family falling into the hands of Third Master Xiao doesn’t necessarily mean it will thrive.”

Zhao Minghua took a sip of tea, “The most profitable estates and shops of the Xiao family are those industries under your family, now that they’ve been returned, the entire ancestral shrine has been emptied out, and with some public assets calculated as private property earlier, the current Xiao family wanting to maintain its past glory is as difficult as reaching the heavens.”

“Can you even imagine what the Xiao family is preparing to sell?”

“Sell what?”

“The Xiao Family Pier.”

The Xiao family has already been exhausted by internal strife and external conflicts.

To maintain such a grand facade, they are forced to sell their assets; surely they wouldn’t sell loss-making ventures, so they can only sell the pier.

Selling the pier?

Chun Nuan’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this news.

“What, do you want to buy it?”

Chun Nuan… As long as there’s money, I would definitely buy it.

No, if the Xiao family had money, they’d surely buy it, after all, the Xiao Family Pier wouldn’t need a name change.

“Actually, it’s not impossible for Chun Ning to want to buy, I can also collaborate on this side.”

Indeed, letting Chun Ning and Zhao Minghua collaborate… Chun Nuan suddenly found it amusing.

“What’s wrong, why are you laughing?”

“I’m laughing because yours sounds pretty good.” Chun Nuan remarked, “Others fear enabling relatives, afraid that the maternal family might take too much advantage, but you aren’t afraid of that, even actively seeking to build this bridge to pave this path with my maternal family.”

With Zhao Minghua’s strength, buying up a Xiao Family Pier should be no trouble at all.

He could buy the pier and rename it Zhao Family Pier, what a glorious thing, eh?

He could also shut his parents’ mouths from calling him incompetent.

“You, ah.” Zhao Minghua laughed after hearing Chun Nuan, “I’m a businessman, I’m shrewd, collaborating with Chun Ning to buy the Xiao Family Pier is all benefits for me.”

What counts as the Zhao family?

The Zhao family doesn’t even rank in Changzhou, even with a bit of money, it’s nothing.

But the Xiao family is different.

The Xiao family has two generations of Imperial Physicians’ reputation in the Capital; now there’s General Xia’s protection; in the future, there may be even more possibilities.

In short, the future of the Xiao family is immeasurable, the Zhao family doesn’t mind attaching itself to the Xiao family.

Offering money when the Xiao family needs it, such help in times of need will make the Xiao family have a better impression of him.

“Really buy?”

“Really buy.”

“Alright, you have someone summon Chun Ning.”

Chun Nuan didn’t know how many assets the Xiao family still had now.

In the process of Chun Ning and Zhao Minghua’s partnership business, she must watch over them without bias.

Hmm, she didn’t want Zhao Minghua to suffer losses, and naturally she didn’t want the Xiao family to lose out either.

Chun Ning was called over to the estate.

“Elder Sister, you’re saying I should partner up with Brother Zhao to buy the Xiao Family Pier?”

Chun Ning was secretly surprised: His sister indeed had a big appetite!

That’s the Xiao Family Pier!

It won’t take less than ten thousand taels of silver to acquire it, right?

Thinking back, when the Xiao family first arrived in Shu City, they even pawned their clothes for renting a house. In just a few years, Elder Sister was talking about buying a pier.

“How much movable silver is available at home now?”

Want to buy, Chun Nuan truly wants to.

But she needs to know the Xiao family’s financial situation.

“Only two thousand three hundred taels of silver publicly.” Chun Ning thought for a moment, “However, I think we can gather some more, there are some unused valuables sent by Sister-in-law and the General that can be pawned or sold, we could collect two or three thousand taels of silver this way.”

With four to five thousand silver, then see how much the Xiao Family Pier sells for, and if joining forces with Brother-in-law Zhao seems basically feasible to negotiate the acquisition.

“Alright, you first go back to gather silver, let Brother-in-law inquire if they are willing to sell to us.”

Chun Nuan recalled how Third Master Xiao initially wanted to invite them to reconcile, but was rejected by Aunt.

Now they have to go back seeking the Xiao family, indeed it fulfills the saying, destiny changes but paths cross again.

Chun Ning returned to gather silver.

Told Mrs. Xu about pawning some useless valuables to buy the Xiao Family Pier.

“I still have some items that can be pawned for money.” Mrs. Xu was quite supportive, imagining how owning the Xiao Family Pier would belong to their branch, was especially satisfying.

Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Huang learned of it and were willing to pawn their private savings for extra silver.

“No need to touch yours, save them as dowry for the children.” Mrs. Xu said, “Mine came from Yu’er, it’s not much use to leave them, so I’ll pawn them for funding.”

“Elder Sister-in-law, since we’re one family, sharing blessings and miseries, let’s face the matters together.”

Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Huang expressed willingness to lend a hand for establishing a large venture.

“You all…”

Just then, Nanny Wu came to report: A matchmaker was visiting for proposals.

“It’s Matchmaker Ye, well-known in Changzhou, they say every match succeeds.” Nanny Wu said, “According to Matchmaker Ye, it’s marriage proposals for Miss Chun Shu and Miss Chunyan.”

“Which family is this matchmaker talking for? Why a matchmaker discussing two marriages at once?”

Mrs. Xu was stunned, was this a rule in Shu City?

“Elder Sister-in-law, why not invite this matchmaker in, we listen together?” Mrs. Xu quickly said, “Let’s see which family’s sons, later on we can inquire if it’s suitable or not.”

While saying this, Mrs. Xu was still a bit worried about Mrs. Huang, fearing she wouldn’t want her daughter to marry low in Changzhou.

“Fine, let’s have her in.”

As the main mistress holding the helm of the Xiao family, Mrs. Xu received Matchmaker Ye.

“Congratulations Madam, bless Madam, upon entering the courtyard today heard magpies chirping, old one took a look, ah, a sign of double happiness.”

Sure enough, Matchmaker Ye knew how to speak, showering with praise.

“Thank you for your kind words, but it’s unclear where’s the joyous occasion from?”

The matchmaker’s mouth, indeed skilled at sweet-talking!

Mrs. Xu secretly reminded herself not to be swayed by her flattery!

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