My uncle is Zhu Di

Chapter 59 Xu Huizu Gets Angry

Xu Qin and Gou Sheng welcomed Empress Xu at the gate. After Empress Xu got off the phoenix chariot, there was a set of rules, and Xu Qin and the others just followed them.

Then Empress Xu took Xu Qin and Gou Sheng's hands and went into the mansion. As soon as they entered the mansion, they saw Xu Huizu kneeling at the door, shouting, "Greetings, sister."

After hearing this, Empress Xu was not angry, because she knew that since Zhu Di did not even recognize him as the emperor, how could he recognize her as the queen? However, she did not dare to disrecognize her sister.

Then Xie also wanted to pay her respects, but Empress Xu did not allow her to do so. She just wanted to show her intention, but she could not let her own mother pay her respects. Finally, it was Li who led Mu, Feng, and several concubines of Xu Huizu to pay their respects to Empress Xu.

After the ceremony, Empress Xu walked towards the living room holding Xu Qin in one hand and Gousheng in the other.

When they arrived at the main seat in the living room, Empress Xu sat down and asked everyone to sit down together. There were not many people in the Xu family, and all those who could come were here. Xu Jingchang was still in the Imperial College and had not returned. Empress Xu had specifically instructed Xu Jingchang to study hard in the Imperial College and not to come back. Xu Jingchang could go to the palace to see the empress at any time, but Xu Qin could not.

After chatting for a while, Empress Xu began to look around the mansion. Xu Qin accompanied her and talked about his plans for the mansion as they walked, telling her what this area was used for and what that area was used for.

Empress Xu was very surprised. If she built a house like Xu Qin did, it would probably cost a lot. So she turned her head and looked at Xu Huizu behind her and asked, "Is the Xu Mansion going to be renovated like Shakyabao? This will cost a lot of money."

"It doesn't matter. The money was earned by Sakyabao, he can spend it however he likes." Xu Huizu waved his hand and said.

Xu Huizu knew very well that the Xu family's money had to be spent. Of course, some assets had to be purchased, but this had to be done secretly. If the family had too much money, Zhu Di would probably not feel at ease.

"Well, that's true. But, Sakyabao, do you understand these?" Queen Xu looked at Xu Qin and continued to ask.

"I don't understand. Can't we just hire craftsmen? We only need the effect, and the craftsmen will be responsible for the construction." Xu Qin pretended to shake his head. After hearing this, Empress Xu could only nod her head and found that this area was indeed quite large.

At noon, the family held a family dinner at home. After lunch, Empress Xu came to Xu Huizu's study, where Xu Qin and Xu Huizu were both there.
Empress Xu also discovered the stove and learned that it was made by Xu Qin. At the beginning, it was because Xu Huizu was seriously ill, bedridden and afraid of the cold, so he made such a stove. Now that winter is approaching, they find that this stove is very useful, so stoves are installed in some important rooms in the Xu Mansion.

"My Baoer knows a lot about the study of things. A few days ago, when His Majesty heard about the method you told me, he agreed with it very much and praised you." Empress Xu took Xu Qin's hand and sat down, and Xu Huizu began to make tea.

There were only three members of the Xu family in this room, so there were not so many rules to follow. Xu Huizu also knew that Empress Xu must have something important to tell them when she called them over.

"It's OK as long as it's useful." Xu Qin said with a smile, not taking Zhu Di's praise seriously at all. What's the use of praise? It's not real at all.

"His Majesty has been raising money these days and will give it to you when the time comes. He is preparing to order machines worth five million taels. However, your aunt needs to inform you in advance that the crown prince doesn't have much money, so you can lend him five hundred thousand taels. The crown prince will return it to you when the time comes. This time, the money for ordering the machines was allocated by His Majesty to be shared equally among the three brothers, five hundred thousand taels each." Empress Xu sat there, smiling faintly.

After hearing this, Xu Qin said nothing. It was not him who had the final say over the family's money. Besides, his father was still here.

Xu Huizu also nodded and said, "Okay, let Gao Chi come and get it."

After hearing this, Empress Xu nodded with a smile and continued, "Bao'er, the Weaving Bureau is said to be under the imperial court, but in fact it makes money for His Majesty. However, because the Weaving Bureau needs to provide fabrics for the royal family, it is actually managed by your aunt. Your suggestion a few days ago was approved by His Majesty, and your aunt also thought it was feasible. However, no one understands these things, so your aunt wants you to help her supervise it. Is it feasible?"

"Ah, aunt, that won't work. I don't have time. I still need to renovate my house." Upon hearing this, Xu Qin immediately shook his head and refused.

Xu Huizu took the teacup and placed it heavily on the small table next to Empress Xu, pretending to look at her with anger.

"Yungong, I have no other intention in this matter, nor do I mean to humiliate my Xu family." Empress Xu explained to Xu Huizu. Xu Huizu was originally named Xu Yungong. Because Emperor Jianwen was named Zhu Yunwen, he changed his name to Xu Huizu. However, Empress Xu still liked to call Xu Huizu Yungong. After all, Emperor Jianwen was gone.

After hearing this, Xu Huizu said nothing. Empress Xu could see that he was unhappy.

"Yun Gong, the court is short of money now. The eldest brother is worried about money every day. Your Majesty doesn't know much about this, so all things are placed on the eldest brother. Therefore, Your Majesty attaches great importance to the affairs of the Weaving Bureau this time, and there is no room for error. Your Majesty hopes that Baoer will implement the suggestions made by Baoer. Regardless of whether he can make money or not, it is worth it even if he can only get back the equivalent of silver.

So, Yun Gong, don't have any other ideas. His Majesty told me that Duke Wei would return to Xu's mansion sooner or later. His Majesty is in trouble now, you should understand. Letting you stay at home is actually protecting you.

There are only three of us here, and we are all close relatives. I will not hide it from you. His Majesty has sent many people to look for Zhu Yunwen, but he has not been found yet.

You said that the Duke of Wei is returned to you now, but you are still so at odds with His Majesty. Who will suffer the consequences? Yun Gong, Baoer will be fine as long as he does not rebel. You know what kind of person the boss is. "Empress Xu sat there, looking at Xu Huizu and said.

Xu Huizu picked up his teacup and thought about this matter carefully.

"Yun Gong, I also hope that the eldest son can relax a little. He is very tired. Your Majesty is indeed proficient in military affairs, but he is not familiar with government affairs. Most of the things are placed on the eldest son. As a mother, I feel bad. The court has so many taxes. Your Majesty, he has a lot to do.

Let's be frank. His Majesty did this to prove to the world that he was a better emperor than Zhu Yunwen. Moreover, he also wanted to completely defeat the northern Tatars and move the capital to Beijing.

When traveling to Beijing, food is a big problem, so the canal needs to be dredged.

All of this requires money.

All this pressure is on the boss.

Your Majesty knew this in his heart, so when he heard Sakyabao's advice, Your Majesty took it very seriously.

However, if we let others manage it, we don’t know what unforeseen things may happen. If we let Baoer manage it, Your Majesty will not have to worry, and my sister will also have to worry.

Yun Gong, just nod your head and I'll beg you. Okay?" Empress Xu sat there and said to Xu Huizu.

When Xu Huizu heard what Empress Xu said, he sighed and continued, "If Bao'er goes to the Weaving Bureau, how will people outside look at him? How will the eunuchs in the Weaving Bureau look at him? No matter how bad he is, he is still Xu Da's eldest grandson. Isn't it too insulting to go to the Weaving Bureau?"
Now my Baoer has started a business and made money with his own ability, but he is still worried? Is he still keeping an eye on Baoer?

Big sister, just tell me, did Baoer use his status to oppress others? To rob others of their wealth?

Although these machines have caused many weavers to lose their livelihoods, Baoer is doing business and not doing anything harmful. He is just improving the capacity of the machines. Is this not okay?

Finally, Zhu Di was still not at ease and wanted to place Baoer in the Weaving Bureau. Is this humiliating?
"My Xu family has been humiliated by Zhu Di. Not only are Xu Da's eldest son and grandson doing business now, but they also have to stay with the father-in-laws every day. Zhu Di simply dragged Shakyabao to the cleansing room and cut off the Xu family's eldest branch."

"Yun Gong." Empress Xu immediately reminded Xu Huizu.

"Sister, you can't humiliate me like this. It's already a disgrace for our family to have Shakyabao doing business. Now you want Shakyabao to go to the weaving bureau? How can you let Shakyabao hold his head up in the future? He is only sixteen years old. What did he do wrong? If it really doesn't work, ask Zhu Di to give me three feet of white silk or a cup of poisoned wine. I, Xu Huizu, frowned, so I am not Xu Da's son." Xu Huizu stood up angrily and said to Empress Xu dissatisfiedly,

Xu Huizu was indeed a little angry. Although he had discussed it with Xu Qin before, he still felt aggrieved and anxious.

"Yun Gong." Empress Xu also stood up anxiously, and then said to Xu Huizu: "I beg you, okay? I know you are wronged."

"Dad, aunt, what are you doing? It's not a big deal? Sit down and talk. Sit down and talk." Xu Qin also stood up immediately and persuaded them, while pulling Xu Huizu to sit down, and then pulling Empress Xu to sit down.

"How big of a deal is it? The matter of the Weaving Bureau is not that complicated. Dad, don't worry." Xu Qin knew that he could not remain silent any longer and it was time for him to ease the situation.
Rejection is impossible. If I refuse this time, there will be no next time. I can only do it well this time, show my value, and exchange for greater benefits. If I can't exchange for benefits, then next time, Zhu Di will not have the face to ask me to do things.

"What do you mean it's a big deal? Where is the Weaving Bureau? Are you going there? If you dare to go, don't come back to this home." Xu Huizu shouted a warning to Xu Qin.

"Dad, aunt, don't be anxious, just listen to me. Is that okay?" Xu Qin said to Xu Huizu and Empress Xu with a helpless look on his face.

"Bao'er, you say." Empress Xu looked at Xu Qin and said with a forced smile.

"I won't work in the weaving bureau, but you can give me a consultant. If there are any problems, I can ask the consultant. If there are no problems, I won't have anything to do. I just went there to help. So, I don't work in the weaving bureau, and I don't receive a salary.
Besides, the salary is not much, not even enough for my daily income. I also have my own things to do, and I don’t want to go to the weaving bureau to work every day. Am I sick? Should I be an official? "Xu Qin sat there and said with a smile.

Empress Xu frowned, not understanding what Xu Qin meant by "advisor".

(End of this chapter)