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Gu Jiuning earnestly looked at Wang Jinhe and urged, “Since they sell so well, we can’t miss the opportunity to make money. Hurry up and pick them to send over.”
“Mom, rest assured. In just these few days, they should have received tens of thousands of catties of strawberries and over twenty thousand catties of vegetables. There will be another batch later, completely enough for them to sell.” Under the feet of the emperor in the capital, where there is not much of anything but wealthy people, Wang Jinhe didn’t think it was too much.
“That’s good. This child is here to enjoy life.” Gu Jiuning reached out and touched her own belly, smiling.
“Of course, Sister is earning money for him.”
Looking at this harmonious family, Yang Zhenwei, changed from his usual seriousness and kindly said, “When you and Xiao Yu want children in the future, you can give a little brother or sister for Xiao Bao and Xiao Zhi.”
Wang Jinhe felt a bit embarrassed, just nodding without saying anything.
At the same time, in the distant capital, Su Yu received the vegetables sent by Wang Jinhe. Looking at the vegetables and strawberries neatly placed in the warehouse, Su Yu looked at Boss Qian and asked, “You really don’t intend to sell them?”
“I don’t plan to. I’ll sell them a couple of days before the New Year. More and more people have been asking these days. Young Master, just wait and see. All these strawberries and vegetables will be sold out in no more than two days,” Boss Qian confidently said.
For these two days, he specifically found a few more helpers and told them what to do.
“Use nice-looking baskets to pack some strawberries and a bit of each vegetable for me,” Su Yu instructed.
“Young Master, what are you planning to do? These are all money,” Boss Qian looked at Su Yu warily, afraid that Su Yu would squander it.
“Young Master, you have to support the Young Madam and the little Young Master. When there’s a little Miss in the future, it’ll cost even more. We can’t be wasteful,” Boss Qian muttered.
“These are to be sent to the Empress Dowager and the Eldest Uncle. These must be delivered. I won’t touch the rest after setting aside ten catties for each person. After the busy days, give each of your helpers ten taels of silver for the New Year, and you take fifty taels for yourself,” Su Yu had never felt so stifled. The things grown by his wife had to be approved by the shopkeeper before he could take them.
Upon hearing that these were for the Empress Dowager and the family head, Boss Qian hurriedly called someone over to pack them.
” If it’s not all sold, five each of your men three to taste,they shouldn’t go hungry. Your Young Madam planted less this year, but there will be more varieties of fruits next year. Don’t be stingy with these things. Treat yourselff to something good and take care of your health,” Su Yu instructed earnestly.
Boss Qian’s eyes were somewhat moist, and he kept nodding. “Thank you, Young Master.”
After packing and sending away the strawberries and vegetables Su Yu requested, Boss Qian picked up twenty-one strawberries and called all the helpers to distribute three to each person.
“These are for everyone to taste, as given by the Young Master. Take one each.”
“These things are precious and sell well. The Young Master has given us quite a bit of money. We can afford not to eat them.”
“The Young Master said that there will be plenty of fruits for everyone in the future. This year, let’s make do with what we have. After selling these fruits and vegetables a couple of days before the New Year, we can each receive another ten taels of silver. Everyone, be careful and don’t make mistakes.”
“Yes.”
Including Boss Qian, the seven of them couldn’t bear to eat the strawberries and planned to take them home for their families.
Su Yu had Wan Feng and the others deliver them to Su Long and his son.
Seeing the items, Su Long raised an eyebrow and said, “I thought this kid forgot about his uncle.”
“The Young Master said he will send more later for the family head.”
“Alright, it’s almost New Year. Let him bring Su Jiu to celebrate with us. This year, with Xiao He and Xiao Bao not around, it’s not meaningful for him to spend New Year alone.” Su Long was still concerned about his two nephews.
“Yes.”
Wan Feng conveyed Su Long’s instructions to Su Yu, and after considering for a moment, Su Yu agreed, “I’ll go deliver the strawberries to Big Brother.”
“For now, let’s leave it at that. You all go back to work, and we’ll talk later.” Seeing Su Yu approach, Su Jiu asked his people to go about their tasks before looking at Su Yu, who was lazily leaning on a chair. “Why do you have time to come see me today?”
“I brought some strawberries and vegetables for Big Brother.”
“Xiao Yu, you’re quite ruthless.” When it came to strawberries and vegetables, Su Jiu realized for the first time how ruthless his younger brother could be.
Su Yu quickly explained, “This has nothing to do with me; it was done by my subordinates.”
But they did a good job.
“Brother, I’m about to take action.” Just as Su Jiu was about to say something, Su Yu suddenly spoke.
“Have you thought it through?” Su Jiu didn’t stop him but simply asked if he had thought it through.
Playing with the tassel on his clothes, Su Yu wore a faint smile on his face. “Hmm, I’ve thought it through.”
“Since you’ve made up your mind, go ahead. If something goes wrong, I’ll cover for you. As for the Emperor, I’ll talk to him. I know what Su Qin and Yang Shanshan have been up to these years. What you’re about to do should be related to that.”
“Alright, Brother. I’ve prepared some strawberries and vegetables for the Empress Dowager and the others. Take it to them.”
“The Emperor said that when you come back, go into the palace and see the Empress Dowager. She has been mentioning you for a long time,” Su Jiu didn’t agree to help Su Yu and let him go on his own.
“Okay, Big Brother, will you come with me?”
“Sure.”
Su Jiu and Su Yu entered the palace together. The Empress Dowager, upon hearing that Su Yu had come, immediately had her attendants summon him.
“Greetings, Empress Dowager.”
“Don’t be so formal. Quickly, get up. Is everything fine at home?” The Empress Dowager hurriedly had him stand up, like when she was in Xie Family Village.
“Everything is fine.”
The Empress Dowager asked many questions, and Su Yu often made her laugh. The attendants on the side exchanged glances, realizing that the young master of the Su family was quite liked by the Empress Dowager.
On the other side, the Emperor was discussing Su Qin and Yang Shanshan’s affairs with Su Jiu when a palace maid from the Queen’s chamber hurriedly ran over, “Your Majesty, the Queen is in labor.”
“What? Quickly, send the female doctor over.” Upon hearing this news, the Emperor couldn’t sit still and immediately ordered someone to go.
“Calm down, Your Majesty. The Queen’s health has been well taken care of. Nothing will happen,” Su Jia reassured the Emperor.
The Emperor took a deep breath and calmed down. Indeed, the Queen’s health was excellent, and both she and the child would be fine.
As the news reached the Emperor, the Empress Dowager also received it. She hastily called Su Yu to accompany her to the Queen’s chamber.
Su Yu initially didn’t want to go, but seeing how anxious the Empress Dowager was, he could only support her and go to the Queen’s chamber.
When they arrived, both the Emperor and Su Jiu were present. The Empress Dowager couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious upon hearing the sounds from inside, “How is it going?”
“Mother, rest assured, everything is going well.” The Emperor didn’t know if he was comforting the Empress Dowager or himself.
“Xiao Yu, do you think the Queen will give birth to a prince or a princess this time?” The Empress Dowager looked at Su Yu and asked.
Su Yu looked helplessly at the Empress Dowager, “Your Majesty, how am I supposed to answer that?”
“I pardon you.”
Su Yu felt helpless, but still said, “It’s a prince.”