Chapter 155 Family members rely on each other
Chapter 155 Family members rely on each other
Han Nian'an's expression froze. Jiang Suining's obvious sarcasm made her feel instantly furious, but she quickly swallowed it back.
"What's the point of exchanging a few words here? Jiang Suining, if you really have the ability, you must arrive at the Marquis' Mansion on time in five days. I'll be waiting for you."
After saying that, Han Nian'an took another reluctant look at the layout of the room, and secretly told herself that she would have it too, and after she married into the Marquis' Mansion, she would definitely live a thousand times better than Jiang Suining.
Thinking of this, Han Nian'an took a deep breath and left Jiang Suining's room.
And the way she suppressed her anger and only wanted Jiang Suining to go to the wedding banquet just now aroused Jiang Suining's suspicion even more.
Jiang Suining stared at the wedding invitation for a moment, then called Xier and asked her to retrieve the account book.
She will go to the wedding banquet, but before attending the wedding banquet at the Marquis' Mansion, she plans to go to the farm again. Before that, she naturally has to look at the account book to have a clear idea of what is going on.
However, although Jiang Suining felt that he had gotten much better and no longer had a fever, Zheng and the others refused to agree. Not only did Xier not get the account book, Zheng also followed her and tried to persuade her.
Jiang Suining could only give up, stop mentioning the account book, and take good care of his health.
In the next two days, Chu Jingyue and Chu Changhe came to visit Jiang Suining. Chu Jingyue was frightened when she heard about the bandits. Only after she was sure that Jiang Suining was really fine did she feel relieved. But when she left, she seemed to have something to say, but in the end she just told Jiang Suining to have a good rest.
Another day passed, and Jiang Suining had completely recovered. After the doctor examined him, he confirmed that there was no problem. During breakfast, Zheng and others handed the account book to Jiang Suining.
However, Jiang Suining discovered that all the account books he received had been checked and all the problematic areas had been marked out.
"I checked this with your father and the accountant at home." Zheng looked at Jiang Suining lovingly, "I know you don't want us to help you with your business because you're afraid of troubling us, but Suining, we are a family, and a family should rely on each other."
She has always had a headache looking at the account books, but knowing Sui Ning was worried about it, she went ahead and looked at it. However, her ability in looking at the accounts was really average, luckily the master and the others were there.
Jiang Suining looked at the carefully marked accounts, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. "Thank you, father and mother."
"We're a family, so why should we thank each other?" Jiang Zhitong said. He frowned as he looked at the account book in Jiang Suining's hand. "Suining, although you got a bargain when buying the farm, the farm you took over is a troublesome thing. The accounts appear to be well done, but in fact, at least 20% of the annual harvest was secretly withheld. It's only because the accountant was very skilled that such a huge deficit was evened out on the books."
They checked carefully several times before discovering the problem, and this was because the losses during the period with two records were particularly large, at least 30% to 40%, and there was no way to completely offset it. This is how they found a starting point and found the problem bit by bit.
Jiang Suining nodded. This situation was within her expectations. "Don't worry, father. I know what's going on and will handle it properly."
"Okay, if you find anything troubling, be sure to tell me and I will help you find a solution."
"Thank you father."
After breakfast, Jiang Suining returned to his room. After taking a general look at the problems marked in the account book, he told Xier to prepare the carriage for another trip to the farm.
A notice was posted at the Dali Temple yesterday, stating that the criminals had been caught and they had confessed to the murders.
Although Zheng and his family were unaware of the inside story and believed that the bandits had really been caught, they were still worried when they heard that Jiang Suining was going to the manor again.
After confirming that Jiang Suining was really going, they arranged seven or eight guards alone, in addition to several servants. If Jiang Suining hadn't stopped them, Zheng and the others would have almost gone with him.
When they set out, Jiang Suining could only laugh helplessly as he looked at the group of more than a dozen people, among whom even the servants were specially selected to be burly men.
"Father, Mother, if you don't know me, you might think I'm going to collect some debt."
"Just in case, even though the bandits have been caught, it's always better to be careful." Jiang Zhitong said.
Zheng also said, "That's right. If you didn't insist on going there, I would have just sold the farm. I'm a little scared thinking about you going there."
"Mother, don't worry. With so many people following us, and the guards are hand-picked by Daddy, there will be no problem." Jiang Suining consoled with a smile, "Besides, I can't stay in the imperial city all my life and never step out."
"That being said, I'm still a little worried. Sui Ning, why don't you wait a moment? I'll have someone call Mu Shi back from the academy and have him go with you so that I can take care of him."
As she said this, Zheng was about to order the servants to go to the academy, but Jiang Suining quickly stopped her, "Mother, there's really no need. Besides, if Mu Shi and I go together, if we really encounter any danger, wouldn't it be trouble for both of us?"
"That brat is smart. I feel more at ease with him around."
Although there are guards, they are outsiders after all, and it would be more reassuring to have family members accompanying us.
Jiang Suining looked at the serious Zheng and her heart was filled with warmth again, but she naturally would not agree.
After patiently comforting Zheng for a while, the latter finally gave up the idea.
Seeing Jiang Suining getting on the carriage and leaving, Zheng stood there until the carriage disappeared around the corner.
"Madam, don't worry. With so many people following us, nothing should happen." Jiang Zhitong comforted.
Zheng sighed, "Master, you don't know. Now when I think of Sui Ning's bloody appearance at the gate of Dali Temple that day, I still feel a little scared. Fortunately, nothing happened to her, otherwise..." Zheng didn't finish her words and sighed, "If I didn't know Sui Ning had made up her mind, I really didn't want to let her go to that farm again."
Jiang Zhitong put his arm around Zheng's shoulders and said, "Madam, I know. I am worried too. But Suining is not an ordinary woman. She has her own ideas and abilities. And it seems that she is not willing to stay in the backyard for the rest of her life. We can stop her this time, but not the next time."
Jiang Zhitong paused, looked at his wife and continued.
"Although we are not her biological parents, since Suining has come to the Jiang family, she is our daughter. We cannot just guarantee her safety, we must also make sure she lives a happy and fulfilled life."
Since Sui Ning wants to manage the farm, they, as her parents, should help her instead of holding her back because of their worries.
As for the safety issue, he was still a little worried about the guards alone, and according to Sui Ning's personality, he would not want to take so many people with him wherever he went. So he had already asked people to look for him and was willing to spend a lot of money to recruit martial arts masters with high martial arts skills.
If there is one, just follow Sui Ning in and out as a guard, it will be safer this way!
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