Song Yixiao led Qiaorui and others to the flower hall, checked that the seals on the boxes were intact, and then ordered someone to open them.

  These three chests, one contained land deeds and house deeds; one was filled with precious antiques; the last one was full of glittering pearls and jade.

  The Pei family was a prominent clan that had been illustrious for several dynasties, a renowned and respected family recorded in historical books. Since the rise of imperial examinations in the previous dynasty, they gradually declined. However, as the main branch, they didn't produce any extremely dissolute prodigals, so their underlying prosperity still existed.

  Many years of accumulation, of course, cannot be packed in just three trunks. Song Yi laughed and estimated that these should have been placed by the Pei family in the imperial capital since the founding of this dynasty.

  Although so, it was enough to make people like Cui Xian tongue-tied: "The Pei family is actually so wealthy and luxurious?"

  "It's the accumulation of several generations, how can it be underestimated?" Song Yi smiled slightly and checked, knowing that taking out any item from the last two trunks would be enough to make an ordinary rich family's heirloom, and was extremely surprised.

  But then I thought of what I saw at Jianli's place last time, and it was alright. "These things are a bit worse than what I saw at San Shu's place last time, the really good ones must have been sent back to Youzhou already!"

  Don't look at the Pei family's current power being inferior to the Jian family, but in terms of ancestry, the Pei family has been an official aristocracy for generations. Jian Pingyu was poor and loved finery when he was young, and later became notorious for his corruption. So Song Yi thought it was reasonable that Jian Limo had such a large mansion, and now the Pei family is sending over these three boxes of gifts.

  As for why the Yan State Duke's Mansion doesn't have such a rich and luxurious atmosphere, the treasury is not as good as Jian Li Miao's, let alone these three chests. It should be because Jian Li Kuang and the Jin State Princess are still alive and haven't divided the family property among their children yet!

  She briefly told the maids a few words about what she had seen in Jianli Miao's mansion, and after everyone's shock had dissipated, she promised that if there was an opportunity in the future, she would take them to Jianli Miao one by one to broaden their horizons. Then she started doing serious business: first, she ordered people to bring out each item and compare it with the inventory list sent with the boxes.

  After verifying that everything was correct, he put the things back in the box as they were, re-sealed it, and then instructed: "First put it in the warehouse, tomorrow I'll send someone to go out and investigate the situation separately, and then send someone to figure out the specific situation of those land deeds and house deeds and come back to report to me!"

  If all these things are sold at once, they will definitely lose out, and the loss is not small - otherwise Pei Yougui would not have entrusted them. They can only be sold gradually, so as not to be cut in price. This method of selling in a trickle, however, requires constant attention to market conditions.

  Qiao Xin and others responded in unison.

  Jin Xun looked up at the sky and said, "Grandma has been watching things for this whole afternoon, it's time to take a rest!"

  Song Yi Xiao heard the words, glanced at the copper bell in the corner of the house, and knew that Jian Yu Bai had returned quickly. When the time came, he would definitely ask about her trip to her mother-in-law's place today, so she nodded: "I'm a bit hungry too, tell the kitchen to make two plates of snacks."

  She had lunch at the Duke of Jin's mansion today, and the food and drink were naturally exquisite. However, she couldn't bear it when her husband and mother-in-law had a big fight in front of her. If her mother-in-law hadn't been silent and not dared to leave, she would have hidden herself long ago.

  In this case, being asked by mother-in-law to stay for dinner, what appetite is left?

  She ate the Jin Xun brought single basket golden cream puff, Gui Fei Hong, Song Yi smiled and picked up a warm rose dew to take a sip, just about to speak, glanced at Jian Yu Bai Bian pulling the plate edge and walking in, hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe her fingertips, stood up to greet: "Back? Hot?"

  He didn't want to immediately invite trouble, so he cast a cold glance at Jian: "Good job!"

  Song Yi laughed inexplicably, waiting for him to wave goodbye to the people below, put down her hand that was blocking her view, and saw that the wound on his neck had already turned a deep purple. Only then did she realize - she quickly bit her lip, holding back her laughter, and spoke in as gentle and concerned a tone as possible: "Tian! How did you end up like this! Let me take a look!"

  "What are you staring at?" Jian Yu Bai coldly laughed and pushed her away, "Will it get better just by staring? Hurry up and go get the medicine for injuries!"

  Song Yi smiled, knowing she was in the wrong. She brought over some medicine for his wounds and then went to call someone to bring hot water. She personally brought it in and used a towel to wipe his face. Despite her efforts, Jian Yu still had a cold expression, not even looking at her once. He went into the inner room to change into casual clothes, letting his long hair down to cover the wound, before coming out again. He asked coolly, "What did your mother say?"

  "My mother said she would go in person." Song Yi smiled and pushed the remaining two boxes of golden milk cream puffs towards him, "Are you hungry? Lunch will be later, have some snacks first?"

  Jian Yu Bai didn't argue back, only coldly asked: "Have you told your mother that time is pressing? If the transfer order doesn't arrive within ten days, will Yige and her daughter still set off to the north?"

  "Nature has spoken." Song Yi smiled and went on to describe the entire conversation process with her mother-in-law, only then mentioning her father-in-law, "When I went there today, my mother-in-law hadn't gotten up yet, so I waited in the outer room for a while. Just as my father-in-law was passing by, he saw me and asked about family matters."

  "It's fine to just gloss over it on the surface." Jian Yu Bai said lightly, "But if it's in private, you can just push everything onto me and have him come ask me!"

  Song Yi laughed and said, "I told Father Pei that I wanted to resign and take my sister back to Youzhou. I asked for your help in selling our property, so these days I'm afraid I won't have time to do other things. After Father heard this, he didn't say anything and just left. Later, Mother found out about this and was very angry. She called Father back in front of me and the two elders had a real argument. At that time, I was so embarrassed that I didn't know whether to leave or stay."

  Talking about the theory of husband and wife, this sentence is to save face for the father-in-law.

  In fact, at that time, it was purely the eldest princess of Jin Guo who scolded Jian Li Kuo - Song Yi Xiao still remembered the expression on her grandfather's face when she thought about it now, and she felt frightened.

  She's just a daughter-in-law and has no right to interfere in her husband's parents' affairs.

  This will be especially mentioned with Jian Xubai, if Jian Xubai is willing to persuade and reconcile, it can also be considered as helping Gonggong in a subtle way.

  "The mother has always disliked the father interfering in her affairs, and the father knows it too, but still wants to intervene. It's strange if the mother doesn't settle accounts with him!" However, Jian Yu Bai just calmly said, "Next time you see them arguing, just go out and talk to Fifth Sister. If Mother still wants to find you later, she'll naturally send someone to bring you back. Otherwise, after you finish talking to Fifth Sister, you can leave."

  She also said, "Mother has never been very strict with us as juniors, as long as we don't make big mistakes and follow the rules. After all, Mother doesn't live with us either, there are many things in the Long Princess's mansion that need her attention, where does she have the leisure to always keep an eye on the bride's every move?"

  "Mother-in-law is indeed very busy!" Song Yi smiled, thinking of Ji Mingfei from today, and couldn't help but secretly spit out a mouthful of blood again. "I thought Mother-in-law never took the initiative to ask about the Yan Guo Gong Fu affairs, it was giving me face, turns out she can't spare the time?"

  She saw that Jian Yu Bai had no intention of persuading her parents to reconcile, and even taught herself to be indifferent, so she naturally wouldn't continue - others' own sons weren't anxious, why would a daughter-in-law like her be anxious?

  So he didn't mention Jian Liangkong again and just said: "Mother said that she would go to make arrangements this afternoon, and as soon as there was any news, someone would be sent to inform you immediately."

  Jian Yu Bai slightly nodded and was about to call in the servants to attend to her, but catching sight of her strange expression, she felt a sudden movement in her heart and asked: "Is there something else?"

  “……That's all.” Song Yi smiled, originally wanting to ask him about Ji Mingfei, after all, this brother-in-law's behavior was astonishing and unconventional, his style was so bold and uninhibited that it made people admire him, and he was still a relative, unlike last time when Mr. Qiao was just a musician. She was both curious and puzzled, naturally wanting to ask her husband about it——but thinking that this was a senior's private matter, she decided not to mention it after all, and swallowed the words back in an instant.

  "What's wrong?" But her hesitation fell into Jian Yu Bai's eyes, and it was inevitable that this place had no silver three hundred taels. Jian Yu Bai slightly narrowed his eyes, but decided to get to the bottom of it, "You go take a look in the mirror yourself, is this not an expression that speaks for itself?"

  Song Yi laughed and saw that it was no use to gloss over, so she carefully said: "I saw someone at my mother's place today, named Ji Mingfei, who claims to be... our relative?"

  As soon as he heard the name, Jian Xu Bai was taken aback, and then he also showed an expression of wanting to vomit blood. His face turned pale for a while before he muttered: "He's a relative, he's my cousin - I mean, Jie Zifu's older paternal cousin. His parents died early, and he was raised by the old Duke Yang himself. To distinguish him from my other cousin, both I and my fifth sister call him Big Cousin Jie."

  "Hmm, I see him acting strangely. It's unusual." Song Yi smiled and tried to think of a tactful phrase, "You've never mentioned it before, so I'll just ask casually - is there anything else? You're sweating, do you want to go take a bath first?"

  Jian Yu Bai saw her opening the conversation, also secretly letting out a breath, apparently he was also aware of Ji Ming Fei's relationship with Jin Guo's Princess, and didn't care about quarreling with his wife anymore, immediately taking advantage of the situation: "You go tell them to prepare, we'll head to the bathhouse later!"

  Song Yi smiled and went out the door, but after being blown by the autumn wind, she suddenly realized that she was also covered in cold sweat. She took a handkerchief and casually wiped it a few times, then calmed down and called someone to give orders.

  After she went back to the house, she always felt that something was wrong somewhere?

  But looking at the simple and elegant white dress sitting there tasting tea, her slender white fingers elegantly held a sweet white glazed porcelain tea bowl with a painting of bamboo. At first glance, but seeing a young man with black hair and snowy skin, his face like jade, lips like blood, under the reflection of black, white and red, it was actually a rich and noble family that couldn't hide the stunning beauty that caught one's eye in an instant.

  He was calm and collected, with a hint of pride in his expression, his face unruffled.

  "Is that just an illusion?" Song Yi laughed and didn't think much of it, then sat down and told him: "I've already gone to the kitchen to fetch water, it should be ready in a moment."

  Jian Xū Bái put down his tea bowl and nodded calmly.

  After a while, someone came to report that the bathroom was ready for use. Jian Yu Bai got up and went there, then Song Yi Xiao ordered people to come in and clean up the remaining tea and snacks. Only then did she suddenly realize: "Just now, two of the cream puffs were left, and one of the guifei hong was left... how could they all be gone?"

  The maid didn't dare to secretly eat the desserts that hadn't been taken away yet - besides, just now the couple's conversation was clearing the scene!

  These three points have gone to the heart, no need to ask!

  "This guy!" Song Yi laughed at the thought of what had happened, and couldn't help but cry and laugh at the same time. She shook her head and sighed, "You ate the pastry I pushed in front of you right in front of me, don't you have any shame?!"

  Nor did he think about who had demanded to "borrow" her half of the bed with a clear conscience before they got married!

  "One moment he's shameless, the next he's dying to save face!" Song Yi laughed and thought that her previous evaluation of him was correct. "This isn't even considered moody, are there still people in this world who are moody?"

  Relying on this kind of person for a living is really too insecure, and having an exit strategy is indeed necessary!