Chapter 282: A Very Clear Mind
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
No matter how one looked at it, Han Qiao had never looked down on Han Dacheng and the others.
After chatting with the Gong Prince’s consort for a while, Han Qiao realized that the woman was more amiable than she had imagined. She was also very humorous and was the kind of person who was in a high position but was also very easy to get along with.
However, she was not the kind of person who was easily fooled.
She didn’t care about ordinary schemes, but schemes and plots might not be able to fool her.
Moreover, the Gong Prince’s consort’s knowledge was not just a bucket of water, but she was truly capable.
Han Qiao was also very good at talking. From the beginning, she was still cautious, but later on, the more they chatted, the more they got along.
They were in a hurry to talk about business.
Han Qiao didn’t hide the fact that she wanted to buy land outside the city to build a restaurant and inn.
“When you’re done with all these, it’ll take at least a year or two before you can open for business.”
“Almost. After all, many things need to be bought. And sometimes, nature doesn’t agree with our plans.”
The Gong Prince’s consort nodded.
“What’s the general plan for your restaurant and inn? When the time comes, we’ll have a detailed discussion. I was thinking if we should invest some silver and take 10% to 20% of the dividends.”
“Sure.
She could earn a lot by fighting alone, but that would also mean that she had to face a lot on her own.
After chatting with the Gong Prince’s consort, another idea popped into Han Qiao’s mind.
However, she would need to discuss this matter with Heng Yi and Bai Cha to see how should they move forward with the plan.
After all, choosing land and moving residents were not trivial matters.
Without the support of the government office, it was not an easy task.
It was quiet in the beginning, but it became more and more lively as the time went by. The reason was naturally because Han Chi and the others had lost, but they refused to admit defeat. They rolled up their sleeves and wanted to play another round.
Even the gentle Li Mi couldn’t help but rub her hands together, determined to win.
It would be very embarra.s.sing if the four of them couldn’t win.
In the beginning, everyone was a little reserved. But slowly they became more interested in the game and were especially determined to win. Naturally, they would gather together to discuss.
Li Zhao was also very cautious with his moves, afraid that it would be too embarra.s.sing if he lost.
Therefore, they were all competing.
When the adults called the children for lunch, this game of chess came to an end.
It ended with Han Chi and the others losing again.
Han Qiao brought the children to the Gong Prince’s consort’s place for lunch.
During the whole meal, Li Mi would occasionally glare at her brother.
Li Zhao was quite proud after winning and even politely picked up food for his sister.
“Humph.” Li Mi snorted softly.
She took small bites of the food that her brother had picked up.
Sun Xiu and the others ate in small bites. Even He Cheng was not picky with his food and ate whatever his mother picked.
Moreover, the dishes that Han Qiao picked up were all light.
Even a light dish was much better than a little salt at home.
It was much better than being rinsed in boiling water.
It was very delicious.
He scooped up the spoon obediently and put it in his mouth.
The Gong Prince’s consort rarely saw such an obedient child.
“How old is he?”
“About two years old.”
The Gong Prince’s consort smiled, “He’s a very good child. You taught him well.”
He Cheng understood that Auntie Feng was praising him.
He smiled at the Gong Prince’s consort and swallowed his rice before saying, “Thank you for your praise, Your Highness. 1 will always be very obedient!”
The Gong Prince’s consort laughed again.
She asked the servant girl to give He Cheng more meatb.a.l.l.s, but Han Qiao didn’t give them to him.
The meatb.a.l.l.s were made with a lot of spices, so the fragrance was very strong. Han Qiao did not want him to eat so many spices at such a young age. She was afraid that his stomach would not be able to withstand it, so she did not give him any.
And He Cheng understood that his mother did not give it to him for his own good.
However, the servant girl didn’t.
And Han Qiao couldn’t refuse her.
She picked up half of it for him and put the other half in her bowl.
He Cheng took a bite of the meatbail and narrowed his eyes slightly.
Han Qiao knew that he liked it.
However, she did not expose him.
In another private room, Heng Yi, Bai Cha, and the Han Family kids sat at the same table.
After lunch, the Gong Prince’s consort also returned to the Prince’s mansion.
Han Qiao and the others also wanted to return home.
The children also had things they wanted to buy but couldn’t decide on, so they had to discuss them with Han Qiao.
So then, they bid each other farewell.
Li Zhao asked Han Chi to go to the palace for a small gathering another day.
“I want to study and practice martial arts. 1 might not have the time.” Han Chi’s answer was more direct.
“Why don’t you come to the Imperial Residence and let Master Wu teach you? The teachers in the Prince’s residence are definitely different from those in your family.”
Han Chi hesitated.
He was tempted.
Everyone knew that the masters of the Imperial Residence were not like any other Elementary Scholars or High Scholars. They were all great Confucians of the current era. A few words of guidance would be better than learning at home.
“Then I’ll come early tomorrow.” Han Chi said.
“See you then.” Li Zhao was very satisfied.
Then, he got into the carriage and left.
Looking at the carriage that had gone far away, Han Qiao patted Han Chi’s shoulder, “It’s good that you’ll be able to stay calm tomorrow. You’re very smart. You’ve only learned how to read and write not long ago. It’s very impressive for you to have the results you have now.”
Han Chi nodded.
The rest of the time was to discuss the matter of buying things.
Han Chi wanted to buy the best Xuan paper. However, the price for a stack, which holds one hundred sheets, was a little expensive, so he could not make up his mind.
“Buy them.”
Han Qiao made the final decision, “Buy a few more stacks. Good Xuan paper won’t rot if you don’t use them all within a certain time limit. And you can share it with your younger siblings in the future too.”
Sun Xiu and Sun Yi wanted to buy embroidery thread and fabric, and the price was also very high.
Especially the embroidery thread. They were shocked when they asked for the price.
“I’ll buy these too. Choose a few more colors. It’ll look good when the embroidery matches.”
Sun Ke wanted to buy a bracelet with a bell on it. The jingling sound was especially pleasant to her ears.
He Cheng wanted to buy toys and a rocking wooden horse.
The Han brothers expressed that they wanted weapons that they could use.
“Buy them all.”
Han Qiao smiled dotingly.
They were no longer poor families.
The restaurants and fast-food restaurants had a daily income of tens of thousands of taels of silver.
“What about the decorations for your room?” Han Qiao asked.
“There’s nothing I like,” Han Chi said.
Sun Xiu and Sun Yi also expressed that they didn’t have anything they particularly liked.
At the end of the day, they were still reluctant to spend money.
Han Qiao saw through it and did not say anything. She thought of buying a few vases and porcelain to decorate their rooms.
At least there would be a vase with a few blooming flowers to make their room brighter. Looking at the flowers blooming would also improve one’s mood.
Han Qiao handed Ah-Yao to Pucao and took the children shopping.
Han Chi was a little obsessed with Xuan paper, brush, and ink, and he cherished them very much.
Not only did Han Qiao buy him a few stacks of Xuan paper, but she also bought ten high-quality ink ingots and wolf-hair brushes of different sizes.
As for the books, she did not have to buy them. Han Chi could read and comprehend the books that He Hong left behind, and he could learn a lot of skills from them.
Besides, she didn’t know which books were suitable for the Academy.
Han Chi hugged He Cheng and grinned foolishly.
The things that Sun Xiu and Sun Yi wanted were ail in the clothing shop.
If even she liked the threads, the children would be more entranced by them.
It was bright and beautiful, and it even glowed. The color was different when the light was turned away, and the color was different when it was turned over.
The price was naturally not cheap.
Even though it was not worth thousands of gold, it still cost two taels per yarn, and one yarn was not a lot.
Han Qiao bought five yarns of all kinds of colors, which made the two sisters extremely happy. But their hearts also ached at the amount of silver that was spent.
But to be pampered by their mother… Was an enjoyable feeling.
They were also a little afraid that their mother would not love them after their younger brother was born.
But it didn’t seem to be the case.
Mother didn’t change. She remained as she was before, she doted on them and taught them things.
She would praise them if they were right, and she would criticize them if they were wrong…