The head of the Mu family

Chapter 160 The Regent Who Uses PUA Tech

The martial arts master then sternly stated the rule of betraying one's master.

The crowd: Please give us a reason for betraying our master. If these things are true, we are afraid that our master will abandon us.

No wonder I'd heard that Bao Jin's maids had somehow struck it rich and were now enjoying a life of luxury at home.

Now we know where we are!

Thank God for bestowing the shop upon the master of the household!

Huai Sheng then had Wan Xing explain the retirement policy, and also mentioned that the Mu family members, regardless of age, must continue their education.

Everyone: The old patriarch is still giving away money for nothing?

Huai Sheng knew they were different from ordinary people, and then said:

“Like Granny Zou, who is fifty-five years old now, if she is sixty-five years old in ten years, she will still be vigorous and able to sweep and tidy up the yard.”

The monthly wage for sweeping and cleaning was four hundred coins. Granny Zou also received an additional four hundred coins of pension money each month, and the bonus was still paid according to the four hundred coins of wages.

If Granny Zou reaches seventy and wants to enjoy her retirement, then she has served in the Mu family for fifteen years, and her monthly pension is six hundred coins.

If I want to stay at the Mu residence, I'll stay with everyone.

If relatives are to be taken away to live out their old age, Granny Zou must come in person every month to receive the money.

Do you all understand now?

After Huaisheng finished speaking, several old nannies and eunuchs wept.

"If everyone is alright, please pack your usual things and head back to your accommodations tonight!"

Everyone has a new quilt, and everyone has a floor heating system.

Two specially made earth dragons have also been arranged in this warehouse; they should arrive the day after tomorrow.

Now, everyone in both shops was crying.

Everyone: I don't know why, but I feel like I've become a human again.

Qingyue and the others were even busier, having to take turns setting up the accounts at all four shops every day.

At Qingyue's suggestion, Musu was also promoted to deputy manager, and her monthly salary was increased to four taels.

Mu Su was still a little reluctant, so the three of them went to the jewelry shop. The ladies and young women usually went to them to buy the shop's prized possessions.

The "handsome men effect" brings joy to ladies, making them eager to buy their haute couture items from them.

I wanted to refuse, citing my upcoming exams next year.

Qingyue agreed to his request and allowed him to continue selling the store's prized possessions, so Musu diligently took care of the daily accounting.

In March, the monthly salary was paid out on the very first day, leaving Long An, Long Rui, and the others somewhat bewildered.

On April 1st, when Qingyue distributed her monthly allowance, she said:

"The head of the family has reviewed the accounts. The shop's profits are good this month, so double the monthly pay will be paid!"

The people in both shops were caught off guard!

They had no idea that they would be in a daze for the next whole year.

As for Jingtang, Qianyan suggested that he not take the exam for the time being, and Jingtang humbly accepted the suggestion, since he was still young anyway.

Seeing this, Young Master Liao decided to wait another year. After the New Year, he also studied with Jingtang for some time.

Qianyan knew that Young Master Liao had some ulterior motives, but he was indeed an upright gentleman, so she did her best to give him guidance.

Later, Young Master Liao developed a certain admiration for Qianyan.

Qianyan and Huaisheng planned to set off in early April to return to the capital to handle some matters.

Before setting off, Qianyan checked Musu and the others' homework again and assigned them tasks.

If Mu Su can complete the assignments given by Qian Yan, she can take the imperial examination for the title of Xiucai next year.

Mu Xu needs more practice, while Mu Xi has better talent in martial arts and can learn more about martial arts.

On April 1st, Huaisheng personally distributed the monthly allowance to everyone and bid them farewell.

The people from Long'an and Longrui, having received two more months' worth of wages, were all somewhat confused.

Huai Sheng explained that in his absence, the four people would jointly discuss and be fully responsible for the affairs of the four shops.

The carrier pigeon will remain; if you need anything, you can send a message directly via carrier pigeon.

Qianyan and Huaisheng then led their people back to the capital, taking carriages along the way and riding horses when the sun was shining.

After passing Luzhou, we switched directly to waterways.

By the evening of May 8th, they had arrived in the capital and first set up the memorial tablets for their parents.

The next day, after lunch, the two were strolling around when the Regent arrived.

In the main hall, Huai Sheng followed Qian Yan in bowing to him, and the Regent Prince appeared as a kind elder.

Where did the two of them go?

"You've been gone for so long, why are you only returning today?"

"Your Highness, I finally have a home. I took my parents' memorial tablets and my new wife and traveled around."

The regent's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.

"That's good. Now that you're married, you seem to have become more mature. You should be able to enter the court as an official now."

That way, I can give your parents an explanation!

Her voice choked with emotion, and she was almost in tears.

Mu Huaisheng: People in high positions of power also need to have the talent to perform opera!

Upon hearing this, Qian Yan said coldly:

"My parents met Huaisheng the year I was on my deathbed, contemplating suicide."

It appeared to me in a dream and told me that I had met someone who could extend my life and that I should live well!

Indeed, after meeting Huaisheng, all I wanted to do was live well, and I never had any thoughts of dying again.

I got married last year, and my parents appeared to me in a dream, saying that as long as I'm happy and treat Huaisheng well, that's all that matters.

After their marriage, she took them on a journey through the beautiful landscapes of the country.

They appeared to me in a dream again yesterday, saying that they are very relieved to have such a wife.

He also told me that I must do my best to protect Huai Sheng in the future and not let her suffer any injustice.

Although I currently hold no official position, I receive a salary while serving the court, and I find this quite satisfactory.

The regent clenched his fist, then relaxed it, and continued speaking in an elder's tone:

"Your uncle also wants what's best for you..."

I've already explained what happened before, but I don't blame you for still acting this way.

I only hope you can understand my good intentions.

"Excuse me, I'm too young to understand!"

All I ask is, did my parents know back then that not only might they be going to their deaths, but I might also become a sacrifice?

Why did they risk their lives to rush to the villa, allowing those assassins to protect me and help me escape?

Those were all elite warriors, their martial arts skills were top-notch, why did they all die trying to protect me?

"You are the Regent, my uncle. Can you tell me the answer?"

"What happened back then was something I did wrong to your parents..."

So, I want to make it up to you...

The regent choked up, two sorrowful tears rolling down his cheeks, which he immediately wiped away by turning away.

“You are young and have been away from me for many years. Your uncle wants to make it up to you and wants to give you the best!”

Every marriage I arranged for you was with a daughter from a prestigious family, beautiful and talented.

I did consider breaking you up.

Even though it was Huai Sheng, I know she has been kind to you, so I haven't treated her badly.

The prince arranged marriages for her with only handsome young men from extremely wealthy families.

Mu Huaisheng: That does sound like it, I'm a little confused~

"Just because I wasn't killed, I survived."

So just because you said you were sorry to my parents, I have to bow down and obey you?

As for marriage.

Ever since that near-death experience in the Black Mountain, you've been making arrangements for me, and I've told you that I already have someone I like!

Later, when I was finally able to let go a little, I immediately went to find her.

Fortunately, God has been kind to me. When I learned that I still had a chance, I was so happy that I almost forgot everything else.

If you truly consider yourself my uncle and feel guilty towards me, can't someone as intelligent as you see that?

Huaisheng finally agreed to marry me, and you feel guilty towards me, so you want to break us up?

I had no idea that such a way of making up for guilt existed in the world!