The brothers read the content of the letter and then looked steadily at Ye Shiqi. With the same swift motion, they burned the letter they had just read.
They had always wondered why their estate produced goods so quickly, bred livestock so rapidly, and why all the delicacies tasted so delicious, even the water quality was better than elsewhere.
So there was such a secret here. As for why their niece had such a good water source, this was not what they considered, but rather, why the niece had told them this secret.
"Dear uncles, I will secretly place the water source in that location, and this is also to prepare for our family’s move to the Capital City in a few days.
If the granary in the estate has food, the easily stored fruits can also go, and then we’ll organize a convoy to the Capital City!"
Upon hearing their niece’s words, the brothers felt that she intended to expand into the Capital City.
They felt that if their niece did not take them along, it would indeed be their loss.
Thus, the brothers exchanged a look; they always need at least one of them to stay at the three estates, such important matters couldn’t be entrusted to anyone else; they must guard the secret themselves.
During this exchange of looks, Li Zhijun stayed to guard the three estates. This would keep him busier, with more responsibilities. Thus, he thought of a method which involved letting his eldest son help out.
"Niece, both food and convoys, your brother-in-law will certainly be overwhelmed. We brothers have discussed, and I, the Young Uncle, will accompany you, and then find something to do in the Capital City where I can also be of help!"
Li Zhihao was also happy for his older brother’s modest decision. His brother, being more stable, could manage the three estates at home, yet he himself was eager for higher advancement, suggesting that later on, the two brothers might manage businesses in different places.
This was also because he was just in his thirties, and a man’s ambition was fermenting.
Ye Shiqi..., I just decided this last night, how did they discuss it just now when I spoke to them?
The cunning of her uncles took her by surprise, could it have been just then when they exchanged looks?
Ye Shiqi said with a smile, "I’m impressed."
Li Zhijun..., actually, he also wanted to go to the Capital City, but certainly, his parents preferred him, the eldest son, to be by their side.
He could only support his brother to venture under the wider sky outside, and if possible, he too wanted a day to venture out and make his fortune.
Ye Shiqi arranged with her uncles the tasks they needed to prepare for.
Li Zhijun..., quickly go ahead and handle the tasks, get large pots for the cellars of the three estates; this became his job.
Li Zhihao..., must first count the grains in the storehouse and invite the convoy members.
Ye Shiqi sent off her uncles as usual, just carrying on her daily tasks, only waiting for the uncles to get the clay pots ready.
Aunt Lai pressed against the wall; she heard only one piece of news, Hongji’s family moving to the Capital City, just like what was mentioned to the new son-in-law the day before.
Aunt Lai was anxious, wanting to go to the Capital City herself. She needed to tell the Old Master and let her brother from her mother’s side know to have her brothers come up with ideas, but how could she convey this message to them?
Aunt Lai, with her frail body, angrily glanced at Mrs. Lai’s room. If it weren’t for the old witch’s drugs, it would have been easy to use this pregnancy to her advantage in doing whatever she wanted.
While crouching by the window, she finally saw a little maid passing by and quickly came up with an idea:
"Little maid, come here!"
The little maid heard Aunt Lai’s voice; her body trembled slightly and hesitated in her steps. Should she pretend not to hear or go over?
The little maid chose to turn around, but Aunt Lai’s voice rose again behind her like a demonic chant:
"Hey, I’m talking to you, you dead girl, playing deaf and dumb, come here!"
Hearing the demonic voice, the little maid couldn’t help but stop. As a little maid, offending the master could mean temporary safety, but trouble could follow in the next moment.
"Go, call the Old Master over here!"
The Old Master Aunt Lai mentioned was of course known to the little maid; originally having become the Grand Master and then having taken concubines and fathered children, the titles were a bit confusing.
Everyone called according to their own relationship; as a little maid, she naturally referred to him in her own way.
"Grand Master, he hasn’t woken up yet!"
The little maid dared not disturb the Grand Master. He was in a bad mood, drinking late into the night, then skipping breakfast and sleeping late into the morning, with no one calling him.
The wet nurse and Miss were also at the dining house for breakfast. Only Aunt Lai was a bit different, living in this room due to her poor health.