Chapter 1364 - 1195: Happy New Year (Part 2)

Chapter 1364: Chapter 1195: Happy New Year (Part 2)

However, their energy is limited, and thus they cannot attend to every corner and every matter. This is also why he is eager to purchase Household Servants.

Seeing the other’s somewhat puzzled expression, the chubby man chuckled, stroked his beard, and said:

"Haha, no need to be so tense. I see you just want to observe; there’s no other meaning. Haha, here’s the deal. I’m at Dahe Trading Company. If you have any ideas, feel free to find me."

After saying this, he turned his head and stepped away, leaving the young man quite bewildered. He couldn’t understand what was going on—why did the man give his address and then leave?

What was he talking about? What did he intend to do? This made the young man’s mind whirl, unable to figure out what was happening. After all, the man’s gaze was peculiar, not seeming friendly at all, which made the young man vigilant, cautious of someone making a move against him.

Once the man left, the young man returned his gaze from the doorway and waved at the two Household Servants and a maid who were dazed on the spot, saying:

"Hurry up and close the courtyard door, unless you want thieves to wander into our yard?"

With his command, the three of them quickly responded and ran to close the gate. Of course, they were shaken to the core, utterly amazed.

The boxes in the courtyard contained sparkling silver—estimating roughly at least over a thousand taels. Such a sum was beyond their imagination, something they had never seen before.

This realization left them stunned on the spot.

Without the young man’s prompt, they wouldn’t know how to act, their gazes fixated on the wooden box before them.

Seeing the mountain man’s expression, the young man became apprehensive as well; inside the boxes was shiny silver. Who knew if the others harbored ill intentions? If they did, they might kill him and escape with the silver to rid themselves of their servitude.

Nevertheless, this was all his speculation, but he had to be vigilant as greed moved people’s hearts—it was undeniable.

After seeing the young man’s wary gaze, the other two were startled, realizing they were misunderstood by their master. Hastily, they knelt and assured their loyalty to him without any greed in their hearts.

This somewhat eased the young man’s mind, seeing that their behavior did not seem to be motivated by greed.

However, he couldn’t guarantee whether they were loyal. ℴ

Right now, there’s no other choice. Apart from himself, there are only these three people; if he doesn’t trust them, it’s even more hazardous. If the two are truly loyal and dutiful, then he’s gained a small guarantee.

Considering the era, with no one to guard the house filled with silver taels, surely thieves would covet it, especially given there are no banks now.

Thus, the silver had to be secretly hidden, much like the private vaults found in the mansions of the wealthy for storing valuables.

Of course, these vaults are quite inconspicuous, not allowing common people easy access.

In general, only the most important family members have the right to enter them.

It’s akin to a famous historical episode where He Shen’s household was raided, walls within the courtyard were stacked with gold, silver, and jewels.

This illustrates there were no security measures back then, relying only on one’s imagination or servants not knowing where the master hid treasures.

Only those in the inner circle were privy.

For these reasons, the young man felt quite troubled, unsure how to handle the situation before him.

Fortunately, soon the two men and the maid knelt, expressing their loyalty, easing his mind slightly. He called them to move the silver into his room; he couldn’t just leave it here.

On hearing this, the two were relieved as long as the master wasn’t mistaken, their lives couldn’t afford to upset him. If he were annoyed and called for Governmental Constables passing by, they’d suffer painfully without consequence.

Upon hearing his words, the two hurriedly moved the wooden boxes into the room. After entering, they placed them down.

Withdrawing from the room, they were aware of a secret chamber in the estate, but its exact location was unknown to servants.

After handling the matter, they quickly exited, leaving the room for the young man.

Once everyone had left, he surveyed the room, seeking a hidden place to stash the silver, lest any unforeseen events occur if ignored.

After searching, he found numerous suitable spots, quite inconspicuous so many wouldn’t notice, thus safer.

However, the large boxes were too heavy; moving them completely was unrealistic.

He certainly wouldn’t ask the Household Servants for help.

The stash locations were always clandestine; telling strangers would be irresponsible.

So he began moving the silver bit by bit with his own hands.

Finally, after sweating profusely, he hid the nineteen hundred silver taels securely.

These spots were indeed very inconspicuous.

Having accomplished this, he dusted off his hands, nodding in satisfaction.

[To be continued....]

PS: Brothers, Happy New Year!

Before realizing it’s New Year’s Eve; on this eve, Yuzu wishes everyone health and happiness.

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