When Xu Huaiyi returned to the main courtyard, he saw his wife fiddling with an abacus, checking this year's business profits. He tactfully sat down beside her and did not dare to disturb her.

Gu Huanxi was able to do two things at once. She looked up and glanced at him, "You're back?"

Xu Huaiyi smiled flatteringly, "After I finished talking, of course I came back. So, wife, have you finished the accounts?"

Gu Huanxi hummed softly, put away the abacus, raised his finger and pointed at the account book, "Look for yourself."

Xu Huaiyi took a careful look and saw the large expenditures. His mouth twitched slightly. Finally, he looked at the final result and laughed dryly, "Not bad. We made a lot of money this year. It's all thanks to you. Thank you for your hard work, my wife. You have suffered a lot for this family..."

Gu Huanxi said angrily, "Don't play dumb! Look at the profits and the balance. It's obvious that the business of each store is good this year, including the farm, which has also had a bumper harvest. Our family should have made a lot of money, but what's the reality? Go to the warehouse and look at the bottom of the box to see how much silver we have at home!"

Xu Huaiyi quickly poured her some tea and coaxed her, "Don't be angry. Didn't you spend more this year? It won't happen next year..."

Gu Huanxi smiled, "Are you sure you won't do charity next year and spend so much money?"

Xu Huaiyi choked. How could he guarantee this? Besides, his words didn't count. He didn't spend the bulk of the money. "Wife, you have to ask our Ah Li about this. When it comes to charity, I can't do better than her..."

At critical moments, the precious daughter has to be pushed out to withstand the firepower.

Gu Huanxi hit him a few times, "How dare you say that! Isn't it all because of your indulgence?"

Xu Huaiyi did not hide, but howled exaggeratedly a few times, "Wife, my daughter must be raised in wealth, so that she will not be easily abducted by some stinky boy with a little money. You agreed to it at the beginning..."

Gu Huanxi laughed angrily, hitting her and cursing, "You're still quibbling! Is what I mean by raising her in wealth the same as yours? When have I ever cut money from her for food, clothing and shelter? But what about you? Why do you play with her so much instead of being kind to her? Is that something most people can afford? In the entire capital, there's no other sucker like you two! You're almost using all your family's money to subsidize others..."

"A kind heart is better than a poisonous snake. My dear, I am doing good deeds with my daughter and praying for the whole family. How can I be a sucker?" Xu Huaiyi said confidently, "Look at our family, isn't our life getting better and better? This is all the blessings we have accumulated..."

Gu Huanxi stopped and said, "Why didn't you say that you were poisoned and assassinated from time to time? And your two children were also plotted against. What kind of blessing is this?"

At home, she was the only one who avoided a lot of tricks because she didn't like going out for social events.

Xu Huaiyi smiled and said, "But every time we were safe and sound, once or twice it was because we were lucky and capable, but it happens every time, isn't it because of God's blessing?"

Gu Huanxi pulled the corner of his mouth and pointed at the furnishings in the RV, "God bless you? Isn't it relying on this plug-in, a life-saving cheat?"

Xu Huaiyi said seriously, "Wife, the RV is a blessing from God. Otherwise, why do we have it?"

Gu Huanxi was speechless for a moment.

Xu Huaiyi put his arm around her shoulders in a flattering manner and said softly, "Wife, the money our family has earned over the years is enough to spend. We cannot bring material possessions with us when we are born, and we cannot take them with us when we die. Why do we need to keep so much of them?

It's meaningless!

Why not use them on people in need, without seeking fame or reward? First, it will make you feel at ease. Second, if you do good deeds, you will be blessed. Don't you want our family to be happy forever?"

Gu Huanxi wasn't really angry, she just took the opportunity to criticize him. She was no longer as happy as before and said lazily, "You are always right. From now on, you two can do whatever you want. I don't care. When the money is gone, you two can go beg for food..."

Xu Huaiyi glanced at the profit line again and assured, "Don't worry, I will definitely not spend money lavishly. I will also keep an eye on my daughter and will never let you get into trouble."

How can you overspend if you know your annual income?

Gu Huanxi snorted, without making any comment, closed the account book, took a sip of tea from the cup, and said casually, "You and A Li's reputation is getting bigger every year. Our family's reputation is really not suitable to be added to it. Not only will your achievements be a threat to the emperor, but your reputation is also a hidden danger. Look at the attitude of Emperor Yongping towards you. You should wake up. You two have a clear conscience, but others don't think so..."

Xu Huaiyi took over the conversation, "It doesn't matter what others think, wife, as long as we focus on pushing Xiaoyu to the top, all problems can be solved."

"How many years will it take? Who knows if we can wait? Emperor Yongping's patience is limited. If someone else instigates..."

"It won't be long!"

Gu Huanxi was stunned when she heard this out of the blue, and looked at him with a worried look, "You, you are not going to take the initiative to cause trouble, are you?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head to appease him, "I won't take that step unless it's absolutely necessary. Killing is too heavy, and I don't like to kill people. Of course, a peaceful transition is best, so don't worry..."

"How can there be a peaceful transition? Would Emperor Yongping be willing to hand over power in advance?"

"He has to give it up even if he doesn't want to!"

Gu Huanxi frowned, "Isn't this still a case of seizing power by force?"

Xu Huaiyi explained, "We can seize power by force, but there is no need for bloodshed. We are all doing this for the good of Emperor Yongping. We can't just watch him die of exhaustion on the throne, right?"

"What do you mean?"

"I have confirmed with Han Jun that Emperor Yongping has indeed suffered sequelae from the poisoning last time. His internal organs should have been damaged to varying degrees. He is not fit to worry about it anymore, otherwise it will definitely affect his life span. He is just trying his best to hold on now, and he won't be able to hold on for too long..."

Gu Huanxi suddenly realized and asked in a low voice, "Do you think Xiaoyu knows?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "If Han Jun knows, Xiaoyu will naturally know too."

"Then he..."

"Han Jun and I have reached a consensus and will try to resolve the issue peacefully."

Gu Huanxi was silent for a moment, then exhaled, "It would be best if it could be resolved peacefully, but before you proceed, you should discuss it with Xiaoyu. He is not a child anymore. Don't act on your own in the name of doing good for him. In the end, you will create unnecessary resentment."

Xu Huaiyi nodded in agreement, not worrying at all that Gu Xiaoyu would object.

The New Year was just a few days away. Xu Huaiyi met with Gu Xiaoyu under the pretext of delivering a holiday gift to the East Palace. No one else knew what they talked about in private, but he felt relieved when he came back.

Gu Huanxi knew that the two of them had the same idea. That was good, everyone would be happy.