Chapter 22

Chapter 22

The second house doesn't have an accounting office, so... that means from now on the first house has to pay for its own expenses?

There was a sudden roar of thunder out of nowhere, and everyone was silent for a moment.

Before Biyun could speak, the eldest lady reacted first. Without caring about crying, she asked, "I don't know if this is what you meant or what Third Brother meant. Third Brother..."

Wen Shuse cut off her thoughts and said, "Don't count on him. The money is in my hands. I eat his food and live in his house. I can't just watch you bully him."

Xie Shao: ...

After listening for a while, Xie Shao roughly understood what was going on. The pile of bad debts in the mansion were not new, but had been rotten to the core for a long time. But compared with the money, he was more afraid of trouble. The old man and his wife were in the mansion, and they didn't seem to have sorted it out. Anyway, they had money, so they turned a blind eye. Not to mention him, he could just take whatever they wanted.

But now, looking at the young lady beside him, with her back straight and chest puffed out, with an appearance of protecting her food, I feel indignant for him. If he continues to indulge her and says no, it would be somewhat ignorant.

So, Xie Shao didn't say anything and agreed with the young lady's statement.

Unexpectedly, there was no support from the third brother. The eldest lady was stunned and had a bad feeling.

Biyun also realized that the situation was not right. After all, she had lived longer than the younger generations present. She knew that it would be useless to sue at this moment, so she stepped forward and said in a friendly voice to Wen Shuse, "The third grandmother just married into the family, and she probably doesn't know the inside story of the Xie family yet. The eldest master was unable to enter the academy to take the imperial examination because of his poor family conditions in his early years. The second master has always been concerned about him and once said that if the first wife needs anything, just ask the second wife..."

"That's strange." Wen Shuse frowned. "Don't be afraid of being laughed at by Aunt Biyun. My father didn't go to school in his early years. Everyone said that the Wen family was in financial difficulty and my grandmother had no money to send him to school. In fact, only he himself knew that he had no interest in the imperial examinations. He would get a headache and feel sleepy when he saw a book. If he was really hardworking, he could make some achievements by digging a hole in the wall. As for studying, the poor have their own way of studying and the rich have their own way of studying. Many officials in the dynasties came from poor backgrounds. My father often told me that everyone has their own destiny and that we cannot blame God for our misfortunes, let alone others. He was not afraid of holding back his uncle, so he not only didn't ask him for money, but also supported the Wen family with his own hands..."

The Wen family is considered a scholarly family in Fengcheng, and most people in Fengcheng know what the family situation is.

It just means that Mr. Xie is not as open-minded as his father.

Aunt Biyun was extremely disdainful of her comparing the old man to a merchant. "The old man is the deputy envoy of Fengcheng. How can he be as willful as the second master of the Wen family? When the second master of the Xie family returned to Fengcheng with his family and money, I don't know how many eyes were watching him. Fortunately, the old man protected him from behind..."

"What is there to protect?" Wen Shuse seemed to not understand what his aunt meant, and looked puzzled. "The country is peaceful and prosperous under the current emperor's rule. Could it be that someone dares to come to the mansion to rob people of their money? And grandpa's money, as I remember correctly, was the silver money bestowed by the emperor. Aunt Biyun means that the emperor has not governed the country well, or that someone does not take the emperor seriously and wants to make trouble?"

Seeing that she actually brought up the matter with His Majesty, Aunt Biyun was stunned, "I don't mean that..."

"That's because Aunt Biyun is overthinking. No matter how bold the thief is, he can't come to rob you, otherwise the laws of Dafeng will not let him off. As the saying goes, you can guard against thieves at home even if you guard against them day and night."

This was an open mockery and veiled sarcasm, without even a single dirty word, but it singled out the eldest wife for attention. Biyun didn't dare to say anything more. If she continued, she might be skinned naked and scolded by her husband.

The second lady couldn't swallow this breath. When she heard her words "it's hard to guard against thieves in the house", she rushed forward two steps in anger, "You..."

Wen Shuse's expression remained unchanged, "Second Madam, do you have anything else to say?"

Seeing her arrogant look, the second lady was so angry that she couldn't vomit for a long time.

In fact, it was not that they couldn't make ends meet. Wen Shuse kindly advised, "My master is the deputy envoy of Fengcheng, and his monthly salary is not low. As long as you don't spend lavishly and are frugal on weekdays, you will definitely have enough money. From now on, each of you will take care of your own business. You don't have to rack your brains and think of all kinds of ways to cheat people at the cost of your reputation. Wouldn't it be more reassuring to spend your own money?"

No one was spared from the barrage of attacks.

She was determined to finalize the decision not to set up an accounting office. Seeing that Xie Shao had no reaction, a group of people stood under the sun, getting anxious.

The second lady was silent for a long time, and her eyes happened to fall on a batch of goods that Wen Shuse had just bought today. She was very familiar with some of the boxes.

Isn’t it the stuff from Cui’s gouache shop?

The last time her mother asked her for money for watercolor, she made up a bunch of excuses, saying that the Cui family was just a scam, and then she turned around and bought the money herself.

Finally finding the evidence, the Second Lady laughed coldly, "Third brother, don't believe her. She is two-faced. She just can't bear to see us doing well and wants to take all your wealth." Afraid that Xie Shao didn't believe her, she pointed to a pile of boxes that had not been moved in yet and said, "She knows how to be frugal. The other day she told mother that the Cui family's watercolors have a hoe on the box and told us not to be fooled in the future. But look, third brother, what is that..."

Xie Shao only had the Horse Liquor in his eyes. He looked over and it was useless. It was just a pile of boxes. God knows what they were...

Wen Shuse knew it.

I did say this. The Cui family's watercolor moat is on the box, but it is really beautiful, so I asked the second lady, "Do you know why the Cui family built a lake next to the moat?"

How did she know that the Second Lady was in no mood to play charades with her?

Hearing her ask this, Xie Shao turned his head and looked at the young lady next to him.

The lake built by Cui Jiajian is less than half a mile away from the moat. It is meaningless. It is nothing more than taking off pants to fart. It is a waste of time. I have nothing to do after eating. I am curious about what reason she can give.

Then the young lady in front of him pursed her lips to form a faint dimple. She gently glanced at the table with the silk fan in her hand and said with a smile, "Because the money is his, he is happy."

Xie Shao: ...

The second lady didn't react for a moment, and when she came to her senses, she said angrily, "My Xie family's money has become yours..."

Wen Shuse did not give her a chance to question him, and raised his head to call Uncle An, "Uncle An, check if I have taken any money from the Xie family since I came here?"

There is no need to check. Uncle An shook his head, "No."

Wen Shu smiled, "The second wife of my Wen family is not disabled. She has all her limbs intact and can make her own money. She doesn't have to spend other people's money, so she can spend it however she wants." After the young lady finished speaking, she raised her head and glanced at the people in front of her, "If anyone has any questions, don't be afraid, just speak up."

Although the spring scenery is pleasant, the midday sun is shining brightly in the sky, and standing for a long time will make people sweat on their backs.

The young lady sat under the shade of a tree, holding a silk fan in her hand, her body straight, her cheeks slightly flushed from the long verbal battle, her black pupils sparkled and she looked full of energy.

Looking across, the master and his servants were standing together, with their heads drooped and their faces pale.

I cried and made a fuss, but I just couldn't win the argument.

The young lady successfully fought with several people on her own. Xie Shao didn't know when he was no longer sleepy. He suddenly felt lucky that such a capable young lady was his family and was in the same group with him. He also secretly warned himself that he must never provoke this young lady unless there was something important in the future. Compared with her verbal battle just now, he had already shown mercy to her.

"No one objects, then it's settled. The second house will no longer have an accounting office. Everyone, tell each other when you go back, so that you don't make a wasted trip." Finally remembering the main master who had been sitting next to her and hadn't said a word from beginning to end, the young lady turned around to ask for his opinion, "Does my lord have anything to say?"

She lifted her upper eyelids, making the eyes inside look brighter. There was a smile on her face, but her eyes were full of life.

It was as if as soon as he refuted, she would have thousands of words waiting for him. If he gave an inappropriate answer, he would become one of the people on the opposite side in the next one.

With his reputation as a playboy, he is going to bring trouble upon himself. The young lady will definitely not let him off today.

My head started buzzing again.

After thinking about it carefully, what the young lady said makes sense. You should spend whatever you have and stop spoiling her.

He was the one who left the person behind, and he was the one who took the initiative to hand over the key. She was so considerate and took care of the housekeeping for him. He should be grateful, and he should give her confidence. He pinched his brows and decided to support the young lady. "Third Madam has the final say."

Fortunately, he could be saved, otherwise all her efforts today would have been in vain. To reward him, Wen Shuse picked up a piece of rice cake on the table, leaned over and handed it to his mouth, "My dear, you are wise."

This intimate action finally made everyone understand what was going on.

The Third Young Master is no longer the same Third Young Master as before. He has been bewitched by beauty.

The first lady was anxiously waiting for Biyun to come back with a message, when she saw the first lady, the second lady, and the second mistress, all with sad faces, squeezed into the room.

Several people reported everything Wen Shuse did in the garden, without missing a word.

The description was so vivid that the eldest lady gasped, her blood boiling, and sparks flashed in her eyes, especially when she heard the second lady say, "Third brother is like a demon, whatever she says is what he means."

"The third brother agrees to move out of the accounting office?"

The Second Lady pouted, "That's right, Third Brother said that everything in the Second House will be decided by Third Madam from now on."

This is too much.

The third brother used to be the most talkative person in the mansion. He spent money lavishly and was a real spendthrift, but that also made him exceptionally generous. Almost every time he asked, he would get what he wanted.

When the first lady knew that the second master and the second mistress were going back to Quanzhou, she was relieved. After just a few days of good life, they were actually going to close the accounting office.

If it is withdrawn, where will the expenses of the big house come from?

The eldest lady's eyebrows were twitching rapidly.

As for the second wife of the Wen family, she had often heard the first wife of the Wen family talking about her behind her back, saying that she was a prodigal who threw away a lot of money. At first, she was happy to know that the ancestor had pretended to be dead and finally got such a thing. But now it seems that she did not understand the pros and cons. The reason why the first wife of the Wen family complained was because the second wife of the Wen family did not spend the money on them.

Now it's too late to come to your senses.

Besides, the third brother, the second wife Wen is prettier than the first wife. Men are just for sex after all. They will agree to anything to make a woman happy.

The money was in someone else's hands, and they could just not give it away if they wanted. The eldest lady's temples kept twitching, and she felt as if she had lost all her breath. She leaned on the couch, thinking about how to make amends.

At this juncture, the master sent a servant back to ask her for money. "The master is hosting a banquet in the White Building tonight to entertain several of his subordinates and colleagues. He asked me to go to the lady to get some money."

The eldest lady was furious, "Where did the money come from? Tell him that from now on, our eldest house has no money. The third son was drugged by a vixen, and the vixen took away all the money in the Xie family's treasury."

The servant didn't understand what was going on. He stood there in a daze for a while and had to go back empty-handed.

After letting Master Pei go today, Master Xie went to Prince Jing's mansion. Knowing that Zhou Kuang would make a scene, he reported to Madam Zhou first, "I have searched the carriage, but there is no one inside. If we continue searching, we will anger him. It will not be a good idea to confront the prince head-on. I think that since a night has passed, the person may have been sent away long ago..."

"That's not true, Deputy Envoy." Before he could finish his words, Zhou Kuang rushed in from outside and interrupted him, "When the incident happened yesterday, I immediately had the city gates sealed and every passing carriage checked. We chased them all night and chased them out of the border of Fengcheng. I have asked the people there, and they all said they didn't see any suspicious carriages. There's no doubt that the person must be in Pei Yuanqiu's carriage."

Madam Zhou sat upright on the couch. Although her face was somewhat worried, she was not too flustered. She turned her head to look at Zhou Kuang who had rushed in rashly, and said unhappily, "How dare you say that? Who caused this?"

Zhou Kuang was very dissatisfied with Deputy Envoy Xie for letting Pei Yuanqiu go. He ignored Madam Zhou's rebuke and continued, "Pei Yuanqiu abandoned his first wife in his early years and went to the Eastern Capital to marry the daughter of the high-ranking Wang family. After marrying up and gaining power, he became the current Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple. Everyone knows that his wife, Wang, and the wife of the current Right Prime Minister are biological sisters. The Right Prime Minister is also the current uncle of the emperor. The relationship is not difficult to sort out. The fate of several uncles around is enough to show that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to reduce the power of the vassal states. Now it's our turn. Pei Yuanqiu came back this time just to find something to hold against us. Even if there was no trick with the armory, he would have thought of other ways. The Deputy Envoy should understand this better than me. It is inappropriate to rashly let him go today."

Ever since Prince Jing came to Fengcheng, he has been very fond of the eldest master of the Xie family and promoted him from a guard to a deputy envoy.

He had never said a harsh word to him in all these years, but today he was scolded by the prince in front of Madam Zhou. Deputy Envoy Xie looked a little embarrassed.

Mrs. Zhou noticed it and scolded, "Nonsense! If you don't let him go, are you going to detain him here?"

"Why not?" Zhou Kuang was anxious. "This is my father's land. If he really has bad intentions, I will cut his neck with a knife and make him never come to Dongdu."

The princess asked him in a gentle voice, "If you kill him, wouldn't that just give others irrefutable evidence to frame your father?"

"If you have made such a plan, you can find an excuse to justify it."

Seeing that he was determined not to give up, Madam Zhou had no choice but to say to Mr. Xie, "The deputy envoy has worked hard, so go back and rest first."

Deputy Envoy Xie did not stay any longer and bowed, saying, "I will take my leave first."

As soon as the people left, Zhou Kuang sat down next to Madam Zhou with an angry look on his face, "The deputy envoy was deceived by Pei Yuanqiu's words today. He was looking at the pot while eating from the bowl. When it comes to the eldest son, the deputy envoy is like being pinched by a snake. Are officials in the Eastern Capital so popular? Did my father treat him badly, or did he dislike the money my father gave him? Compared with Xie Pushe and Brother Xie, this master of the Xie family is really not up to par..."

Mrs. Zhou listened to him finish his complaints before she spoke up, her tone calm, "Human nature is like this. People are driven by interests in this world. What's wrong with that?"

Zhou Kuang took a deep breath and calmed down after a long time. "Thanks to Brother Xie for reminding me to send someone to the Eastern Capital immediately to apologize to His Majesty first. What do you think, mother?"

When he came back, he discussed with Mrs. Zhou who would be the most suitable person to go.

"Among you, Xie Shao is the most reliable. With your impetuous personality, you will definitely not be able to come up with such a solution." Madam Zhou warned him in advance, "I have already made arrangements for this matter, you don't have to worry about it. Your father is not here, and I'm afraid someone is waiting for us to make trouble. The princes are not allowed to enter the capital without being summoned. Once you step into the Eastern Capital, not to mention your life, your father and the entire Zhongzhou Palace will be implicated."

He still knew this. Zhou Kuang was worried and asked, "Who does mother plan to send?"

"At this critical moment, if my palace sends anyone to the capital, it will alert the enemy." Madam Zhou suddenly looked at him, her expression brightened, "What a coincidence, the second son of the Ming family is said to be going to the Eastern Capital."

Zhou Kuang was stunned.

"Well, go find your future wife." Madam Zhou said as she took out a letter from her sleeve and handed it to him, "Tell her to give it to the Second Young Master Ming and ask him to take it to Concubine Yang Shu in the palace."

Zhou Kuang stood there like a stone pillar, unable to utter a single word.

I thought that since I was injured last time when Madam Ming released the dog, my mother would definitely give up the idea. However, not only did she not do that, but she went to the Ming family to propose marriage the next day.

Now the two are an engaged couple, and the wedding date has been decided, which is set for this autumn.

He couldn't stop it and could only accept it.

Mrs. Zhou saw that his face was red, and asked knowingly, "What's wrong?"

"I, it's not appropriate for me to go. For such a big matter, it's better for mother to be more careful." He turned around and walked away. "Since mother has already made arrangements, I won't disturb her for now."

After Deputy Envoy Xie came out of the palace, he was in a very bad mood. Thinking about how he had been running around for Prince Jing all these years and had almost broken his legs, he suddenly felt hopeless as he would have to serve and clean up the mess for such a dandy young man in the future.

He immediately invited a few of his men to go to Bailou for a drink.

Everyone under him knew that he was wealthy, and he was also very generous to his brothers. Whenever he went to the White Building, he would go to the second and third floors.

There were delicacies from the wild and every person was accompanied by a beauty. While listening to the little songs, they drank the wine fed by the delicate hands of the beauties. It was as if they had drunk fine wine and climbed up to the fairy pavilion, and they felt as if they were floating in the air.

Bailou is different from other places and never accepts credit. Today, Deputy Envoy Xie spent money to buy happiness and gave a little more as a tip. When he paid the bill, he found that he did not have enough money on him, so he sent his servant back home to get it.

Unexpectedly, the servant returned to the White House empty-handed. Seeing that Deputy Envoy Xie's face suddenly darkened, the servant hurriedly repeated the words of the lady word for word. Deputy Envoy Xie frowned, but because he had a group of brothers around him, he couldn't get angry. He found the shopkeeper and temporarily settled the bill with the deputy envoy's status as a guarantor. However, he was no longer in the mood. He poured a glass of wine into his throat, asked his brothers to disperse, and returned to his mansion.

The eldest lady didn't know what happened outside. When she saw him coming back, she was so angry that her nose was not a nose and her eyes were not eyes. She started to scold him, "You still remember to come back. If you were any later, you probably wouldn't even have a place to land."

Uncle Xie was also very angry because he didn't get the money. "What's wrong? The mountains are collapsing and the earth is breaking."

The eldest lady sneered, "I think it's almost the same."

Mr. Xie had just heard what the servant had said and had a rough idea of ​​what was going on. Seeing her in this state, he knew something must have happened, so he asked her, "What happened to the third brother?"

The eldest lady blurted out, "She was bewitched by a vixen and lost both her lover and her wealth."

Uncle Xie hated this look of hers the most. He took a breath and asked, "Can't you just talk properly?"

The eldest lady was angry and asked me why I didn't speak politely. "Your good nephew has married a good wife and plans to close the account office from tomorrow. From now on, all our family expenses will depend on you, uncle."

She was full of innuendos, and Uncle Xie didn't expect to hear the whole story from her, so he went to Biyun and asked, "Tell me what happened."

Biyun told the whole story, and Uncle Xie gritted his teeth and said nothing for a long time.

The first lady began to taunt again, "What else can the master come up with..."

"You still have the nerve?" The Xie family's uncle suddenly shouted, and turned back to glare at the eldest lady, feeling very disappointed. "I've told you a long time ago that you should be sensible in doing things and not seek small gains in the short term, but you just won't listen. How can you be short-sighted enough to take on a big responsibility? No matter how the second lady Wen came into the Xie family, since the third brother was able to keep her, it means that he has already recognized her in his heart. She is the third grandmother of the Xie family. Is it necessary for you to come to her house one by one to provoke her? You are shooting yourself in the foot, but have you gained anything? You are simply as stupid as pigs and dogs."

The eldest lady was dumbfounded by his scolding.

"Do you know what the current situation in Zhongzhou is like?" Uncle Xie has been having a headache these past two days. "The movement in the palace is already very obvious. They are going to reduce the power of the princes around them. Is there any prince who will have a good ending? Prince Jing will definitely be in danger in the future. The eldest brother's transfer order is coming soon. At this critical moment, it's ok that you can't share our worries, but you also make a scene. Look, you don't act like the master of the house at all."

Uncle Xie was very angry.

This is a big deal.

The eldest lady was stunned for a moment, and finally calmed down. She didn't care about the money anymore and asked hurriedly, "What happened?"

Uncle Xie took a deep breath and said, "This time Pei Yuanqiu came back to find something to hold against Prince Jing, but that useless prince built an armory and was caught red-handed. The witnesses and evidence have been sent out of the city today. I'm afraid it won't be long before Fengcheng will be finished..."

The eldest lady was frightened, "Where is Prince Jing, have you thought of a solution..."

"Gyeongju was hit by a natural disaster, and the people were causing trouble everywhere. The prince is now trapped in Gyeongju, and the news has been delayed." He took a deep breath and suddenly realized, "Now it seems that all this was arranged by others."

"What should we do?" Seeing him like this, the eldest lady's scalp was numb, "We can't just sit there and wait for death."

Lord Xie recalled the scene on the street today and knew that Lord Pei's words were meant for him. If he really wanted to compete with him today, as soon as the boss arrived in Dongdu to take office, he, Pei Yuanqiu, would only need to move his fingers to make the boss have no place to stand. He might not even get the transfer order before the boss goes to Dongdu.

He knew that Fengcheng was not a place to stay for long, but thanks to his eldest brother's hard work, he passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi with his own ability.

No matter what, we have to send people out before Fengcheng becomes chaotic.

"Wait for the boss' transfer order to come down, and send him to Dongdu immediately. You should make arrangements first, and find a way to buy some property in Dongdu, and try to transfer the money out. Once in Dongdu, you will have to take care of everything..."

After all the twists and turns, it all comes down to money.

The eldest lady looked dejected. "Every year, you spend all your money on entertaining people. What money do you have left? Buying a house in Dongdu? It's easy to say. Last time, I heard the eldest lady of the Wen family mention that a house in Dongdu would cost more than 5,000 strings of cash. Adding the expenses, if the second house doesn't spend a penny, we won't be able to buy a house, let alone rent a decent yard..."

"You should go to my house tomorrow and apologize." We are all family, and words said in anger are not counted. Wait a few days until Third Grandma's anger has subsided, and then you can go to my house and say a few nice words. Can a grudge be left overnight?

Thinking of the young people who came back crying today, the eldest lady was not as optimistic as he thought, "Master, you think too simply. This Second Lady Wen is not easy to deal with."

Mr. Xie frowned, "Where is the old lady, do you know?"

Talking about this old lady makes me angry. Everyone says that as long as they are their own children, they are all flesh and blood. But the old lady of their Xie family is biased. "How can you not know that they are just enjoying a good fortune?"

There was such a big commotion in the mansion, how could Mrs. Xie not know about it?

Yesterday, when the eldest lady came to complain that she couldn't get the money and the shopkeeper came to collect the debt, Mrs. Xie was so excited that she couldn't sleep. She kept talking to Nanzhi, "It's really a blessing in disguise. The ancestral graves of my Xie family are smoking. I actually married a strong lady."

Nanzhi knew she was happy, "The old lady should be relieved this time."

After this branch of the Xie family separated from the main family, Madam Xie had only two sons. The eldest son had mediocre qualifications and an impatient personality since childhood. Fortunately, the second son was intelligent and calm, and he became the Left Prime Minister of Dongdu with his own ability, allowing the Xie family to become one of the noble families. Once you have honor, you cannot lose it. You can give up being an official, but the family's fortune cannot be cut off.

Old Madam Xie has always been very good at judging people. Among the younger generations of the Xie family, the most qualified one is not the eldest son, but Xianwei.

Unfortunately, because of his father, he had to return to Fengcheng.

Gold will always shine, but it can't stand others really treating it as gold. She can see through the twists and turns of the Xie family's eldest wife. Everyone wants to find ways to get something from him.

I thought he would be sensible, but he is just lazy all day long and won't listen to anything I say. He always thinks he has too much money to spend.

But he didn't know that the most difficult thing to keep in this world is money.

If he continues to be so lazy, by the time he dies, his parents will have passed away one after another, and the family fortune will probably be squandered by him.

At the beginning, she was willing to bear the stigma of being biased and temporarily changed the groom because she was attracted by the reputation of the eldest lady of the Wen family for her good housekeeping. When she learned that it was the second lady carried in by the Wen family that night, she was indeed hit hard. She felt dizzy and almost fainted. She lay in bed for a few days, thinking that it was fate and that the second lady would be the second lady, and she no longer had any hope. However, the second lady of the Wen family gave her a surprise.

Fearing that Third Lady would be intimidated by the people in the first house and lose her footing, Old Madam Xie specifically contacted Nanny Fang, asking her to support Third Madam at the critical moment.

However, Third Grandma did not give Nanny Fang any opportunity to use her talents.

Once is an accident, but if it happens again and again, it is a real skill.

The next day, Nanzhi recounted in detail how Third Grandma had argued with everyone and scolded several women to tears. Old Madam Xie sat on the couch, listening with her ears perked up. The more she listened, the brighter her eyes became.

Finally, when she heard that Third Grandma was going to close the accounting office, Mrs. Xie was so excited that she burst into tears.

After praying for the Buddha's blessing, he quickly instructed Nanzhi, "Go, pick up some supplements, take the good ones, and send them to the old sister of the Wen family. It's not easy to raise a girl. She likes to burn incense. Give her all the boxes of incense tablets in the room. This old sister is really an amazing person..."

After muttering to himself, he could not calm down his excitement. He stood up and told the maid, "Prepare incense and burn to worship the Buddha..."

When the eldest lady came over with a few ladies, the old lady was indeed burning incense.

Seeing her blushing face, the eldest lady suddenly remembered that the old ancestor was biased, but she still held on to a glimmer of hope and enumerated the difficulties of the first wife one by one.

As a result, the old ancestor asked back with a stern face, "Why, the eldest wife's salary is not enough for you to spend? Have you had enough of the comfortable life and are you itching to spend money? The second wife has money to support you, but what about the future? Are the first and second wives planning to marry a wealthy businessman with a rich family background?"

The first lady was so angry that her heart ached. After she came back, she picked up a teacup to smash it, but then she remembered that she would have to pay the compensation with her own money in the future, so she put it down. The more she thought about it, the more miserable she felt. When she saw Mr. Xie coming back, she was naturally in a bad mood.

After listening to her, Deputy Envoy Xie also fell silent.

He had known since childhood that his mother favored the second child. It would be a lie to say that he had no complaints in his heart, but since it did not cause any loss to him, he did not care.

This time is different, it concerns the eldest brother's future. "Everyone is angry right now, and words are useless. Send someone to call Chengji back in two days, and I will go and talk to the old lady."

Today, the eldest son Xie Heng followed the instructions of Deputy Envoy Xie and escorted Pei Yuanqiu and his party out of the city gate. Just as he was about to turn around, Pei Yuanqiu beside him pushed open the lattice window and thanked him, "Thank you for seeing me off, eldest son."

Xie Heng pulled the reins, his face calm, "Today, I am sending Lord Pei off because Lord Pei is from Fengcheng like me. I hope Lord Pei will not forget the elders and fellow countrymen of Fengcheng no matter where he is in the future."

Pei Yuanqiu smiled and said, "I didn't expect that the eldest master is still a nostalgic person. The eldest master is still young. One day, when you travel all over the mountains and rivers and see the beautiful scenery, Dafeng will be your home."

Without further delay, he turned around, lowered the carriage curtain, and said to the coachman, "Let's go."

The carriage behind him came slowly. Xie Heng stood there without moving. While he frowned in thought, his eyes inadvertently glanced at the carriage in front of him.

The lattice windows of the carriage were not closed. When the wind blew, a corner of the white sand curtain was lifted, and the person sitting inside was none other than the eldest lady of the Wen family.

Xie Heng was slightly startled. The lady opposite seemed to have noticed his gaze. When she turned around, the carriage just passed by her. He didn't know whether the other party saw him or not.

Qiu Ying looked sharp, "Madam, the young master is outside..."

The lady's face showed no emotion. After a while, she said softly, "We are just not meant to be together."

The team set off and slowly drove towards the Eastern Capital. As soon as Pei Yuanqiu lowered the curtain, the retainer beside him said, "My Lord, you should be relieved this time."

"How can I feel at ease?" Pei Yuanqiu unscrewed the water bag and drank a few sips.

I had just stood under the sun for a while, and sweat broke out on my back. I didn't expect that the Zhou prince was not a fool and even suspected me. If Xie Daoyuan hadn't had a weak spot, I would have had a hard time getting away today.

"There is still a fight to be had." Pei Yuanqiu handed the water bag to the retainer. "Your Highness originally proposed to reduce the prince's fiefdom. His Majesty neither agreed nor opposed to the others around him, but His Majesty was firm in his attitude towards Prince Jing, and no one knows the reason. Once this handle is placed in front of His Majesty, if His Majesty still steps forward to defend it, Your Highness should really be on guard."

The retainer thought it was ridiculous. "Your Highness is the eldest son of His Majesty, and Prince Jing is an adopted son. It's just because of their early feelings that they want him to spend his last years in Fengcheng. Could it be that they really want to favor him in major matters?"

"To enjoy your old age, why don't you go to Shuzhou Jiangnan? Why do you have to be the Jiedushi of Zhongzhou, which is closest to the Eastern Capital?"

The retainer was shocked, and his expression became heavy.

Pei Yuanqiu continued, "Back then, Xie Pushe was the left prime minister, and his career was at its peak, but he suddenly resigned and returned to Fengcheng. Now it seems that it is not that simple."

"Your Excellency suspects that Xie Pushe's resignation was fake, and he actually received the emperor's order to come to Fengcheng to protect Prince Jing?" The retainer couldn't understand, "He is just an adopted son, why is Your Majesty so partial to him..."

"Why is this so hard to understand?" Pei Yuanqiu tilted his head back, "Isn't the guy from the Wen family an example?"

"How can the imperial family be compared with an ordinary family?"

"Who knows if he is an adopted son? Everything depends on what Your Majesty does this time." Pei Yuanqiu thought of his rebellious son, exhaled a long breath, closed his eyes and said, "Before Fengcheng is in chaos, find a way to tie that rebellious son to Dongdu for me."

He had been married to Wang for many years, but she had no children. Now he only had the son left by his original wife.

Whether he admits it or not, it is his life.

"And that Third Master Xie." Pei Yuanqiu suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp, "With the brain of Master Zhou, I'm afraid he still can't figure out that he came to check my carriage today. It must be his idea. I tried to persuade him several times before, but he was always cleverly evasive. He is very vigilant and doesn't look like a playboy at all."

The retainer looked solemn, "If the Xie family really stands with Prince Jing, it will be difficult to deal with it."

As the Left Prime Minister and having been active in Dongdu for so many years, his hidden network of contacts must have been deeply rooted.

Pei Yuanqiu snorted, "Empress Xie is indeed indestructible, but even if it is an iron egg, I will crack it. When we get to Dongdu, send someone to ask about the transfer order of the eldest son, and issue it to him as soon as possible."

Wen Shuse was fighting one against five today, and not only was he not tired at all, but seeing that he was getting more and more energetic, no one dared to stay here and get scolded, so they all dispersed in shame.

The man next to him also moved quickly. The round stool under his butt seemed to burn his flesh. He stood up quickly and left.

After walking only two steps, the young lady called him, "My dear."

His legs and feet seemed to be out of control, and he stopped, and for the first time ever, he turned around and answered her, "What's wrong, ma'am?"

In the past it was either 'Wen Er' or 'you'.

Suddenly calling him "Madam". Wen Shuse was not used to his change, but when he thought about it, he must be full of gratitude for helping him solve such a big trouble today.

Actually, it is meaningless to do things for others if you don't get their support. Wen Shu pointed at a grain of rice cake residue on the corner of his mouth and asked him in a gentle voice, "Is the rice cake delicious?"

God knows what the rice cake tastes like. When she stuffed it into her mouth, the fragrance of her fingertips filled her mouth and nose. She chewed it twice and swallowed it whole. It must have passed through her intestines and stomach by now, and she couldn't taste it at all. But the sharp-toothed young lady suddenly showed concern for her, which really made her feel uneasy. She could only nod against her conscience, "It's delicious."

Afraid that she would continue to talk to him, he said, "You've been tired all day, you should rest early."

Wen Shuse thought that he really needed to do something to get along with others, and then expressed his sincerity to him, "Don't worry, my dear, I will definitely take good care of the household for you."

The man opposite pulled the corner of his mouth, "Where there is a will there is a way, my lady, work hard."

Wen Shuse became famous that day with his witty remarks. But when he woke up the next morning, he felt his throat was a little dry.

Aunt Qing and Xiangyun helped her wash up. Nanny Fang brought in a round ceramic bowl with printed patterns and called out to Third Madam. "The old lady had someone boil bird's nest early in the morning. Nanzhi just brought it over. Third Madam has prepared it. Come out and eat it while it's hot. It's good for moistening your throat."

The old lady is still very considerate.

Everyone witnessed the Third Madam's abilities yesterday. When had the Second House ever been so proud? Madam Fang was excited for half the night and is still in high spirits today.

Bring her what Old Madam Xie said, "The old lady said that the Third Young Master was able to marry a woman like Third Madam because of the great fortune of the Xie family's ancestral tomb."

He had made a mess of the mansion in the past two days, and the people from the first house would definitely come looking for the old lady. Wen Shuse was actually unsure in his heart, but now that he heard the old lady's words, it was like taking a reassurance pill.

People can never stand being praised. Wen Shuse said modestly, "It's just my job, how can I deserve such praise from grandma." But he couldn't help but make another bold statement, "Don't worry, with me here, no one can think of taking over the warehouse again."

As he said, Uncle An of Wen Shuse closed down the accounting office that day and took control of the account books in his own hands.

I thought there would be more trouble, so I was fully prepared and waited for them to come again, but unexpectedly I spent two days in peace. I couldn't believe that this was the end. "Is it just like that?"

Xiangyun smiled and said, "After the battle that day, I'm afraid my wife's reputation has spread a long time ago. Who would be so desperate as to come here to ask for a scolding?"

Having said that, I haven’t seen Xie San in the past two days.

When he woke up in the morning, the west wing was empty. If you didn't know, you would think he had received an official position.

No one came to disturb her, so she moved out again and sat under the pear tree.

This pear tree was planted by the second wife herself after she returned to Fengcheng. It is in full bloom now, with clusters of snow-white petals unfolding and hanging on the branches.

It seemed as if he had just discovered this spring scenery today. Wen Shuse looked up and slowly appreciated it.

The last time, when Nanny Fang heard her say that she couldn't smell the fragrance of flowers, she had someone pick a few peonies, decorated them in a vase, and placed them on the wooden table in front of her.

The late sun makes the mountains and rivers beautiful, and the spring breeze makes the flowers and grass fragrant.

A faint fragrance fills the air, and a strong sense of spring fills the eyes.

Just as she was lying in the reclining chair, enjoying the endless springtime, Xiangyun suddenly walked in from outside, "Third Madam, the eldest son is back."

Wen Shuse's tightly closed eyes suddenly opened.

"I heard that the old lady is holding a banquet today and has called all the old and young people in the house to come over. My wife will also go over." As soon as Xiangyun finished speaking, Nanzhi came to the yard to pass on the message, "Third Madam, the old lady is holding a banquet today. Please come to Ningxin Hall to eat now."

It was so sudden that Wen Shuse was stunned for a moment.

A few days ago, Xie San repeatedly stopped her from seeing people, but now the family will meet sooner or later.

He hurriedly stood up from the easy chair and looked down at himself. He had been sitting for a long time, and his clothes were a little wrinkled. He couldn't face others. "Then I'll go change my clothes first."

Xiangyun followed her into the house, dressed up, looked at the bronze mirror countless times, and finally was satisfied. She came out with her hair held up. Nanzhi was still waiting outside.

The group left the yard. Wen Shuse walked with exceptionally brisk steps, recalling the tall figure he saw on horseback that day, and then thinking of that voice, an unprecedented, gentle and elegant face had already appeared in his mind.

However, the road was too long and I didn't see anyone for a long time. I couldn't help but turn around and ask Nan Zhi, "Sir, aren't you busy with official business? Why did you come back so suddenly?"

Nan Zhi seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if he had something to hide. Wen Shuse became even more curious, "Did something happen?"

"I won't hide it from Third Madam. The transfer order for the eldest son will come before the end of this month if nothing goes wrong. Once the transfer order comes, he will have to go to Dongdu to take up his post. Today, the eldest master and the eldest lady came to the old lady and wanted to buy a property for the eldest son in Dongdu..."

A bucket of cold water poured down from the sky without any warning, chilling people to the bone.

The sparks in his heart were extinguished with an audible "hiss, hiss" sound, and the unprecedented face in his mind was instantly distorted. The banished immortal who was not interested in worldly affairs fell from the Cloud Palace in the Ninth Heaven and turned into an old Taoist with a big nose.

My dears, the 10,000-word v chapter is here!