It was late at night, but Official Fu had not yet fallen asleep.

Today, an edict from His Majesty threw him off balance. His original idea in this life was that Fu Xiaoguan could grow up safely. If he could pass the imperial examination, that would be the best. If not, then he would inherit this huge family business. If he could learn some skills to manage the family, that would also be great. If there was no way to change it, this family business would be enough for him to squander, and Fu Daguan would focus his main energy on his grandson - if this son was not promising, then it would not be too late to train him in the next generation.

Now that Fu Xiaoguan has grown up and has acquired literary talent, which has brought him great honor, and he is also steady in his dealings with others, it is only natural that the Fu family will be handed over to him.

He made other arrangements for Qi and the child she was about to give birth, so that Qi and the child could live a simple and prosperous life to avoid any disputes.

But now His Majesty wants him to take five concubines and have many children - it's not that the Fu family can't afford it, but doing so will inevitably lead to those bloody things, not to mention that he has promised Yun Qing that he will not have more children.

This imperial decree cannot be violated, oh... it's difficult!

When Fu Xiaoguan came back, he saw that the lights in his father's yard were still on. After thinking for a moment, he went in.

"Dad, you don't have to worry about this. Just do as I tell you." Fu Xiaoguan sat down and Fu Daguan sighed.

"I have to go to the village early tomorrow morning. I have two matters in Linjiang that I need to ask Dad to take care of."

"Well, go ahead."

"The first one is the Qi family. The Qi family winery has gone bankrupt. I need those winemakers. I need to trouble Dad to help me get them."

The incident involving Qi's winery has now settled down and no one has heard about it in the market. When Fu Daguan saw those advertisements of Qi's winery, he was very worried, but Fu Xiaoguan was in the lower village at that time, so he didn't ask about it.

As a result, on August 15th, the Qi family played a huge joke on the people of Linjiang. The wine that was praised to the sky was not put on the market, and it has not been put on the market until now. He didn't know the reason and thought that the Qi family must have been unlucky.

My family's Xishan Winery is expanding, and it is normal for my son to need a master.

"I'll arrange for someone to contact you tomorrow."

"Also, send someone to Yuji Glass Shop in Xifang tomorrow. I've asked Yu Zhongtan to order a lot of glassware. Once it's ready, please arrange for someone to deliver it to Xishan Villa. I need it urgently. Be very careful when transporting it, as it's easy to break."

"I understand... Son, I just can't understand how His Majesty knew about our Fu family? Even if you're famous now, wouldn't that have reached the ears of Heaven? Even if His Majesty knew about you, he should have decreed that you marry a wife and concubines, why me?"

Fu Xiaoguan laughed. "This proves that Dad is still strong despite his old age. Didn't the imperial edict say that the Fu family is small and needs you to expand the family? You can choose freely. Pick someone young and beautiful, so they can have children. After you've chosen someone, the ceremony of taking a concubine must be done in a decent manner. After all, it's His Majesty's will. If you have news, please let me know if I haven't returned yet. I must get to know the second, third, sixth, and sixth concubines."

"Why……"

Official Fu knelt on his knees and sighed repeatedly.

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Early the next morning, Fu Xiaoguan set off with a group of people in a carriage.

There was no other way. The Ninth Princess Yu Wenyun was going to the West Mountain Villa, so he had to bring all the cooks and maids in the backyard with him - he could eat whatever he wanted, but the Ninth Princess was a princess after all, so her life must be more refined.

After the convoy arrived at the South Gate and waited for an incense stick of time, two carriages arrived. Fu Xiaoguan and Yu Wenjun met each other, and the group headed south in the morning light.

Fu Xiaoguan had expected the princess's trip to be a grand affair, with at least dozens of guards, but he hadn't expected her to be so simple. When they met earlier, he had tactfully told Yu Wenjun that he probably wouldn't mention the title of "Princess" when they got to the village below. Yu Wenjun was actually pleased, thinking this was a better option, as it would save her from the tedious formalities.

"There is a master in the car behind her." Su Mo said.

"How high?"

"Taller than me."

Fu Xiaoguan looked at Su Mo. He didn't know how tall Su Mo was, but since Su Mo was the closed disciple of the Taoist temple master, he must be of a certain height. Now that Su Mo said that the person brought by Yu Wenjun was taller than him - it was normal. After all, she was the princess of a country, and the royal family must have no shortage of masters.

"That's better. I don't want anything to happen to her in the lower village."

Fu Xiaoguan meditated and practiced Qi along the way. The convoy did not slow down because of the presence of Her Royal Highness the Princess. Around noon, the convoy arrived at the West Mountain Villa.

This time, Fu Xiaoguan did not get out of the car to walk in the fields, but went straight into the villa.

The group got off the car in the outer courtyard. Zhang Ce had already greeted them. Fu Xiaoguan gave him a few instructions, and Zhang Ce went to the inner courtyard to make arrangements.

At this time, the farmers who had returned from the autumn harvest had already returned, and the outer courtyard was very lively. They naturally saw the convoy and knew that the young master had come again, so they were all happy.

Yu Wenjun had already gotten off the car. Dong Shulan thought about it and got off as well.

Fu Xiaoguan did not notice Dong Shulan because Wang Er and Wang Qiang, father and son, were talking to Fu Xiaoguan at the moment.

"Master, the rice is ripe, and the ten weeds have been harvested. They can be harvested after some sun drying today."

"Did the rainstorm affect the rice harvest?"

"The impact is not significant, and the harvest is expected to be 10% higher than in previous years."

Fu Xiaoguan thought for a moment and asked, "How is the construction of the houses in Wangjia Village going?"

"The busy farming season has slowed down a bit recently, but once the rice is stored in the warehouse, things will pick up speed."

"Okay, I understand. Go eat and rest first."

After Wang Er and his son left, Fu Xiaoguan turned around and found that Yu Wenjun was behind him, and Dong Shulan was also behind him.

This startled him, and he couldn't help but look delighted, "When did you come?"

Dong Shulan rolled her eyes at him. Fu Xiaoguan smiled, touched his nose, and led a group of people to the inner courtyard.

Wang Er and his family continued to live in the inner courtyard, so Fu Xiaoguan arranged for Yu Wenjun and Dong Shulan to stay in the room next to his own on the second floor. Chunxiu brought several people from the backyard of the Fu Mansion to the second floor of the west wing and settled down next to Su Mo's room.

Then Chunxiu took them to the kitchen to busy themselves, and Fu Xiaoguan, Dong Shulan and Yu Wenyun sat down under the shade of the trees in the yard.

Fu Xiaoguan also saw the master that Su Mo mentioned. She was a woman who looked to be in her twenties. She was not outstanding in appearance. She looked around with a cold and vigilant expression, and then went to her room on the second floor.

"Shulan, when did you come?"

Dong Shulan took off her veil and glared at Fu Xiaoguan, "Why, are you afraid of me coming?"

"What are you talking about? If you don't come, I'm going to go to the capital to snatch her away."

Dong Shulan's face turned red and she looked shy.

"And by the way, you robbed me too!" Yu Wenjun said with a resentful look on his face.