Liu Yun'er hurriedly poured him some wine and placed some meatballs in his bowl. She said angrily, "Don't be so loud. Be careful not to scare the child."
Qin Suan said dissatisfiedly: "You're scared like this? Then what's the point?"
Seeing his father's dark face, Quan Ge'er became even more frightened. He also regretted his decision and wished he could go back to Nong Yu Hall right away. Although the eldest lady was cold, she wouldn't be angry with him as long as he didn't slack off or make mistakes.
Liu Yuner pushed her son.
"Brother Quan, haven't you memorized all your poems? Why don't you recite them for Daddy?"
When Quan Ge'er heard this, he became even more nervous. He'd been so obsessed with martial arts lately that he'd neglected his poetry. But his mother wouldn't let him practice swordplay, insisting instead on him memorizing his own works.
Upon hearing this, Qin Su'an put down his wine glass and waited to hear his son's homework.
When Quan Ge'er saw that he couldn't escape, he had to stand up, put his hands behind his back, and try hard to think of which song to recite.
Qin Su'an waited for a long time, but when he saw his son still hesitating, he couldn't help but become annoyed.
These days, he has been encountering obstacles everywhere in the officialdom, especially those old subordinates of the Xie family, who seem to have made things difficult for him.
My life was so frustrating. When I got home, my son was so useless that he couldn't even recite a book!
There is absolutely no hope in this day!
Thinking of this, he raised his hand and slammed it on the table! He said angrily: "If you can't recite it, then don't recite it! Damn it, I got mad outside, and you two are still making things difficult for me when I come back. Can't you just let me be quiet?"
He became angrier and angrier as he spoke. He stood up and walked out the door.
Liu Yun'er was stunned! Seeing Qin Su'an walk to the door, she stumbled out and shouted, "Uncle, it's so late, where are you going?"
"Go out and get some fresh air!" Qin Su'an said, and walked out without looking back.
Xie Wanyun visited several shops that day and also went to visit an old member of the Xie family.
This old subordinate was named Cheng Zhi, and he was the grain inspector in charge of the grain transport.
The canal has been severely blocked recently, and grain and goods from the south cannot be transported in. As a result, food and clothing for the millions of people in the capital are becoming a bit tight.
Gathering laborers to dredge the river wasn't easy. Furthermore, it was winter, and the very act of freezing water meant anyone who stepped into the water would freeze to death in no time.
As a result, the project progressed at an unusually slow pace. As the official in charge, Cheng Zhi faced calls for accountability from his superiors and requests for advice from his subordinates. He was so anxious that even in the middle of winter, his face was covered in irritation.
Xie Wanyun came to Cheng Zhi to inquire about the situation because the goods to his store had not arrived yet. Only then did he realize that the situation had become so serious.
"Sir, I'm afraid it's too late to dredge the river now. New Year's Eve is approaching. If the goods can't be brought in, and the New Year's celebrations are delayed, I'm afraid I'll be embarrassed!"
Cheng Zhi frowned and couldn't help but sigh.
"Who says not? It's just that I really can't think of any good solution right now. At worst, I'll just quit my job."
Xie Wanyun's eyes turned cold, and he said bluntly: "This is not the Cheng Zhi I know. People from the Zhenguo Mansion should not shrink back when faced with difficulties."
"Miss!" Cheng Zhi was greatly surprised. In his excitement, he even forgot to address her as Madam and just called her Miss.
He was a disciple of the Xie family of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. He came from a poor family. Seeing that he was diligent and studious, the Duke of Zhenguo supported him all the way to his current position.
He couldn't bring shame to the Zhenguogong Mansion! But...
"Sir Cheng, let's find a solution together. There are always more solutions than problems." Xie Wanyun vaguely remembered his previous life and seemed to have encountered a similar problem.
But she was unconscious at that time and lived in seclusion, so how was the matter resolved later?
The two were lost in thought and didn't realize Yan Suizhi had arrived.
Yan Suizhi was the Second Minister of the Cabinet, shouldering a heavy responsibility. The river problem was arguably the biggest problem he had encountered this winter. He pondered over several solutions, but none seemed sufficiently reliable. So he went to the Grain Supervisor's Office to consult with Cheng Zhi.
As a result, he saw Xie Wanyun's carriage outside. He did not let the officer inform him and quietly came in. He just happened to hear Xie Wanyun encouraging Cheng Zhi to find a solution.
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