Jiang Fulu smiled a shrewd smile and sighed, "Character is very important. Censor Lu and Yu Jijiu were both originally under the command of the Chief Minister of the Guards. Why did they switch sides and join my army?"
In recent years, Wei Shoufu has had fewer and fewer people, and he has gained some status by relying on his seniority.
Jiang Fulu is different. Those who understand him respect his character.
Mo Qianyu rolled her eyes. No wonder Xie Zhao had been respecting Jiang Fulu recently. He was also fooled!
Killing enemies in the north didn't mean Mo Qianyu couldn't hear news from the capital. He revealed, "Master Jiang, I heard that the two masters of the Zhao family were originally on your side. Why did they betray you?"
Jiang Fulu finished gnawing on the last piece of meat on the chicken leg and said with great disdain: "Do you think anyone with any character can join my team?"
Jiang Fulu emphasized: "It's not that those two betrayed us, but that they were driven out by me!"
The dragon boat race was halfway through when something went wrong on the side of Prime Minister Wei.
Jiang Fulu's predictions came true. Several adults who couldn't swim were frightened and the dragon boat race ended in failure.
To everyone's surprise, Jiang Fulu was extremely open-minded about this: "Your Majesty, today is a good day. Why don't we offer sacrifices to the river god and pray for good weather and prosperity for our great Qi."
Xiao She agreed again, cursing Jiang Fulu in his heart as an old fox, for letting him be the good guy!
On the Dragon Boat Festival, Jiang Fulu stayed up all night and took Chen to count money at home.
"Madam, no wonder gambling is forbidden among the people. The money we receive in one day is more than what I, the master, receive in gifts in several years!"
Corruption has a bad reputation after all, but money earned from gambling is legitimate.
After a sleepless night, Jiang Fulu went to the morning court in high spirits, leaving Chen to tidy up the warehouse.
Manager Jiang asked, "Madam, why don't you leave twenty taels of silver for the master?"
Chen refused without hesitation: "Have you forgotten that the master just had a drunken outburst?"
Jiang Fulu loved wine. He usually ate and spent his money at home and never went to brothels for fun. He saved all the money on wine.
Originally, Chen turned a blind eye and didn't want to keep a close eye on Jiang Fulu, but Jiang Fulu was not up to the task.
He made a fool of himself after getting drunk. If he behaved indecently in front of the emperor, the Jiang family would be in trouble.
At the morning court, Chief Minister Wei took sick leave.
After Jiang Fulu returned home, he hummed a little tune and said, "Madam, let's not go and scold this time. I will go to visit the Prime Minister Wei."
Anyway, the person that Prime Minister Wei least wants to see right now must be him.
It’s never nice to go visit empty-handed.
Jiang Fulu massaged Chen's shoulders and said, "I have earned so much money, can I get some symbolic benefits?"
Chen Shi didn't want to give a single penny, but she couldn't immediately discourage Jiang Fulu's enthusiasm, so she smiled and said, "Master, our relationship with the Wei family is not good. If you give me something too good, it will hurt my heart."
Jiang Fulu thought about it and realized that this was exactly the case. Since Prime Minister Wei was ill, he would send him some supplements.
Chen immediately came up with an idea: "While the Second Young Master is away, go and capture Honghong and send her to the Wei family."
The maid agreed and asked, "What about the Second Young Master..."
Chen waved her hand nonchalantly: "Just buy another red one to replace it. He can't tell anyway!"
When the maid reached the door, Chen thought of Jiang Huaiqing's daily hunt for goose eggs. She rubbed her forehead and said, "Go buy a laying goose!"
When they have enough goose eggs, Jiang Huaiqing will definitely cook some and scramble them for Jiang Yuzhu to send as a letter. Chen will also be able to see her daughter more often. "If there is any shortage in the future, I will automatically make up for it and buy mother geese."
"Yes, ma'am!"
The maid couldn't help but feel sympathy for the second young master, but when she thought of the aroma of stewed goose meat, the maid's only sympathy disappeared without a trace.
At sunset, the sky was dyed with a light purple haze.
Jiang Yuzhu rushed back from the villa with her maid, preparing to find an authentic restaurant for dinner.
Hongli suddenly remembered and said, "When I accompanied you out this morning, I seemed to hear the kitchen staff mention that the master left the yamen early today and hosted a banquet for General Mo at his residence."
Mo Qianyu contributed to this dragon boat race.
"Are there guests at home?"
Jiang Yuzhu's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she called Hong Xiu over to the side and said, "Go to the restaurant later and order some northern stews. They should be large portions and sent back to the mansion."
After receiving the instructions, Hong Xiu sighed and said, "Madam, you care about the master more than before."
Xie Zhao entertained the guests and Jiang Yuzhu served the dishes, which clearly showed their importance to the guests.
This also brought honor to Xie Zhao.
After Hongxiu left, Hongli asked, "Do you want to thank the master?"
Jiang Yuzhu was thinking about it, and asked in confusion: "Why should I thank him?"
Hongli was also confused: "Aren't you giving extra dishes to the master's guests because of the dragon boat race?"
"Hongli, is your wife so kind?"
Jiang Yuzhu shook her head. It was not like she had not helped Xie Zhao clean up the mess before. They were just helping each other.
Besides, she is a widow and has not cheated on Xie Zhao yet. Based on their marriage status, he should do these things.
Hongli was immediately brainwashed and thought what his wife said was quite reasonable: "Then why did you send food and cater to her preferences..."
Hongli remembered that his wife had said that most scholars were gigolos. Could it be that he had fallen for a military general?
"For my second brother."
Jiang Yuzhu tapped Hongli's little head and smiled.
The return of soldiers from the North City Camp to Beijing is a good opportunity for Jiang Huaiqing.
In order to learn martial arts, Jiang Huaiqing sought out famous teachers. However, although those people had some basic skills, most of them were just fancy moves and could not be compared with the soldiers who had been on the battlefield.
Zhang Zhong had practiced martial arts for many years. While working as a coolie in the Jiang family to atone for his sins, he fought with Jiang Huaiqing and they were evenly matched.
Jiang Yuzhu believes that her second brother has potential in this area and wants to find a powerful master for him.
"Practicing martial arts can strengthen your body and protect yourself and your family. If Princess Yu Tan beats him up, wouldn't Second Brother have escaped harm if he had run faster?"
Instead of expecting others to change their personalities, it is better to improve yourself.
Jiang Yuzhu supports Princess Yutan but also feels sorry for her second brother, especially since the two siblings have such a close relationship.
The road in the north of the city is narrow and winding, with many potholes on the ground.
The carriage was too bumpy, so Jiang Yuzhu and her maid got out and walked.
There was a noise coming from the alley ahead. Jiang Yuzhu stopped and glanced at it casually.
The red light of the setting sun could not reach the alley, and a thick layer of moss grew on the walls in the shade.
Three or four men gathered together, punching and kicking the man in the middle, cursing, "You deserve to be paid for your work? You're just a traitor to your master, a beating is the least of your worries!"
The man in the middle endured the punches and kicks without resisting or begging for mercy.
Hong Jin practiced martial arts and had good eyesight: "Madam, the one who was beaten seems to be Zhao Zhe's servant Chongyang."
Xie Zhao always distinguished between public and private affairs when trying cases. Although Chongyang was Zhao Zhe's servant, he did not get involved. He was unaware of Zhao Zhe's actions but instead made meritorious contributions by exposing them.
After Zhao Zhe was exiled, Chongyang was beaten half to death and driven out of the Zhao family. Unexpectedly, he was working in the north of the city and was bullied.
"Let's go and take a look."
Jiang Yuzhu took her maid to the alley and stood behind a few men.
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