Chapter 123 The atmosphere is set here
These few short words made Jiang Yuzhu's heart beat wildly. She tried to turn around, but Xie Zhao hugged her waist.
The Wei family was implicated, but if you think about it carefully, Wei Jing had done countless evil things.
There is no need to make Jiang Yuzhu unhappy because of a bad person.
Xie Zhao went against his original intention, so what? His principles and bottom line did not change, he just made some adjustments and cared more about his family.
It was getting late and Xie Zhao still had to attend court early. He had to solve the flood problem before he could get his father-in-law Jiang Fulu out of jail.
Xie Zhao came closer and closer, with a familiar minty scent on his body. His breath was so hot that it penetrated Jiang Yuzhu almost every pore, causing her to shudder involuntarily.
"Madam, please don't forget what you promised your husband."
Xie Zhao kissed Jiang Yuzhu on the forehead and then flew out of the window.
What Jiang Yuzhu didn't know was that although Xie Zhao looked calm and experienced, his cheeks were hot even in the morning court because the red and white were too conspicuous, and he was breathing heavily, and the news that Xie Zhao was seriously ill spread like wildfire.
Inside the room, Jiang Yuzhu didn't react for a long time. The atmosphere was already so tense, but he just gave her a kiss on the forehead. Was Xie Zhao really incapable of that?
During breakfast, Chen looked at her daughter from time to time and served her several kinds of nourishing porridge.
Jiang Yuzhu always felt that her mother knew something. She avoided her gaze and after dinner, she hurriedly took her maid out for a stroll.
Thinking of the flattering booklet that she had promised to write for Xie Zhao, Jiang Yuzhu told Hongli, "I remember you have a familiar gentleman who writes storybooks?"
Hongli nodded and said, "I have bought his books for you several times. I recognize him but I am not very familiar with him."
Jiang Yuzhu remembered that the gentleman who wrote the storybook was good at flattering people, so she ordered, "Hongli, go give the gentleman ten taels of silver and tell him to write a storybook praising my wife."
It’s better to exaggerate and praise people to the sky.
Hongli showed a puzzled look: "Madam, didn't you promise to praise the master?"
Jiang Yuzhu knocked on Hongli's head and said, "Why are you so honest, maid? Open your mind. The money was paid by your wife. Every penny should not be wasted. It should be spent wisely. When I appreciate it, I will change the name to Master. Isn't it a new book?"
It is worthwhile to spend the same amount of money and both husband and wife benefit from it.
As for whether it is reasonable or not, Jiang Yuzhu doesn't care.
So, a few days later, Xie Zhao received a booklet that praised him for his beauty and curvy chest?
Xie Zhao: Madam, do you think he is too thin, so you are giving him some advice in disguise?
So he adjusted his daily routine slightly and got up half an hour earlier to practice martial arts.
Within a few days, winds blew from all directions in the capital, and there were many different reports of the new news.
Although the Wei family repeatedly concealed the truth, the news that Wei Jing was abducted by the barbarians spread like wildfire. Prime Minister Wei went to the palace several times, and finally the task of finding the person fell on the Mo family of the General's Mansion.
After a few days, Wei Jing was rescued. Mo Qianyu kept his mouth shut and did not say a word about the process.
The flood in the south was stopped and the two imperial envoys were sent away. The matter came to an end and Jiang Fulu was released from the government office.
After eating the prison food, Jiang Fulu, Lu Yushi and Yu Jijiu became three friends in need, and their relationship became even better.
Several uncles of the Jiang family came from the northwest. Yu Jijiu used his connections without hesitation to arrange for them to study at the Imperial College and personally kept an eye on them.
Several uncles of the Jiang family were used to being lazy. They got up at midnight to study and wailed.
For this, Jiang Fulu clapped his hands and said: "Yu Jijiu, well done!"
If you don’t have talent, then rely on hard work.
"There are hundreds of people in the Jiang family. We can't rely on this official alone to support them. Roll up all the money and make contributions to the clan!"
There is strength in numbers, and it is convenient to form small groups.
Otherwise, in the morning court battle, Jiang Fulu would always suffer a loss because he had fewer disciples than Prime Minister Wei.
It's not enough to scold, but if we use physical force, we don't have enough manpower, which is very embarrassing.
After listening to this, Yu Jijiu thought deeply: "Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years."
Having served as an official for many years, Yu Jijiu has never been out of touch with others. This is the first time.
It turned out that he was not embarrassed, and he felt a sense of value in helping his brothers.
"Brother Jiang, Brother Lu, if you don't mind, I'd like to be your brother!"
Yu Jijiu was a man of letters, and it was rare for him to show some heroic spirit.
Jiang Fulu stroked his beard and agreed, "You and I are as close as brothers, and we will be family from now on!"
The three of them became sworn brothers at Jiang's house, and that night a red stew was prepared in the kitchen.
In the blink of an eye, it was the seventh month of the lunar calendar.
In previous years, the Chinese Valentine's Day only featured lanterns and people praying for good luck.
This year is different. The capital city is celebrating the Hundred Flowers Festival, which is held every five years and is particularly grand.
The capital city has to choose a goddess of flowers. The chosen woman must be unmarried and chaste. On the Chinese Valentine's Day, she will ride in a carriage through the streets and pray for blessings for all women.
"Madam, it would be better to choose a servant instead of Wei Jing as the Queen of Flowers!"
Hongli was very unconvinced. The Goddess of Flowers sprinkled holy water and prayed for blessings, but Wei Jing was full of bad intentions.
Hong Feng also echoed: "That's right!"
"Empress Baihua was chosen by the government, and Prime Minister Wei personally put aside his dignity and begged the Queen Mother, hoping that Wei Jing would use this opportunity to clear her name so that she could marry a fool."
Jiang Yuzhu doesn't care, she is very busy now.
The Hundred Flowers Festival requires flowers, plants, lanterns, and masks.
These may seem like small amounts of money, but if you seize the opportunity you can make a small fortune.
Besides, it’s just a matter of a few days.
Arriving at the private room on the first floor, after waiting for a while, Shen Zhilan and her maid Xia'er hurried over: "Cousin, are you anxious?"
"No hurry, I just got here."
Jiang Yuzhu waved to the maids and waited until there were only two people in the private room before she said, "Do you know why I asked you to come to the first floor?"
This place is prosperous, with several cloth workshops and garment shops around.
Jiang Yuzhu wanted to take Shen Zhilan shopping, buy some good fabrics, and also buy a few sets of ready-made clothes.
Shen Zhilan's face fell and said, "Cousin, is it my aunt..."
The Shen family came to the capital mainly to focus on two things. In addition to Xie Zhao, Shen Zhilan's marriage was also included.
Shen Zhilan has been reborn. She was too cowardly in her previous life and she doesn't want to jump into the fire pit.
What's the good of getting married? You have to take care of your husband and children for your whole life and never live for yourself for a single day.
"Cousin, what do you think I should do?"
Shen Zhilan sighed. She still had enemies in Jiangnan and she didn’t want to go back.
Jiang Yuzhu pointed at Shen Zhilan's dress and said, "Cousin Shen, you are at such a young age now, why are you wearing such plain clothes?"
Marriage is a matter of fate, men are not worth caring about.
Dressing up is not for others, but to please yourself.
Jiang Yuzhu smiled and said, "Even if mother wants to arrange a marriage for you, she knows that a forced marriage is not a happy one."
Shen Zhilan was very touched. She had been taught by her nanny to be respectful, quiet and obedient since she was a child.
Her parents and relatives all told her how to make a puppet, but only Jiang Yuzhu told her how to love herself.
After being reborn and living another life, Shen Zhilan understood how rare it was. It didn't matter to her not to get married, but she just wanted to protect her cousin and his wife.
The last time I saw my cousin giving his wife a gift, Shen Zhilan tasted sweeter than drinking honey.
The two were talking when Mo Yan ran in breathlessly. She and Shen Zhilan looked at each other and asked at the same time, "Why are you here too?"
"Sister Yuzhu, I got a little news that the emperor wants to marry Lady Baihua to my eldest brother!"
After hearing that Lady Baihua was Wei Jing, Mo Yan burst into tears and couldn't help crying for an hour.
"If it's that unlucky star, I'd rather have Shen Zhilan as my sister-in-law!"
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