Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Why her!
Three shops?!
Aunt Sun's heart skipped a beat and she cried out, "Where's the shop? How come I don't know it?"
"Madam, do you have to ask Auntie's opinion before making a decision?" Zhang Xiaoman looked at her strangely.
Aunt Sun was speechless, and hurriedly concealed a smile, saying, "Miss, you're being overly suspicious. I mean... since the master has asked me to manage the household, of course I have to ask a few more questions if there are any issues."
"A girl from a farming and scholarly family like ours should focus on spinning and needlework. It's not like she should learn to manage a shop like a peasant, looking at account books. That would be disgraceful to her."
Her eyes swept over the account book in Zhang Xiaoman's hand. "Girl, you're going to marry into a wealthy family in the future. It's not nice to be clacking your abacus around. You should consider your reputation more."
Zhang Xiaoman rattled the account book. "I don't want to tell the world about this. How would outsiders know? Auntie, you won't tell anyone, will you?"
“How could it be!”
"I told you that Auntie is trustworthy. Tomorrow, when Fifth Sister is free, come to my shop and take a look. If you like anything, just take it."
Zhang Xiaoman was very proud. "This is the busiest area in Jubaomen. They sell all kinds of Western stuff. Even if you have money, you have nowhere else to buy it."
"Then I would like to thank the Third Miss first." Aunt Yao smiled.
They chatted for a while, nothing more than asking about the maids and whether they were good or not, and telling her what she wanted to eat. After the second round of tea, she stood up and said goodbye.
Jinxiu was worried, "She will definitely tell the master that the mistress is not here and the girl has no one to support her..."
Zhang Xiaoman smiled. "I want you to make a scene. The more violent the better. Let's go to bed early tonight. Lock the door tightly. Don't open it even if someone calls you."
She wasn't sure if the gatekeeper would listen to her, but the maids in the house were specially left for her by the mistress, and she could trust them all.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Wen did not cause her any trouble. He was very calm for several days and seemed unaware of the matter.
Even when she invited Zhang Anyi to go out and play, Zhang Anyi refused on the grounds that he had to copy Buddhist scriptures for the old lady.
It seems that Aunt Sun doesn't want to make things worse. No matter what her intention is, she is a patient person.
I really underestimated this guy.
If the mountain doesn't come to me, I will come to the mountain.
The Zhang family is a large and noisy family, and there are always big waves even when there is no wind. They eat delicacies from land and sea all day long, and wear gold, silver, pearls and jade when going out. They just don't believe that Zhang Wen can't hear the rumors.
Sure enough, a few days later, someone with a busy schedule told Zhang Wen about it.
Zhang Wen's face twisted with anger.
Three shops with treasures!
Not to mention the rare items in the shop, just the land price, the most ordinary one-room shop, even if it is not facing the street, will cost at least eight hundred taels of silver.
It is equivalent to one hundred acres of high-quality farmland in northern Jiangsu.
It just fell into the hands of that unfilial daughter for nothing.
This is outrageous!
He rushed to Xiaoman's yard angrily.
I met Aunt Sun on the way.
"Things have their priorities. Right now, the most important thing is the master's reinstatement. It's so hard to find a noble person to help us. We can't afford any setbacks at this time."
Zhang Wen paused.
The Chen family's chief steward accepted the gift he sent.
It’s a pity that I still didn’t get to meet Lord Chen, but the housekeeper said that the young Lord was promoted to Langzhong of the Ministry of Personnel and would arrive in Beijing soon.
The young cabinet minister is Chen Lingyi, the eldest son of cabinet minister Chen. He loves money and keeps his word. He will do things as long as the money is in place.
Chen Lingyi was originally the prefect of Qingzhou. This spring, Qingzhou suffered a severe drought and disaster relief. An alarming number of corruption cases broke out in the Qingzhou officialdom, and the cabinet tables were piled with impeachment memorials from the censors.
It was said that Chen Lingyi was the most greedy, but instead of being demoted, he was promoted!
Based on this point alone, Zhang Wen believes in the ability of the young cabinet minister.
This is the last way he can go.
What Sun said made sense, but when he thought about the huge sum of money, he felt a pain in his heart.
"Master," Aunt Sun said softly, coaxing a child, "the shop won't disappear forever. Why rush? After all, the third young lady is your daughter. She can't escape the Zhang family."
"Besides, the Third Miss isn't the type to show off, but this time she's being so high-profile. Something must be fishy when things aren't going well. We must be on guard."
This sentence reminded Zhang Wen, and his heated head began to calm down.
Thinking about it, he glanced at Aunt Sun and said, "Now is the time to use the money..."
Aunt Sun said hurriedly, "I'm thinking of a way. No one can be shortchanged, but the master can be shortchanged. Fortunately, the old lady is not at home, otherwise I really don't know how to explain it to her."
Zhang Wen smiled and said, "The old lady is devoted to worshipping Buddha, so she doesn't have time to take care of these mundane affairs. Just go ahead and do it. I'll take care of everything."
Aunt Sun nodded and lowered her brows, saying "Yes." She then asked cautiously, "June 11th is the birthday of the Marquis of Pingyang's son. Since the master is not available, I'm thinking of having the third young lady take Anyi to the Marquis' mansion to offer congratulations. I wonder if that's appropriate."
Zhang Wen has been busy looking for a way out recently and has long forgotten about celebrating the birthday.
After such an embarrassing situation with Mrs. Jiang, he really didn't want to go to the Marquis' Mansion and be looked down upon.
But he had to maintain the relationship with the Marquis' Mansion.
If only Mrs. Jiang would put aside her airs as a girl from a noble family, consider the overall situation and not be jealous, his situation would be much better!
There was an additional layer of resentment towards Mrs. Jiang. In comparison, Aunt Sun seemed much more pleasing to the eye.
Zhang Wen said, "It's my uncle's birthday, so of course my niece should go. Prepare the gift well, and don't let anyone look down on our family."
Aunt Sun naturally agreed with it.
When she came back and looked at the account book of the inner courtyard, all that remained was a wry smile on her face.
There was not a penny left, and Mrs. Jiang left her with nothing.
She was away from the mansion all year round, and was born in a family. When she suddenly became the housekeeper, she could not offend those important managers, so she could only give them small favors to coax them to work.
The master was given 13,000 taels, and the food and drink expenses for the whole family in the house were another 100 taels. Every day as soon as I opened my eyes, I had to find a way to get money.
Managing the household expenses may seem glamorous, but it is a job that costs money!
And this silver was originally intended as a dowry for my daughter.
Aunt Sun closed the account book and frowned.
"Auntie," Zhang Anyi came in, and his chubby hand touched Auntie Sun's brow, "Did the master make you angry again?"
Aunt Sun touched her daughter's hair lovingly and said, "No, the master thinks highly of me now and even asked me to prepare the gift for the Prince of Pingyang."
Then he told her about the birthday celebration and gave her detailed instructions on all matters.
"The Marquis' Mansion prides itself on its noble status. Even if they are dissatisfied with the Master, they will not embarrass a junior like you. Just follow your Third Sister."
Zhang Anyi was frightened when he heard about the banquet and murmured, "Third sister hasn't paid much attention to me lately, so I'd better not go."
Aunt Sun sighed, "It must be me being the head of the household that has displeased her. There's nothing I can do about it. Madam is unwilling to help Master recover, so I have no choice but to bite the bullet and do it."
The daughter of a second-rank minister and the daughter of a low-ranking official would marry into a family of completely different status, so she had to make plans for her daughter.
"We can't reach the level of nobles like the Marquis of Pingyang, but at least we can reach the level of a farming and scholarly family like the Liu family."
Zhang Anyi's lips moved, "How is it possible..."
Aunt Sun laughed. "Why not? When your father first came to Nanjing, he was just a poor scholar, not even a juren. Yet, didn't he still marry a daughter of a prominent family?"
"If you marry into a high-ranking family and become a noble lady, with a generous dowry and a few sons to support the family, then I will have no regrets..."
Chirp, chirp——
Cicadas hid in places where the sunlight could not reach, calling desperately, long and short calls.
The dog days of summer are hot and humid. After taking a shower, it won’t be long before you are covered in sticky sweat again.
Zhang Xiaoman was fanning himself so hard that the sound of his fan whirred. He felt extremely irritable.
She had originally planned to take this opportunity to make a big scene and spread the news that the Zhang family had appropriated her stepmother's dowry throughout the city, so that she could have an explanation in the future.
But the master didn't care about those three shops!
He was so eager to make money that he would leave the money lying around. It was impossible for him to leave the money lying around without taking it. It must have been Aunt Sun who persuaded him to do so.
It's really tricky.
But he wanted to take Zhang Anyi to the Marquis of Pingyang's mansion to celebrate his birthday.
Looking at Zhang Anyi who was dressed up in front of him, Zhang Xiaoman really wanted to ask the mother and daughter: Are you ashamed?
Obviously, Aunt Sun was very embarrassed!
She smiled and said, "With Madam away, the only one who can support our family is the third daughter. Your fifth sister depends entirely on you for support."
Zhang Xiaoman's tone was neither cold nor warm. "Auntie, you're flattering me. I've only been home for half a year, and I've only been to the Marquis' Mansion once. I'm lucky I didn't bring disgrace to the Zhang family."
Aunt Sun seemed not to understand and pushed Zhang Anyi forward, "You are a reliable person. Your fifth sister has always admired you. I am most relieved to leave her to you."
Looking at Zhang Anyi, who was timid and nervous and at a loss as to what to do, Xiaoman was unable to utter any sarcastic words.
On the way to the Marquis' Mansion, Zhang Xiaoman didn't say a word. Zhang Anyi tried to talk to her several times, but she turned her face away before he could open his mouth.
Zhang Anyi's eyes were red, and she looked like she was neither crying nor laughing, and the handkerchief in her hand was twisted into a knot.
As they were about to reach the Marquis' Mansion, she finally mustered up the courage to speak: "Third sister, I, I don't want to marry into the Marquis' Mansion. I know... they look down on me."
Zhang Xiaoman still didn't look at her.
Zhang Anyi's voice gradually lowered, "My aunt's greatest wish is for me to marry into a wealthy family, but I don't want that."
"I get scared when there are a lot of people around. I don't even feel confident talking to the housekeeper. How can I be the mistress of a large family?"
"I think it's better to live in a small family. You can live a quiet life without so many intrigues."
Zhang Xiaoman finally looked over and asked, "Does your aunt know?"
Zhang Anyi lowered his head and remained silent.
That is, I don’t know.
She didn't tell her own mother, but told her half-sister instead. Could her half-sister have the power to decide her marriage?
I'm afraid he wanted to convey the news to his stepmother through his own mouth.
Judging from the stepmother's personality, she would definitely carefully choose a good family with a wealthy family background, a kind mother-in-law, and an honest husband.
But the family background may not be that high.
The fifth sister was satisfied, but what about Aunt Sun? What did she think of her stepmother? Did she resent her?
Besides...
Zhang Xiaoman said softly, "A few days ago, the master had a big quarrel with his wife over money. I heard that it was your aunt who solved the master's big problem. My dear sister, tell me, what method did your aunt use?"
Zhang Anyi's face turned red instantly.
The carriage stopped and we arrived at the Marquis's Mansion.
Zhang Xiaoman glanced at her and got off the carriage first.
Zhang Anyi followed her closely.
Because it was not a birthday party, the Marquis's Mansion only invited close friends and relatives. Together with everyone in the Marquis's Mansion, dozens of tables were set up in the front hall and back yard.
These people are regulars at the Four Seasons Banquet, and most of them have seen Zhang Xiaoman, so they shouldn't be curious.
However, the way he looked at her was no less than when she first came to the Marquis' Mansion.
There were also a few noble ladies covering their faces with fans, looking at her secretly and whispering to each other. When she looked over, they looked away as if nothing had happened.
Xiaoman felt strange and wanted to ask her aunt for some information.
But Xiao Jiang had to serve her two mothers-in-law and take care of the guests, so she was so busy that she couldn't find a chance to talk alone.
Xiaoman doesn't care about what others think, but she also doesn't like sitting there and being criticized.
She quietly left the hall.
The flower hall faces the water and faces the wind. Outside is a curved bridge that winds its way across the lotus pond.
It was the hottest time of the year, and the green leaves on the water surface formed a patch, holding up pink lotus flowers. The willow branches on the shore drooped shyly, and the occasional long chirping of cicadas made the scene even more quiet and bright.
Xiaoman took a deep breath, and the fresh lotus fragrance penetrated into her heart and lungs, and she suddenly felt lighter.
"Third Miss?" A soft call came from the willow-shaded path.
It was actually Liu Jinshu!
He walked over here in a hurry, and when he stepped onto the curved bridge, his feet slipped and he almost fell.
"My aunt didn't send an invitation to the Zhang family, and I was worried that you wouldn't come." Liu Jinshu's voice was filled with uncontrollable joy, and his eyes were filled with sunshine and sparkling.
Xiaoman was in a trance for a moment.
"I'm coming... I'm coming." She heard her voice tighten and coughed twice. "But you, why are you here with the ladies instead of having a drink at the banquet up front?"
Liu Jinshu said directly, "I came to see you!"
Xiaoman's breathing stagnated, and she couldn't help but turn sideways to avoid the opposite gaze. "I've seen it, please go back. I can't leave the table for too long."
Liu Jinshu tilted his head slightly to look at her, and said with a smile, "You're blushing."
"It's so hot today, why don't you try standing in the sun for a while." Xiaoman fanned herself twice with a handkerchief and walked towards the flower hall.
Liu Jinshu said softly, "Today is a good day for my uncle. If you have anything unpleasant to say, please don't get angry. Let's talk about it later."
Xiaoman turned around immediately and asked, "If it's not nice, what did you hear?"
Liu Jinshu was stunned, and immediately realized that he had spoken too much.
After thinking for a moment, he said bluntly, "Madame Chiang has fled to Tangshan. There are a lot of rumors out there, most of which are blaming her. It's better not to listen to them."
Xiaoman was furious. "It was clearly the master who was wrong, yet he blames mother? Is there any justice in the world?"
Liu Jinshu waved his hand, signaling her to speak more quietly.
"How should I put it...favoring a concubine over a wife is certainly wrong, but jealousy is also one of the 'Seven Reasons for Divorce'. Every family has a concubine, but the only one who caused her husband to lose face and even lose his job because of it is Mrs. Jiang."
Seeing Xiaoman's unhappy expression, Liu Jinshu hurriedly said, "That's not my opinion. The Liu family has never had a precedent of taking concubines, and there won't be one in the future."
Xiaoman was so angry that her lungs were about to explode. Her mind was full of her stepmother and she didn't understand the meaning of his next words at all.
Why, why, why do they confuse right and talk nonsense!
All the people sitting in the flower hall were female relatives. They should have empathized with and understood Mrs. Chiang's pain, but instead of speaking up for her, they started to fabricate faults against her.
What exactly happened? The public opinion was completely different from what she had imagined.
"You and I are close to Aunt Jiang's mother, so of course we understand and care about her. Others wouldn't think this way. A woman should obey her husband after marriage, and her husband's family should be her priority in everything. Maintaining her husband's dignity and reputation is naturally her first priority."
"Husband and wife are one. If the husband loses face, how can the wife be proud? Aunt Jiang refused to give Mr. Zhang any way out. In the eyes of many people, she has already failed in her wifely duties."
Liu Jinshu's voice was very soft, but to Xiaoman it sounded like thunder.
No wonder my stepmother has been enduring it all the time. It’s not that she is cowardly, it’s just the way the world is!
No wonder the prince suppressed the impeachment petition and hurriedly asked his aunt to ask his stepmother whether to suppress it. It was not because they sided with his father, but because they were worried about the impact on his mother!
So, was it right or wrong for her to try her best to push her mother away from her father?
Xiaoman couldn't understand and stared at Liu Jinshu blankly, "But the emperor severely punished the master, not the mistress."
Liu Jinshu sighed softly, feeling somewhat helpless.
"Mr. Zhang was wrong, but it wasn't a major offense. People will just laugh at him for a while and then it'll be over. Because it involved Princess Jingxuan, and Steward Lu fanned the flames, he was demoted to the lowest position. Otherwise, he would have just been reprimanded and fined."
A huge wave of sorrow came over Xiaoman like a tide, drowning her to the point where she could hardly breathe.
Why was it the father who made the mistake, but the stepmother was the one who was criticized? She didn't do anything wrong at all!
Just because you have to obey your husband after marriage?
Xiaoman sneered, "There are dozens of people in the Zhang family. They eat, wear, live, and use everything my mother provides. They are all supported by my mother's dowry."
"Master has never brought a penny home. Even when he used connections to get reinstated, he still had to ask mother for money. Those who say mother is wrong, let them try this kind of life!"
Liu Jinshu's heart moved. Master Zhang was jumping around and scheming like crazy, but he suddenly became quiet in the past two days. Could it be that he found a way out?
My father looks down on Zhang Wen and will not help him, and the Pingyang Marquis' Mansion will not help him either.
Given the attitudes of the Qin and Liu families, and considering the face of General Manager Lu, who would give Zhang Wen a chance to be reinstated?
After a moment's silence, he warned, "No matter how dissatisfied you are with your father, don't complain about everything, and don't confront him head-on—the charge of disobedience and unfilial piety is no joke."
Xiaoman responded sullenly.
Liu Jinshu saw that she was reluctant, so he couldn't help but whisper some comfort to her.
A breeze carrying the fragrance of lotus blew through the window. Madam Qin withdrew her gaze from the lotus pond and frowned slightly.
A woman chimed in and said, "It seems your family is about to have a good thing happen."
Madam Qin smiled and said, "It's not uncommon for cousins to exchange a few words when they meet."
The man understood and immediately changed the subject with a smile.
Mrs. Qin looked at the lotus pond again and sighed deeply in her heart.
The Zhang family has a bad family tradition. The wife is not like a wife, the concubine is not like a concubine, and the daughters they raised are more unruly than each other. They are really not a suitable family for marriage.
Why does his son fall for the girl from his family?
When she got home, she couldn't help but complain to her husband.
Liu Fang listened patiently to his wife finish her grumbling. "It's rare that Jinshu, this thousand-year-old iron tree, has blossomed. And since the third young lady is favored by Mrs. Jiang, I'm sure she won't be too bad. Let him be."
It would have been fine if Mrs. Jiang wasn't mentioned, but once Mrs. Jiang was mentioned, Mrs. Qin became even more dissatisfied.
"I thought she was a straightforward person, but she turned out to be a paper tiger."
"She comes from a wealthy family, has money, and even my family is helping her. The Zhang family is a poor family. How incompetent must she be to make her life a joke!"
"It's just a satin straw bag. How good can the one she taught be?"
Madam Qin shook her head repeatedly. "Besides, it's not a good deal if you chase after someone. That girl has no interest in Jinshu, and I won't do anything to please someone who doesn't like me."
There were a few voices coming from the corridor. Hearing it was Liu Jinshu's voice, the two of them quickly stopped talking.
The bamboo curtain was lifted, revealing Liu Jinshu's tall figure.
He came to inquire about the news of Zhang Wen's reinstatement.
Seeing that it was a matter of officialdom, Mrs. Qin avoided it.
Liu Fang slowly stroked his five beautiful wisps of beard, and after a while he spoke, "Chen Lingyi is back."
Liu Jinshu said: "I know, but this has nothing to do with..."
He suddenly paused, with an expression of incredible astonishment in his eyes.
Liu Fang nodded slightly. "This person is ungrateful and overly ambitious. He will definitely become a burden to you. You should think carefully about this."
Liu Jinshu smiled helplessly, feeling a bit resigned to his fate.
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The moonlight was hazy, and a thin green mist floated on the Qinhuai River, as if covered by a layer of gauze.
The gentle breeze blew through the riverside houses, bringing waves of charming and playful songs from singing girls and actors, mixed with the strong aroma of wine, making countless dignitaries feel drunk and about to ascend to heaven.
A black-sailed boat was hidden in the shadows where the bridgehead and the riverside house met. There were no lights on the boat, and it almost blended into the night.
Chen Ling'an lifted a corner of the bamboo curtain and looked quietly at the riverside house not far away.
The room was brightly lit, and even through the curtains, the situation inside could be seen clearly.
There were groups of singing girls and dancers in the hall, and a few people in the hall gathered around the man at the top, talking and laughing noisily, it was very lively.
The man was about thirty years old, tall and thin, with a mustache.
If you look closely, you can find that this person looks somewhat similar to Chen Lingan.
Chen Ling'an looked at the man deeply and lowered the curtain.
The net has been spread, the bait has been cast, and we are just waiting for the big fish to be caught.
A figure turned out of the alley, walking with a breeze, looking very proud and satisfied.
It was Zhang Wen.
In front of him was the riverside house where Chen Lingyi was. Zhang Wen stopped to straighten his clothes, touched the silver bills hidden on his chest, and was about to take a few quick steps.
But he heard someone calling him.
Looking back, who else could it be but Liu Jinshu who came in such a hurry?
He immediately asked, "Are you going to meet Chen Lingyi and ask him to help you?"
Zhang Wen was shocked and secretly groaned in pain.
Liu Jinshu was a special "clean stream" in the officialdom. He always disliked officials forming cliques and secretly seeking ways to ask for favors.
Letting him know is definitely not a good thing.
Zhang Wen didn't know whether to say yes or no. He smiled awkwardly and didn't answer.
Seeing this, Liu Jinshu still didn't understand what was going on. "This is not the place to talk. Please spare me a moment to talk."
Zhang Wen glanced at the gate of the Hefang House and moved a few steps reluctantly.
Liu Jinshu said in a serious tone, "Chen Lingyi is cunning and treacherous. You must never make close friends with him."
Zhang Wen was even more surprised. The Chen and Liu families were closely related, and logically they should have always been good friends. Why did Liu Jinshu dislike Chen Lingyi so much?
The moonlight was dim, and Liu Jinshu's expression could not be seen clearly.
Zhang Wen pondered for a moment and asked tentatively, "How can you say that? The young minister is a man of integrity and righteousness, highly valued by the Emperor, and with the support of the minister, we can't wait to curry favor with him!"
Seeing him feigning ignorance, Liu Jinshu's voice was already filled with displeasure. "He's in charge of Qingzhou's relief efforts, and there have been many mistakes. Sooner or later, it will lead to disaster."
Zhang Wen pretended not to hear the admonition in his tone and chuckled, "My dear nephew, you're worrying too much. The young minister has made great contributions to the relief work, as the emperor has clearly stated. He will only rise to higher levels in the future. How could he invite disaster?"
Liu Jinshu was silent for a while, then suddenly said, "My father has misunderstood my uncle. Don't worry about it. I will explain it to him."
Zhang Wen immediately perked up when he heard the word "uncle". "Can it be done? Lord Liu seems to look down on the Zhang family. He got really angry last time..."
Liu Jinshu smiled slightly, "We should not look at the monk's face, but the Buddha's face. We have Aunt Jiang's favor and face. We will not ignore the Liu family's affairs."
Zhang Wen was quite sensible and pretended not to hear the warning in his words, and expressed his gratitude hurriedly.
At the same time, he was in a dilemma. "I have an appointment with someone for a banquet. It would be bad to break the appointment. I have to go in and tell them anyway."
Even though they had agreed to help him, he still had to find Chen Lingyi and try to please both sides.
Liu Jinshu suppressed his displeasure and simply made things clear.
"It was a Yuhang silk merchant who instructed my uncle to find the Chen family's retainers. My uncle made all the necessary arrangements and offered a large sum of money to secure this opportunity to attend the banquet tonight. Am I right?"
Zhang Wen was startled and quickly defended himself, "As officials in the same dynasty, it's normal for friends to help each other."
Liu Jinshu couldn't help but sneer, "Buying and selling official positions is a capital crime!"
"Uncle, don't think you can enjoy the shade under a big tree. Let me tell you something. Zhou Ji, who is in the imperial prison, also got in touch with the Chen family through that Yuhang businessman."
Zhang Wen was even more puzzled. "Zhou Ji became prosperous from then on. Doesn't this prove that he is reliable?"
"Have you forgotten who's in charge of the Imperial Prison?" Liu Jinshu resisted the urge to roll his eyes. "Chen Ling'an is hell-bent on bringing down the Chen family. It just so happens that someone hands you a pillow just when you're about to doze off. Who knows if there's a trick?"
When Zhang Wen thought of Chen Ling'an's methods, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
He was so panicked that he clasped his fists repeatedly and said, "Thanks for reminding me. From now on, my uncle's life and property will all depend on you."
Finally persuaded him.
Liu Jinshu took a deep breath and said, "Uncle, please be polite. Our two families are close relatives. The Zhang family's affairs are my affairs. Of course, I will do my best to help."
They are both strangers and close relatives...
Zhang Wen's mind couldn't help but start to become active again.
His tone was a little more tentative. "It was your uncle's birthday a few days ago. Unfortunately, my daughter Jun Yi was not feeling well and was unable to go to celebrate. I hope you can explain this to the Marquis' Mansion."
Liu Jinshu didn't respond.
Zhang Wen's eyes flickered. "My third daughter has a wild temper. Did she cause any trouble in the Marquis' Mansion?"
Liu Jinshu laughed and said, "That's not right. The Third Miss is very reliable. Everyone likes her very much."
Zhang Wen immediately understood what was going on and sighed inwardly, feeling both happy and worried.
Being able to be Liu Jin's book writer is a blessing that many people cannot ask for, and he is so happy that he is about to die.
But why is it that Zhang Xiaoman is out of control?
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