Chapter 539 The Duke’s Mansion
Jia Yanbing returned Fubao to Wan Laoer.
"Brother Wan, I'll be waiting for you guys at the inn. Oh, I might have to go out for a while as we still need to deal with our furs."
"That's fine, I'll be back soon." Wan Laoer also felt that it was not a good idea to take Jia Yanbing with him. After all, Jia Yanbing didn't know the people in the Duke's Mansion.
The most important thing is that Jia Yanbing said he wanted to deal with the fur business, which was something he had always kept in mind. As long as he had money, he was not afraid.
Wan Laoer took out a hundred taels of silver from his purse and handed it to Jia Yanbing.
"Mr. Yan, take this."
Jia Yanbing took a look at the silver in Wan Laoer's hand and did not refuse it this time. He really needed the silver to operate.
Wan Laoer held Fubao and said a few words to Jia Yanbing, then went downstairs.
When I walked out of the inn, I saw several carriages parked at the door.
The shopkeeper was already waiting at the door like a servile man. When he saw Wan Laoer carrying Fubao out, he immediately came forward with a big smile on his face.
"Master, why didn't you say that you were a relative of the Duke's Mansion? I really wronged you yesterday. I will return your room fee later."
Wan Laoer was too lazy to pay attention to the shopkeeper. He also realized that it was the shopkeeper who betrayed them.
Move out as soon as he leaves the Duke's Mansion.
Wan Laoer didn't even glance at the shopkeeper, he just walked over.
The carriage from the Duke's Mansion came to pick someone up, and the neighbors all stood at the door looking in.
Everyone wanted to see who had asked the steward of the Duke's Mansion to come and pick them up in person.
Amid everyone's envious and curious gazes, Wan Lao Er was led by the nanny to a carriage at the back.
After everyone was seated, the carriage slowly drove towards the Duke's Mansion.
The inn is half an hour away from the Duke's Mansion. After all, one is in the outer city and the other is in the inner city.
Moreover, the Duke's Mansion is located in the inner city.
The mansions in the inner city are also divided according to positions and rights. You cannot buy them even if you have money. They are all given by the emperor.
After entering the inner city, Fubao and Wan Laoer were even more amazed.
The streets here are lined with shops that are magnificent and more luxurious than those in the outer city. The carriages passing by are also more luxurious. Most of the people walking around are dressed in silk and brocade, and they either wear jade crowns or gold and silver hairpins on their heads.
As the carriage got closer to the Duke's Mansion, the crowds of people became fewer and fewer, and the streets became wider.
Occasionally there are vendors selling things on both sides of the street, leaning against the wall to bask in the sun.
Fubao finally saw the gate of the Duke's Mansion.
The gate of the Duke's Mansion is similar to that of the Marquis Weiyuan Mansion, but it feels a little less elegant than the Marquis Weiyuan Mansion.
The two horse hitching posts at the entrance of the Duke's Mansion were exquisitely carved and had unique shapes that attracted Fubao's attention.
"Daddy, what is that? It looks pretty nice, like it's made of jade."
How could Wan Lao Er know what was in front of the door of a rich man's house? It was also the first time he saw a rich man's door so big, with shiny red lacquer. He couldn't tell what it was made of, but it gave people a feeling of being very heavy, and it took several people to open it.
"How would Dad know? This is the first time Dad has seen such a grand door. Why are there nails on the door?"
Wan Laoer pointed at the gilded copper nails inlaid on the door and asked his daughter.
Although Fubao was not the first one to see it, she couldn't explain why.
"Dad, do you think a little kid like me can know? We are both from the village. I have only seen one more gate than you, but I don't know more than you do. But the master must know. Go home and ask him."
Wan Laoer nodded in agreement, but he felt a little nervous. This was just a gate, but it gave people a sense of grandeur and solemnity. He wondered if there was something even more magnificent inside?
"My girl, you went to Weiyuan Marquis's mansion yesterday. Is their mansion nice?"
"Of course it is beautiful, and it is very big. We have to ride in a sedan chair to go in. Daddy, have you ever ridden in a sedan chair? A sedan chair is so much fun. It is so comfortable to sit in it and bounce around."
Wan Laoer was so shocked that his mouth dropped open. "How big is this mansion for a sedan chair? Dad has never ridden in a sedan chair before. He will definitely get sedan chair sick."
Fubao covered his mouth and laughed secretly. His eyes became two crescent moons, with tiny rays of light scattered through the gaps.
She thought that her father must have said this on purpose because he had never ridden in a sedan chair before. Who would get sedan chair sick?
But Fubao was kind enough not to expose his father.
The carriage did not stop and continued to move forward.
Wan Lao Er asked in confusion, "Aren't we here yet? Why aren't you stopping? Where are you going?"
Fubao was very experienced this time, and she immediately explained to her father, "Dad, this door is not open. We have to go through a door called the corner door, which is the way to go."
"Rich families have many rules and gates. Our village only has one gate. Which good family would build so many gates? Forget it. We should just go where they tell us to go."
Soon, a voice came from outside: "Second Master, we've arrived. You can get off now."
Wan Laoer looked out through the gap in the curtain and saw that it was the same old woman, already standing under their carriage waiting.
Wan Lao Er whispered to Fu Bao again, "My daughter, no matter how poor we are in the future, we can't be slaves to others. You see, being a slave means you can't even lift your head. You have to keep your head down and bend over to talk to others all day long."
Fubao agreed with this.
"Daddy is right, we can't be slaves."
The father and daughter then got off the carriage.
There were footrests prepared under the carriage. Wan Laoer was used to jumping directly off the carriage, so these footrests were inconvenient for him. But since they were prepared, he just stepped on them.
After Wan Laoer got off, he turned around and picked up his daughter from the carriage.
Fubao was still looking forward to riding in a sedan chair again, but when he was led into the yard by the old woman, there was no sedan chair.
Fubao was a little disappointed. It turned out that every store was different.
The nanny led the father and daughter through a winding corridor, and after walking for about a quarter of an hour, they arrived at a courtyard.
"Second Master, please come in. Madam is in the backyard and it is inconvenient for her to see a man outside. However, my second son will be back soon. Please go in and have some hot tea. Madam asked me to see the young lady and asked me to take her to the backyard."
Wan Laoer knew that the young lady the nanny was talking about was Fubao. He looked at Fubao and asked with his eyes.
Fubao quickly got off Wan Laoer.
"Dad, I want to go see Aunt and Sister Rou."
"Okay, then you have to be sensible and don't run around, okay?"
Fubao did not bring Hei Tuan today. Hei Tuan was left in the inn and was taken care of by Jia Yanbing. It was inconvenient to bring Hei Tuan to the Duke's Mansion.
"Well, that's fine. Don't worry, Daddy. Fubao is very well behaved."
The nanny then led Fubao to the backyard.
There was also a maid who carried Fubao around.
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