Chapter 237 238. Each has its own difficulties
When Bai Jinglie thought of the cousin of the Kuang family who lived directly in the backyard, a look of disdain appeared on his face.
Every time he returned home, this cousin would always find a way to block him, forcing him to find another way out on his own.
"Alas, it is said that it is difficult for an honest official to judge family affairs. I cannot issue an edict to refute her, but if I really let you go to the local area to be a minor official, I will not be able to bear it."
"In fact, being a minor official has its advantages. Besides, I am just holding a sinecure position. I can travel around the country and earn more money for myself."
When Bai Jinglie thought about how the Wu'an Marquis' Mansion had long been in deficit, he also understood their intention of putting people around him at this time.
Not to mention that the wife of the late Marquis of Wu'an left him such a large dowry, even the glass in his hand now would have made most people jealous.
But in this huge city of Shangjing, who is not a shrewd person? Most people know who is standing behind him? Even if they have ideas, they can only hold them back.
When it comes to money, Hua Shunming looked at Bai Jinglie with a sad face, "Can your workshop move faster? I just built a palace here, you can't let me stay in one place forever."
Bai Jinglie, "...it should be ready before the draft."
Hua Shunming immediately lost interest, "It's as difficult for me as it is for you, no, it should be said that it's more difficult than for you.
You are dealing with your stepmother who is causing trouble, but I am facing all the civil and military officials.
They are all staring at the harem. If I give in a little, I guess they will decide who will be the concubines in the harem."
He laughed sarcastically and said, "Do you think these girls can't get married?"
Bai Jinglie: "..." should mean that the area under your butt is too attractive.
"Actually, I'm quite envious of Gu Wenheng," Bai Jinglie got the share from Gu Wenheng, so naturally he wanted to pull him out to show his presence.
"I think he's getting married," Hua Shunming recalled, "Didn't we agree last time to give their soap as tribute? Has it arrived yet?"
Having received such a huge benefit, Hua Shunming cannot be stingy. This can be regarded as giving Gu Wenheng a backer.
Bai Jinglie, "It shouldn't be that soon. I remember Gu Wenheng also took part in the provincial examination this time. With his talent, he should have passed."
Hua Shunming, "Actually, I am a little curious about this person. He has gone from being a refugee to this point. His transformation is really too fast."
Although his wife's shadow is indispensable here, Hua Shunming is still more optimistic about Gu Wenheng. If he is really a talented person, it will be a great help in the future if he gathers him in his camp now.
"He has the ability," Bai Jinglie said confidently, "If Your Majesty really gets along with him, he will understand what I mean."
Hua Shunming lost interest in chatting as he watched the chief eunuch Leshan bring in another pile of memorials. He waved his hand and Bai Jinglie immediately bent down and left.
"Why are you here?" I didn't expect to run into Bai Yugang, Marquis of Wu'an, just after leaving the palace.
"Father, the emperor asked me to come over and have a chat." Bai Jinglie said lightly.
Marquis Wu'an looked Bai Jinglie up and down, "You are already an adult, don't bother His Majesty all the time. Although you passed the exam this time, your ranking is too low. You should spend more time reading books, so as not to embarrass your family if you fail the exam next time."
Bai Jinglie looked at him with a half-smile, "I wonder why my second brother didn't even pass the exam to become a scholar last time? With such an embarrassing person like him standing in front of you, Dad should pay more attention to him."
"You," Wu Anhou's eyes widened, "you are the same as your brother. You will be the eldest son and grandson of our family in the future. I will naturally be more strict with you."
Bai Jinglie said nonchalantly, "No matter what, I am the legitimate prince. Even if I don't make progress, I will definitely be a first-rank marquis in the future.
But my second brother is different. If he doesn’t do well in the imperial examination and find a way to make a living, he will just be a rich and idle person after the family is separated.”
At this point, Bai Jinglie covered his mouth in surprise, "Tsk, tsk, I guess she may not even be qualified as a rich and idle person. I heard that our current Marquis' wife is not doing well in business, and the family has to pay money every year. I don't know if the wealth accumulated by the ancestors can last until the moment of division."
Seeing Bai Yugang's eyes almost popping out of his head due to anger, Bai Jinglie added fuel to the fire and said to Ye Yi who was leading the horse over, "The kitchen in this mansion can't provide food anymore, so let's not go back and add burden to our Marquis Wu'an, let's find a place to get a meal."
Watching his son riding away on horseback, Bai Yugang covered his chest in anger. When he noticed someone glancing at him from the side, he turned around and left angrily.
"Young Master, why are you doing this?" Ye Yi looked at his young master with some distress. It had only been a short while since he got on his horse and left, and his face had turned gloomy.
"Let our people be more alert during this period of time. Be careful that the dog will bite people when it is cornered." Bai Jinglie was in a bad mood, but he did not forget the important things.
"I know that our elders in this mansion have not moved yet, and Madam Kuang cannot notice it."
"Have the goods from Haicheng arrived yet?..."
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Gu Wenheng was busy for more than half a month before his life slowly returned to normal.
The same went for Jin Qianqian. She received constant invitations from the backyard until she was about to move into her new home.
"I find that we are always moving," Jin Qianqian looked at the small yard. They haven't moved out yet, but the yard has already changed hands.
After learning that Gu Wenheng was going to move to a new house, his current yard had already become a popular choice.
After all, both the scholar Gu Wenheng and the juren passed the imperial examinations after living in this courtyard. Everyone privately said that this was a blessed land, and the price was quadrupled.
The reason they want to transfer the house is not because they are short of money, but because there is really not much point in keeping it. They can't just live in the big yard over there and send someone here to take care of it every now and then.
"Is it really okay for you to sell the house to your junior brother at a high price?" Jin Qianqian didn't believe that a house could change one's destiny. The reason why Gu Wenheng could win consecutive championships in such a short period of time was because of more than ten years of exam-oriented education, plus the difference in space and time.
Gu Wenheng knew what she was worried about, and tapped her chubby cheeks affectionately, "You seem to have gained weight these days, and you look a little round."
"Really?" Jin Qianqian quickly covered her cheeks, "I seem to have gained some weight from eating and drinking so much these days.
Fortunately, this trend is finally over, otherwise I am afraid I would become a little fat man. "
"This is good. She looks healthy." You know, Jin Qianqian was very skinny before, and Gu Wenheng was afraid that her frail body would not last long.
(End of this chapter)
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