Chapter 479 Tang Gang's Uncharacteristic Behavior
The second branch of the Xin family was not surprised by what Xin An said. Their Xin family was not wealthy, and it was not that no officials had thought about marrying to them for money, but none of them were sincere. Some of them were asking for it for their sons who had no future, while some wanted to take their girls as concubines. There were even some shameless ones who wanted to push the girls with a bad reputation to their sons.
They are experienced in dealing with these things.
"The two sisters came to the capital just to broaden their horizons. They didn't intend to get close to anyone powerful, so naturally they wouldn't go around everywhere. Although they are young, they know what they are doing."
The two sisters nodded heavily, "When your brother-in-law is not at home and you are bored, you can call us to cheer you up."
"Okay, I'm relieved that you know what's going on. It's convenient for me to leave the house soon, so you can come and talk to me. You can run errands for me when you're free, and learn some skills from Aunt Cuiping who is by my side. They will be useful after you get married."
The two sisters happily stood up to thank them. The second aunt of the Xin family mentioned something on this topic. The Yao family wanted to send a girl to the palace. "The one chosen was the third girl of the Yao family. The head of the Yao family stayed in the capital for a few months before. It seems that it was for this matter."
The rise of the Xin family over the past year has put pressure on the Yao family.
"Enter the palace?"
Xin An was a little surprised. The emperor's granddaughter must be a hundred days old, but Miss Yao San seemed to be only sixteen or seventeen. "Serving the emperor? Is there a position?"
Madam Xin shook her head and said that the Yao family had spread the news shortly after the Houfu group left Huaijiang, "saying that Qiu Ri would enter the palace."
"The head of the Yao family took the initiative to get close to your father, saying that since both families came from Huaijiang, they should support each other. He also wanted to form a marriage with the Xin family, but this matter has not been decided yet."
Xin An felt that this was not a good move by the Yao family. The emperor was old, and even if he could give birth to a child after entering the palace, he would have no chance of competing. What's more, the concubines in the palace were not pushovers and would not want to see another prince being born.
"No children have been born in the harem for many years. For the sake of the emperor's health, the court officials have not recommended that the emperor expand the harem in the past two years."
Even if someone was accepted, they were princesses offered by various tribes for marriage, and had nowhere else to put them, so they had to go to the harem.
She lowered her voice when she said this, and her meaning was very clear. A girl raised at great expense was to contribute to the family, not to be given to the emperor to entertain him. Those people in the court could see the situation clearly and naturally would not waste their own girls.
The Yao family can only gain short-term benefits from this move.
"We don't really understand this matter. The Yao family has been a little anxious recently. It is said that they have spent a lot of money in the capital."
"The Yao family has a big plate, so they naturally have a lot to worry about. It's all for the future of each family."
Xin An asked Xin Chang to prepare and take him to the Zhang family to thank them in two days. "General Zhang has sold the military under his jurisdiction to the Xin family. Second uncle will be the one to handle the follow-up."
This is a big deal. Xin Chang was so happy that he seriously talked to Xin An about the business in the capital. They did not come to the capital to enjoy themselves. Although they were not completely in the dark at the moment, they also urgently wanted to understand many things and make full preparations for the future business layout.
Xin An talked the whole afternoon, telling everything he knew. If the Xin family wanted to gain a foothold in the capital, they must work together.
Neither Tang Mo nor Tang Gang came back in the evening. Both father and son had their own reasons for being unable to get away. Wang asked everyone to take a seat, and Tang Yu temporarily took Tang Gang's place to greet the men.
"Second Master Xin, I have been looking forward to your coming. I am really looking forward to it."
"I have heard of Mr. Tang's great name since I was in Huaijiang. I am so lucky to meet him today."
"I heard that Mr. Wang's eldest son passed the high school entrance examination. This is really enviable."
At first glance, all the men at the table were businessmen. They had a lot of topics to talk about and soon they started to clink glasses and the atmosphere became lively.
When Tang Quan'er and her two sisters came back and saw two more girls from the Xin family in the mansion, they were very happy. They pulled them aside and talked non-stop. There was also Wang Bao'er who came to join in the fun. Wang set up a separate table for the six girls and let them sit together and chat.
The old lady sat in the upper seat. Except for Wang, all the women at the same table were masters at coaxing people. Each one of them coaxed the old lady with a smile on her face. Especially when Madam Xin II praised the old lady, Xin An even admitted she was better. She didn't just use common compliments like saying she was blessed, but instead praised the old lady for her wisdom, her way of educating her children, and her way of managing the household. In her words, the Marquis' Mansion was in its heyday and full of glory.
The old lady laughed out loud with joy, saying that family harmony was her greatest wish. Madam Xin Er complimented her a few more times on this, and the old lady looked at her with more eagerness, wishing she could pull her aside for a long chat and let her say more.
Tao Yiran was the only one sitting there calmly throughout the whole process. In her opinion, having a meal with these money-conscious people was simply torture, but she had to obey her mother-in-law's order.
When the moon was high in the sky, Tang Gang and Tang Mo came back together. Both of them smelled of alcohol. When they saw Xin Chang bowing, they smiled. Tang Gang was even more polite to the Xin family, "Since you are in the capital, you should go out more. If you encounter any trouble, just come to the Marquis' Mansion. The Marquis' Mansion and the Xin family are in-laws. In this part of the capital, as long as the Marquis' Mansion is still there, we cannot let our relatives be bullied."
"My dear nephew, you are handsome and talented. Even if you don't choose to be an official, you will have a bright future. Go and spend more time with your brother-in-law and let him take you around and meet some people."
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"The two nieces can also live directly in the Marquis' Mansion, so that they can spend more time with their sister. If there is any banquet in the future, they can go to play together."
Even Xin Kuan didn't receive such treatment, which can be said to have given the family great face.
The excitement lasted until the sun rose high in the sky. When Tang Mo returned to the room, he collapsed on the beauty couch, unable to open his eyes. "I can't get up. I'll sleep here tonight."
Xin An asked someone to fetch some water, washed his face and hands personally, took off his shoes and covered him with a quilt. Fortunately, the weather was hot and it was not very cool at night, so he was not afraid to sleep here for a night.
The next day, Tang Mo took half a day off. He drank at noon and in the evening yesterday, and also drank after drinking outside. He felt weak today. After Xin An got up, he lay down on the bed and went to sleep. Xin An did not call him, but asked someone to prepare sobering soup and porridge and side dishes for him, and went to the front yard to meet the women of the Zhou family.
Aunt Wang brought people over personally, and when she saw Xin An and the other two, she wanted to kneel down. Of course Xin An would not accept their courtesy. After a few greetings, she learned that the Zhou family was planning to buy a house in the capital to settle down and develop their foundation.
"Everything is difficult at the beginning, so you have to try."
“It’s a good idea to have this thought.”
Xin An also told them about the Xin family and that Zhou Yutan might go to Xuzhou to help. The Zhou sisters-in-law were very happy and thanked Xin An again. They not only paid back the previous debts but also gave him a lot of gifts from home. They also said that Zhou Chengsong was going to hold a banquet in a few days to thank his colleagues for their care and the help of the Marquis' Mansion, and wanted to ask Xin An to show up at that time.
(End of this chapter)
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