Chapter 244 Invitation
On the other side, Xie Qi and Du Hui returned to the yard. Xie Qi kicked over the stool with a gloomy face.
"Xie Yan, you think you can return to the Xie family just because you married a powerful wife? Everything in the second house belongs to you, and he can't touch it. When he left this family, I would never let him come back."
Du Hui advised, "My dear husband, don't be angry. I don't think Xie Yan wants to come back, otherwise he would have gone back to the Xie Mansion last night. There would be no need for him to live outside. But I didn't expect that Li Wanyue is so sharp-tongued."
Xie Qi reminded: "That's a powerful one. You didn't get any good results from her today. Don't bother with them for the next few days. Let's see how things go first. If they don't leave after they've finished their work, then you can deal with them later."
"good."
There was a flash of unwillingness in Du Hui's eyes. That bitch dared to speak to him like that. He had to vent his anger.
Thinking about having to give a jade hairpin to Li Wanyue, she felt even angrier, but she had to do it.
She called out, "Yingchun, come in."
A maid came in: "Madam."
"Go get a jade hairpin from my makeup box and give it to that country bumpkin."
"yes."
Yingchun gave the jade hairpin to Li Wanyue. Li Wanyue took a look at it and thought that the hairpin was quite good, with plenty of water and good jade quality. Whether she wore it or not was another matter, but she had gained some real benefits anyway.
On the other side, Xie Zhenghuai asked the servant to tell Xie Qi to go to the study to see him.
Xie Qi tidied his clothes and went to the study.
"Father, do you have something to ask me?"
Xie Zhenghuai looked up at him and said, "I know you and Yan'er have been at odds since childhood, but now he has made remarkable achievements in government. He has promoted several measures that benefit the people. In addition, he defeated the bandits and planted high-yield crops. The emperor praised him highly. When he comes back this time, I hope you can get along with him. If he stays in the capital and makes some achievements, it will also bring glory to our Xie family."
Xie Qi was surprised. How could his father say that?
"Father, Ayan has disliked me since he was young. He doesn't respect me as his elder brother and often bullies me. When he is at home, our family is in turmoil. After he left home, our family is so harmonious. Besides, my son is also making progress and working hard to climb up. My son will not be worse than him."
"I know you're a good person, but there's one more thing. Do you know who came up with those novelties in the Shen Mansion? I had someone check it out carefully. Those things were thought up by Li Wanyue. She didn't show up herself, but cooperated with Shen Yu and the Qin Mansion, and they gave her part of the reward."
Xie Qi couldn't believe it. Those were all very profitable businesses, and they were actually thought up by Li Wanyue?
"Father, is this news true?"
"It's true. If Li Wanyue teaches us those businesses, our income will be much higher than in previous years. Not to mention that life in the mansion will be better, even if it is to manage officialdom, it will still require money. With these businesses, and a little more management, your future will be better and better. So, tell Mrs. Du not to embarrass Li Wanyue and try to persuade Yan'er and the others to stay."
Xie Qi was unwilling, but he knew that his father's decision could not be easily changed, especially when it concerned the Xie family.
As my father said, if they earn enough money, they can get more benefits.
Wait until I have control of the business, then I'll deal with those two people.
He had no choice but to agree.
In the evening, the whole family had dinner together and then went back to their respective courtyards to rest.
The next day, Li Wanyue got up early and packed everything. It was different here than at home, not to mention that she had to pay her respects to her elders early in the morning.
After greeting their elders, Li Wanyue and Xie Yan had breakfast.
Xie Yan said, "I'm going to meet some good friends later. Do you want to go with me or go to see my father-in-law and mother-in-law?"
Li Wanyue said: "I'm going to go shopping in Beijing with my family."
"Okay, I'll go shopping with you guys in a couple of days."
After the meal, Xie Yan said something to Shen Jinyu and left the house with Li Wanyue.
Send her to the house in the south first, and then go to meet your good friend.
In the yard, Xiaolan, Xiaoan and other children chattered to Li Wanyue about what they played and ate yesterday, and how many good things they saw, with excitement in their eyes.
Li Wanyue listened to them and then said, "So, if you read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles, you will see more things, broaden your horizons, and become more open-minded."
Zhao Suying asked the children to go play, and then asked Li Wanyue: "Yueyue, did the Xie family embarrass you?"
Li Wanyue smiled and shook her head: "No, I was personally appointed as a county lady by the emperor, how could they embarrass me, mother, don't worry about me."
"That's good."
Li Sandong said, "Sister, yesterday we went to the street and ran into the son of Pingyang Marquis, that is, General Rong Kuo and his wife who came to our house last time. He knew that we were in the capital and wanted to invite us to his house. He gave us two invitations. I will get one for you."
Zhao Suying said, "When the time comes, you guys go play, and your father and I won't go. We can't talk to those wealthy families, and we can't handle it."
Wang Guixiang agreed: "I won't go either. I'll stay at home with my parents."
Sun Xiuqin nodded. She didn't want to see those people's contemptuous eyes. If they said something wrong, they would get into trouble. She didn't want to go. It would be nice to just stroll around the street and eat something delicious.
Besides, she had already seen the high-ranking official’s home at the Shen Mansion last time, so there was no need for her to visit other people’s homes.
Li Sandong received the invitation and felt it would be inappropriate not to go, so in the end he went with Qin Yuzhen.
Qin Yuzhen said: "Sister, I will follow you tomorrow, please remind me."
"good."
After settling the matter, the family went out shopping.
In the afternoon, Xie Yan took Li Wanyue back to Xie Mansion. When passing by the garden, he happened to meet the first lady and Shen Jinyu.
Seeing her holding an invitation, the eldest lady asked curiously, "Wanyue, whose invitation is this? Did you make friends right after arriving in Beijing?"
Li Wanyue smiled and held up the invitation: "Aunt, this is an invitation from the wife of the Prince of Pingyang, inviting me to be a guest at his home."
The eldest lady was surprised: "Pingyang Marquis Mansion? How do you know them?"
"My brother once saved the prince's son, so the invitation was given to my brother, and my brother gave me one."
The eldest lady had not expected that a farmer would have such an opportunity. You know, their family had never had any dealings with the Pingyang Marquis's Mansion, which was a circle beyond their reach.
She smiled more kindly: "Wanyue, this is it, can you bring your sisters with you? First, you will have a companion, and second, they can remind you of the rules and etiquette, so that you don't lose manners and let the Marquis' Mansion laugh at you."
Before Li Wanyue could say anything, Xie Yan said directly, "Aunt, Prince Rong Kuo went to Anping County last year, and Wanyue helped him a lot. After a few days of getting along with each other, they know the Li family well and won't be so harsh. Besides, my wife is well behaved and polite, so she won't make mistakes. There is no need for you to worry about it. Let's go back to the courtyard first, and Aunt and mother can do whatever they want."
After saying that, he took Li Wanyue’s hand and left.
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