After half a month of familiarization, Fu Xiaoguan figured out one thing: whether he went to the palace or not actually had no effect.
Because he was just a civil official, he did not need to report to work at either the Imperial College or the Ministry of Revenue. In other words, no one was in charge of him at all.
Then he learned about other civil officials and confirmed this understanding, so he would occasionally go into the palace for a stroll and then return to the inn.
The construction of the large mansion in Xuanwu Lake is in full swing. According to the current progress, it is estimated that it will be completed by the end of October, which is only half a month away. Fu Xiaoguan is not in a hurry.
It was getting dark at this moment, and he was sitting at the table reading the reply from Official Fu.
"My son is really amazing! Daddy is extremely excited. I think this is the blessing of your mother's spirit in heaven. Daddy went to your mother's grave and burned some more paper money for her.
Dad's wedding was a mixture of joy and sorrow. He seemed to be a few years younger, but his body couldn't take it. So he bought a lot of ginseng and sent some to you as well. My son, it's better to replenish your body in advance.
Mrs. Qi has given birth to a daughter. She seems a little unhappy about it, but dad likes her very much. I hope you can love this sister too.
I went to Xishan, so my reply to you is a little late.
Those workshops are almost completed. Butler Zhang said that you haven't made any arrangements for the next step. I don't know what those workshops will be used for. I don't know either. This matter can only be dealt with after you come back. If it is inconvenient, then put it aside for now. After all, you are already an official, and His Majesty's affairs are the most important.
The mineral deposit in Fenglin Mountain has been confirmed, but the progress of road construction is a bit slow. It is said that it is not even halfway built. However, Feng Laosi has already brought many craftsmen in and said that they want to open the mountain ahead of time. I don’t understand this matter, so I’ll just let them do it.
Don't worry about spending the money! I need to spend some time to sort out how much silver we have at home. I estimate that there are still 600,000 or 700,000 taels. I'm sending you a silver note for 200,000 taels with this letter. Let me renovate that mansion with the best materials. When the Spring Festival comes, I will take your six mothers with me to go to the capital.
You have to be smart in the court. You need to take care of everyone, be willing to spend money, and never offend anyone. You must remember this!
There's another thing: over 10,000 refugees have arrived from Xishan. I've thought about it and decided to accept them for now, sending them to Fenglin Mountain to build a road. Also, the flowers planted by the farmers are already blooming. Steward Zhang said you originally set a price of 100 wen per jin, and since you've already mentioned it, I'll take them at that price. The girl named Zhang Xiaomei said this stuff is for making perfume, so I brought some back to Linjiang for your mothers. It smells nice, and they love it.
Finally, the new winery started operation. I hired more than 30 masters and found 300 to 400 refugees to do odd jobs. I want to ask you, there is a winemaking master named Li Erniu who was imprisoned in Xishan. He has a broken wrist. What are you going to do with him?
Also, you're a man of honor and official position now, but you're not young anymore. The ladies of Linjiang are eagerly awaiting you, especially that girl named Yao Xiaoman from the Yao family. She comes to your house every day looking for you, Qi Niang, and she seems to be determined to marry you. What should we do? You have to make a decision, otherwise I don't know how to handle it.
Okay, the weather is getting cold, remember to put on more clothes.
The dates you sent are not very fresh, but they still taste very good...Xu Mansion, if you like, you can go and take another look.
Dad, the great official, on the tenth day of the tenth month of the eighth year of the Xuan calendar."
Fu Xiaoguan thought for a long time before he figured out who Qi Niang was. As for Xu Mansion, he had no plans to go there now.
The wine-making master named Li Erniu was originally planning to kill him in Xishan in front of the craftsmen, but Yu Wenjun and Dong Shulan went there together and failed to kill him, so they forgot about it.
It seems that the matter of Xishan will really be delayed for some time. Fortunately, the production of perfume was handed over to Zhang Xiaomei, and it seems that Zhang Xiaomei did not fall behind.
He thought about who Yao Xiaoman was for a long time but couldn't remember, so he ignored it.
As for the arrival of more than 10,000 refugees, he was not surprised. He had heard about it in the imperial study a few days ago. His father's arrangement was very good.
He put the letter down, took the box, and asked Su Mo to split the lock with a sword. On the top were two layers of twenty old ginsengs wrapped in red silk, and underneath was a box full of silver bills. This father is really brave, two hundred thousand taels!
If it is lost, who the hell can I turn to?
Just then Dong Shulan and Yu Wenjun came back, looking very happy, but also with a hint of tiredness that could not be concealed.
"That courtyard has been renovated. Wen Yun bought over forty young female slaves from the Imperial Music Bureau and settled them there. All the necessary materials were also put into storage this afternoon, and we'll be able to start trial production tomorrow."
Regarding Xiaoyi's matter, Fu Xiaoguan only made some suggestions and ignored the rest. It can be seen that they felt a sense of accomplishment.
"This is the banknote my father sent you. Keep it. There are many things waiting for me to deal with in Xishan. I need to find a time to talk to Your Majesty."
Dong Shulan took the box and took a look at it. She was startled. After hearing what Fu Xiaoguan said, she asked, "Are you leaving?"
"Yes, the matter of Xishan is very important, as you know, but the date has not been set yet."
"Then... when will you come back?" Yu Wenjun asked.
"I have to come over for the New Year anyway, because my father said he wants to live in Beijing during the New Year."
When the two women heard that he was going to Linjiang, they felt empty in their hearts. The box of banknotes was meaningless, and everything they had done these days seemed to become boring.
Unconsciously, Fu Xiaoguan has become the backbone of their hearts. It seems that as long as he is around, they feel at ease and happy, and they are unaware of the hardship or fatigue.
Fu Xiaoguan certainly didn't want his departure to affect their mood, so he smiled and said, "Just now, a poem suddenly came to my mind."
"Chunxiu grinds ink."
"I'll do it." Chunxiu watched Yu Wenjun take away her right to grind ink, and then pouted.
Dong Shulan rolled her eyes at him and spread out the paper for him. Fu Xiaoguan picked up the pen and started writing.
Magpie Bridge Fairy
The thin clouds are playing tricks, the flying stars are full of hatred, and the Milky Way is passing by in the dark.
When the golden wind and jade dew meet, it is better than countless things in the world.
Tenderness is like water, the good time is like a dream, I can’t help but look back at the Magpie Bridge on the way home!
If the love between two people lasts for a long time, why does it matter if they are together day and night?
Dong Shulan and Yu Wenjun stood there in a daze.
Yes, if love between two people is long-lasting, why does it matter if they are together day and night?
Fu Xiaoguan has something extremely important to do in Xishan. He can't stay in Shangjing with us all the time. He will come back before the Spring Festival. Why should we worry so much?
"I want this poem." Yu Wenjun looked at Dong Shulan and said, "He has never written a poem for me."
"Yes, I've already kept it in mind. You can go to Xishan without worry. Wen Yun and I will take care of everything in Shangjing."
Fu Xiaoguan laughed and said, "Let's go to Hongxiuzhao!"
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