Chapter 374 Chapter 373 Encounter 2
In early September, it was cool in the morning and evening, but sunny at noon. After lunch, everyone moved to the window to digest their food while drinking tea.
Little boy Shangguan Suihe was not a noisy person. He stood beside his mother Zhong Wanhui and helped her peel tangerines to eat. After peeling a slice, the son raised his little face and handed it to his mother. His mother smiled sweetly, lowered her head, took it from her son's hand, put it into her mouth, and ate happily. The sunlight shone in through the window lattice, sprinkled on the mother and son, bringing great warmth.
Su Ruojin was filled with emotion. This child must have been sent by God to repay his kindness. Then she looked at Zhong Wanhui, who was ignorant of the world. Although God had deprived her of her intelligence, it was a blessing for her to be able to avoid the rules and regulations of a wealthy mansion and live a simple life.
As she was about to get married, from a simple family to a populous royal palace, Su Ruojin suddenly began to feel pre-marital anxiety.
Zhao Lan and Shangguan Yu were different in both status and profession. If it weren't for Su Ruojin, the two would have had no intersection at all. At this moment, even if they sat together drinking tea, they would have nothing to talk about except for a few polite words at the beginning.
But these two didn't feel there was anything wrong with not talking. On the contrary, their minds were on the people they cared about.
The young lady was right in front of him, and they were about to get married, but the closer it got to the wedding date, the more Zhao Lan missed her. Even when they were together, he couldn't stop thinking about her, and his eyes were all on her.
Look at the young lady looking at the little kid, the sunlight falls on her, she is so gentle and quiet, her eyes are so soft and amiable. When she sees the child, are they thinking about their future children?
What would the child he and the young lady have be like? Would it be cuter than the Shangguan family's child? Or would it be a beautiful and naughty little lady like the young lady?
As I thought about it, the corners of my mouth couldn't help but rise, and I looked in a good mood.
The private room was too quiet, and the servant at the door wondered if he could remind his master that there was someone waiting in the next room?
"Double management..."
Shuang Rui just noticed the servant and was trying to stop him, but he had already shouted, so he could only suppress his temper, "What's the matter?"
"Reporting to the two stewards, the Prince of Yingnan and his wife are still..." waiting.
Shangguan Yu quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Then I will not disturb the prince and the second lady. I will take my leave first."
Su Ruojin stood up and said, "Mr. Shangguan, bring your wife and Ah He to my house when you have time."
"Okay." Shangguan Yu said goodbye to Su Ruojin and left the restaurant with his wife and children.
The Prince of Yingnan and his wife entered Zhao Lan and Su Ruojin's private room only after seeing Shangguan Yu and his family leave.
"What a coincidence, Zijin."
The hotpot restaurant is Zhao Lan's business. Zhao Lan would come to eat at any time. If you are interested, you can find out where he is.
Zhao Lan smiled slightly, "Please take a seat, both of you."
Xie Qingyu and Su Ruojin nodded and sat down respectively.
Zhao Lan and Su Ruojin were childhood sweethearts. They got engaged four years ago. Until now, with only one month left before their wedding, Zhao Lan has no other young ladies around him. The only servants serving him are a boy and two elderly maids. It is said that he has not even had a coming-of-age ceremony or a concubine.
The men felt it was incredible when they heard it, and the women were extremely envious when they found out, and they all sighed that the second wife of the Su family was so lucky.
Xie Qingyu tried so hard to conceal the jealousy in his eyes that he didn't lose his composure.
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Minister Su finally no longer has to bear the reputation of dereliction of duty. He cleared his name before the two of you got married. This is really a cause for celebration. Zilin would like to congratulate Madam Su once again."
This is not congratulations, separation is just annoying! It's better for the couple to come together. If it weren't for the Queen, Su Ruojin wouldn't even want to smile fakely.
Zhao Lan's expression was indifferent. He put down his teacup and asked, "Do you like the food and wine?"
"The weather is getting colder, so it's nice to have something warm."
He just didn't say the food was delicious. Zhao Lan smiled slightly and didn't bother to pay attention. Shuang Rui poured him some tea, but he continued to drink it without taking the initiative to chat.
The man didn't say anything, and Xie Qingyu continued with a half-smile: "I heard that the bride and groom shouldn't meet one month before the wedding, Su..."
"I miss Ah Jin. I'll pick her up to go shopping and have dinner."
Before she could finish her teasing words, Zhao Lan took over and said that everything was his idea.
Xie Qingyu was unwilling to accept it as she covered her fingers that were white from pinching them with her sleeves. Why? She was the niece of the queen and had a noble status. Why did the daughter of a minor official marry better than her? Why...
Zhao Lin seemed not to notice his wife's emotions. With a smile on his face, he sat by the window drinking tea and meeting friends on a September afternoon, looking calm and relaxed.
After half an hour, the two left. Su Ruojin asked in confusion, "Brother Jin, who are these two..."
When Shangguan Yu came to dinner, Su Ruojin thought it was a coincidence, but she didn’t think so about the couple.
Zhao Lan looked out the window and saw the couple getting on the carriage one after the other. "The son of the Wang family patriarch took all the blame."
When Su Ruojin heard this, she immediately reacted: "The person behind the cannibalization of the shop is Zhao Lin or..."
"They are birds of a feather."
“How many small shops like this have they swallowed up in the past few years?”
“Dozens.”
This method is too despicable.
Su Ruojin shook her head. Because Su Yanli was an official in the local government, she knew that the land, forests, minerals, etc. in the Dayin Dynasty had been annexed by the bureaucrats and the landlord class. She didn't expect that even the small shops under the feet of the emperor had been encroached upon by the royal relatives.
Zhao Lan turned around and reached out to pull the young lady, "Let's go shopping."
Su Ruojin didn't move.
He thought the young lady was tired, "Take her to her room to rest for a while?"
Su Ruojin shook her head.
Zhao Lan didn't understand, "Then you are..."
"Brother Jin, the dowry shop you gave me secretly..."
"What are you thinking about!"
Seeing that the young lady was thinking in a crooked way, Shuang Rui hurriedly said, "Replying to the Second Madam, the shops in the master's hands are either from the princess, bought by himself, or built directly, but there is no shop that is taken by trickery and plunder."
Zhao Lan looked aggrieved, and Su Ruojin quickly came over with a smile, "I'm sorry, Brother Jin, I shouldn't have made such wild guesses..."
Seeing that the master and his wife were about to get sick of each other, Shuangrui quickly took the maids and servants out.
There were only two people left in the private room.
Zhao Lan hugged the young lady who was wrapped around his waist. Seeing that she looked disinterested, he rested his chin on her soft head. "Zhao Lin has only been in the capital for a short time and has no assets. With the high expenses in the capital, he couldn't help but take action."
"He is a member of the royal family. Is it true that no one dares to investigate him?" Su Ruojin knew that members of the royal family, relatives by marriage, and wealthy families like these all had resources and ways to make money. What could she do?
Zhao Lan rubbed the young lady's head and comforted her, "These two came here to test my opinion. It seems that they will be quiet for a while."
"For a period of time?" After that, some small business owners will still suffer.
Zhao Lan lowered his head and smiled, "Have you ever heard a sentence?"
"Um?"
"Walking along the river..."
"Brother Jin means..."
Zhao Lan narrowed his eyes slightly, "Someone will make them restrain themselves."
It's not about stopping. Although Su Ruojin feels a little regretful, it's better than letting them act recklessly. This is already good enough.
Su Ruojin calmed down and asked, "Brother Jin, where do you want to take me?"
Zhao Lan deliberately kept the question in suspense, "Guess?"
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