Chapter 289 Class Differences
"Do you think your uncle knows everything?" Wang Dahu looked at Ye Mingzhu with some amusement.
Ye Mingzhu blushed a little when he looked at her, and murmured, "I asked too many questions."
"But I do know about the matter you're asking about," Wang Dahu quickly added, "The prefect has only one legitimate son, and he's currently unengaged. Everyone is speculating whether the prefect wants to find a husband for his son in the capital."
Ye Mingzhu frowned.
"The Miss Xu you met this afternoon is from the capital. She seems to be the legitimate daughter of the second branch of a noble family in the capital."
As for the name of the Earl's Mansion, it will no longer be possible to inherit the title, so it is better not to talk about it. Besides, even if the title can be inherited, the second branch will have nothing to do with it.
Ye Mingzhu has never lived in the capital, so she doesn't know much about these things.
"Mingzhu, don't repeat what you said about your status in the restaurant. Although they aren't a wealthy family, they are definitely better off than us. If they insist on causing trouble for you, you may not be able to avoid it."
Wang Dahu reminded her.
"Even if your uncle redeems himself, he is just an ordinary citizen. If something really happens, I'm afraid I can't protect you." Wang Dahu was not shirking responsibility. He was really afraid that he couldn't protect his niece.
Ye Mingzhu is a modern person after all. Although she knows the class differences in ancient times, she still couldn't help herself when she encountered something. She warned herself that she must not do this next time, and then nodded obediently: "Uncle, I understand. I will not be so impulsive in the future."
Wang Dahu wanted to pat her head, but looking at her beautiful bun, he put his hand down: "I know you feel sorry for Miss Jian, and I'll tell you the truth, Miss Jian's marriage may not be successful."
"The prefect has been in the city for three years and has done a pretty good job. If he can't get promoted, he will stay here for another three years. He is the only legitimate son in his family, and I heard he is quite good. He will definitely take the imperial examination. Therefore, a wife with a favorable family background is very important."
"I don't know how Miss Jian's mother persuaded the prefect to agree to this marriage, but now Miss Jian's parents are gone. They left their hometown and came to live with their uncle. Her uncle doesn't even have someone to pick her up by boat. The little girl has to stay in an inn and buy a house herself. Just from this, it's clear that the other party doesn't really want this marriage."
In addition to sailing, Wang Dahu has also lived in a large courtyard in recent years. He said with particular emotion: "A daughter-in-law who is not liked by her mother-in-law will have a very difficult life in the future. In addition, Miss Jian also brought her younger brother with her. This marriage is a huge change."
Ye Mingzhu nodded silently.
"Look, uncle, you've said too much. Our Mingzhu is a blessed girl. Your mother-in-law likes you, and your husband also loves and respects you. You have many more blessed days ahead of you."
Wang Dahu noticed that Ye Mingzhu's face turned pale, and he knew that what he said was absolutely right, so he quickly tried to make up for it.
"Uncle, I will be careful in my actions in the future and not cause you any trouble." Ye Mingzhu told herself again that this was the ancient times with strict hierarchy, and she must be careful in her actions in the future.
Wang Dahu nodded and was about to say something when he saw someone peeking outside. He knew something was wrong.
"Chun Xing, take the young lady back to her room to rest first."
Ye Mingzhu also saw the people outside. She didn't say anything more and obediently followed Chun Xing back to the room.
Chun Xing helped Ye Mingzhu take off her jewelry and went to get her some water to wash. She breathed a sigh of relief after she had finished cleaning herself and lay down on the bed.
The next day, Chun Xing and Qiu Sheng accompanied Ye Mingzhu to see the house in North City. Sure enough, it was not far from Jian Pingping's newly bought house, just across an alley.
The house here is bigger than the one in the alley ahead. The furniture in the house is all new. There is a street right outside the door, making travel very convenient.
Ye Mingzhu fell in love with this house at first sight.
Chun Xing had been with Ye Mingzhu for a few days and had learned to read her expressions. She handed her a piece of paper and said, "Miss, this is the title deed."
Ye Mingzhu took the deed, which clearly had her name written on it. She looked a little puzzled: "What is this?"
Has the house been bought?
Chun Xing smiled and said, "This is what the master told me. If you like this house, I will give you the deed directly."
Ye Mingzhu had a guess in her mind, perhaps this house was bought by Wang Dahu in advance.
"Has the shop we are going to see been bought?"
Chun Xing nodded: "The deed to the shop is with my brother. If you want it, I'll ask my brother to give it to you."
Ye Mingzhu called Qiu Sheng over and asked him to bring the house deed over.
Her name was also written on the title deed, and she felt touched.
Wang Dahu did not favor boys over girls like most other families. He believed that those things belonged to Ye Mingzhu, so Ye Mingzhu's name was written on the house deeds.
"Miss, do you want to go and see the shop?" Qiu Sheng asked, looking at Ye Mingzhu's expression.
Chun Xing looked at him helplessly. The young lady was obviously very satisfied and touched with the master. Her brother was really bad at reading her husband's expressions.
"Okay, let's go check it out."
Ye Mingzhu didn't look at the house any more. It was hers anyway, so it didn't matter whether she looked at it early or late.
Qiu Sheng quickly drove over in a carriage and took Ye Mingzhu and others to the shop.
She didn't expect that the shop was not empty, but was rented to a bookstore that sold pens, ink, paper, and books. Scholars came in and out of the door from time to time, and it seemed that the business was good.
"The master said that all the profits from this shop will be deposited in the bank for you, and you can check it at any time." Qiu Sheng said, looking at Ye Mingzhu's face.
"Uncle is so thoughtful." Ye Mingzhu was really touched. She didn't expect Wang Dahu to be so thoughtful.
As long as the shop is still there, she will always make a profit.
There are scholars all around here, so a bookstore will definitely be able to stay open as long as it doesn't cause any trouble.
"The master also said that if the young lady wants to do something on her own, she can take the shop back." Qiu Sheng also told Wang Dahu about another arrangement.
Ye Mingzhu thought about it in her mind and rejected the idea.
She won't be living in the capital city often in the future, so it will be inconvenient for her to manage her business. It would be better to rent out the house and collect the rent, which would save her trouble.
"Okay, let's go back first." After looking at the two houses, Ye Mingzhu felt very satisfied and wanted to go back to thank her uncle.
But for two consecutive days, my uncle went out early and came back late. Not to mention talking to me, I didn't even see him.
Ye Mingzhu didn't know what Wang Dahu was busy with and was a little worried, so she waited until very late that day.
Wang Dahu was busy until almost three quarters past midnight before he came back. As soon as he entered the door with a tired face, he heard that Ye Mingzhu was waiting for him, so he hurried back to the backyard.
"Mingzhu, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Ye Mingzhu frowned at her uncle who looked like he hadn't rested for a few days. "Uncle, have you not rested these days? You look very haggard."
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