"How could I give birth to such a fool like you!" Qin's father was so angry that his lips were shaking.
He pointed at Qin Zihong's bewildered expression and took deep breaths. "You'd better pray that this matter can be resolved. Otherwise, if there's a mistake in the tax collection and the Emperor investigates, no one will be able to protect you."
"Your future in this life is ruined!"
Mother Qin protected Qin Zihong and retorted softly: "It's not that serious. He's still young and doesn't know anything. Just a few harsh words will be enough. What if he gets scared and hurts?..."
Father Qin closed his eyes, feeling exhausted.
At this moment,
He couldn't help but think of his daughter Qin Shuyu.
Shuyu has been smart and knowledgeable since she was a child. She has unique insights into state affairs. Even when he was troubled by political affairs, a word she accidentally said would give him inspiration.
What a pity...
It's a daughter.
It would be great if Zihong could have the same talent as Shuyu. Why is it the other way around?
Qin's father sighed and glared at Qin Zihong with disappointment.
Then Qin's father began to think about how to solve the problem of the Ministry of Households. The statistics books that had just been completed this year were burned, and the summary data in them had not been backed up in time.
What should I do?
........
The Marquis' Mansion is extremely lively today.
And Madam Hou, who had moved into the Buddhist temple for meditation, finally moved out.
Old Madam Hou was wearing a bright red birthday gown and a fine red jadeite ornament on her head, and she sat in the main seat with a kind look.
Xie Yuchuan sat on her left, and there was an empty space to the left. Qin Shuyu did not sit down, but stood upright beside Madam Hou, personally serving her mother-in-law.
"The family of the President of the Hanlin Academy, with a small gift, wishes the old lady good health and a long life."
"The Right Deputy Chief Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate has brought a small gift to greet the old lady of the Marquis. May she live a long and healthy life."
"Zhanshi of the Zhanshi Mansion......"
“........”
The steward took the visiting card and read the blessing words on it.
"Okay, okay." Madam Hou smiled brightly and turned her head to Qin Shuyu, saying, "Have you arranged everything for the inner and outer courtyards? You always do things properly, so don't make any mistakes."
Qin Shuyu lowered his eyes and said respectfully, "Mother, I have already given the order."
"The female members of the family are all arranged in the inner courtyard, and the male members of the family are all in the outer courtyard. The servants in the mansion have been trained in the rules, so there will be no mistakes."
Madam Hou nodded and glanced around.
As if she didn't see anyone, Madam Hou smiled expressionlessly.
Turning his head, he said lovingly to Xie Yuchuan, “Why haven’t you seen Miss Shen?”
Xie Yuchuan frowned somewhat unhappily.
It was he who decided to cut off Chen Wei's path and wanted Chen Wei to submit to him, but he did not expect that Chen Wei would be so arrogant and unwilling to give in at all.
As long as she cried, gave in, and begged for mercy, he would use the revised script.
But unfortunately, Chen Wei didn't come to see him the whole night yesterday.
Even when they learned that he had spent the night in Aunt Man's room, there was no movement!
This feeling of hitting cotton made Xie Yuchuan very unhappy. He pursed his lips and said, "Why did my mother mention her for no reason? She doesn't know anything. She should just stay in the wing room."
"Wouldn't it be a joke to come out?"
Madam Hou had a plan in mind. She smiled and nodded, "I'm relieved that you think so. I wanted you to calm down during this period of time, and it seems it worked."
"It's not right for Miss Shen to stay in the mansion without any status. Find a time to give her a status and ask her to be a concubine."
Xie Yuchuan was annoyed: "Let's talk about it later."
"It's almost time, mother, to take our seats."
Old Madam Hou watched Xie Yuchuan get up and go to the outer courtyard.
In this situation, my son might have lost interest in Chen Wei.
A glint of wisdom flashed in the old lady's eyes. With her around, this huge mansion could not tolerate a dissolute woman like Chen Wei!
When Chen Wei first entered the mansion, he kept saying that they would be together for life and that he wanted his son to divorce Shuyu.
Doesn’t that girl care most about the title of legal wife?
Madam Hou insisted on suppressing her to let her know that there were some things she did not deserve.
My son had been trying to stop me before and almost turned away from me. Now that he has been hiding in the Buddhist temple for so long, I’m afraid their feelings have been almost exhausted.
Thinking of this, Madam Hou chuckled.
She raised her hand and was supported by Qin Shuyu to go to the inner courtyard.
Qin Shuyu arranged the birthday banquet process perfectly. Because there was still some time before the banquet, the female family members gathered together for a short rest, and then it was time to watch the opera as usual.
now,
Side courtyard.
After Chen Wei baked the cake, he spread a layer of fermented cream on it. The cream was clear and white, and he added a few colorful longevity flowers on it and paired it with fruits.
"Girl." Xiaoman looked at the double-layer cake in front of her, her eyes filled with amazement: "Why is this cake different from the previous ones? Why are there flowers and fruits on it?"
"The colors look so beautiful. I've never seen anything so beautiful. I can't bear to eat it."
"But girl..."
"Didn't the Marquis say that you're not allowed to use the script you changed? The advertisements are gone, so why are you still working so hard?"
Chen Wei used a fruit pie to write the word "longevity" on the top of the cake. After finishing the last stroke, she looked up at Xiaoman and said, "Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared."
"I can't just give up and do nothing because Xie Yuchuan pulled the ad."
“If one road fails, find another one.”
"Today is the birthday banquet for Madam Hou, and all the guests are from the capital. I must seize this opportunity to make the longevity cakes come to the attention of these powerful women. Whether it succeeds or not is another matter."
"But as long as I do it and try my best, I can have a clear conscience."
Saying,
Chen Wei took out the flower petals that had been dried long ago, crushed them, and then sprinkled them on the white cream.
That layer of cream looks like fluffy white clouds, with a smooth and soft surface, dotted with red petals, outlined cream flowers, and colorful fruits cut into various shapes.
Under the light, it is magnificent and dazzling.
The powerful people in Beijing have seen many good things and tasted many delicious cakes, but in this era when people can't even afford to eat, being able to make the food taste good is already the ultimate.
There has never been a cake in the whole capital with such an eye-catching appearance.
"I was wondering if you were so stubborn, why didn't you follow the Marquis out and show off? So you're here?"
Aunt Man walked in with a twisted waist.
As she touched her rosy face, she taunted him, "The Marquis personally approved the script you revised yesterday. I'm really surprised, Sister Shen. I've only been away from the mansion for half a year, so why did the Marquis dislike you?"
"Didn't you say that the Marquis would love you forever?"
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