Do you know: I’m Xu Jiazi

Two quarters to noon (after 11 noon)

Shengjia

Shouantang

The hall is filled with the fragrance of flowers.

Mother Cui bowed at the door and said, "Old madam, Miss Wei and Brother Zhu are here."

The old lady, who was sitting cross-legged on the Arhat chair and tending to the flowers, smiled and said, "Please come in."

Cui's mother should be a moment later,

Wei Shuyi took his son and walked into the house. After bowing, he said, "I've seen the old lady before."

Sheng Changzhu raised his hand in a dignified manner: "Grandma Jin An."

The smile on the old lady's face grew brighter and she waved to her grandson.

Fang's mother on the side carried Sheng Changzhu to the other side of the Arhat chair. The old lady smiled and looked at Wei Shu and said, "Have you thought clearly?"

"Go back to the old lady and think about it clearly! Concubine."

Wei Shuyi glanced at his son and said in a deep voice: "I am willing to give it a try! But we are short of manpower. Please ask the old lady to send some female envoys over."

The old lady looked at her grandson opposite who was sniffing the scent of flowers and said with a smile: "Mother Cui, Cui Wei!"

Mother Cui and a young female envoy stood up.

"Today you will accompany Miss Wei to Jin'anzhai."

"Yes, old lady."

Wei Shuyi nodded towards the two of them and then stopped talking.

The old lady glanced at her and said, "You want to ask where the lady has been?"

"yes."

The old lady handed a petal to Chang Ming and said: "The eldest lady has gone to the Kang family. If you want to ask the eldest lady for a female envoy, please wait until the afternoon."

"Yes, madam."

"By the way, how are the wedding preparations for Miss Xiaodie in your courtyard?"

"Old madam, it's almost over! I want Xiaodie to get married from the Wei family's house."

The old lady looked at Chang Zhu and said, "Zhang'er, this flower is called peony. Do you like the taste?"

"Go back to grandma, my grandson likes it."

"Then you have to thank cousin Jing for sending the flowers."

Changzhu nodded: "Yes!"

After the old lady finished speaking, she looked at Wei Shu with a smile and said, "Ask Hong'er when he comes back! Don't keep thinking about whether it will cause trouble to the family."

"Yes, madam."

"Su Qin will move an embroidery pier for Madam Mako'er."

When school is over,

Minglan held an inkstone in her hand and walked in with Xiao Tao with a smile on her face.

Looking at the people in the hall, Minglan smiled and said: "Grandma, little mother! Look! This is the inkstone given to me by my cousin. It is the same as the one my little brother broke!"

Hearing this, Sheng Changzhu, who was on Luohan's bed, looked over curiously.

West Fruit Lane

Kang family

In the inner courtyard hall,

Kang Haifeng was sitting at the top looking at some papers in his hands.

On the other side is an old lady Wang who has a calm temperament but a haggard look.

The person sitting closest to Mrs. Wang was a graceful middle-aged woman. This woman was the Wang sisters' natal sister-in-law, Mrs. Feng. She had helped the Sheng family a lot in Yangzhou before.

The Feng family is preceded by the Kang Wang family, and opposite is the Sheng Hong couple.

Standing on the side were people like Wen Mama and Liu Mama who were personal attendants.

"Mother-in-law, you are getting old, and you and your sister-in-law rushed to Bianjing. You were very tired on the way! My son-in-law thinks that you don't need to rush back, and it is better to rest for a few more days."

Mrs. Wang smiled, looked at Sheng Hong with relief and said, "Xian son-in-law, don't worry, I know my own body well, and I won't resist if I can't hold it."

Sheng Hong nodded.

Then, Mrs. Wang glared at Sheng Hong's little daughter who lowered her head with an unkind expression.

After glaring at Wang Ruofu, Mrs. Wang frowned and snorted angrily as she looked at her daughter-in-law's eldest daughter.

At this time, Kang Haifeng, who was beside Mrs. Wang, put the paper in his hand on the table and said, "Mother-in-law, why are there so many? Is there a mistake?"

Mrs. Wang didn't say anything. Her subordinate, the Wang family's daughter-in-law, Feng Shi, said: "Brother-in-law, the person who came yesterday was an official from the Ministry of Punishment. He was promoted when my father-in-law was still alive. He will do his best to help the family."

"If this person hadn't brought an experienced hand here and hid the property so deeply, he might not have been able to find out."

Hearing this,

Sheng Hong on the opposite side nodded in agreement.

"Crack!"

Mrs. Wang slapped the table,

in the hall,

Sheng Hong stood up first, then the others, and finally Kang Haifeng.

Kang Haifeng looked at Sheng Hong, who kept winking at him, and said in hindsight:

"Mother-in-law, please calm down!"

Mrs. Wang waved her hand: "This has nothing to do with you! Sit down!"

Feng, Sheng Hong and Kang Haifeng took their seats.

"You two! Kneel down!"

Mrs. Kang was stunned: "Mother, mother."

"Kneel down!"

Mrs. Wang shouted very powerfully.

Kang Wang and Wang Ruofu knelt in the hall obediently.

Sheng Hong and Kang Haifeng sat still.

Feng had already stood up.

"You two are so audacious, you actually dare to loan money in Bianjing! Is this kind of business possible for officials like you? Do you want the reputation of the three families anymore?"

"Mother, my daughter is wrong! From now on, I won't dare anymore." Wang Ruofu said quickly with fear on his face, glancing at Sheng Hong as he spoke.

Kang Wang pursed her lips and said nothing, and glared at Kang Haifeng bitterly.

Mrs. Wang stood up, flicked her sleeves and said:

"Wang Ruo and you, why are you staring at me? How can you still be reasonable when the grandma next to you has embezzled so much money?"

"Almost 25,000 guan of silver just went into someone else's pocket. Why are you so arrogant?"

Sheng Hong narrowed his eyes when he heard the number, and cast another sidelong glance at Wang Ruofu while holding back his anger.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Qi’s mother’s family is so greedy.

Because Tan Mo's money belongs not only to the Kang family, but also to the Sheng family.

You know,

Nowadays, due to the relationship between the Yongyi Hou Mansion and the Sheng family's big house, the scale of business is no longer the small business it was before.

The amount of money allocated to the second room of the Sheng family every year is huge.

Most of this money was in Gongzhong's account, and was lent by Wang Ruofu to the Kang Wang family as usury.

After Mrs. Wang finished speaking, she glared at her eldest daughter fiercely.

Standing nearby, Ms. Feng looked at Ms. Kang and Wang with a rather mocking look.

The reason for Feng's ridicule was that she had also read the things on those pieces of paper. She had just chatted with Wang Ruofu for a few words, and she already knew that this eldest sister-in-law was greedy for money. .

That is to say,

Part of the interest money received by Wang Ruofu was first embezzled by the Qi family, and then the Kang family deducted part of the remaining money.

Looking at Mrs. Kang Wang who was speechless for a moment,

Mrs. Feng secretly said with disdain: "This Kang family really follows the example of others." ’

Mrs. Wang caught Sheng Hong's expression in her eyes and continued to say sternly:

"Okay! Eldest sister, today I will let the Xian-husband go out and leave the book. You and I will go back to the Wang family! This can be regarded as the friendship between our Wang family and the Kang family."

"ah?"

Kang Wang's eyes widened suddenly, feeling a little happy and a little scared.

Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu's eyes were full of surprise.

Kang Haifeng stood up when he heard this. The thought of 'getting rich and killing his wife' flashed through his mind.

After looking at a few pieces of paper on the table, he didn't know whether to be happy or politely decline. He just said: "Mother-in-law, this."

Sheng Hong on the side said quickly: "Mother-in-law, calm down, how can I do this?"

When Sheng Hong spoke, Kang Haifeng's mind turned around:

Not all the money on this paper belongs to the Kang family. If the Kang family returns to the Wang family,

One is to take away most of the dowry, making the Kang family's 'financial situation' even more stretched!

Secondly, the Wang family will probably not be so involved in his resurrection.

Think this through,

Kang Haifeng hurriedly supported Mrs. Wang like Sheng Hong and said, "Mother-in-law, I am doing this for the good of the Kang family, and this is not the crime."

Mrs. Feng, who was standing aside, looked at Kang Haifeng, who was pleading for Mrs. Kang, and her mother-in-law, who had an angry expression on her face.

Although she has been married to the Wang family for so many years, Mrs. Feng sometimes dislikes some of her mother-in-law's practices, but she still admires her mother-in-law's method of retreating into progress.

"Next time you make such a big mistake, even if your virtuous son-in-law intercedes for you, I won't spare you."

Mrs. Wang finally scolded.

Mrs. Kang Wang whispered: "Yes, mother, my daughter knows."

"Calm down your anger."

Sheng Hong helped Mrs. Wang sit back in her seat and said.

Mrs. Wang patted Sheng Hong's arm happily and asked Sheng Hong and Kang Haifeng to sit down again. Mrs. Wang took a few deep breaths and continued with a straight face: "If it weren't for the two virtuous sons-in-law who begged for mercy, I would have let you Kneel to death for the rest of your life! Get up!"

"Yes, mother."

Wang Ruofu said and was helped by Liu's mother to sit back in the chair.

Hearing that his mother helped Kang Wang.

Feng looked at the atmosphere in the hall and said to the side: "Let's serve tea."

Mother Liu and Mother Wen hurried out.

Tea was served,

Mrs. Wang, who had spoken a lot, moistened her throat, looked at Sheng Hong with a smile on her face, and said:

"Speaking of which, it's thanks to your mother's blessing. If it hadn't been for this relative and the brothers from the Hou family who caught the traitor, your aunt would have been deceived for who knows how long."

"How many scapegoats are you carrying without even realizing it?"

In the latter part of the sentence, Mrs. Wang emphasized her tone with a feeling of resentment.

Sheng Hong smiled politely: "Hua'er's mother-in-law's family doesn't care too much."

Mrs. Wang understood clearly the meaning of her words and smile: If the Hou Mansion cares about it, it will be the girl from the Sheng family who will have a hard time!

Mrs. Wang nodded and said, "What my wise son-in-law said is that I will go to Li's house before leaving Beijing. In front of my old brother, I still have some respect for you, old lady."

Upon hearing this,

Sheng Hong stood up flattered, bowed and said urgently: "Mother-in-law, you can't do this!"

Kang Haifeng, Feng and others on the side had expressions of jealousy and surprise on their faces.

Mrs. Wang pretended to be serious and waved her hands: "Sit down, my dear son-in-law! Only when you are well, can the children be well! Sit down."

What Mrs. Wang meant was that she, a high-ranking official's widow whose husband was destined to enjoy the Imperial Ancestral Temple, personally went to the home of Mr. Li, the Minister of Civil Affairs, to talk to Sheng Hong.

What is the effect?

Sheng Hong's feelings were very clear. After all, he was able to join the official department because he had a good in-laws and had some influence from the Yue family.

In the future, when Sheng Hong gets promoted, Mrs. Wang will compensate the Sheng family for her eldest daughter.

After sitting back in the chair, Sheng Hong turned his head and glared at Wang Ruofu, indicating that she should stop being too proud.

Old Mrs. Wang said: "By the way, virtuous son-in-law."

"I heard that a relative of the Xu family, the brother of the Ni family who is studying in the Li family school, is going to get married in a few days? Is the eldest daughter-in-law still staying with Wei Xiaoniang?"

Sheng Hong nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, mother-in-law."

Mrs. Wang rolled her eyes at Mrs. Kang Wang angrily again: "You don't trust me at all. I asked you to choose a daughter to see me. Can you choose?"

Mrs. Kang Wang lowered her eyelids and said, "Mom, there are too many things going on at home, and my daughter has forgotten about it."

"snort!"

Kang Haifeng on the side said: "Mother-in-law, the Li family is very optimistic about this Ni family brother? But in this examination?"

"I haven't even passed the college examination." Mrs. Kang Wang added.

Kang Haifeng relaxed and nodded.

Mrs. Feng didn't speak. Mrs. Wang sighed softly and said, "I've been here for half a day. Let the children come and meet me."

"Yes, mother."

After a while,

Kang Haifeng looked a little embarrassed on his face as he looked at the large group of children pouring into the hall.

The dozen or so children who came in were all nominally the children of the Kang Wang family, but there were only three direct children of the Kang Wang family, and the remaining dozen were all concubines.

Mrs. Wang said some friendly words to each other amiably and rewarded them with some money.

The rest of the kids leave.

After leaving Kang Zhao'er, Kang Jin and Kang Yuan'er, who were the legitimate children, in the hall, and after saying a few words, Mrs. Wang stood up and said, "Okay, it's getting late, so I'll go back to the Wang family's house."

"Mom, why don't you sleep here tonight."

Kang Wang said.

Mrs. Wang waved her hand and said, "No!"

After saying that, he turned to Sheng Hong and said, "Xian son-in-law, go back and tell your mother-in-law, and I will visit you tomorrow."

"Yes, mother-in-law."

When I reached the second gate,

Kang Haifeng and Sheng Hong walked behind,

In front are Mrs. Wang and her two daughters.

Old Mrs. Wang looked at Wang Ruofu who was supporting her and said: "It's not a bad thing for Miss Wei to run the house in your house. It's better than having your official's favorite concubine run the house! Your mother-in-law is a sensible person. Don't be a monster and give it to Hou. The government said that the head of the family will return in a year or two. "

Wang Ruofu lowered his head and nodded reluctantly.

"Did Qiu Jiang who was next to Wei Xiaoniang come under the control of your girl?"

Mrs. Wang asked Mother Liu.

"Back to Madam, yes! This girl's parents are stewards of the girl's village. She can read and do arithmetic."

"Well! Speaking of which, Wei Shuyi was sent to you by me. He is one of my own people both inside and outside."

After Mrs. Wang finished speaking, she looked at Mrs. Kang Wang on the other side and said, "You keep 10% of the interest, and the rest, which belongs to your sister, will be given to others. The Ni family brother will get married in two days, so the gifts prepared by your family should be heavier." "

"Yes, mother."

Sheng Hong watched his mother-in-law and sister-in-law get into the carriage with a smile on his face.

When the Wang family's carriage turned around at the gate of the Kang family,

Sheng Hong smiled and said goodbye to Kang Haifeng and his wife.

After getting on the Sheng family's carriage, Sheng Hong's smile disappeared. He glanced at Wang Ruofu with disgust and said bitterly: "Sister, your hard-earned money is really high!"

Wang Ruofu was too timid to speak.

Sheng Hong breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "When your sister delivers the interest, you can deliver it to the Xu family."

"Xu, how about the Xu family meeting?"

"If the Xu family doesn't want it, then give it to my grandson!"

"Oh~"

Four quarters of the hour (after 6:30 p.m.)

At the beginning of the lanterns,

Chai family,

The mother house,

Chai Zhengzheng, wearing a newly made spring shirt, led the maid to the door.

Seeing the little girl standing at the door opening her mouth to speak, Chai Zhengzheng waved his hand and went directly into the house.

in the house,

Under the bright yellow candlelight,

Mrs. Chai was sitting on a chair, holding a tea cup with a gossipy look on her face, and was listening intently to the words of the nanny next to her.

The grandma frowned and nodded firmly.

"Mom, Mom, what are you talking about?"

When Chai Zhengzheng spoke, he somewhat frightened the master and servant who were gossiping.

Mrs. Chai nodded with her fingers in annoyance and said, "Why don't you let the little envoy pass through?"

"I've let the news pass, but I won't see you two like this."

"What on earth were you talking about, mother?"

Chai Zhengzheng sat down under Mrs. Chai's hand and asked curiously.

Mrs. Chai gave Chai Zhengzheng a look of helplessness: "Nanny heard the news outside! It was said that the steward of the Kang family, the grandma, embezzled a lot of money from the master's family!"

Chai Zhengzheng looked surprised: "Ah? When did this happen? Where did such news come from?"

Looking at Chai Zhengzheng and his daughter, the Chai family's grandma said: "It sounds like it was first passed down from the Guo family of Xishuimen and the Fu family of Changxing Bo! The second eldest lady of the Fu family was born in the Feng family, so she is well-informed. !”

Chai Zhengzheng asked in confusion: "These two families have a grudge against the Kang family? How could such news be spread? Is it credible?"

"Listen, slave, the Feng family must have some grudges with the Kang family! I don't know why the Guo family spread the news! I heard that the Kang family's manager Qi Daqi'er has not shown up for many days, but the story is 80-90% credible!"

Chai Zhengzheng nodded: "I will also ask other people in a few days!"

"Don't forget to tell me if you have any news!" Mrs. Chai warned.

"Uh-huh!"

Chai Zhengzheng pointed to the tray Yunmu was holding behind him, and said as if offering a treasure: "Mother, look! This is the flower crown that came out of the palace. Can my daughter wear it when she goes out tomorrow?"