Fragrance Returned

The small silver locks, small silver bracelets, and eggs were given openly, but money was given to He in private. Zhang gave five taels of silver as a gift, and the other two people each gave two taels of silver.

Mr. He was very grateful that he finally had a large amount of private money. She didn't trust anyone in this family except the baby in her arms. Ask Mrs. Zhang to keep it for her first, and then find the place where the money is hidden and get it back later.

Ding Xiang made an appointment with Ding Zhen and Xia Sanfen to have a dinner, but did not make an appointment with Xia He.

Nowadays, Mrs. Wang is bragging everywhere that Ding Erfu will become an officer in the future, and Ding Sifu will be a shopkeeper in the capital in the future. She is so uncomfortable that she suppresses the words in her throat that once Ding Zhuang leaves, her man will become the clan leader.

Her family's status was higher, and her son's worth was also higher. She felt that Xia He was more than enough for three wealthy people.

So she asked someone to go to Xia Lizheng's house to negotiate an agreement. Zhou was so angry that she almost spat in the person's face and refused very rudely.

Later, when I saw that Xia Li was betrothing Xia He to Ding Shuan's second son, not only the Wang family was extremely angry, but even the third rich Ding hated him.

As soon as he saw Xia He, he swung the knife in his eyes as if he wanted to eat her. Xia He was angry and scared.

People are not confused when they are close, and Ding Youcai also understands a little bit. He has already seen that although Ding Zhuang praises him, he does not trust himself. The future leader of the clan will definitely be Ding Shuan.

Although he is not convinced, there is nothing he can do. If he doesn't listen to his second uncle, he will gain nothing. He told his wife many times that the future patriarch would be Ding Shuan, but she refused to believe him.

"You are the nephew of the second uncle, and Ding Shuan is just a cousin. The second uncle helped the second rich man and the fourth rich man of our family, who in Ding Shuan's family did he help? The second uncle is testing you, please be fawning over from now on, patriarch. It must be yours."

No matter what he did, he couldn't straighten Wang's brain. Ding Youcai was so angry that he wanted to use his fists and shouted, "If you dare to say this nonsense, watch how I beat you."

Mrs. Wang still couldn't hold it back and went back to her parents' home to brag about this. The news spread back to Beiquan Village. Ding Youcai was so ashamed that he didn't dare to go out for two days. He beat Mrs. Wang so that Ms. Wang didn't dare to go out and talk nonsense again.

Xiaogui has the characteristics of the Ding family, with a big nose and small eyes, and is very happy. Ding Xiang liked it very much, pinching his nose and teasing his face for a long time.

Seeing that Ding Xiang liked it, not to mention He, Wang was happy to see it.

She laughed loudly and said, "They say my noble family looks like the beginning of spring."

She wanted to flatter Lilac, but what she said left people speechless.

Fortunately, Ding Lichun has never returned to his hometown since He married into the Ding family.

Ding Xiang said with a sullen face, "Not like my elder brother, but like the rich brother."

After getting enough money, and with the help of Li Maigao's family, the banquet went well this time, and Ding Youcai felt that Beier was proud of it.

After dinner, go home.

Heavy snow fell in the sky again, and a cold wind blew.

Since I put on the close-fitting cotton waistcoat, I feel much warmer, not leaky, and not as bulky as before.

Ding Xiang sat on Ding Zhuang’s warm bed, and the two of them chatted.

Ding Zhuang envied Ding Li for the first time and sighed, "When can I have a great-grandson?"

Ding Xiang is not in a hurry for her elder brother to find her sister-in-law. She is only sixteen years old and her body is not fully developed yet.

She said, "Didn't my eldest cousin say that I will find a wife for my eldest brother after the incident comes to light..."

Just as he was talking, Li Magao's loud and surprised voice suddenly rang out, "The master is back, the master is back."

Ding Xiang and Zhang both rushed out with joy and saw Ding Zhao, wearing a brocade cotton cloak, striding into the moon gate of the east courtyard.

My father, whom I haven't seen for half a year, has become more dignified and handsome.

Ding Xiang ran forward and hugged Ding Zhao, calling her "Daddy". Ding Zhao happily held his daughter's little face and looked at it again and again.

"Haha, my daughter is even more beautiful."

He smiled at his wife who was looking at him Yin Yin, and took his daughter into the east chamber to kowtow to the old father.

Mrs. Zhang went to the kitchen to bring Li Maigao's stir-fry and stir-fry.

Three generations of grandparents and grandchildren sat cross-legged on the kang and whispered.

Ding Zhao said that Ding Shan also came back together. After he finished handling the matter here, he took his family to Hexian County. The yard and fields are not for sale, and an old servant will be left here to look after them.

The production of "Bao Iron" has begun, and the produced iron, farm tools, kitchen utensils and other ironware are very popular. Not only are they sold in the capital, but businessmen from the Yibei area will also make a special trip to buy them.

Shopkeeper Gong and Ding Sifu are still renovating the shop so that it can open next spring. Ding Sifu always stayed in the yard and never went out.

The houses in the capital and the houses in Hexian were also cleaned up. Ding Zhao lived in Hexian most of the time, and would only live in the capital when something happened.

I bought two more rooms for servants, one for a house in Hexian County and one for a house in the capital.

In the capital's residence, several lilac trees were transplanted into a small courtyard dedicated to lilac...

So far, Ding Pandi has not been seen leaving the Su Mansion, nor has he heard any news about her.

Because the Ding family members are very similar in appearance, Ding Lichun and Ding Erfu rarely go to Beijing, taking care not to be seen by people in the Su family. Even if I go to Beijing, I will dress up deliberately.

Although Zhu Zhan had a good relationship with Su Yi, Su Yi was still wary of him and did not invite him to the Su Mansion.

Now he is trying to find a way to get Zhu Zhan to go to the Su Mansion, and then find a way to meet with Ding Pandi.

For some reason, Sun and Muyu also joined their small group...

This news surprised Ding Xiang. Sun Yumu was born in a marquis mansion, so there was no need to get angry. Unless he bets on Zhu Qian to win, Zhu Qian will help deal with his second uncle in the future. Zhu Qian had to trust him completely before he dared to tell him such a secret.

Thinking that it was Sun Yumu's father who came to recruit An Zhuqian, there was no guarantee that there was something going on.

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In the capital, dark clouds were pressing down, heavy snow was falling, and there were very few pedestrians on the streets.

Just after midnight, it got dark.

Zhu Zhan led an entourage on horseback to a restaurant, and the waiter led the horse to the backyard. Zhu Zhan went up to the second floor and entered a private room called Yaqi Room.

While he brought in a chill, he also brought in a scent of agarwood.

Su Yi, wearing a brocade robe, was waiting inside.

Zhu Zhan cupped his hands and smiled, "Master Su, I'm late."

Su Yi smiled and said, "Brother Zhu, it's my younger brother who came early."

The two of them sat down at the table, and the waiter brought wine and food one after another.

Su Yi winked and several servants left.

Zhu Zhan took out a piece of paper from his arms and whispered, "This is a good map of Ryukyu and the Penghu Islands. My father sent it to me yesterday. He went to Ryukyu Island 20 years ago, and he was with Franji there. People have fought in battles and lost because they were outnumbered and their weapons could not keep up.”

Pointing to two places, he said, "My father drew this Kanyu map from memory after he returned home. Later, I heard that these two places may have changed, but I was not sure, so I marked them."

The drawings are dark yellow and look like paper from many years ago.

Su Yi smiled and said, "Thank you on behalf of my father. He is a man of great ability."

He further explained, "The prince is a talented man and has great plans. He wants to drive away the Francois and incorporate Ryukyu Island into the territory of Dali. When the prince ascends to Dabao, my grandfather will propose that your father take the position of Governor Sun."