Yu Tang and his wife were chatting and laughing, and decided to visit Tao Qing in advance.
Pei Yan asked Pei Wu to speak to Tao Qing in advance, then helped Yu Tang into the sedan chair, and went to Tao's inn near Xishanmen.
Tao Qing personally greeted them outside the door, and brought Yu Tang a lot of imported goods, including a box about one foot high. Tao Qing said that it was a Western doll, and it sold very well in Guangdong and Fujian. , I brought one for her too.
Really say Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here.
Yu Tang thanked with a smile, accepted the gift, thinking about going back and be the first to take it apart to see what this Western doll looks like.
Tao Qing and Pei Yan talked about Tao An, who was the governor in Jiangxi: "It can be regarded as the predecessors planting trees and the descendants to enjoy the shade. Before Mr. Zhang, many decrees that were not implemented in time were completed by A'an. Go buy them." The farm also attracted many wealthy people nearby to buy land and reclaim wasteland, which helped A'an a lot. A'an said that if there are no accidents this year, Jiangxi will have a bumper harvest. When the time comes, the food in Jiubian will be If he is more affluent, his political achievements can go further anyway. And even if there is a shortage of grain this year, I am going to send a batch of grain from Guangzhou, so that Ah An can safely be the governor for the past few years."
When the term of office expires, instead of being a minister, you can go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate or Dali Temple to be the chief official.
It's just around the corner to seal the prime minister into the cabinet.
After thinking about it, Tao Qing felt that it was a very correct thing to come to find Pei Yan. He couldn't help feeling emotional, and said to Pei Yan: "You're just going to leave it like this? What did the old man leave behind? If you trust me, tell me well, maybe the old man meant to let you only temporarily In charge of the clan house, it may not be possible to talk about it after the limelight has passed. Don't go all the way to the dark."
Pei Yan said: "If I didn't believe my brother, I wouldn't bring my family members to visit you like this. The old man really told me not to be an official anymore. He felt that my heart was wild, and the court was full of troubles. I'm afraid that I'm young and energetic, and I'll be deceived and get involved in the dispute over the heir. I also think what the old man said makes sense—if I were an official in the capital, with the current situation, I don't know how many people I would offend!"
Tao An said it was a pity, and couldn't help but give him advice: "It's not bad to live in the capital, teach the children to read well, maybe you won't be able to have another 'Three Scholars in One School'."
Pei Yan chuckled and didn't take it seriously.
He and Yu Tang have been married for less than half a year, and Yu Tang hasn't moved yet. He feels that their heir may be a bit difficult.
However, nothing is perfect in this world. If so, there must be a big pit waiting for him ahead. Rather than not knowing what will happen, it is better to just live slowly with Yu Tang like this, the child should have it naturally from time to time, and the child does not force it all the time.
It's the best thing they can do as a couple.
Pei Yan said: "Are you coming to the capital this time for the Wanshou Festival next year?"
Tao Qing nodded and said, "I want to see if there is any opportunity." Then he said, "This time, the Li family is also here. Their family is in the tea business. Let's see if they can send their tea to the palace."
Pei Yan doesn't care much about these business matters. The business of the Pei family is all managed by the chief manager. In his view, there are many ways for people like them to make money, and they don't have to do anything to compete with the people for profit. At most, Pei Yan would help decide the regulations when the chief executive was undecided.
Yu Tang pondered in his heart.
When she arrived in the capital, she discovered that everyone in the capital likes to drink green tea.
The tea from the second lady's husband's family in the previous life became a tribute.
It's just that she doesn't know when she was chosen.
How about she ask
But this matter has to be discussed with Pei Yan, lest she be self-righteous and self-defeating.
They had lunch at Tao's house. Accompanied by Tao Qing in the afternoon, they went to Tao's grocery store in the capital for a stroll.
She saw Western dolls.
The open-chested and backless dress, the porcelain face, the paint on the brows and mouth, the green eyes, the blonde hair...it's weird indeed.
But also rare.
She bought one.
Tao Qing thought she liked it, so he asked the shopkeeper to wrap two for her, and gave her the only two dolls in the shop.
Yu Tang insisted on paying, saying that it was going to be given to a friend.
Tao Qing said with a smile: "I only brought back five this time. Gifts are very good things. It's rare that you like them. With the friendship between our two families, there is really no need to be so polite."
Yu Tang glanced at Pei Yan.
Pei Yan nodded slightly towards her.
Yu Tang accepted it with a smile, said a word of gratitude, and thought about seeing what would be a suitable return gift for the Tao family in the future.
Afterwards she picked out some dews, ointments, powders and jewelry, most of which were intended to be given away.
Pei Yan did not accompany Yu Tang for a stroll, but was dragged by Tao Qing, sitting in the accountant at the back and continuing to talk about the affairs of Beijing: "I heard that the Yang family has folded in this time? What are your family's plans? Let me tell you , and you can’t just watch them die like this, speaking of it, it’s also your elder brother’s Yue family, and your elder brother is gone now, so you have to reach out to take care of it just for the sake of your two nephews.”
Pei Yan smiled, didn't speak, and took a sip of tea with his head down.
After a night passed, Pei Tong continued to fight against Gu Xi and ignored Gu Xi.
Gu Xi doesn't care.
She stayed up almost all night last night, thinking about what Pei Yan and Pei Xuan said.
It's impossible to get out of this little family of mine, so Pei Tong can only make a choice. With Pei Tong's personality, he was afraid that the Yang family would play the sad card. In case... Pei Tong sided with the Yang family, the Pei family would definitely not let the people in their room go. What will she do then/
Gu Xi went to Pei Tong's study and asked her husband, "When are you going to meet the two uncles today?"
Pei Tong's face changed, and he said sharply: "What do you mean? Are you urging me to express my opinion? Don't worry, I won't implicate you. Even if I want to help my family, I will pick you out."
Gu Xi really wanted to ask "how did you pick me out", or "why did you pick me out", but once such words were said, their relationship as husband and wife would come to an end, right? She endured and endured, and finally said with a smile: "I'm going out—Mrs. Yin said two days ago that the kimchi I made was delicious. I gave some to Mrs. Yin, and I plan to take some to my sister-in-law. You If you are going to see the two uncles this morning, I will go another day. If you are going to see the two uncles in the afternoon, I will go there when I have nothing to do in the morning. In case sister-in-law knows that I have delivered food to Mrs. Yin, But I don't think about her, I feel uncomfortable."
The eldest wife always disdained these family matters. After Pei You died, Pei Yan took over.
He felt that he had misunderstood Gu Xi, but let him bow his head to admit his mistake to Gu Xi. Thinking of Gu Xi's fuss yesterday, he still had a sigh of relief and couldn't lower his head.
Gu Xi didn't think that he would bow his head to her, after all, they are just friends with Qin and Jin, and they just treat each other as guests.
Seeing that he didn't answer, she smiled and said: "Then I'll go to my sister-in-law's first. I'll come back early, and we'll have cold noodles at night."
Don't mention the matter of visiting Pei Yan and Pei Xuan anymore.
Pei Tong breathed a sigh of relief.
Gu Xi went to Gu Chang's house.
Gu Chang didn't come back from Yamen, only Yin was at home.
Gu Xi didn't expect to see her brother either, she told Yin's everything that happened at home.
Yin frowned when she heard this.
No matter how capable a woman is, she is afraid of meeting a husband who will not listen to her advice.
She said: "What are you going to do if my uncle really chooses the Yang family?"
You can't reconcile because of this, right
Disharmony and separation, after all, is a family, so we can only share the honor and disgrace.
Gu Xi smiled wryly, and said: "So I came to look for brother, and wanted to hear what he meant!"
Yin Shi was not pretentious either, and said: "Okay, then you will talk to your elder brother later." He also kept her for dinner.
Gu Xi shook her head and said, "I have to go back. It's troublesome at home, so it's not good to stay outside for too long. You just need to give me a word for brother."
Yin agreed, and asked Gu Xi: "Then what do you mean? As sister-in-law, we must consider on your side."
Gu Xi didn't want to run back and forth to her mother's house because of this matter, the main reason was that even if she ran to her mother's house without fear of trouble, she might not be able to see Gu Chang.
She pondered: "I'm definitely going to stand on the side of the Pei family."
No matter what the Yang family said, she felt that it was unlikely that she would be convicted based on the Pei family's way. But if they were really convicted, the Yang family would not be able to pick them off. Anyway, life and death depended on the Pei family, so she didn't want to take care of the Yang family, and just begged the Bodhisattva to bless the Pei family to turn the danger into safety.
Gu Xidao: "If he can't tell the priority at this critical moment, I guess it will be difficult for me to enjoy his blessings in the future. I think I should take the initiative to ask to return to Lin'an, and serve the old An as my filial piety instead of my mother-in-law and husband-in-law."
It would be best to have a son.
With the protection of Pei Lao'an, without this emotional husband, she might have a better life in Pei's family.
Pei Lao'an was married into Pei's family with ten miles of red makeup.
Gu Xi touched her belly that hadn't changed yet.
Yin admired my sister-in-law's decisiveness very much, and said: "It's great if you think so. People can only save themselves. Don't worry, I dare not say anything else. When that day comes, even if you have the Pei family Take care, your brother and I will do our best."
Gu Xi achieved his goal, so he was relieved and returned to Pei's residence.
Pei Yan and Yu Tang haven't come back yet, they said they went shopping.
Gu Xi was dumbfounded, he could stuff an egg into his mouth, and it took him a while to come back to his senses, and said, "The third uncle just took the third aunt to the street."
The mother-in-law who came back to her came from the old house of the Pei family. She used to serve Mr. Pei's family. She was a little displeased when she heard the news, and said: "The third wife is still wearing a veiled hat, and she is shopping at the Tao family's shop. The third master is with you, why didn't you bring anything?"
"Oh." Gu Xi quickly calmed down his confusion, and focused on talking to the woman: "Did the third uncle and third aunt say when they would come back?"
The sooner the Yang family matter is resolved, the better.
She couldn't hold her breath anymore.
If the matter of the Yang family is not resolved, she is afraid that she will explode, jump her feet, and quarrel with Pei Tong again.