Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo are now "mingling" with Wang Qing almost all day long. Wang Qing had no friends of the same age before, but now he has two older brothers, Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo, who are also his good friends. The three of them study and play together every day. When playing, Wang Qing will also pull Jiang Moxi along. But if it happens that Ni is playing the piano, Jiang Moxi prefers to listen to the piano. At this time, Wang Qing didn't force him.
Both Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo knew that they were greatly honored by Wang Qing. Otherwise, how could Dean Cen and Mr. Kang treat them differently and personally teach them knowledge, painting and chess. Therefore, Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo treated Wang Qing better and cared more.
Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo are like this, Wang Shuping's family and Zhao Yuande's family will only be worse. Shao Yun'an once said that he wanted to be a sheep scorpion and wanted a sheep's spine, and Zhao He took it to heart. No, just after slaughtering a fat sheep, Zhao He asked Zhao Congbo to tell Shao Yun'an to pick it. Shao Yun’s family lives in An’an, where the children usually study and play. The three boys took a nap in Wang Qing's room after practicing the basic skills of painting, and Nizi also took a nap. Jiang Moxi likes to listen to Nizi playing the piano. When Nizi is asleep, he sits on the bedside of Nizi and plays Rubik's Cube, while Nizi's two little girls are watching quietly. After playing for a while, Jiang Moxi was also sleepy and rubbed his eyes.
Xia Chun stepped forward cautiously: "Master Jiang, are you going to rest?"
All the servants bought at home knew that this young master Jiang, the county magistrate's nephew, was not talkative or caring. Naturally, Jiang Moxi would not have any reaction. He climbed directly onto the bed and lay down next to Nizi. With Shao Yun'an's previous explanation, Xia Chun didn't make a fuss about it. Together with Xia Qiu, she told Jiang Moxi the shoes, and covered him with another quilt. This is Nizi's boudoir, Miao Yuan, the servant Wang Shijing assigned to Jiang Moxi, could only guard outside.
Nizi and Jiang Moxi fell asleep, and Xia Chun and Xia Qiu also went outside to rest. With a patriarch like Shao Yun'an with the soul of a modern person, Xia Chun and Xia Qiu, who are underage, will never be treated harshly. When the master is resting, they can also go to rest. Usually, they eat whatever the master eats. The heavy lifting like laundry is done by others. But before Jiang Kangchen left, he still told Shao Yun'an that he would let Eunuch An find a nanny from the palace. With Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing as people, the servants in the family still have to be disciplined by a well-behaved person, so as to avoid the situation where the slaves bully the master in the future. Especially Wang Qing and Nizi are still young, and the two children are born in poverty, so they are easily bullied by the servants around them.
The little masters are all asleep, and the big masters are either studying behind closed doors in the study, or going out, and the whole palace is quiet. Four carriages appeared at the entrance of Xiushui Village, and went straight to the royal residence. The villagers who saw it immediately muttered, what kind of big family is here
Knock, knock, the door of the study was knocked again. The three people in the study ignored everyone. There was another knock on the door, and Guo Ziyu's voice came from outside.
"Old Cen, my lord, someone is here, and they are said to be from the Hengyuan Houfu in the capital."
Elder Cen, Jiang Kangning and Kang Rui raised their heads at the same time. Elder Cen rubbed his eyes, frowned and looked at Jiang Kangning. Jiang Kangning got up and walked to the door quickly, and opened it.
Guo Ziyu outside the door looked anxious: "My lord, someone from the Hengyuan Hou Mansion came to look for Ishii and Yun'an. Ishii sent his wife back to the county, and Yun'an is at Lizheng's house. I'll ask Su Chi to call him."
"Do you know who is here?"
"It is said that it is the second son of the Hengyuan Hou Mansion. Shopkeeper Xu and Shopkeeper Zeng also came. Shopkeeper Xu said that person is his big boss."
Jiang Kangning knew who it was. Mr. Cen came over and said, "Kang Ning, you go first, and Kang Rui and I will be there later. They must have come for Ange's tea and wine."
"Then I'll go there first."
Jiang Kangning flicked his sleeves, motioned for Guo Ziyu to follow, and asked, "Have you brought tea and snacks?"
"Zimu is ready, I'll ask Aunt Zhou to send it over."
Jiang Kangning nodded and quickened his pace.
Kang Rui walked up to Elder Cen, watched Jiang Kangning walk away, and said, "Hengyuan Hou's Mansion is really anxious. The second son of Wei came here in person, so I'm afraid he won't let it go. Did the teacher remind An Geer and Shi Jing?" ?”
Old Cen said: "I mentioned it to him, and also told him about the situation of the Hengyuan Marquis Mansion, and Kang Chen also mentioned it."
"Then what is Yun'an's plan? The Hengyuan Hou Mansion is not something that can be easily dismissed."
Elder Cen said worriedly: "Brother An said he thought about it carefully, but he didn't tell me what he planned. I didn't expect the Hengyuan Hou's mansion to come so soon. The Queen is here for this matter, and the Hengyuan Hou's mansion I don't dare to be tough. I'm just afraid that if Brother An doesn't handle this well, if he offends them, there will be trouble in the future. A villain is hard to guard against, not to mention that the other party is from the Hengyuan Houfu. Let's go, we know these two things too well son."
Kang Rui turned around and locked the door of the study, and went to meet the second son of the Wei family with Mr. Cen. For them who came out of the temple, the reaction of the Hengyuan Hou Mansion was within their expectation. The Yan Kingdom is in ruins, and the new emperor has not long since ascended the throne. He is short of money and people, and those big clans look down on the emperor, not to mention the childless queen. This is why the Hengyuan Hou Mansion dared to come. Although Kang Rui has been away from the court for many years, he is still not afraid of the last second son of the Hengyuan Houfu.
Shao Yun'an was chatting with Zhao He at Lizheng's house. One winter, plus Chinese New Year, Li Zheng's family made a lot of money relying on red date sauce and hawthorn sauce. On the third day of the new year, Li Zheng called his two sons to him and formally proposed to separate the family. Lizheng and his wife lived with their eldest son, Zhao Yuande. Zhao Yuanqing and his wife Li Caijuan live alone separately. Lizheng didn't divide the house and land of the family, and directly paid up the money to buy land and build a house for the younger son and his wife. Zhao Yuande and Zhao He didn't care about anyone. Zhao Yuanqing had no children yet, and Li Zheng also said that the children of the two sons, whether they were grandsons or granddaughters, would be borne by him in the future. He and his wife don't spend much money, and the money they earn will be spent on their grandchildren. He doesn't care about his son and daughter-in-law. No, before the end of the year, Zhao Yuanqing was busy choosing the foundation and finding someone to build a house.
While chatting happily, Li Caijuan came in from the outside and hurriedly shouted: "Yun'an, someone is coming to your house, you should go back quickly."
"Ah?" Shao Yun'an got off the kang, and asked while putting on his shoes, "Did anyone say who is here?"
"I didn't say anything. It was your servant who found it. He only told you to go back quickly. He said he came from the capital. I think he's in a hurry."
From Beijing? Shao Yunan put on his shoes two beats slower, he probably guessed who was coming.
When the others heard that they were from the capital, they were shocked. Zhao He asked, "Yun'an, are you okay? But the county magistrate is here again?" They all knew that the elder brother of the county magistrate was from the capital. Chinese New Year is here.
Shao Yunan shook his head: "I don't know, I'm afraid not, I'll go back and have a look." Looking up, he smiled, "It won't be a big deal, I guess he came to discuss business with me. Uncle Zhao, Auntie, I'll be a sheep scorpion tonight Let someone bring it over for you to taste, if you think it's delicious, let Brother Hezi come and learn from me."
"Leave us alone, go back quickly. If you need help, ask someone to call."
"I won't be polite to you."
After putting on his shoes, Shao Yun'an took a large bowl of sheep bones from Zhao Yuanqing and left.
In the main hall of the royal residence, Wei Hongwen talked respectfully with Mr. Cen, Jiang Kangning and Kang Rui. He didn't say what his purpose was, neither did Cen Lao nor Jiang Kangning ask. Before the person who made the decision of the Wang family appeared, everyone tacitly brushed over this topic.
When he came to the palace, Wei Hongwen knew that Elder Cen and Kang Rui, the former doctor of the Ministry of Rites, actually lived here, and in his words, Elder Cen and Kang Rui also loved the pair of peasants very much. Wei Hongwen, who was bound to win this trip, had to be cautious. If there was only one Jiang Kangning behind Shao Yun'an, that would be fine, but now that there are more Cen Lao and Kang Rui, things will become more difficult.
Although Elder Cen's official position was only fourth rank when he was in Beijing, he was Lao Weng's younger brother, with many students from the same school.
Kang Rui is a student of Mr. Cen. He was a doctor of the Imperial College and has a lot of knowledge. The most troublesome thing is that Kang Rui's father-in-law is Shi Zuoyu, the captain of the capital, who is in charge of the garrison of the capital. Although Kang Rui's wife passed away, Kang Rui never remarried, and his father-in-law admired him very much. Although the Hengyuan Hou Mansion has the power, as Wei Hongwen, he does not have the strength to fight against Du Yushi. Even his father, Marquis Heng Yuan, would not touch Zuo Yu's bad luck for no reason.
The appearance of Cen Lao and Kang Rui disrupted Wei Hongwen's plan, so Wei Hongwen had to make a new assessment of Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing's abilities. Regarding this, he took a special look at Shopkeeper Xu and Shopkeeper Zeng with dissatisfaction. Shopkeeper Xu and Shopkeeper Zeng broke out in a cold sweat. Years ago, they were urgently summoned to Chinan Mansion by the big shopkeeper Wei Xiu, and they came here with the big boss, and they didn't expect to have time to send someone to watch Shao Yun'an's side.
It can be said that the presence of Mr. Cen and Kang Rui caught Wei Hongwen by surprise. There was a change in the plan, Wei Hongwen could only work hard. In any case, something must be gained this time.
Concentrated, Wei Hongwen said politely: "Hongwen has heard about Brother Shao's name for a long time, so this time he took the opportunity of coming to Chinan Mansion to meet with some of the stewards, to meet Brother Shao and express Hongwen's gratitude to Brother Shao for his help. "
Shopkeeper Xu immediately said: "Brother Shao gave us a lot of good ideas, our big boss has long wanted to see Brother Shao."
Shopkeeper Zeng also nodded in agreement.
Old Cen smiled slightly and said, "I've heard about this. Brother An also mentioned the shopkeeper's name to this old man."
"Don't dare." Shopkeeper Xu hurriedly got up.
Jiang Kangning said in a joking tone: "Zhao's jam is not less for shopkeeper Xu to earn money. That kid is just being lazy, and the money-making business is sent out one by one."
Shopkeeper Xu was extremely embarrassed and didn't know how to answer the conversation.
Then, Jiang Kangning said: "Brother An has gone to Zhao's house. Someone should call him back. By the way, I remembered one thing. Yun'an sold some golden silk imperial chrysanthemums to shopkeeper Xu, and gave back to shopkeeper Xu to think about it." I have found a way to take some 'high-end route', I don't know if it will be successful?"
Shopkeeper Xu dared not answer. And Wei Hongwen knew that Jiang Kangning was aware of the situation in Beijing, but he had to reply: "Brother Shao's idea is indeed good. But the number of golden chrysanthemums is too small. The magistrate Jiang also knows that there are many dignitaries in the capital, so I have a headache Quite a lot. I won’t hide it from you, I came this time just to buy some good tea from brother Shao.”
What Wei Hongwen said is good "tea", but not good "chrysanthemum", the meaning of these words is intriguing. Old Cen pretended to be confused, and said, "The golden silk chrysanthemum is indeed rare, and I like it very much, but it is indeed too few. For the old man, Angle only gives a few dozen flowers a year."
Someone interrupted from the side: "Teacher, you still have dozens of chrysanthemums to drink, but the students can only go to you to ask for them. This year's emperor chrysanthemums come out, and the students have to ask Yun An for some."
"Haha." Boss Cen laughed, very proud, "This old man is his adoptive father, he has good things, can you not honor his father first?"
Kang Rui raised his eyebrows: "The student is still his senior brother."
Wei Hongwen was shocked, and shopkeepers Xu and Zeng were also shocked. Old Cen said with a smile: "I am making you laugh. Brother An is always afraid of causing trouble for me, so he has not made any public announcements about it for the time being. After his troubles are resolved, the official recognition ceremony will be held. At that time, if Wei Er Young Master, if you are free, you might as well come and join in the fun."
Jiang Kangning said helplessly to Elder Cen: "Yun An's troubles are nothing at all, he just has a heavy heart."
"That's not true." Elder Cen was also helpless.
Kang Rui: "Yun An is thinking of you, master, and really wants you as a father."
Elder Cen: "Hehe."
The three of them seemed to be singing three reeds, and Wei Hongwen had no choice but to say immediately: "This kind of happy event, the younger generation must come with a big gift."
Elder Cen smiled and shook his hand: "There is no need for a big gift. The two shopkeepers also come together to make it lively."
"President Xie Cen invited."
Shopkeeper Xu and Shopkeeper Zeng stood up at the same time to salute and thank them. I was a little anxious in my heart, I am afraid that the boss's trip is going to change? Who would have thought that Elder Cen would recognize Shao Yun'an as his son? This time things are not easy to handle.
Shao Yun'an returned home unhurriedly, but Guo Ziyu was very anxious. Seeing that he was back, Guo Ziyu hurriedly dragged him over and said, "Yun'an, he is from the Hengyuanhou's residence. I'm afraid it's for your tea and wine. Mr. Cen asked me to tell you that you will call him father or old man later." , calling Dean Kang senior brother."
"Ah?" Shao Yunan was stunned.
"Just listen to Mr. Cen, he must have his intentions. You go in quickly, they have been waiting for a long time, shopkeeper Xu and shopkeeper Zeng have also come."
Shao Yun'an blinked: "Oh, good. You tell Zimu to eat sheep scorpions at night, and ask him to chop the sheep bones I brought back into pieces, and make them bigger. First, blanch them in hot water."
"Okay, don't worry about dinner, go quickly." Guo Ziyu pushed Shao Yun'an towards the main hall.
Shao Yun'an came to the door of the main hall unhurriedly, and when he heard a strange voice in the room, he took a deep breath and pushed the door open with a smile on his face. The conversation in the room came to an abrupt end, followed by a few voices.
"Brother Angie."
"Brother Shao!"
Shao Yunan went to talk, closed the door casually, and greeted with a smile: "Shopkeeper Xu, Shopkeeper Zeng, honored guests. Ishii and I went to give you New Year's greetings during Chinese New Year, but you were not at home, and your family said that you went to Chinan Mansion. When did you come back?"
Shao Yun'an's enthusiasm eased the embarrassment and tension of the two shopkeepers. Shopkeeper Xu said: "I just came back yesterday. Brother Shao, this is our boss."
Shao Yun'an immediately looked at the stranger, and he clasped his fists together: "My lord, Wei Hongwen, I've heard about brother Shao's name for a long time, and seeing him today, he really deserves his reputation."
This ass was shot.
Shao Yun'an also immediately cupped his fists: "Mr. Wei has admired you for a long time, and I have heard a lot about you. Sit down quickly."
"Brother Shao, please."
Elder Cen and Jiang Kangning sat on the two chairs at the top, Kang Rui sat at the lower end of Elder Cen, Wei Hongwen and the two shopkeepers sat at the lower end of Jiang Kangning in turn. Shao Yun'an sat down next to Kang Rui, and said, "Young Master Wei came today by coincidence. I'm cooking a new dish tonight, and you and the two shopkeepers just happened to try it."
It has to be said that Wei Hongwen was very surprised by Shao Yun'an's performance. The other party is clearly a young young man, not to mention that he can't tell that the other party is married, let alone that he is the farmer who made him hate and angry. Such a handsome and generous young man looks like an official's son, not a farmer's son with mud legs. Wei Hongwen had already passed by once, and he secretly warned himself not to underestimate this person again.
Wei Hongwen showed a refined smile, and said, "It's a coincidence that I came down here. I have heard about Brother Shao's cooking skills for a long time. It happened that I also brought some water and wine, so I took it as a way to add to the fun."
"That couldn't be better. The old man, my senior brother, and my eldest brother always say that my wine is tasteless and not strong enough."
Cen Lao, Kang Rui and Jiang Kangning shut up in time, when did they say such a thing! Wei Hongwen almost spit out blood, how dare you say that your wine is not tasty enough? !
Shao Yun'an smiled innocently. Elder Cen, Dean Kang and elder brother said that the rice wine he made was not as tasty as goat's milk wine.