The Fu family mansion was also busy today, because the elder brother of their eldest son's wife would arrive in the capital today. The servants were busy preparing a separate courtyard for this prominent relative to live in, because he was the eldest son of the Yi family, the richest family in the north: Yi Jixuan.
The marriage to the Yi family was proposed by Fu Mingsui and Fu Kun. He believed that the nobles in the capital were all on good terms with King Kang, and that there was no more room for their Fu family to develop in the capital. It would be better for them to be on good terms with the Yi family, a big family in the north, so that they could expand their business to all parts of the Qian Dynasty.
When he discussed this with Fu Kun, he also had other thoughts in mind. He saw that Fu Kun also wanted to become a royal relative, and if he, Fu Mingsu, became the consort of the Qian Dynasty, some things would be controlled by the royal family.
So, he got away early and went to the Yi family to propose marriage.
When the Yi family saw that Fu Mingsu had a prominent family background and was of noble character, not to mention other benefits, they fell in love with Yi Jixuan's sister, Yi Jilan, at first sight.
The Yi family is wealthy and powerful, and they are already the richest family. They dote on their children and have no plans for arranged marriages. They just follow their children's wishes and do not care about family background as long as their children like them.
Now, Yi Jilan fell in love with Fu Mingsuo at first sight, and Fu Mingsuo was the eldest son of the current left prime minister, so the family agreed very readily. On an auspicious day that month, Fu Mingsuo married Yi Jilan and began to lay the foundation for the Yi family to enter the capital and open up the way.
Fu Mingsu sat in the study, holding the invitation card that Qingdeng had given him a few days ago. The words on the invitation card were simple and clear:
Dear Mr. Fu, I have long heard of your great name and look forward to visiting you soon.
The signature is Gongzi Hong.
"Young Master Hong..." Fu Mingsui flicked the visiting card. Who was this Young Master Hong? How come he had never heard of this person in the capital
But after that wonderful and magical experience, he already had some guesses in his mind that this Gongzi Hong might be a fellow traveler with Lian Youyou, not a "human".
He no longer sent people to investigate the North City Alley area. If the other party was not a "human", then letting ordinary people investigate would not yield any results. If there was, the spies under his command would have known about it long ago. How could they not know that there was such a strange secret door in the alley
The experience that day made him feel like he had been to Jiumen again, with the same feeling, weird, gloomy, and indescribable weirdness. Fu Mingsu, like his father, did not believe in these weird things. But during this period, he also began to burn incense to the Buddha and worship more.
Yi Jilan, who was busy in and out, saw her husband sitting in the study for a long time and felt puzzled. The children of the Yi family all came from business, and they were different from the ladies of scholarly families. They were more skilled in observing people's words and expressions, and they acted more neatly and efficiently than those delicate girls, such as the shrewd and capable Wang Xifeng.
Yi Jilan lifted her skirt and walked into the study. She had an oval face, apricot eyes, red lips and white teeth. She was stunningly beautiful, like a peony among flowers, graceful and elegant.
She walked lightly to Fu Mingsui's side, saw the visiting card, and looked confused: "This is the first time I've seen a visiting card written like this. It neither clearly states the time nor the place. Who is this Gongzi Hong? He actually made you wait for so many days." Yi Jilan looked displeased. When their Yi family does business, what they value most is people who are punctual and trustworthy.
This Gongzi Hong made her husband wait for many days, but he neither showed up nor sent any message, which made her very uncomfortable. Moreover, who was her husband? He was the eldest son of the left prime minister of the court. It had always been others who waited for her husband, so who dared to let her husband wait
"Tsk, what a big deal. Who on earth is this person, putting on such a big show?" Yi Jilan glanced at the post and looked at Fu Mingsu unhappily, "Husband, stop looking. My eldest brother should be here soon."
Fu Mingsui frowned slightly and put away the visiting card.
He and his wife Yi Jilan had a good relationship, and he never hid things from her. Yi Jilan was also very considerate and knew the situation, and she would not ask about things that she shouldn't know. She was not like those gossipy women who were incompetent but easy to control.
Today is the day that Yi Jixuan arrives in the capital. Afterwards, Yi Jixuan will settle down in the capital to develop the capital and southern markets. Therefore, today is also a big day for the Fu family.
Fu Mingsu and Yi Jilan walked out of the study together, and Fu Kun was walking slowly towards them. Seeing this, the young couple hurried over to greet them, and the servants on both sides had already knelt down on the spot to greet their Lord Zuo Xiang.
"Father!" Fu Mingsui and his wife bowed to Fu Kun in unison.
Fu Kun looked at Yi Jilan gently and said, "Master Yi is here today, you two have worked hard."
"Thank you, father, for your concern. Thank you, father, for allowing my brother to stay temporarily in the prime minister's residence." Yi Jilan bowed. In front of Fu Kun, this daughter-in-law was well-educated and well-mannered.
Fu Kun nodded with a smile and looked at Fu Mingsu: "The eldest son of the Yi family is here, please entertain him well."
"Yes, father."
"Also, have you sent the letter to your brother?" Fu Kun calculated the days, worried that the third brother would not be able to come back in time.
Fu Mingsu smiled secretly in his heart. The main reason why his father came at this time should be this, to get the third brother back. Fortunately, he had already guessed his father's thoughts and sent a letter to the third brother to be sent back 800 miles away.
He smiled calmly, "My third brother will be back the day after tomorrow. There is still one day before the Mid-Autumn Festival. I still have time to make him some new clothes."
Hearing Fu Mingsu's confident answer, the dark cloud in Fu Kun's heart finally dissipated, and he laughed: "Okay, let the best tailor in Beijing make it for Hui'er!"
"yes!"
Fu Kunlang left with a smile.
Yi Jilan was also wise, and smiled at Fu Mingsu: "It seems that father wants to use this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet to push the third brother out. Does he know the temper of the second brother? Maybe the second brother just happens to like the seventh princess?"
Fu Mingsui lowered his eyes and smiled faintly: "Second brother won't like it..." After Fu Mingsui said this, the free and elegant figure of Lian Youyou emerged in his mind, and he was slightly distracted.
Fu Mingsu's expression was reflected in Yi Jilan's eyes. How smart was she? She saw through Fu Mingsu's thoughts at a glance and couldn't help but joked: "Hey, whose girl is this? She has won my husband's heart. Do you want me to find someone to act as a matchmaker? My husband should take a concubine."
Fu Mingsu came back to his senses slightly. This was exactly the reason why he liked Yi Jilan. He was sensible, had the overall situation in mind, was kind and considerate.
He smiled at Yi Jilan and said, "I only have you in my heart, my lady. I will not take another concubine. The girl I just thought of was the one that my second brother liked. I was thinking that my second brother is not good at pleasing girls, so should I help him?"
Yi Jilan lowered his bright eyes, believing Fu Mingsu's words and smiled: "My husband is right, so how do you want to help my second brother?"
Fu Mingsui turned his head to the side and thought for a moment: "You go pick out a piece of jewelry for your second brother. The Mid-Autumn Festival is the time when the flowers are in full bloom and the moon is full. Let your second brother deliver it." Fu Mingsui smiled faintly, raised his face and strode forward.
Yi Jilan stared at Fu Mingsu's back for a while, then smiled knowingly. (To be continued)