In Shifu, Chen Xiulan looked at Shi Zhiyou with tears in her eyes.
With a lot of money, Shi Zhiyou will naturally not treat himself badly. Over the years, the Shi family has changed several houses, and the houses are getting bigger and bigger, just like a rich man.
"Why did you go to the Tailong business again? That business has nothing to do with our family. If you do this, how will I see Sister Zhao'er in the future, if my brother knows..."
"What it is has nothing to do with our family. The business that sells our flowers has something to do with us. Besides, if it weren't for your craftsmanship, they could open such a big business. It's better now, such a big business. It's open, but it's divided into two families, and not a penny is given to us. Even in the flower shop, it's also stingy, so you're a fool, making wedding clothes for others!" Shi Zhiyou half leaned on the couch, handsome and somewhat The puffy face was full of resentment.
Chen Xiulan was wearing a dark blue shirt, and her already thin figure became more and more shriveled under such a dark color.
The white face is also delicate, with a paleness that has not seen the sun for a long time.
She wore a woman's hair in a bun, but she didn't put on the powder, and only wore a silver hairpin on her head, so she didn't look like the wife of this Shifu.
Even the girls in the Shifu are more brightly dressed than her.
"Don't think I didn't know that you brought a woman with you..." Chen Xiulan murmured.
Naturally, the people in the firm would not cover up for Shi Zhiyou, so Chen Xiulan knew it.
Shi Zhiyou glanced at his wife with some disgust, and said perfunctorily: "I'm doing business outside, and I can't help but play, and I won't bring people back. What are you eating? Go out and see for yourself, which master is not three wives and four. Concubine, the whole room is in groups, I have been guarding you alone for so many years, are you still wronged?"
Chen Xiulan wiped her face, and whispered aggrieved: "I'm not a taster, but you always do this, if it gets into the ears of the big brother..."
"Then why don't I go in the future? Are you bothered? I'm bothered at the moment, you let me stay by myself for a while."
Seeing this, Chen Xiulan could only stand up and say, "Then I will make flowers."
Speaking of flowers, Chen Xiulan regained some energy and left in a hurry.
After she left, a greenish maid walked in from the outside.
Seeing this maid, Shi Zhiyou's eyes lit up immediately, and he beckoned her to come over.
This maid also came over, and Shi Zhiyou hugged her into his arms, hugging her like a chaotic kiss.
The maid in a peach shirt pretended to push him, and said, "Master, it's not like this, people will marry in the future."
"You little goblin, who else do you want to marry? You should wash your master's feet, warm the quilt and have a son."
The maid rolled her eyes and said angrily: "Then the master must give the family a name, otherwise it's like something." After speaking, she seemed a little wronged, and shoved Shi Zhiyou away: "You lied to me and also lied. Enough, I won't let you take advantage of me in the future."
Shi Zhiyou was disappointed, and said a little irritably: "Don't mention the matter of status, her brother is there, unless you plan to be kicked out with me. But it's not impossible to keep you outside, sir, I have more. It's silver, isn't it better for you to be a grandmother outside than to be a little boy here?"
"Then the master has to keep his word, and I also want a big mansion."
Shi Zhiyou hugged him again: "Okay, how big a house do you want, the master will buy it for you."
Today is the day of rest, so Chen Jian is also at home.
Xue Tingxiang went to tell him about the matter, and then left Chen's house by car.
When passing by Liu Ji, he remembered that Zhao'er and Ning Ning love to eat the pastries here, so he got out of the car and bought two packs.
The guy in the shop was familiar with him, and brought him a new one, which was still warm.
With the warm cakes in his arms, Xue Tingxiang's mood immediately improved, and he was about to get in the car when someone suddenly called him.
"Brother Tingxiang."
It turned out to be Yue Bu Dian.
Since the farewell exam in Taiyuan Township, Xue Tingxiang and Yue Budian have not seen each other in these years.
Later, I learned some news about him. I knew that he took the test three times, and finally got the Jinshi and entered the Hanlin Academy. The reason why Xue Tingxiang heard about Yue Budian was not because of the identity of the other party's Hanlin, but because of the paintings of a layman.
Like in that dream, Yue Budian's paintings suddenly became popular in the north and south, and his people became famous. However, unlike that dream, Yue Budian did not die, but instead became an official.
Because of his brilliant brushwork, Yue Budian was highly appreciated by Emperor Jiacheng. He had already achieved the position of Zuo Shuzi of Zuo Chunfang of Zhan Shifu, and he was the official title of the fifth grade. Now he is the teacher of the second prince, specializing in his painting skills.
Only after Xue Tingxiang returned to Beijing did he know these details.
However, his identity is sensitive, and he has never gone to the other party to share his old feelings, and never thought that Yue Budian would find him today.
"Brother Bu Dian, I haven't seen you for many years, how are you now?" Xue Tingxiang said with a smile.
"Okay, okay, it's just not as good as you, and at the age of 30, you have already become a second-rank officer." Yue Buding, who wore an indigo-colored straight jacket, raised his eyebrows and did not change his heroic temperament at all.
"Brother Bu Dian is wrong, but it's just luck."
"If I had luck like you, I'd probably wake up laughing from my dreams."
The two chatted for a while, Yue Budian looked at the sky and said, "I haven't seen you for many years, it's almost time for dinner, I invite you to drink, can you go?"
"This..." Thinking of the pastries in his arms, Xue Tingxiang couldn't help but hesitate.
"What, but it's inconvenient?"
"That's not true." Xue Tingxiang turned around and went back to the car, took out the cakes from his arms, ordered his entourage to send it back to the mansion, and told Zhao'er not to go back for dinner tonight before walking to Yue Budian.
"Brother Budian, shall we go?"
Yue Budian's smile was even brighter, and he made a gesture of invitation.
The two drove to a restaurant and asked for a secluded private room.
After the cups and cups are intertwined, it is inevitable to share their experiences. Now that Yue Budian is the teacher of the second prince, it is natural to mention the second prince.
Emperor Jiacheng had a total of nine princes. Except for the prince who died early, the second, third, fourth, and fifth princes were all adults. Because the crown prince's position was still undecided, several of them became vassal before being enfeoffed.
This second prince is the son of Concubine Zhong Gui. Concubine Zhong Gui was born in the Dingguo Gongfu. The Zhong family also made great contributions to the establishment of the dynasty. Therefore, he was named a prince, and he also enjoyed prosperity and wealth from generation to generation.
The second prince is now in his twenties. In the case that the queen has no children, she is of noble birth and is a popular candidate for the current heir.
Yue Budian is the teacher of the second prince. He doesn't come sooner or later, but at this time, he also mentioned the second prince, and its meaning is self-evident.
This is the reason why Xue Tingxiang felt that his identity was sensitive. Emperor Jiacheng gave him the title of a prince and young master, but now the candidate of the prince has not been decided, so since he beat him back to Beijing, many princes have shown affection to him, but it is a pity Xue Tingxiang was afraid to avoid it.
"I won't sell it. Brother Bu Dian, are you here because the two of you haven't seen each other for many years, or are you here for that one." Xue Tingxiang asked.
Yue Budian, who always seemed to have something on his mind, was stunned for a while, he put down the wine, heaved a sigh of relief, and said, "Well, I won't hide my intention. In fact, I have wanted to come to you for a long time, but because of my identity I'm here not only for the sake of the person I haven't seen in years, but also for that person."
"I'm happy to reminisce about old love. For that—" Xue Tingxiang smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Bu Dian also knows my identity. His Majesty suddenly made such a scene, but there is no prince but he is named the prince's young master. This is obviously trying to fight me. Roast it on the fire. If I have anything to do with the prince, I am afraid I will not only harm myself, but also the prince."
"Could it be that Brother Tingxiang can't change his mind, maybe His Majesty's original intention was not to put you on fire, but to see you as the pillar of the country and a capable minister in governing the country, so that he would appoint you as a young master, hoping that the future prince would be the prince. Only by being able to make good friends with you can this friendship between the ruler and the minister be fulfilled."
Hearing this, Xue Tingxiang was stunned immediately.
If Yue Budian said so, then Emperor Jiacheng valued Xue Tingxiang, which is unprecedented. Because Yue Budian's words obviously meant that Emperor Jiacheng appointed Xue Tingxiang as the prince's young master because he valued him too much and let him choose the future emperor of Dachang. Only in this way can the discord between the ruler and the minister in the future be avoided, and Xue Tingxiang's talents cannot be used.
But it was unbelievable, and too magical.
What kind of emperor was Emperor Jiacheng
He is indeed a good emperor, he has a heart for the people, but he is also arbitrary, self-willed, suspicious, and has the characteristics of many emperors.
This trait is destined to be lonely and destined to be a deep emperor. The so-called friendship between monarch and minister is just a matter of listening, and it must not be taken seriously.
And why did Emperor Jiacheng do this? He is in his prime. Even if Xue Tingxiang is a talented person, he wants to use it to implement the New Deal. With his age, he is enough to complete it by himself, instead of relying on the new king.
All in all it doesn't make sense.
"Brother Bu Dian, stop joking." After being stunned, Xue Tingxiang shook his head and laughed.
"Even you think I'm joking? Then why did Your Majesty seal the young master without a prince?"
"This—" Xue Tingxiang has not been able to guess this point so far, so he can only laugh: "Maybe it's just a whim."
In fact, even Yue Budian felt that his idea was a bit ridiculous, but he seemed to be wild and unruly, but he was actually a man of death. Every kind of bizarre remarks will always be ridiculed and surprised by people. Over time, if others don't believe it, he will not say it anymore, but he still thinks so stubbornly in his heart.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this, let's just drink. I just hope that virtuous brother Ting Lan can pay more attention to the second prince. In my brother's mind, among the princes, the second prince has the potential to be a dragon."
Xue Tingxiang looked solemn and said: "Brother Bu Dian, you can say this in front of me, and I hope you don't say it in front of others. You need to know that Your Majesty is fierce and fierce, and he is in his prime, and as a courtier, he is so fanatical. If the Crown Prince loses his sense of proportion, it is a big taboo."
"I naturally know about this, thank you brother Tingxiang for reminding me." Although Yue Budian said so, he smiled brightly and didn't seem to take it to heart.
Seeing it, Xue Tingxiang shook his head. However, Yue Bu's position is not high or obvious, but he is a prodigy, but not an official prodigy. Since he is not in the vortex, no one must care about him too much.
After that, the two of them drank freely to the branches of the moon, so I won't go into details.