Three days passed by in a blink of an eye, and it entered July in a blink of an eye. The prince's big wedding was still talked about, and preparations for King Cheng's wedding banquet were about to start again. Because of these two big weddings, Qin Wan felt that the streets of the capital were much better than the old ones. It used to be lively.
The carriage went west along the main road, and it didn't take long before it arrived outside the house in Tongqian Lane. The carriage stopped, Qin Wan got out of the carriage, Bai Ying went up to call for the door, and the courtyard door was quickly opened, and Old Man Han happily gave Qin Wan saluted.
After entering the room, Qin Wan asked, "How about the matter that old man Han asked you to investigate a few days ago?"
Old Uncle Han immediately said, "Miss, it has been found out. This time Master Li prepared a white jade ruyi for the prince's wedding banquet, and a high-quality Duan inkstone for King Cheng. The wedding banquet of King Cheng has not yet started. However, Master Li has already ordered these things, so it is not difficult to find out after inquiring."
Bai Yuruyi, Duan Yan... It seems that these two points are not out of the court, where the crown prince's position is, it doesn't matter if the gift is slightly better.
"Any other extra presents?"
Yue Ning said that there are many gifts in the capital, and there is a gift in the open, and there is another gift in the dark.
Old Uncle Han shook his head, "I don't know about that, Mr. Li is very poor, and the servants of his house rarely go out to buy any valuable things. The last two times are Baiyu Ruyi and Duanyan."
Li Muyun must have received a lot of rewards from the emperor, but the emperor's rewards cannot be transferred to others, and if it is given by other friends, it is not suitable to take it as a gift, or if others give him filial piety, it is also suitable for the crown prince and King Cheng Some of them lost their manners, so this time he was going to prepare presents mostly by re-purchasing them.
Qin Wan nodded, "Okay, I see. Is there anything else about the Li family?"
Old Uncle Han shook his head, "I didn't find out, but it's strange that Mr. Li is almost thirty years old, but he hasn't married a wife yet. He is the youngest third-rank official in the court. It stands to reason that he should have married a long time ago. gone."
Qin Wan frowned. Li Muyun had been single for many years and had never married, which was a bit strange.
"Is his family around?"
Old Uncle Han continued to shake his head, "No, he is not from the capital, he is the only master in the mansion, and there are only a dozen or so servants in his mansion. Except for going to court, he is taken with him in the mansion all day, and there are very few people. Going to his house as a guest, and he doesn't often go out to meet friends, gives the impression that this person is very withdrawn."
The position of Minister of Dali Temple is not as great as the real power held by the six departments. After all, the crown prince and King Cheng won the heir, and punishment and prison play little role together, but if this position is changed, it will be a tragedy that can destroy the family of Prince Jin and the Shen family. ,
"Okay, I got it." After all, Old Man Han is not involved in officialdom, and Qin Wan didn't intend to ask too many questions, so he continued, "By the way, I asked a craftsman to help Mr. Sun rebuild his house a few days ago. Can it be done?"
Hearing this, Old Man Han smiled, "Don't worry, Princess, you've all been found. Not only have you found it, but the villain has also helped Sun Gongzi to monitor the progress these few days. Sun Gongzi is very generous, and the craftsmen below are also relying on It’s right, don’t worry.”
Qin Wan was a little suspicious, "Are you watching the progress for him?"
Uncle Han is old and not in good health, so it is fine to ask him to find a craftsman, but if he wants to help monitor the progress, he has to run around every day, which is not her intention.
Old Man Han smiled, "Yeah, don't you know? The house Mr. Sun bought is on the street next to ours."
Qin Wan was taken aback for a moment, and then a thought flashed through his mind, "Which house did he buy?!"
Old Uncle Han sighed, "Mr. Sun is new here, and I don't know what to think. He actually bought a house for a criminal subject in the hands of the government. It's on the street next to us. The villain asked Mr. Sun, but Mr. Sun said it's okay. Looking at him like that, it doesn't look like he was cheated by someone, so the villain didn't ask any more questions, and when he was close, the villain helped to watch."
Although Old Man Han didn't make it very clear, but Qin Wan already knew where Sun Muqing bought the house. She felt helpless and moved in her heart, and said after a while, "Since it's so close, I'll go and have a look."
Old Man Han hurriedly accompanied Qin Wan to the next street. Sure enough, the lintel of the dilapidated Shen Mansion had been demolished. Before noon, more than a dozen craftsmen were working inside. Qin Wan couldn't help sighing as he watched this scene. Take a breath.
She should have bought this house earlier, but she, a lady of the Hou family, bought the house of a criminal minister. It was too unbelievable and eye-catching, but she never expected that Sun Muqing would buy the house all at once.
My senior brother has a sincere heart, but it's a pity that she is destined to let down his love and righteousness.
"Princess, you see, they are all reliable people, and they are not wrong at all."
Qin Wan nodded, "Then Uncle Han, you should watch more. Mr. Sun didn't mention it when he first arrived in the capital, and he didn't do this at home. You help take care of it and let them repair the house more delicately."
Uncle Han responded repeatedly, and Qin Wan got into the carriage and took a step first.
In July, although the heat is still a bit overwhelming, it is extremely cold in the morning and evening. This summer is full of excitement because of the prince's wedding. In the blink of an eye, the bleak autumn has already been glimpsed. Qin Wan returned to the Hou's mansion. As soon as they walked to the gate of the mansion, they saw many rewards being sent from the palace. Mrs. Hu was counting joyfully. When she saw Qin Wan coming back, she hurriedly waved and said, "Guan'er, this is a gift from your sister. There are two boxes of Dong The beads are for you, come and have a look."
Ever since Qin Chaoyu became the Crown Princess, Hu's family was happy, but Qin Chaoyu finally entered the East Palace, and the Hou's mansion lost people, so Hu's took care of Qin Wan more and more, and it was a pity that her daughter was not around.
When Qin Wan walked up to Mrs. Hu, he saw that the room was full of pearls, jade and silk. Qin Wan said, "Why did the Crown Princess reward so many gifts today? Is it a special day?"
Hu said with a smile, "It's not a special day, isn't it the Qiqiao Festival? Although the palace doesn't celebrate this festival very much, it's still a festival anyway, isn't it?"
Qin Wan suddenly realized, that's right, it will be Qiqiao Festival in two days.
Thinking of this, Qin Wan couldn't help but smile wryly, the rewards in the palace are only available on big festivals, but this begging festival is not a big festival for all people to enjoy, the little maids in the palace like to have a good time, and the young men and women outside also like to have a good time. After the meeting, Qin Chaoyu sent the reward, but it was to show the extraordinary status of the Hou Mansion.
Qin Chaoyu didn't forget her, and Qin Wan was not polite either. After accepting the two boxes of Dongzhu, he talked with Mrs. Hu.
Hu said, "Yu'er's marriage is settled, and now I'm starting to worry about Yan'er's marriage. Looking around the capital, there are many talented and beautiful girls, but I can't make up my mind for a while."
Qin Wan raised her brows, the Hu family is going to marry Qin Yan!
Qin Yan has also reached the age of weak crown. Now that Qin Chaoyu has become the crown princess, the status of the Marquis Mansion has risen. Naturally, it is best to marry a wife at this time. "Third brother, do you have someone you like?"
Hu smiled wryly, "It's because he doesn't have it, so I can't make up my mind."
Qin Wan thought for a while and said, "Third brother doesn't have anyone he likes, so he naturally needs the help of his aunt to help him find out. Although there are many good girls in the capital, if they have a family background and status that match third brother's, it's okay Not many."
Mrs. Hu smiled happily, "It is for this reason that our family is different from before. The person who married your third brother will be the wife of Lord Hou and the mistress in the future. This identity cannot be checked. " Hu said hesitated for a while and said, "What do you think of the lady of Duke Wei's family?"
Peng Fanjin? ! Qin Wan was surprised, thinking of Peng Fanjin, the first thing that came to mind was Peng Fanjin's admiration for Yan Chi.
Qin Wan even felt that Peng Fanjin might like Yanchi more.
Besides, Peng Fanjin is a martial artist. Does Mrs. Hu really like such a girl
Qin Wan didn't want to change Peng Fanjin's fate just because of his own words, so he hesitated and said, "Auntie, although Miss Peng is beautiful, I heard that this Miss Peng has great ambitions, and likes Yue Ning as well." Practicing martial arts, although Wei Guogong is no longer on the battlefield, but his daughter has the style of his father, does the eldest aunt like a gentle and virtuous daughter-in-law or a daughter-in-law who wields a sword and sticks?"
Mrs. Hu frowned slightly when she heard the words, but soon calmed down, and said with a smile, "It doesn't matter if you are gentle and virtuous, or you can practice martial arts. This Miss Peng, the last time I saw her, she behaved very decently, and she was very gentle and gentle. I don't lose courtesy just because I like martial arts. I think that's enough. Yan'er's martial arts are also very good. If she also likes this way, can she still talk to Yan'er in the future? As long as she comes from a big family, she likes it. Nothing will hinder anything, as long as you can afford to wait for Mrs. Shizi."
Qin Wan understood that since the Hu family had mentioned Peng Fanjin, she must have decided on this candidate in her heart. No matter what she said, she would not change it easily. However, in the current situation, if there is a prince concubine in the Hou's mansion, it will be difficult to reconcile with her. It is conceivable that the Duke's Mansion of Zhongguo, the head of the three former Duke's Mansions, will be suppressed by the Hou's Mansion!
"It's reasonable for Auntie to say so, may Auntie ask Third Brother?"
Mrs. Hu pulled Qin Wan's hand, "Of course I have to ask. I'm planning to hold a banquet on the day of the Qiqiao Festival and invite Ms. Peng to my house as a guest. Then you can talk to Ms. Peng and see her." How's your temper?"
Qin Wan smiled wryly in her heart, what's so interesting about this, as long as she's not a nonsense person with no manners, I'm afraid you won't dislike her...
Qin Wan was helpless, but had no choice but to agree, and Hu told Qin Wan about the many benefits of Miss Peng, as if she wanted to make Qin Wan feel that this marriage was a match made in heaven, and finally waited for Qin Wan to praise Hu She had a good vision, so she released Qin Wan contentedly. When Qin Wan returned to Songfengyuan, she kept sighing, but she took another hard job.
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On July 7th, Qiqiao Festival, Hu's entrustment was fulfilled, and this day came in a blink of an eye.
In order to appear less deliberate, Mrs. Hu invited Qin Shuang back this day, and posted a message to Yue Ning.
Yue Ning's status is noble, and her marriage is decided by the Taichang Princess and the Queen Mother, and now that the Anyang Hou Mansion has made friends with the Zhongyong Hou Mansion because of Qin Wan's relationship, there is no need to put the marriage idea on Yue Ning.
Qin Wan thought that the Qiqiao Festival would be lively when there were many people, so she posted another post to Meng Yao, so when Peng Fanjin's mother took her to the Hou's mansion, there were already four little girls waiting for her.
Peng Fanjin's mother seems to know Hu's plan, but looking at the whole capital, whether it is character, appearance, or family background, Qin Yan is indeed the best choice for her husband, so Mrs. Peng doesn't mind her daughter being seen today. .
"Meet Mrs. Peng..."
When Qin Chaoyu was away, Qin Wan was Hu's No. 1 nurse. As soon as Mrs. Peng brought her daughter to the main hall, Qin Wan came forward to salute very courteously. Mrs. Peng pulled Qin Wan up and said with a smile, "Why? Dare to be the gift of the princess? The princess really discouraged me. I met the princess at a palace banquet before. At that time, I felt that the Qin family was really lucky. You are also born with such a beautiful appearance, sister Hu, you are really lucky."
Hu covered her lips and smiled, pulled Peng Fanjin and said, "Sister, don't talk about me. If you want me to say, Fanjin is much better than the two around me. Everyone says that Fanjin has the demeanor of a prince. , This kind of determination is extremely rare, my family Yu'er and Guan'er are not as good as it is, it just so happens that Princess Yongning is here today, and Fan Jin can ask Princess Yongning for advice."
Mrs. Peng was very moved when she heard it, "Oh sister, is the Princess Yongning here? Don't tell me, this girl Fanjin has been influenced by her father since she was a child, and she likes these things. When I was at home, I tried to persuade her I'm afraid that she won't be able to find a husband's family in the future, but sister, you are very tolerant and more considerate than a mother like me."
Although Da Zhou's etiquette is not very strict, the aristocratic family still regards the daughter's family's virtue, appearance and merit as very important. If Yue Ning is like this, it is because others dare not say it because of his status. Although Peng Fanjin's family background is also extremely Well, it's not as good as Yue Ning's. Mrs. Peng was worried that Mrs. Hu would dislike her daughter's vulgarity, but she didn't expect Mrs. Hu to vote for her daughter's liking today. This value is very earnest, Mrs. Peng Very satisfied.
Mrs. Hu looked Peng Fanjin up and down, "My younger sister is getting more and more humble. I see that Fanjin is doing well everywhere, and I wish she could be my daughter. The two younger ones in my family are both good at martial arts. Even Marquis, he doesn't like young people who are too fragile, let alone Fan Jin who wants to have a good appearance, a good manner, and a strong body and mind after practicing martial arts, it's really the best."
Naturally, Peng Fanjin has also met Mrs. Hu and Qin Wan. Madam Peng probably explained that she had a gentle smile on her face as soon as she entered the door. Whenever these two ladies came and talked to each other, she also behaved very decently. But Qin Wan could see clearly that Peng Fanjin's face was probably frozen with a smirk.
Qin Wan only needed to speak out, "Auntie, the princess and Meng Yao are still waiting, why don't I take Miss Peng to meet them?"
Mrs. Hu hurriedly said, "I actually forgot. Today's Qiqiao Festival, a few girls are playing in the back. Fanjin, don't be restrained today, just play casually with Guan'er, there are no rules in our family."
Mrs. Hu probably really wanted to propose to Qin Yan to marry Peng Fanjin, saying every single word that Peng Fanjin's liking for martial arts was nothing. She not only didn't mind, but also liked it very much.
Peng Fanjin really didn't want to stay in the front yard anymore, so he immediately nodded in response. Qin Wan took Peng Fanjin's hand and led her out. As soon as Peng Fanjin left, Mrs. Hu pulled Mrs. Peng, "Sister, sister, I am sincere. Sincerely, let Yan'er and Ye'er come over to say hello to you later, my raised child, you just have to be careful."
Peng Fanjin is not here, so Mrs. Peng and Mrs. Hu don't have to pretend anymore. Mrs. Peng hurriedly said, "I have seen Shizi many times. Looking at the whole capital, I can't find a young man who is more beautiful than Shizi..."
The two mothers praised each other's children one after another, while Qin Wan took Peng Fanjin to the back garden. In the garden pavilion, Yue Ning, Meng Yao, and Qin Shuang had been waiting for a long time.
As soon as he walked out of the front yard, Peng Fanjin let out a sigh of relief, "Thank you Princess for making the rescue."
As soon as these words came out, Qin Wan couldn't help but feel his heart move slightly. Although this girl Peng followed Wei Guogong's demeanor, her thoughts were very delicate. Qin Wan said, "Miss Peng should know why you are here today, right?"
Peng Fanjin smiled wryly, "Of course I know."
Peng Fanjin said and sighed, Qin Wan saw that she was a bit sleepy, and said, "Miss Peng thinks my third brother is not good?"
Peng Fanjin couldn't laugh or cry, "I haven't met Shizi a few times, so I can't say whether it's good or not. It's just that now, mother and Mrs. Qin are both worried."
Qin Wan also felt that he was anxious to ask, and said, "It's okay, Miss Peng, don't need to think about anything else, she came to the house today just to beg for a coincidence, let's go, Princess Yongning and the others will divide the red line behind."