A trip starting from the courtyard

Chapter 636 Hope to Marry a Desirable Daughter-in-law

Princess Pingning felt the scorching eyes of his own officials, and his face was slightly hot. After taking a few sips from the teacup, he put the teacup on the table, looked at his son and said, "Your grandfather's title inheritance It's not that simple. I will discuss this matter with your father, so don't worry about it. There are still two more months to take the test. Heng'er remember to take the time to ask Zhuang Xuejiao about some things that need to be paid attention to during the test .”

"Mother, don't worry, Mr. Zhuang has already talked about the circumstances of the test several times." Wang Lidong said, "Mother, didn't you often complain that there were no brothers in the family? If I had a few uncles, I wouldn't need you for everything. Go around in person, show your face or something.

If I had more than one younger brother, our family would not only be able to have more than one Marquis, but we would also be able to separate into two routes in the future, one civil and one military, one internal and one external, one holding military power and the other holding political power. A thousand-year family can be expected."

Qi's father was so itchy when his son said it, he couldn't help saying to his wife, "Heng'er said it." As he was speaking, he saw the threat in his daughter-in-law's eyes, and immediately stepped on the brakes, After two 'cough coughs', he said to Wang Lidong, "Heng'er, your suggestion about my younger brother is very good, and your mother and I will consider it carefully.

But your current thoughts should be on the upcoming exams.If you become the champion, let those big headscarves take a look, not only can they study, but our honorable generals' heads are no worse than theirs! "

Wang Lidong looked at Qi's father with contempt, he was a prince after all, he didn't expect to be so cowardly, he lost all the man's face
Seeing this, Qi's mother interrupted, "Heng'er, didn't you just say that you still have things to do. Go do it."

"Father, mother, I'm leaving."

Wang Lidong didn't go to the trading company when he left the palace, but came to the courtyard of three Korean girls in Xicheng, and they named it Haidongyuan. '

"Yun'er, Duohui, Zhiyou, I have met the governor." The three Korean girls were sitting in the living room, playing 'leaf cards' together, and when they saw Wang Lidong, they hurriedly got up and said goodbye.

"Sit down and keep playing."

The three of them played cards purely to pass the time. Immediately, one of them poured tea, one pressed his shoulders, and one peeled the oranges.

"Governor, why are you here so early today?" Zhiyou handed over a cup of hot tea and said.

"It's been a while since you've been in the capital." Wang Lidong took the teacup and said, "Have you thought about what to do in the future?"

Duohui handed a piece of orange to Wang Lidong's mouth, and said in surprise, "The governor means that we can do what we like?"

The three of them came to Song Dynasty for half a month, and because they could understand the official dialect of Song Dynasty, they quickly became familiar with the customs and habits here.

In the Song Dynasty, women from ordinary households needed to support their families, so they were not restricted to go out, but the concubines of high-ranking families could only nest in the backyard when they had nothing to do. Pass on from generation to generation.If you have to go out to burn incense and worship Buddha or visit relatives, you must wear a light gauze to cover your face.

Wang Lidong rubbed Duohui's little head, "The three of you are all in their twenties, and the days ahead are still long, don't you want to find something to do?" Pointing to the leaf card on the table, "Could it be that you have been playing cards in your backyard all your life? Or be a female celebrity. Don't you feel bored?"

Among the three girls, Zhiyou is the eldest, who is 18 years old this year, followed by Yuner, who is 17 years old, and Duohui is at the bottom, who is only 15 years old this year. Even if he only lives to 50, there are still more than [-] years left.

The three daughters were overjoyed when they heard the words.

Duohui hugged him happily, and said, "General Governor, do you mean what you say?"

"Well, count, count"

Feeling Jianting's touch from the arm, Wang Lidong was in a trance. The 99 kinds of cards suddenly popped up in his mind and looked at the sun, it was the best time for morning exercises.
At noon, the three red-faced sister papers cooked for him and cooked him a lunch full of Korean flavor.

"Governor, I want to plant some flowers and plants in the back garden." When asked what the three of them wanted to do, Yuner shared her thoughts.

Duohui raised her hand and said, "I want to open a rouge shop."

Zhiyou said softly, "I want to open a small shop and sell Korean specialties."

It's not a difficult task, Wang Lidong waved his hand, yes.

The two gardens in the yard are left to Yun'er to take care of, and they can plant whatever they want, and let the trading company send over any seeds they want.

As for the rouge shop, Sihai Trading Company does not have a rouge workshop, but Ling Guogong specializes in this kind of business. I heard that it is a time-honored brand with a history of more than 300 years.
The Koryo specialty store is the most convenient. A large number of goods have been confiscated in Koryo, and they just help to ship the goods.

Immediately, Fugui was recruited and asked him to arrange related matters.

"My lord, where are the rouge shop and specialty shop?" Fugui asked.

"The closer to here the better, the bigger the shop area."

"On the left hand side of the front street, near the Baihu Bridge, the 'Jixianfang' bookstore is renting our shop. There are six rooms in total, which are only more than 40 feet away from here. In the middle of next month, the six-year lease period expires. So far The contract hasn't been renewed yet."

Wang Lidong asked curiously,

"Who is the owner of this bookstore? It's already this time, why don't you renew the contract?"

Since they have been in business for six years, as long as the business is not bad, they will generally not move out. In this case, the shopkeeper will talk to the landlord about renewal of the contract two or three months in advance, so as to avoid any accidents.

"Xia Xianggong's property. I think our rent is a bit expensive. We have been talking for almost two months, but we haven't settled yet."

Wang Lidong decided, "Don't talk about it, take it back when the time expires, and repair it, two for rouge shop, two for specialty products shop, and two for flower shop."

Yun'er asked in surprise, "General Governor, is the flower shop for me?"

Wang Lidong smiled and nodded, "You don't necessarily have to sell flowers. What you sell is up to you." He said to the third woman, "These shops will fall under your name at that time, and the money you earn in the future will be counted." For your pocket money."

Three days passed in a flash, and just after nine o'clock in the morning, the Jinming Pond in the west of Kaifeng City became lively, and the officials and family members of Tokyo City came one after another with their unmarried children.

Jinming Pond is the royal garden of the Zhao and Song royal families. It is located about 2 miles west of Bianliang City, Tokyo, with an area of ​​about 150 million square meters, which is about the size of two Forbidden City.

Lotus roots are planted all over the Jinming Pond, and every rainy night, the sound of the rain hitting the lotus leaves keeps coming and going.After the rain, the sky is clear and everything is fresh, and there is a new look, so it is called "Golden Pond Night Rain".

However, in addition to being a garden, Jinming Pond is also a training ground for sailors in the Northern Song Dynasty. Every year at the beginning of March, the Shenwei Tiger Wing Navy teaches boats and plays in the water.

Every March to April of the lunar calendar, Jinming Pond will also be open to the public, allowing the common people to enter and visit.Along the coast, "weeping poplars are dipped in water, and tobacco is laid embankment", and a colorful shed is temporarily built on the east bank, where people watch water plays.The environment on the west bank is quiet, and many tourists go fishing on the shore.

"Crack!" Sheng Molan threw down the curtains of the car, looking unhappy.Sheng Changfeng, who was sitting diagonally across from her, was a little strange. When he went out, he talked and laughed with him along the way. He was about to reach the place, and inexplicably lost his temper. "Fourth sister, what's wrong?"

Mo Lan patted the cushion and complained, "Now all the officials and officials in the capital have changed to four-wheeled carriages, but our family still still has two-wheeled carriages. Daddy is too stingy."

Sheng Changfeng rolled his eyes and said, "Daddy is only a fifth-rank official, and his annual salary is only a thousand guan. If he is more courageous, he can earn three to four thousand guan in a year. It's a pity, daddy is naturally timid. We It was also unlucky.

At present, the cheapest four-wheeled carriage costs eight or nine hundred guan, and if you want to take a four-wheeled carriage, you have to wait until you get married." As he spoke, he looked at the two strings of large pearl earrings on his sister's ears, and said warmly, "Actually No need in the future, my sister can afford it now, and selling a string of earrings is enough."

Sheng Molan gently stroked the earrings, then glanced at Sheng Changfeng with disdain,
"I've been thinking about cheating beads from me all day, so that I can make those foxes in your room happy. Third brother, that's all you can do."

Sheng Changfeng said unhappily, "A few strings of broken beads are like a treasure to you. If I want, there are many ways."

"Okay, go and get some skewers and show me. Don't be the same as before, just talk big.

What kind of Jinshi is like picking something out of a pocket, but in the end he couldn't even pass the provincial examination.Don't be ashamed, the Sheng family will rely on you to protect them in the future.What about the future prince Qin Guogong you mentioned, why haven't you followed recently? ! "Sheng Molan's words were like small knives, stabbing Sheng Changfeng's heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys fiercely.

The matter of the imperial examination did not hurt too much, but the matter of reserve position made him lose face in front of his wife and younger sister. At the beginning, he talked too much, but now King Yan is obviously rejected by the emperor, and he has no future.

This ear scratcher made a 'crack clap clap'.
Sheng Changfeng's face was so ugly that he looked like a dead father, he stared at Sheng Molan, his mouth heaved violently, if it wasn't for his own sister, today he would let her know what is "the wrath of the emperor, laying down millions of corpses, Bleed thousands of miles.Changfeng's wrath, five steps of bloodshed, the world is gone. '

"Third Young Master, Fourth Miss, we've arrived at Jinming Lake." The voice of Mo Lan's maidservant Lu Zhong sounded from outside the car.

Mo Lan hurriedly opened the door and got out of the carriage. The third brother's eyes were piercing, and she was a little scared.
"What did you bring?" Mrs. Wang, the eldest lady of Sheng Hong, got out of the car and saw several maids who were close to her little daughter with large bags and several wooden buckets in their hands. The big magpie was actually carrying a bag The 4-foot-high round bamboo tube made his expression drop, "I'm here to appreciate the chrysanthemums today, what are you doing with the fishing rod?"

Ru Lan took her mother's arm and said, "I can't enjoy the chrysanthemums. I heard that there are big carp in Jinming Pond. I will catch two. I will cook fish for my mother and father when I go home at night."

Wang's face pulled the old man.

Sheng Minglan helped Old Madam Sheng out of the carriage, and grinned when she saw this scene
Ru Lan grabbed the old woman who was still chattering, and motioned forward, "Mother, grandmother and Xiao Liu are all moving forward, let's go too, so as not to get separated."

Mrs. Wang glanced at her mother-in-law, then at the fishing rod, and said, "Let the big magpie put all these things on the carriage, and don't bring them in."

Ru Lan hurriedly nodded and said, "Yeah. Got it, got it." Then she gave instructions to the big magpie, but secretly gave a look, signaling to let the little magpie continue to take it with her, just keep away from her. Don't let the old lady Just see it.

Ru Lan pointed to the front and said, "Mother, does that look like Aunt Kang?"

"Where is it?" Mrs. Wang stretched her neck, followed the direction her daughter pointed, searched for a while, saw three acquaintances twenty or thirty feet away, and said happily, "Brother Jin and Yun'er are here too." .”

what!
Ru Lan blinked her big eyes, she was pointing at random just now, she stood on tiptoe to look around, she didn't expect that the aunt who likes to be cheap really came.

Mrs. Wang was about to greet someone to go up and say hello to her sister, but the nurse at the side suddenly took her hand, "Miss, Princess Pingning is not far behind."

She hurriedly glanced behind her, and found that Mrs. Zhong Jinghou was walking towards this side with Princess Pingning's arm, talking and laughing.

He hurriedly notified the old lady Sheng, and then took his little daughter to look it over carefully, and after finding nothing wrong, he leaned closer and whispered, "Ru'er, you haven't forgotten that poem, have you?"

The Chrysanthemum Appreciation Conference has an on-the-spot poem writing session. In order to let Princess Pingning see that her daughter is also talented, by the way, she pressed Mo Lan from Lin Xige below. She specially asked her son to write a chrysanthemum poem, and then asked her daughter to recite it by heart. .

Ru Lan said with some reluctance: "Mother, the princess is very clear about whether I can compose poems or not. This"

"What is this?" Wang immediately interrupted her daughter's words, poked her forehead, hated that iron could not be a steel road, "I have already inquired about it, and few of those who came to participate were able to compose poems, and all of them were bought." Yes. When your poem is judged, the princess will definitely give you a high look. Have you memorized the poem? Your brother worked hard for two days to write this poem."

Ru Lan glanced at her old lady, pretended to be very confident, straightened her breasts and said, "Don't worry, mother, it's just a seven-character poem. I've recited it no less than a hundred times in the past two days, and I can recite it even when I fall asleep." .”

Sheng Minglan on the side rolled her eyes, remembering that Rulan secretly took out a piece of paper from her pocket just now, muttering to herself for a while, she thought it was a recipe, but when she looked it up, it turned out to be a seven character poem.

When Mrs. Wang wanted to give some advice, Princess Pingning and Mrs. Zhong Jinghou had already arrived.Looking at Sheng Rulan, who has a stature of sugar cane and an ordinary face, and then at the delicate and beautiful Sheng Molan and the gorgeous Sheng Minglan sisters, Princess Pingning plans to find an imperial doctor after returning home, so that she can show her precious son's eyes and Mrs. Sheng. The wife said hello, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, she said to Wang, "Sister Wang, long time no see."

Mrs. Wang hurriedly replied with a smile, "Miss Princess, why didn't the young master come today?"

"Heng'er is about to take the test, so I didn't let him come." Princess Pingning looked at the three girls of the Sheng family in front of him and said, "Sister Wang, the three girls in your family are getting more and more recruiting. My Heng'er has also reached the age of marriage, and I hope to marry a daughter-in-law that suits me well."

(End of this chapter)