After becoming a widow, I became the mother of seven children

Yan Qingqing invited the two of them to sit down on the porch and rest.

Because Mr. Ding is a foreigner, it is not suitable for him to go to Yan Qingqing's room.

This gallery was specially built by Yan Qingqing. It is especially good for enjoying the cool air in the evening. Li Xiangyang would also take a walk here when the weather is hot.

Yan Qingqing asked Ruyi to serve tea, and the three of them started chatting.

Yan Qingqing took the initiative to mention the righteous act of Ding when he made the donation.

Although Ling Ziyuan did later set up a merit monument for them.

Ding Yuanwai's name was also at the top, but there was no substantial compensation.

Yan Qingqing was determined to make up for Ding's losses, so she said, "I'll think about it later and see if there's any suitable business. I have to compensate for your losses."

Unexpectedly, Ding Yuanwai replied righteously: "Mrs. Mingzhao's words are wrong. Although I don't have your mind and structure, as a member of Dayan, it is also Ding who can contribute in the face of crisis." of honor.

Besides, Magistrate Ling also erected a merit monument for us for future generations to admire.

In the past, everyone said that we were businessmen without any treachery, but now everyone praises us as righteous businessmen.

To be honest with Mrs. Mingzhao, many people heard about our actions at that time and came to me for cooperation.

Ding felt that those things were worth donating. "

Ling Ziyuan had promised them that he would ask the emperor for credit on their behalf, but there was no movement for such a long time.

I don't know if there were too many businessmen who did this and the emperor couldn't reward them, or if Ling Ziyuan simply forgot about it.

However, Yan Qingqing still found it quite comforting to hear what Ding said.

At least they didn't get no benefit at all.

Member Ding chatted with Yan Qingqing for a few more words and learned that Yan Qing was going to the capital to meet the saint, and he was sincerely happy for her.

Yan Qingqing added: "There will be a banquet at my house in a few days, you two remember to come and eat.

I won’t post separate posts for you two. "

Mrs. Ding's smile became brighter when she heard this and said: "The banquet at Madam's house is the most rare, and not everyone can eat it.

My Xiu'er is the most blessed. She has made a friend like the Fourth Young Master. She often comes here to eat and drink. Once she comes, she refuses to go back.

I've been waiting for you to set up the table for a while, so I'll leave a post for you. I'm going to smell the fragrance. "

Mrs. Ding is not stupid. The more rude Yan Qingqing is to them, the more she treats them as her own.

They are now qualified to enter Yan Qingqing's courtyard, and ordinary people do not have this honor.

Some wealthy ladies in Chengyang County knew how much respect she had in front of Yan Qingqing, and they all rushed to fawn over her.

Those people used to disdain to associate with her step-brother, especially since she was embarrassed in front of Mrs. Ding.

Even if she rushes to make friends with others, others will look disdainful.

But things are different now. In order to curry favor with her, those people invited her to listen to music and watch plays. They wrote countless posts and lost smiles to her.

Mrs. Ding understands the world, and those people just want to use her to curry favor with Yan Qingqing.

Therefore, Mrs. Li Ding accepted the gifts they gave her as she deserved, and even invited her to listen to music and watch a play.

But if you want to introduce her to Mrs. Mingzhao, sorry, no need to talk.

Anyway, Mrs. Ding now lists the Ding family as Yan Qingqing's people. There is quite a feeling that one person has attained the Tao and the chickens and dogs have ascended to heaven.

After seeing off Yuanwai Ding and Mrs. Ding, Yan Qingqing asked Li Xiangping to be found.

Li Xiangan was not at home, and Yan Qingqing was afraid that Yuan Huiniang could not handle such a big scene by herself, so she had to give some instructions again.

Soon Li Xiangping rushed over in a hurry. Because he was walking too fast, he tripped over Li Xiangyang's toys.

Yan Qingqing smiled when he saw this and said: "You are such a big man, and you don't even look at him when he walks.

Don't be afraid of your colleagues laughing at you if you tell them. "

Hearing this, Li Xiangping said helplessly: "Mom, you just asked Ruyi to find me, and you really saved me.

Why didn't I find those people so enthusiastic before?

It's really overwhelming for me. "

Yan Qingqing smiled and said: "You have been an official for so long, haven't you adapted to the official entertainment?"

Li Xiangping replied: "Actually, my son was mentally prepared after my father-in-law read out the imperial edict yesterday.

But the reaction of these people really exceeded my son's imagination. "

Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Then what do you think of this?"

Li Xiangping thought for a while and replied: "I'm not afraid of mother-in-law jokes. I never dared to think about the day when those officials would curry favor with me.

This feeling, how should I put it, is annoying. But I still have a little pride in my heart, because they actually showed their kindness to me one day. "

Yan Qingqing laughed twice when she heard this. Li Xiangping was really sincere and she could understand this mentality.

She has lived more than ten years longer than Li Xiangping, and she was used to this kind of thing of worshiping superiors and suppressing inferiors in her previous life, otherwise she would also feel the same way.

Yan Qingqing did not say that Li Xiangping was wrong, but guided him from the side: "It is normal for you to have this kind of mentality. They say that thirty years to the east of the river and thirty years to the west of the river.

If one day our family is in a weak position, we may also need you to please others with a smile on your face.

Or maybe we will go to Beijing soon, where there are so many high-ranking officials. When you see them, you will feel that our current situation is not worth mentioning.

I'm afraid you will miss Canghe Town by then. "

Li Xiangping's mind suddenly sobered up after hearing this.

Yes, although their family is ranked number one in Chengyang County, it really doesn't matter when it comes to the capital.

Because they don't even have any foundation in the capital.

His mother was going to Beijing years ago, and he would definitely go with her.

Seeing Li Xiangping's pensive look, Yan Qingqing said again: "But since my mother is here, you don't have to worry too much.

Since my mother is going to Beijing, she must have some trump cards. Just wait and see, within three years, we will definitely have a firm foothold in the capital. "

Li Xiangping nodded seriously after hearing Yan Qingqing's words. Yan Qingqing never told lies, let alone did anything uncertain.

His mother must have a trump card that he doesn't know about.

He doesn't need to know what his mother's trump card is, he just needs to do his own thing.

Yan Qingqing almost forgot about the business due to this interruption, and quickly said: "Your second brother is not at home, and I'm afraid Huiniang won't be able to do it alone.

You go back and pick up your fourth brother from the academy. Let him follow you to entertain the guests and learn these ways of the world.

Don't go back and just study hard. You will be in trouble if you become a nerd. "

Li Xiangping laughed when he heard this and said: "Mom, you are really worrying too much about this matter. My fourth brother's brain doesn't look like a nerd.

I think he is very similar to his second brother. "

Yan Qingqing smiled when she heard this, thinking that was not necessarily the case. The environment shapes and changes people. She did this just in case.

Yan Qingqing also told Li Xiangping what he should pay attention to when entertaining guests, and then let Li Xiangping get busy.