After time travel, I became a talented lady

Zhang Xiulin hugged Lin Wanwan and walked around the deserted path back to his own yard. Madam Liu asked the maids to go to the kitchen to lecture them, and Zhang Xiulin took the opportunity to enter the room.

Lin Wanwan's hands and feet were no longer numb, and she had been afraid to speak out for fear of being overheard. When she heard Zhang Xiulin opened the door, she hurriedly said softly, "Thank you, my father-in-law. I'm fine. Please let me down."

The voice was like spring breeze blowing on his face, gentle as water. Zhang Xiulin's whole body softened when he heard it. He almost let go of his hand and almost threw Lin Wanwan down.

Busy to improve her luck, she gently put Lin Wanwan on the bed. Lin Wanwan then lifted up the coat covering her head and took a closer look at Zhang Xiulin. She felt a little safer when she saw that he had an upright face and did not peek at her obscenely.

I looked at the room again. It was spacious and grand, and it was all men's clothes. I knew that my benefactor had not married yet, and I really felt relieved. She had been wandering for a long time, especially in the Yihua Building, where she was used to seeing women vying for favors, jealousy, and secretly causing mischief. , she was afraid that her benefactor would get angry with each other because of the discord between his wife and his wife.

"You don't have to call me benefactor, just call me Zhang Xiulin. My uncle is the magistrate of this county. You can stay here with peace of mind. I can handle this in the backyard of the county government office. I don't think it will be leaked out, so I will call him now." The young man went to deliver a letter to Brother Cheng." Zhang Xiulin said and went to the gate. After a while, he took a letter and ordered Mrs. Liu to send it to the outer courtyard and hand it to the capable young man to deliver the message.

Lin Wanwan thanked her softly again, holding the skirt of her clothes with both hands, her eyebrows furrowed, timidly, her two green-white fingertips contrasted with the two pink peonies on her tube top, and they looked even whiter as if they were glowing.

Zhang Xiulin turned to look at her after hearing the voice. His throat suddenly went dry and his eyes were straight. He didn't dare to offend the beauty. He went out and asked Mrs. Liu to quietly buy some women's clothes and accessories. He also thought that Lin Wanwan was good at talking, elegant and quiet. He must be someone who can read and write, and he went to the study in person to select a few poetry books and sent them over.

Cheng Deqing first took Liu Yunniang to Taoranju. Er Shunzi was familiar with the road and picked a few of Mr. Liu's favorites and packed them separately. Cui'er followed and picked a few of Mrs. Liu's favorites. After buying the pastries, Before the sun even hit my head, I went to Song Zhai Book Shop again.

The shopkeeper was a discerning man. When he saw Liu Bai wearing a veil and her husband by her side, he just smiled and greeted ordinary customers. Cheng Deqing knew that Liu Yunniang had something to talk about, so he walked aside to select books.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper hurriedly asked Liu Yunniang to go to the private room on the second floor.

Liu Yunniang said with a smile, "Shopkeeper, how have the sales been recently? I seem to have printed a few more editions."

The shopkeeper also smiled and said, "Mrs. Liu, to tell you the truth, this book is really popular. Girls, even madams, came to the bookstore and asked for this book by name. They all said it was very good. I am here I'm looking for you. Some ladies are asking about you, saying they want to correspond with you and tell you what's on their mind. Some girls are asking you to write a good ending, so as not to shed all their tears..."

After saying that, she went to the desk to report a pile of letters. Liu Yunniang was pleasantly surprised. In modern times, they are die-hard book fans.

He couldn't help but smile and said, "How about this. If I have time, I will reply to them and send it to you. I am married and don't want to show my face. Please trouble me."

The shopkeeper was so happy that he twirled his mustache and waved his hands quickly, "Why bother? Their love of reading is the wealth of our book shop."

He added, "Master Lin, who sings Nan opera in Goulan Courtyard in the south of the city, came to me and said he wanted to use your book to stage an opera and pay according to commission. I only said that I would discuss it with you, but I haven't replied yet."

After saying that, she looked at Liu Yunniang with bright eyes and said secretly, God of Wealth, please agree! .

Liu Yunniang smiled and said, "Lin's family is well-known far and wide. In fact, I also have this intention. A few days ago, I was asking my father to help me find a site. I don't know much about it. Since Lin's family has this idea, why not Let’s make an appointment someday to talk about how this place works?”

The shopkeeper was so happy that he rubbed his hands together and said with a smile, "I have a nephew named Zhang Xiaosheng. He is very talented. He has loved books and plays since he was a child. He is also good at business. He went to the bookstore to give lectures a few days ago. He is very handsome. I was beaten up by my husband. Don't worry, my character is reliable. I don't dare to lie to you. If you are short of manpower, why not ask him to come over and give you a look."

Liu Yunniang was already very familiar with the shopkeeper and knew that he was very rigorous and meticulous in his work and would not lie. So she smiled and said, "I believe you. If you say it's true, I can't be wrong, so let him come over."

The shopkeeper was so happy that he didn't know what to do. His old wife was in poor health and they had not given birth to a son or a daughter. This nephew was raised as his son, but he only loved comedy and poetry, not the classics and meanings. In terms of policy, the imperial examination was hopeless, and opening a book shop as a shopkeeper was boring. Now that I could learn to rehearse operas and run a house, it was a skill that I could rely on for life.

Busy and poured some more tea by herself. Seeing his fist-fighting attitude, Liu Yunniang was embarrassed.

After the two settled the matter, they came down from the private room on the second floor. Cheng Deqing had already selected the book and Er Shunzi was holding it in his hands.

The shopkeeper happily sent the two of them out and hurriedly asked someone to call his nephew.

Cheng Deqing and Liu Yunniang did not go to Liu's house, but went directly to the Silver House. Liu's father did not go to the backyard craftsman's room today, so he stood in the lobby waiting for his daughter and son-in-law. When he saw the two of them coming hand in hand, he was so happy that he grinned to his ears. , smiled and called his daughter and son-in-law to the backyard guest room.

As Mr. Weng sat down, Liu Yunniang said delicately, "Dad, can you help me ask how you are doing?"

Father Liu put down the tea cup and said with a smile, "I have asked you clearly. The tile houses in the south of the city are under the jurisdiction of the Xiu Nei Department and are not contracted with capital. The tile houses at Jinghu Gate were built by wealthy businessmen themselves and can be transferred and bought. The scenery near Jinghu Lake That’s good, tourists can go boating and play on the lake, it’s not far from the government office, it’s a good place,”

As he spoke, he took out a sketch, pointed at it and said, "This is the layout of the Jinghu Gate House. You see, it is a square building complex, surrounded by buildings layer by layer. There are various performances inside, and there are various performances on the outside. The area is full of shops and restaurants, so you don’t have to worry about eating and drinking.”

"As for the price, there is one that looks very good. The owner said it can be sold for seven thousand taels."

Cheng Deqing drank tea silently, and Liu Yunniang was surprised, "Just one house costs so much?!"

Mr. Liu said sincerely, "That area is the most prosperous. You can't lose money on any business. The house is also spacious and grand. It's just this one. The owner's son won the Jinshi and will move with his family soon." When I went to the capital, I was eager to sell it, saying that I bought it for only six thousand taels."

Liu Yunniang stopped talking and drank tea silently, thinking about whether to take over.

In modern times, she has no worries. Her lifelong wish is to own her own house, have a million in savings, not have to go to work, and live a leisurely life at home taking care of her private affairs.

But in ancient times, although she had a husband-in-law, she was afraid that he would take concubines in the future; although she had Liu's father to rely on, she was afraid that he would not be able to rely on Liu's father when he was old; she also had a lot of money in her hands, but she was always afraid that if there was a war, her life would be like this. grass mustard;

So she always dared not relax. She wanted to become stronger and make more money, lots and lots of money.

But she had never run a business before, so she was a little worried about making a loss-making business.

Cheng Deqing saw Liu Yunniang's little eyebrows furrowed and confused, and said with a smile, "If you like it, go ahead and try it. If it doesn't work, you can resell it. It won't be a loss. I'll pay for it." After saying that, he looked at Liu's father. , "Dad, you don't have to worry about selling a good place. You'd better make a decision first to prevent others from jumping in first."

Before Cheng Deqing could finish speaking, Liu's father took out a document with a smile. Liu Yunniang stretched her head to look at it, and it turned out to be the deed of the Jinghu Gate House.

"Hey, Dad, you are really quick. What else do you want me to think about after you have already bought it?" Liu Yuniang took the thin pages of paper in surprise and turned them over.

Father Liu smiled and said, "I think that place is very good. I also thought about opening a bank there before, but there was no suitable one. I also thought that I am just your daughter, and I am married to the richest family in Qiantang, so I am still short of money." If it didn't work, I gave it up and tried my luck when I went to take a look this time. I happened to meet the landlord who was eager to sell it, so I bought it and made it a private house for you."

Cheng Deqing stood up in a hurry, "Dad, Yun Niang is married to me, how can I ask you to pay for it? I also have a business myself." Then he asked Er Shunzi to go back and get the banknote.

Father Liu smiled and waved his hand, "I'm happy if you guys are doing well. I'm just a daughter, and everything I have is hers, what's the difference~"

Liu Yunniang also smiled and agreed, "Yes, everything you have is mine, and everything my husband has is mine."

Father Liu and Cheng Deqing looked at each other and smiled.

After a few people drank tea, Cheng Deqing took Liu's father to Fanlou for dinner and then returned home.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of the house, he saw Xiao Yuan, who was serving Lin Wanwan, waiting at the door. When he saw Cheng Deqing, he cried and said, "Second Master, Miss Lin was kidnapped by Mr. Dong early in the morning, and the slave finally ran out of the woodshed. ."

Cheng Deqing was startled, and then he remembered that the man he met on the road was the boy following Dong Ruzan.

Then Dong Ruzan finally took action. Most of the day had passed, and there was no point in rushing.

He first coaxed Liu Yunniang to return to Sandalwood Courtyard, and then took Er Shunzi to Yihua Building.

When the old madam from the painting building saw Cheng Deqing approaching in a fierce manner, he also looked sad and said, "Second Master, I have really failed your trust. Mr. Dong used his power to suppress others. I dare not disobey him. Look at my face, I am so embarrassed." He had someone beat him up, I am just a brothel owner, how dare I challenge the prince of the state~"

Cheng Deqing lowered his face and asked, "Then where did Mr. Dong want you to send Miss Lin?"

The old bustard quibbled, "How do I know that Cunning Rabbit still has three burrows, not to mention that the prince of the state can go wherever he wants?"

Seeing that the madam was dishonest, Cheng Deqing smiled half-heartedly and said, "Mom, I won't embarrass you. I saw that the old woman is from your building. Please tell me!"

Seeing that he couldn't hide it, the old bustard smiled awkwardly and said, "I said he was sent to the backyard of the county government office."

Cheng Deqing didn't smile. He glanced at the madam with a sinister look, threw away his hands and went to the county government office.

The madam sighed, wiped the rouge on his face with his hand, and said, "You can't count on Second Master Cheng's money at this time!"

Seeing Cheng Deqing walking away, Liu Yaner twisted her waist and came over, coquettishly, "Mom, Cheng Erye is no longer here, but here comes Mr. Dong. What are you worried about?! With Jade Mian'er's beauty, she must be There is a lot of money waiting for you~"

The old bustard smiled dryly and thought to himself, don't be a freeloader!

Cheng Deqing rushed to the gate of the county government office and met Dong Ruzan, who was waving his fan and looking like a handsome young man!

"Bah! Scum with a human face and an animal heart." Er Shunzi cursed in a low voice.

Dong Ruzan saw Cheng Deqing and said with a smile, "Brother Cheng, you're fine. I haven't seen you for a few days. I see that Brother Cheng is in full bloom. He must be having a great time with his lovely wife in his arms, playing music and singing every day."

Cheng Deqing clasped his fists in greeting and said directly, "Young Master Dong is so magnanimous that he still wants to let Miss Lin go. It is not the behavior of a gentleman to force someone to do what is difficult for them."

"Hahaha, okay, I'm really ashamed to hear Mr. Cheng praise me as a gentleman!" Dong Ruzan said with an exaggerated smile as if he couldn't hear Cheng Deqing's sarcasm.

"Hahahaha," the boy following him also laughed exaggeratedly, and the man he had met that morning laughed even more, "Mr. Cheng, it's that young lady who has taken a liking to my young master and insists on coming over to serve him. , I’m afraid I don’t want to follow you anymore.”

"Exactly, Chalcedony'er and I have the same mind. We have already been mingled with water and milk. Tsk tsk! The skin is smooth and tender, and the flesh is firm and ecstatic. It is really a beauty. I would also like to thank you for your discerning eyes and for letting me see Chalcedony'er. Here!" Dong Ruzan said with a lewd smile.

"Our master had a great time and is in a good mood. I don't want to argue with you. Let's go!" The boy also looked wretched.

Cheng Deqing clenched his fists angrily, wanting to punch him.

When Dong Ruzan saw this, he put away his fan and said with a sneer, "When I call you Brother Cheng, I'm flattering you. Who are you? You're just a scholar. You're worthy of standing in front of me and looking at me!"

After saying this, Dong Ruzan said without even looking at Cheng Deqing, "Bah! You don't know what you can do!" and turned around and entered the Yamen.

Several minions shouted, "Get out!" "Get away!"

Cheng Deqing was humiliated and his face was livid. Er Shunzi hurriedly stepped forward to hold Cheng Deqing. Cheng Deqing took a deep breath and whispered to Er Shunzi, "Go and ask where Xiulin is? Ask secretly and don't attract anyone's attention. I'll wait for you at the teahouse in front."

After saying that, he went straight to the teahouse.

Dong Ruzan entered the courtyard and saw that the courtyard door was wide open. The woman who was guarding the door didn't know where she had gone. Her heart skipped a beat and she ran straight into the bedroom. She saw the silk strips binding her feet scattered on the ground. The bed is messy, and where is that little goblin Chalcedony!

This was the backyard of the county government office. No one dared to enter, and it was tied up tightly. I didn't expect him to be able to escape, so I waited for him to come back and have fun with it. Unexpectedly, something went wrong!

The fat duck that reached its mouth actually flew away!

He kicked open the door angrily, called the boy over, and asked someone to call the county magistrate. He wanted to see who could steal someone away under his nose!

Magistrate Zhang was working in the front hall. When he heard Mr. Dong calling him, he was startled and did not dare to delay. He hurriedly packed up his things and went to the backyard.