After time travel, I became a talented lady

The accounting clerk stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Sir, this is a clever way to buy paintings. I collected taels without any effort. It shows that the rich people in Qiantang are real. These wealthy businessmen are really rich. They can solve our urgent needs." ! ”

After saying that, he handed the account book to Dong Ruzan. Dong Ruzan put down the tea cup, took it and read it hastily, "I guess they are sensible and save me from resorting to other tricks."

Mr. Accountant said, "The newly appointed Liangzhe Road Provincial Land and Water Transport Envoy, Mr. Cao, is very observant and rigid. He has inspected several prefectures and has already reported several officials for dismissal. At the end of the year, he inspected Shi'an Prefecture. It is already December. Time is running out, the master said it must be done quickly, and Lord Yan also said the hole needs to be repaired as soon as possible."

"The Cheng family shipyard has been impounded. The Cheng family has paid out three hundred thousand taels. The younger one took the master's name card and suppressed Mr. Cai Bosi of the Shipbuilding Department. Mr. Cai Si has changed a lot. If he doesn't hurry up, I'm afraid that He will switch sides and join the Transshipment Envoy, so we can’t delay any longer.”

Mr. Dong put down the account book, stood up, looked at the diamond pattern on the door, and said with a smile, "Okay, let's find a way to deal with the Cheng family, and then deal with the Wang family, and our family will be able to get through this water!"

Mr. Accountant smiled and said, "That's right, that's right, fellow Taoist who is poor but not dead."

Dong Ruzan called the boy, who had a stern look on his face. After hearing Dong Ruzan whisper for a while, he suddenly smiled evilly, nodded and went out.

Mr. Cheng went to the Shipbuilding Department several times, but Cai Gensheng avoided seeing him. Mr. Cheng went to the county government again to ask for a meeting with Magistrate Zhang, but Magistrate Zhang also claimed to be ill and did not see him.

Mr. Cheng waited from dawn to dusk but did not see Magistrate Zhang come out. Knowing that they were helpless, he felt cold. He supported the housekeeper and was about to return to the house when he met Zhang Xiulin.

Zhang Xiulin didn't know that Master Cheng, whose uncle was absent on purpose, hurriedly stepped forward to bow to him and said, "Why did Master Cheng come to the county government office? Why don't I explain it to you on your behalf?"

Just when Mr. Cheng had this intention, he followed Zhang Xiulin into the county government office.

Magistrate Zhang was walking around in the study, sighing, "Why do you want to do this to me in Qiantang County? I have been in office for two years now. Seeing that the performance of the school will be tested next year, the people of Wufu in Qiantang County in the past two years will Feng, the weather is going well. If you go to the top school to take the exam, you will definitely be a top student. But now this happens, if Mr. Dong fails, then I will also lose this black gauze hat on my head!"

The master also scratched his bald head, "The emperor is addicted to other things, the prince is young, and Mr. Yan Ge dominates the court. Mr. Dong is Mr. Yan Ge's favorite disciple, so he will not sit idly by and do nothing."

He lowered his voice again, "What's more, most of the deficit of the state capital has gone into Mr. Yan Ge's treasury. Sir, there is no need to panic. Since the Cheng family and the Wang family are the richest, with a lot of wealth, as long as the deficit is offset by these two families, Master Dong should be There’s nothing to worry about! We’ll be in peace.”

It's a pity that this free money can't go into their pockets!

Magistrate Zhang nodded in agreement, feeling a little calmer, and the boy at the door called out, "Master, Xiulin is here with Master Cheng."

Magistrate Zhang frowned, and the master smiled and said, "Xiulin doesn't know, sir, don't blame him, I'll go and talk about it right away."

After saying that, he went out first and met Cheng Jingze and Zhang Xiulin in the corridor. They raised their hands and saluted. The master returned the salute and said with a smile, "Mr. Cheng, we have been thinking too much. We are dizzy and have already laid down. It is really inconvenient to see guests. , Xiulin doesn’t know,”

Just as Zhang Xiulin was about to speak, the master stabbed him quietly. Seeing this, Mrs. Cheng had no choice but to leave the county office again.

Zhang Xiulin pushed open the study door and said dissatisfiedly, "Uncle, why don't you see Mr. Cheng? That Dong Ruzan asked for bribes, was double-dealing, shameless, and committed crimes. You, the county magistrate, did not report and expose, but instead helped the tyrants to abuse him! What about the Cheng family and the others? We have been friends for many years, but you don't help us to deal with it, but instead stay behind closed doors, how could you be so cruel as to kill me!"

After hearing this, County Magistrate Zhang turned pale and shouted, "Shut up, what do you know? Apart from having sex, drinking, and whoring, you know nothing!" He pointed at the door and cursed, "Get out of here quickly, it's the Cheng family's business. Don’t get involved, you can’t help!”

Zhang Xiulin frowned and said angrily, "Although I drink and go to prostitutes with nothing to do, I also know the difference between black and white! The Cheng family loves charity and has never exploited the people. Mr. Cheng is an upright man. Everyone in the Cheng family, including the clerks and boatmen, is grateful for the kindness of his employer. Even if you are respectful and courteous to you, the Cheng family has no time to deal with happy new year events, why are you still helping Mr. Dong like this?"

Magistrate Zhang's neck was so angry that his face turned purple and he was speechless. He pointed at Zhang Xiulin and kept shaking. The master hurriedly supported the magistrate and coaxed to Zhang Xiulin, "This is an official matter, sir." How can you make the decision? It is not natural for the weak to prey on the strong. Who makes the Cheng family tree attract the wind? Our master has also done his best to be benevolent. Xiulin, don’t be angry with the master. When you enter the officialdom in the future, you will know that you can’t help it. "

Zhang Xiulin cursed, "Fart! Even though I have entered the officialdom, I still know right from wrong. Dong Ruzan relied on the power of the governor and Mr. Yan Ge to fight overtly and covertly, like bandits. Don't they have the law of the king? The Cheng family just Do merchants, who have no power, deserve to be cannibalized and annexed?! I don’t believe it, he can turn a deer into a horse and cover the sky with one hand!"

"Shut up!" Magistrate Zhang slapped Zhang Xiulin in the face. "You are so tired of your good life that you said such things!" Magistrate Zhang slapped him again and wanted to say more. At this time, I heard a burst of applause!

"Pat, pat, pat!" A person came in at the door. When everyone saw it, it was Dong Ruzan, and Magistrate Zhang broke into a cold sweat!

Dong Ruzan clapped his hands and sneered, "Well said, Mr. Zhang is fair, selfless and righteous. He is really respectable and admirable. I am ashamed that I made Mr. Zhang so angry. Last time in the small building, Mr. Zhang also made a move with me. Now that I can’t bear to see me committing adultery, I wonder how Mr. Zhang wants to report and expose me?!”

With that said, he kicked the door open!

Zhang Xiulin rushed forward and was about to curse. Magistrate Zhang covered his mouth. The master also stepped forward to hug Zhang Xiulin. The boy outside the door also rushed over and hugged his legs. Several people worked together to suppress him. Zhang Xiulin struggled hard and couldn't get rid of the restraints.

Magistrate Zhang hurriedly called for a boy to silence Zhang Xiulin, tied him up and took him to the firewood shed. Then he knelt down and begged for mercy from Mr. Dong, "Young Master Dong, you have a lot of people. He is a ruthless person. My brother has been there for a long time." He is the only male in the Zhang family. I beg you to be noble and spare him once. I will lock him up right away and I promise you will not see him again!"

As he kowtowed, the master also knelt aside.

Dong Ruzan kicked the coffee table away and said with a sneer, "Magistrate Zhang loves him! If it weren't for your sake, I would definitely not be able to spare him!"

After saying that, he walked away!

Magistrate Zhang wiped his cold sweat, and the master hurriedly helped the magistrate up. The two looked at each other, both terrified. Magistrate Zhang called the person in charge and ordered Zhang Xiulin to be strictly monitored!

Then I returned to the main courtyard. When I heard some movement in the front yard, the county magistrate's wife panicked, "Xiulin has caused a big trouble. Will Young Master Dong make things difficult for you!?"

Magistrate Zhang lay on the bed and sighed, "Well, Mr. Dong is busy with other things for the time being, so maybe he won't. Once he takes his hand away, it will be hard to say!"

"Madam, there have been many storms recently. Please advise Xiulin's mother to go back to the countryside to hide for a while! And find our sapphire glazed lamp. I will send someone to give it to Mr. Dong tomorrow to apologize!"

The couple lay down sighing, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Magistrate Zhang was frightened and afraid that the rabbit would die and the dog would be overcooked, so he simply got up and went to the study again!

I’m afraid Qiantang County will not be peaceful in the future!

The Cheng family was in turmoil, and the Cheng family was gloomy. Old Mrs. Cheng was also gloomy. Deqing was scheduled to leave school this time, and the housekeeper was waiting at the gate of the house. When he saw Cheng Deqing, he forced a smile and said, "Second Master, the old Mrs. Cheng is waiting for you in the study. He said he has something important to do. Explain."

Cheng Deqing asked in a low voice, "Uncle Cheng, how are things going at the shipyard? Isn't Cai Gensheng still not ready for approval?"

The chief butler laughed, "Second Master, the old master just wants you to take the imperial examination and become an official. You don't have to worry about business matters. The old master will always take care of it. You can study with peace of mind!"

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Cheng Deqing had no choice but to go to the study together.

The butler was guarding the door. The old man was sitting on the main seat. When he saw Cheng Deqing, he put down the tea cup and said with a smile, "How have you been studying recently? I went to the Shen residence to visit Mr. Shen a few days ago. He praised you for your sharp writing skills. The opportunity is well-founded, and I will definitely win the first place in the government examination next year. As a father, I am very happy!"

As he spoke, he picked up a scroll from the table and said with a smile, "This is the heirloom of our Cheng family. Now you have seen that the Cheng family has no power but is a wealthy family. Just like the poor man who A treasure that everyone covets."

He sighed, "When my father was young, I didn't understand why your grandfather forced me to study. I just thought that with wealth, I would have everything. In addition, I was not talented enough and my studies did not progress. When my father got older, Only now do I understand some truth, you must fight for the Cheng family!"

"Put this painting away. Your great-grandfather and grandfather have all told you to pass it on to promising children. If you are successful, remember to go to the ancestral hall to offer incense to comfort your ancestors!"

After hearing this, Cheng Deqing felt as if a huge stone was weighing on his heart, and it was difficult to breathe heavily. He took the painting, opened it, read it, and wrote "Han Xi's Night Banquet" with a private seal underneath.

Han Xi was the Zhongshu Ling in the fifteenth year of the Qiming Dynasty. He was fair and honest. He was worshiped as deputy prime minister and was good at painting. This night banquet picture was made at the banquet on the day he was honored and presented to Cheng Yuanxin, the great-grandfather of the Cheng family.

Cheng Deqing looked up at Mr. Cheng and said angrily, "Why are you giving me this painting now? Is the Cheng family going to collapse? Are you planning to deal with your funeral?! What are you doing?! Is there no sense in this world?" ? The government colludes to rob families and property. Among these thousands of merchants, who will dare to do business and buy property in the future?"

Old Mrs. Cheng was not annoyed, but laughed, "Erlang, the Cheng family is not that far yet, I am just in case. If something happens, money is the second most important thing. You must keep this painting, and , to stand out!"

Cheng Deqing kowtowed and said in a deep voice, "Zhang Xiulin told me that Mr. Cao, the transfer envoy, will inspect Shi'an Mansion at the end of the year. Mr. Cao is fair and honest, can distinguish right from wrong, and will definitely handle it impartially!"

Mr. Cheng sighed secretly, Dong Ruzan colluded with Cai Gensheng, and the new ship could not be launched without issuing the approval slip, so he was forced to sell it at a low price. He also had a tea garden, and the profit was good, but he was also forced to sell it at a low price by the village officials. During this time, he ran around here and there. , giving money and gifts, losing most of the family fortune, and feeling exhausted both physically and mentally.

Fortunately, the whole family is here, so he comforted Cheng Deqing and said, "Just concentrate on your studies. If you pass the exam next autumn, you will be the best!"

Cheng Deqing responded in a low voice, exited the study, and returned to Tanxiangyuan with the painting in his hand.

Liu Yuniang is staying at home these days, writing with peace of mind. "The Peach Blossom Fan" has basically been written and is being polished and revised. She and Father Liu went to see the Goulan Courtyard again a few days ago. The foyer was spacious and could seat a hundred people to watch the show together. The previous owner also performed dramas, and Liu Yunniang did not plan to make major changes. There were only a few references to modern operas. The Grand Theater has been modified.

I made an appointment with Shen Ruyi tomorrow to go to the bookstore to hear about books together. Shen Ruyi is now also obsessed with story books. She loves to read "This is How I See My Cousin". She also talks about why she didn't abandon her cousin because her beauty is so miserable. This rotten wooden rafter fell into the arms of King Nan Jing! This made Ruping and Cui'er cover their mouths and laugh.

Cui'er wanted to reveal that she was also a cousin in the book, but Ruping glared and choked back.

Shen Ruyi came to Tanxiang Courtyard every day when she was free, and hung out with Liu Yunniang. After the two people experienced the collapse of the Goulan Courtyard shed, they cherished each other, moved around frequently, and actually became good best friends.

When Cheng Deqing returned to Sandalwood Courtyard, he saw Liu Yunniang leaning on the desk, still looking carefully at the drawings of the tile house at Jinghu Gate. He saw one of her jade arms falling out of her sleeve, glowing like warm jade in the candlelight. Guanghui scratched his head with his hands, looking like he was racking his brains.

He chuckled, seeing her peaceful and contented look, he couldn't help but relax, and said with a smile, "The candlelight is dim, be careful of your eyes getting blurred, go to bed quickly." After that, he went to the bathroom.

Liu Yunniang gave a perfunctory answer without turning her head. She also lay on the desk and stared at the drawings. She always felt that the back doors of theater theaters in ancient times were too small. If the shed collapsed like last time, it would be too crowded to run around. If you don't want to go out, let Liu's father take a look tomorrow. If it doesn't work, make some changes. The ventilation is good.

After Cheng Deqing washed up, he saw that Liu Yunniang was still there, so he didn't rush her. He blew out the candle on the table and picked her up by the legs. He didn't care about her complaints and threw her on the bed. .

The mood was heavy tonight, and the two of them were not as good at doing things as before. Cheng Deqing muttered and made trouble, and only Liu Yunniang begged for mercy. Who knew that after hearing this, Cheng Deqing not only became less gentle, but also used all her strength, leaving Liu Yunniang angry behind him. There were finger prints scratched on his back, and finally Cheng Deqing burst into laughter.

Liu Yunniang lay on his chest, touched Cheng Deqing's chin, and whispered, "Are you worried? Are you still worried about your family? Hey, it's true that the people can't compete with the officials. Our Cheng family is just fat on the chopping board, and there is no way to deal with it. "

Cheng Deqing kissed Liu Yunniang, touched her smooth skin, and whispered, "It's okay, I will definitely protect the Cheng family and you."