Zhao Xiangyun smiled and said, "The Ministry of Rites received an official letter from the Marquis. I know that the prince has always been concerned about the Marquis, so I came to tell you."

Zhou Jin heard this and whispered, "Brother Zhao, if it violates your rules, then don't say it! Father can send official letters, so he must be able to write letters home."

Zhao Xiangyun explained, "These contents are all public and do not violate any taboos."

Hearing this, Zhou Jin nodded, "That's good! How is father doing with the disaster relief in the north?"

Zhao Xiangyun replied: "Everything is going smoothly. The snow on the roofs of the people is cleared in time. There is still enough food and warm clothes. There are also special cold-repellent medicines prepared by the imperial doctors. Everything is under control."

Mainly because Marquis Changning was around, no one dared to embezzle, and all the things were used effectively.

Zhou Jin heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this. "Disaster relief is no small matter. Heaven is ruthless but people are kind. As long as the court officials provide disaster relief in a timely manner, the people will suffer less."

"Your Highness is right!" Zhao Xiangyun said with a smile. After a little hesitation, he decided to remind Zhou Jin, "Your Highness, don't go to that Red Lotus Square."

Zhou Jin was slightly stunned when he heard this, "Brother Zhao, why is this? I just saw Brother Wang highly praised it."

The corners of Zhao Xiangyun's mouth curled up slightly, with a hint of sarcasm, "On the surface, it's a place where many men practice swordplay and martial arts, but in fact, the people inside are homosexuals."

"This..." Zhou Jin was stunned when he heard this, "What's the difference between this and listening to music in a brothel?"

Zhao Xiangyun nodded. "They may look different, but they are essentially the same. They are all places where some young masters in the capital hang out."

"The Marquis is not in the capital, so you must be careful and cautious, and never go to these messy places. Getting drunk and spending extra money is not a big deal, but if you are tricked and get sick, you will regret it!"

Zhou Jin's face was solemn. "Thank you, Brother Zhao, for reminding me. I don't even go to brothels, let alone these places for men."

He has a beautiful wife at home, so he doesn't envy the vulgar women outside, and he doesn't have the tendency to be gay or have a preference for men.

Zhao Xiangyun smiled and nodded, "Then I'm relieved! I have something else to do, I'll visit you another day."

Zhou Jin nodded and suddenly thought of those seemingly true but not true words that Wang Shiwen had said just now, "Brother Zhao, don't believe what Wang Shiwen said just now! My wife and my mother will not marry a bad girl to you."

Zhao Xiangyun laughed when he heard this. "My surname is Marquis and my surname is Marquis's wife. Of course, I also believe in the Crown Prince's wife and the Crown Prince. I have met Miss Xiuzhu. She is not only beautiful but also very well-spoken."

"Miss Xiuzhu also told me that when she followed the Crown Prince's wife to marry into the Marquis's Mansion, she wanted to be the Crown Prince's concubine, but Shize refused and even beat her with a stick."

"Later, the prince's long-serving attendant Dachun often gave Xiuzhu some things. At that time, she had not yet woken up from the dream of being a concubine of a wealthy family, so she accepted them..."

Zhou Jin laughed when he heard this, "So you know everything!"

Zhao Xiangyun nodded, "I know. Xiuzhu has lived in a wealthy family since she was a child. She is used to seeing wealth and splendor, so it is inevitable that she would have such thoughts. Now she has also seen through the fact that wealthy families are not as peaceful as the Changning Marquis' Mansion, so she has given up."

"She told me everything about her past and described her psychological changes. She really wanted to live with me. If I doubt Xiuzhu and the Hou Mansion because of a few other words, I would be a fool."

Zhou Jin smiled, "No wonder my wife said Xiuzhu has grown up very quickly and has become much more insightful."

Zhao Xiangyun smiled and said, "No one is perfect. It is the greatest virtue to correct one's mistakes. My family is poor, and Miss Xiuzhu doesn't despise me and is willing to marry me. I should treat her with sincerity."

This is what Zhao Xiangyun really thinks.

After seeing Xiuzhu, who was so beautiful, Zhao Xiangyun naturally became suspicious of her purpose.

Later, Xiuzhu's self-introduction made Zhao Xiangyun certain that Xiuzhu was a very honest person.

Later, he did some more research and found that it was almost the same as what Xiuzhu said.

Especially what Wang Shiwen said today. When a person with bad character like Wang Shiwen says that someone is bad, it at least proves that the person should be good.

Zhao Xiangyun was not a pedantic person, he was sure that Miss Xiuzhu must be good.

Zhou Jin smiled, "Brother Zhao, thank you for the reminder. But how did you know about the situation in Honglianfang?"

Zhao Xiangyun explained, "Yuan Zhen, the son of Suiyang Marquis of our Ministry of Rites, is a fun-loving guy. He knows everything about what's new in the capital. He tells us when he comes back, and we'll know."

"So that's how it is. That guy doesn't care about food or meat. His only advantage is that he doesn't lie. He does ridiculous things just because they are done, unlike Wang Shiwen who is secretive." Zhou Jin certainly knew Yuan Zhen. He was also a weirdo in Beijing.

However, Yuan Zhen is a real villain, a true bad guy, but Wang Shiwen is not. He is obviously a bad guy, but he still claims to be a gentleman.

This is what made Zhou Jin feel that Wang Shiwen was disgusting and he didn't want to get along with him.

On the contrary, I don't have much ill feeling towards Yuan Zhen.

Zhao Xiangyun sent Zhou Jin to the carriage before leaving.

Wang Shiwen looked at the backs of Zhao Xiangyun and Zhou Jin, squinting his eyes, "Dachun, find out who this Zhao Xiangyun is from. No matter how big or small it is, it's all!"

"Yes, sir." Dachun agreed.

After this investigation, Dachun was even more disdainful.

In order to curry favor with the Marquis of Changning, he was willing to marry the maid of the Marquis of Changning.

"Young master, you have to be cautious. When beating a dog, you have to look at its owner first. After all, behind Zhao Xiangyun is the Changning Marquis Mansion." Dachun reminded him, worried that the young master would do something stupid again.

Wang Shiwen gritted his teeth and said, "I will bear it for now. After all, I have lost my official position. My father told me to be content and seek to be transferred to another place. I will stay out for a few years and then come back."

Dachun was reluctant to leave the prosperity of the capital, but who had caused his son to be dismissed from office?

"Sir, if you have a green mountain, you will never have to worry about a lack of firewood. If you have excellent political achievements in a few years outside, you can continue to be promoted. Outside, with your status, you can walk sideways everywhere, so don't be more comfortable in the capital."

Wang Shiwen nodded, "That's true. In the capital, throwing a brick can hit an official. Outside, you can become the head of a county. Isn't it me who has the final say?"

"Yes, sir." Dachun said with a smile, "Now my wife is pregnant and can't be sent out with you. No one will take care of you. You will be more comfortable, sir."

Hearing this, Wang Shiwen felt relieved. "That makes sense. Let's go to Honglianfang. When we are sent out, we need to find our master. It would be even better if we can bring Liuyun with us to take up the post."

Liuyun is Wang Shiwen’s closest “friend” in Honglianfang.

During the day, she could recite poems and compose couplets with Wang Shiwen, and at night she could change into gauze clothes and dress up as a woman, being even more charming than a woman. Wang Shiwen was so fascinated by her that he no longer went to the brothel.

At this time, in the Changning Marquis Mansion.

While having a meal, Zhou Jin told his mother and wife about the rumors about Honglianfang.

"What kind of people are these who are against Tiangang!" The Song family is very traditional and despises such men, no matter if they are from Honglianfang or go to Honglian Room.

Hearing the words "Honglianfang", Gu Xiling lowered her eyes. These people came after all!

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