Old things in Nancheng

Mrs. Liu left with the matchmaker, Wang Zimo did not go with her, she was ashamed to see the Chen family.From the beginning of using the Tianzihao inmates, Wang Zimo knew that he was a very selfish person. Compared with a modest gentleman like Jiang Shangpei, Wang Zimo's moral awareness is very low. Reason for leaving.To achieve great things, one must be good at weighing strengths, know how to be flexible, and learn to choose.

"Zimo, don't think too much about it. Although your mother did not do it properly, you know that Yan'er and Chen Wangshu are not suitable for you. Rather than being unhappy in the future, it is better to cut the mess now. Think about it, Are you willing to suffer for the rest of your life with someone you don't like?" Lin Zhilan's thoughts on marriage issues are not so heavy, and she speaks lightly.

"I understand the truth, but I just feel sorry for Brother Shu." Wang Zimo agreed with Lin Zhilan's opinion, frowned and said: "Also, don't be your mother, your mother's, it's our mother."

Well, Lin Zhilan can't enter the role right now. In modern times, no matter how nice that person is, she won't marry this kind of mother. Aren't many loving couples torn apart by unreasonable mother-in-laws?But now, Lin Zhilan has no chance to regret it. She took out the mandarin duck jade pendant and looked at it again and again, wondering: "Is there a time when the iron cock plucks its hair? This jade pendant is probably a token of love given to her by the second master. She After hiding it for so long, it can be seen that she likes it very much, I really didn't expect that she would give this to me, Wang Zimo, how much does your mother still have?"

Wang Zimo picked up the jade pendant, gently stroked the decoration on it, and said: "Listen to my grandmother, my mother has been good-looking since she was a child, and she is also clever. When the Wang family chose a maid, they picked her. At that time, the second master My elder brother is the only male under my knee, my elder brother was not in good health when he was born, my mother must have some thoughts in serving the second master."

"It's just that the world is tricky. The Wang family has strict rules. The old lady doesn't want the second wife to be powerful. After my mother became pregnant with me, she was kicked out of the Wang family, and later she was forced to marry Shen Liang. Since then, my mother's temperament has changed a lot. .”

Lin Zhilan thought about it carefully, and felt that Liu's fate was indeed bad when she was young, which made people feel sympathetic.

"My mother doesn't want to see me because she hates the second master in her heart, and every time she sees me, she can't help but vent her anger on me. My mother said before that as long as people are unreliable , it’s just that Qian is the closest. Lan’er, our family’s life is better, and my mother is getting older. Don’t remember the past, treat her better, she knows it in her heart.”

Lin Zhilan nodded silently, put the jade pendant away, tilted her head and said, "Wang Zimo, have you ever thought that your mother must have liked the second master very much back then, otherwise how could she have given birth to you after being kicked out of the Wang family? Such a valuable jade pendant is still kept."

This is not something their juniors can manage, even if they like it, so what, one is in the sky, the other is underground, there is no intersection at all.

In the afternoon, the matchmaker came back to report that the marriage between Yan'er and Chen Wangshu had withdrawn. Liu did not follow her back, but went back to Shenjia Village and asked the matchmaker to bring a message to Wang Zimo so that she could take care of her younger siblings, otherwise she would not forgive her when she came back.

The joy and encouragement were too exaggerated, but Wang Zimo and Lin Zhilan were obviously relieved, the mundane affairs at home were finally dealt with, and they could concentrate on expanding their careers.

Lin Zhilan opened the warehouse and carefully selected some gifts. On the second day, she followed Wang Zimo, took Bao'er, and went to Shou Village.

It took half a day to travel from Yanguan County to Shoucun, and it happened to be lunch time when we arrived at Jiang's house.The Jiang family had received the news that Wang Zimo was coming. The door was wide open that day, and Jiang Shangpei led several brothers to wait in front of the door.

The middle door of a rich family is generally not open, unless the visitor is of high status, or it is a New Year sacrifice. Normally, people come and go only through the corner door, so Wang Zimo was very surprised to see the Jiang family greet him so solemnly.

"Brother, looking forward to the stars and looking forward to the moon, I finally hoped for you. How is the journey?" Jiang Shangpei stepped forward, holding Wang Zimo's arm very affectionately.

Wang Zimo bowed his hands to Jiang Shangpei and the Jiang family brothers, and said, "Brother, how could you do this, are you trying to kill my little brother?"

"Brother Zimo, this is what dad personally ordered. You are my elder brother's savior, and you deserve it." Third Master Jiang was also very enthusiastic, and grabbed Wang Zimo's other arm.

"My eldest brother and I support each other. If there is no elder brother, I would have died in the prison camp. I would never dare to be so grand."

People from the hatchback chattered back and forth, but Jiang Shangpei still obeyed Wang Zimo's words and led Wang Zimo and Lin Zhilan in through the corner gate.

The Jiang family occupies the entire Shou Village. Eight or nine out of ten people in Shou Village have the surname Jiang.Five generations live under the same roof, the most noble family.

There are eight east and west facades of the gate of Jiang's house, with couplets on both sides saying "Cultivation is not seen, and God knows with heart". This is enough to show the background of the Jiang family.

After passing through the main entrance, turning around the screen wall, and entering through a very spacious room, he entered Jiang Shifang's outer study room. Wang Zimo led Lin Zhilan to respectfully salute Jiang Shifang as a junior. Jiang Shangfang laughed and said: "Xian Nephew, don't be too polite, sit down, sit down quickly, you must be tired after such a hot day."

"My nephew is young, this is nothing." Wang Zimo was relieved to see that Jiang Shifang was very close to him. Such a big family respects the most rules, and she was very worried that she would be underestimated along the way.

"That's right. Listening to Pei'er talk about your experiences along the way, it's really full of twists and turns. My nephew is a great talent, he is unruffled in times of danger, and he wins by surprise. Every time I think about it, I feel extremely thrilling."

"Blessed by the heavens, luckily I didn't lose my life. Brother Jiang is now the magistrate of Yanguan County, and my uncle is my old consolation."

"Unexpectedly, my nephew is so well-informed." Jiang Shifang said in surprise.

"My nephew lives in Yanguan County, and there is a county magistrate in the yamen. Naturally, I have heard about it. Since Nabao county magistrate was dismissed, the county magistrate has been vacant. The county is all happy to hear that Brother Jiang is succeeding. Eldest brother is a gentleman of upright character, well read in poetry and books, he will definitely assist the grandfather and benefit our county."

When the official family went south, the Jiang family also donated a lot of money, and Jiang Shifang's second and third younger brothers dredged the joints, and Jiang Shangpei's fame was brought back. Lao La helped Jiang Shangpei get through his connections and became the magistrate of Yanguan County.

Yanguan County is the first county, with a detached status. Jiang Shangpei is a native of the town, and has the support of the Jiang family. Sitting on the position of county magistrate is like a fish in water, and the magistrate of the county has to be courteous.

"My dear brother, don't make a joke. How dare I take it. I'm just trying to do something for the government, for the government, and for the county." The sequelae of being slept with by the "Red Lady".

Several people talked very enthusiastically, and the old lady of the Jiang family sent her maid to say that the luncheon was ready, and Jiang Shifang led them to the backyard.

Being promoted to pay homage to one's mother is more important than looking up to Wang Zimo, who almost regards Wang Zimo as his own family.Mrs. Jiang deliberately let Lin Zhilan sit next to her. The skin of the shadow tree, Lin Zhilan's name of chastity is the most valued by the big family.

The silk and bamboo are curling up, the cups are intertwined, and they gather together, enjoying themselves.

"Lan'er, try this, bird's nest and pigeon soup, it's the most nourishing."

"Thank you, old lady."

"Lan'er, the old lady knows the best way to keep in good health. We girls have to mend it since we were young. Otherwise, those cats will be stealing fish again." Mrs. Jiang is more outgoing, pointing to the men's table and said .

All the girls looked over, and saw the men shaking their heads and listening to the song, and politely serving the wine order to wait for the girls. This is elegant, and the banquets in the Song Dynasty were open like this. Because it was a family banquet, everyone was extremely restrained, but the men at the table But Prince Mo made all the girls laugh.

Compared to Young Master Jiang's calmness, Wang Zimo seemed a bit cramped. Every time a drinking order came to her, she would always feel sorry for drinking.Of course, this is definitely not the focus of the girls of the Jiang family. Others laughed and talked about Fengyue, but Wang Zimo was even more shy than that Le girl.

"How can these evil obstacles be so cramped? Zimo is still young, and he is always leading good children." He was less than twenty, and he was not an adult. Seeing that Lin Zhilan was a little embarrassed, the old lady helped her out.

Lin Zhilan was both happy and angry in her heart, happy that Wang Zimo was honest, and angry that Wang Zimo was too honest, didn't those happy girls wear a little less, who would wear more in summer, why didn't they even dare to look at it, she You have some too, what a shame.

No, education is a must!

Laughing and making noise, lunch was finally finished, Lin Zhilan followed Mrs. Jiang to the backyard to talk and rest, and Wang Zimo followed Jiang Shangpei to his study.

"Brother Xian, I have something for my brother, I want Brother Xian to help me."

"Coincidentally, the younger brother also has something to discuss with the elder brother, and the elder brother will talk first."

"Brother will go to the Yamen to take office in a few days. I promised that General Yue's [-] shi grains would not be delivered in person. My father appointed my third brother to escort them. He is not familiar with this journey. I hope my younger brother can go with me. Mention my third brother."

"Brother Zimo, my younger brother has never been to Xiangyang Mansion. I heard from my elder brother that it is not safe there. I am really embarrassed and helpless when I take this job. Please ask Brother Zimo for help. Don't refuse." Jiang Sanye said deeply. Bowing, he is not afraid of losing the food, he is only afraid of losing his own life.

"Big Brother, Third Younger Brother, please don't be polite. If you don't give up on me and treat me as a brother, how could I stand by and watch? Third Younger Brother decides a good day, and I will definitely accompany you."

"Then thank you, Brother Zimo." Third Master Jiang couldn't help but let the guards accompany him, but there is a lot of trouble in Xiangyang now, and Wang Zimo is quite impatient and familiar with the situation there. Moreover, he had an old relationship with General Yue Fei, and after much deliberation, Mr. Jiang felt that he needed Wang Zimo's company to be at ease.

"By the way, brother Zimo, you just said that you have something to discuss with elder brother. What is it?"

"I would like to invite my eldest brother to visit my small courtyard and see some new gadgets. If my eldest brother likes it, I will start this business with my eldest brother."

"I am working as the county magistrate now, so I can't do business. However, my third younger brother can't study, but he has some experience in general affairs. He manages a lot of the family's livelihood." Jiang Shangpei thought about it, and said: "If not In this way, I will go with the third brother tomorrow, and you can discuss the business with the third brother."

"There is such a good thing, how can I not accompany it, brother Zimo's wrist, the little brother has already admired it."

Mr. Jiang was well-informed, and he didn't care much about the business that Wang Zimo said. He just posted some money to repay Wang Zimo's favor.

But in the evening, Jiang Shangpei specifically asked Mr. Jiang to treat Wang Zimo well, and Mr. Jiang took care.When I was sleeping, I suddenly thought of Lin Zhilan's wonton shop. Mr. Jiang was very clever, and the small wonton shop was blooming now. I thought that the business that Wang Zimo solemnly mentioned must have other secrets. At this moment, Mr. Jiang began to look forward to it .