Old things in Nancheng

Second Master Zhen couldn't make trouble if he wanted to, so everyone in the building congratulated Prince Mo and led them away angrily.

Wang Zimo only glanced at him, then put the matter aside.Ten years is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge. To Wang Zimo, Zhen Er is just a playboy who relies on the protection of his ancestors, and he is easy to deal with.However, the Zhen family in Hongcun Village is a big and respectable family in Yanguan County after all, and there is nothing to be concerned about the conflict between juniors. Wang Zimo only hoped that Zhen Er would not go too far, otherwise she would not want to save face for the Zhen family.

Wang Zimo reached the second floor, and cupped his hands to the guests in the building: "Thank you for your support. Master Meng said, happiness alone is worse than happiness with everyone. Today, for every banquet table, Xianlai Pavilion will present a plate of braised beef ribs with sauce and a piece of meat. The altar of fine wine, I hope you will accept it with a smile."

"The high official is affectionate and kind, I will offer you a cup."

At this time, Lin Zhilan also came out, standing beside Wang Zimo, facing the crowd, a jade-like voice echoed in the building: "Although my husband is a commoner, he also knows the love between fish and water. If there is no support from the villagers, women and elders, , All nobles, my husband will definitely not be able to achieve what he is today. After discussing with my concubine, I am willing to donate 2000 taels of silver to help the poor households in the city survive the winter."

Everyone was stunned when they heard the words, donating money and goods in winter is a common practice, and like Wang Zimo, 2000 taels is considered extremely generous. Everyone nodded, thinking that this young man is kind, and she has always done good deeds like her. The lady is very suitable.

"Haha, the virtuous couple are so generous, they can be a role model for my Yanguan County to do good deeds. I am here to thank you two for the poor households in the city."

"How can the magistrate of the county be able to give such a big gift, you've broken me." Wang Zimo was overjoyed when he saw that Jiang Shangpei had arrived, but he went downstairs to greet him according to the etiquette.

"The people are more important than the king. This official worship is to thank the poor households in the city. Why can't Zimo bear it?"

When Jiang Shangpei came, everyone went downstairs. Chang Renzhi had left now. Before the new grandpa came, Jiang Shangpei was the top leader in the county, and everyone heard that the new grandpa had a strong background. The horse's head is straight, this building is full of local nobles, no matter what they have to give Jiang Shangpei face.

Seeing that Jiang Shangpei praised Wang Zimo so much, everyone knew that the two were indeed as close as rumored. Jiang Shangpei not only dispatched the servants to sit for Xianlai Pavilion, but also appeared in person to congratulate him.This kind of signal couldn't be more obvious. Everyone imitated Wang Zimo and boasted all over Wang Zimo, and in a daze gave her the title of "great benevolent person".

This is much more respectable than the gambling king and god of gambling. It is Xiasanlu to get the wrong door. How can it beat the name of "good man" recognized by Hexian County? Doing good and accumulating virtue is what gentlemen have done throughout the ages. I bought it for 2000 taels of silver, which is really not a loss.

Wang Zimo was still distressed by Lin Zhilan's generosity, but this time he turned around and couldn't help admiring Lin Zhilan's five-body surrender, he cheerfully invited Jiang Shangpei to the private room for a drink, and opened another table for the three masters.

It's just that it was lively outside, but the atmosphere in the private room was solemn, the door was closed, Jiang Shangpei restrained his smile, and Wang Zimo and Jiang Shanggui were punished to stand still.

"You bastard, it's okay to fight cocks and dogs by yourself on weekdays, but you still have a different way to abduct Zimo to learn bad things." Jiang Shangpei was out of anger, pointing at Jiang Shanggui and cursing.

Jiang Shanggui shrank his head, not daring to talk back to his elder brother: "Brother, I was wrong, please forgive me this time."

Jiang Shangpei glanced at Jiang Shanggui, and turned his finger on Wang Zimo: "You say you, what a good person you used to be, but now you are getting more and more inappropriate, and you actually go around with this group of careless people, praising actors, fighting courtesans, I don't bother to talk about you You're so smart that you don't know what the current situation is! How dare you set up a gamble, and make the whole county know about it! I asked my third brother to follow you to let him learn well, why did he lead you into ruin."

"Brother, I know I was wrong." Wang Zimo said in shame.

"You know you're wrong, I thought your brain was filled with white money, and you smell like copper! If it wasn't for Mrs. Lin's cleverness to donate money to help you eliminate disasters today, just wait and see, the new grandpa is here. I'll be the first one to take your knife!" Jiang Shangpei hated that iron can't be made into steel.

"Brother, I really know I was wrong. Originally, I didn't want to be so public, but they block the door every day, and I really can't do anything. Please remind me, Zimo will definitely do what he said."

Seeing that Wang Zimo admitted his mistake and subdued, Jiang Shangpei stopped teaching him.In fact, Wang Zimo is not that stupid, she just doesn't know much about official rules, after Jiang Shangpei's advice, Wang Zimo and Lin Zhilan cooperated tacitly, and made a plan that made Jiang Shangpei unsatisfied.

After the big event was agreed, it was a celebration. With Prince Mo Zhuyu in front, all the nobles were not far behind, and promised the donation amount in front of Jiang Shangpei. This winter is really a good year for the poor households in Yanguan County. It can be regarded as a secret gesture of goodwill to the new grandfather.

Inevitably, Wang Zimo got drunk again while socializing. In the middle of the night, in addition to taking care of Wang Zimo, Lin Zhilan had to teach Wang Shun, Zhang Bucai and others face-to-face tips.

On the second day, Zhang Bucai mobilized his men to buy rice, flour, grain, oil, cotton cloth, and charcoal fire. Wang Shun sent people to spread the word in the city, saying that the Wang family would do great good.After three or five days when everything was ready, Wang Zimo sent it to the gate of the county government office with drums and gongs.The head of the county government personally sat in the battle and distributed according to the yellow pages of the poor households. For a while, the public opinion of the gambling game in Xianlai Pavilion faded, and the Wang family's reputation for generosity and charity was spread by word of mouth.

Jiang Shangpei personally wrote the gold-lettered plaque of "House of Accumulation of Goodness" and sent it to another courtyard by the yamen servants beating gongs and drums. The onlookers have seen that the Wang family is really distributing winter supplies these days, and now it has been recognized and praised by the government. average.

Lin Zhilan made another move, went to the Ziwei Temple outside the city to offer incense, and spent 500 taels of silver to light a long-burning lantern, wishing Yanguan County good weather and good weather for the villagers to live and work in peace and contentment.

A virtuous wife with few misfortunes, Wang Zimo's heart has been burning with enthusiasm for the past few days. Wherever she goes, people call her Wang Dashan. She is no longer the spurned illegitimate child of Wangjiazhuang, and she is no longer the golden seal on her face. of embezzlers.

Only Mrs. Liu knew that Wang Zimo and Lin Zhilan had donated 500 taels of silver for nothing to ruin their reputation, and she was so angry that her liver ached. In her mind, 500 taels was enough to spend a few lifetimes, so why bother to donate it.

Wang Zimo couldn't make it clear to Liu Shi that her mother's eyes had always been on money, and she never wanted fame for money. Even if she stayed in the Wang family, she couldn't change her vision, otherwise it wouldn't make Wang Jiazhuang and Shen Every village looks down on him.

Wang Zimo asked Lin Zhilan to persuade her, but Lin Zhilan rolled her eyes at her. The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has always been one of two tigers, so Wang Zimo could figure it out by asking her to persuade her.However, Lin Zhilan also thought of some ways, and bought a lot of jewelry and clothes for Liu Shi, which relieved the pain in Liu Shi's heart.

The steakhouse opened as scheduled, and it was named "Hammer Beef Wine". It opened very low-key, but there are still many people who sell Wang's face and go to the steakhouse to enjoy the exclusive delicacies. After eating, they are dumbfounded. They all amazed.

Needless to say, the card still needs to be done.

This time, only [-] cards will be made. The pure gold material is different from the ethereal style of Xianlai Pavilion. Do, only this one, no semicolon.And there is also a number in the lower right corner, and there are corresponding Arabic numbers beside the Chinese numbers. Although the guests don't understand, after Wang Zimo's explanation, they feel that they have a feeling of being regarded as honored guests.

The purpose of selling services has been deeply rooted in Wang Zimo's heart by Lin Zhilan. All the young and beautiful women in flag dress act as waiters. Each private room is exquisite in workmanship, paying special attention to sound insulation.The knives and forks used are all made of silver, with extremely high-grade refined carvings, and the tablecloth on the table is Suzhou embroidery. Lin Zhilan has considered all aspects.

Lin Zhilan didn't need to think too much, she was used to high-end places in her previous life, as long as she moved here and made some modifications to suit the customs here, she would be able to get things done.Lin Zhilan put a lot of effort into training the waiters. After more than two months of hard work, those graceful girls are still quite like that. tacky.

Then it was the waxing moon, and Wang Zimo and Lin Zhilan began to discuss about the New Year. This year was considered the most reunion year for the whole family, and it was a year of harvest, so they had to take good care of it.

The two sat next to each other, and Lin Zhilan comfortably leaned against Wang Zimo, enjoying her massage.

"The new clothes for the servants at home have already been made by the sewing room, and the clothes for the few of us have been made a few days ago. The rice, noodles, vegetables and meat in the kitchen don't matter. They will be delivered by a familiar vegetable farmer, and the home decorations will be handed over to you." Wang Shun shouldn't be bad, by the way, Wang Zimo, how should we prepare for Mr. Feng'er's annual gift? How much should we order for the servant's reward?" Lin Zhilan counted everything with her fingers, it is really not easy to be in charge.

"Family affairs are up to you. If you don't understand, just ask Jiang Shanggui's wife. Aren't you two on good terms? The eldest brother hasn't married a wife yet. She helps the old lady manage the affairs of the Jiang family. She must know about it." "Wang Zimo has learned his lesson this time, and no longer hand out rewards. Rich families have rules in everything, and their family is flourishing now, so they should set up some regulations.

"I heard Honghua (Jiang Shanggui's daughter-in-law) say that the Jiang family has already arranged a marriage for Brother Jiang, and the girl is only 16 years old!"

Hearing Lin Zhilan's surprise, Wang Zimo couldn't help laughing: "Isn't 16 the right age to leave the court? Brother Jiang is gentle, well-educated, well-educated, and expensive as the county magistrate, so it's not wronging her."

Lin Zhilan turned sideways and looked at Wang Zimo carefully: "I'm not wronged, your eldest brother Jiang is already 27, and the girl is a flower bone, and he is still married!"

Well, well, this is the difference in concept, anyway, Wang Zimo thinks that the woman is a high-ranking woman, and if she can marry the eldest son of the Jiang family, it will be the best marriage in Yanguan County.

While the two were talking and laughing, there was a knock on the door of the accounting room. The two quickly sat down and put on a serious look. Zhang Fang got the letter and came in. He was transferred from the wonton shop to the steak shop by Wang Zimo, and he was promoted several levels. .

"What's the matter?" Wang Zimo said lightly.

"Chen Guanshi from Wangjiazhuang has brought beef and said he has something to see the young master."

"Call him in."

Wang Zimo hadn't seen Chen Wangshu for a long time, so he stood up to greet him. He saw that Chen Wangshu was well dressed, and his temperament changed a lot. Wang Zimo couldn't help nodding, and said comfortingly, "Brother Shu, you look so good dressed like this."

Chen Wangshu also took a good look at Wang Zimo, seeing that everything was fine with her, and said, "I'm not as good-looking as you, but you looked good when you were young, and I look like a rough man standing next to you."

"Brother Shu is manly, there are many people in our village who like you."

Wang Zimo patted Chen Wangshu on the shoulder, and affectionately pulled him to sit down. The two had a simple conversation, and both of them knew that the matter of Yan'er was gone.Lin Zhilan asked someone to bring tea in, and sat aside to watch the two of them chat.

"I haven't seen you for half a year. You've really developed. You opened Xianlai Pavilion, but you opened a steak restaurant. I almost didn't feel the nerve to come in just now." Chen Wangshu still looked naive when facing Wang Zimo.

"My shop, come here whenever you want. Last time, I wanted Lan'er to bring you the gold card of Zhang Xianlai Pavilion. Lan'er said, you are from my own family. If you go to Xianlai Pavilion to eat, you have to pay for it yourself. I thought about it." I think so, so I didn’t give it to you.”

"Countrysiders, it is enough to dress and eat, and to fill their stomachs. There is no need to go to Xianlai Pavilion. With you, my family's life is better now. My father is planting the land at home, and my mother and younger siblings have all entered the breeding There is a farm, where I eat and use every month, and I still get wages. My father is building a house for me these days when the farm is slack."

"You are in charge, and these decency are due. If you hadn't managed the farm with all your heart, how could I be so leisurely."

Wang Zimo was only happy for Chen Wangshu, Lin Zhilan was careful, seeing that Chen Wangshu was blushing, she asked curiously: "Brother Shu, are you here just to catch up with Zimo?"

"Yes, Brother Shu, if you have something to do, just ask, and I will do it for you if I can."

Chen Wangshu was ashamed now, and stammered: "My mother said, I will be twenty in Chinese New Year, and I should marry a daughter-in-law. My father built the house for this."

"That's a very happy event, congratulations, can you agree with others?"

"That... I said it... the bride's family also agreed... that... I..."

"Hi! Brother Shu, if you have something to say, please speak up. Which girl is so lucky, do I know her?" Wang Zimo was yelled anxiously by Chen Wangshu.

Chen Wangshu glanced at Wang Zimo several times, and said softly, "You know Peach Blossom."

"Huh? Peach blossom?"

Wang Zimo squirted out the tea in one gulp, showering Chen Wangshu all over his head.She was so shocked and unbelievable, didn't Taohua like her, why did she get mixed up with Chen Wangshu?

"Brother Shu, congratulations, Taohua is a good woman, treat her better after getting married." Lin Zhilan felt relieved for some reason.

"Well, of course I will treat her well." Chen Wangshu handed over the happy stickers and said, "Xiao Er, let's not think too much about the past. I have already thought about it very clearly in the farm these days, Yaner Such a delicate woman is not suitable for me, I am the kind of person who eats enough and wears warm clothes."

Wang Zimo nodded slowly, she hadn't recovered from the shock, she felt a little lost in her heart, but she clearly knew that she didn't think about Taohua.

Lin Zhilan saw that Wang Zimo was useless, so she asked, "Where did Taohua get married, have you thought about it?"

"Peach Blossom has no natal family. My parents said they got married from a farm. They like her very much, so they won't dislike her because of this." Chen Wangshu said a little embarrassed.

"So, I've wronged her too much. How about this, you send peach blossoms to our house. Zimo recognized her as her older sister earlier, and our family is her natal family. It is reasonable to marry from another courtyard."

After hearing the proposal, Chen Wangshu thanked again and again. He felt sorry for Taohua, and naturally hoped that Taohua could marry decently.

"In that case, thank you in advance."

"You will send her here tomorrow. You need to prepare a lot of things when you get married. I will discuss with her when she comes. I will definitely not let her be wronged."

Lin Zhilan sent Chen Wangshu away, while Wang Zimo was still bored, Lin Zhilan said sourly, "What's the matter, can't bear it? If I knew today, why bother, when you took her as a concubine, then there would be nothing today."

"What nonsense are you talking about! I've never liked her before!" Wang Zimo's reaction was very strong, which made people feel a little overwhelmed.

Lin Zhilan walked over leisurely, raised Wang Zimo's chin with her index finger, and smiled charmingly: "You tell me the truth, I promise I won't be angry."