Old things in Nancheng

Wang Fulai is a person that Prince Moji valued, he is loyal and talented, he came to Xianlai Pavilion to find him at noon, he must have something to do.

"Bao'er, let Xiaoliang eat with you, Daddy has something to go out for a while."

"Well, Daddy needs to come back soon."

When they arrived at the study, Wang Zimo was silent, Wang Fulai saluted, and said, "Young Master, someone in the city is asking about my wife recently."

Hearing this, Wang Zimo frowned and asked, "Who do you know?"

"It belongs to my grandfather."

"The news is reliable?" Wang Zimo was a little angry at this moment. According to the rules of the world, the disaster is not as good as his wife and children. Did Xie Liangfu want to get Lin Zhilan's idea?

"The people at the gambling house told this old servant specifically, so I think it's not bad." Seeing Wang Zimo's face darken, Wang Fulai's heart tightened.

"What do they want to know?"

"They seem to want to know about the lady. I heard from the people in the gambling house that they not only checked in the city, but also went to Wangjiazhuang. Also, when the old slave returned to the mansion to look for the second young master, he heard that the county Mrs. Ling invited the lady to the county government office, the second young master, let's..."

"Call someone, let's go to the county government now!"

Wang Zimo's face was already ashen, and her family was her backlash. If Xie Liangfu dared to use dirty methods, she wouldn't mind fighting again.

"Second Young Master, calm down and listen to this old slave." Wang Fulai saw Wang Zimo's face-tearing posture, and quickly grabbed her.

"Tell me." Wang Zimo knew that he was acting on his own will, but he still had the desire to fight to the death.

"Second young master, the county government office is not the county government office of the grandpa. The county magistrate Jiang, the chief secretary Chen, the chief secretary of the sixth room, and the scribes are all in the government office. The magistrate's wife invited the lady to come over. matter, Grandfather will not be so stupid as to do something in the county government."

Wang Zimo nodded slightly, the truth is correct, but when it comes to Lin Zhilan, she dare not take risks.

"Brother Jiang is still in Shou Village. You should go to the county government office immediately and ask if Master Chen is there. Just say that Bao'er misses his mother, and ask the master's wife to help pass it on. In addition, ask Zheng Daming to go back to the mansion and call the Venerable Master." , not afraid of ten thousand, only in case."

Wang Fulai and Zheng Daming immediately moved after receiving the letter, and Wang Zimo suppressed his worries and had lunch with Bao'er.

"Bao'er, do you miss your mother? Let's go find your mother." Wang Zimo asked softly.

"Okay." Bao'er was innocent.

When Wang Fulai came back and informed the chief secretary's wife that he had gone to the Hou Yamen specially, and had lunch with Lin Zhilan, the magistrate's wife, Wang Zimo felt relieved.However, she didn't dare to be careless, and still took Bao'er to the county government.

With Xie Liangfu around, the county government office was the last place Wang Zimo wanted to go. Fortunately, Xie Liangfu went to the countryside to inspect today, so he didn't have to meet him face to face.

When they arrived at the county government office, Lin Zhilan came out to pick up Bao'er in person, and Wang Zimo asked softly, "It's fine, what did you call you for?"

Seeing that Wang Zimo's complexion was not very good, Lin Zhilan felt it was very strange: "Madam Jiang introduced the county magistrate's wife for me. She is free today, so she asked me to come over and talk."

"Just talking?" Seeing that Lin Zhilan was fine, Wang Zimo couldn't help being puzzled.

"Yeah, let's talk about clothes and jewelry, and I'll play leaf cards with you later. By the way, why are you bringing Bao'er here?" Lin Zhilan knew that Bao'er would not find her if she followed Wang Zimo. Mo's behavior could be hidden from others but not from her.

"Let's talk about it when we go back. You can take Bao'er in, and I'll sit with Mr. Chen and wait for you to go home together. Tell Caiyue Bixia to be more alert. I'll be outside if I need something, and I'll be there whenever you call."

After Wang Zimo left, Lin Zhilan felt a little heavy in her heart, Wang Zimo seldom had such a nervous expression, or Wang Zimo seldom showed his nervousness in front of her.Lin Zhilan also felt strange about the magistrate's wife's invitation. Firstly, it was Mrs. Jiang's recommendation and it was difficult to decline. Secondly, why not follow the wife's route to ease the relationship between Wang Zimo and Xie Liangfu.

Compared with the irreconcilable relationship between Xie Liangfu and Wang Zimo, the county magistrate's wife treated Lin Zhilan extremely kindly, showing the demeanor of an elder everywhere, which made Lin Zhilan a little flattered at first.

With Wang Zimo's reminder, Lin Zhilan's subsequent responses became more and more cautious, and she did not see the unrestrained spirit she had when she was in Jiang's house. When she quieted down, she was very demure and elegant.

Master Chen is from Jiang Shangpei's lineage, and has a very good relationship with Wang Zimo. His family's eldest son, Chen Shiyun, is Wang Zimo's close buddy.The master book is in charge of a county's taxation and finance, the household registration of the population, and people like Wang Zimo who have land and shops are just under the jurisdiction of the master book Chen.

The county government has great flexibility in collecting taxes. Master Chen has given Wang Zimo great convenience within his ability. Chen Shiyun also has the gold cards for Xianlai Pavilion and the Steakhouse. Chen Shiyun's card offers the lowest discount, while Master Chen's hospitality is free. There are filial offerings during the Chinese New Year and holidays.

"Zimo, I know you feel sorry for your wife, but you are too out of line this time. You brought your daughter to chase after a lady's party. Looking back, they didn't laugh at you." Master Chen saw Wang Zimo entering his classroom, Jokingly, while letting his men make tea.

"Let's just make a joke. The small household of the Wang family is suddenly invited by the county magistrate's wife. I'm so terrified." Wang Zimo replied humorously.

Director Chen naturally knew the relationship between Wang Zimo and Xie Liangfu, and could understand Wang Zimo's mood, so he changed the subject and said, "In a blink of an eye, it will be May. This year's spring harvest is good. I think the autumn harvest will satisfy the grandfather."

"Our county is a treasure land of geomantic omen, and the weather is good every year. Mr. Chen, why worry about explaining to the officials. However, I heard from people from the chamber of commerce that last year when the officials went south, the chamber of commerce gritted their teeth and handed over the task. This year, they haven't slowed down yet."

Master Chen knew what Wang Zimo said, so he felt the same way: "If Mr. Chang was still here, I would fight for the common people, but the sky above my head has changed, people speak lightly, it's difficult. "

"The sky is falling and there is a tall man to support it. My eldest brother is newly married, and I don't know when he will come back."

The two of them just talked one by one, covered in clouds and mist, and outsiders couldn't hear it at all. Only the insiders knew that they were talking about important things.Master Chen boarded Jiang Shangpei's boat from the very beginning, and Wang Zimo has been watching from the shore, but she is actually on board because of Jiang Shangpei's relationship.

Now, Master Chen knows that Wang Zimo has really boarded the ship, Jiang Shangpei is at the helm, and Wang Zimo's talent is the sail on the ship, making their ship go faster.

In addition to the means, the right and the left also need status. If a small person wants to be a fencer, most of the final results will not be able to escape the two sides. It is better to choose a big ship based on vision and luck. Wouldn't it be better to go smoothly.

At dusk, Lin Zhilan finally took Bao'er out of the county government office, and went home with Wang Zimo.Seeing that Lin Zhilan was safe, Wang Zimo's heart sank, and he started to be silly again, looking at his wife and daughter happily.

After washing up at night, the two of them lay on the bed, and Wang Zimo told the news that Xie Liangfu had sent someone to inquire about Lin Zhilan.

"Let me tell you, you're so focused on playing like crazy, why did you suddenly come to me." Lin Zhilan pinched Wang Zimo and asked, "What are they investigating me for? I'm a woman, why did I fall into their eyes?"

"I can't figure it out either."

"The county magistrate's wife treated me very affectionately today, she didn't look like she was trying to harm me. It's just that she always asked about my affairs inside and outside, so I kept my eyes open and said that I don't remember the past." Lin Zhilan socialized for a day Very tired, but the matter is of great importance, she braced herself to discuss with Wang Zimo.

Seeing Lin Zhilan yawning, Wang Zimo put his arms around her and comforted her, "Go to sleep when you're tired, I'm here for everything."

Lin Zhilan loves to hear these words. In fact, the fact that Prince Mo rushed to find her today also made Lin Zhilan happy. They seemed to have entered the stage of marriage without much love, and then they were busy with this and that. As a still young girl Lin Zhilan felt a little regretful about the sweet little girl.

Like today, Wang Zimo came to pick her up when she had something to do, just like in the previous life when she had someone watching after get off work and school, thinking about it made her feel sweet.

Lin Zhilan twisted her slender waist, raised her head and kissed Wang Zimo several times, then twisted around to find a comfortable position and was ready to sleep.When Wang Zimo was teased by Lin Zhilan, his hands unconsciously started to play tricks. Lin Zhilan gently patted her away, and said coquettishly, "I'm so tired, why not sleep with me, be good, don't bully others."

What a tossing little goblin!

For Lin Zhilan's sake, Wang Zimo sent many people out to monitor, and planned to go to Wangjiazhuang to find out the situation in person. Lin Zhilan turned down all the banquets and stayed out of the house.

Early this morning, Lin Zhilan lazily helped Wang Zimo get dressed, and said, "Be careful in everything, think twice before acting, don't be impulsive, if you can't handle something, go to Shou Village to find Big Brother Jiang, you know?"

"I know." Wang Zimo nodded with a very serious expression.

"Oh, and, almost forgot."

"what's up?"

"The mandarin fish in our fish pond, I think the days should be fat, you can bring some back and give it to others."

Wang Zimo was speechless for a while, this channel change really caught people off guard.

After breakfast, Wang Zimo had just arrived at the front yard when he saw Wang Shun leading Wang Fu over. Wang Zimo hadn't seen Wang Fu for a long time. He felt that the old man had aged a lot in the past few months. Although he was old before, he was full of energy , and now I feel out of energy.

"Housekeeper, why are you here? Don't salute, Wang Shun, quickly support your father." Wang Zimo said politely.

"Little Second Young Master, Second Master is back, finally back." Wang Fu said a little excitedly.

"When did the second master come back? How does the court plan to deal with the matter of the elder master?" Wang Zimo was quite disturbed when she heard that her father had returned home. She was always worried about Wang Qinian.

"Hey, the second master has really suffered these days, asking for delays everywhere, but many official documents have the seal of the elder, and the crime of collaborating with the enemy can't get rid of. Only when Qin Xianggong stepped in under Qin Xianggong's door did he get rid of the death penalty. The elder master's official position cannot be kept, and now he has been imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, awaiting conviction. The second master got Qin Xianggong's letter and should be exiled. The family and the land will also be confiscated, and the servants will be sent to distribute and sell, and this family will not be able to keep it." Wang Fu said, crying, he had been in the Wang family all his life, who would have thought that he would end up like this when he was old.

Wang Zimo couldn't help but sigh, how unattainable and illustrious the Wang family was back then, the Great Xia was about to fall, and it came too soon.

"Butler, are you ready for breakfast?"

"Second master just arrived home last night, and this old slave rushed in early in the morning by opening the city gate."

"Wang Shun, take your father to dinner first, and I will go to Wangjiazhuang later."

Wang Zimo went back to the inner house, told Lin Zhilan about the matter, and asked Lin Zhilan to lead Zhang Bucai and others to calculate the accounting room. Originally, the Dragon Boat Festival was the day for accounting, but it was delayed because of Jiang Shangpei's wedding. money.

Wang Zimo thought of Wang Qinian, and hurried to Wang's house with Wang Fu. Looking at the Wang's compound again, it was no longer as luxurious as it was before, but rather depressed.

Following Wang Fu, they arrived at Wang Qinian's study room. Wang Zimo's eyes turned red as soon as they met each other. The once elegant Wang Qinian had gray temples, sunken eye sockets, and a sense of depression all over his body.

"Greetings to the second master." Wang Zimo choked up, and bowed respectfully.

"The old man said that you must have a backbone in life, and don't kneel before others!"

Wang Qinian's voice was still calm and resolute, which made Wang Zimo feel even more sour: "It's only natural for a son to kneel to his father."

"Good boy, get up quickly." Wang Qinian personally helped Wang Zimo up, looked at his handsome and unrestrained "son", and couldn't help nodding: "It's good that I've grown taller. In the past, I would very much like to hear from you." Call me 'Father', but from now on, don't say it out again, you have to remember, the old man has nothing to do with you, you have nothing to do with the Wang family, understand!"

How could Wang Zimo not understand, but understanding and willingness are two different things, emotion and rationality are also two different things, but Wang Qinian has too deep and too many expectations for Wang Zimo, such strong paternal love, let Wang Zimo know that he has no chance to be willful.

"Second master, Zimo wrote it down."